12-Month Lobbying Summary - In-house Organization

Business Council of Canada/Conseil canadien des affaires / GOLDY HYDER, President and Chief Executive Officer

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Active - Last Updated: 2022-01-12

Who is lobbying?

Business Council of Canada/Conseil canadien des affaires (Address, activities & membership)

GOLDY HYDER, President and Chief Executive Officer

Received government funding or funding expected in current financial year

What is being lobbied?

Subject Matters

Aboriginal Affairs
Agriculture
Arts and Culture
Broadcasting
Budget
Climate
Constitutional Issues
Consumer Issues
Defence
Economic Development
Education
Employment and Training
Energy
Environment
Financial Institutions
Forestry
Government Procurement
Health
Immigration
Industry
Infrastructure
Intellectual Property
Internal Trade
International Development
International Relations
International Trade
Justice and Law Enforcement
Labour
Mining
National Security/Security
Pensions
Regional Development
Research and Development
Science and Technology
Small Business
Taxation and Finance
Telecommunications
Tourism
Transportation

Subject Matter Details

Legislative Proposal, Bill or Resolution

Bill C-2, an Act to provide further support in response to COVID-19
Bill formerly known as C-11, Consumer Privacy Protection Act, with respect to business obligations regarding collection of data and need to respect individual privacy
Bill formerly known as C-12, An Act respecting transparency and accountability in Canada's efforts to achieve net zero greenhouse gas emissions by the year 2050, with respect to formulation of plans and policies to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in Canada and particularly policies, regulations and taxes that affect businesses operating in Canada
Bill formerly known as C-13, COVID-19 Emergency Response Act, with respect to expanded Employment Insurance benefits; deferral of certain tax payments; wage subsidies to employers; establishment of the Canada Emergency Response Benefit; changing capital requirements for the Export Development Corporation and the Business Development Bank of Canada
Bill formerly known as C-14, COVID-19 Emergency Response Act, No. 2, with respect to criteria for employers to be eligible for a wage subsidy payment from the federal government
Bill formerly known as C-4, "An Act to Implement the Agreement between Canada, the United States of America and the United Mexican States", with respect to the enhanced trade in goods and services, regulation of investment between countries, admittance of qualified immigrants and recognition of professional credentials for employment purposes
INCOME TAX ACT: Changes in legislation, regulation and policies regarding personal and corporate taxation; rates of tax, qualifications for exemptions and deductions; treatment of research and development and business expenses; treatment of foreign income, deductions for foreign expenses, and investment in foreign affiliates

Legislative Proposal, Bill or Resolution, Policies or Program, Regulation

BUDGET: Input to government deliberations on fiscal and tax policy and federal spending in preparation of the annual federal budget; with respect to rates of federal and personal taxation, policies to stimulate investment and research and development, creation of new cost-shared programs, and federal spending related to infrastructure, health and education

Legislative Proposal, Bill or Resolution, Regulation

BANKRUPTCY: Proposals to to amend the Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act, or develop regulations thereto, dealing with the rights of creditors in the event of bankruptcy or insolvency, including protection of company pensions
CANADA BUSINESS CORPORATIONS ACT: Amendments to the law and regulations affecting the incorporation, structure, mandate and operations of federally regulated companies in Canada
INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY PROTECTION: The promotion of stronger laws and regulations to ensure adequate protection of intellectual property in Canada; with respect to amendments and new regulations governing the rights of creators related to copyright, patent and trade marks, and harmonization and strengthening of intellectual property protection internationally

