Lobbying registration dated 2026-01-16
Registrant: Darryl Tempest
Client: HRC Innovations Inc.
Targeted institutions:
Intergovernmental Affairs Secretariat (IGA)
Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)
Rural Economic Development (Minister’s Office)
Justice Canada (JC)
Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
Public Safety Canada (PS)
Finance Canada (FIN)
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
Prime Minister's Office (PMO)
House of Commons
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA)
Canada Revenue Agency (CRA)
Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC)
Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev)
Privy Council Office (PCO)
Health Canada (HC)
Acts: Excise Act
Excise Act, 2001
Government funding received:
Lobbying activity details:
Lobbying to build upon the federal Finance Committee's (FINA) recommendation to reform the Excise Act, 2001 by transitioning from a weight-based excise duty model to a value-based framework for cannabis products. This reform aims to align taxation with the market value of products, promoting fairness and sustainability within the industry.
Lobbying for the introduction of a tax credit for outdoor cannabis cultivators under the Excise Duties on Cannabis Regulations (SOR/2019-78). Recognizing the environmental benefits of outdoor cultivation, such as reduced energy consumption and a smaller carbon footprint. HRC is proposing a tax incentive to encourage sustainable farming practices and combat illicit sales. This initiative aims to foster an eco-friendly cannabis industry while providing financial relief to producers committed to environmentally responsible cultivation methods.
Excise Act, 2001 and related federal–provincial coordination agreements. The objective is to advocate for a reduction in the current excise duty rates for nicotine vaping.