Lobbying Information
Subject Matters
- Aboriginal Affairs
- Agriculture
- Broadcasting
- Budget
- Consumer Issues
- Economic Development
- Education
- Environment
- Health
- Industry
- Internal Trade
- International Trade
- Sports
- Taxation and Finance
- Tourism
Subject Matter Details
Legislative Proposal, Bill or Resolution
- Bill S-228, An Act to amend the Food and Drug Act, educating government on the Canadian Beverage Association's members' responsible marketing practices in Canada.
- Nutritional labelling proposal as it pertains to beverages.
Legislative Proposal, Bill or Resolution, Policies or Program
- Legislative proposals and policy changes affecting the investment climate and general competitiveness of the beverage sector in Canada, including tax, tariff and pre-budget consultations
- Standing Senate Committee on Social Affairs, Science and Technology - Special Study on the Increasing Incidence of Obesity in Canada as it pertains to beverages.
Highlight beverage industry voluntary initiatives.
Policies or Program
- Health Canada's Healthy Eating Strategy
Interests:
Changes to food/beverage labelling. Changes to Canada Food Guide. Advertising/marketing to children.
- Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) pertaining to obesity and sugar-sweetened beverages and beverage industry voluntary initiatives.
- Recycling and Packaging Stewardship relating to the Blue Box, beverage container diversion programs and diversion rates across Canada. Ocean Plastics Charter, the development of a zero plastic waste strategy, and microplastics.
- World Health Organization (WHO) pertaining to obesity and sugar-sweetened beverages and beverage industry. CBA is briefing Health Canada on WHO Appendix 3.
Policies or Program, Regulation
- Impact of government policies on local economies, economic development and competitiveness.
Regulation
- Food and Drug Regulations as it pertains to food ingredients, food additives, and food safety.
- Food regulation as it pertains to Balance Calories initiative.
- Improving regulatory interpretation (guidance) development to enhance regulatory transparency and outcomes
Communication Techniques
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Written communication
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Oral communication
Government Institutions
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Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
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Canada Revenue Agency (CRA)
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Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA)
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Canadian Heritage (PCH)
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Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
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Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)
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Finance Canada (FIN)
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Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO)
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Global Affairs Canada (GAC)
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Health Canada (HC)
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House of Commons
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Infrastructure Canada (INFC)
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Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
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Prime Minister's Office (PMO)
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Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC)
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Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC)
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Senate of Canada
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Treasury Board Of Canada Secretariat (TBS)
In-house Organization Details
Description of the organization's activities
The Canadian Beverage Association represents more than 60 brands of juices, juice drinks, bottled waters, sports drinks, ready-to-serve iced teas and coffees, new-alternative beverages, carbonated soft drinks, energy drinks, and other non-alcoholic beverages.We are the national industry association representing the broad spectrum of brands and companies that manufacture and distribute the majority of non-alcoholic beverages consumed in Canada.
Responsible officer name and position during the period of this registration
Jim Goetz,
President
Organization's membership or classes of membership
General and associate members.
Government funding
No government funding was received during the last completed financial year.
In-house Organization Contact Information
Address:
20 Bay Street, 11th Floor
WaterPark Place
Toronto, ON M5J 2N8
Canada
Telephone number:
416-362-2424
Ext.
11901
Fax number:
416-362-3229
Lobbyists Details
Employees who lobby for the organization
- Gabrielle Gallant,
Senior Director, Government Affairs |
No public offices held
- Jim Goetz,
President |
No public offices held
- Jeff Rutledge,
Senior Director, Communications |
No public offices held
- Anthony van Heyningen,
Senior Director, Research & Policy |
No public offices held
