PolitiKit

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

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).

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

Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement

Encouraging the development of an Agriculture Policy Framework that supports the competitiveness and growth of the canola sector, including support for the federal and shared funded programs through the Agricultural Policy Framework.

Working to secure market access for Canadian canola products

Ensuring that the regulation of crop protection products and seed innovations are made using the best available science.

Funding for research and campus infrastructure

Bill C-252 – An Act to amend the Food and Drugs Act (prohibition of food and beverage marketing directed at children

Bill C-252 – An Act to amend the Food and Drugs Act (prohibition of food and beverage marketing directed at children)

Communicating with the government about adopting digital tools in the agriculture sector.

Critical infrastructure and cyber security - protection of facilities, networks, technology, assets and systems.

ENVIRONMENT – Promoting the harmonization of regulations with provinces; impacts of the federal carbon pricing legislation on businesses; implementation of the Pan-Canadian Framework for Clean Growth and Climate Change; review of Canada's environmental assessment process, and the Canadian Energy Regulator; carbon pricing regimes; carbon border adjustments; offset markets; and other policy measures towards Net Zero 2050 goals.

INDUSTRY - Encouraging the government to strengthen regulatory cooperation and alignment through bodies like the Regulatory Cooperation Council (RCC); modernizing and streamlining regulatory frameworks to reduce red tape for businesses; supporting innovation by fostering regulatory flexibility that accommodates emerging technologies and industries; and enhancing the competitiveness of Canadian businesses by promoting harmonized standards across borders, facilitating smoother trade and market access.

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

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 – Improvement of Canada’s infrastructure through the National Infrastructure Assessment, National Supply Chains Strategy, and establishment of a Canada Trade Infrastructure Plan.

TAXATION AND FINANCE - Responding to proposals addressing taxation of digital services.

TAXATION AND FINANCE – With regard to undertaking a comprehensive and independent tax system review.

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT - Encouraging private sector generated economic development in Canada’s provinces and territories

NATURAL RESOURCES - Support for the adoption of policy recommendations to strengthen Canada’s world-leading position in the mining industry, oil and gas, and forestry products.

To educate government on how labour disruption issues affect grain shipments.

Matters affecting the potential modernization of the Canada Grain Act.

Canada Grain Act for grain handing licensees.

Rail related issues in the grain supply chain including those covered within the Canada Transportation Act

Employment and social development Canada (ESDC) - Seasonal Agricultural Workers Program (SAWP), with respect to ensuring adequate seasonal labour.

Employment and social development Canada (ESDC) - Temporary Foreign Worker Program, to ensure adequate work force for horticulture in Canada.

Temporary Foreign Worker Program - In relation to enabling a sufficient workforce to support domestic fruit and vegetable production.

Bill C-280, The Financial Protection for Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Farmers Act - in respect to establishing a deemed trust mechanism to provide financial protection to sellers of fresh produce in the case of buyer bankruptcy

Sustainable Agriculture Strategy - Policies to support the adoption of more environmentally sustainable practices across the fresh produce supply chain.

Canadian Environmental Protection Act - in relation to ban of certain plastic materials under Schedule I