Nathan Bessner

• Trade policy as it relates to the import and export of spirits. • Tax policy on alcohol related to the enabling environment and competitiveness of spirits (addressing the impact of the escalator excise tax on the alcohol industry). • Interprovincial trade barriers related to spirits business. • Environmental policy as it relates to the alcohol industry. • Engaging with Health Canada, Public Health Agency of Canada and Foreign Affairs on World Health Organization’s Global Alcohol Strategy and actions undertaken by the industry in Canada to reduce harmful drinking.

Trade policy as it relates to the import and export of spirits. Tax policy on alcohol related to the enabling environment and competitiveness of spirits (addressing the impact of the escalator excise tax on the alcohol industry). Interprovincial trade barriers related to spirits business. Environmental policy as it relates to the alcohol industry. Engaging with Health Canada, Public Health Agency of Canada and Foreign Affairs on the WHO's (World Health Organization) Global Alcohol Strategy and actions undertaken by the industry in Canada to reduce harmful drinking.

Engaging with the Ministry of Transport on supply chain matters and impact on business operations. Trade policy as it relates to the import and export of spirits (EU and UK Free Trade Agreements; Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement) Tax policy on alcohol related to the enabling environment and competitiveness of spirits (addressing the impact of the escalator excise tax on the alcohol industry) Policy affecting women and gender equality, as it relates to empowering women and promoting the representation of women in the food & beverages industry Interprovincial trade barriers related to the spirits business, including e-commerce/direct-to-consumer Environmental policy as it relates to the alcohol industry; measures on plastic/polyethylene terephthalate, carbon, recycling (extended producer responsibility programs) Engaging with Ministry of Transportation, Health Canada, Public Health Agency of Canada and Foreign Affairs on WHO’s Global Alcohol Strategy and actions undertaken by the industry in Canada to reduce harmful drinking Agriculture policy as it relates to promoting sustainable agriculture

Provide Government of Canada officials with scientific and socio-economic evidence in support of why American eel should not be listed on Canada's Species at Risk Registry.

Advocating for Federal investment and public transit initiatives across Canada

Promotion de l'avancement de la cybersécurité dans les transports publiques. Advocating for the rail sector in relation to changes to clean technology investment tax credit. Recherche de financement via le programme de fonds stratégiques pour l'innovation (FSI) afin d'offrir des solutions ferroviaires innovantes. Establishment or modification of appropriate regulations regarding trade. Research and Development funding for advanced manufacturing and developing mobility low to zero carbon technologies. Infrastructure projects related to transit systems, including rolling stocks and signalling. Establishment or modification of appropriate regulations regarding public transportation.

The Fall Economic Statement proposed to introduce a refundable clean technology investment tax credit (“ITC”) equal to 30% of the capital cost of eligible equipment. The objective of the lobbying activities will be to help foster the rapid transition to clean electricity production.

Communicate with the government of Canada about the value that DJI RPAS can provide to governments and first responders and the steps that DJI takes to protect security.

Discuss the regulatory environment to enable the use of drone technology to improve efficiency and reduce pesticide use in agriculture Communicate with the government of Canada about the value that DJI RPAS can provide to governments and first responders and the steps that DJI takes to protect security.

Working with the Department of Health to ensure that safe drinking standards are based in science. International Trade: Specifically, as it impacts both importers and exporters of spirits in Canada and internationally Internal trade: Specifically, encouraging the adoption of policies that support local producers across Canada to get their products more easily to consumers in other provinces Food & Drugs Act, Excise Act 2001 as they pertain to the regulation and taxation of spirits Food & Drug Regulations as they pertain to the production of spirits Federal Budget - Taxation and/or Regulation of Distilled Spirits Excise Regulations as they pertain to the taxation of spirits Consumer Packaging & Labelling Act as they pertain to labeling requirements for spirits

Working with the Department of Health to assure that safe drinking standards are based in science. International Trade: Specifically, as it impacts both importers and exporters of spirits in Canada and internationally. Internal Trade: Specifically, encouraging the adoption of policies that support local producers across Canada to get their products more easily to consumers in other provinces. Food & Drugs Act, Excise Act 2001 as they pertain to the regulation and taxation of spirits Food & Drug Regulations as they pertain to the production of spirits Federal Budget - Taxation and/or Regulation of Distilled Spirits Excise Regulations as they pertain to the taxation of spirits Consumer Packaging & Labelling Act as they pertain to labeling requirements for spirits

Bail reform - Amendments to the Criminal Code of Canada related to bail provisions, to request stricter conditions on serious, repeat, violent offenders.

Securing federal contributions to various district energy projects in Ontario and Prince Edward Island. Clean Economy Investment Tax Credits - Gain clarification with respect to labour requirements. As well as seeking the inclusion of certain heat pumps power sources, such as non-industrial heat waste, under the clean technology ITC.

Working with the government to develop the Eagle's Nest nickel, copper, platinum, palladium and chromite deposits, all of which are located in the James Bay lowlands of Ontario in the emerging metals camp known as the "Ring of Fire"