Mary Robinson

STATISTICS CANADA - Census on Agriculture, ensuring accurate data for the Canadian horticultural industry. Senate of Canada - Direct communication with Senators on FVGC's activities and initiatives. Privy Council Office (PCO) - Direct communication with PCO on FVGC's activities and initiatives. Prime Minister's Office (PMO) - Direct communication with PMO on FVGC's activities and initiatives. INNOVATION, SCIENCE and ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, in respect to ensuring that innovation and economic expansion are adequately supported. Income Tax Act - proposed changes to the tax treatment of privately held corporattions IMMIGRATION, REFUGEES AND CITIZENSHIP CANADA – Immigration and Refugee Protection Act, as it relates to the hiring of Temporary Foreign Workers House of Commons - Direct communication with MPs on FVGC's activities and initiatives. HEALTH CANADA/PEST MANAGEMENT REGULATORY AGENCY - Pest Control Products Act, in respect of reducing risks to people and environment while using pesticides in horticultural production. HEALTH CANADA/PEST MANAGEMENT REGULATORY AGENCY - Pest Control Products Act, in respect of proposed and final decisions on the re-evaluation of pesticides used in horticultural production. HEALTH CANADA/PEST MANAGEMENT REGULATORY AGENCY - Maximum Residue Limits (MRLs), with respect to ensuring pest control products meeting MRL guidelines are available for use in Canada. HEALTH CANADA/PEST MANAGEMENT REGULATORY AGENCY - Grower Requested Own Use Program (GROU), helping to ensure access to US versions of registered pest products in Canada. Global Affairs Canada - World Trade Organization (WTO), representing Canadian horticulture at WTO meetings. Global Affairs Canada - Free Trade Area of the Americas (FTAA), to ensure free markets for goods and services in the Americas. Global Affairs Canada - Canada-US Free Trade Agreement, with respect to ensuring fair and ethical trading between the two nations. Global Affairs Canada - Canada -United States -Mexico Agreement (CUSMA), with respect to ensuring free trade between Canada, US and Mexico of horticultural products. FINANCE CANADA - federal budget, in respect to ensuring horticultural programs are adequately funded. ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE CHANGE CANADA - Canadian Environmental Protection Act, with respect to environmentally responsible farming. ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE CHANGE CANADA - Canada Water Act, in respect of protection and access to fresh water resources. ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE CHANGE CANADA, with respect to the common price on carbon, to ensure competitiveness of the horticulture industry. Employment and social development Canada (ESDC) - Temporary Foreign Worker Program, to ensure adequate work force for horticulture in Canada. Employment and social development Canada (ESDC) - Seasonal Agricultural Workers Program (SAWP), with respect to ensuring adequate seasonal labour. Employment and social development Canada (ESDC) - Employment Insurance Act, with respect to employment insurance for temporary/seasonal horticultural workers. CANADIAN FOOD INSPECTION AGENCY - Plant Protection Act, in respect of prevention of pests being imported or exported, as well as control and eradication. CANADIAN FOOD INSPECTION AGENCY - Plant Breeders' Rights Act, with respect to the length of time for retaining material rights and owner/agent ability to collect. CANADIAN FOOD INSPECTION AGENCY - Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HAACP) guide for safety in food establishments. CANADIAN FOOD INSPECTION AGENCY - Consumer Packaging and Labelling Act, with respect to food labelling, statements and claims. CANADIAN FOOD INSPECTION AGENCY - Canadian Agricultural Products (CAP) Act including the Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Regulations and the Licensing and Arbitration Regulations, in respect to ensuring proper licensing, grading, labelling, packaging of horticultural products for importation, exportation and interprovincial trade. Canadian Food Inspection Agency, United-States-Canada Organ

Communicate with government officials and Parliamentarians on the importance of maintaining the Canada-US Mexico Trade Agreement (CUSMA) and treating perishable fruit and vegetable products as a distinct priority during trade disruptions by strengthening safeguards, competitiveness supports, domestic processing capacity, and market stabilization tools. Communicate with government and Parliamentarians the importance of protecting labour stability for fruit and vegetable production by preserving and strengthening the Seasonal Agricultural Worker Program (SAWP), improving labour compliance inspection practices, and investing in rural infrastructure. Communicate with government officials and Parliamentarians the importance of modernizing Business Risk Management programs to include mitigation measures and deliver timely support for fruit and vegetable growers facing extreme weather, pests, diseases, and other emergencies. Communicate with government officials and Parliamentarians the importance of timely access to effective crop protection tools by ensuring the government’s commitment to consider food security in Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) and Pesticides Regulatory Directorate (PRD) decisions is implemented in a practical, transparent manner. Communicate with government officials the important contribution of Canadian fruit and vegetable growers across the country in terms of their contribution to Canadian food security, the national economy and rural communities.

