Recommendation

The Committee recommends that the government maintain its support for the Value Chain Roundtables (VCRTs) so that they continue to contribute to the success of the agri-food sector.

Recommendation

The Committee recommends that the government, in collaboration with the industry, propose a clear definition of the term “natural meat” to prevent any confusion among consumers.

Recommendation

The Committee recommends that the government encourage initiatives that enable drivers to take proper training so that they can transport animals safely.

Recommendation

The Committee recommends that the government continue to work closely with all stakeholders in the food supply chain, including other levels of government, consumers, and major trading partners (especially the United States), to ensure that Canada’s food safety system is effective, harmonized, efficient, modern, and able to adapt quickly to the changing needs of all stakeholders.

Recommendation

The Committee recommends that the government continue its efforts to improve the regulatory environment between Canada and the  United States, and ensure equivalence of standards between the  two countries.

Recommendation

The Committee recommends that Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada examine all federal policies affecting the plant breeding sector including available grants and contributions, in-house research programs, intellectual property rights, and regulatory processes; and develop a policy strategy that will encourage the development of new varieties of grains and oilseeds and improve competition in the plant breeding sector.

Recommendation

The Committee recommends that Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada and Transport Canada review, in cooperation with the industry, the design of the Grain Monitoring Program to define additional criteria to monitor and measure the performance of the Canadian Grain Handling and Transportation System, and look at different options to disseminate the information as close to real time as possible.

Recommendation

The Committee recommends that the Government of Canada continue its efforts toward a comprehensive reform of the Canadian Grain Commission to make it more efficient in the service of Canadian grain producers.

Recommendation

The Committee recommends that the government establish, in collaboration with its trading partners, a tolerance threshold that is based on scientific studies and feasible for the industry in order to prevent trade disruptions when LLP is detected.

Recommendation

The Committee recommends that the Government of Canada amend the Importation of Intoxicating Liquors Act in order to include the interprovincial importation of beer and spirits for personal consumption.

Recommendation

The Committee recommends that the Government of Canada continue to invest in innovation and research and development to support the Canadian beverages industry.

Recommendation

The Committee recommends that the Government of Canada update the compositional standards for the various types of alcoholic beverages such as beer to keep pace with the changing market.

Recommendation

The Committee recommends that the Government of Canada review the labelling standard for the various types of alcoholic beverages to keep pace with the changing market and to ensure that labelling is meaningful to consumers and not misleading.

Recommendation

The Committee recommends that the Government of Canada consult with stakeholders regarding excise tax exemption on Canadian alcoholic beverages in order to promote the development of Canadian alcoholic beverages industry.