Roy Karam

Advocating for the publication of educational materials for farmers in relation to the requirements of the Feed Regulations. Advocating to improve the regulatory burden of the feed regulations on farmers. Advocating for a new Canadian Community Health Survey - Nutrition. Advocating that government mandate the application of a rural-agricultural and economic lens to the policy development process for any policy with implications for farmers and rural Canada. Discussing Health Canada's next steps around the regulation of foods derived from somatic cell nuclear transfer clones and their offspring, and any implications for dairy farmers. Advocating for a health claim for yogurt and type II diabetes. Advocating for the adoption of the Digestible Indispensible Amino Acid Score (DIAAS) as Canada's official protein quality assessment methodology. Advocating for the protection of dairy standards of identity and compositional standards, and against the misuse of standardized dairy terms by non-dairy or lab-made products. Advocating for improved Canadian access to a wide range of critically needed veterinary healthcare tools to help improve animal welfare and reduce antimicrobial resistance. Advocating for increased federal livestock traceability requirements. Discussing dairy farmers' role in supporting the federal framework and action plan on antimicrobial use and antimicrobial resistance. Advocating for support to help farmers adjust to recent updates to the farm building code and freedom of movement requirements under the revised Code of Practice for the Care and Handling of Dairy Cattle. Collaborating with officials on the prevention, preparedness, response, and recovery relating to animal health emergencies, such as disease events or natural disasters. Advocating that the government maintain funding for programs under the next Agricultural Policy Framework (e.g. programs that support on-farm sustainability and best management practices, research, disaster relief, outbreak mitigation, business risk management, etc). Advocating for exemptions from duplicative farm-level reporting requirements under Phase II of the Federal Plastics Registry. Advocating that the federal government maintain funding where possible and ensure continuity of dairy research and that no negative impacts occur to dairy research as a result of recent funding cuts. Advocating on the importance of maintaining programs and funding that support on-farm best management practices as we work towards our mutual sustainability goals. Advocating that the government take care to ensure no direct/indirect impacts to supply management or the functioning of the system occur as a result of any changes to facilitate interprovincial trade. Advocating that the government ensure the appropriate allocation of Tariff Rate Quotas under the Comprehensive Review of the Allocation and Administration of Tariff Rate Quotas for Dairy, Poultry and Egg Products. Advocating that no concessions impacting dairy or supply management be granted in the context of any negotiations with ASEAN. Advocating that no concessions impacting dairy or supply management be granted in the context of any negotiations with the United Kingdom. Advocating that no concessions impacting dairy or supply management be granted in the context of any negotiations with Mercosur. Advocating that no concessions impacting dairy or supply management be granted in the context of any negotiations with the U.S. Advocating that no concessions impacting dairy or supply management be granted in the context of any negotiations at the WTO. Advocating for increased resources for CBSA and CFIA border enforcement of dairy regulations. This includes ensuring rigorous trade compliance of dairy imports to prevent circumvention of tariff-rate quotas (TRQs) and upholding domestic standards for all imported dairy products.

Health Canada's consultation and next steps around regulation of foods derived from somatic cell nuclear transfer clones. Agriculture and dairy farming (Farm Management and Technology and Social/Policy Challenges) International trade negotiations and ensuring mitigation measures for existing/future trade agreements. 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. 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 ag

Hazardous Products Act and Regulations regarding interpretation and technical amendments/guidance to the Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System

Cost Recovery Programs with respect to the Pest Management Regulatory Agency for registered pest control products, the Health Products & Food Branch for hard surface disinfectants, sanitizers and food contact sanitizers and CEPA's New Substances Regulations. Food and Drug Regulations with respect to the pre-market authority for the sale of disinfectant products, sanitizers, food contact sanitizers and post-market reporting. Canadian Environmental Protection Act (CEPA) with respect to amendments (S5). Competition Act with respect to Environmental Claims Guidance, Made in Canada/Product of Canada Guidance. Canadian Environment Protection Act and its regulations for Volatile Organic Compounds in certain products and HFCs. Pest Control Products Act and regulations of domestic and institutional pest control products. Hazardous Products Act and Regulations regarding interpretation and technical amendments/guidance to the Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System. Chemicals Management Plan regarding the review of existing, and new substances, which may be used in consumer and commercial products. Cabinet Directive on Regulation regarding the expectations and requirements in the development, management and review of federal regulations. Controlled Drugs & Substances Regulation with regard to precursors Canada Consumer Product Safety Act, in respect of regulations for labelling, incident reporting and compliance of consumer products.

Monitoring for any changes to the output-based pricing system and its provincial equivalency, and any related programs that advance or impede emissions-reducing technologies. Input regarding policies that enhance or impede the competitiveness of Canada's agriculture and fertilizer industries. Ensuring the ongoing reliability of the transportation supply chain. Advancing economically and environmentally sustainable agriculture practices including nutrient management protocols.

Discussion around the Fisheries Act and associated regulations and policies; particular discussion around impacts and interactions with irrigation operations and infrastructure in Alberta. Consultation with government officials regarding mitigation and preventative measures of aquatic invasive species Engagement with the federal government regarding the review and approval process for agricultural products falling under the jurisdiction of the Pest Management Regulatory Agency. Discussions with government regarding irrigation, water management, climate risk adaptation and infrastructure

Discussion around the Fisheries Act and associated regulations and policies; particular discussion around impacts and interactions with irrigation operations and infrastructure in Alberta. Engagement with the federal government regarding the review and approval process for agricultural products falling under the jurisdiction of the Pest Management Regulatory Agency. Discussions with government regarding irrigation, water management, climate risk adaptation and infrastructure Consultation with government officials regarding mitigation and preventative measures of aquatic invasive species

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."

