Lobbying registration dated 2026-03-24
Registrant: Hannah Hamilton
Client: Fertilizer Canada
Targeted institutions:
Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA)
Transportation Safety Board of Canada (TSB)
Treasury Board Of Canada Secretariat (TBS)
Global Affairs Canada (GAC)
Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA)
Transport Canada (TC)
Intergovernmental Affairs Secretariat (IGA)
Finance Canada (FIN)
Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada (CIRNAC)
Canadian Transportation Agency (CTA)
House of Commons
Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev)
Rural Economic Development (Minister’s Office)
Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
Canada Revenue Agency (CRA)
Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada (OPC)
Privy Council Office (PCO)
Senate of Canada
Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC)
Health Canada (HC)
Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)
Public Safety Canada (PS)
Prime Minister's Office (PMO)
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA)
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC)
Impact Assessment Agency of Canada (IAAC)
Acts: Fertilizers Act
Government funding received:
Lobbying activity details:
Engaging the federal government on policy, regulatory, and infrastructure initiatives related to the reliable and efficient movement of essential crop input products throughout Canada and to international markets. This includes discussions on supply chain resiliency, transportation corridors, and trade-enabling infrastructure necessary to support domestic agriculture and international food systems.
Engagement with the federal government on issues affecting the international trade of fertilizer products, including policies related to market access, global competitiveness, and the secure and stable supply of fertilizer imports and exports critical to agricultural production.
Advocating for policies and programs that support the development, production, and manufacturing of key fertilizer products—including nitrogen, potash, phosphate, and sulphur—in Canada to enhance domestic production and ensure national food and economic security.
Regulations regarding the transportation of dangerous goods and designated fertilizer products.
Engaging the government on its initiative to reduce fertilizer emissions by 30% from 2020 levels.
Engaging with the federal government to support farmer-led initiatives that improve sustainability and fertilizer use efficiency across Canadian agriculture. This includes advancing voluntary, science-based programs such as 4R Nutrient Stewardship (Right Source, Right Rate, Right Time, Right Place) and working with government to improve data, support practical policy approaches, and ensure environmental goals are science-based and do not compromise agricultural productivity.
Engaging the federal government on the cumulative impact of fiscal and regulatory measures on the fertilizer industry in Canada. This includes climate and environmental compliance frameworks, investment tax credits, permitting timelines, and other policies affecting industry competitiveness.
Providing input on the development and implementation of climate and environmental policies related to fertilizer production, including industrial decarbonization frameworks such as the Output-Based Pricing System (OBPS), Emissions-Intensive Trade-Exposed (EITE) assessments, and related provincial programs.
Input on water policy as it relates to the impact and management of fertilizer products.
Providing input to the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) on the regulatory oversight of fertilizer products, including policies related to product approvals, labelling requirements, and the transportation, storage, and sale of fertilizer.
Explosives Regulations regarding safety and security in handling of explosive precursors to reduce the risk of criminal acts.
Changes to the Fertilizers Act and regulations regarding the use, registration, or safety of fertilizer products