5 Amendments of Irène TOLLERET related to 2023/2001(INI)
Amendment 18 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Highlights the importance of recognising the system of geographical indications (GIs) as a key component of the agreement; underlines the need for further effective enforcement of GI protection for EU rights holders in Canada; welcomes the commitment of the Canadian authorities to disseminate information on GIs and their protection through official government channels; insists on the need to simplify the administrative procedures for GI holders so that they can promptly communicate with the responsible Canadian authorities and seek remediation where concerns arise about infringement of the protecion of GIs;
Amendment 21 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Welcomes the commitment made by the Canadian authorities at the 4th meeting of the specialised Committee on Geographical Indications to provide the European Commission with a list of responsible authorities in Canada for each CETA GI in order to increase clarity for EU GIs holders requests; calls on the Commission to reiterate in the bilateral dialogue with Canada the importance of monitoring the list of grandfathered users of certain names protected under CETA on the market; further calls on the Commission to monitor the progress of the implementation of the grandfathering clause and to report regularly to the European Parliament and the Council on the results;
Amendment 36 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Welcomes the series of joint initiatives within the framework of the EU- Canada dialogue on sustainability, environmental stewardship and climate action in agriculture; stresses the importance of increased sharing of best practices in the fields of agricultural productivity, carbon sequestration, soil health and protection of natural environments and invites the Commission to pursue these exchanges in the future, especially in the context of the Green Deal and the Farm to Fork Strategy, which will lead to changes in the agricultural practices and environmental protection in the Union.
Amendment 39 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. Welcomes the initiative of Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) to launch a stakeholder consultation with the aim of developing a sustainable agriculture strategy to improve the sector's long-term environmental performance while supporting farmers' livelihoods; calls on the Commission to strengthen long-term cooperation with the Canadian authorities with the aim of sharing best practices and aligning standards in the deployment of agricultural, climate and environmental policies in line with the EU's sustainability and climate goals;
Amendment 42 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 b (new)
Paragraph 5 b (new)
5b. Invites the Commission to pursue an ongoing dialogue on animal welfare within the CETA Regulatory Cooperation Forum (RCF), enabling both parties to exchange knowledge, expertise and best practices; calls on the Commission to facilitate ongoing cooperation with the Canadian authorities and foster a level playing field between the EU and imported animal products;