Chris Gray

Seeking meetings to have the government provide funding for Economic Development Officers for Indigenous communities across the country Seeking meetings to discuss procurement opportunities for Indigenous communities and organizations Seeking meetings to strengthen CANDO's relationship with the government regarding Indigenous procurement, training and economic opportunities

Discussing tariffs and retalitory tariffs in order to minimize the impacts on related businesses operating in Canada. Connecting with Parliamentarians and government officials to educate about the benefits of coffee consumption in Canada. Discussing Bill S-211 (An Act to enact the Fighting Against Forced Labour and Child Labour in Supply Chains Act and to amend the Customs Tariff) regarding its implementation and reporting requirements.

Seeking meetings with parliamentarians and government officials to discuss funding opportunities, in relation to the Trade Diversification Corridors Fund and procurement opportunities with National Defence and Transportation departments.

Discussing tariffs and retalitory tariffs in order to minimize the impacts on related businesses operating in Canada. Meetings with government to articulate the potential impact of counter-tariffs on tea and related products. Maximum residue levels of pesticides under the Food and Drug act Lobby for health claims on tea; Food and Drug act as it addresses health claims on tea Import/export organic products regulations as they address organic standards of imported products; Food and drug act; safety of tea Implementation of Bill S-211 with regard to businesses reporting annually Extend transition period for regulatory changes under CFIA's Food Labelling Modernization initiative. Canada agricultural product act as it deals with organic content of tea; Canada product act as it deals with organic labelling of tea