2010 CFI AnnualReport - Growing Stronger | Fertilizer Canada · 2015-07-31 · emerging markets....

Our VisionA globally competitive fertilizer industry contributing

to the supply of safe and nutritious food.

Our MissionTo be the recognized and unified voice of the Canadian fertilizerindustry by promoting the responsible, sustainable and safe

production, distribution and use of fertilizers.

Inside…Chairman’s Letter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

President’s Report . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Fertilizer Safety & Security . . . . . . . . . . 4

Environment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Nutrients . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Products . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Economic Policy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Major Events . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Member Recognition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Board of Directors and Committees . . . 13

CFI Staff . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Back Cover

Chairman’s LetterFellow members,

As the global economy is starting to show the signs of recovery,agricultural markets are beginning to stabilize and the outlook for thefertilizer industry is improving. While the last two years have beeneconomically challenging, the future of the fertilizer industry is bright.

During this period, CFI completed an extensive strategic review to ensurethat our industry is positioned to take advantage of these opportunitiesand to meet emerging challenges. Collectively, we examined the majorissues facing our industry today and those we are likely to face overthe next five years. The CFI Board approved a new business plan for2010 – 2014, with seven new strategic objectives for the association:

• develop effective government relations in six core provinces

• build urban fertilizer membership and programming

• strengthen relations with major farm groups

• promote 4R Nutrient Stewardship

• foster supply chain consensus on product stewardship

• implement sustainability reporting

• implement a Science Cluster

These objectives will ensure that CFI will continue to deliver world-class programs and initiatives and continue to strengthen relationshipswith industry stakeholders. As you will see throughout this report, wehave already made significant progress toward these objectives.

All of the strategic objectives promote, directly or indirectly,environmental stewardship and sustainability.

Environmental stewardship and sustainability are not new ideas for ourindustry; nor are they for the farmers who have long embraced bestmanagement practices in their operations. For example, the 4R NutrientStewardship program promotes the adoption of precise fertilizerapplication to maximize economic yields and support fertilizer use inemerging markets. Based on the 4Rs, CFI has developed the NitrousOxide Emission Reduction Protocol (NERP) to reduce emissions in aquantifiable, credible and verifiable way. We are nearing approval ofthe protocol in Alberta, the first jurisdiction in North America to establisha regulated carbon trading market. We are hopeful that Saskatchewanwill follow.

Sustainability means wemust also manage risksto people, propertyand the environment.The Fertilizer Safetyand Security Councileffectively promotesthe safe and securemanufacturing,handling, storage,transportation andapplication of fertilizers.After six years ofdevelopment andconsultation, the Council is nearing theconclusion of the first formal audits for theAmmonia Code of Practice.

On June 14, following an undocumented saleof ammonium nitrate in southern Ontario inlate May, the Canadian Fertilizer Instituteannounced that it will be working with industry,farmers, government and police to reviewregulations, the industry Code of Practice, theOn Guard for Canada awareness campaign,training programs and business proceduresfor ammonium nitrate. The federal regulationsfor restricted components and the AmmoniumNitrate Code of Practice remain a solid securitystructure. We believe that a review is in order tosee if some adjustments can make the systemeven stronger.

We are proud to be part of an industry thatserves farmers in Canada and feeds peoplearound the world. Working together to promoteour industry and these programs, we will leavea sustainable tomorrow for future generationsto enjoy.

Hugh LoomansCFI ChairmanPresident, Sylvite Group of Companies

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President’s ReportDear CFI members,

I am looking forward to a year of leadership and achievement for ourindustry. We are implementing an exciting new strategic plan. In 2010-11 we will reach some major milestones for the Ammonia Code ofPractice and Nitrous Oxide Emission Reduction Protocol, at the sametime that we introduce a new Science Cluster and a SustainabilityProgram.

Canada’s fertilizer industry will be in a position in the fall of 2010 toimplement a comprehensive Sustainability Program. An assessmentand path forward will be ready for approval by the CFI Board inNovember.

Fertilizer industry sustainability must be built on partnerships with abroad range of Canadians who are impacted by our business. Theresponsibilities facing our industry are evolving and expanding. Wehave to give our stakeholders more than just agricultural economicsand environmental stewardship. Farmers need to document how theyproduce food. They need to show other stakeholders how they, andthe products they are using, are delivering improved environmentalperformance and greater social benefits.

