Organization
Soy Canada Inc.
- Meetings this Parliament
- 21
- With MPs
- 6
- Since Nov 2021
- 92
- Active registrations
- 1
Most recent reported meeting: Aug 17, 2026.
Lobbying by Soy Canada Inc.: its registrations, its lobbyists, the bills it has named and every meeting it has reported with federal office holders since November 2021.
← LobbyingRegistrations in effect
In-house (organization) In effect since Apr 16, 2026 Receives government funding
Filed by Brian Innes, Executive Director
Lobbyists
- Brian Innes · Executive Director
- Robert Godfrey · Manager of Corporate Affairs
Institutions they may lobby: Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC), Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA), Canadian Grain Commission (CGC), Canadian Transportation Agency (CTA), Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC), Farm Credit Canada (FCC), Finance Canada (FIN), Global Affairs Canada (GAC), Health Canada (HC), House of Commons, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED), Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC), Prime Minister's Office (PMO), Senate of Canada, Statistics Canada (StatCan), Transport Canada (TC)
What they're lobbying on (9)Hide details
- The Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (SCAP) is the next policy framework for federal and provincial agricultural programs. Maintain support and full funding for federal and shared funded programs, including support for soybean research through the Agri-Science program
- Support the development and use of Canadian soy-based biofuels through the Clean Fuel Standard and Clean Fuel Regulations. Sustainability criteria in the Clean Fuel Regulations should apply on an aggregate basis to Canadian producers and reflect the longstanding and positive impact producers have on land-use and biodiversity.
- Support a competitive and efficient grain transportation systems across Canada, including road and port infrastructure, bulk and container rail service, as well as bulk and containerized marine service.
- Retain support from the Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada "Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership" Program for international market development and market access, sustainability programming, and a Canadian soy quality program.
- Maximum Residue Limits (MRLs) - Select national, international and foreign maximum residue limits that reflect science-based risk analyses and take into account both the availability and effectiveness of alternative products and the maintenance of competitiveness with foreign counterparts. Ensure adequate funding for both the Pest Management Regulatory Agency (PMRA) and Canadian capacity to negotiate MRLs with foreign and international standards-setting agencies.
- Health/Safety/Environment approval framework for Plants with Novel Traits (PNTs) and products of Plant Breeding Innovation (PBIs) Soy Canada supports a timely, science, and risk-based assessment processes for domestic and foreign approvals of PNTs and PBIs.
- Ensure that modifications to the Seeds Regulations take into account the distinct requirements of both oilseed/crushing and identity-preserved/"food grade" soybeans.
- Bill C 282 An Act to amend the Department of Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Act (supply management), with respect to how future international trade negotiations and outcomes are are affected by the Bill.
- Agriculture Trade - multi-lateral and bi-lateral trade negotiations and discussions to reduce tariffs and non-tariff trade barriers on soybeans and soy products.
Registration 749934-359982-18. Look it up in the official Registry
Reported meetings
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Reported by Brian Innes · In-house (organization)
- Branden Leslie · Member of Parliament
Agriculture Trade - multi-lateral and bi-lateral trade negotiations and discussions to reduce tariffs and non-tariff trade barriers on soybeans and soy products. Read more
Ensure that modifications to the Seeds Regulations take into account the distinct requirements of both oilseed/crushing and identity-preserved/"food grade" soybeans.
Support a competitive and efficient grain transportation systems across Canada, including road and port infrastructure, bulk and container rail service, as well as bulk and containerized marine service.
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Reported by Brian Innes · In-house (organization)
- Lawrence Macaulay · Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
- Jeremy Keats · Policy Advisor, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
- Lawrence Hanson · Deputy Minister, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
- Kathleen Donohue · Assistant deputy Minister, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
Support a competitive and efficient grain transportation systems across Canada, including road and port infrastructure, bulk and container rail service, as well as bulk and containerized marine service. Read more
Agriculture Trade - multi-lateral and bi-lateral trade negotiations and discussions to reduce tariffs and non-tariff trade barriers on soybeans and soy products.
Ensure that modifications to the Seeds Regulations take into account the distinct requirements of both oilseed/crushing and identity-preserved/"food grade" soybeans.
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Reported by Brian Innes · In-house (organization)
- Dan Mazier · Member of Parliament
- Ted Falk · Member of Parliament
- Dave Epp · Member of Parliament
- Yves Perron · Member of Parliament
and 3 moreShow fewer
- Robert J. Morrissey · Member of Parliament
- Mary Robinson · Senator, Senate of Canada
- Robert Black · Senator, Senate of Canada
Agriculture Trade - multi-lateral and bi-lateral trade negotiations and discussions to reduce tariffs and non-tariff trade barriers on soybeans and soy products. Read more
Ensure that modifications to the Seeds Regulations take into account the distinct requirements of both oilseed/crushing and identity-preserved/"food grade" soybeans.
Support a competitive and efficient grain transportation systems across Canada, including road and port infrastructure, bulk and container rail service, as well as bulk and containerized marine service.
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Reported by Brian Innes · In-house (organization)
- Kevin Coon · Chief of Staff, Global Affairs Canada (GAC)
Agriculture Trade - multi-lateral and bi-lateral trade negotiations and discussions to reduce tariffs and non-tariff trade barriers on soybeans and soy products. Read more
Bill C 282 An Act to amend the Department of Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Act (supply management), with respect to how future international trade negotiations and outcomes are are affected by the Bill.
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Reported by Brian Innes · In-house (organization)
- Jeremy Keats · Policy Advisor, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
Agriculture Trade - multi-lateral and bi-lateral trade negotiations and discussions to reduce tariffs and non-tariff trade barriers on soybeans and soy products. Read more
Retain support from the Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada "Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership" Program for international market development and market access, sustainability programming, and a Canadian soy quality program.
