I LIAISE WITH FEDERAL DEPARTMENTS, POLITICIANS AND OTHERS ON ALL AREAS AFFECTING THE CANADIAN WINE INDUSTRY; GRAPE GROWING; BULK WINE AND GRAPES/GRAPE JUICE CONCENTRATE IMPORTING; WINE AND WINE PRODUCT EXPORTING; INTERNATIONAL TRADE AND INTERNATIONAL TRADE RELATIONS, INCLUDING INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY AND ALSO INTRA-CANADA TRADING.I ALSO HANDLE FEDERAL TAXATION, HEALTH, ENVIRONMENTAL, R&D AND TOURISM LOBBYING.