Policies or Program

ASIA - PACIFIC ECONOMIC COOPERATION: Input to the annual APEC Summit; consideration of means to enhance trade and economic relations among the countries of the Asia-Pacific region
CANADA - CHILE TRADE: Input to federal deliberations regarding means and opportunities to enhance bilateral trade between Canada and Chile; possible changes to the Canada-Chile Free Trade Agreement
CANADA HEALTH & SOCIAL TRANSFER, with regard to ongoing negotiations and changes to the federal program that transfers money to the provinces to support social programs and post-secondary education
CANADA-CHINA TRADE: Input to federal consultations on means and opportunities to enhance two-way trade between Canada and China
CANADA-COLOMBIA FREE TRADE AGREEMENT, with respect to trade in goods and services between Canada and Colombia and with respect to rules for immigration and foreign investment in each country
CANADA-INDIA TRADE: Input to federal consultations on means and opportunities to enhance bilateral trade between Canada and India, including the possibility of negotiating a comprehensive economic partnership agreement
CANADA-JAPAN TRADE: Input to consultations regarding means and opportunities to enhance bilateral trade between Japan and Canada
CANADA-MEXICO PARTNERSHIP -- input to federal government deliberations with respect to enhancing trade in goods and services between Mexico and Canada, agreement on rules regarding foreign investment, and coordinating rules regarding admittance of immigrants and recognition of professional credentials for employment purposes
CANADA/US BORDER: Input to government deliberations on how to enhance trade and security at the Canada/United States border; with respect to inspection of vehicles and persons at border crossings, pre-clearance at key border points, labelling and inspection of containers, admittance of qualified professionals, development of enhanced passports and other documentation
COMPETITION POLICY: Laws, regulations and policies affecting competitive behaviour by corporations in the marketplace; with respect to mergers and acquisitions, advertising, use of market power, and rules governing joint ventures and strategic partnerships between competing companies
COMPETITIVENESS: Input regarding federal policies that can help enhance the competitiveness of Canadian industry
CONSTITUTION: Negotiations between the federal and provincial governments regarding possible amendments to the Constitution, to the federal-provincial division of powers, and reforms to cost-sharing arrangements between the two levels of government
CONTINENTAL ENERGY POLICY: Consultations and negotiations regarding enhanced collaboration on energy policy between Canada, the United States and Mexico; with respect to rules governing energy trade, approvals of new energy projects, coordinating standards for fuel content and quality
COST RECOVERY: Changes to federal government regulations and policies regarding the recovery of costs for services provided to business; with respect to fees for registrations; inspections, approvals, and environmental assessments of new plants or new resource projects; and licencing of new businesses
EMPLOYMENT INSURANCE ACT: Input to federal decisions regarding eligibility rules and rates of premium contribution for employment insurance
ENTREPRENEURSHIP, with respect to policies to support the start-up, development and growth of small businesses in Canada
FISCAL & MONETARY POLICY: Regular input regarding changes to fiscal and monetary policy that can stimulate economic growth, competitiveness and social progress
G-7 and G-20 SUMMITS: Input to the federal government regarding policy priorities for the annual summit of G-7 and G-20 leaders
HEALTH CARE: Input regarding the roles and responsibilities of the federal government in financing health care and establishing national standards
INFRASTRUCTURE: Discusssions among the federal, provincial and municipal governments with respect to financing and expanding public infrastructure; including the mandate and operations of the Canada Infrastructure Bank
INNOVATION; policies and programs, including taxation and financing, designed to support increased research and development among Canadian corporations with respect to new technologies, as well as the commercialization of newly discovered technologies
INTEGRITY REGIME: Advice on application of the government's policy to ensure that government contracting is only carried out with companies that demonstrate high standards of business ethics; Consultations on implementation of "remediation agreements" in Canada
NORTH AMERICAN COMMISSION ON ENVIRONMENTAL COOPERATION: Input to federal deliberations regarding possible enhancement and coordination of environmental standards among Canada, the United States and Mexico
NORTH AMERICAN COMMISSION ON LABOUR COOPERATION: Input to federal consultations regarding the possible enhancement and coordination of labour standards among Canada, the United States and Mexico
NORTH AMERICAN DEFENCE: Input regarding the North American Aerospace Defence Command (NORAD) and other means to enhance collaboration among governments regading defence of the North American continent
NORTH AMERICAN LEADERS' SUMMIT: Input to the federal government regarding policy priorities for the annual summit of the leaders of Canada, the United States and Mexico
PARLIAMENTARY REFORM: Input regarding changes to rules governing Parliament; Senate reform
POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION: Rules governing federal-provincial financing arrangements for post-secondary education; and development of acceptable national standards for graduate degrees in various disciplines
PUBLIC SERVICE: Rules and regulations governing the conduct of public servants in their relations with corporations and business associations, processes for consulting with business on the impact of new laws and regulations governing the conduct of business in Canada
SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY POLICY: Input regarding policies that can support research and development of new science and technology and the broader adaptation of advanced technologies across the Canadian economy
SECURITY AND PROSPERITY IN NORTH AMERICA, with respect to rules governing the flow of goods, services and people across the border; cooperation among agencies in the three countries to streamline and harmonize rules and regulations governing the conduct of business; policies to enhance energy trade and energy security
TRADE AND ENVIRONMENT: Input to federal consultations on how to ensure Canada's trade agreements and trade and policies support environmentally sustainable development
TRANS-PACIFIC PARTNERSHIP: Input to federal consultations re Canada's entry into the Trans-Pacific Partnership; and consideration of Canadian interests with respect to increasing economic ties with several nations of the Asia-Pacific, including trade in goods and services, foreign investment protections, intellectual property, immigration, labour mobility, etc.
U.N. CONVENTION ON CLIMATE CHANGE: Input to federal deliberations on ongoing international negotiations respecting the Convention, as well as decisions about implementation of Convention provisions in Canada
WORLD TRADE ORGANIZATION: Input to federal deliberations regarding international negotiations to implement the Doha Round of trade liberalization

