Lobbying Information
Subject Matters
- Climate
- Economic Development
- Energy
- Environment
- Natural Resources
Subject Matter Details
Grant, Contribution or Other Financial Benefit
- Advocate for eligibility of marine renewable energy in support programs and mechanisms such as the Clean Technology Investment Tax Credit and Smart Renewables and Electrification Pathways Program.
Legislative Proposal, Bill or Resolution
- Advocate for amendments under the Accord Acts to support future offshore renewables (offshore wind) development in Nova Scotia and Newfoundland and Labrador.
Policies or Program
- Advocate for inclusion of marine renewable energy in net zero and renewable energy strategies, policies, and programs.
Regulation
- Advocate for development and implementation of Offshore Renewable Energy Regulations under the Canadian Energy Regulator Act.
- Advocate for predictable, transparent, and proportionate regulation of marine renewable energy under the Fisheries Act.
Communication Techniques
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Written communication
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Oral communication
Government Institutions
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Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA)
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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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Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
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Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
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Prime Minister's Office (PMO)
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Senate of Canada
In-house Organization Details
Description of the organization's activities
Marine Renewables Canada is the national association for tidal, offshore wind, wave and river current energy, representing a membership of technology and project developers, suppliers, utilities, Indigenous organizations, researchers, and communities.
Marine Renewables Canada works to build the sector by advocating for supportive policies, identifying domestic and international business development opportunities for its members, facilitating collaboration amongst its membership and broader ecosystem, providing education and outreach, and disseminating market intelligence. As part of its focus on developing the sector, Marine Renewables Canada is active in catalyzing opportunities for how marine renewable energy can contribute to achieving decarbonization goals through the production of green fuels such as hydrogen, as well as displacement of diesel in remote communities and marine industries.
Responsible officer name and position during the period of this registration
Elisa Obermann,
Executive Director
Organization's membership or classes of membership
Marine Renewables Canada has several categories of membership: Champion, Leader, Full (501+ employees globally), Full (25-500 employees globally), Full (<25 employees), Supporter, Academic, Student, and Individual.
Types of members include: technology and project developers, suppliers, utilities, Indigenous organizations, researchers, and communities.
Government funding
End date of the last completed financial year:
2022-12-31
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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Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA)
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$248,316.01
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Yes
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Global Affairs Canada (GAC)
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$71,047.00
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Yes
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Impact Assessment Agency of Canada (IAAC)
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$10,000.00
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Yes
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Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
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$12,462.70
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Yes
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In-house Organization Contact Information
Address:
PO Box 34066
Halifax, NS B3J 3S1
Canada
Telephone number:
902-817-4317
Lobbyists Details
Employees who lobby for the organization
- Elisa Obermann,
Executive Director |
No public offices held
