Lobbying Information
Subject Matters
- Energy
- Environment
- International Trade
Subject matters added through a monthly communication report
- Labour
- Taxation and Finance
Subject Matter Details
Policies or Program
- Ongoing discussions with government officials on the updates of the re-negotiation of the North American Free Trade Agreement. Canadian Foundry Association is part of the NAFTA Metals Consultation Group.
- Participated in conference call with government officials under the Canadian Industry Partnership for Energy Conservation (CIPEC) to plan the ongoing energy efficiency program to the industry going forward. CIPEC Exectutive Board & Task Force Council Meeting.
Regulation
- Participated in conference call with Environment & Climate Change Canada, Fuels Section Environmental Protection Branch to discuss updates of the Fuels Information Regulation Session.
Communication Techniques
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Written communication
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Oral communication
Government Institutions
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Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)
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Global Affairs Canada (GAC)
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Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
Government institutions added through a monthly communication report
- Finance Canada (FIN)
- House of Commons
In-house Organization Details
Description of the organization's activities
MISSION - THE CANADIAN FOUNDRY ASSOCIATION (CFA) IS THE NATIONAL VOICE FOR THE FOUNDRY INDUSTRY IN CANADA. THE ASSOCIATION ASSISTS AND REPRESENTS ITS MEMBERS, TO DEAL WITH GOVERNMENT ON INDUSTRY SPECIFIC ISSUES, AS WELL AS OTHER AREAS OF COMMON INTEREST. CFA GATHERS INFORMATION AND INITIATES CRUCIAL PROGRAMS AND STRIVES TO ASSIST MEMBERS IN STRENGTHENING THEIR COMPETITIVE POSITION.
Responsible officer name and position during the period of this registration
Fiona Cook,
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Organization's membership or classes of membership
MEMBERSHIP IS COMPRISED OF MAJOR METAL CASTERS OPERATING OVER 55 PLANTS THROUGHOUT CANADA, REPRESENTING A LARGE PERCENTAGE OF THE TOTAL CANADIAN FOUNDRY INDUSTRY PRODUCTION AND SALES. MAJOR SUPPLIERS TO THE FOUNDRY INDUSTRY ARE REPRESENTED THROUGH AN ASSOCIATE MEMBER GROUP.
Government funding
No government funding was received during the last completed financial year.
In-house Organization Contact Information
Address:
339 Booth Street
Ottawa, ON K1R 7K1
Canada
Telephone number:
613-237-6215
Ext.
237
Fax number:
613-237-4061
Lobbyists Details
Employees who lobby for the organization
- Fiona Cook,
Executive Director |
No public offices held
