PolitiKit

Safe Foods for Canadians Regulations - Labelling. In relation to addressing industry challenges in the application of labelling requirements.

National Supply Chain Strategy - in respect of supporting the smooth movement of fresh fruit and vegetable products across the Canadian border and throughout the country.

Safe Food for Canadians Act and Regulations - In respect to supporting the development and implementation of a safe food supply chain while ensuring efficient and consistent licensing and inspection requirements and streamlined regulations for industry.

Measures to facilitate internal trade in Canada, including through Bill C-5, the One Canadian Economy Act.

Canada-U.S. trade and Canada's response to U.S. trade action against Canada, including tariffs.

Safe Food for Canadians Act and Regulations - Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Grades. In respect of the maintenance and modification of Canadian grade standards.

Farm policy and programs with respect to business risk management, innovation, environment, etc.

Canadian Environmental Protection Act and Pest Control Products Act and regulations as it relates to agricultural pest control products.

Advocating on behalf of small and medium sized businesses to facilitate trade between Canada and other countries (CAN-US tariffs, the Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement, Chinese tariffs) and improving services offered to them.

CFIB is advocating for the return of the amount promised to small businesses as part of the carbon rebate and seeks to eliminate the carbon tax in the future.

Sharing data information and recommendations related to the state of small and medium-size enterprises (SMEs) overall and for specific sectors.

CANADIAN FOOD INSPECTION AGENCY - Plant Breeders' Rights Act, with respect to the length of time for retaining material rights and owner/agent ability to collect.

Canadian Food Inspection Agency, Market Access, with respect to access for Canadian horticultural products to international markets.

UFCA seeks to have the federal government, Department of Fisheries and the Department of Justice enforce existing rules and regulations under the Fisheries Act to ensure the safe and orderly pursuit of the commercial and Indigenous fisheries.

Greenhouse Gas Pollution Pricing Act, with respect to supporting farmer competitiveness and further enabling farmers' role as climate solution providers.

Department of Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Act, with respect to trade distorting impacts.

Concern Bill C-202, An Act to amend the Department of Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Act (supply management) will cause negative impacts to Canada’s trade agenda.

Providing input to government on rules-based trade and e-commerce: working to ensure that international trade allows for the predictable flow of ingredients, products and people; addressing the rise of non-compliant and illicit products from entering the Canadian market; and advocating against protectionism (including new tariffs).

Advocate for free trade and work with officials to address non-tariff barriers as they arise.

Market Access for Canadian Meat Exports Program: The Canadian Meat Council is advocating for a 5-year $10 million Market Access for Canadian Meat Exports Program to help Canada’s meat packing and processing industry take full advantage of the export opportunities created by new international trade agreements.

Supporting multi-lateral and bi-lateral trade negotiations and the implementation of existing agreements to reduce tariffs and non-tariff trade barriers on canola and its products.

INDUSTRY - Improving the Scientific Research and Experimental Development (SR&ED) tax credit program to drive innovation; increase the role that the federal government plays in creating opportunities for small and medium sized businesses to digitalize and conduct more business activities online; developing a digital economy strategy for Canada.

TRANSPORTATION - Regarding the consistent funding of trade-enabling infrastructure projects; the development of a competitive and efficient transportation network including all modes of transportation; the fluidity and stability of supply chain operations, minimizing disruptions.

INFRASTRUCTURE - In regard to the development of a national infrastructure plan, priority infrastructure projects, border infrastructure, public private partnerships, funding models and government consultations.

Cabinet Directive on Regulation regarding the expectations and requirements in the development, management and review of federal regulations.

Government Cost Recovery and User Fee Programs with respect to the Pest Management Regulatory Agency.