Policies or Program, Regulation

Bill formerly known as C-79, the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership Implementation Act, with regard to implementation of Canada's agreement with several Asia-Pacific countries, respecting trade in goods and services, investment protection, intellectual property, immigration, labour mobility, skilled labour, etc.
CANADA PENSION PLAN: Regulations and policies regarding contributions to, and entitlement for, federal pension benefits, as well as defined benefit pension plans
CANADA-EUROPEAN UNION RELATIONS: Policies, negotiations and research respecting trade relations between Canada and the European Union, including implementation of the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA), with respect to new tariff regimes and provisions related to trade in goods and services, government procurement, investment promotion and protection, protection of intellectual property, supply-managed agricultural products, rules governing admittance of qualified immigrants and recognition of professional skills for employment purposes
CANADIAN ENERGY REGULATOR, with respect to the process and procedures whereby large scale energy projects are assessed and approved
CANADIAN ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION ACT: Regulations and policies regarding industial emissions to air, land and water; waste; toxic chemicals; and protection of species and natural spaces
CARBON PRICING: Engagement with federal government efforts to establish a national approach to carbon pricing as part of a plan to reduce national greenhouse gas emissions and achieve Canada's commitments under the Paris Agreement; Regulations and policies under the Greenhouse Gas Pollution Pricing Act
CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY: Regulations governing the responsibility of Canadian companies to citizens, stakeholders and communities; with respect to corporate reporting, disclosure of information, community standards, and protection of the environment, health and safety
COVID-19: Regulations, policies and programs to deal with the COVID-19 pandemic, including government support programs for businesses and employees; wage subsidy, liquidity and rent relief programs for business; government efforts to encourage Canadian companies to manufacture/supply personal protective equipment; workplace regulations related to safety of employees; public health advisories as they affect business; programs to encourage businesses to follow public health guidance in dealing with the public; availability of COVID-19 testing; programs to ensure tracking and tracing of infected individuals through contract tracing apps
DATA GOVERNANCE: Regulations and policies regarding the collection, handling and use of data by companies and government institutions; including protection of privacy, sharing/use of information collected, ownership rights, cybersecurity, data portability, cross-border data flows, and building data infrastructure
IMPACT ASSESSMENT ACT: Regulations and policies affecting the development of major industrial projects in Canada; with respect to rules for judging environmental impact of a specific new plant or resource development, and coordination with provincial environmental assessment processes
INVESTMENT CANADA ACT: Regulations and policies with respect to the foreign ownership of Canadian companies; takeovers of Canadian companies by foreign corporations or state entities, thresholds that trigger review of a foreign takeover, and requirements for investment and employment by foreign corporations
LOBBYING ACT: Regulations governing the conduct of lobbyists and their relations with the federal government with respect to the rules regarding communications and meetings between senior public office holders and corporations and organizational lobbyists
OLD AGE SECURITY: Regulations and policies affecting entitlements for senior citizens, qualification and amount of benefits and contribution rates
Telecommunications Policy: Federal policy and rules related to provision of telecommunications services in Canada, including competition among service providers, access to wireless spectrum, ownership and foreign investment, and access by new entrants

Regulation

CANADA LABOUR CODE: Regulations governing labour relations for federally incorporated companies; with respect to union certification, right to strike, use of replacement workers, provision of employee health and pension benefits
CORPORATE GOVERNANCE: Regulations affecting the structure, functions and responsibilities of boards of directors and the internal management of corporations; requirements related to the diversity of boards of directors and senior management; voting procedures, fiduciary duties, compensation of senior executives, approval of executive actions, duties to shareholders, accounting and verification of corporate financial records
ELECTRONIC COMMERCE: Legislation, regulations and policies governing the sale of goods and services and provision of financial services conducted over the Internet or through other electronic means
GOODS AND SERVICES TAX; Input regarding changes to regulations and policies governing the GST; rates of tax, included goods and services and exclusions, and harmonization with provincial sales taxes
GREENHOUSE GAS REGULATIONS, with respect to future federal regulation of industrial emissions of greenhouse gases
INTERNAL TRADE: Negotiations and agreements among the federal and provincial governments to establish free trade in people, goods and services among all regions of Canada; reducing current restrictions on trade in goods among provinces, qualifications for government procurement from out-of-province companies, and recognition of professional credentials from another jurisdiction
NATIONAL SECURITIES REGULATOR: Supporting efforts by the federal government to work with the provinces and establish a single national regulatory authority for the regulation of corporations which issues shares to the public
NORTH AMERICAN FREE TRADE AGREEMENT: Amendments, sub-agreements and regulations governing trade relations between Canada, the United States and Mexico; with respect to the enhanced trade in goods and services, regulation of investment between countries, admittance of qualified immigrants and recognition of professional credentials for employment purposes

Subject matter details in previous versions
Legislative Proposal, Bill or Resolution
- Bill C-11, Consumer Privacy Protection Act, with respect to business obligations regarding collection of data and need to respect individual privacy
- Bill C-12, An Act respecting transparency and accountability in Canada's efforts to achieve net zero greenhouse gas emissions by the year 2050, with respect to formulation of plans and policies to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in Canada and particularly policies, regulations and taxes that affect businesses operating in Canada
- Bill C-13, COVID-19 Emergency Response Act, with respect to expanded Employment Insurance benefits; deferral of certain tax payments; wage subsidies to employers; establishment of the Canada Emergency Response Benefit; changing capital requirements for the Export Development Corporation and the Business Development Bank of Canada
- Bill C-14, COVID-19 Emergency Response Act, No. 2, with respect to criteria for employers to be eligible for a wage subsidy payment from the federal government
Policies or Program
- FREE TRADE AGREEMENT OF THE AMERICAS: Input to ongoing negotiations toward the possible establishment of a free trade agreement among the countries of the Western Hemisphere; with respect to enhaned trade in goods and services, qualification of foreign investment, and recognition of immigrants' foreign credentials for employment purposes
- U.N. COMMISSION ON SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT: Input to federal participation in deliberations of the United Nations regarding international efforts to foster more environmentally sustainable development around the world
Policies or Program, Regulation
- CANADIAN DATA STRATEGY, with respect to federal policy on the collection, retention, and use of data in the digital economy, including rules on collection and sharing of data, ownership, security of data and protection of privacy

Who is being lobbied?

