Lobbying Information
Subject Matters
- Budget
- Climate
- Economic Development
- Energy
- Environment
- Industry
- Infrastructure
- Internal Trade
- International Trade
- National Security/Security
- Natural Resources
- Regional Development
- Research and Development
- Science and Technology
- Taxation and Finance
- Telecommunications
- Transportation
Subject Matter Details
Grant, Contribution or Other Financial Benefit
- The Canadian Gas Association advocates for support to bring natural gas pipeline infrastructure to new communities, to support transportation fuel infrastructure, and to support energy technology innovation.
Grant, Contribution or Other Financial Benefit, Policies or Program
- Advocating for supportive tax and fiscal measures for the adoption of natural gas engine technology
Legislative Proposal, Bill or Resolution
- Bill- C-12 - An Act respecting transparency and accountability in Canada’s efforts to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by the year 2050 - The CGA’s activity is focused on the section of the Legislation addressing the creation of an Advisory Body and the Minister’s target setting and the Minister’s reporting to Parliament. The CGA is also seeking to create as part of Bill C-12 some sectoral advisory bodies.
- Federal Budget - The CGA is pursuing a recovery package for the Canadian economy and the inclusion of the natural gas delivery industry in that recovery programming. The CGA is seeking to create a number of renewable gas funding streams in Budget and expand support for energy efficiency.
- Seek refinements to the Greenhouse Gas Pollution Pricing Act (GGPPA), in particular to ensure that Hydrogen is addressed in the Act, using the same approach employed in the Act for biomethane.
Legislative Proposal, Bill or Resolution, Regulation
- The Fisheries and Oceans Act and the associated regulations pertaining to Conformance Monitoring & Low-Risk Streamlining Tools “Charter” and industry needing to demonstrate compliance with operational statements by providing publically available information/reports.
- Weight and Measurements Act's and regulations on sampling requirements for in service natural gas meters.
Policies or Program
- Advance a letter of cooperation between the Canadian Gas Association and Natural Resources Canada on energy efficiency, technology innovation, and energy information.
- Advocating for policy support for the coalition called Quality Urban Energy Systems for Tomorrow (QUEST) regarding improving energy efficiency and technology at the community level.
- Advocating for technology program support for natural gas vehicles and raising awareness of the merits of natural gas vehicles.
- Advocating for the expansion of existing energy programs within Natural Resources Canada and Innovation, Science and Economic Development to include programs and policy that support energy efficiency and technology and innovation.
- Advocating for the mandatory location of underground infrastructure prior to digging.
- Advocating to ensure the development of energy policy in Canada is based on energy, economic and environment principles.
- On occasion CGA raises awareness and provides information to decision makers on energy policy and the general concept of the need to improve regulatory efficiency particularly as it relates to the Major Projects Management Office and ensuring that natural gas is not biased in policy.
- Strategy Council and Economic Strategy Tables - The Canadian Gas Assocation is interested in seeking representation in this new initiative from ISED and participating in the design of the program.
- The Canadian Gas Assocation provides information on and suggests a more broad discussion on how to price carbon in the context of broad energy and environment policy.
- The Canadian Gas Association participates in broad policy discussion and ongoing government initiated consultations with respect to amendments to the Fisheries and Oceans Act, the Environment Assessment Act, and the National Energy Board.
- The Canadian Gas Association participates in broad policy discussion with respect to funding energy technology innovation.
- The Canadian Gas Association provides information on and advocates a more broad discussion around cyber-security and support for the same.
Communication Techniques
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Written communication
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Oral communication
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Grass-roots communication
Government Institutions
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Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
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Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA)
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Canada Revenue Agency (CRA)
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Canadian Energy Regulator (CER)
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Canadian Heritage (PCH)
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Communications Security Establishment Canada (CSEC)
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Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada (CIRNAC)
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Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
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Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)
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Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev)
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Finance Canada (FIN)
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Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO)
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Global Affairs Canada (GAC)
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Health Canada (HC)
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House of Commons
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Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC)
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Impact Assessment Agency of Canada (IAAC)
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Infrastructure Canada (INFC)
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Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
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Justice Canada (JC)
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National Research Council (NRC)
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Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
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Prime Minister's Office (PMO)
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Privy Council Office (PCO)
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Public Safety Canada (PS)
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Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC)
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Senate of Canada
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Statistics Canada (StatCan)
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Transport Canada (TC)
In-house Organization Details
Description of the organization's activities
CGA works to demonstrate to energy influencers that natural gas and natural gas delivery infrastructure are key to ensuring a competitive economy, a resilient energy system, and a clean environment. CGA’s business activities over the course of 2023 are organized around five goals and supportive strategies. The goals and deliverables are to: continuously improve safety and integrity; help ensure the most efficient regulatory environment; advance innovative market development; drive a positive public discourse; and provide excellent service to CGA members.
Responsible officer name and position during the period of this registration
TIMOTHY EGAN,
PRESIDENT AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
Organization's membership or classes of membership
CGA represents local distribution companies from coast to coast as well as long distance pipeline companies, related manufacturers and service providers.
Government funding
End date of the last completed financial year:
2023-12-31
List of Government Funding
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Government Institution
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Funding Received in Last Financial Year
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Funding Expected in Current Financial Year
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Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
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$212,000.00
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Yes
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In-house Organization Contact Information
Address:
1220 - 350 ALBERT STREET
OTTAWA, ON K1R 1A4
Canada
Telephone number:
613-748-0057
Ext.
300
Lobbyists Details
Employees who lobby for the organization
- John Quincy Adams,
President & CEO, Managing Partner Cleantech Ventures, Natural Gas Innovation Fund (NGIF) |
No public offices held
- Harshivam Bawa,
Acting Manager, Communications |
No public offices held
- Nathalie Bousquet,
Executive Assistant & Secretary to the Board |
No public offices held
- Jonathan Bryan,
Technical Director, Emissions Testing Center, Natural Gas Innovation Fund (NGIF) |
No public offices held
- Derek Chan,
Manager, Data Analytics and Operations |
No public offices held
- Paul Cheliak,
Vice President, Strategy & Delivery |
Public offices held
- Christine Cinnamon,
Executive Director (Incoming), Canadian Energy Partnership for Environmental Innovation (CEPEI) |
No public offices held
- Shannon Joseph,
Chair, Energy for a Secure Future (ESF) |
No public offices held
- Kevin Larmer,
Senior Director, Innovation and Markets |
No public offices held
- David McConkey,
Senior Director, Operations, Safety and Security |
No public offices held
- Colin Turner,
Deputy Director, Government and Regulatory Affairs |
Public offices held
- Jim Tweedie,
Vice President, Corporate & Member Services |
No public offices held
- Menelaos (Mel) Ydreos,
Executive Director LNG2023 |
No public offices held
