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MacDonald Dettwiler and Associates Ltd. (MDA) / KEN MACKAY, Consultant

Registration Information

Client name: MacDonald Dettwiler and Associates Ltd. (MDA)
Lobbyist name: KEN MACKAY, Consultant
Initial registration start date: 2005-07-12
Registration status: Inactive
Registration Number: 777377-4644

Associated Communications

Total Number of Communication Reports: 11

Monthly communication reports in the last 6 months: 0

Version 7 of 16 (2008-01-28 to 2008-07-28)

Version 7 of 16 (2008-01-28 to 2008-07-28) was submitted prior to the Lobbying Act coming into force on July 2, 2008. Due to different information requirements at that time, the registration is presented in the following format.

A. Registrant

Consultant lobbyist name: KEN MACKAY    Lobbyist business address
Consulting firm: Policy Insights Inc.
402-222 QUEEN STREET
OTTAWA, ON  K1P 5V9
Canada
Position: PRESIDENT
Telephone number: 613-563-8078  
Fax number: 613-563-4284  
 
Former public office holder: Yes
Payment is contingent on the success of the undertaking: No

Information about Lobbyist

Consultant lobbyist name: KEN MACKAY
Business address: 402-222 QUEEN STREET
OTTAWA, ON  K1P 5V9
Canada
Telephone number: 613-563-8078  
Fax number: 613-563-8078  

B. Information about Client

Client: MacDonald Dettwiler and Associates Ltd. (MDA)
9445 Airport Road
Brampton, ON  L6S 4J3
Canada
Telephone number: 416-402-7892
 
Client Representative: Mag Iskander
 
The client is a subsidiary of the following parent companies: MacDonald Dettwiler and Associates Ltd.
13800 Commerce Parkway
Richmond, BC
Canada V6V 2L3

Coalition: The client is not a coalition.
Subsidiary: The client does not have any subsidiaries that could be affected by the outcome of the undertaking.
Individual, organization or corporation: The client's activities are not controlled or directed by another individual, organization or corporation with a direct interest in the outcome of this undertaking.
 
Was the client funded in whole or in part by any domestic or foreign government institution in the last completed financial year? No
 

C. Lobbying Activity Information

Federal departments or organizations which have been or will be communicated with during the course of the undertaking: Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA), Canadian Space Agency (CSA), Federal Office of Regional Development – Quebec (FORD[Q]), Finance Canada (FIN), Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada (DFAITC), Industry Canada, National Defence (DND), Privy Council Office (PCO), Public Works and Government Services Canada, Treasury Board Of Canada Secretariat (TBS), Western Economic Diversification Canada (WD)
Communication techniques that have been used or are expected to be used in the course of the undertaking:
Informal communications, Presentations, Telephone calls, Written communications, whether in hard copy or electronic format
 
Subject Matter: Areas of Concern: Defence, Government Procurement, Industry, Regional Development, Science and Technology
 

Details Regarding the Identified Subject Matter

Categories Description
Legislative Proposal Provide advice and policy analysis services related to the development of proposals for Canadian Space Plan projects, current and future.



Responsible Officer Name

This is the responsible officer name as provided in the most recent registration for the corporation or organization.

Name Change History:

MacDonald Dettwiler and Associates Ltd. (MDA)

The following names have been used on or after July 2, 2008

The following names have been used on or after July 2, 2008
Name From To
MacDonald Dettwiler and Associates Ltd. (MDA) 2008-07-28 2010-07-29

The following names have been used before July 2, 2008

  • MacDonald Dettwiler and Associates Ltd. (MDA)
  • MDA

Responsible Officer Change History

MacDonald Dettwiler and Associates Ltd. (MDA)

Responsible Officer History
Responsible Officer Name From (YYYY-MM-DD) To (YYYY-MM-DD)

All Monthly Communication Reports for MacDonald Dettwiler and Associates Ltd. (MDA)

KEN MACKAY, Policy Insights Inc. (Consultant)

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Registrants are required to submit a monthly communication report for each oral and arranged communication with a designated public office holder. The name of the most senior paid officer (i.e. the registrant) will appear on all in-house monthly communication reports, whether or not he/she participated in the communication.

Note: Monthly Communication Reports are due on the 15th day of each month for communications that took place in the previous month.

Results below are sorted by posted date, beginning with the most recent.

Results 1-11 of 11

  • MacDonald Dettwiler and Associates Ltd. (MDA)
    Consultant: KEN MACKAY
    Designated Public Office Holders who participated in the communication:
    • Ron Parker, Assistant Deputy Minister | Industry Sector | Industry Canada

    Subject Matter of the communication: Discussions related to prospective government investment in a new Long Term Space Plan at the Canadian Space Agency.
    Communication date: 2010-01-18
    Posted date: 2010-02-09
    Communication number: 4644-138058 View associated registration
  • MacDonald Dettwiler and Associates Ltd. (MDA)
    Consultant: KEN MACKAY
    Designated Public Office Holders who participated in the communication:
    • Denis Gauthier, Assistant Deputy Minister | Economic Development and Corporate Finance | Finance Canada (FIN)

    Subject Matter of the communication: Discussions related to prospective government investment in a new Long Term Space Plan at the Canadian Space Agency.
    Communication date: 2010-01-14
    Posted date: 2010-02-09
    Communication number: 4644-138057 View associated registration
  • MacDonald Dettwiler and Associates Ltd. (MDA)
    Consultant: KEN MACKAY
    Designated Public Office Holders who participated in the communication:
    • Eli Salibi, Policy Advisor to the Minister of Industry | Industry Canada
    • Eli Salibi, Policy Advisor to the Minister of Industry | Industry Canada

