Lobbying Information
Subject Matters
- Budget
- Climate
- Economic Development
- Energy
- Environment
- Fisheries
- Industry
- Infrastructure
- Natural Resources
- Taxation and Finance
- Transportation
Subject Matter Details
Legislative Proposal, Bill or Resolution
- Legislation, regulation, policy, and fiscal measures that promote the production and use of green hydrogen within Canada.
Legislative Proposal, Bill or Resolution, Policies or Program, Regulation
- Implementation of environmental legislation such as the Species At Risk Act, and Migratory Birds Act, and regulations and policies thereunder, as they relate to the operation, refurbishment and redevelopment of existing hydropower generation stations, and development of new hydropower generation stations.
- Implementation of the Impact Assessment Act, and Canadian Navigable Waters Act, and regulations and policies thereunder, as they relate to the operation, refurbishment and redevelopment of existing hydropower generation stations, and development of new hydropower generation stations.
- Implementation of the modernized Fisheries Act, and regulations and policies thereunder, as they relate to the operation, refurbishment and redevelopment of existing hydropower generation stations, and development of new hydropower generation stations.
- Legislation, regulation, and policy to reduce greenhouse gas emissions including the Pan-Canadian Framework on Clean Growth and Climate Change, Greenhouse Gas Pollution Pricing Act, Clean Fuel Standard, as they relate to the operation, refurbishment and redevelopment of existing hydropower generation stations, and development of new hydropower generation stations.
Communication Techniques
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Written communication
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Oral communication
Government Institutions
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Canadian Energy Regulator (CER)
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Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada (CIRNAC)
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Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)
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Finance Canada (FIN)
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Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO)
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House of Commons
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Impact Assessment Agency of Canada (IAAC)
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Indigenous Services Canada (ISC)
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Infrastructure Canada (INFC)
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Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
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Intergovernmental Affairs Secretariat (IGA)
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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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Rural Economic Development (Minister’s Office)
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Senate of Canada
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Transport Canada (TC)
In-house Organization Details
Description of the organization's activities
Founded in 1998, WaterPower Canada is the national trade association dedicated to representing the hydropower industry. Its members span the breadth of the industry, members include hydropower producers, manufacturers, developers, engineering firms, organizations and individuals interested in the field of hydropower. Members represent the overwhelming majority of the hydropower capacity in Canada.
The Association is governed by an elected representative Board of Directors.
www.waterpowercanada.ca
Responsible officer name and position during the period of this registration
Carolina Rinfret,
President and CEO
Organization's membership or classes of membership
Corporate members of WaterPower Canada represent the overwhelming majority of the hydropower generating capacity in Canada. In addition, our members represent the associated industry manufacturers, developers and engineering firms.
Associate members of WPC include renewable energy associations, university departments and Environment Canada. In addition, we have a wealth of consultants that contribute to our mandate.
Government funding
End date of the last completed financial year:
2021-12-31
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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$29,000.00
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Yes
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In-house Organization Contact Information
Address:
300-275 - Bank Street
Ottawa, ON K2P 2L6
Canada
Telephone number:
613-751-6655
Fax number:
613-751-4465
Lobbyists Details
Employees who lobby for the organization
- Fernando Melo,
Director of Government Relations |
No public offices held
- Carolina Rinfret,
President and CEO |
No public offices held