On January 1, the Ammonia Code of Practice will be in full operation.This ground-breaking industry stewardship program, six years indevelopment, is among the most ambitious projects ever undertakenby the Canadian fertilizer industry. The task for the Fertilizer Safety andSecurity Council has been huge: develop the code and guidancedocuments, consult with retailers and other stakeholders, establish anaudit system, and provide auditor and retailer training. The result is aprogram that safeguards employees, farmers, first responders andcommunities. Agri-retailers must successfully complete rigorousAmmonia Code of Practice audits before 2011 in order to continue toreceive anhydrous ammonia. CFI members have agreed to refuse todistribute or sell to any agri-retailer who is not in compliance with theAmmonia Code of Practice. Throughout the past year the FertilizerSafety and Security Council continued to inform agri-retailers of thepending deadline and assist them with their compliance.

The Nitrous Oxide Emission ReductionProtocol (NERP) is ready for implementationin Alberta in 2010-11 pending final provincialapproval. The protocol is the result of atwo-year collaboration of dozens of leadingsoil scientists, farm groups, four provincialgovernments and the fertilizer industry.Under the NERP, farmers will be able to sellgreenhouse gas offset credits if they implement4R Nutrient Stewardship according to theprotocol. Research shows that emissions ofnitrous oxide, a powerful greenhouse gas, canbe dramatically reduced by applying fertilizerusing the 4Rs.

CFI’s new Science Cluster will be in fulloperation in 2010. Financed by fertilizermanufacturers, the Science Cluster will fundresearch partnerships to further the scienceregarding nitrous oxide emissions from theapplication of nitrogen fertilizer on Canadianfarms. The aim is to have projects in place ineach of the Prairie provinces and Ontario.Projects for Manitoba and Ontario havealready been identified.

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A major milestone for the Foundation was receiving charitable status.One of the major advantages of obtaining charitable status is thatNutrients for Life can now issue receipts for income tax purposes. I amasking everyone in our industry to consider whether a personal donationfits within their personal charitable plans so that Nutrients for Life willcontinue to increase awareness of the important role that plant nutrientsplay in growing food.

With the economics of our industry and agriculture looking increasinglystable, improving the environmentally-sustainable use of our productsand meeting society’s social needs are gaining global momentum. Forexample, 2010 is the International Year of Biodiversity, an importantpillar in sustainability. Biodiversity needs agriculture to maximize foodproduction on the most productive land, providing natural spaces forwildlife and recreation. This fits well with modern, high-intensityagriculture, which is supported by 4R Nutrient Stewardship.

The need for new partnership models applies within the fertilizerindustry as well. Last fall, the Atlantic Fertilizer Institute decided toalter its structure and set a new path forward with CFI. On April 1,2010 CFI assumed management of the Atlantic Fertilizer Council anddesignated Dave Thompson as the regional representative. Also,CFI has created a fertilizer membership class for companies thatmanufacture and distribute lawn and garden fertilizers. Funds will beused to finance the activities of the Urban Fertilizer Council, which isworking to become the industry voice on lawn and garden issues.

Over the next five years CFI will continue to deliver the quality servicesthat our members deserve. To meet the new business plan CFI will beincreasing our resources. Over the next year, our staff and programswill be expanding. CFI remains committed to promoting the responsible,sustainable and safe production, distribution and use of fertilizers.

Roger LarsonPresident

CFI continues to develop and maintainstrong government relations at the Federalgovernment level. This year, CFI staff resourceswere reorganized to address the emergingimportance of Provincial regulations. Inrecognition of the growing role of provincialgovernments in 2010-2011, CFI has expandedits government relations in six key provinces:Ontario, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba,Quebec and Prince Edward Island.

In 2008, global market disruptions and therecession put a strain on our relations withfarm groups. Over the past two years CFIhas met with farm group leaders across thecountry and increased sponsorships. In 2010-2011, we will continue to strengthen relationswith major farm groups.

Nutrients for Life Foundation Canada is animportant new partner in building coalitionswith a common desire to promote science-based education. This year the Foundationelected Terry Baker, a Saskatchewan farmer,as the Chair of the Board of Directors.

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Fertilizer Safety & SecurityFSSC Co-Chairs: Bruce Hope, Yara Belle Plaine

Bill McEwen, Agrium

CFI launched the Fertilizer Safety & Security Council (FSSC) in 2003to promote the safe and secure manufacturing, handling, storage,transportation and application of commercial fertilizer. FSSCpriorities include the Ammonia Code of Practice, the AmmoniumNitrate Code of Practice and the On Guard for Canada campaign,issues related to transportation of dangerous goods (TDG)legislation, and safety and security training resources for farmers,retailers, carriers and first responders.

