Media Advisory - Canadian Beverage Association President available for interview

OTTAWA, March 1, 2016 /CNW/ - In response to today's senate recommendation that federal legislators consider a tax on sugar-sweetened and artificially-sweetened beverages in Canada, Canadian Beverage Association President, Jim Goetz, is available for interviews today.

WHO:	Jim Goetz, President, Canadian Beverage Association.
WHAT:	Interview opportunity in response to senate recommendation to consider a beverage tax in Canada.
WHEN:	Tuesday, March 1^st, 2016
WHERE:	In person in Ottawa, or remotely by phone or email.

The Canadian Beverage Association is the national trade association representing the broad spectrum of companies that manufacture and distribute the majority of non-alcoholic refreshment beverages consumed in Canada. Over 60,000 Canadians are employed directly, indirectly and through induced jobs in the Canadian beverage industry.

SOURCE Canadian Beverage Association

or to arrange an interview, please contact: Lindsey McCulloch, Communications Coordinator, Canadian Beverage Association, 416-362-2424 x.11924, [email protected]