Jérémy Gauthier

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."

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 Traceability technology with tech and innovation, Covid-19 solutions and discussions Research into blockchain technology in traceability programs, BRM, Covid-19 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.

Lobby for trade facilitative approach to regulation nationally and internationally on Maximum Residue Levels (MRLs) of pesticides on grain. Lobby for provisions in the Clean Fuels Regulations that accurately depict the carbon intensity of Canadian grains. Lobby for implementation of national and international low-level presence (LLP) standards in commercial grain and seed. Lobby for grants related to sustainability in the grain sector. 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 new plant breeding innovation.

Raise 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.

Agricultural trade: multi and bi-lateral trade negotiations to maintain and expand opportunities for canola farmers through reduction in tariffs and non-tariff trade barriers. Provide farmers necessary support through trade disruptions. Support the modernization of the World Trade Organization (WTO) as a mechanism to promote rules-based trade. Support additional government resources to help solve technical trade barriers. Inter-provincial regulations support canola production, market access, and growth. Agriculture Policy Framework: ensure that business risk management programs and strategic initiatives are suitable for canola farmers. Federal research programming and initiatives support production needs on farm. Support right to repair and interoperability programs, policies, laws, and regulations that support farmer's choice and right to repair. Canada Transportation Act and regulations as it relates to the transportation of grain. Support development of transportation and trade infrastructure that facilities market demand and growth for canola. Ensure governments recognize the benefits that farmers provide to the environment, including in relation to offset protocols, ecological goods and services, and rebates. Support on-farm exemptions for carbon pricing. Climate change laws, policies, programs, research, and regulations related to agriculture promote competitiveness and production on farms. Environment and international trade: to advance the good management practices that are implemented on canola farms that contribute to environmental stewardship and competitive markets for farmers and to advance the canola biodiesel market domestically and abroad. Canada's Clean Fuel Regulations incentivizes the use of canola-based biofuels. Transportation: to advocate for a fair and efficient railway transportation system that serves the needs of grain producers. The creation and implementation of the Canada Water Agency and adoption of a pan-Canadian water monitoring framework have positive impacts for canola farmers. Support enhanced resources for federal regulatory bodies to make science-based decisions on crop protection products and seed varieties. Seeds Act and regulations as it pertains to seed variety registrations. Plant Breeders Rights Act and regulations as it relates to intellectual property rights. Patent Act and regulations as it pertains to intellectual property rights specific to seed technologies. Income Tax Act and other financial regulations, policies or programs: To promote the fair treatment of farmers in any proposed changes to the Income Tax Act or other financial mechanism that may impact farmers financially. Fisheries Act regulations and polices as it relates to fish habitats on farmland. Ensure Government recognizes and works with the agriculture sector to ensure farmers have access to skilled, competitive on-farm labour. Discussions concerning railway and port strikes as it relates to economic development and trade labour disruptions. Canadian Food Inspection Act and regulations as it relates to canola production and trade. Canadian Environmental Protection Act and Pest Control Products Act and regulations as it relates to agricultural pest control products. Canada Grain Act and Canada Grain Act Regulations as it relates to grain handling and transportation. Broadband: Expedite and support efforts to bring affordable, reliable high-speed internet and mobile coverage to rural and remote communities. Agricultural Marketing Programs Act and regulations as it pertains to the Advance Payments Program.

