Lobbying Information
Subject Matters
- Aboriginal Affairs
- Agriculture
- Broadcasting
- Consumer Issues
- Energy
- Environment
- Health
- Industry
- Internal Trade
- International Trade
- Justice and Law Enforcement
- Small Business
- Taxation and Finance
- Transportation
Subject matters added through a monthly communication report
- Alcohol and Pregnancy (Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder)
- General overview of the brewing industry in Canada
- Impaired Driving
- National Alcohol Strategy
- World Health Organization Global Alcohol Policy; Allergen Labeling Regulatory Proposal
Subject Matter Details
Grant, Contribution or Other Financial Benefit
- Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, Canadian Food Safety & Quality Program - funding with regard to food safety training and pilot program in breweries
Legislative Proposal, Bill or Resolution
- Labeling of Alcoholic Beverage Containers - In regard to Bill C-205, labelling of products, as it relates to genetically modified organisms
- Labeling of Alcoholic Beverage Containers - In regard to Motion Number 58 which specifies That, in the opinion of the House, the government should take immediate action to implement Motion M-155, which was adopted by the House of Commons on April 23, 2001, during the First Session of the 37th Parliament, by a vote of 217 to 11, the text of which was the following:
"That in the opinion of this House, the government should consider the advisability of requiring that no person shall sell an alcoholic beverage in Canada unless the container in which the beverage is sold carries the following visible and clearly printed label: 'Warning: Drinking alcohol during pregnancy can cause birth defects'"
- Labeling of Alcoholic Beverage Containers - In regard to Motion Number 62 which specifies That, in the opinion of the House, the government should require that no person shall sell an alcoholic beverage in Canada unless the container in which the beverage is sold carries the following visible and clearly printed label: WARNING: (1) Consuming alcoholic beverages during pregnancy may cause birth defects; (2) Consumption of alcoholic beverages impairs your ability to drive a car or operate machinery, and may cause health problems.
Policies or Program
- "Made in Canada" and "Product of Canada" Guidelines - In regard to Canadian Food Inspection Agency review
- Bisphenol A - Health Canada Guidelines and Policy Affecting Bisphenol A
- Labeling of Alcoholic Beverage Containers - Health Canada Policy and Guidelines on Standard Unit Labels and Safe Drinking Limits
- Pricing of Domestic Malting Barley - In regard to Canadian Wheat Board Pricing Policy
Regulation
- Domestic Substances List Inventory - In regard to review by Health Canada and Environment Canada of Domestic Substances List under the Canadian Environmental Protection Act and Regultions
- Labeling of Alcoholic Beverage Containers - In regard to Proposed Regulation amending the Food and Drug Regulations (1220) as it affects the enhanced labelling for food allergen and gluten sources
Communication Techniques
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Written communication
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Oral communication
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Lobby Days/Receptions
Government Institutions
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Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada
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Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
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Canada Revenue Agency (CRA)
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Canadian Centre on Substance Abuse (CCSA)
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Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA)
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Canadian International Trade Tribunal (CITT)
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Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC)
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Canadian Wheat Board (CWB)
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Competition Tribunal (CT)
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Environment Canada
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Finance Canada (FIN)
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Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada (DFAITC)
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Health Canada (HC)
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House of Commons
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Industry Canada
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Justice Canada (JC)
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Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
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Prime Minister's Office (PMO)
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Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC)
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Senate of Canada
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Statistics Canada (StatCan)
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Transport Canada (TC)
In-house Organization Details
Description of the organization's activities
THE BREWERS ASSOCIATION OF CANADA IS A NATIONAL NON-PROFIT TRADE ASSOCIATION REPRESENTING BREWING COMPANIES OPERATING IN CANADA. THE ASSOCIATION UNDERTAKES ISSUE-ORIENTED, INFORMATION AND STATISTICAL-BASED, AND ADMINISTRATIVE ACTIVITIES ON BEHALF OF MEMBERSHIP.
Responsible officer name and position during the period of this registration
Ian Faris,
President and Chief Executive Officer
Organization's membership or classes of membership
MEMBERSHIP IS OPEN TO SUCH CORPORATIONS NOT AFFLIATED THROUGH STOCK OWNERSHIP OR SHARE CONTROL OR MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT WITH ANY OTHER MEMBER, OR ANY OTHER GROUP OF MEMBERS ASSOCIATED WITH THE AFORESAID, WHICH ARE LICENSED TO ENGAGE IN THE BUSINESS OF A BREWER IN CANADA, AND WHICH MAKE APPLICATION IN WRITING TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE ASSOCIATION FOR MEMBERSHIP THEREIN AND ARE ELECTED TO MEMBERSHIP BY A MAJORITY VOTE OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS.
Government funding
End date of the last completed financial year:
2007-12-31
List of Government Funding
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Government Institution
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Funding Received in Last Financial Year
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Funding Expected in Current Financial Year
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Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
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$97,707.00
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Yes
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In-house Organization Contact Information
Address:
100 Queen Street, Ste. 650
Ottawa, ON K1P 1J9
Canada
Telephone number:
613-232-9106
Fax number:
613-232-2283
Lobbyists Details
Employees who lobby for the organization
- Ian Faris,
President and CEO |
Public offices held
- André Fortin,
Director of Public Affairs |
Public offices held
- Edwin Gregory,
Manager, Research and Analysis |
No public offices held
- Luke Harford,
Director, Economic and Technical Services |
No public offices held