Government Institutions

Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA)
Atomic Energy of Canada Limited (AECL)
Bank of Canada
Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC)
Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA)
Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions
Canada Revenue Agency (CRA)
Canada School of Public Service (CSPS)
Canadian Commercial Corporation (CCC)
Canadian Dairy Commission (CDC)
Canadian Energy Regulator (CER)
Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA)
Canadian Heritage (PCH)
Canadian International Trade Tribunal (CITT)
Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC)
Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC)
Canadian Security Intelligence Service (CSIS)
Canadian Transportation Agency (CTA)
Canadian Wheat Board (CWB)
Communications Security Establishment Canada (CSEC)
Competition Bureau Canada (COBU)
Competition Tribunal (CT)
Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada (CIRNAC)
Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)
Export Development Canada (EDC)
Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev)
Finance Canada (FIN)
Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO)
Global Affairs Canada (GAC)
Health Canada (HC)
House of Commons
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC)
Impact Assessment Agency of Canada (IAAC)
Indigenous Services Canada (ISC)
Infrastructure Canada (INFC)
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
Justice Canada (JC)
NAFTA Secretariat
National Defence (DND)
National Research Council (NRC)
Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC)
Office of the Auditor General of Canada (OAG)
Office of the Commissioner of Lobbying (OCL)
Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada (OPC)
Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions Canada (OSFI)
PPP Canada
Prime Minister's Office (PMO)
Privy Council Office (PCO)
Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC)
Public Safety Canada (PS)
Public Service Commission of Canada (PSC)
Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC)
Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP)
Senate of Canada
Service Canada (ServCan)
Shared Services Canada (SSC)
Statistics Canada (StatCan)
Transport Canada (TC)
Treasury Board Of Canada Secretariat (TBS)
Western Economic Diversification Canada (WD)

Communication techniques

Who are the lobbyists?

Owen Brown, Associate | No public offices held
Amy Castle, Vice President, Communications | No public offices held
JOHN DILLON, Senior Vice President | No public offices held
Howard Fremeth, Director of Communications | No public offices held
Michael Gullo, Vice President, Policy | Public offices held
Goldy Hyder, President & CEO | No public offices held
Trevor Kennedy, Director, Trade and International Policy | Public offices held
ROSS LAVER, Senior Vice President | No public offices held
Trevor Neiman, Director, Digital Data and Skills | No public offices held
Susan Scotti, Executive Vice President | Public offices held
Rosemary Thompson, Vice President, Stakeholder Relations | Public offices held

Lobbyists in previous versions
- Amanda DeYoung, Associate | No public offices held
- Trevor Kennedy, Policy Associate | Public offices held
- Trevor Nieman, Director, Digital Data and Skills | No public offices held

Registration number: 778952-514
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Monthly Communication Reports

What oral and arranged communications have taken place?

