Registry of Lobbyists
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Last Updated:
2025-04-01
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Industry,
Transportation
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ANALYSIS OF COMPANIES' TECHNICAL INFORMATION FOR VEHICLES AND EQUIPMENT (USA): Communicating with government officials about the USA's Analysis of Companies’ Technical Information for Vehicles and Equipment ("ACTIVE"), more specifically (i) participating in government consultations and (ii) providing expert input on the USA requirements to ensure alignment between the USA and Canada and to avoid a more burdensome Canadian-unique requirement.
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Policies or Program
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Industry,
Intellectual Property,
Transportation
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AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE INFORMATION STANDARD: Communicating with government officials about updating the Canadian Automotive Service Information Standard.
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Policies or Program
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Labour
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BACK-TO-WORK LEGISLATION: Communicating with government officials about the introduction of back-to-work legislation for shipping and transportation-related services.
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Legislative Proposal, Bill or Resolution
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Financial Institutions,
Industry
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BANK ACT: Communicating with the Government of Canada about the statutory review of the Bank Act, SC 1991, c. 46, more specifically about vehicle leasing.
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Legislative Proposal, Bill or Resolution
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Industry,
Intellectual Property,
Justice and Law Enforcement,
Transportation
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BILL C-244: Communicating with government officials about Bill C-244 (“An Act to amend the Copyright Act (diagnosis, maintenance and repair)”), more specifically about the impact of the right to repair provisions on the auto sector and vehicle security.
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Legislative Proposal, Bill or Resolution
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International Trade
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CANADA-UNITED STATES-MEXICO AGREEMENT ("CUSMA"): Communicating with government officials about CUSMA, previously known as the North American Free Trade Agreement ("NAFTA"), more specifically about the need to ensure protections for North America's integrated automobile industry and supplier network.
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Legislative Proposal, Bill or Resolution
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Environment,
Industry
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CHEMICAL MANAGEMENT PLAN: Communicating with government officials about the Chemical Management Plan, more specifically (i) clarifying ongoing use of substances in Canada and (ii) participating in relevant government consultations.
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Policies or Program
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Environment,
Industry,
Transportation
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ELECTRIC VEHICHLE ("EV") INFRASTRUCTURE: Communicating with government officials about EV infrastructure, including the enhancement of EV charging infrastructure in Canada.
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Policies or Program
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Climate,
Environment,
International Relations
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HARMONIZED GHG REGULATIONS: Communicating with government officials about harmonized greenhouse gas regulations, more specifically ensuring Canadian regulations are aligned with American regulations.
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Regulation
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Industry,
International Trade,
Taxation and Finance
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INFLATION REDUCTION ACT (USA): Communicating with government officials about industry’s views on the effect of the Inflation Reduction Act (USA) on Canada’s competitive landscape and its ability to attract investments.
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Legislative Proposal, Bill or Resolution
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Education,
International Relations,
Labour
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INTERNATIONAL STUDENT WORK: Communicating with government officials about international students, more specifically eligibility for off-campus work during studies at a designated learning institutions (“DLIs”).
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Policies or Program
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Industry,
International Trade
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INTERNATIONAL TRADE: Communicating with government officials about international trade, more specifically trade issues related to the automotive industry and automotive manufacturing, including potential tariffs on automotive parts and batteries.
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Policies or Program
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Taxation and Finance
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INVESTMENT TAX INCENTIVES: Communicating with government officials about investment tax incentives under the Income Tax Act, including the Investment Tax Credit ("ITC").
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Legislative Proposal, Bill or Resolution
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Industry,
Taxation and Finance
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LUXURY TAX: Communicating with government officials about luxury taxes, more specifically (i) ensuring luxury taxes are removed from electric vehicles ("EVs"), (ii) ensuring luxury taxes are removed (or reduced) on recreational boats and (iii) ensuring luxury taxes do not conflict with other government measures, including reductions in greenhouse gas emissions.
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Legislative Proposal, Bill or Resolution
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Industry,
Labour
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MEASURES AGAINST FORCED AND CHILD LABOUR: Communicating with government officials about measures to eliminate forced and child labour, more specifically (i) monitoring legislative and regulatory developments to increase supply chain transparency and (ii) ensuring industry has enough time to comply with future supply chain transparency obligations.
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Legislative Proposal, Bill or Resolution,
Regulation
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Environment,
Industry,
Transportation
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MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY ACT: Communicating with government officials about the Motor Vehicle Safety Act, more specifically (i) alignment with American safety standards, (ii) flexibility on regulations for vehicles, (iii) target setting for greenhouse gas emissions and (iv) improved recall completion rates.
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Legislative Proposal, Bill or Resolution
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Environment,
Industry,
Infrastructure,
Taxation and Finance
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NATIONAL ZERO-EMISSIONS VEHICLE STRATEGY: Communicating with government officials about the National Zero-Emissions Vehicle Strategy, more specifically (i) providing expert industry input on the strategy and (ii) participating in various advisory groups. These communications will involve discussions about infrastructure, incentives, supply, and public awareness.
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Policies or Program
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Environment,
Industry
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OUTPUT BASED PRICING SYSTEM: Communicating with government officials about the Output Based Pricing System (established under the Greenhouse Gas Pollution Pricing Act), more specifically providing expert industry input on the development of the pricing system.
