Lobbying registration dated 2026-03-03
Registrant: Andy Harrington
Client: CANADIAN FOODGRAINS BANK
Targeted institutions:
Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)
Finance Canada (FIN)
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
Prime Minister's Office (PMO)
House of Commons
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
Global Affairs Canada (GAC)
Senate of Canada
Government funding received:
Institution: Global Affairs Canada (GAC)
Amount: 40797718.00
Lobbying activity details:
GAC Feminist International Assistance Policy - Improve the effectiveness of the agricultural development component of this policy, particularly with regard to smallholder farmers.
International Development. Discussion showcasing the results from our Nature Positive project which is part of the Partnering for Climate (P4C) program. The project responds to poverty and hunger, addressing climate change and building long-term economic resilience in sub-Saharan Africa.  We asked for support in ensuring Canada’s next climate finance commitment prioritizes smallholder farmers and their communities in the Global South in adapting to climate change.
International development and international relations. Discussion on the importance of focusing on food security in humanitarian efforts, in light of the expected cuts to development funding. Additionally, discussion on the importance of official development assistance (ODA), alongside trade and economic stability to Canada, highlighting that ODA facilitates other aspects of international relationships.
Canadian Food Aid Policy with regard to improved effectiveness and impact
Status of negotiations of the next climate finance package post 2026 in the context of the Canadian Coalition on Climate Change.
Canada's position on the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change negotiations with particular focus on the food security implications
International development. Discussion on Canada's official development assistance (ODA) and the need for it to prioritize food security. As a global leader in agriculture and food, Canada should help communities around the world dealing with rising food prices, climate change and conflict by prioritizing support for agriculture and food systems in its ODA.
Renegotiation of the Food Aid Convention with regard to Canadian leadership and improved effectiveness
Discussion about Canada's official development aid (ODA) and its value to Canadian foreign policy, as well as the need for Canada to contribute its fair share in terms of the percentage of aid per gross national income.
Discussion about Canada's official development assistance, its value to Canadian foreign policy and an appeal for Canada not to reduce aid but to show global leadership following the USAID cuts and decreases in aid budgets by some donor countries.