What oral and arranged communications have taken place?
Date	DPOH, Position Title \| Government Institution	Subject Matters
2021-12-17	Jay Barber, Director \| Office of the Deputy Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs, Privy Council Office (PCO) Jay Khosla, Assistant Deputy Minister \| Intergovernmental Affairs, Privy Council Office (PCO)	Agriculture, Consumer Issues, Employment and Training, Government Procurement, Industry, Internal Trade, Labour, Small Business, Budget, Economic Development
2021-12-16	John Moffet, Assistant Deputy Minister \| Environmental Protection Branch, Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) Douglas Nevison, Acting Assistant Deputy Minister \| Climate Change Branch, Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)	Energy, Industry, Infrastructure, Science and Technology, Taxation and Finance, Budget, Climate, Economic Development, Research and Development
2021-12-14	Marci Surkes, Executive Director \| Policy and Cabinet Affairs, Prime Minister's Office (PMO)	Arts and Culture, Employment and Training, Health, Industry, Taxation and Finance, Climate, Economic Development
2021-12-07	Jason Easton, Chief of Staff \| Minister of International Trade, Global Affairs Canada (GAC) Mary Ng, Minister of Small Business and Export Promotion Global Affairs Canada (GAC)	Employment and Training, Health, Immigration, Industry, Infrastructure, International Relations, International Trade, Science and Technology, Budget, Economic Development
2021-12-02	Greg Fergus, Member of Parliament House of Commons	Employment and Training, Industry, Science and Technology, Taxation and Finance, Budget, Economic Development
2021-12-02	Graeme Clark, Canada's Ambassador to Mexico Global Affairs Canada (GAC) Mark Richardson, Senior Trade Commissioner \| Canada's Embassy in Mexico, Global Affairs Canada (GAC)	Energy, Immigration, Industry, Infrastructure, International Relations, International Trade, Economic Development
2021-12-01	Laura Mitchell, Director of Operations \| Office of the Minister, Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)	Energy, Environment, Industry, Infrastructure, Science and Technology, Taxation and Finance, Climate
2021-12-01	Louise Blais, Consul General to Atlanta Global Affairs Canada (GAC)	Agriculture, Industry, Infrastructure, International Relations, International Trade, Economic Development
2021-12-01	Kirsten Hillman, Ambassador of Canada to the Unites States Global Affairs Canada (GAC)	Health, Industry, Infrastructure, International Relations, International Trade, Climate, Economic Development
2021-11-29	Candice Bergen, Member of Parliament House of Commons Randy Hoback, Member of Parliament House of Commons Ben Lobb, Member of Parliament House of Commons	Consumer Issues, Employment and Training, Energy, Immigration, Industry, International Trade, Science and Technology, Taxation and Finance, Budget, Climate, Economic Development
2021-11-22	Nancy Healey, Commissioner for Employers Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)	Employment and Training, Industry, Labour, Small Business, Taxation and Finance, Economic Development
2021-11-19	Sara Wilshaw, Chief Trade Commissioner Global Affairs Canada (GAC)	Industry, International Relations, International Trade, Economic Development, International Development
2021-11-18	Mathieu Bouchard, Chief of Staff \| Office of the Minister, Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)	Employment and Training, Health, Industry, Science and Technology, Taxation and Finance, Climate, Economic Development
2021-11-18	Janice Charette, Interim Clerk of the Privy Council Privy Council Office (PCO)	Consumer Issues, Employment and Training, Immigration, Industry, Labour, Science and Technology, Small Business, Taxation and Finance, Climate, Economic Development
2021-11-12	Paul Thoppil, Assistant Deputy Minister \| Asia Branch, Global Affairs Canada (GAC)	Industry, Infrastructure, International Relations, International Trade, Economic Development
2021-11-01	Francois-Phillipe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)	Employment and Training, Energy, Industry, Infrastructure, International Relations, International Trade, Science and Technology, Taxation and Finance, Climate, Economic Development
2021-09-29	Anita Anand, Minister Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC)	Consumer Issues, Employment and Training, Health, Industry, Science and Technology, Taxation and Finance, Economic Development
2021-09-26	Dominic Barton, Ambassador of Canada to China Global Affairs Canada (GAC)	Employment and Training, Industry, International Relations, International Trade, Taxation and Finance, Economic Development, National Security/Security
2021-09-21	Peter Harder, Senator Senate of Canada	Consumer Issues, Employment and Training, Energy, Health, Industry, Infrastructure, Science and Technology, Taxation and Finance, Budget, Climate, Economic Development
2021-08-03	Hassan Yussuf, Senator Senate of Canada	Consumer Issues, Employment and Training, Energy, Health, Immigration, Industry, Infrastructure, Labour, Small Business, Taxation and Finance, Economic Development
2021-07-27	Graeme Clark, Canadian Ambassador to Mexico Global Affairs Canada (GAC)	Energy, Immigration, Industry, Infrastructure, International Relations, International Trade, Labour, Economic Development, Tourism
2021-07-23	Jason Easton, Chief of Staff \| Minister of International Trade, Global Affairs Canada (GAC) Mary Ng, Minister of Small Business, Export Promotion and International Trade Global Affairs Canada (GAC)	Consumer Issues, Employment and Training, Health, Industry, Small Business, Taxation and Finance, Budget, Tourism
2021-07-22	Jay Khosla, Assistant Deputy Minister \| Intergovernmental Affairs, Privy Council Office (PCO)	Consumer Issues, Employment and Training, Health, Industry, Infrastructure, Taxation and Finance, Budget, Climate, Economic Development
2021-06-29	Mollie Johnson, Assistant Deputy Minister \| Low Carbon Energy Sector, Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)	Energy, Industry, Infrastructure, Science and Technology, Taxation and Finance, Budget, Climate
2021-06-15	Kirsten Hillman, Ambassador of Canada to the United States Global Affairs Canada (GAC) Kristin van der Leest, First Secretary \| Embassy of Canada to the United States, Global Affairs Canada (GAC)	Consumer Issues, Energy, Immigration, Industry, Infrastructure, International Relations, International Trade, Small Business, Transportation, National Security/Security, Tourism
2021-06-14	Dan Albas, Member of Parliament House of Commons	Consumer Issues, Government Procurement, Industry, Infrastructure, Intellectual Property, International Relations, Science and Technology, Telecommunications, Budget, Economic Development, National Security/Security
2021-06-14	Ralph Goodale, high Commissioner of Canada to the United Kingdom Global Affairs Canada (GAC)	Energy, Industry, International Relations, International Trade, Taxation and Finance, Climate, Economic Development
2021-06-09	Antoine Chevrier, Assistant Deputy Minister \| Intergovernmental Relations, Privy Council Office (PCO) Christyne Tremblay, Deputy Clerk of the Privy Council and Associate Secretary to the Cabinet Privy Council Office (PCO)	Consumer Issues, Health, Industry, Infrastructure, International Relations, International Trade, Transportation, Economic Development
2021-06-02	Matthew Whittington, Director of Policy \| Office of the Minster of Natural Resources, Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)	Energy, Industry, Infrastructure, Science and Technology, Taxation and Finance, Budget, Climate, Economic Development