Government of Canada – Red tape reduction / regulatory and administrative burden, in respect of reducing cumulative and duplicative compliance requirements affecting fruit and vegetable growers (including repetitive reporting, overlapping inspection/audit documentation, and inconsistent data/format requirements across federal programs and regulations), and advancing streamlined, outcome-based approaches that maintain food safety and environmental protections while improving sector competitiveness. ECCC – Canada Water Act / water protection initiatives, in respect of reliable access to water and sustainable on-farm management. ECCC – Canadian Environmental Protection Act (CEPA) and related regulations affecting horticulture operations/inputs, in respect of practical compliance pathways. ECCC – carbon pricing and climate policy, in respect of competitiveness impacts on horticulture (including production and supply chain costs). FINANCE CANADA – federal budget measures affecting horticulture competitiveness and program funding, in respect of adequate resourcing for sector priorities. AAFC – Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (SCAP) programming (e.g., AgriScience/AgriInnovation/AgriMarketing/AgriAssurance), in respect of research and competitiveness support for produce growers. AAFC – Advance Payments Program (APP), in respect of timely access to cash advances for horticultural producers. AAFC – Business Risk Management programs (AgriStability, AgriInvest, AgriRecovery, AgriRisk), in respect of responsiveness to horticulture production risk. IRCC – Immigration and Refugee Protection Act and immigration policies related to temporary foreign agricultural workers, in respect of program integrity and workable pathways for employers and workers. EMPLOYMENT AND SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT CANADA – Temporary Foreign Worker Program and Seasonal Agricultural Worker Program, in respect of ensuring reliable access to seasonal labour for horticulture. AAFC / PMRA – Minor Use / grower-requested access pathways (e.g., minor use and own-use import pathways), in respect of timely access to pest management solutions. PMRA – Maximum Residue Limits (MRLs) and international harmonization, in respect of maintaining access to tools and avoiding trade disruption for produce. HEALTH CANADA / PMRA – Pest Control Products Act, including registrations and re-evaluations, in respect of access to crop protection tools for horticulture. CFIA – Organic regime and U.S.–Canada Organic Equivalency Arrangement, in respect of facilitating compliant trade in organic produce. CFIA – Consumer Packaging and Labelling Act (food labelling claims), in respect of accurate and workable labelling requirements for fruit and vegetable products. CFIA – Plant Protection Act and plant health requirements, in respect of preventing introduction/spread of pests affecting horticulture. CFIA – Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Regulations / grade, labelling, licensing and arbitration requirements, in respect of efficient and consistent oversight for produce marketed in Canada. CANADIAN FOOD INSPECTION AGENCY – Safe Food for Canadians Act and Regulations (SFCR), in respect of fresh produce food safety and compliance requirements. CBSA – Special Import Measures Act (SIMA), in respect of protecting Canadian growers from unfair foreign competition. CBSA – Customs Act / border processes affecting fresh produce, in respect of facilitating efficient import/export movement of perishable goods. GLOBAL AFFAIRS CANADA / CBSA – CUSMA and trade disputes (including tariff and non-tariff barriers), in respect of maintaining predictable market access for Canadian fresh fruit and vegetables.