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

WTO (World Trade Organization) Negotiations on Agriculture as it relates to supply management. Use of Veterinary Natural Health Products in dairy livestock production - Veterinary Drugs Directorate of Health Canada. Trans fats, Saturated fats, Sodium and Sugar as it relates to dairy products, Food Guide recommendations and nutritional labelling. Traceability Under "Agricultural Partnership", the establishment of regulations for traceability. Collaborating with provincial and federal governments in the determination of private and public interests and in discussions with Ministers re government/industry share of costs. Research Under "Canadian Agricultural Partnership", the federal Minister of Agriculture and Agri-food announced a research cluster, in cooperation with Dairy Farmers of Canada, worth $12M. Quality Milk Program - Implementation and administration of the Quality Milk Program under the Canadian On-Farm Food Safety Program of AAFC. Product of Canada consultations Dairy Farmers of Canada participated in federal government consultations on regulations pertaining to "Product of Canada". proAction - implementation and administration of the proAction program. Mitigation measures for Trade Agreements. Ingredients Industry stakeholders discussion on domestic ingredient strategy, pricing of components, marketing of ingredients. Involves discussions with the Canadian Dairy Commission. Implementation of Special Agricultural Safeguard for supply-managed products, dairy products in particular. Implementation of new tariff rate quotas for milk protein isolates as per GATT Article XXVIII, Amendment to Customs Tariff (tariff line 3504). Work with Finance Canada, AAFC and DFAIT on implementation and allocation of said TRQ. Implementation of a Grocers Code of Conduct. Guide for Food labelling and Advertising in respect of all dairy products and use of dairy terminology (modifiers, highlighted ingredients). Growing Forward. This is a federal-provincial agreement with oversight for many of our issues (Business Risk Management, Research, etc.) Food and Drug Act and its accompanying regulations as they apply to all dairy product compositional standards, in particular those on cheese and yogourt. Food and Drug Act and its accompanying regulations as it applies to the labelling and advertising of dairy products Federal framework and action plan on antimicrobial us and antimicrobial resistance. Explicit and implied Health Claims related to dairy and non-dairy products Ensure the appropriate allocation of the Tariff Rate Quotas under the Comprehensive Review of the Allocation and Administration of Tariff Rate Quotas for Dairy, Poultry and Egg Products. Discretionary Food Fortification policy of Health Canada. DFC has particular interest in the discretionary food fortification of non-nutritious foods and vitamin fortification of dairy products. Discretionary Food Fortification Governed by Food and Drug Act and the Agricultural Products Marketing Act. Development of the Code of Practice for the Care and handling of Dairy Cattle in cooperation with CFIA's activities in OIE (Organisation mondiale de la Santé Animale). Contribute to a Vision Exercise on the future of dairy with AAFC. Consultations on supplemented foods. Consultation on Vitamin D fortification. Climate Change / Environment Farm practices for greenhouse gas mitigation; documenting programs that exist provincially and federally that are available to dairy producers; promoting best management practices. Canadian Agricultural Products Act with respect to standards for ice cream and yogurt. Canada-EU Trade Agreement, CUSMA, CPTTP and Canada-UK. The components within these agreements that we are interested in are agriculture and protection/exemption of supply management. Canada's position on agriculture at the UN Food System Summit. Animal Health - development of the Animal Health Canada with CFIA and AAFC. Agriculture, Canadian Dairy Farming, and Supply Management issues in Bill C-282

Agriculture - to defend and promote the supply management system in Canada. Agriculture and International Trade - Promote and defend Canada's supply management system as it relates to the World Trade Organization and Canada-European Trade Agreement negotiations, as well as other bilateral and multilateral negotiations.

Resources for Border enforcement of dairy regulations. Negotiations on Agriculture as it relates to supply management. Mitigation measures for Trade Agreements. Impact of trade agreements on the supply managed sector. Federal framework and action plan on antimicrobial use and antimicrobial resistance.

Potential regulatory or legislative changes relative to data and privacy. Potential policy changes to healthy foods and nutrition initiatives under Health Canada and the Public Health Agency of Canada. Initiatives related to sustainable seafood programs and practices under the Department of Fisheries and Oceans and the impact on Canadian fisheries and oceans. Initiatives related to environmental policies and programs under Environment and Climate Change Canada which may have an impact on the retail grocery industry. Initiatives impacting food safety and food labeling through Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada and/or the Canadian Food Inspection Agency. Discussions regarding international trade agreements and their impact on the retail, food and pharmacy sector. Discussion of drug policies, eHealth and primary health care policies.

Quotas d’importation. Rprésentations faites par Agropur en réponses aux possibles changements ou amendements qui pourraient être faits aux règles et règlements existants dans le cadre des parts d’importation et pour s’assurer que de tels changements ou amendements reflètent favorablement les activités d’importation, de production laitière et de transformation du lait d’Agropur et de ses membres particulièrement ainsi que les intérêts du secteur de la transformation du lait en général. Programme de compensation. Représentations faites par Agropur pour maximiser ses parts d’importations réservées au secteur manufacturier des produits laitiers. Plan national de commercialisation du lait. Interventions par Agropur afin de s’assurer que le Plan national de commercialisation du lait est bien administré et que les changements proposés à celui-ci soient favorables aux activités de production laitière et de transformation du lait d’Agropur. Agropur défend aussi auprès du gouvernement les droits des manufacturiers de produits laitiers concernant tout sujet lié aux produits laitiers. Accord de libre-échange. Représentations faites par Agropur afin de s’assurer que tout accord de libre-échange, entres autres l’Accord économique et commercial global entre le Canada et l’Union européenne, l’Accord du Partenariat transpacifique et l'Accord de libre-échange nord-américain, promeut la saine compétition, sans désavantager indûment les transformateurs laitiers canadiens, et plus particulièrement, à l’égard des fromages et autres produits laitiers. Révision de la Loi de l’impôt sur le revenu en ce qui concerne l'impôt de la partie VI.1 afin d’en assurer la cohérence avec l’intention initiale du législateur. Représentations faites par Agropur afin de s’assurer du respect des accords de commerce international qui sont en vigueur et afin de s’assurer qu’Agropur soit consulté et impliqué à l’égard de toute proposition d’amendements à ces accords. Représentations à l'égard de l'élaboration des politiques et programmes du gouvernement canadien en matière de nutrition et d'alimentation, incluant ceux portant sur l'information nutritionnelle et la Stratégie de Santé Canada en matière de saine alimentation. Demande de financement du Fonds pour l’innovation et l’investissement dans le secteur laitier pour appuyer la réalisation d’innovations dans le secteur de la transformation du lait.

