Organization
Cereals Canada Inc
- Meetings this Parliament
- 137
- With MPs
- 19
- Since Nov 2021
- 415
- Active registrations
- 1
Most recent reported meeting: Sep 21, 2026.
Lobbying by Cereals 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 Aug 11, 2026 Receives government funding
Filed by Dean Dias, Chief Executive Officer
Lobbyists
- Dean Dias · Chief Executive Officer
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Elaine Sopiwnyk · Vice President, Technical Services
Former public office holder
Formerly Cereal Quality Biologist, Cereal Research Centre, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (1998–2000)
- Ellen Pruden · Vice President, Communications and Value Chain Relations
- Krista Zuzak · Director, Crop Protection and Production
- Leif Carlson · Director, Market Intelligence and Trade Policy
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Lisa Nemeth · Director, Market Support and Training
Former public office holder
Formerly Laboratory Technician, Grain Research Lab, Canadian Grain Commission (2013–2014)
- Marcello DiMarco · Chief Financial Officer
- Matilda van Aggelen · Market and Trade Specialist
Institutions they may lobby: Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC), Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA), Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA), Canadian Commercial Corporation (CCC), Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA), Canadian Grain Commission (CGC), Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC), Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC), Export Development Canada (EDC), Finance Canada (FIN), Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO), Global Affairs Canada (GAC), Health Canada (HC), House of Commons, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED), Intergovernmental Affairs Secretariat (IGA), Prairies Economic Development Canada (PrairiesCan), Prime Minister's Office (PMO), Privy Council Office (PCO), Public Safety Canada (PS), Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC), Rural Economic Development (Minister’s Office), Senate of Canada, Transport Canada (TC), Treasury Board Of Canada Secretariat (TBS)
What they're lobbying on (6)Hide details
- Support the enforcement and aftercare of implemented trade agreements by encouraging and facilitating technical expertise related to non-tariff barriers to trade for Canadian cereals.
- Support expansion of multi-lateral and bi-lateral trade negotiations and implementation of agreements to reduce tariffs, technical barriers, and non-tariff barriers to trade for Canadian cereals.
- Ensuring that the Canadian cereals industry continues to be regulated by the best available science when considering crop protection products, and plant breeding innovation.
- Encourage the development of infrastructure and innovation initiatives that will allow the Canadian agriculture and cereals industries to continue to be world leaders in science-based research and development, while ensuring the maintenance of our competitive export position into the future.
- Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada's AgriScience Program which aims to accelerate the pace of innovation by providing funding and support for pre-commercial science activities and cutting-edge research that benefits the agriculture and agri-food sector and Canadians.
- Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada's AgriMarketing Program which aims to assist in the increase and diversification of Canadian agricultural exports to international markets.
Registration 952196-372080-19. Look it up in the official Registry
Reported meetings
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Reported by Dean Dias · In-house (organization)
- Jay Holmes · Executive Director, Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA)
- Sophie Beecher · Director General, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
- Jordan Hancey · Director, Health Canada (HC)
Ensuring that the Canadian cereals industry continues to be regulated by the best available science when considering crop protection products, and plant breeding innovation. Read more
Encourage the development of infrastructure and innovation initiatives that will allow the Canadian agriculture and cereals industries to continue to be world leaders in science-based research and development, while ensuring the maintenance of our competitive export position into the future.
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Reported by Dean Dias · In-house (organization)
- Chris Moran · Assistant Deputy Minister, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
Support expansion of multi-lateral and bi-lateral trade negotiations and implementation of agreements to reduce tariffs, technical barriers, and non-tariff barriers to trade for Canadian cereals. Read more
Support the enforcement and aftercare of implemented trade agreements by encouraging and facilitating technical expertise related to non-tariff barriers to trade for Canadian cereals.
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Reported by Dean Dias · In-house (organization)
- Parthi Muthukumarasamy · Executive Director, Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA)
Support expansion of multi-lateral and bi-lateral trade negotiations and implementation of agreements to reduce tariffs, technical barriers, and non-tariff barriers to trade for Canadian cereals. Read more
Support the enforcement and aftercare of implemented trade agreements by encouraging and facilitating technical expertise related to non-tariff barriers to trade for Canadian cereals.