AAFC – Next Policy Framework -- ensuring that the federal government's next agriculture framework represents the needs and interests of edible horticultural growers Canada's National Food Security Strategy -- ensuring that the strategy represents the interests of edible horticulture growers. Competition in the grocery sector -- discussions related to improving the environment for increased competition in Canada's grocery sector Engagement with the federal government on issues affecting the secure, stable and competitive supply of fertilizer critical to agricultural production. Government of Canada – Red tape reduction / regulatory and administrative burden EMPLOYMENT AND SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT CANADA – Temporary Foreign Worker Program and Seasonal Agricultural Worker Program, in respect of ensuring reliable access to seasonal labour for horticulture. GLOBAL AFFAIRS CANADA – CUSMA and trade disputes (including tariff and non-tariff barriers), in respect of maintaining predictable market access for Canadian fresh fruit and vegetables. ECCC – carbon pricing and climate policy, in respect of competitiveness impacts on horticulture (including production, plastic, water). CFIA – Safe Food for Canadians Act and Regulations (SFCR), in respect of fresh produce food safety and compliance requirements. CBSA – border processes affecting fresh produce, facilitating efficient and fair import/export movement of perishable goods. HEALTH CANADA / PMRA – Pest Control Products Act, including registrations, re-evaluations, Maximum Residue Limits (MRLs) and international harmonization in respect of access to crop protection tools for horticulture. AAFC / Heath Canada (PRD) – Minor Use / grower-requested access pathways (e.g., minor use and own-use import pathways), in respect of timely access to pest management solutions. FINANCE CANADA – federal budget measures affecting horticulture competitiveness and program funding, in respect of adequate resourcing for sector priorities. AAFC – Business Risk Management programs (AgriStability, AgriInvest, AgriRecovery, AgriRisk), in respect of responsiveness to horticulture production risk. IRCC – Immigration and Refugee Protection Act and immigration policies related to temporary foreign agricultural workers, in respect of program integrity and workable pathways for employers and workers. CFIA – Organic regime and U.S.–Canada Organic Equivalency Arrangement, in respect of facilitating compliant trade in organic produce. CFIA – Plant Protection Act and plant health requirements, in respect of preventing introduction/spread of pests affecting horticulture.

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

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.

Agricultural Trade - Support multi-lateral and bi-lateral trade negotiations and policies that provide more free and open access to existing and new markets through reduced tariffs and non-tariff trade barriers on canola and its products. 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. Support passage of C-294, An Act to amend the Copyright Act (interoperability), to support production, competitiveness, and working capital on farm. Support passage of C-244, An Act to amend the Copyright Act (diagnosis, maintenance and repair), to support production, competitiveness, and working capital on farm. Support passage of Bill C-234, An Act to Amend the Greenhouse Gas Pollution Pricing Act, to further enable farmers' role as climate solutions providers and support competitiveness. Support Bill C-359, An Act to amend the Feeds Act, the Seeds Act and the Pest Control Products Act (provisional registration and approval), to promote production, innovation, and competitiveness on farm. Support a review of the Canada Grains Act to modernize role of Canadian Grain Commission to align with needs of the grain sector. 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. Ensure governments recognize the benefits that farmers provide to the environment. Including in relation to polices and regulations concerning carbon pricing, as it pertains to on-farm exemptions, offset protocols, rebates, and research. Climate change laws, policies, programs and regulations related to agriculture promote competitiveness and production on farms. Concern Bill C-282, An Act to amend the Department of Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Act (supply management) will cause negative impacts to Canada’s trade agenda. Climate/Environment - Advance canola-based biofuel as part of the solution for climate change. Canada's Clean Fuel Standard (CFS) incentivizes the use of canola-based biofuels. Canadian Environmental Protection Act and Pest Control Products Act and regulations as it relates to agricultural pest control products. Support enhanced resources for federal regulatory bodies to make science-based decisions on crop protection products and seed varieties. Advocate for clear, science and risk-based approach to regulation of pesticides and new plant breeding innovation and that it is facilitative for trade. Canada Transportation Act and regulations as it relates to the transportation of grain. Advocate for a fair and efficient railway transportation system that serves the needs of grain producers. Agriculture - Work to ensure the existing and upcoming Agricultural Policy Framework addresses the needs of canola farmers including business risk management, marketing and research. Maintain support for federal and shared funded programs.

