Simon Lafortune

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. 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.

Agricultural Trade - support multi-lateral and bi-lateral trade negotiations and policies that provide free and open access to new markets through reduced tariffs and non-tariff barriers on canola and its products. Provide farmers necessary 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. Transportation - ensure the Canada Transportation Act works in the best possible way for the Agricultural sector International Trade - multi and bi-lateral trade negotiations to maintain and increase canola exports. Support the modernization of the World Trade Organization as a mechanism to promote rules-based trade. Support additional government resources to help solve technical trade barriers. 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 farmer 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. Economic Development - supporting the economic development of rural communities and the Canadian economy by advocating for policies that help farmers succeed. Climate change laws, policies, programs and regulations related to agriculture, promote competitiveness and production on farms. climate/environment - Renewable Fuels, supporting the development of renewable fuels in Canada. Canada's Clean Fuel standard incentivizes the use of canola bases fuels. 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 Water Agency - to create and implement and adapt a pan Canadian water monitoring framework that would have positive impacts for canola farmers Canada Grains Act - to support a review of and modernize the role of the Canadian Grain Commission to align with the needs of the grain sector. Agriculture - policies and programs Growing Forward and the impact on the Agriculture Industry

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.

Working to secure market access for Canadian canola products Supporting multi-lateral and bi-lateral trade negotiations and the implementation of existing agreements to reduce tariffs and non-tariff trade barriers on canola and its products. Implementing a national water monitoring program that supports the environmental safety of plan protection products. Expanding renewable content in diesel as part of Canada's Clean Fuel Standard and increasing the use of biofuels to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Ensuring that the regulation of crop protection products and seed innovations are made using the best available science. Encouraging the development of an Agriculture Policy Framework that supports the competitiveness and growth of the canola sector, including support for the federal and shared funded programs through the Agricultural Policy Framework. The Canadian Agricultural Partnership is the current policy framework for federal and provincial agricultural programs. Encouraging health/safety/environment approval framework for Plants with Novel Traits and plant breeding innovations that support innovation. Continue obtaining support to resolve market access issues and enhance canola utilization from Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada's "Agri-Marketing" Program. Continue obtaining support for federal and jointly funded research programs though the Agricultural Policy Framework such as the AgriScience Cluster. The Cluster is a partnership between Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada and the canola industry to produce research that reduces production risk, improves yield, increases market demand and enhances focus on sustainability.

Support the enforcement and aftercare of implemented trade agreements by encouraging and facilitating technical expertise related to non-tariff barriers to trade for Canadian cereals. Support expansion of multi-lateral and bi-lateral trade negotiations and implementation of agreements to reduce tariffs, technical barriers, and non-tariff barriers to trade for Canadian cereals. Ensuring that the Canadian cereals industry continues to be regulated by the best available science when considering crop protection products, and plant breeding innovation. Encourage the development of infrastructure and innovation initiatives that will allow the Canadian agriculture and cereals industries to continue to be world leaders in science-based research and development, while ensuring the maintenance of our competitive export position into the future. Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada's AgriScience Program which aims to accelerate the pace of innovation by providing funding and support for pre-commercial science activities and cutting-edge research that benefits the agriculture and agri-food sector and Canadians. Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada's AgriMarketing Program which aims to assist in the increase and diversification of Canadian agricultural exports to international markets.

Bill C-223, An act to amend the Divorce Act, regarding protections for victims of family violence S-206, An Act to develop a national framework for a guaranteed livable basic income, with respect to the need for a basic income guarantee to advance women's security C-16, An Act to amend certain Acts in relation to criminal and correctional matters (child protection, gender-based violence, delays and other measures), with respect to protections for women and victims of violence Amending Bill S-228, An Act to amend the Criminal Code (sterilization procedures) Canada Disability Benefit: amount and regulations for the Canada Disability Benefit Amending the Employment insurance Act to remove discriminatory provisions towards women on parental leave Enacting legislative changes addressing the use of parental alienation accusations and associated pseudo-concepts in family law, to ensure safety for women and children who are victims of family violence. Stopping parental alienation accusations in family court. Federal Budget with respect to sustained funding for WAGE and for Women's Rights organizations. Bill C-21: An Act to amend certain Acts and to make certain consequential amendments (firearms), with respect to banning assault-style firearms and domestic/family violence provisions.