Lobbying Information
Subject Matters
- Climate
- Energy
- Environment
- Fisheries
- Infrastructure
- Internal Trade
- International Trade
- Science and Technology
- Transportation
Subject Matter Details
Grant, Contribution or Other Financial Benefit
- National Trade Corridors Fund: Seeking funding for port infrastructure needs.
Policies or Program
- Environment and Energy: promoting ports as an environmentally progressive transport hubs integral to global supply chains and regional economic development.
- Privacy and Access to Information: Ensuring a fair and competitive framework for ports as commercially viable entities.
Regulation
- Canada Marine Act: seeking changes to letters patent processes to provide greater financial flexibility for ports.
- Canadian Environmental Assessment Act (CEAA): seeking clarity and precision on timelines for reviews.
- Seeking changes to the Marine Transportation Security Regulations (MTSR) to improve security capabilities of port authorities.
Communication Techniques
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Written communication
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Oral communication
Government Institutions
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Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA)
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Canadian Coast Guard (CCG)
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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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Global Affairs Canada (GAC)
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House of Commons
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Infrastructure Canada (INFC)
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Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
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Prime Minister's Office (PMO)
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Senate of Canada
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Transport Canada (TC)
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Treasury Board Of Canada Secretariat (TBS)
In-house Organization Details
Description of the organization's activities
ACPA's mandate is to encourage and stimulate the development of the Canadian port industry and to advance the interests of its members by developing programs that enhance and promote the business climate within the port industry.
Responsible officer name and position during the period of this registration
Debbie Murray,
Acting President & Senior Director, Policy and Regulatory Affairs
Organization's membership or classes of membership
ACPA's corporate members are the seventeen Canada Port Authorities created under the Canada Marine Act. In addition, the Association has numerous organizations within its Supporter category; these include several non-CPA ports, suppliers, and others with an interest in the maritime transportation sector.
Government funding
No government funding was received during the last completed financial year.
In-house Organization Contact Information
Address:
85 Albert Street
Suite 1605
Ottawa, ON K1P 6A4
Canada
Telephone number:
613-232-2036
Lobbyists Details
Employees who lobby for the organization
- Charles Bergeron,
Director, Government Relations |
No public offices held
- Debbie Murray,
Acting President & Senior Director, Policy and Regulatory Affairs |
No public offices held