Canadian Supply ChainFood Safety Coalition

Looking Ahead 2004/2005

Presented at the Annual Meeting

24 November 2004

Ottawa, Ontario

Proposed Priorities - 2004/5

• Executive proposes that the Coalition focus on:• Membership & Member

Communications• Government Relations • Issues Management• Follow-up to the 1st Forum• Planning a 2nd Forum & Other Events

Membership & Member Communications

• Membership Expansion & Financial Stability

• Current Services include:• Website• Quarterly Conference Calls• Regular Newsletters• Information Bulletins (as required)

• Do we expand, maintain or reduce?

Government Relations

• Current Situation• Excellent access to Co-chairs of CFISIG,

FPTAFIC, FPTFSPC• Limited access to FPT Agriculture Policy

ADM’s (route to decision makers)• No access to DM’s & Ministers

• Can we/should we maintain current access, improve access to FPT Agriculture & other Policy ADM’s & establish access to DM’s & Ministers?

Issue Management

• Federal Government Initiatives• Proposed Canada Health Protection Act• Regulatory Initiatives (e.g. Irradiation)

• FPT Initiatives• APF - Food Safety & Quality Chapter Activities• Participation in sub-committee work (FPTAFIC,

CIFSIG, FPTFSPC)• New National Food Policy

• Which should the Coalition focus on?• What should the members do?

Follow-up to 1st Forum (1)

• High Priorities & Actions Identified by the Executive:• Governance & Process of Food Safety

Decision-making – Gov’t Lead – Follow through on APF commitments for new mechanisms

• National Code Development & Amendment – Gov’t Lead – Clarify roles, ownership & amendment processes

• Government Recognition of Industry-led Food Safety Programs – Gov’t Lead – Establish an FPT subcommittee with industry participation to review & fine tune OFFS process for post-farm programs

Follow-up to 1st Forum (2)

• National Food Safety Training – Joint Lead – Complete the retail/food service project

• Auditing & Certification of Food Safety Programs – Industry Lead – Facilitate discussion of options, linked to recognition

• Auditor Training & Certification – Industry Lead – Identify lead group, stakeholders & access funding

• Which are our priorities for 2005?

2nd Government/Industry Forum

• On-going Fora - Priority in Coalition’s Initial Objectives• Outlook Sessions• Specific Issues• Code Amendment Work• Networking Opportunities

• Did the 1st Forum accomplish its objectives?

• Should there be a 2nd Forum? If so when? And, what should it focus on?

Looking Ahead: 2004/5 & Beyond

• We would like your input on:

• Overall Priorities?

• What’s important within each?

• How do we evaluate the Coalition’s success?

• New Suggestions