Agricultural Trade - Support multi-lateral and bi-lateral trade negotiations and policies that provide more free and open access to existing and new markets through reduced tariffs and non-tariff trade barriers on canola and its products. 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. Discussions concerning railway and port strikes as it relates to economic development and trade labour disruptions. Transportation: to advocate for a fair and efficient railway transportation system that serves the needs of grain producers. Support right to repair and interoperability programs, policies, laws, and regulations that support farmer's choice and right to repair. 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. 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. Support a review of the Canada Grains Act to modernize role of Canadian Grain Commission to align with needs of the grain sector. 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. Ensure governments recognize the benefits that farmers provide to the environment. Including in relation to polices and regulations concerning carbon pricing, as it pertains to on-farm exemptions, offset protocols, rebates, and research. Climate change laws, policies, programs and regulations related to agriculture promote competitiveness and production on farms. Ensure Government recognizes and works with the agriculture sector to ensure farmers have access to skilled, competitive on-farm labour. Canadian Environmental Protection Act and Pest Control Products Act and regulations as it relates to agricultural pest control products. Support enhanced resources for federal regulatory bodies to make science-based decisions on crop protection products and seed varieties. Advocate for clear, science and risk-based approach to regulation of pesticides and new plant breeding innovation and that it is facilitative for trade. Agriculture - Work to ensure the existing and upcoming Agricultural Policy Framework addresses the needs of canola farmers including business risk management, marketing and research. Maintain support for federal and shared funded programs.

Communicating to Members of Parliament and Senate, federal departments and agencies a long term and comprehensive view of the role of research and post-secondary education as it relates to agriculture, food and nutrition, animals and health, in the growth of economic and societal wealth of Canada. Identification of critical infrastructure for food safety, security, sustainability and sovereignty, and public health related to nutrition, disease surveillance and prevention. Provide advice to federal departments and agencies regarding Agriculture, Food and Veterinary Medicine policies and priorities, and in particular Agricultural, Food and Veterinary Medicine policies and priorities related to skills development and capacity, funding and partnerships in scientific research and the technology transfer / extension to users of the research findings. Advice on regulations in related subjects. Communicating with public office holders in the areas of research funding priorities, funding cycles, processes and results; and skills and HQP (highly qualified personnel) needs for governments, industry and academia. Collaboration among Science and Technology and Policy Branches, and Agriculture, Food and Veterinary Medicine faculties of member universities, regarding the development and implementation of research clusters of federal and university organizations. Collaborating with Federal Government on strengthening Canadian universities arrangements with universities abroad

Regulatory and program efficiencies in the approval of new products for use in the production of food (i.e. pesticides, vet drugs, feed additives). Investment in national supply chain corridors for movement of agriculture products including reliable port and rail service. Investment in road and bridges necessary to move agriculture products from the farm to the national corridors. Advocating for the alignment of Canada regulations with the US for specified risk materials for cattle processing Temporary Foreign Workers Program - National Occupation Codes for herds person. Development of new agriculture and fisheries labour program. Housing requirements for TFW. Regulatory Cooperation Council Agenda - alignment with US regulations for livestock transport, product approval and border livestock inspection requirements Anti-microbial use and resistance - classification of growth promotants Advocating government for appropriate preparedness for animal disease outbreaks including Food and Mouth Disease. Traceability Systems and regulations Trade policy and regulations as it relates to import and export of cattle to the United States and increased market access to global markets for for Canadian beef products Climate Change policy as it relates to emissions from production of cattle/beef. Canadian Agriculture Policy - business risk management programming, environmental programming, Canada Food Policy

Regulatory and program efficiencies in the approval of new products for use in the production of food (i.e. pesticides, vet drugs, feed additives). Investment in national supply chain corridors for the movement of agriculture products including reliable port and rail service. Investment in roads and bridges necessary to move agriculture products from the farm gate to the national corridors. Temporary Foreign Workers Program - National Occupation Codes for herd persons, development of new agriculture and fisheries labour program, housing requirements for TFW. Advocating for the alignment of Canadian regulations with the US for specified risk materials for cattle processing Antimicrobial use and resistance - classification of growth promotants Regulatory Cooperation Council Agenda - alignment of Canada/ US regulations for livestock transport, product approval and border livestock inspection requirement Trade policy and regulations as it relates to import and export of cattle to the United States and increased market access to global markets for Canadian beef products. Traceability systems and regulations Canadian Agriculture Policy - business risk management programming, environmental programming, Canada Food Policy Advocating government to appropriately prepare for animal disease outbreaks including Foot and Mouth Disease. Climate policy as it relates to emissions from producing cattle/beef.

