Canola Council of Canada

What they're asking for

In the registry's own words. Descriptions are only filed for meetings since mid-2024.

1. 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.

   June 18, 2026 · Yasir Naqvi · Liberal · Environment; Industry; International Relations; International Trade; Agriculture

2. Advancing biofuels policy and the benefits of biofuels for canola farmers, processors, and rural communities.

   June 10, 2026 · Branden Leslie · Conservative · Energy; Environment; International Trade; Agriculture; Taxation and Finance

3. Ensuring that the regulation of crop protection products and seed innovations are made using the best available science.

   May 28, 2026 · Heath MacDonald · Liberal · Environment; Health; Industry; International Trade; Agriculture

4. Working to secure market access for Canadian canola products

   April 21, 2026 · Anita Anand · Liberal · Environment; Industry; International Relations; International Trade; Agriculture

5. 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.

   June 23, 2025 · Kody Blois · Liberal · Environment; Health; Industry; International Relations; International Trade

6. 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.

   February 10, 2025 · John Barlow · Conservative · Environment; Health; Industry; International Relations; International Trade

7. Working on rail and labour policy as it relates to the movement and export of canola and canola products.

   October 3, 2024 · Philip Lawrence · Conservative · Environment; Industry; International Relations; International Trade; Labour

Full meeting log

116 MP-directed communications since January 2024, from the Registry of Lobbyists.