Jane Hazel

research into blockchain technology in traceability programs, Business risk management programs, Livestock Tax Deferral, Livestock Price Insurance, Agristability, Animal Health programs. Regulations and legislation related to beef cattle and meat production, exports and imports. Market access for beef and cattle, achieving new and defending existing trade agreements. Farm policy and programs with respect to business risk management, innovation, environment, etc. "Taxation policies and programs related to farm income, capital gains, generational transfer of assets, family income sharing, investment income, and tax deferrals for extraordinary revenue due to inventory liquidation during a declared disaster."

Health of Animals Act, Maximum compensation limits and reportable disease response Health of Animals Act - Regulations pertaining to Specified Risk Material Health of Animals Act - Proposed changes to Section XV Traceability Regulations.

Sustainability - 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 Canada’s 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

Turning the Corner: Regulatory Framework for Industrial Greenhouse Gas Emissions - with respect to reporting requirements for industry Security and Prosperity Partnership of North America – providing input regarding the competitiveness of the Canadian food processing industry. Also, providing input to reduce United States/Canada border costs Scientific Research and Experimental Development Program (SR&ED program) - with respect to reducing the administrative burden Safe Foods for Canada Regulations - working with government to ensure that Canada's food supply remains reliable and safe, and that as the Act regulations continue to evolve, government is kept abreast of industry findings. Product of Canada Food Labelling Guidelines – Provided feedback and questions with regards to the implementation of the guidelines. Meat Inspection Regulations - advocating the Government of Canada to reinstate mandatory pre-market label approval for meat products under the Meat Inspection Regulations. Meat Hygiene Directive – Listeria Policy in Ready-to-eat meat products. Provided feedback and questions with regards to the implementation of the Policy. Managing Health Claims for Foods in Canada: Towards a Modernized Framework – providing input to process regarding sound evidence for credible health claims. Healthy Eating Strategy - to ensure that the policy and regulation proposals on front-of-package labelling, sodium reduction initiative and any revisions to the Canada Food Guide are reasonable and science-based. Providing input into Health Canada's Healthy Eating Strategy consultations Guide to Importing Food Products Commercially – advocating compliance and enforcement of the guide towards imported food products, ensuring a level playing field exists for domestic and imported product. Guide to Food Labelling and Advertising – Chapters: 4, 5, 7, 11, 14, 15 Growing Forward: The New Agricultural Policy Framework as it pertains to FPC's participation on Food Processors Competitiveness Round Table, identifying issues that impede competitiveness. Global Affairs Canada - Trade Controls Policy as it pertains to Chicken, Turkey, Beef & Veal Tariff Rate Quotas for imported product. Food Safety Enhancement Program (FSEP):FPC sits on the FSEP steering committee, supporting the development, implementation and maintenance of Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) systems in all federally registered establishments. Food and Drugs Regulations – Part B (Food) & D (Vitamins, Minerals & Amino Acids). Provide input in government’s consultative processes. Advocating on compliance and interpretation. Food Allergen Labelling Regulations – provided input in government’s consultative process to amend the regulations with respect to Food Allergen and Gluten Sources and Added Sulphites Competitiveness - providing input to ensure that Canada's food sector is competitive throughout the supply chain. Chemical Management Plan – as it relates to priority substances batches with regard to chemicals present in food or food packaging Agri-Marketing Program – advocating export programs to support small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) in marketing innovative food products to international markets. Agriculture Trade Negotiations Consultations Group (ATNCG) – providing input in the World Trade Organization negotiations and regional and bi-lateral free trade agreement negotiations as it pertains to food products.