Highlights:

• The suspicious sale of ammonium nitrate in southernOntario in late May lead to over a dozen television andradio interviews with the Council’s Executive Director.The media attention offered a unique opportunity toprofile the Council’s programs and partnerships. Whilefederal regulations and our Ammonium Nitrate Code ofPractice provide a solid security structure, a publiccommitment was made to review the Code in the spiritof continuous improvement.

• The CFI Board dealt with a number of issues regardingimplementation of the Ammonia Code of Practice, in particular:

� a refreshed compliance opinion of the Competition Bureauadvising that the Ammonia Code and its “no ship” policydo not raise an issue in relation to the revised provisions ofthe Competition Act relating to agreements amongcompetitors,

� reaffirmation of the “no-ship” policy to emphasize that thedeadline for compliance with the code will not beextended,

� a conditions of sale policy wasproposed to safeguard against codenon-compliance by importingammonia.

• Consistent with the new business plan,Dave Finlayson presented the industry’sposition regarding on-farm storage ofliquid fertilizer at the SouthwestAgricultural Conference, attended bysome 200 farmers.


“Fire Rescue Canada was a greatsuccess this year. Thanks to

contributions from companies suchas Canadian Fertilizer Institute, the

conference attracted a variety ofattendees from across the country.

The members and Board of Directorsof CAFC appreciate your

contribution to this year’s trainingand educational experience. “

– Vicky Roper, CanadianAssociation of Fire Chiefs

• The Council’s partnership with theCanadian Association of Fire Chiefs (CAFC)continued to mature.

� During the CAFC annual conferenceDave Finlayson met with the CAFCPresident and Executive Directorregarding Phase II of the AmmoniaReclassification commitments(operations-oriented trainingprogram).

� CAFC members were asked torecognize and look for compliancewith the Ammonia Code of Practiceas part of their ongoing liaison withagri-retailers.

• A task force on trucking hours of servicewas convened to initiate data compilation inpreparation for relief from the federalhours of service rules. CFI’s applicationto Transportation Canada for anexemption from the rules requestsflexibility from the current rules duringthe spring and fall fertilizer seasons.CFI member representatives met with keyMPs during the Parliamentary Forumincluding Brian Jean, ParliamentarySecretary for Transport and securedsupport for the request at the politicallevel.

• The new Fertilizer Safety and SecurityCouncil website was publicly launched onApril 27.

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“Fire Rescue Canada was a greatsuccess this year. Thanks to

contributions from companies suchas Canadian Fertilizer Institute, the

conference attracted a variety ofattendees from across the country.

The members and Board of Directorsof CAFC appreciate your

contribution to this year’s trainingand educational experience. “

– Vicky Roper, CanadianAssociation of Fire Chiefs

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EnvironmentEnvironment Committee Chair: Russ Holowachuk,

CF Industries Inc.

Our member companies have made significant investments over theyears to improve manufacturing energy efficiency and to reduce airemissions. CFI works diligently to ensure that our voluntary efforts toimprove energy efficiency and reduce emissions are recognized bythe federal and provincial governments.

Highlights:

• CFI staff shifted focus in 2009/2010 from Federal Climate Changeprotocol to provincial greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and climatechange issues, especially in Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Ontario.Alberta already has a greenhouse gas plan in place, while Saskatche-wan and Ontario are developing regulations to implement their Capand Trade laws. The Canadian federal government put its plans forreductions on hold until the United States agrees on a plan forreducing GHG emissions.

• CFI submitted a brief to the Saskatchewan government on April 23,2010 recommending a flexible Cap and Trade system for reducinggreenhouse gas emissions.

• On Friday, December 4, 2009 the Ontario government circulatedOntario Regulation 455/09 under the Toxics Reduction Act, 2009.The regulation came into effect on January 1, 2010. As feared, thegovernment rejected CFI’s appeal for an exemption or context forammonia and phosphorus as fertilizers. This is despite a very intensivefertilizer lobbying campaign, including multiple meetings withministerial staff, Members of Provincial Parliament and departmentallevels and the engagement of Temple Scott consultants. We wereadvised in advance by many other industrial sectors about theinflexible approach of the Ontario government on environmentalmatters. Although this was not the outcome that CFI had hoped for, wehave dramatically increased our profile and awareness with the Ontariogovernment throughout all levels and gained a better understanding ofthe challenges we are facing going forward.