Providing information regarding modernization of Canada Bread’s compliance program, consistent with Competition Act and related provisions.

National Food Security Strategy - Agriculture should be treated as a national priority, given its central role in food security, economic growth, and global stability. A national food security strategy should put farmers and food production at its core by improving access to capital, protecting farmland, stabilizing input supplies, accelerating innovation through more efficient regulation, expanding value-added processing, addressing labour shortages, and modernizing transportation and supply chain infrastructure through a whole-of-government approach. Canada–United States–Mexico Agreement (CUSMA) – with respect to the upcoming 2026 review of Canada–United States–Mexico Agreement, the priority for Canadian agriculture is a full 16-year renewal without reopening existing provisions, while preserving science-based rules, particularly SPS, biotechnology, and technical barrier provisions, strong dispute settlement, and predictable market access that support farmers, trade, and food security. Dedicated Agriculture and Agri-Food Infrastructure Funding Stream - to establish a dedicated agriculture and agri-food infrastructure stream within federal programming to improve access, coordination, and impact of national infrastructure projects for the agricultural sector. A persistent gap exists for mid-scale, regionally specific projects that fall between innovation programming and large-scale infrastructure programming. Key needs for agriculture include logistics corridors, processing and storage capacity, water and irrigation systems, energy infrastructure, and digital connectivity. Bill C-273, An Act to amend the Feeds Act, the Fertilizers Act, the Seeds Act, the Pest Control Products Act and the Food and Drugs Act - with respect to the need to accelerate access to new tools and technologies by leveraging trusted jurisdictions' risk and science-based decisions to streamline approval timelines and use use mechanisms such as conditional approvals to bring safe, innovative products to market faster for the agricultural sector. Plant and Animal Disease Preparedness and Response Capacity - Calling on the Government of Canada to increase investment in prevention, surveillance, and response capacity for major plant and animal disease threats, including financial preparedness, international zoning agreements, coordinated federal-provincial-industry response plans, and updated regulatory frameworks, which would help producers maintain export market access, and ensure the resilience of Canada's food system. Expanded Eligibility for Farm Rollover Provisions - expanding farm rollover provisions to a broader range of family members, including nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, and stepchildren, to reduce tax barriers to intergenerational farm transfers and sustain investment in the sector as Canada's farm population continues to age, while recognizing the multi-family nature of many farming operations in Canada Critical Farm Input Strategy - to establish a coordinated approach to ensuring Canadian farmers have reliable and timely access to essential inputs such as fertilizer, crop protection products, energy, and veterinary tools that are fundamental to food production, yet availability is increasingly vulnerable to supply chain volatility, geopolitical instability, and regulatory barriers. Tariffs on Critical Farm Inputs: Ensure critical farm inputs are not subject to any potential future countermeasures imposed by the Government of Canada in response to U.S. tariffs on Canadian goods. These products include, but are not limited to, certain fertilizer products, farm equipment and machinery, seed (including low erucic acid rape or colza seeds) as well as feed ingredients and veterinary products. Labour Disruptions: Launch consultations with industry representatives and implicated stakeholders to explore options to address the root causes of labour disruptions. Modernize labour laws to establish a clear, transparent, and expedited process for resolving

