PolitiKit

Funding under Strategic Innovation Fund to support sustainability initiatives

Obtenir du financement par l'entremise du Fonds stratégique pour l'innovation

Food and Drug Act as it applies to crop protection maximum residue limits and novel foods as regulated and labelled

Agriculture policy with regard to plant protection, biotechnology and plant breeding

Transformation of Pest Management Regulatory Agency and various working groups

Health Protection Act and regulations with regard plant protection novel foods.

Seeds Regulations and related guidance on what types of plant products are subject to pre-market assessment.

International Trade as it applies to nontariff trade barriers in the Agricultural and food area in the Pest Control Products Regulations and Health Canada Policies

Learn more about the government's research, innovation, and new technology development priorities and supports in the agriculture sector.

Learn more about the federal government's programs and initiatives that include interaction with the provinces to best support Canada's agriculture sector.

Social Innovation and Social Finance Strategy. Advocating for renewal of commitments related to the Social Innovation and Social Finance Strategy, such as the Investment Readiness Program and SISF-related funding for co-operatives.

Establishing a Canadian Co-operative Capacity Building Program (CCBP) equipped with federal funding to help co-operatives either start up, scale up, gain skills and expertise, and or prepare for their next steps.

Ensuring increased support to co-operatives and social enterpries, as underserved business models, by the BDC. As per the recent Legislative Review, co-operatives are significantly underserved by the BDC.

Carbon Rebate for Small Business - Ensuring that co-operatives and credit unions are qualify, as they are currently excluded.

To promote the renewal of the Tax-deferred Co-operative Share Program to help agricultural co-operatives meet their capitalization needs and remain a viable option for agribusinesses while allowing Canadian co-operatives to be stronger in the face of international competitors.

Promoting Business Conversions to Co-operatives as a means of safeguarding jobs and economic drivers in communities

Investments in co-operative-led programs to provide bridges to employment, support entrepreneurship, safeguard local businesses, create jobs and make life more affordable for Canadians, in particular women, newcomers, Indigenous people, youth, and Canadians living in rural communities.

Learn more about the government's research, innovation, and new technology development priorities and supports in the agriculture sector.

International Trade as it applies to nontariff trade barriers in the Agricultural and food area in the Pest Control Products Regulations and Health Canada Policies

Increase long-term and targeted federal funding to help farmers adopt green technologies and sustainable practices that will support an environmentally responsible agriculture and food growing sector.

Learn more about the federal government's programs and initiatives that include interaction with the provinces to best support Canada's agriculture sector.

ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE CHANGE CANADA, with respect to data-driven sustainability initiatives, to ensure the long-term competitiveness of Canada’s horticulture industry.

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

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

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

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

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

Safe Food for Canadians Regulations, Part 13 Organic Products

ANAC is participating in an industry-government process aimed at modernizing the Feeds Regulations. ANAC is in regular contact with CFIA to communicate the feed industry's position on regulatory renewal. The association's position is that a modernized feeds regulation should focus on safety, foster innovation and competitiveness and provide adequate consumer protection. Redundant, outdated and unnecessary regulatory barriers should be removed. ANAC is also working with CFIA on ensuring that policies and programs are developed and updated regularly to follow the fast pace of innovation in our industry. Having timely access to new feed ingredients is key to our livestock producers being successful.

Discussions with government officials concerning veterinary medicine as it relates to workforce shortages and mental health of veterinarians.

Policy, regulatory proposals and potential legislation dealing with ballast water and aquatic invasive species.

Marine Navigation Services Fees: working towards reduction and eventual removal of government fees on industry

Canada Marine Act: working towards an efficient, safe, cost-effective marine transportation system, especially regarding Canada's ports and Seaway systems.

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.

Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC), funds for the development and implementation of swine health initiatives

measures to prevent the entry a reportable disease listed in the health of animals act

Modernization of the Plants with Novel Traits system

Seed Regulatory Modernization - update of the Seeds Regulations to encourage growth, reduce burden and promote the seeds sector.