• Fertilizer facilities from manufacturing to agri-retail in the province ofOntario, which already required to report emissions under the federal

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National Pollutant Release Inventory (NPRI),will have to file toxics reduction plans underthe Ontario government’s new ToxicsReduction Act and Regulations. The toxicsreduction plans do not require actualreductions, but a summary of the plan willhave to be made public.

• CFI has been consulting with the AlbertaEnvironment Department, which is in the finalstages of review of the Nitrous OxideEmission Reduction Protocol following a finalpublic comment period. Development workfor implementation is continuing underproject management of KHK Consulting withsupport from IPNI and Climate Check.

• Clyde Graham participated in the climatechange conference in Copenhagen and usedthe opportunity to get the word out about theNitrous Oxide Emission Reduction Protocol.While the protocol was well received byfarm groups, there are some obstacles tospreading the protocol outside Canada.A number of scientists oppose “practice-based” offsets, which rely on science-basedcoefficients to estimate GHG reductions.They prefer performance-based offsets basedon GHG reduction measurements.

• CFI’s potash producers worked in partnershipwith Environment Canada on a stacksampling study to test new monitoringprotocols. A side-by-side sampling ofparticulate emissions was undertaken using atechnique developed by EnvironmentCanada and a standard method conductedby the Saskatchewan Research Council onbehalf of CFI. A subsequent meeting washeld with Environment Canada to compareand contrast results obtained from the twosampling methodologies. Further parallelsampling has been planned as thiscooperative research continues.

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SustainabilitySustainability is the capacity toendure. It is the potential forlong-term maintenance of wellbeing, which in turn depends onthe well being of the naturalworld and the responsible useof natural resources. In 2009CFI launched its sustainabilityinitiative. Over the next year theprogram will continue todevelop.

• In December a five-yearplan for CFI’s sustainabilityinitiative was presented tothe Board of Directors. The Board agreed to a one-year timeframe tofurther develop a sustainability program. CFI has completed an analysisof sustainability elements currently implemented by CFI and gaps thatshould be considered in building a well-rounded program.

• CFI’s sustainability program goals over the next year:

� Agreement on program objectives and approach

� Develop sustainability vision and principles

� Identify and decide how to address sustainability issue gaps

� Determine how member performance will be gauged

• A sustainability open house was held in conjunction with CFI’sParliamentary Forum; guest speakers included Mr. Gordon Peeling,President of the Canadian Mining Association, and Dr. Robert Slater, Vice-chair of the National Round Table on the Environment and the Economy.

• CFI’s Sustainability Steering Group held its inaugural meeting on March24 in Ottawa. Brainstorming on sustainability and challenges for CFI,and a disciplined approach to issue prioritization were key agendatopics.

• Roger Larson highlighted CFI’s sustainability initiative in a report atthe North American-Europe Directors Breakfast during IFA’s annualconference in Paris. The presentation focused on how sustainabilitycan build global credibility for the fertilizer industry. The 4R NutrientStewardship – the Right Source @ Right Rate, Right Time, Right Place®best management practice is a foundation of our sustainability efforts.


Nitrous Oxide Emission ReductionProtocolThe Nitrous Oxide Emission Reduction Protocol(NERP) is intended to reduce on-farm emissions ofnitrous oxide (N2O) in a quantifiable, credibleand verifiable way that would allow farmers toearn carbon credits. This protocol wasdeveloped in Canada by CFI in partnership withthe International Plant Nutrition Institute andClimateCheck.

• A Nitrous Oxide Emission Reduction Protocol(NERP) brochure has been produced anddistributed to government agencies, as wellas delegates at the United Nations ClimateChange Conference in Copenhagen whichwas attended by Clyde Graham.

• Roger Larson outlined the Nitrous OxideEmissions Reduction Protocol to global sisterassociations at the International FertilizerAssociation’s annual conference in Paris.

Science Cluster

• The focus of the Science Cluster will be tofund research relating to fertilizer use andgreenhouse gas reductions.

• The Science Cluster has approved spendingof up to $150,000 in each of the next twoyears for NERP research projects in Alberta,Saskatchewan, Manitoba and Ontario.Projects in Manitoba and Ontario havealready been identified. Science Clusterfunding will be provided by a levy of CFImember companies classified as GHG LargeFinal Emitters.