Lobbying to advocate for a refundable tax credit for persons diagnosed with Celiac.

Seniors health, access to safe food in long term care and assisted living facilities Research to help find, treat and cure celiac disease to improve quality of life of those afflicted. Request amendments to the Income Tax Act to help remove the administrative barriers preventing Canadians affected by celiac disease from claiming the excess (incremental) cost of gluten-free products as a medical expense under section 118.2(2)(r) of the Act. Public awareness of celiac disease in Canada to help improve diagnosis rates and improve quality of life. National School Food Program, inclusive food policies for people with celiac disease. Monitoring access to safe gluten-free food for Canadians with celiac disease. Celiac Canada is asking Health Canada to implement changes to fortification of gluten-free flour to the equivalence of gluten-containing flours and seek modernization of gluten-free regulations.

Discuss details and provide information to elected officials, minister, staff and officials regarding the request for AI funding to support Brain Research Invite Ministers and MPs to attend research announcements on behalf of the government. Seeking funds from Health Canada through the Canadian Brain Research Fund to continue to support Brain Research across Canada.

Fee for service by Pesticides Regulatory Directorate (PRD)- changes to User Fee Regulations under Pest Control Products Act (PCPA) Discussion with Pesticides Regulatory Directorate (PRD) as to the possibility of an Empty Pesticide Container Program as a condition of pesticide registration Regulatory Cooperation Council - reducing regulatory burden on Canada - U.S. trade as they pertain to plant science issues Protection of Proprietary Interests in Pesticides Data (PPIP) Policy - Discussion of policy components. Regulatory directive DIR 2007-03 Plant Biotechnology policy. - policy to be put in place for plant made industrial products, application of confined commercial environmental release policy to plant made industrial products - implementation of increased flexibility in confined field trials for plant biotech products -expanded market access for genetically modified crops Pest Control Products Act and Regulations relating to user import Own Use Import Program. with regards to health and safety, product access for Canadian growers and address economic outcome. Forward policy and implementation. We are seeking policies and programs that are supportive of plant science technologies.

Regulations and defence procurement Importance of CUSMA to the coatings sector. Regulatory Modernization and Red Tape Reduction Regulatory harmonization and reduction of trade irritants with major trading partners Discussions concerning railway and port strikes as it relates to economic development, trade and labour disruptions and global reputation as a reliable and on time supplier of products. Canada Transportation Act and regulations as it relates to the transportation of CASE raw materials and products. Support development of transportation and trade infrastructure that facilities the timely import and export of goods. Ensure government recognizes the environmental and stewardship practices and contributions that the CASE sector has made through recycling, research and development and innovation. The contributions should be recognizes through climate change laws, policies, programs, research, and regulations related to the CASE sector. Healthy Environments and Consumer Safety (HECS) as it pertains to consumer and hazardous products. Pest Control Products Act and the regulation of biocides. Pest Management Regulatory Agency and the transformation agenda. Government Cost Recovery and User Fee Programs with respect to the Pest Management Regulatory Agency. Chemicals Management Plan regarding the review of existing, and new substances, which may be used in the CASE sector. Canadian Environmental Protection Act (CEPA) with respect to the Right to a Healthy Environment. Canadian Environment Protection Act and its regulations for Volatile Organic Compounds. Cabinet Directive on Regulation regarding the expectations and requirements in the development, management and review of federal regulations. Multilateral and bilateral trade negotiations to maintain and expand opportunities to support the reduction in tariffs and non-tariff trade barriers. Support government efforts to eliminate technical barriers to trade.

Discuss increasing incidents of violence against health care workers, prevention, and enforcement of existing laws. Support nursing students through targeted financial support such as paid preceptorships and federal grants. Support internationally educated nurses through establishing a collaborative, multi-stakeholder body hosted by Health Canada, to lead national strategy, planning and coordination for internationally educated nurses' registration, integration and support. Targeted funding of $1 billion as an initial investment to immediately begin to address the current health care workforce crisis experienced by provinces/territories across Canada, with funding focused on short and long-term goals. To achieve patient-centred quality care based on the WHO’s comprehensive health labour markets framework that would be acceptable to, and delivered by, the provinces/territories. Provide sustainable funding so nurses and other healthcare workers have access to mental health supports. In keeping with the recommendations of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission, establish specific targets and timelines for the admission and graduation of First Nations, Métis and Inuit health professionals in all postsecondary institutions and provide funding dedicated to indigenous nurse students. Implementing a Universal single-payer pharmacare program. Fund innovative retention and recruitment programs targeted at early-career, mid-career and late-career nurses. Establish a dedicated coordinating body to address critical health workforce data gaps based on global best practices on health workforce management. Address health workforce shortages through the implementation of a comprehensive, pan-Canadian health human resources strategy, in coordination with the provinces and territories, backed by sufficient funding and with real accountability for achieving desired health outcomes; and address critical data gaps through significantly enhancing existing health workforce data infrastructure to standardize data collection and analysis across workers, sectors and jurisdictions, with links to relevant patient information, healthcare utilization and outcome data, for more fit-for-purpose planning and tools available at the provincial, territorial, regional and training program level. In designing this, Canada should draw on global best practices in health workforce planning including in Australia and New Zealand.