    Subject Matter of the communication: Briefing and discussion of the Canadian Space Plan
    Communication date: 2009-06-10
    Posted date: 2010-04-01
    Communication number: 4644-145074 (amended from 4644-114118) View associated registration
  • MacDonald Dettwiler and Associates Ltd. (MDA)
    Consultant: KEN MACKAY
    Designated Public Office Holders who participated in the communication:
    • Dr. Steve MacLean, President | Canadian Space Agency (CSA)

    Subject Matter of the communication: To discuss the Canadian Space Agency's Long Term Space Plan.
    Communication date: 2009-04-24
    Posted date: 2009-05-14
    Communication number: 4644-105498 View associated registration
  • MacDonald Dettwiler and Associates Ltd. (MDA)
    Consultant: KEN MACKAY
    Designated Public Office Holders who participated in the communication:
    • Hon. Stockwell Day, Minister | Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada (DFAITC)

    Subject Matter of the communication: Briefing and discussion of the Canadian Space Plan
    Communication date: 2009-03-13
    Posted date: 2009-08-21
    Communication number: 4644-118394 (amended from 4644-100865) View associated registration
  • MacDonald Dettwiler and Associates Ltd. (MDA)
    Consultant: KEN MACKAY
    Designated Public Office Holders who participated in the communication:
    • Rob Smith, Director of Policy, Office of the Minister of Fisheries and Oceans | Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO)

    Subject Matter of the communication: To discuss the importance of including additional investment in the Canadian Space Program as part of the government's stimulus initiatives in Budget 2009.
    Communication date: 2009-01-23
    Posted date: 2009-02-13
    Communication number: 4644-93702 View associated registration
  • MacDonald Dettwiler and Associates Ltd. (MDA)
    Consultant: KEN MACKAY
    Designated Public Office Holders who participated in the communication:
    • Don Mader, Director of Policy, Office of the Minister of Transport, Infrastructure and | Transport Canada (TC)
    • Jacques Fauteaux, Special Assistant, Office of the Minister of Transport, Infrastructure and | Transport Canada (TC)

    Subject Matter of the communication: To discuss the importance of including additional investment in the Canadian Space Program as part of the government's stimulus initiatives in Budget 2009.
    Communication date: 2009-01-14
    Posted date: 2009-02-13
    Communication number: 4644-93696 View associated registration
  • MacDonald Dettwiler and Associates Ltd. (MDA)
    Consultant: KEN MACKAY
    Designated Public Office Holders who participated in the communication:
    • Nada Seeman, Assistant Seccretary, Economic Sector | Treasury Board Of Canada Secretariat (TBS)
    • Denis Gauthier, Assistant Deputy Minister, Economic Development and Corporate Finance | Finance Canada (FIN)

    Subject Matter of the communication: To discuss the importance of including additional investment in the Canadian Space Program as part of the government's stimulus initiatives in Budget 2009.
    Communication date: 2009-01-08
    Posted date: 2009-02-13
    Communication number: 4644-93694 View associated registration
  • MacDonald Dettwiler and Associates Ltd. (MDA)
    Consultant: KEN MACKAY
    Designated Public Office Holders who participated in the communication:
    • Paul Boothe, Associate Deputy Minister | Industry Canada
    • Richard Dicerni, Deputy Minister | Industry Canada

    Subject Matter of the communication: To discuss the importance of including additional investment in the Canadian Space Program as part of the government's stimulus initiatives in Budget 2009.
    Communication date: 2009-01-07
    Posted date: 2009-02-13
    Communication number: 4644-93692 View associated registration
  • MacDonald Dettwiler and Associates Ltd. (MDA)
    Consultant: KEN MACKAY
    Designated Public Office Holders who participated in the communication:
    • Dr. Steve MacLean, President | Canadian Space Agency (CSA)

    Subject Matter of the communication: Long Term Space Plan (LTSP)
    Communication date: 2008-10-17
    Posted date: 2009-05-13
    Communication number: 4644-104536 (amended from 4644-85597) View associated registration
  • MacDonald Dettwiler and Associates Ltd. (MDA)
    Consultant: KEN MACKAY
    Designated Public Office Holders who participated in the communication:
    • David Maloney, Assistant Deputy Minister | Sector Branch | Industry Canada

    Subject Matter of the communication: Science and Technology
    Communication date: 2008-07-07
    Posted date: 2008-08-05
    Communication number: 4644-75835 View associated registration

Public offices held: KEN MACKAY


Public offices held: KEN MACKAY

Summary of Public Service Employment

December 1976 - February 1980
Research Assistant to Members of Parliament - various - House of Commons

February 1980 - March 1981
Legislative Assistant to the Minister of Mines

March 1981 - August 1983
Legislative Assistant and Senior Policy Advisor to the Minister of National Defence

August 1983 - September 1984
Director, Intergovernmental Affairs
Special Recovery Capital Project Program
Ministry of State for Economic and Regional Development

September 1984 - February 1988
Senior Policy Analyst - various assignments related to federal procurement and trade policy
Department of Supply and Services

March 1988 - September 1990
Senior Analyst - Procurement Policy
Department of Western Economic Diversification

October 1990 - April 1991
Director, Space Division
Department of Industry Science and Technology
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