GCCA Canadian Cold Chain Policy Forum

Keynote – Advancing Canadian Agriculture: A Conversation on Sustainability, Growth, and Resilience

Keynote Presenter: Tom Rosser, Assistant Deputy Minister of Market and Industry Services Branch, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada

Tom Rosser, Assistant Deputy Minister of Market and Industry Services Branch of Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada will kick off GCCA’s first Canadian Policy Forum with a discussion of the Government of Canada’s work on a sustainable agriculture strategy, export growth, and resiliency

Transportation Trends & Outlook

Keynote Presenter: Lindsay Robles

Lindsay Robles serves as the Director of Transportation Statistics and Modal Analysis for Transport Canada. Lindsay will discuss recent trends in rail, marine, and air transportation and give an outlook for key commodities and transportation systems.

Discussion Panel: Policies and Programs to Tackle Food Loss and Waste

Moderator: Ali Ehsassi MP

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Strengthening Supply Chains: Perspectives from the Conservative Shadow Minister

Keynote Presenter: Matt Jeneroux MP

Matt Jeneroux has been the Member of Parliament for Edmonton Riverbend since 2015. He will share his perspective as Conservative Shadow Minister for Supply Chain Issues, including next steps to strengthen supply chains following the Supply Chain Task Force Report.

GCCA Advocacy Update

Presenter: Philip Baldwin, Principal at Tactix

CFIA Update – Emerging Issues in Food Policy

Presenter: J.-G. Forgeron

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency’s Executive Vice President, J.-G. Forgeron will share an update on the work of the CFIA, including the recent consultation on the Safe Food for Canadians Act, which GCCA participated in earlier this year, as well as CFIA’s new Indo-Pacific Office in the Philippines that it manages with Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada.

Insights on Transport Canada and the new Supply Chain Office

Keynote Presenter: Arun Thangaraj

As the most senior civil servant at Transport Canada, Deputy Minister Arun Thangaraj will speak to the work of the new Supply Chain Office, as well as Transport Canada’s role in federally-regulated transportation amid the recent disruptions at Canada’s railways and ports.

Panel Discussion: Industry Outlook with Supply Chain Partners

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