Lowering vehicle emmisions by advocating for the electrification of medium and heavy duty vehicles Health Canada's tobacco control program, including sustaining government funding levels, and implementation of effective programs and policies Drug cost relief for Canadians with respect to a new national program for catastrophic drug cost coverage. Regulations and/or amendments under the Tobacco Act, extend enhanced warning labels to all tobacco products, and control new forms of smoking and nicotine consumption, including water-pipes and e-cigarettes (vaping). All Aspects of tobacco control. Air Quality Management System (AQMS) in respect of approval for the final development and implementation of the proposed system with full involvement of stakeholders. Air Quality Health Index with respect to ensuring the Index is active in every province and major community across Canada.

Regulations and/or amendments under the Food and Drug Act (Natural Health Products), as it relates to monitoring of nicotine products such as nicotine pouches. Tuberculosis prevention and control in respect of enhanced programs for First Nations peoples and New Canadians. The Canadian Pandemic Influenza Plan in respect of the vaccination of Canadians and awareness for COPD and asthma patients. Regulations and/or amendments under the Tobacco Act, extend enhanced warning labels to all tobacco products, and control new forms of smoking and nicotine consumption, including water-pipes and e-cigarettes. All Aspects of tobacco control. Regulation of Cannabis with respect to protecting the lung health of Canadians, including second hand cannabis smoke and research on cannabis. Obtain increased funding for research into lung disease from the Institute of Circulatory and Respiratory Health under the Canadian Institutes of Health Research, with a special focus on funding for clinical and translational research. Indoor air quality with respect to the development and implementation of programs to ensure improved indoor air quality in First Nations communities. Indoor air quality with respect to Income Tax Act for a radon mitigation rebate Health Canada's tobacco control program, including sustaining government funding levels, and implementation of effective programs and policies Hazardous Products Act, as it relates to the domestic use of asbestos Grants or contributions for the provision of technical assistance in the design and deployment of new respiratory health safety training programs. Drug cost relief for Canadians with respect to a new national program for catastrophic drug cost coverage. Chemicals Management Plan with respect to ensuring ongoing, adequate funding for the program to achieve reductions in outdoor and indoor toxic air pollutants. Canadian Tuberculosis Committee for Canadian strategies and priorities with respect to tuberculosis prevention and control. Amendments to the Tobacco Act with respect to increasing tobacco taxation and penalties for contraband cigarettes (formerly known as Bill S-5, An Act to amend the Tobacco Act and the Non-smokers’ Health Act and to make consequential amendments to other Acts). Amendments to the List of Toxic Substances in Schedule 1 of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999 (CEPA 1999) with regards to air pollutants. Amendments to the Canadian Environmental Protection Act with respect to increasing federal environmental enforcement powers to ensure better air quality. Amendments to the Canadian Environmental Protection Act in respect of developing a nation-wide Air Quality Management System for Canada to improve air quality. Amendments to the Canada Wide Standard (CWS) for particulate matter and ozone pertaining to wood-burning stoves. Amendments to the Canada Transportation Act with respect to controlling the carriage of pets in airplane passenger cabins to protect the health and safety of individuals with chronic lung disease. Air Quality Management System (AQMS) in respect of approval for the final development and implementation of the proposed system with full involvement of stakeholders. Air Quality Health Index with respect to ensuring the Index is active in every province and major community across Canada.

Advocating for addressing the lung health issues caused by radon gas. Advocating for addressing the lung health issues caused by air pollution from wildfires. Advocating for the electrification of medium- and heavy-duty vehicles. Advocating for a comprehensive vaping flavour ban that will reduce the appeal of e-cigarettes for Canadian youth.

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.