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Policies or Program
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Regional Development,
Taxation and Finance
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REGIONAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT - Communicating with government officials about regional economic development programs and funding, including those offered by the Federal Economic Development Agency.
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Grant, Contribution or Other Financial Benefit,
Policies or Program
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Environment,
Industry,
Taxation and Finance
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STRATEGIC INNOVATION FUND ("SIF"): Communicating with government officials about funding under the Strategic Innovation Fund, more specifically ensuring funding advances the competitiveness of automobile manufacturing in Canada.
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Policies or Program
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International Trade
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TRANS-PACIFIC PARTNERSHIP ("TPP") AGREEMENT: Communicating with government officials about the TPP Agreement, more specifically relaying the need for fair, equitable and transparent trade agreements on a multi-lateral basis.
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Legislative Proposal, Bill or Resolution
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International Relations,
Labour
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TRAVEL DOCUMENTS: Communicating with government officials about the processing of travel documents, more specifically visas.
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Policies or Program
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Industry,
International Trade,
Taxation and Finance
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USA BILLS: Communicating with government officials about American infrastructure and reconciliation bills, including electric vehicle ("EV") tax credit provisions, which will impact Canadian manufacturing sector and make Canadian-made EVs uncompetitive.
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Legislative Proposal, Bill or Resolution
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Intellectual Property,
Justice and Law Enforcement,
Transportation
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VEHICLE THEFT: Communicating with government officials about vehicle thefts across Canada, including measures to limit vehicle theft. The goal of these communications is, in part, to ensure cross-departmental coordination in addressing the issue.
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Policies or Program
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Industry,
International Trade
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INTERNATIONAL TRADE: Communicating with government officials about international trade, more specifically trade issues related to the auto industry and auto manufacturing.
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Policies or Program
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Industry,
Taxation and Finance
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LUXURY TAX: Communicating with government officials about luxury taxes, more specifically (i) ensuring luxury taxes are removed from electric vehicles ("EVs") and (ii) ensuring luxury taxes do not conflict with other government measures, including reductions in greenhouse gas emissions.
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Legislative Proposal, Bill or Resolution
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Communication techniques that have been used or are expected to be used in the course of the undertaking:
| Date | DPOH, Position Title | Government Institution | Subject Matters |
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| 2025-02-26 |
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Industry, International Trade, Taxation and Finance |
| 2025-02-26 |
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Industry, International Trade, Taxation and Finance |
| 2025-02-13 |
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Industry, International Trade |
| 2025-02-03 |
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Industry, International Trade |
| 2025-01-30 |
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Industry, International Trade |
| 2025-01-30 |
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Industry, International Trade |
| 2025-01-17 |
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Industry, International Trade |
| 2025-01-14 |
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Taxation and Finance |
| 2024-12-03 |
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Industry, International Trade |
| 2024-11-12 |
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Regional Development, Taxation and Finance |
| 2024-10-30 |
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International Trade |
| 2024-10-30 |
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Industry, International Trade |
| 2024-10-30 |
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Industry, International Trade, Labour |
| 2024-10-29 |
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Climate, Environment, Industry, Infrastructure, International Relations, International Trade, Taxation and Finance, Transportation |
| 2024-10-29 |
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Environment, Industry, Infrastructure, Intellectual Property, Justice and Law Enforcement, Taxation and Finance, Transportation |
| 2024-10-29 |
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International Trade, Taxation and Finance |
| 2024-10-29 |
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Environment, Financial Institutions, Industry, International Trade, Transportation |
| 2024-10-29 |
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Environment, Industry, Infrastructure, Taxation and Finance |
| 2024-10-29 |
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Industry, International Trade |
| 2024-10-29 |
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Industry, Intellectual Property, International Trade, Justice and Law Enforcement, Labour, Transportation |
| 2024-10-29 |
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Environment, Industry, Infrastructure, Taxation and Finance, Transportation |
| 2024-10-29 |
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Industry, Labour |
| 2024-10-23 |
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Environment, Industry, Infrastructure, Taxation and Finance |
| 2024-10-03 |
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Environment, Financial Institutions, Industry, International Trade, Transportation |
| 2024-10-01 |
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Industry, International Trade |
| 2024-09-20 |
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International Trade |
| 2024-09-19 |
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International Trade |
| 2024-08-16 |
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Industry |
| 2024-08-15 |
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Industry |
| 2024-08-01 |
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Industry, International Trade |
| 2024-07-29 |
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International Trade |
| 2024-07-25 |
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International Trade |
| 2024-06-11 |
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Industry, International Trade |
| 2024-06-06 |
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Industry, International Trade |
| 2024-05-28 |
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Industry, Taxation and Finance |
| 2024-05-28 |
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Industry, Taxation and Finance |
| 2024-05-24 |
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International Trade |
| 2024-05-21 |
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Environment, International Trade |
| 2024-05-07 |
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Intellectual Property, Justice and Law Enforcement, Transportation |
| 2024-05-07 |
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Intellectual Property, Justice and Law Enforcement, Transportation |
| 2024-05-07 |
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Industry, Transportation |
| 2024-05-02 |
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Environment |
| 2024-04-25 |
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Taxation and Finance |