Marie-Noëlle Desrochers

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.

Bill C?34, the Safe Social Media Act with regards to adding provisions addressing the growing creation and distribution of animal cruelty and torture imagery online. Discussing Marineland's remaining beluga whales and other cetaceans Asking the new government to support improved or enhanced protocols for farmed animal welfare in Canada Asking the new government to bring back the animal protection bills of the 44th Parliament including: Bill C-355, An Act to prohibit the export by air of horses for slaughter and to amend other related Acts. Discussions about issues related to animal abuse in coercive behaviour and gender-based violence Policy regarding the addition of pet inclusive housing in the proposed Renter's Bill of Rights Transportation of Animals Regulations, with respect to enforcement. Working with senior policy advisors at Agriculture Canada and Transport Canada on changes to regulations impacting farm animals Consultations with the Canadian Food Inspection Agency, with regards to the importation of dogs and puppy mills Consultations with Public Safety Canada on Animals in Emergency Management Canadian Environmental Protection Act (CEPA) with regards to Part 5 (Controlling Toxic Substances) and development, validation and adoption of non-animal methods

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

Communicating with government officials about recycling and circular economy initiatives, including as it relates to Extended Producer Responsibility ("EPR") obligations for manufacturers. Measures to facilitate internal trade in Canada, including through Bill C-5, the One Canadian Economy Act. Legislation and regulation with respect to the creation of a plastics registry, plastic labelling or recycled content for plastic products. Communications with regard to retail theft of consumer health products and e-marketplaces and concerns around product safety and product integrity resulting from e-theft. Communications with regard to retail theft of consumer health products and e-marketplaces and concerns around product safety and product integrity resulting from e-theft. Bill C-224 - An Act to amend the Food and Drugs Act (natural health products): To keep NHPs under the purview of the Food and Drugs Act (i.e. Vanessa’s Law), which gives the minister the authority to use a ministerial order for a number of reasons (product recall, delay cost-recovery NHPs, delay labelling for NHPs to a later date). Working with the government to recognize the public health benefits of a National Self-Care Strategy and urging its timely implementation. User fees for services, use of facilities, regulatory processes and approvals, product rights and privileges that are related to drugs and medical devices regulated under the Food and Drugs Act. Tax policy changes to allow certain therapeutic categories of consumer health products to be eligible under the Medical Expenses Tax Credit. Seeking harmonization of regulatory regimes and administrative processes nationally and internationally. Regulations Amending the Food and Drugs Regulations - Nutritional Labelling, Other Labelling Provisions and Food Colours – continue to engage with government to ensure clarity on compliance and enforcement of regulations. Providing input to government to restore balance and fair competition to grocery retail practices. Providing input to government on rules-based trade and e-commerce: working to ensure that international trade allows for the predictable flow of ingredients, products and people; addressing the rise of non-compliant and illicit products from entering the Canadian market; and advocating against protectionism (including new tariffs). Providing input to government on regulatory modernization initiatives, including encouraging the enforcement of an economic lens to the design and implementation of all regulations. Providing input to government on emerging COVID-19 issues and its impact on industry, and helping shape the government’s response and recovery efforts. Providing input into Health Canada's Self-Care Products Framework with respect to over-the-counter drugs (OTC), natural health products (NHPs), and cosmetics. Advocating for a framework that is based on science-based claims and regulated according to risk. Pre-Market approvals for food additives, novel foods, infant formula, health claims and functional foods in regard to consulting with Health Canada on improving the process to deal with the backlog and new applications. Plastic Charter – to monitor the development of the federal government national strategy on plastic and potential impact our industry. Participation and input into Canada's sodium reduction strategy concerning targets for certain food categories/sectors and technical aspects of the target - as well as consumer awareness, education and acceptance issues. Nutrition information with regard to how FCPC is committed to enabling consumers to make informed food choices based on Canada's Food Guide and the Nutrition Facts Table. National Food Policy – Working in consultation with Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada as the National Food Policy, designed to address issues related to production, processing, distribution and consumption of food, is developed and implemented. Modernization of food regulations and legislation - advocate to ensure

The World Trade Organization agreement with regard to the Sanitary and Phyto-Sanitary Agreement (SPS) and further development of the SPS. The World Trade Organization (WTO) agreement as it is related to the negotiations on Agriculture subsidies. The Growing Forward Multilateral Framework: On-going discussions concerning the implementation of the program and applicability to and eligibility of turkey producers within supply management. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) - Food and Drug Regulations, On-Farm Medicated Feed Mixing program, Medicated Feed Mixing On-Farm, with regard to implementation on turkey farms. Private Sector Risk Management Program of production insurance programs, in regard to applicability and development for turkey production. NOTICE TO IMPORTERS: Turkey Farmers of Canada (TFC) is a member of the Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade’s (DFAIT) Tariff Rate Quota Advisory Committee (TQAC), with respect to ensuring the tariff rate quotas are administered properly and in support of supply management. North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) related to turkey products and the turkey sector. Natural Science and Engineering Council of Canada Research and Development program for poultry research in Canada. Labelling, in respect of method of production claims and guideline review, to ensure appropriate and accurate consumer information is provided. Health of Animals Act - Compensation for destroyed animals regulations, in respect of avian influenza surveillance or other foreign animal diseases. Growing Forward business risk management and supply management, with respect to applicability of business risk management programs to turkey farmers. Development of the funding structure for implementation of food safety animal care programs. Custom Tariff - Specially defined mixture rule. Contributions from Natural Science and Engineering Council of Canada (NSERC) with respect to develop a research program for poultry in Canada. CANADIAN INTEGRATED FOOD SAFETY INITIATIVE, with respect to Turkey Farmers of Canada's (TFC) on-farm food safety systems development, in relationship to the entire food chain. Canadian Food Safety Quality Program, in respect of development of on-farm food safety programs and on-farm implementation. Canadian Food Inspection Agency’s Animal Disease programs/protocols related to the development and refinement of animal disease preparedness and response protocols. Canadian Food Inspection Agency - POULTRY REJECTION PROJECT: Turkey Farmers of Canada closely monitors revision to poultry inspection practices which negatively impact producers or undermines the competitiveness of the processing sector due to cost recovery/downloading of inspection responsibilities. Canadian Food Inspection Agency On-Farm Food Safety Recognition Program with respect to turkey. Canadian Food Inspection Agency – Health of Animals Act Poultry Inspection Programs, with respect to implications for turkey farmers shipping birds to federally registered processing establishments. Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) regulations, food products labeling of packaging. Canadian Border Services - traceability regulations with respect to Poultry Product. Biosecurity: Turkey Farmers of Canada (TFC) works closely with the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) to ensure that the industry operates under strict bio-security guidelines, to eradicate any diseases of significance if they emerge, and ensure adequate compensation is available for those producers that must have their flocks euthanized due to an ordered cull. Bi-lateral Trade Negotiations as it relates to the import regime and tariff rate quota for turkey and the WTO. Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada – Canada Poultry Import Regime; the administration and allocation of the Tariff Rate Quota (TRQ). Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) collection of feed pricing data and its accuracy, regarding feed input costs in the production of turkeys. Agriculture a