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Reported by Dean Dias · In-house (organization)
- Martin Simard · Director, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
- Tom Rosser · Assistant Deputy Minister, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
- Sophie Beecher · Director General, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
Encourage the development of infrastructure and innovation initiatives that will allow the Canadian agriculture and cereals industries to continue to be world leaders in science-based research and development, while ensuring the maintenance of our competitive export position into the future. Read more
Ensuring that the Canadian cereals industry continues to be regulated by the best available science when considering crop protection products, and plant breeding innovation.
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Reported by Dean Dias · In-house (organization)
- Avtar Virk · Policy and Program Team Leader, Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA)
- Lisa Kirkham · Policy and Programs Specialist, Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA)
- Sravan Jami · Policy and Program Analyst, Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA)
Support the enforcement and aftercare of implemented trade agreements by encouraging and facilitating technical expertise related to non-tariff barriers to trade for Canadian cereals. Read more
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Reported by Dean Dias · In-house (organization)
- Derek Bunkowsky · Chief Grain Inspector for Canada, Canadian Grain Commission (CGC)
Support the enforcement and aftercare of implemented trade agreements by encouraging and facilitating technical expertise related to non-tariff barriers to trade for Canadian cereals. Read more
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Reported by Dean Dias · In-house (organization)
- Parthi Muthukumarasamy · Executive Director, Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA)
Support the enforcement and aftercare of implemented trade agreements by encouraging and facilitating technical expertise related to non-tariff barriers to trade for Canadian cereals. Read more
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Reported by Dean Dias · In-house (organization)
- Annie Bourque · Vice President, Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA)
- Matthew Smith · Chief Agriculture Negotiator and Director General, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
Support expansion of multi-lateral and bi-lateral trade negotiations and implementation of agreements to reduce tariffs, technical barriers, and non-tariff barriers to trade for Canadian cereals. Read more
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Reported by Dean Dias · In-house (organization)
- Mark Wiseman · Ambassador, Global Affairs Canada (GAC)
Support the enforcement and aftercare of implemented trade agreements by encouraging and facilitating technical expertise related to non-tariff barriers to trade for Canadian cereals. Read more
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Reported by Dean Dias · In-house (organization)
- Harpreet Kochhar · President, Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA)
Support expansion of multi-lateral and bi-lateral trade negotiations and implementation of agreements to reduce tariffs, technical barriers, and non-tariff barriers to trade for Canadian cereals. Read more
Support the enforcement and aftercare of implemented trade agreements by encouraging and facilitating technical expertise related to non-tariff barriers to trade for Canadian cereals.
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Reported by Dean Dias · In-house (organization)
- Martin Moen · Associate Assistant Deputy Minister, Global Affairs Canada (GAC)
- Matthew Smith · Chief Agriculture Negotiator and Director General, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
Support expansion of multi-lateral and bi-lateral trade negotiations and implementation of agreements to reduce tariffs, technical barriers, and non-tariff barriers to trade for Canadian cereals. Read more
Support the enforcement and aftercare of implemented trade agreements by encouraging and facilitating technical expertise related to non-tariff barriers to trade for Canadian cereals.