2021-05-27	Lindsay Hunter, Director of Operations \| Office of the Minister of Infrastructure and Communities, Infrastructure Canada (INFC) Olivier Jarda, Director of Policy \| Office of the Minister of Infrastructure and Communities, Infrastructure Canada (INFC) Catherine McKenna, Minister of Infrastructure and Communities Infrastructure Canada (INFC)	Energy, Industry, Infrastructure, Science and Technology, Taxation and Finance, Transportation, Climate, Economic Development
2021-05-27	Ed Fast, Member of Parliament House of Commons	Employment and Training, Energy, Health, Industry, Infrastructure, Science and Technology, Taxation and Finance, Budget, Climate
2021-05-27	Tamara Jensen, Member of Parliament House of Commons	Consumer Issues, Health, Industry, Science and Technology, Taxation and Finance, Budget, Climate
2021-05-26	Jill Swenson, Senior Advisor \| Office of the Minister of Intergovernmental Relations, Privy Council Office (PCO)	Consumer Issues, Health, Industry, Small Business, Transportation
2021-05-19	Jasraj Singh Hallan, Member of Parliament House of Commons	Employment and Training, Immigration, Industry, International Relations, Economic Development
2021-05-06	Catherine McKenna, Minister of Infrastructure and Communities Infrastructure Canada (INFC)	Energy, Industry, Infrastructure, Transportation, Climate
2021-05-04	Olivier Jarda, Director of Policy \| Office of the Minister of Infrastructure and Communities, Infrastructure Canada (INFC)	Energy, Industry, Infrastructure, Taxation and Finance, Transportation, Economic Development
2021-04-30	Marco Mendicino, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC)	Employment and Training, Immigration, Industry, International Relations, International Trade, Tourism
2021-04-27	Jason Easton, Chief of Staff \| Minister of International Trade, Global Affairs Canada (GAC) Mary Ng, Minister of Small Business, Export Promotion and International Trade Global Affairs Canada (GAC) Jillian White, Director of Policy \| Office of the Minister of International Trade, Global Affairs Canada (GAC)	Energy, Immigration, Industry, International Relations, International Trade, Budget, Economic Development
2021-04-21	Jonathan Wilkinson, Minister of the Environment and Climate Change Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)	Consumer Issues, Energy, Industry, Infrastructure, Science and Technology, Taxation and Finance, Transportation, Budget, Climate, Economic Development
2021-04-21	Stephen Lucas, Deputy Minister Health Canada (HC) Iain Stewart, President Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC)	Consumer Issues, Government Procurement, Health, Industry, Science and Technology
2021-04-20	Jonathan Wilkinson, Minister of the Environment and Climate Change Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)	Energy, Industry, Infrastructure, Science and Technology, Budget, Climate
2021-04-19	Aneil Jaswal, Senior Policy Advisor \| Minister's Office, Finance Canada (FIN) Tyler Meredith, Director of Strategy \| Office of the Minister of Finance, Finance Canada (FIN)	Employment and Training, Health, Industry, Infrastructure, Small Business, Taxation and Finance, Budget, Climate, Economic Development
2021-04-12	Bob Rae, Ambassador of Canada to the United Nations Global Affairs Canada (GAC)	Immigration, International Relations, International Trade, Justice and Law Enforcement, International Development, National Security/Security
2021-03-23	Janice Charette, Interim Clerk of the Privy Council Privy Council Office (PCO) Philip Jennings, Deputy Secretary to the Cabinet \| Plans and Consultations, Privy Council Office (PCO)	Employment and Training, Health, Industry, Infrastructure, International Relations, International Trade, Taxation and Finance, Budget, Economic Development, National Security/Security
2021-03-19	Aneil Jaswal, Senior Policy Advisor \| Office of the Minister of Finance, Finance Canada (FIN)	Employment and Training, Industry, Infrastructure, Intellectual Property, Taxation and Finance, Budget, Climate, Economic Development, Research and Development
2021-03-15	Marc Garneau, Minister of Foreign Affairs Global Affairs Canada (GAC)	Immigration, Industry, Infrastructure, Intellectual Property, International Relations, International Trade, Science and Technology, National Security/Security
2021-03-11	François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Economic Development Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)	Employment and Training, Energy, Industry, Infrastructure, Intellectual Property, Telecommunications, Budget, Climate, Economic Development, Research and Development
2021-03-01	Kirsten Hillman, Ambassador of Canada to the United States Global Affairs Canada (GAC)	Industry, Infrastructure, International Relations, International Trade, Economic Development
2021-02-28	Stephen Lucas, Deputy Minister Health Canada (HC)	Consumer Issues, Employment and Training, Government Procurement, Health, Industry, Labour, Science and Technology
2021-02-26	Christopher Johnstone, Assistant Deputy Minister \| Border Testing, Workplace Testing and Private Sector Engagement, Health Canada (HC)	Consumer Issues, Employment and Training, Health, Industry, Labour, Science and Technology
2021-02-26	John Matheson, Director of Policy \| Office of the Leader of the Government in the House of Commons, House of Commons	Arts and Culture, Broadcasting, Consumer Issues, Industry, Infrastructure, International Relations, Telecommunications, Budget
2021-02-24	Michael Sabia, Deputy Minister Finance Canada (FIN)	Consumer Issues, Health, Industry, Infrastructure, Science and Technology, Small Business, Taxation and Finance, Budget, Climate
2021-02-22	Christopher Johnstone, Assistant Deputy Minister \| Border Testing, Workplace Testing and Private Sector Engagement, Health Canada (HC)	Consumer Issues, Employment and Training, Health, Industry, Labour, Science and Technology
2021-02-19	Jay Khosla, Assistant Deputy Minister \| Intergovernmental Affairs, Privy Council Office (PCO)	Consumer Issues, Government Procurement, Industry, Internal Trade, Small Business, Economic Development
2021-02-18	Michael Sabia, Deputy Minister Finance Canada (FIN)	Employment and Training, Government Procurement, Health, Industry, Labour, Science and Technology
2021-02-17	Christopher Johnstone, Assistant Deputy Minister \| Border Testing, Workplace Testing and Private Sector Engagement, Health Canada (HC) Charles Vincent, Associate Assistant Deputy Minister \| Industry Sector, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)	Consumer Issues, Employment and Training, Health, Immigration, Industry, Labour, Science and Technology
2021-02-17	Graeme Clark, Ambassador of Canada to Mexico Global Affairs Canada (GAC)	Government Procurement, Immigration, Industry, International Relations, International Trade, Telecommunications, Transportation, Economic Development
2021-02-11	Marc Garneau, Minister of Foreign Affairs Global Affairs Canada (GAC) Annie Lagueux, Director of Policy \| Office of the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Global Affairs Canada (GAC)	Energy, Immigration, Industry, Infrastructure, International Relations, International Trade, Science and Technology, Economic Development, National Security/Security
2021-02-11	Simon Kennedy, Deputy Minister Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)	Employment and Training, Health, Industry, Taxation and Finance, Budget, Climate, Economic Development
2021-02-10	Paul Thoppil, Assistant Deputy Minister \| Asia Branch, Global Affairs Canada (GAC)	Immigration, Industry, Intellectual Property, International Relations, International Trade, Science and Technology, Economic Development
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Business Council of Canada / Conseil canadien des affaires - Address, activities & membership

