Registration - In-house Organization

CANADIAN STANDARDS ASSOCIATION / David Weinstein, President & Chief Executive Officer

Registration Information

In-house Organization name: CANADIAN STANDARDS ASSOCIATION
Responsible Officer Name: David Weinstein, President & Chief Executive Officer
Responsible Officer Change History
Initial registration start date: 2005-08-15
Registration status: Active
Registration Number: 920882-5290

Associated Communications

Total Number of Communication Reports: 345

Monthly communication reports in the last 6 months: 13

Version 53 of 100 (2018-02-21 to 2018-04-16)

Registration versions:

Version 53 of 100 (2018-02-21 to 2018-04-16)

Lobbying Information

Subject Matters

Aboriginal Affairs
Consumer Issues
Energy
Environment
Fisheries
Government Procurement
Health
Industry
Infrastructure
International Trade
Labour
National Security/Security
Science and Technology
Transportation

Subject matters added through a monthly communication report

Intellectual Property
Mining

Subject Matter Details

Grant, Contribution or Other Financial Benefit

Canadian Standards Association (CSA) proposal for Grant and Contribution agreement pertaining to the provision of project management support activity for the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) Working Group on Marine Energy Terminology
Discussed possible funding for a new standard on cisterns for potable water.
Discussions held with Natural Resources Canada-CANMET regarding funding for the development of Wind Turbine standards in Canada.
Email and oral communications regarding funding in connection with the reaffirmation of the NGV (Natural Gas Vehicles) Installation Codes, specifically CSA B108 and CSA B109.
Funding for Canadian Standards Association's faciliation of Canada's participation in international standards development at International Organization for Standardization/ Technical Committee 229 and International Electrotechnical Commission/Technical Committee 113 for nanotechnologies, in areas of interest for the specified government institutions, who are Environment Canada, Health Canada and Industry Canada
Funding from Health Canada for the Product Safety Project Committee
Funding from Public Services and Procurement Canada for development of blast standard.
Ongoing communications with Natural Resources Canada with regard to funding from Natural Resources Canada's ecoEII initiative for CSA Group's (registered business name of Canadian Standards Association) Electric Vehicle standards development program.
Proposal for support for the development of a Guide on Energy Management systems (ISO - (International Organization for Standardization) 50001) for Natural Resources Canada.

Grant, Contribution or Other Financial Benefit, Policies or Program

Canadian Standards Association has proposed funding needs to Natural Resources Canada for the development of Electric Standards in line with the Roadmap for the Introduction of Electric Vehicles to the Canadian Market.
Discussed the adoption and implementation of an energy management standard with Natural Resources Canada and Environment and Climate Change Canada.
Discussion with the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC) with regard to the negotiation of funding amounts for a Contribution Agreement between Canadian Standards Association (CSA) and CNSC. Funding is being provided in respect of the development and maintenance of nuclear standards in the CSA Nuclear Program.
Email and phone discussions with a representative of CanmetENERGY (Natural Resources Canada) regarding financial support from Natural Resources Canada for the purpose of updating the NGV (Natural Gas Vehicle) Design and Installation Codes, specifically, B108 and B109, in support of Natural Resources Canada's Natural Gas Vehicle Implementation Plan.
Funding for CSA's Support Activities to Natural Resources Canada on the Development of a Marine Energy Terminology Standard.

Policies or Program

Discussion with Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada (Community and Infrastructure Branch) to educate on the capabilities of Canadian Standards Association (CSA) and to help determine how CSA might be able to support some of the Department's goals.
Discussion with a representative of National Energy Board regarding the possible development of standards related to shale gas fracking and pipeline damage.
Meeting with Canada Post to discuss certification requirements and approved manufacturing plants for the production of concrete work and products.

Communication Techniques

Written communication
Oral communication

Government Institutions

Canada Post Corporation (CPC)
Canadian Coast Guard (CCG)
Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency (CanNor)
Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC)
Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)
Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO)
Global Affairs Canada (GAC)
Health Canada (HC)
House of Commons
Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada
Infrastructure Canada (INFC)
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
National Defence (DND)
National Energy Board (NEB)
National Research Council (NRC)
Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
Prime Minister's Office (PMO)
Privy Council Office (PCO)
Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC)
Senate of Canada
Standards Council of Canada (SCC)
Transport Canada (TC)
Treasury Board Of Canada Secretariat (TBS)

In-house Organization Details

Description of the organization's activities

Canadian Standards Association (CSA) is an independent, not-for-profit membership association incorporated without share capital under Federal corporate legislation on January 21, 1919. CSA is a leading internationally accredited standards development organization that also provides training and engages in standards-related research.

Responsible officer name and position during the period of this registration

David Weinstein, President & Chief Executive Officer

Organization's membership or classes of membership

CSA Group has 4 classes of membership as outlined in its By-Laws:1. Committee Members2. Sustaining Members3. Associate Members4. Honorary MembersExcept for Associate Members, they have voting rights at the Annual General Meeting.

