Lobbying Information
Subject Matters
- Agriculture
- Broadcasting
- Budget
- Consumer Issues
- Energy
- Environment
- Health
- Industry
- Internal Trade
- International Trade
- Justice and Law Enforcement
- Small Business
- Taxation and Finance
- Transportation
Subject Matter Details
Legislative Proposal, Bill or Resolution
- Pertaining to Part 3, Sections 42-44, of "Bill C-44, An Act to Implement Certain Provisions of the Budget Tabled in Parliament on March 22, 2017 and other Measures", with specific reference to beer excise rates (Section 44), and the introduction of a proposed escalator tax to the excise duty on beer (excise indexation, Sections 42-43).
Policies or Program
- Health Canada "Drug Strategy and Controlled Substances Program and Policy", which seeks to regulate controlled substances and promotes initiatives that reduce or prevent harm, 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).
- Health Canada support for the World Health Organization (WHO) Global Alcohol Strategy, adopted by the WHO World Health Assembly (WHA) in May 2010.
- 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.
- Participation in the federal Task Force on Marijuana Legalization and Regulation consultations to provide input on policy options, intended to inform Task Force advice to the Government of Canada for the design of a new legislative and regulatory framework for restricted access to marijuana.
- 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.
Regulation
- Engaging in Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) consultation on the proposed amendments to Canada’s beer standard of identity under the Food and Drug Regulations - adoption of a proposed modernized Beer Standard (compositional standard).
Communication Techniques
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Written communication
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Oral communication
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Grass-roots 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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Canada Revenue Agency (CRA)
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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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Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)
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Finance Canada (FIN)
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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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Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
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Justice Canada (JC)
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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)
Client Details
Government funding
No government funding was received during the last completed financial year.
Client Contact Information
Address:
Suite 650, 100 Queen Street
Ottawa, ON K1P 1J9
Canada
Telephone number:
613-232-9601
Client representative
Luke Hartford, President
Parent Company Information
Beer Canada / Bière Canada is not a subsidiary of any other parent companies.
Coalition Members Information
Beer Canada / Bière Canada is not a coalition.
Individual, organization or corporation with a Direct Interest Beneficiary Information
The activities of Beer Canada / Bière 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
Beer Canada / Bière Canada does not have any subsidiaries that could have a direct interest in the outcome of the undertaking
Lobbyist Details
Alex Maheu
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Public offices held
Business address:
1000-100 Sparks St
Ottawa, ON K1P 5B7
Canada
Telephone number:
613-235-1400
Ext.
239
Consultant Firm and Address
Firm:
Summa Strategies
Address:
1000-100 Sparks St
Ottawa, ON K1P 5B7
Canada
Telephone number:
613-235-1400
Ext.
239