• EMPLOYMENT AND SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT CANADA – Labour Market Agreements and Labour Market Development Agreements, in respect to improving the ability of the Canadian agricultural industry to continually improve the skills of farmers, and have access to skilled, competitive labour. • TRANSPORT CANADA and CANADIAN TRANSPORTATION AGENCY - - In respect to review of Canada Transportation Act, to ensure that crop farmer and shipper needs are addressed in light of chronic grain rail transportation problems in Western Canada • CANADIAN FOOD INSPECTION AGENCY – Safe Food for Canadians Act, in respect to regulatory modernization within Canada’s food inspection regime and how changes may affect agricultural producers. • HEALTH CANADA/PEST MANAGEMENT REGULATORY AGENCY - Grower Request Own Use Program, in respect of improving the competitiveness of Canadian agriculture by working to reduce the high cost of some crop protection products in Canada vis a vis other countries. • CANADIAN FOOD INSPECTION AGENCY – Consumer Packaging and Labelling Act, in respect to food labelling, statements and claims. • HEALTH CANADA/PEST MANAGEMENT REGULATORY AGENCY – Pest Control Products Regulations, in respect of ensuring the science-based assessment and registration of pest control products is carried out in a competitive, healthy and environmentally safe manner that offers agricultural producers with economical input choices. • CANADIAN GRAIN COMMISSION – Canada Grains Act regulations, in respect to ensuring payment security mechanisms provide adequate protection to producers facing instances of non-payment and/or late payment • AGRICULTURE & AGRI-FOOD CANADA - In respect to review of Canada Transportation Act, to ensure that crop farmer and shipper needs are addressed in light of chronic grain rail transportation problems in Western Canada • AGRICULTURE AND AGRI-FOOD CANADA/HEALTH CANADA - regulations concerning biotechnology that ensures innovation within the agricultural industry, protection of the health and environment of Canadians, ensures competitive behaviour with regards to the results of biotechnology development, and maintains the rights of farmers to save seed. • AGRICULTURE & AGRI-FOOD CANADA – Growing Forward 2, obtaining contributions for the Federation through funding programs (AgriRisk); ensuring that Canadian farmers are adequately protected from production and market risk. • ENVIRONMENT CANADA – Invasive species programs and policies that aim to mitigate and reverse the threat posed to working landscapes from invasive species. • CITIZENSHIP AND IMMIGRATION CANADA – Express entry programs, encouraging sufficient avenues to permanent residency for experienced, temporary Canadian farm workers. • STATISTICS CANADA – Census on Agriculture, ensuring accurate data for the Canadian agriculture industry. • CANADA REVENUE AGENCY – Farm Income Reporting, ensuring that financial reporting for farm businesses does not undermine competitiveness. • CANADIAN FOOD INSPECTION AGENCY – Feed regulations, in respect to new and innovative ingredients and ensuring competitiveness. • AGRICULTURE & AGRI-FOOD CANADA – Growing Forward 2, ensuring that Canadian farmers are adequately protected from unforeseen, uncontrollable falls in income due to weather, insects, disease, trade action, market failure or international trade distorting subsidies; and ensuring all cost-shared programming supports continued success in the Canadian agriculture industry. • AGRICULTURE AND AGRI-FOOD CANADA – Pesticide Risk Reduction Program – to reduce the risk of pesticides and promote alternative approaches to pest management. • STATISTICS CANADA – Crop Production Surveys, ensuring accurate production estimates for the Canadian agriculture industry. • EMPLOYMENT AND SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT CANADA – Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations, in respect to ensuring the Canadian agricultural industry has access to skilled, competitive labour. • AGRICULTURE & AGRI-FOOD CANADA – in respect

Bilateral and regional trade agreements: Monitor implementation with respect to market access and trade balance for sugar and sugar containing food products. World Trade Organization (WTO) agriculture negotiations: seeking the multilateral reduction of tariff and quota barriers in the US and other export markets, reduced domestic and export subsidies and other programs that distort pricing and international markets. Trade distorting international trade policies, programs: Seeking government actions to oppose international trade distorting policies that threaten Canadian sugar market. Nutrition and food labelling regulations: Advocating for science-based and non-misleading labelling of sugars on food products. Health Canada and Statistics Canada: advocating for use of accurate sugar/sugars terminology in analysis and communications related to Canadian Community Health Survey. CUSMA, in respect of Canada's management of export controls for access to the US market access for Canadian refined sugar and sugar-containing products restricted by US tariff rate quotas. Advocacy to engage government to maintain CUSMA access to the US market for sugar and processed foods and to prevent new US market access restrictions. Competitiveness - providing input to ensure that Canada's food sector is competitive throughout the supply chain, including the transportation infrastructure. Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) in respect of accurate labelling of sugar and other sweeteners and compliance with origin and sugar-related claims. Canada Customs Tariff as it relates to the classification and entry of sugar products, preserves details related to monitor impacts of international trade issues. Bilateral and regional trade negotiations achieve commercially meaningful export gains, do not lower Canada's refined sugar tariff in absence of reciprocal export benefits. Bilateral and Regional free trade agreements: seeking government support to oppose non-tariff barriers that prevent realization of export gains for sugar and sugar-containing products.