Dominic DiFruscio

Engagement on planning for FIFA related to tourism, economic development, and opportunities to pilot programs at Toronto Pearson to improve passenger experience. Canada's international relations, as it relates to Toronto Pearson International Airport. Engagement with respect to planning, development and construction of Pearson LIFT National Airports Policy with respect to airport development in Greater Toronto Area Understanding obligations under the Official Languages Act Regulations with respect to the Aeronautics Act, particularly updating Pearson's Airport Zoning Regulations Regulations with respect to data sharing, aviation performance reporting, Customs Act, Canadian Transportation Act Proposal related to the implementation of Arrivals Duty Free to permit the sale of duty free goods at Canadian airports to international travellers upon arrival National Airports Policy with respect to responsibility for aviation security National Airports Policy, with respect to increasing access to capital funding National Airports Policy, related to potential impacts of industry labour issues National Airports Policy, regarding implementation of workplace programs and investment in local transit for better access to airport jobs and regarding Toronto Pearson's role as a mobility hub National Airports Policy, regarding federal minimum wage National Airport Policy with regards to the Ground Lease, and amendments to support growth and sector recovery International Air Policy, regarding liberalization of air policy and bilateral air service agreements Climate Change, examining opportunities with regards to reductions of greenhouse gas emissions, and development of alternative fuel sources Canadian Aviation Security Measures, regarding implementation of airport security Border Enforcement policy, regarding implementation of passenger facilitation to improve customer service Border Enforcement Policy, enhancing digitalization of border processing to enhance passenger experience

Aviation security policy as it applies to Toronto Pearson International Airport, including national security responsibilities and implementation of aviation security measures. Border enforcement and customs policies as they relate to Toronto Pearson International Airport, including passenger facilitation, digital border processing, data sharing, and related regulatory measures to improve passenger experience. Proposal related to the implementation of Arrivals Duty Free to permit the sale of duty free goods at Canadian airports to international travellers upon arrival. Engagement on planning for FIFA related to tourism, economic development, and opportunities to pilot programs at Toronto Pearson to improve passenger experience. National Airports Policy as it relates to Toronto Pearson International Airport, including governance, ground lease arrangements, capital funding access, and airport development within the Greater Toronto Area. Airport infrastructure development at Toronto Pearson International Airport, including planning, construction, zoning, and regulatory approvals related to major airport projects. International air policy and international relations affecting Toronto Pearson International Airport, including liberalization of air services and bilateral air service agreements.

General discussions related to health policy developments of importance to the spirits sector. Advocating for the continued protection and enforcement of the term “Rye” under the Canada–EU Agreement, ensuring that products labeled as Rye whisky in the EU are made in Canada. Engaging with the Government of Canada and relevant departments to discuss the impact of Canada-US tariffs on Canadian spirits in light of the new U.S. administration. Address the exclusion of spirits from the temporary tax exemption measures announced for the period of 14 December 2024 to 14 February 2025.

Providing industry input to Senators on Bill S-202 and its proposed alcohol health warnings, focusing on scientific accuracy, consumer impacts, and economic considerations. Monitoring and engaging on labour, trade, and supply chain issues affecting beverage alcohol. General discussions related to health policy developments of importance to the spirits sector. Advocating for the continued protection and enforcement of the term “Rye” under the Canada–EU Agreement, ensuring that products labeled as Rye whisky in the EU are made in Canada. Engaging with the Government of Canada and relevant departments to discuss the impact of Canada-US tariffs on Canadian spirits in light of the new U.S. administration. Address the exclusion of spirits from the temporary tax exemption measures announced for the period of 14 December 2024 to 14 February 2025.

Advocacy related to the Youth Employment and Skills Strategy, as it pertains to youth employment in the restaurant industry. Advocacy related to the National Food Security Strategy, as it pertains to food cost drivers affecting restaurants, food loss and waste, and domestic production capacity and supply chain barriers. Advocacy related to enhancing accelerated investment incentives and seeking modifications to small business deduction eligibility, to better support capital investments for restaurants. Advocacy related to the renewal and continued federal funding of the International Convention Attraction Fund, including a request for a commitment of $10 million annually over four years. Communicating with and arranging meetings with Public Office Holders to discuss the benefits of removing GST on all food in Canada Communicating with the Government of Canada regarding Budget 2026 as it pertains to immigration cuts affecting labour shortages. Engaging the Government of Canada on US led tariffs and the Government of Canada's response as they impact the foodservices industry. Tax policy on alcohol (escalator excise tax). Taxation policy with regard to corporate, small business and personal income taxes Regulations and policies regarding fees to SOCAN and ReSound Regulations and policies pertaining to Canada Pension Plan employer/employee premiums Regulation of financial institutions with respect to credit card fees Nutritional labeling policy with respect to provision of nutrition information Immigration policy with respect to workers programs and permits Healthy Eating Strategy - to ensure that policy and regulation proposals on the restriction of unhealthy food and beverage marketing to children, sodium reduction initiatives, menu labelling requirements, related initiatives are balanced, reasonable and science-based. Providing input into Health Canada's Healthy Eating Strategy consultations. Environmental regulations regarding plastics and recycling Employment Insurance with respect to policy for establishing premium rates Economic Strategy Tables - Continue to work closely with Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada and Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada in contributing to Canada's Economic Strategy Tables by ensuring the discussion help reflect the concerns of our industry Chicken and Turkey Tariff Rate Quota Advisory Committee (TQAC) regarding import quota Canadian Dairy Commission (CDC) regarding annual dairy pricing Amendments to the Importation of Intoxicating Liquors Act to exempt wines purchased by restaurants regarding the transportation and sale of beverage between provinces. Agriculture trade policy with regard to trade liberalization opportunities