The Industry > Stakeholders
The dairy industry is composed of many participants and stakeholders. Described below are five organizations that play an important role in the industry. For a list of other industry participants, please visit our Links page.
The Canadian Dairy Commission, a federal Crown Corporation, plays a key role in co-ordinating the implementation of Canada's federal dairy policy and promotes the development and maintenance of a healthy and viable dairy industry.
The Commission co-operates closely with provincial governments, milk marketing boards and agencies, as well as producers, processors, further processors, consumers and exporters. Serving as an important facilitator for the work of these dairy stakeholders, the Commission helps determine and initiate policies and programs which meet industry needs while ensuring that Canadian consumers are provided with adequate supplies of quality dairy products. The Commission is also responsible for advising the Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food on major dairy industry issues.
The Commission's offices are located at 960 Carling Avenue, Building 55, Central Experimental Farm, Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0Z2. It can be reached by telephone at (613) 792-2000 or by email at cdc-ccl@agr.gc.ca.
Canadian Council of Grocery Distributors
The Canadian Council of Grocery Distributors (CCGD) is a not for profit organization committed to advancing and promoting the grocery and foodservice distribution industry in Canada. It recognizes and promotes industry best practices for the benefit of its members and Canadian consumers.
The Canadian Council of Grocery Distributors (CCGD) was established in 1919 under the name Canadian Wholesale Grocers Association, and was operated on a part-time basis until the mid-forties. By 1962, with changes in the distribution systems, the emergence of corporate chains and growing membership, the association name was changed to the Canadian Institute of Food Distribution. It started planning yearly conferences and seminars as well as establishing committee to review particular issues. It was only in 1987 that it adopted its current name.
A list of CCGD offices and contacts can be found on the CCGD Web site.
Supporting the public's right to food information, safety, quality and choice is among the most important goals addressed by the Consumers Association of Canada. As a member of the Canadian Milk Supply Management Committee, the Association brings the dairy product consumer's voice to the government/industry table.
The Association's head office is located at 267 O'Connor Street, Suite 307, Ottawa, Ontario K2P 1V3. It can be reached by telephone (613) 238-2533, on the web at www.consumer.ca or by email at info@consumer.ca.
Dairy Farmers of Canada is the national lobby, policy and dairy product promotion organization representing all dairy producers in Canada. Funded by producers, it is a non-profit organization structured as a federation of provincial milk marketing boards, dairy producers' associations, co-operatives and national dairy breed organizations.
Since its foundation in 1934, Dairy Farmers of Canada has been the voice of milk producers and was instrumental in the establishment of Canada's milk supply management program. The organization ensures that the views of dairy producers are considered in any matter pertaining to the industry.
In February 1994, the policy activities of the former Dairy Farmers of Canada (1993) and the product promotion and marketing activities of the Dairy Bureau of Canada were merged within the same structure, which retained the name of Dairy Farmers of Canada, to form one fully integrated dairy producer organization.
Dairy Farmers of Canada (DFC) have offices at 75 Albert Street, Suite 1101, Ottawa, Ontario K1P 5E7, and at 1801 McGill College Avenue, Suite 1000, Montreal, Quebec H3A 2N4. They can be reached by phone at (613) 236-9997, (514) 284-1092 or toll-free at 1-800-361-4632. Their web site can be found at www.dairygoodness.ca.
Founded in December 2003, DPAC represents member organizations including Gay Lea Foods Cooperative Limited, Parmalat, Agropur, Saputo Inc., Danone Inc., Island Farms Dairy Co-op, Farmers Dairy, Neilson Dairy, Salerno Dairy Products, Scotsburn Dairy Group, Ultima Foods, Arla Foods, Safeway/Lucerne, Good Humor-Breyers Ice Cream and Kraft Canada Inc. Its mandate is to advance and protect the interests of its members and promote the growth of the Canadian dairy processing industry which employs almost 26,000 people at the primary processing level and processes table milk, fresh cream, cheese, yogurt and ice cream products valued at $10 billion annually.
DPAC works to influence government policies, legislation and regulation with a view to improving the competitiveness of its dairy industry members who operate within a regulated sector. It focuses on ensuring that the interests of its members are well understood and responds to developments on the domestic and international trade fronts and to significant regulatory changes impacting the dairy sector. For further information, visit www.dpac-atlc.ca .
Food and Consumer Products Manufacturers of Canada is an industry association representing over 165 Canadian operated member companies that manufacture and market an array of food and consumer products that are integral to daily life at home, work and leisure.
These companies provide Canadians with safe, nutritious and high quality products sold through retail grocery, drug, convenience, mass merchandise and foodservice distribution channels.
The industry generates over $18 billion annually in GDP (13.4% of the Manufacturing Gross Domestic Product) and employs 250,000 Canadians. FCPMC's mission is to enhance growth and competitiveness of the food and consumer products manufacturing industry. Its goal is to foster a robust business climate that:
Food and Consumer Products Manufacturers of Canada offices are located at 880 Don Mills Rd., Suite 301, Toronto, Ontario M3C 1V9. The can be reached by telephone at (416) 510-8024, by fax at (416) 510-8043 or by email at info@www.fcpmc.com . The FCPMC web site can be found at www.fcpmc.com.
Baking Association of Canada
The Baking Association of Canada (BAC) is the national trade association representing the baking industry. BAC's members include retail, in-store and wholesale baking companies along with the allied trades. Their mission is to foster the growth and development of a dynamic baking industry through effective programs at the regional and national level.
The BAC can be reached by telephone at (905) 405-0288, by fax at (905) 405-0993, or by email at info@baking.ca. Their offices are located at 78-95 Tranmere Dr, suite 202, Mississauga, Ontario L5S 1V9. On the Web, the BAC can be found at www.bakingassoccanada.com.
The Confectionery Manufacturers Association of Canada (CMAC) is the national trade association representing chocolate, candy, and chewing gum manufacturers and their suppliers. Its goal is to promote the interests of Canadian Confectionery Manufacturers, promote the business interests of its members, and increase confectionery consumption in Canada.
The Confectionery Manufacturers Association of Canada (CMAC) is located at 880 Don Mills Rd., Suite 301, Don Mills, Ontario M3C 1V9. The associated can be contacted by telephone at (416)510-8034, by fax at (416) 510-8043 or by email at info@cmaconline.ca . The CMAC web site can be found at www.confectioncanada.com
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