General Motors of Canada Limited
Registration:
8
of
68
(2009-01-26
to
2009-05-25)
Grant, Contribution or Other Financial Benefit
- Obtain contributions from Automotive Innovation Fund for investment in Canadian facilities/initiatives.
- Obtain contributions from Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council for research partnerships.
- Obtain contributions from Sustainable Development Technology Canada (SDTC) with respect to R&D support
Legislative Proposal, Bill or Resolution
- Ammendments to and regulatory development of Canadian Manufacturing Vehicles Safety Standards 208
- Bill C33 - Renewable Fuels in respect of E85 infrastructure and support.
- Bill C52 - Safety of Consumer Products in respect of vehicles.
- Budget recommendations in respect of initiatives affecting automotive industry including investment programs, environmental programs
- Canadian Environmental Protection Act (CEPA) in respect of impacts on automotive industry
- Employment Insurance Act in respect of impact on vehicle assembly operations.
- International Trade Agreements in respect of fairness and access to markets for automotive industry.
- Motor Vehicle Safety Act in respect of motor vehicle safety.
- Universal Laws Congress of Canada (ULCC) Model Franchise Act in respect of dealership franchising.
Policies or Program
- Vehicle Scrappage to accelerate retirement of old vehicles.
- ecoAUTO Program for rebates/levies on vehicles
Regulation
- Administration of Mercury Switch Regulation in respect of end-of-life vehicles.
- Amendments to Vehicle Emissions regulations in respect of tailpipe emissions.
- Development of and Amendments to fuel consumption regulations.