Lobbying Information
Subject Matters
- Agriculture
- Consumer Issues
- Economic Development
- Employment and Training
- Industry
- Infrastructure
- Internal Trade
- International Relations
- Regional Development
- Taxation and Finance
- Tourism
- Transportation
Subject Matter Details
Grant, Contribution or Other Financial Benefit
- Application to obtain contribution from the AgriMarketing Program to be directed to export promotion of Canadian wines and internationally-related issues affecting the Canadian wine industry
- Seeking assistance from regional agencies for infrastructure to support the development of tourism as it relates to the Canadian wine industry.
Grant, Contribution or Other Financial Benefit, Policies or Program
- Seeking financial support for domestic market promotion of Canadian wine.
Legislative Proposal, Bill or Resolution
- Monitor the Excise Tax Act as it pertains to tax issues affecting the Canadian wine industry
- Monitor the Importation of Intoxicating Liquors Act in relation to inter-provincial trade
- Monitor the Income Tax Act in relation to replant expenditures, tax deductions, tax credits
- Monitor the US Mexico Canada Free Trade Agreement implementing legislation as it pertains to interprovincial direct-to-consumers shipping of Canadian wine
Policies or Program
- Monitor international free trade agreements discussions as it pertains to international wine trade issues.
- Seeking to end the prohibition of transporting wine across provincial boundaries
- The introduction of a specific and directed excise exemption replacement program to be available to any eligible winery owner engaged in the business of producing grape wine who has a permit to produce wine. The Wine Growers Quality Enhancement Program (WGQEP), as a replacement for the pending loss of the excise duty exemption on wine would be used for improved operational and infrastructure investments, thereby improving environmental sustainability, productivity and competitiveness.
Communication Techniques
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Written communication
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Oral communication
The lobbyist has arranged or expects to arrange one or more meetings on behalf of the client between a public office holder and any other person in the course of this undertaking.
Government Institutions
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Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
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Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev)
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Finance Canada (FIN)
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Global Affairs Canada (GAC)
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House of Commons
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Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
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Prime Minister's Office (PMO)
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Privy Council Office (PCO)
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Senate of Canada
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Western Economic Diversification Canada (WD)
Client Details
Government funding
End date of the last completed financial year:
2021-03-31
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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$431,376.00
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Yes
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Client Contact Information
Address:
220-400 Laurier Avenue West
Ottawa, ON K1R 7X6
Canada
Telephone number:
613-782-2283
Client representative
Dan Paszkowski, President
Parent Company Information
Wine Growers Canada / Vignerons Canada is not a subsidiary of any other parent companies.
Coalition Members Information
Wine Growers Canada / Vignerons Canada is not a coalition.
Individual, organization or corporation with a Direct Interest Beneficiary Information
The activities of Wine Growers Canada / Vignerons Canada are not controlled or directed by another individual, organization or corporation with a direct interest in the outcome of this undertaking.
Subsidiary Beneficiary Information
Wine Growers Canada / Vignerons Canada does not have any subsidiaries that could have a direct interest in the outcome of the undertaking
Lobbyist Details
WILLIAM PRISTANSKI
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Public offices held
Business address:
c/o TFF
Suite 150, 8960 University High Street
Burnaby, BC V5A 4Y6
Canada
Telephone number:
613-569-3200
Ext.
224
Consultant Firm and Address
Firm:
PROSPECTUS ASSOCIATES
Address:
Suite 820, 45 O'Connor Street
OTTAWA, ON K1P 1A4
Canada
Telephone number:
613-569-3200
Ext.
224
Fax number:
613-569-4055
