Beer Canada / Bière Canada
Registration:
44
of
62
(2018-07-03
to
2018-07-12)
Legislative Proposal, Bill or Resolution
- Advocating for repeal of the automatic annual escalator to the federal excise duty, under the Excise Act.
Policies or Program
- Health Canada "Canadian Drugs and Substances Strategy", a comprehensive, collaborative and evidence-based approach to drug policy, in respect to seeking support and endorsement by Health Canada of the National Alcohol Strategy (a voluntary initiative of a multi-stakeholder working group composed of alcohol and addictions Non-Government Organizations, academics, researchers, federal and provincial governments, the beverage alcohol industry and liquor boards).
- Participation in the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) consultations on the Food Labelling Modernization Initiative, which has for its objective the identification of ways to better respond to changing consumer expectations and industry needs relating to labelling. This review will also consider changes to allow industry stakeholders to effectively market their products and communicate to consumers through labels.
- Requesting that Health Canada and the Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) ensure that the World Health Organization (WHO) and the Pan-American Health Organization (PAHO) action plans and strategies on non-communicable diseases (NCDs) align with the Global Alcohol Strategy.
- Responding to Finance Canada's Notice of Intent to Impose Countermeasures Action against the United States in Response to Tariffs on Canadian Steel and Aluminum Products, with respect to an exemption for products imported from the United States under HS codes 7612.90.91, 7612.90.99, 7606, 4802.56, and 4811.59.
Regulation
- Engaging in consultations on "Regulations Amending the Food and Drug Regulations (Beer)", Canada Gazette, Part 1, Vol. 152, Number 24, June 16, 2018, relating to a modern Beer Standard (compositional standards) and proposed labelling provisions.