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Reported by Dean Dias · In-house (organization)
- Maninder Sidhu · Minister of International Trade, Global Affairs Canada (GAC)
Support expansion of multi-lateral and bi-lateral trade negotiations and implementation of agreements to reduce tariffs, technical barriers, and non-tariff barriers to trade for Canadian cereals. Read more
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Reported by Dean Dias · In-house (organization)
- Nathalie Leroux · Director General, Prairies Economic Development Canada (PrairiesCan)
- Carolina Calderon · Director General, Prairies Economic Development Canada (PrairiesCan)
- Justine Akman · Director General, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
Encourage the development of infrastructure and innovation initiatives that will allow the Canadian agriculture and cereals industries to continue to be world leaders in science-based research and development, while ensuring the maintenance of our competitive export position into the future. Read more
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Reported by Dean Dias · In-house (organization)
- Matthew Smith · Chief Agriculture Negotiator and Director General, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
Support expansion of multi-lateral and bi-lateral trade negotiations and implementation of agreements to reduce tariffs, technical barriers, and non-tariff barriers to trade for Canadian cereals. Read more
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Reported by Dean Dias · In-house (organization)
- Nathalie Leroux · Director General, Prairies Economic Development Canada (PrairiesCan)
- Carolina Calderon · Director General, Prairies Economic Development Canada (PrairiesCan)
Encourage the development of infrastructure and innovation initiatives that will allow the Canadian agriculture and cereals industries to continue to be world leaders in science-based research and development, while ensuring the maintenance of our competitive export position into the future. Read more
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Reported by Dean Dias · In-house (organization)
- Nathalie Leroux · Director General, Prairies Economic Development Canada (PrairiesCan)
Encourage the development of infrastructure and innovation initiatives that will allow the Canadian agriculture and cereals industries to continue to be world leaders in science-based research and development, while ensuring the maintenance of our competitive export position into the future. Read more
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Reported by Dean Dias · In-house (organization)
- Lawrence Hanson · Deputy Minister, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
- Liz Foster · Assistant Deputy Minister, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
- Nicole Howe · Executive Director, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
- Justine Akman · Director General, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
Encourage the development of infrastructure and innovation initiatives that will allow the Canadian agriculture and cereals industries to continue to be world leaders in science-based research and development, while ensuring the maintenance of our competitive export position into the future. Read more
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Reported by Dean Dias · In-house (organization)
- Pascale Boulerice · Director General, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada's AgriMarketing Program which aims to assist in the increase and diversification of Canadian agricultural exports to international markets. Read more
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Reported by Dean Dias · In-house (organization)
- Heath MacDonald · Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
- Dominic LeBlanc · President of the King's Privy Council for Canada and Minister of International Trade and Intergovernmental Affairs
- Joanne Thompson · Minister for Fisheries, Oceans, and Canadian Coast Gurad, Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO)
Encourage the development of infrastructure and innovation initiatives that will allow the Canadian agriculture and cereals industries to continue to be world leaders in science-based research and development, while ensuring the maintenance of our competitive export position into the future. Read more
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Reported by Dean Dias · In-house (organization)
- Nicole Howe · Executive Director, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
Support expansion of multi-lateral and bi-lateral trade negotiations and implementation of agreements to reduce tariffs, technical barriers, and non-tariff barriers to trade for Canadian cereals. Read more
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Reported by Dean Dias · In-house (organization)
- Derek Bunkowsky · Chief Grain Inspector for Canada, Canadian Grain Commission (CGC)
- David Hunt · Chief Commissioner, Canadian Grain Commission (CGC)
- Remi Gosselin · Acting Manager-Policy, Planning, and Reporting, Canadian Grain Commission (CGC)
Ensuring that the Canadian cereals industry continues to be regulated by the best available science when considering crop protection products, and plant breeding innovation. Read more
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Reported by Dean Dias · In-house (organization)
- Derek Bunkowsky · Chief Grain Inspector for Canada, Canadian Grain Commission (CGC)
- Eve Froehlich · Director, Special projects, Canadian Grain Commission (CGC)
Ensuring that the Canadian cereals industry continues to be regulated by the best available science when considering crop protection products, and plant breeding innovation. Read more
Support the enforcement and aftercare of implemented trade agreements by encouraging and facilitating technical expertise related to non-tariff barriers to trade for Canadian cereals.
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Reported by Dean Dias · In-house (organization)
- Steven Jurgutis · Director General, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada's AgriMarketing Program which aims to assist in the increase and diversification of Canadian agricultural exports to international markets. Read more
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Reported by Dean Dias · In-house (organization)
- Derek Bunkowsky · Chief Grain Inspector for Canada, Canadian Grain Commission (CGC)
Ensuring that the Canadian cereals industry continues to be regulated by the best available science when considering crop protection products, and plant breeding innovation. Read more
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Reported by Dean Dias · In-house (organization)
- David Hunt · Chief Commissioner, Canadian Grain Commission (CGC)
- Derek Bunkowsky · Chief Grain Inspector for Canada, Canadian Grain Commission (CGC)
- Remi Gosselin · Acting Manager, Policy, Planning, and Reporting, Canadian Grain Commission (CGC)
Support expansion of multi-lateral and bi-lateral trade negotiations and implementation of agreements to reduce tariffs, technical barriers, and non-tariff barriers to trade for Canadian cereals. Read more
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.