Engaging with the federal government to support farmer-led initiatives that improve sustainability and fertilizer use efficiency across Canadian agriculture. This includes advancing voluntary, science-based programs such as 4R Nutrient Stewardship (Right Source, Right Rate, Right Time, Right Place) and working with government to improve data, support practical policy approaches, and ensure environmental goals are science-based and do not compromise agricultural productivity. Providing input on the development and implementation of climate and environmental policies related to fertilizer production, including industrial decarbonization frameworks such as the Output-Based Pricing System (OBPS), Emissions-Intensive Trade-Exposed (EITE) assessments, and related provincial programs. Advocating for policies and programs that support the development, production, and manufacturing of key fertilizer products—including nitrogen, potash, phosphate, and sulphur—in Canada to enhance domestic production and ensure national food and economic security. Engagement with the federal government on issues affecting the international trade of fertilizer products, including policies related to market access, global competitiveness, and the secure and stable supply of fertilizer imports and exports critical to agricultural production. Engaging the federal government on the cumulative impact of fiscal and regulatory measures on the fertilizer industry in Canada. This includes climate and environmental compliance frameworks, investment tax credits, permitting timelines, and other policies affecting industry competitiveness. Providing input to the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) on the regulatory oversight of fertilizer products, including policies related to product approvals, labelling requirements, and the transportation, storage, and sale of fertilizer. Engaging the federal government on policy, regulatory, and infrastructure initiatives related to the reliable and efficient movement of essential crop input products throughout Canada and to international markets. This includes discussions on supply chain resiliency, transportation corridors, and trade-enabling infrastructure necessary to support domestic agriculture and international food systems. Regulations regarding the transportation of dangerous goods and designated fertilizer products. Input on water policy as it relates to the impact and management of fertilizer products. Explosives Regulations regarding safety and security in handling of explosive precursors to reduce the risk of criminal acts. Engaging the government on its initiative to reduce fertilizer emissions by 30% from 2020 levels. Changes to the Fertilizers Act and regulations regarding the use, registration, or safety of fertilizer products

Regulations regarding the transportation of dangerous goods and designated fertilizer products. Providing input to the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) on the regulatory oversight of fertilizer products, including policies related to product approvals, labelling requirements, and the transportation, storage, and sale of fertilizer. Providing input on the development and implementation of climate and environmental policies related to fertilizer production, including industrial decarbonization frameworks such as the Output-Based Pricing System (OBPS), Emissions-Intensive Trade-Exposed (EITE) assessments, and related provincial programs. Input on water policy as it relates to the impact and management of fertilizer products. Explosives Regulations regarding safety and security in handling of explosive precursors to reduce the risk of criminal acts. Engaging with the federal government to support farmer-led initiatives that improve sustainability and fertilizer use efficiency across Canadian agriculture. This includes advancing voluntary, science-based programs such as 4R Nutrient Stewardship (Right Source, Right Rate, Right Time, Right Place) and working with government to improve data, support practical policy approaches, and ensure environmental goals are science-based and do not compromise agricultural productivity. Engaging the government on its initiative to reduce fertilizer emissions by 30% from 2020 levels. Engaging the federal government on the cumulative impact of fiscal and regulatory measures on the fertilizer industry in Canada. This includes climate and environmental compliance frameworks, investment tax credits, permitting timelines, and other policies affecting industry competitiveness. Engaging the federal government on policy, regulatory, and infrastructure initiatives related to the reliable and efficient movement of essential crop input products throughout Canada and to international markets. This includes discussions on supply chain resiliency, transportation corridors, and trade-enabling infrastructure necessary to support domestic agriculture and international food systems. Engagement with the federal government on issues affecting the international trade of fertilizer products, including policies related to market access, global competitiveness, and the secure and stable supply of fertilizer imports and exports critical to agricultural production. Changes to the Fertilizers Act and regulations regarding the use, registration, or safety of fertilizer products Advocating for policies and programs that support the development, production, and manufacturing of key fertilizer products—including nitrogen, potash, phosphate, and sulphur—in Canada to enhance domestic production and ensure national food and economic security.

