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Trade Talks & Special Events

FHCP hosts Trade Talks and special events that provide a platform for industry professionals to engage in meaningful discussions, share best practices, and explore emerging trends. These events are tailored to address current challenges and opportunities in the market, offering valuable insights and fostering a collaborative environment for our members.

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2024 EVENTS


McCarthy Tétrault LLP
December 12, 2024

TARIFFS, TRADE, AND THE TRUMP AGENDA: The Business of Goods in the New America

SPEAKERS:

Matthew Cumming l Managing Partner, New York Office, McCarthy Tétrault LLP.
Martha Harrison l Partner, International Trade and Investment Law, and Retail and Consumer Markets Groups, McCarthy Tétrault LLP
Debbie Salzberger l Antitrust/Competition & Foreign Investment Group, McCarthy Tétrault LLP
Moderated by: Awanish Sinha l Partner, Litigation and Dispute Resolution and Co-Lead, Public Sector, McCarthy Tétrault LLP

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Metro Inc.
December 10, 2024

 METRO's New Climate Commitment, A Value Chain Effort

SPEAKERS:

Mylène Champagne l National Director, Environment and Technical Risks, Metro Inc.
Alexandra Leclerc l Corporate Responsibility and Responsible Procurement Manager, Metro Inc.
Lara Fabiano l Environmental Advisor, Metro Inc.
Alexis Lavoie l Manager, Climate Change, Metro Inc.
Michelle Saunders l Vice President, Sustainability, FHCP

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PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
December 5, 2024

 Preparing for the Proposed GST/HST Holiday: Supplier Invoicing Implications

SPEAKERS:

Attila Gaspardy l Partner, Indirect Tax, PwC
Adam O'Connor l Partner, Indirect Tax Compliance and Technology, PwC
Errol Cerit l Executive Vice President, Industry, Public Affairs & Membership Development, FHCP

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FHCP
December 3, 2024

 State of the Grocery Industry Update

SPEAKER:

Errol Cerit l EVP, Industry, Public Affairs & Membership Development, FHCP

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Ad Standards Canada
November 28, 2024

 Industry Code for Advertising to Children Update

SPEAKERS:

Judy Davey l Vice President, Media Policy and Marketing Capabilites, Association of Canadian Advertisers
Michi Furuya Chang l Executive Vice President, Public Policy, Regulatory Affiars and Head of Divisonal Strategy, FHCP
Shelley Samel l Chief Legal Officer, Ad Standards

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FHCP
November 13, 2024

 Grocery Code of Conduct - Code Overview 101

SPEAKER:

Errol Cerit l EVP, Industry, Public Affairs & Membership Development, FHCP

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Food Allergy Canada Webinar
May 27, 2024

 Enhancing Guidance for Food Allergen Management in Canada

SPEAKERS:

Dr. Silvia Dominguez l Research Associate, Université Laval
Dr. Samuel Godefroy l Full Professor, Food Risk Analysis and Regulatory Policies, Department of Food Science, Université Laval
Beatrice Povolo l Director, Food Safety & Regulatory Affairs, Food Allergy Canada
Teresa Mastrodicasa l VP, Nutrition Policy & Regulatory Affairs, FHCP

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Metro Inc.
February 19, 2024

SPEAKERS:

Marc Giroux l EVP & COO - Food, Metro Inc.
Pietro John Rollo l SVP, National Procurement, Metro Inc.
Moderated by: Errol Cerit l EVP, Industry, Public Affairs & Membership Development, FHCP


Sentinel Management Consultants
February 7, 2024

 Canadian Grocery Code of Conduct: Proven Supplier Strategies to Rebalance Power

SPEAKERS:

Errol Cerit l EVP, Industry, Public Affairs & Membership Development, FHCP
David Sables l CEO, Sentinel Management Consultants

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Canada Plastics Pact
January 17, 2024

 The Path to Circular Plastics: Discover Ways to Drive Momentum

SPEAKERS:

Cher Mereweather l Managing Director, Canada Plastics Pact
Catherine O'Brien l Corporate Affairs, Regulatory, Government Relations, and Sustainability, Nestle Canada Inc.
Amanda Robertson l Manager, Sustainability, FHCP

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2023 EVENTS


Loblaw Companies Limited
November 29, 2023

 Cyber Threats: A Top Concern for All Businesses

SPEAKER:

Vivek Khindria l SVP, Cyber Security, Networks and Technology Risk

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Health Products Stewardship Association
November 16, 2023

 The Canadian Landscape of Extended Producer Responsibility for Pharmaceuticals

SPEAKERS:

Delphine Lagourgue l Vice President, Stewardship Programs, Health Products Stewardship Association
Michelle Saunders l Vice President, Sustainability, FHCP

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Circular Materials Webinar
April 28, 2023

 Advancing the Circular Economy

SPEAKERS:

Allen Langdon l CEO, Circular Materials
Michelle Saunders l Vice President, Sustainability, FHCP

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Sobeys Inc. Webinar
April 6, 2023

 Is Sustainability Sustainable?

SPEAKER:

Mark Wakelin l VP Corporate Sustainability, Sobeys Inc.

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2022 EVENTS


Global Self-Care Federation Webinar
November 10, 2022

  Environmentally Sustainable Self-Care Global Charter

SPEAKERS:

Daniella Foster l Global Vice President; Head of Public Affairs, Science and Sustainability, Bayer Inc.
Judy Stenmark l Executive Director, Global Self-Care Federation
Michelle Saunders l Vice President, Sustainability, FHCP

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Food Allergy Canada Webinar
June 27, 2022

  Enhancing Guidance for Food Allergen Management in Canada

SPEAKERS:

Dr. Kevin Boyd l Manager, Allergens and Toxicology, Hersheys
Jennifer Gerdts l Executive Director, Food Allergy Canada
Dr. Silvia Dominguez l Research Associate, Université Laval
Dr. Samuel Godefroy l Full Professor, Food Risk Analysis and Regulatory Policies, Department of Food Science, Université Laval
Beatrice Povolo l Director, Food Safety & Regulatory Affairs, Food Allergy Canada
Michi Furuya-Chang l SVP, Public Policy & Regulatory Affairs, FHCP


Canada Plastics Pact Webinar
January 13, 2022

 The Canadian Journey to Zero Plastic Waste

SPEAKERS:

Catherine O'Brien l Senior Vice President, Corporate Affairs and Nutrition, Health & Wellness, Nestle Canada Inc.
George Rother l Managing Director, Canada Plastics Pact
Michelle Saunders l Vice President, Sustainability, FHCP

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2021 EVENTS


Ontario Blue Box Webinar
September 23, 2021

  Ontario Blue Box Transition: Obligations and Opportunities

SPEAKERS:

Shane Buckingham l Project Team, Circular Materials
Catherine O'Brien l Senior Vice President, Corporate Affairs and Nutrition, Health & Wellness, Nestle Canada Inc.
Michelle Saunders l Vice President, Sustainability, FHCP

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FHCP Virtual Event — Canadian Code of Conduct Overview
April 27, 2021

 Canadian Code of Conduct Overview

SPEAKERS:

Christine Tacon l CBE, UK Grocery Code Adjudicator 2013 - October 2020
Errol Cerit l SVP, Industry Affairs and Member Services, FHCP

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About FHCP

Food, Health & Consumer Products of Canada (FHCP) is the voice of Canada’s leading food, health, & consumer product manufacturers. Our industry employs more people than any other manufacturing sector in Canada, across businesses of all sizes that manufacture and distribute the safe, high-quality products at the heart of healthy homes, healthy communities, and a healthy Canada.

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