Annika Bradley

Sensibilisation à des enjeux liés à la flexibilité, à la cohérence et à la prévisibilité du cadre réglementaire fédéral en lien avec certains biens offerts dans les dépanneurs (et épiceries) au Canada

That the federal government address the shortage of veterinarians in rural and remote regions and those working in the agriculture and agri-food sector by expanding the eligibility of the Canada Student Loan Forgiveness program to include veterinarians on the list of eligible occupations That the federal government invest in ways to maintain and strengthen the availability of critical veterinary drugs in the interest of protecting public health and safety, animal health and welfare, and food safety and security. Canada should lead in collaboration with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the European Medicines Agency (EMA) to improve shared drug approval pathways making the process more efficient and economical. That the federal government address workplace shortages by investing in the mental health of all veterinary professionals and paraprofessionals. That the federal government address workplace shortages and ensure there is a robust veterinary workforce through additional investments for projects and veterinary infrastructure.

International development; climate finance and agricultural sustainability; and public engagement and domestic support. Discussions on the clarification of the new trade and development policy. Global Affairs Canada (GAC)'s focus remains on poverty reduction and discussions on tied aid are not a priority. Climate finance should contribute to sustainable agricultural outcomes. There was also a discussion on moving from isolated development interventions toward more integrated systems approaches - silos to systems. With regards to public engagement and support for international development, there was a discussion on potential government support for sector-wide initiatives. Additionally, there was discussion on the possibility of GAC conducting research to understand how civil society organizations (CSOs) engage Canadians on international development issues. International development. Discussion about the strategic importance of international development aid to Canada's economy, national security and values. Additionally, we sought to understand the Conservative Party of Canada (CPC)'s position on aid and asked that resilient food systems be prioritized in the party's international development platform. International development. Make resilient food systems an aid priority and ensure the development-trade approach focuses on poverty reduction. localization and sustainability. Official development assistance should continue to focus on gender and localization. in this regard, at least $5.5 billion of ODA per annum should go towards poverty reduction in developing countries. Climate finance should prioritize vulnerable groups, support biodiversity and minimize debt. Canada should triple climate finance to $15.9 billion for 2026-2031. The 5-year pledge announced in spring 2026 was much lower. We “welcomed” it and will continue to work on quality issues. The purpose of the meeting was to introduce the Humanitarian Policy and Advocacy Group (HPAG) and position HPAG as a thought-partner and ally for Canada's Permanent Mission to the United Nations in New York, gaining the ear of the Ambassador and his team for future influencing; highlight the prominence of Canadian international non governmental organizations (INGOs) within the humanitarian sector globally, highlighting the proportion and significance of Canadian aid; and to understand the Ambassador’s priorities and key next steps as he embarks on a new mandate. International Development. Discussion showcasing the results from our Nature Positive project which is part of the Partnering for Climate (P4C) program. The project responds to poverty and hunger, addressing climate change and building long-term economic resilience in sub-Saharan Africa. We asked for support in ensuring Canada’s next climate finance commitment prioritizes smallholder farmers and their communities in the Global South in adapting to climate change. International development. Discussion on Canada's official development assistance (ODA) and the need for it to prioritize food security. As a global leader in agriculture and food, Canada should help communities around the world dealing with rising food prices, climate change and conflict by prioritizing support for agriculture and food systems in its ODA. International development and international relations. Discussion on the importance of focusing on food security in humanitarian efforts, in light of the expected cuts to development funding. Additionally, discussion on the importance of official development assistance (ODA), alongside trade and economic stability to Canada, highlighting that ODA facilitates other aspects of international relationships. Discussion about Canada's official development assistance, its value to Canadian foreign policy and an appeal for Canada not to reduce aid but to show global leadership following the USAID cuts and decreases in aid budgets by some donor countries. Discussion about Canada's official development aid (ODA) and its valu

Safe Food for Canadians Regulations, Part 13 Organic Products Regulations of the Seeds Act, regarding the needs and concerns of the organic sector, plant breeding and seed saving Regulations of the Plant Breeders' Rights Act, regarding the needs and concerns of the organic sector, plant breeding and seed-saving Regulations of the Pest Control Products Act, relating to the organic Permitted Substances List and organic pest control measures Regulations of the Fertilizers Act, regarding the review of organic fertilizers and allowable organic claims, relating to the implementation of the Organic Products Regulations Organic Products Regulations, regarding ongoing implementation and administrative policies Natural Health Products Regulations, relating to systems for natural health products that complement the Organic Products Regulations for food products and Canadian organic standards

The government's "buy Canada" policy, as it pertains to national housing initiatives. Discussions with the government on the impact of U.S. and Canadian tariffs, and exploring sources of support for the Canadian kitchen cabinet sector.

Priorities for the next Agricultural Policy Framework, including resilience and stewardship as ways to drive on-farm profitability and support a thriving agricultural sector. Innovative government and private sector approaches to de-risking the adoption of new agricultural practices, including BMP/crop insurance pilots that provinces are rolling out as part of the current Agricultural Policy Framework. Government support for on-farm resilience in agriculture Government support for on-farm climate resilience as it relates to the Sustainable Agriculture Strategy (SAS). Government support for on-farm climate resilience related to pre-budget 2025 recommendations. Government support for environmental and climate action in Canadian agriculture, including the Agricultural Policy Framework and the On-Farm Climate Action Fund.

Politiques et cadres réglementaires relatifs aux ressources forestières, à leur gestion et à leur valorisation. Représentations auprès des instances fédérales concernant les politiques, programmes et cadres réglementaires applicables aux ressources forestières, incluant leur gestion durable, leur encadrement et leur valorisation. Les interventions portent notamment sur les conditions favorisant l’utilisation optimale des ressources, le développement de filières de valorisation des produits du bois en fin de vie, ainsi que sur les enjeux environnementaux, économiques et opérationnels associés. Décision d’homologation RD-2023 et projet de directive PRO2025-01 de Santé Canada concernant les produits de préservation du bois. Représentations auprès de Santé Canada concernant l’interprétation et l’application de la décision d’homologation RD-2023 et du projet de directive PRO2025-01, notamment en ce qui a trait aux options de gestion en fin de vie des produits de bois enduits d'agents de préservation du bois. Les interventions portent sur l’intégration de solutions alternatives à l’élimination, incluant le traitement, la décontamination, la valorisation et la réutilisation sécuritaire des matériaux, ainsi que sur les impacts réglementaires, environnementaux et opérationnels associés.