Seeking government action to recognize fertilizer as an essential good necessary for both domestic and global food production. Regulations regarding the transportation of dangerous goods and designated fertilizer products. Input on water policy as it relates to the impact and management of fertilizer products. Input on economic and fiscal policy as it relates to the fertilizer industry in Canada and its global competitiveness. Input on climate change and greenhouse gas policy, strategies. Explosives Regulations regarding safety and security in handling of explosive precursors to reduce the risk of criminal acts. Engaging the government on its initiative to reduce fertilizer emissions by 30% from 2020 levels. Changes to the Fertilizers Act and regulations regarding the use, registration, or safety of fertilizer products

Proposed legislative changes related to tax fairness affecting Canadian-controlled private corporations (CCPC) Bill C-208 (An Act to amend the Income Tax Act) - discussing the challenges the government's changes could create for those in the agriculture sector. Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG): Sustainable Agriculture Strategy and the role the sector is playing in ESG related matters, as well as the challenges faced by the sector. Amendments to the Income Tax Act Section 143 (Communal Organizations) respecting Hutterite Colonies Discussions with Emergency Preparedness around new Flood Insurance and Disaster Financial Assistance Arrangements (DFAA) programs. Seeking opportunities for MNP's Aboriginal Consulting Group to partner with Government to promote Aboriginal health, economic development, infrastructure and quality of life. Business Risk Management (BRM) programs - discussing the various educations gaps across the agriculture sector with the current BRM programs.

Seeking opportunities for MNP's Indigenous Consulting Group to partner with Government to promote Indigenous health, education, economic development, infrastructure, assurance services, disaster recovery and quality of life. Proposed legislative changes related to tax fairness, complexity and compliance affecting Canadian-controlled private corporations (CCPC) and small and medium enterprise market in Canada Bill S-211, an Act to enact the Fighting Against Forced Labour and Child Labour in Supply Chains Act and to amend the Customs Tariff, with respect to reporting requirements under the Act. Amendments to the Income Tax Act Section 143 (Communal Organizations) and programs and benefits respecting Hutterite Colonies Advice related to business risk management, farm succession planning and sustainability issues in the Canadian agriculture space.

Seeking opportunities for MNP's Aboriginal Consulting Group to partner with Government to promote Aboriginal health, economic development, infrastructure and quality of life. Proposed legislative changes related to tax fairness affecting Canadian-controlled private corporations (CCPC) Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG): Sustainable Agriculture Strategy and the role the sector is playing in ESG related matters, as well as the challenges faced by the sector. Discussions with Emergency Preparedness around new Flood Insurance and Disaster Financial Assistance Arrangements (DFAA) programs. Business Risk Management (BRM) programs - discussing the various educations gaps across the agriculture sector with the current BRM programs. Bill C-208 (An Act to amend the Income Tax Act) - discussing the challenges the government's changes could create for those in the agriculture sector. Amendments to the Income Tax Act Section 143 (Communal Organizations) respecting Hutterite Colonies

Discussions with officials around CBSA policies regarding auto theft. Transportation Security Regulations (MTSR) to improve security capabilities of port authorities. Privacy and Access to Information: Ensuring a fair and competitive framework for ports as commercially viable entities. Impact assessments: seeking clarity and precision on timelines for reviews. Environment and Energy: promoting ports as an environmentally progressive transport hubs integral to global supply chains and regional economic development. Canada Marine Act and Bill C-33: seeking changes to letters patent processes to provide greater financial flexibility for ports, governance reforms and other changes to Bill C-33 and the Canada Marine Act.

Discussions with officials on the audit of CPA infrastructure. Discussions with officials with regards to cruise tourism. Seeking changes to the Canada Marine Act. Discussions with officials with regards to the Ports Canada Conference. Discussions with officials with regards to Canada and U.S. trade and Trump trade measures. Discussions with officials with regards to border security. Discussions with officials with regards to trade relations between Canada and the United States of America. Supply chain fluidity and the role of the National Supply Chain Office in supply chain challenges. The provision of border services by CBSA at sufficient levels to support new and existing trade. Meeting Canada's supply chain infrastructure deficit and how it will be financed and funded. Seeking funding from Transport and Finance. Influencing the National Supply Chain Strategy by submitting detailed recommendations. Seeking changes to the Marine Transportation Security Regulations (MTSR) to improve security capabilities of port authorities. Privacy and Access to Information: Ensuring a fair and competitive framework for ports as commercially viable entities. National Trade Corridors Fund: Seeking funding for port infrastructure needs, also seeking funding under NTCF or other programs for decarbonization and deferred maintenance of infrastructure. Impact assessments: seeking clarity and precision on timelines for reviews. Environment and Energy: promoting ports as an environmentally progressive transport hubs integral to global supply chains and regional economic development.