Address:

1001 - 99 BANK STREET
OTTAWA, ON K1P 6B9
Canada

Telephone number: 613-238-3727

Fax number: 613-238-3247

Contact information in previous versions
- 1001 - 99 BANK STREET
  OTTAWA, ON K1P 6B9
  Canada
  
  Telephone number: 613-238-4371
  
  Fax number: 613-238-8642
- 1001 - 99 BANK STREET
  OTTAWA, ON K1P 6B9
  Canada
  
  Telephone number: 613-238-3727
- 1001 - 99 BANK STREET
  OTTAWA, ON K1P 6B9
  Canada
  
  Telephone number: 613-238-3727
  
  Fax number: 613-236-8679
- 1001 - 99 BANK STREET
  OTTAWA, ON K1P 6B9
  Canada
  
  Telephone number: 613-238-3727
  
  Fax number: 613-236-8679
- 806 - 90 SPARKS STREET
  OTTAWA, ON K1P 5B4
  Canada
  
  Telephone number: 613-238-3727
  
  Fax number: 613-236-8679

Description of the organization's activities:
THE BUSINESS COUNCIL OF CANADA (FORMERLY KNOWN AS THE CANADIAN COUNCIL OF CHIEF EXECUTIVES) IS A NON-PARTISAN AND NOT-FOR-PROFIT ORGANIZATION & THE SENIOR VOICE OF CANADIAN BUSINESS ON PUBLIC POLICY ISSUES IN CANADA & INTERNATIONALLY. THE COUNCIL ENGAGES IN AN ACTIVE PROGRAM OF RESEARCH, CONSULTATION & ADVOCACY & ITS FOCUS NATIONALLY IS TO HELP BUILD A STRONG ECONOMY, PROGRESSIVE SOCIAL POLICIES, & HEALTHY POLITICAL INSTITUTIONS. THE COUNCIL'S GLOBAL MANDATE IS TO ENSURE THAT CANADIAN CHIEF EXECUTIVES PLAY AN INFLUENTIAL ROLE IN THE INTERNATIONAL ECONOMIC, TRADE, AND FOREIGN AFFAIRS DOMAINS.

Descriptions of the organization's activity in previous versions:
- THE CANADIAN COUNCIL OF CHIEF EXECUTIVES IS A NON-PARTISAN AND NOT-FOR-PROFIT ORGANIZATION & THE SENIOR VOICE OF CANADIAN BUSINESS ON PUBLIC POLICY ISSUES IN CANADA & INTERNATIONALLY. THE COUNCIL ENGAGES IN AN ACTIVE PROGRAM OF RESEARCH, CONSULTATION & ADVOCACY & ITS FOCUS NATIONALLY IS TO HELP BUILD A STRONG ECONOMY, PROGRESSIVE SOCIAL POLICIES, & HEALTHY POLITICAL INSTITUTIONS. THE COUNCIL'S GLOBAL MANDATE IS TO ENSURE THAT CANADIAN CHIEF EXECUTIVES PLAY AN INFLUENTIAL ROLE IN THE INTERNATIONAL ECONOMIC, TRADE, AND FOREIGN AFFAIRS DOMAINS.
- THE BUSINESS COUNCIL ON NATIONAL ISSUES IS A NON-PARTISAN AND NOT-FOR-PROFIT ORGANIZATION & THE SENIOR VOICE OF CANADIAN BUSINESS ON PUBLIC POLICY ISSUES IN CANADA & INTERNATIONALLY. THE COUNCIL ENGAGES IN AN ACTIVE PROGRAM OF RESEARCH, CONSULTATION & ADVOCACY & ITS FOCUS NATIONALLY IS TO HELP BUILD A STRONG ECONOMY, PROGRESSIVE SOCIAL POLICIES, & HEALTHY POLITICAL INSTITUTIONS. THE COUNCIL'S GLOBAL MANDATE IS TO ENSURE THAT CANADIAN CHIEF EXECUTIVES PLAY AN INFLUENTIAL ROLE IN THE INTERNATIONAL ECONOMIC, TRADE, AND FOREIGN AFFAIRS DOMAINS.
- THE BUSINESS COUNCIL ON NATIONAL ISSUES IS A NON-PARTISAN AND NOT-FOR-PROFIT ORGANIZATION & THE SENIOR VOICE OF CANADIAN BUSINESS ON PUBLIC POLICY ISSUES IN CANADA & INTERNATIONALLY. THE COUNCIL ENGAGES IN AN ACTIVE PROGRAM OF RESEARCH, CONSULTATION & ADVOCACY & ITS FOCUS NATIONALLY IS TO HELP BUILD A STRONG ECONOMY, PROGRESSIVE SOCIAL POLICIES, & HEALTHY POLITICAL INSTITUTIONS. THE COUNCIL'S GLOBAL MANDATE IS TO ENSURE THAT CANADIAN CHIEF EXECUTIVES PLAY AN INFLUENTIAL ROLE IN THE INTERNATIONAL ECONOMIC, TRADE, AND FOREIGN AFFAIRS DOMAINS.

