David Bailey
Executive Director, Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA)·0 communications in the past year
Lobbied by
Canada Grains Council
1Raise awareness of the Canadian grains and oilseeds sector, our ability to contribute to the Canadian economy and share our sustainability story. Lobby for trade enabling solutions internationally on Maximum Residue Levels (MRLs) of pesticides on grain. Lobby for grants related to cross-commodity market access activities in the grain sector Lobby for effective trade negotiations and enforcement provisions in key export markets, in particular as it relates to technical barriers to trade and regulatory cooperation Lobby for clear, science and risk-based approach to regulation of pesticides and new plant breeding innovation.
Canadian Produce Marketing Association
1Sustainability - Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR), In relation to sustainable packaging policies and their impact on the fresh produce supply chain Sustainable Agriculture Strategy - Policies to support the adoption of more environmentally sustainable practices across the fresh produce supply chain National School Food Program - Improve and increase access to the nutritious food all students need and supporting food insecure households National Food Security Strategy– in respect of strengthening the systems that support the safe, timely movement and distribution of fresh fruit and vegetable products across Canadas borders and domestic supply chains. Federal Budget 2025 - specifically related to measures of relevance and impact to the fresh produce supply chain. Red Tape Review - Federal department efforts under Treasury Board's Red Tape Review initiative. Grocery Sector Code of Conduct - including the development and implementation of the voluntary code to support fair business practices in the fresh produce sector. International trade, including opportunities for export and import market diversification in the fresh produce sector. 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. Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement Safe Foods for Canadians Regulations - Labelling. In relation to addressing industry challenges in the application of labelling requirements. Supply Chains Act - in relation to providing necessary supports to industry to effectively address and eradicate forced labour. Safe Food for Canadians Act and Regulations - Destination Inspection Service - In relation to ensuring consistent and efficient CFIA service model for delivery of enhanced destination inspection for produce. Safe Food for Canadians Act and Regulations - Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Grades. In respect of the maintenance and modification of Canadian grade standards. Safe Food for Canadians Act and Regulations - Organic. In respect to the Canadian Organic Regime and the Canadian Organic Standards. 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. 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. Safe Food for Canadians Act. In respect of managing risk to food safety and supporting a safe food system for Canada. Ports Modernization Review - In respect to ensuring that ports are well positioned to facilitate the free flow of goods and enabling uninterrupted trade. Plant Protection Act & Regulations. In respect to consistent delivery by CFIA of plant health regulations. Pest Control Products Act - Pesticide Residue Tolerances - In respect of international harmonization of maximum and default residue limits (mrls). 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. Health Canada Food & Nutrition - A cooperative approach between government and industry / NGOs to support increased health of Canadians via focus on childhood obesity, establishment of nutrient database, harmonization between Canada and US of health claims, health & nutrition labelling, and consumer food safety education. Greenhouse Gas Pollution Pricing Act and accompanying regulations - In respect to rebates for the greenhouse industry, expanding the definition of farming and ensuring consistency, and in providing an exemption in the Act and/or regulations for diesel and propane as well as heating and
Canadian Seed Growers Association
1Seed Regulatory Modernization: Canadian Food Inspection Agency's (CFIA) proposal for the Modernization of the Seed Regulatory Framework Increase awareness with officials regarding Canadian Seed Growers' Association and its contribution to Canadian agriculture.
Mile26 Strategy
Syngenta Canada
1Transformation of Pest Management Regulatory Agency and various working groups Technical Working Group as it applies to North American Free Trade Agreement Technical Working Group on pesticide regulation and harmonization Sustainable Agriculture Strategy Species at Risk Act and regulations with regard to habitat protection Seeds Regulations and related guidance on what types of plant products are subject to pre-market assessment. Science and technology as it applies to innovation and investment initiatives in Canada for private sector Pre-budget submissions with regard to developing and strengthening rural economies, increasing Canadian innovation and expanding/improving agricultural trade Pest Control Products Act with regard to intellectual property rights and cost recovery Pause of increase to and review of maximum residue limits 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 Intellectual property as it applies to inventions, innovation and proprietary products tied to agriculture Health Protection Act and regulations with regard plant protection novel foods. Food and Drug Act as it applies to crop protection maximum residue limits and novel foods as regulated and labelled Establishing of a Water Agency and the opening of the Water Act. Environment policy with regard to agriculture and the National Agri-environmental Indicator Program Canadian Environmental Protection Act as it applies to plant agriculture and its input products related to biotechnology Agriculture policy with regard to plant protection, biotechnology and plant breeding