• A longer term goal is to establish a partner-ship under the federal contribution to theGlobal Agricultural Research Alliance forgreenhouse gas reduction.

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Urban Fertilizer CouncilThe Council wasestablished to helphomeowners andturf managementprofessionalsunderstand howto look after theirproperties safely and properly.

Highlights:

• The Ontario Municipal and Hazardous andSpecial Waste (MHSW) plan was approvedby Ontario Environment Minister JohnGerretsen without any changes requestedby CFI and the lawn fertilizer industry.Fertilizers in bags up to 30 kg are includedin the regulation. This places a stigma andsignificant costs on urban fertilizer andsmaller farming operations. CFI will bepushing to get industry consensus on astrategy to discourage homeowners fromdisposing product in the MHSW wastesystem. CFI is working with OABA to extendthe farmer exemption to small farmers andhorticulture.

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NutrientsNutrients Committee Chair: Doug Beever, Agrium

Over the past several years, CFI has developed the Right Source @Right Rate, Right Time, Right Place® framework for nutrient bestmanagement practices (BMPs). This framework, developed inpartnership with IPNI and TFI, has proven essential for policydevelopment and addressing nutrient management issues in bothdomestic and international circles, and is highly effective inpromoting our industry’s commitment to stewardship.

Highlights:

• CFI nutrient efforts were focused at the provincial level in Manitoba,Ontario, Quebec and Prince Edward Island where significantregulatory pressures are present or growing.

• In Quebec, the Committee on Transportation and Environment(CTE) of the National Assembly launched an online consultation onthe status of lakes in Quebec in terms of cyanobacteria.

• The Crop Nutrients Council was able to establish a good workingrelationship with the new Environment Branch of Agriculture andAgri-Food Canada (AAFC) during a one-day workshop. Two directorsgeneral were in attendance – Rick Butts and Greg Strain. AAFC isconsidering incorporating 4R Nutrient Stewardship BMPs into theirmessaging and become engaged in the Nitrous Oxide EmissionsReduction Protocol.

• CFI and the Research Branch of Agriculture Canada are workingtogether to identify nutrient research priorities following a successfulone-day joint workshop in Ottawa. CFI advanced its researchagenda related to 4R Nutrient Stewardship and the NERP. Keyissues discussed included reactive nitrogen, ammonia, watershedprotection, cyanobacteria, nitrates in groundwater, changingclimate and environmental stewardship. The workshop had threegoals: to share information, identify where the gaps/issues arecurrently and what areas we should focus on in the future andfinally, how can the two organizations work together in the futuremore efficiently.


ProductsProducts Committee Chair: Rigas Karamanos, Viterra

Highlights:

• Approximately 60 participants attended the Canadian FertilizerProducts Forum (CFPF) annual meeting Oct. 14 and the Oct. 15CFIA consultation meeting. CFI member companies attendingincluded Agrium, Viterra, Sylvite, Agronomy Company, Nexus,Agrotain and Yara. This year’s forum discussed new and emergingindustry issues, working group reports, and allowed members directinput to Canadian Food Inspection Agency. An afternoon workshopwas held on regulation of imported products in the Canadianmarketplace.

• The Canadian Food Inspection Agency,Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada and themeat packing/cattle industries are assessingoptions for disposal of the specified riskmaterial (SRM) from cattle that can containthe prions that cause BSE or mad cowdisease. An issue paper prepared by CFIAindicated that there is no new science tosupport lifting the ban on use of SRM as afertilizer, which can remain for up to fiveyears in soil. The CFI Board passed aresolution supporting the current CFIAregulations:

Motion: The following conditions mustbe met before changes are made in thecurrent regulations and policies regardingSRM in fertilizer:

� A science-based risk assessment

� Full consultation through theCanadian Fertilizer Products Forum

� Absence of significant long-termsubsidies

� An economic cost benefit analysisincluding trade implications

The CanadianFertilizer ProductsForum providesagri-retailers withimproved access tonew products, and haspromoted the safetyand efficacy of thefertilizers andsupplements that aresold and providesinsight into the futureneeds of customersand emerging marketopportunities.

The CanadianFertilizer ProductsForum providesagri-retailers withimproved access tonew products, and haspromoted the safetyand efficacy of thefertilizers andsupplements that aresold and providesinsight into the futureneeds of customersand emerging marketopportunities.

