Lobbying registration dated 2026-04-01
Registrant: Laura Kurkimaki
Client: Arterra Wines Canada Inc.
Targeted institutions:
House of Commons
Prime Minister's Office (PMO)
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
Health Canada (HC)
Finance Canada (FIN)
Canada Revenue Agency (CRA)
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
Government funding received:
Institution: Independent Electricity System Operator - Save on Energy Program
Amount: 31165.00
Institution: BC Ministry of Agriculture - BC Vintners Quality Alliance (VQA) Wine Support Program
Amount: 6826699.02
Institution: Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs - Ontario VQA Program
Amount: 22424936.37
Institution: Ministère de l'Agriculture, des Pêcheries et de l'Alimentation du Québec
Amount: 45000.00
Institution: Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
Amount: 15711732.40
Institution: Ontario Ministry of Finance - Wine Boutique Support Program
Amount: 299544.93
Institution: The Foundation Assisting Canadian Talent on Recordings (FACTOR)
Amount: 35000.00
Institution: Hydro-Quebec - Solutions Efficaces Program
Amount: 28963.00
Lobbying activity details:
Discussions on programs to help the Canadian wine industry adapt to ongoing and emerging challenges, such as the Wine Sector Support Program
Recommendations from alcohol and beverage industry related to government support programs, taxes, responsible alcohol consumption and other regulatory and legislative issues as they arise.
Issues related to the collection and remission of excises taxes on beverage alcohol