PolitiKit

Under the Excise Act, seeking the repeal of the automatic annual escalator on the federal excise duty and the introduction of new excise tiers with reduced rates for lower alcohol content beers.

Federal Budget as it pertains to beverage alcohol taxation or regulation.

NATIONAL ZERO-EMISSIONS VEHICLE STRATEGY: Communicating with government officials about the National Zero-Emissions Vehicle Strategy, more specifically (i) providing expert industry input on the strategy, (ii) participating in various advisory groups and (iii) participating in the government review. These communications will involve discussions about design, infrastructure, incentives, supply, and public awareness.

INTERNATIONAL TRADE: Communicating with government officials about international trade, more specifically trade issues and support measures related to the automotive industry and automotive manufacturing, including potential tariffs on automobiles, automotive parts and batteries.

Seeking to eliminate the 2.3% regulatory fees charged by Health Canada. Working to improve the service standards for license changes, security clearance, export permits.

Calling on the Government to develop a comprehensive strategy to eradicate the illicit market. This involves coordination with the PTs to tackle illegal production, illegal sale (both bricks and mortar and online), interdict the shipment of illegal product through legal means and to launch a public awareness and education campaign on the dangers of buying illegal product.

The Cannabis Council of Canada seeks to assist its members with International Trade issues, specifically, to help navigate unclear issues around exporting cannabis to various locations around the world. Israel recently issued a determination in an anti dumping case which lacked transparency, fairness and due process among other concerns. The Cannabis Council will work with government partners to defend the cannabis industry and it's world class reputation - as well as pursue all possible avenues to remedy the situation.

CRA Excise stamp logistics and placement on adult consumer use cannabis products and co packing supply chain realities that run up against the Excise Tax Act.

Bilateral and plurilateral trade agreements that comprehend the North American integration of the automotive industry.

INTERNATIONAL TRADE: Communicating with government officials about international trade, more specifically trade issues related to the automotive industry and automotive manufacturing, including potential tariffs on automobiles, automotive parts and batteries.

FINANCE CANADA - federal budget, in respect to ensuring horticultural programs are adequately funded.

Canadian Food Inspection Agency, Market Access, with respect to access for Canadian horticultural products to international markets.

AGRICULTURE AND AGRI-FOOD CANADA - AgriStability, AgriRecovery, AgriRisk and AgriInvest, with respect to helping Canadian horticultural producers obtain funds for production loss, and business risk management programs.

CANADIAN FOOD INSPECTION AGENCY - Consumer Packaging and Labelling Act, with respect to food labelling, statements and claims.

Measures impacting economic development and prosperity of Toronto, surrounding region, and other large Canadian cities including taxation and budgeting, urban policies, enhanced government services and technology adoption, enhancing business competitiveness and red tape reduction.

Budget: 1) Increase Canadian businesses competitiveness, drive productivity growth through trade; 2) Maximizing job creation and incomes for Canadians through enhanced labour market information; 3) Maximizing the economic impact of the Canada's Infrastructure Plan by improving GTA transportation infrastructure; 4) Maintaining fiscal disciple and reducing the Government's GDP to debt ration; 5) Promoting investment in innovation.

Advocating for timely review by Health Canada for the use of Lambda on feed crops.

Temporary Foreign Workers Program and preparation of Labour Market Operators.

Advocating concerns on C-282 and impact on trade and market access.

Trade policy and regulations as it relates to import and export of cattle to the United States and increased market access to global markets for Canadian beef products.

Supporting the passing of Bill C-234

Temporary Foreign Workers Program with respect to duration of stay in Canada and preparation of Labour Market Operators

Advocating for the timely review by Health Canada for the use of Lambda on feed crops.

Canadian Agriculture Policy - business risk management programming, environmental programming, Canada Food Policy

Trade policy and regulations as it relates to import and export of cattle to the United States and increased market access to global markets for for Canadian beef products

Advocating concerns on C-282 and impact on trade and market access.

Supporting the passing of Bill C-234

Aboriginal Affairs and Justice and Law Enforcement as they pertain to the establishment of Indigenous-led policing within First Nations

Aboriginal Affairs and all other aspects of the government as they relate to addressing the shortfall in reconciliation funding, meeting the Truth and Reconciliation Commissions Calls to Action and respecting the commitments made by the crown with respect for Treaties 6, 8, and 10.

On and off-reserve housing as it pertains to federal funding and consideration of established housing programs to ensure the construction of appropriate and affordable housing to meet present and future needs.

Natural resource development as it pertains to negotiating resource extraction agreements, the movement and storage of natural resources within and through Firs Nations territories as well as forrest fire prevention strategies a environmental protection strategies.