Organization's membership or classes of membership:
MEMBERS ARE THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICERS OF 150 OF THE LARGEST CANADIAN CORPORATIONS. THREE EX-OFFICIO MEMBERS ARE THE ELECTED HEADS OF THE CANADIAN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE, CANADIAN MANUFACTURERS AND EXPORTERS, AND THE CONSEIL DU PATRONAT DU QUEBEC

Organization's memberships or classes of memberships in previous versions:
- MEMBERS ARE THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICERS OF 150 OF THE LARGEST CANADIAN CORPORATIONS. THREE EX-OFFICIO MEMBERS ARE THE ELECTED HEADS OF THE CANADIAN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE, THE ALLIANCE OF MANUFACTURERS AND EXPORTERS CANADA, AND THE CONSEIL DU PATRONAT DU QUEBEC
- MEMBERS ARE THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICERS OF 150 OF THE LARGEST CANADIAN CORPORATIONS. THREE EX-OFFICIO MEMBERS ARE THE ELECTED HEADS OF THE CANADIAN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE, THE ALLIANCE OF MANUFACTURERS AND EXPORTERS CANADA, AND THE CONSEIL DU PATRONAT DU QUEBEC.
- MEMBERS ARE THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICERS OF 150 OF THE LARGEST CANADIAN CORPORATIONS. THREE EX-OFFICIO MEMBERS ARE THE ELECTED HEADS OF THE CANADIAN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE, THE CANADIAN MANUFACTURERS' ASSOCIATION AND THE CONSEIL DU PATRONAT DU QUEBEC.

List of Public Offices Held
Position	Period Held	Last Date Designated Public Office Held
Vice President, Corporate, Public Affairs and Marketing National Gallery of Canada, Corporate Affairs	August 2020 to October 2021	Not a designated office
Vice President, Marketing and Development Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity, Marketing and Development	December 2017 to August 2020	Not a designated office
Executive Director, Communications and Public Affairs National Arts Centre, Communications and Public Affairs	October 2009 to December 2017	Not a designated office

List of Public Offices Held
Position	Period Held	Last Date Designated Public Office Held
Trade Policy Officer Global Affairs Canada, Government Procurement, Trade and Environment	May 2016 to September 2016	Not a designated office
Trade Policy Analyst Global Affairs Canada, Trade Policy and Negotiations	September 2015 to April 2016	Not a designated office

List of Public Offices Held
Position	Period Held	Last Date Designated Public Office Held
Trade Policy Officer Global Affairs Canada, Government Procurement, Trade and Environment	May 2016 to September 2016	Not a designated office
Trade Policy Analyst Global Affairs Canada, Trade Policy and Negotiations	September 2015 to April 2016	Not a designated office

List of Public Offices Held
Position	Period Held	Last Date Designated Public Office Held
Senior Assistant Deputy Minister Human Resources and Social Development Canada, Income Security and Social Development	2003 to 2008	Not a designated office
Assistant Deputy Minister Human Resources Development Canada, National Homelessness Secretariat	2000 to 2003	Not a designated office
Director General Department of Canadian Heritage, Citizens' Participation and Multiculturalism Branch	1994 to 1999	Not a designated office
Director General Department of Communications and Canadian Heritage, Broadcasting Policy	1992 to 1994	Not a designated office
Director Privy Council Office, Social Policy Branch	1987 to 1992	Not a designated office
Director Department of Indian Affairs and Northern Development, Strategic Planning and Western Arctic Claims Settlement	1983 to 1987	Not a designated office
Associate Director Governor General's Canadian Study Conference, Planning Branch	1982 to 1983	Not a designated office

List of Public Offices Held
Position	Period Held	Last Date Designated Public Office Held
Vice President, Corporate, Public Affairs and Marketing National Gallery of Canada, Corporate Affairs	August 2020 to October 2021	Not a designated office
Vice President, Marketing and Development Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity, Marketing and Development	December 2017 to August 2020	Not a designated office
Executive Director, Communications and Public Affairs National Arts Centre, Communications and Public Affairs	October 2009 to December 2017	Not a designated office

List of Public Offices Held
Position	Period Held	Last Date Designated Public Office Held
Policy and Environmental Assessment Officer Public Works and Government Services Canada, Strategic Policy and Planning Sector	February 2000 to December 2003	Not a designated office

Date Modified:: 2022-01-11

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