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EconomicsEconomics Committee Chair: Darrell Zwarych,

The Mosaic Company

CFI is committed to helping establish and maintain favourableoperating conditions for our member companies. We are active oneconomic policy files such as fertilizer costing, taxation, energy, andtransportation.

Highlights:

• CFI contracted Barrie Bain, Fertecon Ltd., to give a presentation toMembers of Parliament, senators and farm leaders, to inform themabout the current global fertilizer supply and demand. The eventwas sponsored by Pat Davidson, Member of Parliament Sarnia-Lambton. CFI continued to address farm groups on fertilizer costs.

• Roger Larson attended the Canadian Canola Growers’ AssociationBoard of Directors meeting where he addressed global fertilizersupply-demand. There was a high degree of interest in on-farmfertilizer safety and security, the costs of potential regulations andwhat initiatives the industry was undertaking to address theregulations.

• The House of Commons Agriculture Committee completed itsreport on competitiveness in Canadian agriculture. CFI sent theFertecon presentation to the committee clerk for distribution to thecommittee before the finalization of the report.

• Canadian National Railway employees issued a strike warning inlate November. CFI sent a letter to Labour Minister Rona Ambroseurging her to intervene to prevent the strike. On November 30,Minister Ambrose introduced legislation to end the strike and sendthe issues to binding arbitration.

• CFI participated on a Port Metro Vancouver Gateway ImprovementFee (GIF) task force. This involved several meetings to determinethe financial model used by the Port to cost-recover $167 million inport infrastructure.

• CFI sent a letter to all Liberal Members ofParliament urging them to defeat a privatemember’s bill that would ban the use ofreplacement workers by federally-regulatedemployers such as railways and ports.CFI worked with other business associationsto defeat the bill before its second reading.

• CFI submitted a brief to the Rail FreightService Review Commission on April 30.It focused on CFI efforts to establish aneffective and balanced CommercialDispute Resolution system for rail freightrate and service issues. CFI was the leaderin the CDR negotiations in 2006-07 whenthese issues first arose, and we are seeingsignificantly more momentum towards theCDR approach this time. The key chal-lenges will be the Canadian railway’s abilityto impose a system that unduly favourstheir own interests, and opposition of theU.S. Association of American Railroads(AAR) to commercial solutions.

Barrie Bain at breakfast for Members of Parliament


Major Events2009/2010 Major EventsNorth American Fertilizer Transportation ConferenceAugust 9–10, 2009 Whistler, British Columbia

64th Annual ConferenceAugust 10–12, 2009 Whistler, British Columbia

Canadian Fertilizer Products Forum ConferenceOctober 13–14, 2009 Ottawa, Ontario

Provincial Legislative ForumNovember 30–December 2, 2009Toronto, Ontario

Parliamentary ForumMarch 23 – 25, 2010 Ottawa, Ontario

Highlights:

• The North American Fertilizer Transportation Forum was held inWhistler, B.C. August 9-10. There were 90 delegates. We receivedpositive feedback from the delegates on the speakers program.

• CFI’s 64th Annual Conference August 10-12 had 142 delegatesincluding staff. The business session included Paul Ferley, RoyalBank of Canada, Mike Rahm, The Mosaic Company and MichaelZenker, Barclays Capital. During the Gala Banquet, OlympianShannon Rempel highlighted the time and training commitmentsthat are involved when preparing for an Olympic event. CFIpresented Shannon with a donation to help her in her 2010Vancouver Olympic goal.

• CFI held its Annual Parliamentary Forum in Ottawa March 23–25.This year CFI focused on group meetings with Members ofParliament. CFI members met with 42 Members of Parliament(MP) and six senators in addition to officials from the PrimeMinister’s Office, Statistics Canada, Environment Canada, NaturalResources Canada and Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada. PatDavidson, MP from Sarnia-Lambton sponsored the Parliamentarybreakfast, which focused on educating MPs and senators on thebenefit of the 4R Nutrient Stewardship program, and promotingthe Nitrous Oxide Emissions Reduction Protocol (NERP): 16 MPsand two senators attended the breakfast.

• This year’s Legislative Forum was held inconjunction with the Ontario Agri-BusinessAssociation’s annual conference in Toronto,Ontario, November 30–December 2, 2009.A joint reception was held at Queen’s Parkfor Members of Provincial Parliament andOABA and CFI delegates. Hugh Loomansgave his final presentation as Chair ofNutrients for Life to OABA and CFIexecutives. During the Forum, Nutrients forLife held a Board Meeting and their AGM.