Support a competitive and efficient grain transportation systems across Canada, including road and port infrastructure, bulk and container rail service, as well as bulk and containerized marine service.
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Reported by Brian Innes · In-house (organization)
- John Barlow · Member of Parliament
Agriculture Trade - multi-lateral and bi-lateral trade negotiations and discussions to reduce tariffs and non-tariff trade barriers on soybeans and soy products. Read more
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Reported by Brian Innes · In-house (organization)
- Philip Lawrence · Member of Parliament
Support a competitive and efficient grain transportation systems across Canada, including road and port infrastructure, bulk and container rail service, as well as bulk and containerized marine service. Read more
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Reported by Brian Innes · In-house (organization)
- Jennifer May · Ambassador-Designate to China, Global Affairs Canada (GAC)
- Kathleen Donohue · Assistant Deputy Minister, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
Agriculture Trade - multi-lateral and bi-lateral trade negotiations and discussions to reduce tariffs and non-tariff trade barriers on soybeans and soy products. Read more
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Reported by Brian Innes · In-house (organization)
- Ryan Williams · Member of Parliament, House of Commons
Maximum Residue Limits (MRLs) - Select national, international and foreign maximum residue limits that reflect science-based risk analyses and take into account both the availability and effectiveness of alternative products and the maintenance of competitiveness with foreign counterparts. Ensure adequate funding for both the Pest Management Regulatory Agency (PMRA) and Canadian capacity to negotiate MRLs with foreign and international standards-setting agencies. Read more
Agriculture Trade - multi-lateral and bi-lateral trade negotiations and discussions to reduce tariffs and non-tariff trade barriers on soybeans and soy products.
Bill C 282 An Act to amend the Department of Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Act (supply management), with respect to how future international trade negotiations and outcomes are are affected by the Bill.
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Reported by Brian Innes · In-house (organization)
- Aaron Fowler · Associate Assistant Deputy Minister, Global Affairs Canada (GAC)
Agriculture Trade - multi-lateral and bi-lateral trade negotiations and discussions to reduce tariffs and non-tariff trade barriers on soybeans and soy products. Read more
Maximum Residue Limits (MRLs) - Select national, international and foreign maximum residue limits that reflect science-based risk analyses and take into account both the availability and effectiveness of alternative products and the maintenance of competitiveness with foreign counterparts. Ensure adequate funding for both the Pest Management Regulatory Agency (PMRA) and Canadian capacity to negotiate MRLs with foreign and international standards-setting agencies.
Bill C 282 An Act to amend the Department of Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Act (supply management), with respect to how future international trade negotiations and outcomes are are affected by the Bill.
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Reported by Brian Innes · In-house (organization)
- Patrick Travers · Policy Advisor, Prime Minister's Office (PMO)
- Rebecca Caldwell · Senior Policy Advisor, Prime Minister's Office (PMO)
AgricultureInternational Trade
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Reported by Brian Innes · In-house (organization)
- Lawrence Hanson · Deputy Minister, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
AgricultureInternational TradeResearch and Development
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Reported by Brian Innes · In-house (organization)
- Lawrence Hanson · Deputy Minister, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
- Tom Rosser · Assistant Deputy Minister, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
- Kathleen Donohue · Assistant Deputy Minister, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
AgricultureInternational Trade
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Reported by Brian Innes · In-house (organization)
- Paul Mackinnon · President, Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA)
AgricultureInternational Trade
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Reported by Brian Innes · In-house (organization)
- David Hunt · Chief Commissioner, Canadian Grain Commission (CGC)
AgricultureInternational TradeResearch and DevelopmentScience and Technology
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Reported by Brian Innes · In-house (organization)
- Maninder Sidhu · Parliamentary Secretary
AgricultureInternational Trade
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Reported by Brian Innes · In-house (organization)
- Jean-Guy Dagenais · Senator, Senate of Canada
AgricultureInternational Trade
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Reported by Brian Innes · In-house (organization)
- Michele audette · Senator, Senate of Canada
AgricultureInternational Trade
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Reported by Brian Innes · In-house (organization)
- Nadia Theodore · Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the World Trade Organization, Global Affairs Canada (GAC)
AgricultureInternational Trade
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Reported by Brian Innes · In-house (organization)
- Aaron Fowler · Assistant Deputy Minister, Global Affairs Canada (GAC)
AgricultureInternational Trade
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Reported by Brian Innes · In-house (organization)
- Emma Drake · Policy Advisor, Global Affairs Canada (GAC)
AgricultureInternational Trade
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Reported by Brian Innes · In-house (organization)
- Emerson Vandenberg · Director of Policy, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
AgricultureInternational TradeScience and Technology
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Reported by Brian Innes · In-house (organization)
- Peter Harder · Senator, Senate of Canada
AgricultureInternational TradeScience and Technology
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Reported by Brian Innes · In-house (organization)
- Randy Hoback · Member of Parliament
AgricultureInternational TradeScience and Technology
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Reported by Brian Innes · In-house (organization)
- Chris Lewis · Member of Parliament
- Dave Epp · Member of Parliament
AgricultureInternational TradeResearch and DevelopmentScience and Technology
From the Office of the Commissioner of Lobbying's open data, published November 5, 2026. Reports cover oral, arranged meetings with designated public office holders since November 22, 2021; lobbyists file them by the 15th of the following month. Names of MPs are matched to the current House of Commons, and bills are linked when the lobbyist's own description makes clear which bill it means. Contains information licensed under the Open Data Licence Agreement — Office of the Commissioner of Lobbying. Licence. PolitiKit is independent and is not endorsed by the Commissioner of Lobbying.