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Sean Sunquist

Director, Health Canada (HC)4 communications in the past year

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Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada

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ADVOCATE FOR IMPROVED AWARENESS, PREVENTION AND MANAGEMENT OF WOMEN'S HEART AND BRAIN HEALTH RISK FACTORS THROUGH BILL S-243, AN ACT TO ESTABLISH A NATIONAL FRAMEWORK FOR WOMEN'S HEALTH IN CANADA ADVOCATE FOR A MODERNIZED CHARITABLE TAXATION FRAMEWORK THAT STRENGTHENS CHARITIES AND THEIR ABILITY TO MOBILIZE RESOURCES FOR THE BENEFIT OF CANADIANS. FINALIZE REGULATIONS TO RESTRICT VAPE FLAVOURS (INCLUDING MINT/MENTHOL); INTRODUCE PLAIN AND STANDARDIZED PACKAGING FOR VAPING PRODUCTS; INCREASE TOBACCO AND VAPE TAXES; IMPLEMENT A TOBACCO COST RECOVERY FEE; PROTECT EXISTING NICOTINE POUCH REGULATIONS; BAN INTERNET/ONLINE SALES FOR TOBACCO AND E-CIGARETTES; PROHIBIT THE SALE OF TOBACCO PRODUCTS AMONGST INDIVIDUALS BORN BEFORE A DETERMINED YEAR; INCREASE THE MINIMUM LEGAL AGE OF SALE FOR TOBACCO AND VAPING PRODUCTS TO 21 YEARS OF AGE. SUPPORT POLICIES THAT ELIMINATE FINANCIAL BARRIERS TO SPORT PARTICIPATION FOR CHILDREN AND YOUTH, WHILE ENSURING SPORT PARTICIPATION FUNDING IS ROLLED OUT IN AN ACCESSIBLE, EQUITABLE, AND INCLUSIVE MANNER. ADVOCATE FOR GOVERNMENT ACTION TO REDUCE THE CONSUMPTION OF, AND HARMS ASSOCIATED WITH, ULTRA-PROCESSED FOODS. ADVOCATE FOR AND FUND EQUITABLE ACCESS TO PALLIATIVE CARE PROGRAMS FOR CANADIANS, INCLUDING EQUITY-SEEKING GROUPS. INTRODUCTION OF A NATIONAL PHARMACARE PROGRAM IMPLEMENT REGULATIONS TO RESTRICT COMMERCIAL MARKETING OF UNHEALTHY FOODS AND BEVERAGES TO CHILDREN IMPLEMENT A TAX ON SUGARY DRINKS. REVENUES FROM SUCH A TAXATION STREAM SHOULD BE USED TO SUBSIDIZE HEALTHY EATING INITIATIVES FUND PUBLIC AWARENESS FOR IMPROVED USE OF DEFIBRILLATORS AND CPR. ADVOCATE FOR A TAX-EXEMPTION ON THE SALE OF DEFIBRILLATORS. ENSURE THAT THE DEDICATED FEDERAL ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION INFRASTRUCTURE FUND BECOMES A PERMANENT ENVELOPE IN CANADA'S INFRASTRUCTURE FUNDING.

Red Bull Canada

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Trade, tariffs, interprovincial barriers to trade and import issues related to caffeinated energy drinks. Business supply chain and manufacturing expansion. Outreach pertaining to Canada’s Zero Plastic Waste Agenda as it relates to plastic registry, recycled plastic content and new recycling labelling requirements. Discussions as it relates to the Circular Economy, a national recycling framework and modernization of provincial recycling programs Health Canada's Healthy Eating Strategy - changes to food/beverage labeling and advertising/marketing provisions. Canada Food Guide - As a producer of food products in Canada, Red Bull may comment on elements of a revised Canada Food Guide Partnerships opportunities with respect to promotion of Canada’s natural and cultural heritage sites. Red Tape Review - discussions as it relates to modernization of regulations and/or policy that is no longer necessary, duplicative or overly burdensome and/or is a barrier to investment and growth for business. Engage with the Government on funding programs, initiatives and opportunities for Red Bull sport activations and events Proposed Approach to Setting Maximum Levels for Vitamins, Mineral Nutrients, and Amino Acids in Beverages, Beverage Mixes and Concentrates, Powders, Bars and Confectionaries Eligible for a Temporary Marketing Authorization in Canada - Advocate for changes in additive levels Food and Drugs Act, labeling and ingredients, supplemented foods Category Specific Guidance for Temporary Marketing Authorization - Caffeinated Energy Drinks. Adjustment of labeling requirements and additive levels for Energy Drinks sales in Canada. Regulations Amending the Food and Drug Regulations (Supplemented Foods) specifically as it relates to caffeinated energy drinks.

Canadian Beverage Association

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Legislative proposals and policy changes affecting local economies, the investment climate and general competitiveness of the beverage sector in Canada, including tax, tariff advertising, CUSMA, labelling and pre-budget consultations. Matters regarding the regulation of environmental labelling, recycled content and single-use plastics; discussion about the collection and recycling of beverage containers. Improving regulatory interpretation (guidance) development to enhance regulatory transparency and outcomes Food and Drug Regulations as it pertains to food ingredients, food additives, food labelling, food advertising and food safety. Beverage container recycling programs, recycling targets for beverage containers, a federal plastics registry, national standards for extended producer responsibility reporting, environmental labelling, recycled content requirements, microplastics, single-use plastics, and international plastics policy and agreements.

Maple Leaf Foods

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Discussing the importance of investment into the Canadian domestic food supply chain to ensure food security for Canadians Discussing regulatory irritants and opportunities to improve efficiency in Canada's food system Discussing the importance of food safety and a strong regulatory framework that underpins the safety of food in Canada The National Animal Health and Welfare Strategy, planning for a foreign animal disease outbreak and updating the Animal Transport Regulations. The implementation of the Canada Disability Benefit Act Raising awareness about the the economic and environmental benefits of Anaerobic Digestion and methane reduction Preparedness for African Swine Fever Policies and programs that address the social determinants of health Implementation of a national school food program Free trade negotiations and opportunities for enhanced pork trade. Development of a national food policy Clarifying details of The Investment Tax Credit

Global Public Affairs

Nestlé Canada

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Discuss labour issues related to youth employment and immigration as it pertains to Nestlé’s employees and business in Canada. Discuss regulations related to Nestlé product manufacturing, food safety, and product sale in Canada. Labeling policies and regulations related to the nutrition facts table on food and beverage products. Discuss Nestlé’s efforts related to sustainability and emissions reduction and identify opportunities for collaboration with government on shared objectives. Arrange meetings between Nestlé and government officials during which they will discuss certain topics highlighting Nestlé's products, technologies and economic contributions. Communicating with federal departments and agencies about the impacts of various forms of international trade disputes on Nestlé's business and supply chains. Engage government officials regarding federal wheat fortification regulations impacting confectionery products.

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