Rouba Al Fattal

To provide input on the development of the Next Agricultural Policy Framework and related value-added agri-food and food-security policy. To educate government on how trade diversification and access to international export markets affect the company's operations. To seek funding under the AgriMarketing Market Diversification stream for small and medium-sized enterprises. To seek funding under the National Research Council Industrial Research Assistance Program, AgriScience Projects, and the Agricultural Clean Technology Program. To seek funding under the Business Scale-Up and Productivity program, the Regional Tariff Response Initiative, the Regional Development and Innovation Initiative, and the Strategic Response Fund (food security callout).

Legislative proposals and policy changes affecting local economies, the investment climate and general competitiveness of the beverage sector in Canada, including tax, tariff advertising, CUSMA, labelling and pre-budget consultations. Matters regarding the regulation of environmental labelling, recycled content and single-use plastics; discussion about the collection and recycling of beverage containers. Improving regulatory interpretation (guidance) development to enhance regulatory transparency and outcomes Food and Drug Regulations as it pertains to food ingredients, food additives, food labelling, food advertising and food safety. Beverage container recycling programs, recycling targets for beverage containers, a federal plastics registry, national standards for extended producer responsibility reporting, environmental labelling, recycled content requirements, microplastics, single-use plastics, and international plastics policy and agreements.

Regulatory review and workplans impacting agriculture and agri-food. Labour and Foreign Worker Programs Tariffs, tariff-rate quotas (TRQs), remission and their administration in Canada. Clean Fuels Regulations, their administration and implications for Canadian grain, oilseeds, their products and markets. Temporary Foreign Worker Program and its administration in Canada. Programs available to the food industry under the Canadian Agricultural Partnership and policy design of Next Agriculture Policy Framework. Programs available to the food industry under federal funds. Policies or programs impacting workforce in federally regulated sectors. Pan-Canadian Framework on Clean Growth & Climate Change policy approach and its administration. Livestock Market Interruption Strategy – impact of development of a national animal health and welfare strategy as it relates to an animal disease outbreak scenario in Canada. Impact of the changes to the traceability regulations in Canada. Government of Canada COVID-19 Response and engagement with industry. Government of Canada approach to mitigating supply chain constraints for industry. Government of Canada approach to infrastructure development and improvements at major ports. Free Trade Agreements negotiations and policy implementation opportunities for Canada agriculture and agri-food sector. CFIA's Inspection Modernization - impact of new inspection requirements for agriculture and agri-food facilities. Aquaculture: Net-pen salmon farming as it relates to licensing and future policy and regulatory framework for BC salmon farming.

Discussing the importance of investment into the Canadian domestic food supply chain to ensure food security for Canadians Discussing regulatory irritants and opportunities to improve efficiency in Canada's food system Discussing the importance of food safety and a strong regulatory framework that underpins the safety of food in Canada The National Animal Health and Welfare Strategy, planning for a foreign animal disease outbreak and updating the Animal Transport Regulations. The implementation of the Canada Disability Benefit Act Raising awareness about the the economic and environmental benefits of Anaerobic Digestion and methane reduction Preparedness for African Swine Fever Policies and programs that address the social determinants of health Implementation of a national school food program Free trade negotiations and opportunities for enhanced pork trade. Development of a national food policy Clarifying details of The Investment Tax Credit