• CFI, CropLife and the Canadian SeedAssociation held an afternoon sessionduring the 2010 Canadian Association ofAgri-Retailers Convention. Hugh Loomans,Chair of CFI’s Board of Directors, outlinedCFI’s sustainability objectives and goals forthe fertilizer industry.


Shannon and Rick RempelShannon and Rick Rempel

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2009 HonouraryMembersHonourary memberships in CFI are awarded to individuals whohave made significant lifetime achievements and contributionsto the success of our industry. CFI was pleased to welcomeGene Rurak as our newest honourary member in 2009.

Gene joined Westco in September 1968, and worked in theshipping department in a union position. In 1973 Gene tooka salaried position as a shipping clerk. Throughout his careerhe worked in various positions in the marketing andtransportation departments. In 1987 he became the Vice-President of Marketing and Distribution. In 2001 he becamethe Chief Operating Officer of Westco. Gene was a memberof the Board of Directors of Western Canada FertilizerAssociation and was President for the 1993-94 term. Genewas also active at CFI, and was a member of the Board ofDirectors and served as Chairman in 2004- 2005. In 2008Gene retired from Westco.

2009 Award of MeritEach year, CFI staff recognizes individuals who have renderedexceptional service to the industry on a specific project or issue.

The 2009 recipient was Mark Coppicus of Viterra Inc. Mark has beenfront and centre in all aspects of our industry-leading stewardship andtraining initiatives under the Fertilizer Safety and Security Council andthe Safety and Training Committee. He was instrumental in thedevelopment of farmer, carrier, handler and emergency responsetraining materials, and has been a leader by example for incidentreporting and sharing, as well as the adoption of safe practices. Notsurprisingly, Mark was a key player in drafting the Ammonia Code ofPractice and was the lead in training the auditors on the Code. Nodoubt Mark was the catalyst in ensuring that Viterra was the firstfacility to complete a formal audit under the Code. One of Mark’smost valuable roles has been as a productive liaison between CAARand CFI, helping to bridge communications between our twoorganizations and getting the word out to retailers about the code.

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CFI currently has 43 active members, 10affiliate members, and 17 associate members.CFI is governed by its Board of Directors,which includes representatives of themanufacturing, wholesale, and retail sectorsof the industry. Directors are elected eachyear at CFI’s Annual General Meeting.

The Board has several working committees,including Audit, Planning & Budget, andIndustry Relations, to advise CFI staff on thefocus and direction of CFI activities. Inaddition, the Board Executive Committee,comprised of the Chair, Vice-Chair, Past-Chairand CFI President, work to establish strategicdirection and priorities for the association.

For a complete list of our membercompanies, visit our website at www.cfi.ca.

CFI’s newest Honourary Member, Gene Rurak at CFI’s AnnualConference in Whistler, British Columbia with Russ Holowachuk andRoger Larson, President Canadian Fertilizer Institute


2009-2010Board of Directors

Norm BeugThe Mosaic Company

Joe GieslerTerra Industries

Russ A. HolowachukCanadian Fertilizers Ltd.

Don KitsonInternational Raw Materials Ltd.

Sylvain LavoieYara Canada L.P.

Garrett LoftoJ.R. Simplot

Hugh M. LoomansSylvite Group of Companies

Murray MartinAgrico Canada

Andre MercureLa Coop Federee

Vic MudieDyno Nobel Nitrogen Inc.

Breen NeeserAgrium

Wes SchockCargill Crop Nutrition

Gary SnyderPotashCorp

Doug WonnacottViterra

The Executive Committee at the CFI Annual Conference in Whistler.

Executive Committee

Chair:Hugh LoomansSylvite Group of Companies

President:Roger Larson

Vice-Chair and Secretary:Norm BeugThe Mosaic Company

Past Chair:Russ HolowachukCanadian Fertilizers Ltd.

Audit CommitteeChair: Don Kitson, International Raw Materials

Planning & Budget CommitteeChair: Norm Beug, The Mosaic Company

Industry Relations CommitteeChair: Murray Martin, Agrico Canada

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Roger LarsonPresident

Catherine KingSpecialist, GovernmentRelations & Communications

Monique MacDonaldManager, Office Services& Finance

Tanya BlackNutrients for Life

Clyde GrahamVice-President, Strategy& Alliances

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