12-Month Lobbying Summary - In-house Organization

• Subject matter details in previous versions

  Details Regarding the Identified Subject Matter

  Subject matters	Details	Categories
  International Trade	- Beyond the Border; support border policies and administration by CBSA supports and enhances trans-border shipments of goods, cross-border movement of workers who perform essential services, and security.	Policies or Program
  Subject matters were not required to be associated with subject matter details when this content was submitted	- Bilateral and plurolateral trade agreements comprehend the North American integration of the Automotive industry	Legislative Proposal, Bill or Resolution
  Privacy and Access to Information	- Canadian Anti-spam legislation and regulation; comprehends the development of new advancements in vehicle technology and in-vehicle communication.	Policies or Program
  Subject matters were not required to be associated with subject matter details when this content was submitted	- Employment and Training maintaining a strong apprenticeships system across Canada for a skilled workforce.	Policies or Program
  Subject matters were not required to be associated with subject matter details when this content was submitted	- Ensuing there is an efficient temporary international worker process to allow for specialized expertise that is required for company-specific tasks.	Policies or Program
  Environment	- Ensure alignment of Canada U.S. harmonized Tier 3 vehicle emission standards and supporting fuel quality requirements	Policies or Program
  Industry	- Ensure an automotive strategy provides for a competitive environment that encourages new automotive investment.	Policies or Program
  Subject matters were not required to be associated with subject matter details when this content was submitted	- Ensure low EI rates are maintained and do not unreasonable raise the cost of doing business in Canada, or negatively impact competitiveness for new investment	Policies or Program
  Environment	- Ensure the alignment of Canada and U.S. vehicle emission and greenhouse gas standards, for light duty (2017-2025), and heavy duty vehicles (2019 and beyond) under the Canadian Environmental Protection Act.	Legislative Proposal, Bill or Resolution
  Environment	- Ensure the implementation of the Pan-Canadian framework on Climate change comprehends the federal government's regulatory role respecting vehicle fuel economy/greenhouse gas emissions and criteria air contaminants.	Legislative Proposal, Bill or Resolution
  Environment	- Ensure the requirements of the Chemical Management plan are developed, and applied in a manner that achieves the governments objectives and does not disrupt vehicle manufacturing operations.	Legislative Proposal, Bill or Resolution
  Subject matters were not required to be associated with subject matter details when this content was submitted	- Global Affairs Canada; trade agreement negotiation and implementation that maximizes commercial benefits and export opportunities.	Policies or Program
  Subject matters were not required to be associated with subject matter details when this content was submitted	- Natural Resources Canada; ensure efficiencies in reporting fuel consumption data for the annual fuel consumption guide, website and fuel economy labels are consistent with those in the U.S.	Policies or Program
  Infrastructure, Transportation	- Promote enhancements to highway infrastructure that support the efficient movement of goods in a just-in-time supply chain environment.	Policies or Program
  Infrastructure, International Trade, Transportation	- Promote improvements to existing trade infrastructure and supporting investment to complete new border crossing point in Canada's major trade corridors.	Policies or Program
  Subject matters were not required to be associated with subject matter details when this content was submitted	- Promote transportation infrastructure and policies to support testing and deployment of evolving vehicle technologies such as connected vehicles and automated vehicles.	Policies or Program
  Subject matters were not required to be associated with subject matter details when this content was submitted	- Regulatory Cooperation Council workplans to remove differences and misaligned vehicles safety standards, connected vehicle and infrastructure requirements and vehicle emission standards between Canada and the U.S.	Policies or Program
  Subject matters were not required to be associated with subject matter details when this content was submitted	- Regulatory requirements for conventional alternative and renewable fuels and associated fuel quality standards to support vehicle emission control technology and vehicle performance.	Legislative Proposal, Bill or Resolution
  Subject matters were not required to be associated with subject matter details when this content was submitted	- Revisions to the Workplace Hazardous Materials information system and inclusion of globally Harmonized System clarification and labelling of chemicals must recognize the integration production facilities and processes in Canada and the U.S.	Policies or Program
  Subject matters were not required to be associated with subject matter details when this content was submitted	- Strategic Innovation Fund. A fund that is competitive with other jurisdictions in its level of funding and tax treatment.	Policies or Program
  Subject matters were not required to be associated with subject matter details when this content was submitted	Coordination and alignment of research and analysis associated with U.S. of Light Duty Vehicle greenhouse gas emission regulation.	Policies or Program, Regulation
  Subject matters were not required to be associated with subject matter details when this content was submitted	Data privacy: comprehends the development of new advancements in vehicle technology and in-vehicle communication.	Policies or Program
  Health	Ensure alignment with the US on chemicals and vehicle emissions.	Policies or Program, Regulation
  Subject matters were not required to be associated with subject matter details when this content was submitted	Ensure that the Mines to Mobility Strategy is aligned and coordinated with the U.S.	Policies or Program, Regulation
  Subject matters were not required to be associated with subject matter details when this content was submitted	Ensure that the ZEV federal objectives support consumer uptake and demand, and comprehends the integrated nature of the auto industry and need for alignment with the U.S. federal ZEV policies and programs.	Policies or Program
  Environment	Ensure the implementation of the Greenhouse Pollution Pricing Act requirements do not negatively impact the vehicle manufacturing industry's competitiveness.	Policies or Program
  Environment	Ensure the review of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act is applied in a manner that achieves the governments objectives and does not disrupt manufacturing operations and vehicles.	Legislative Proposal, Bill or Resolution

  Subject matters in previous versions

  • Consumer Issues
  • Employment and Training
  • Energy
  • Environment
  • Financial Institutions
  • Health
  • Immigration
  • Industry
  • Internal Trade
  • International Trade
  • Labour
  • Privacy and Access to Information
  • Transportation

Government Institutions

• Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA)
• Canada Revenue Agency (CRA)
• Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
• Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)
• Finance Canada (FIN)
• Global Affairs Canada (GAC)
• Health Canada (HC)
• House of Commons
• Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC)
• Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
• Intergovernmental Affairs Secretariat (IGA)
• Justice Canada (JC)
• Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
• Office of the Information Commissioner of Canada (OIC)
• Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada (OPC)
• Prime Minister's Office (PMO)
• Privy Council Office (PCO)
• Public Safety Canada (PS)
• Senate of Canada
• Statistics Canada (StatCan)
• Transport Canada (TC)
• Treasury Board Of Canada Secretariat (TBS)

Communication techniques

Communication techniques that have been used or are expected to be used in the course of the undertaking:

• Grass-roots communication
• Written communication
• Oral communication
• Arrange one or more meetings

• Brian Kingston, President & CEO | Public offices held
• KAREN HOU, DIRECTOR, VEHICLE AND WORKPLACE SAFETY | No public offices held
• JENNIFER STEEVES, DIRECTOR, INDUSTRY AND CONSUMER AFFAIRS | No public offices held
• YASMIN TARMOHAMED, VICE PRESIDENT, ENVIRONMENT AND ENGINEERING | No public offices held