Government funding

End date of the last completed financial year: 2017-03-31

List of Government Funding
Government Institution	Funding Received in Last Financial Year	Funding Expected in Current Financial Year
Alberta Agriculture and Forestry	$425.00	Yes
Alberta Environment and Parks	$34,600.00	Yes
Alberta Transportation	$16,350.00	No
B.C. Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resources Operation & Rural Development	$688.00	Yes
BC Hydro	$215,726.00	Yes
BC Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure	$16,350.00	Yes
BC Oil and Gas Commission	$37,500.00	Yes
Canada-Newfoundland and Labrador	$37,310.00	Yes
Canadian Agency for Drugs and Technologies	$408,062.00	Yes
Canadian Agricultural Safety Association	$17,000.00	Yes
Canadian Council of Motor Transport	$13,700.00	Yes
Canadian Institute of Mining, Metallurgy & Petroleum	$108,450.00	Yes
Canadian Nuclear Laboratories	$289,536.00	Yes
Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission	$479,472.00	Yes
Commission des normes, de l'équité, de la santé et de la sécurité du travail	$56,070.00	Yes
Department of Fisheries and Land Resources	$281.00	Yes
Department of Works, Services	$3,600.00	Yes
Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)	$27,000.00	Yes
Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)	$75,000.00	Yes
Government of Newfoundland and Labrador	$3,280.00	Yes
Government of the Northwest Territories	$2,500.00	Yes
Government of Yukon	$2,500.00	Yes
Health Canada	$88,500.00	Yes
Hydro-Québec Distribution	$15,000.00	Yes
Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada	$45,000.00	Yes
Les Ponts Jacques Cartier + Champlain Bridges	$2,300.00	Yes
Manitoba Department of Labour and Regulatory Services	$9,290.00	Yes
Manitoba Hydro	$3,500.00	Yes
Manitoba Sustainable Development	$284.00	Yes
Ministère des Energies et Ressources Naturelles	$419.00	Yes
Ministry of Labour	$28,820.00	Yes
Ministry of Labour Relations	$7,320.00	Yes
Ministry of Transportation	$28,800.00	Yes
National Energy Board (NEB)	$6,155.00	Yes
National Research Council (NRC)	$420,002.00	Yes
Natural Resources Canada	$787,066.00	Yes
Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)	$26,500.00	Yes
NB Energy & Resources Development	$277.00	Yes
NB Power	$255,950.00	Yes
New Brunswick	$3,600.00	Yes
NS Department of Energy	$31,927.00	Yes
NS Department of Labour & Advanced Education	$6,770.00	Yes
NS Department of Natural Resources	$235.00	Yes
NS Department of Transportation and Public Works	$3,600.00	Yes
Ontario Ministry of Energy	$122,660.00	Yes
Ontario Ministry of Labour	$93,530.00	Yes
Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources & Forestry	$311.00	Yes
Ontario Power Generation Inc.	$455,151.00	Yes
Prince Edward Island	$2,700.00	Yes
Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC)	$164,800.00	Yes
Quebec Ministere des Transports, Mobilite durable et electrification des transport	$25,400.00	Yes
SaskPower	$46,805.00	Yes
SK Highways and Infrastructure	$6,100.00	Yes
SK Ministry of	$305.00	Yes
Standards Council of Canada (SCC)	$19,327.00	Yes
The Federal Bridge Corporation Limited	$2,300.00	Yes
Transport Canada (TC)	$60,000.00	Yes
Workers' Safety & Compensation	$2,080.00	Yes
WorkSafe BC	$31,160.00	Yes
WorkSafe NB	$5,330.00	Yes
Yukon Worker's Compensation Health & Safety Board	$1,000.00	No

In-house Organization Contact Information

Address:
178 Rexdale Boulevard
Toronto, ON M9W 1R3
Canada

Telephone number: 416-747-2501

Lobbyists Details

Employees who lobby for the organization

Laurie Amiruddin, Director, Standards, Product Management and Sales | No public offices held
Nancy Bestic, Director, Standards, Health and Safety | No public offices held
Mary Cianchetti, President, Standards | No public offices held
Aditya Iyer, Manager, Government Relations | No public offices held
Michael Leering, Director, Standards, Environment and Business Excellence | No public offices held
Kevin MacDougall, Director, Standards, Petroleum and Natural Gas | No public offices held
Doug Morton, Director, Government Relations, Canada and Standards Policy & Accreditation | No public offices held
Karim Nazarali, Vice President, Electrical & Gas | No public offices held
Stephen Sharples, Director, Standards, Fuel Burning | No public offices held
Dwayne Torrey, Director, Standards, Construction and Infrastructure | No public offices held
Helene Vaillancourt, EVP, Standards Research & Planning | No public offices held
David Weinstein, President and Chief Executive Officer | No public offices held

CANADIAN STANDARDS ASSOCIATION

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

Name	From	To
CANADIAN STANDARDS ASSOCIATION	2008-08-15	current

The following names have been used before July 2, 2008

CANADIAN STANDARDS ASSOCIATION

CANADIAN STANDARDS ASSOCIATION

Responsible Officer History
Responsible Officer Name	From (YYYY-MM-DD)	To (YYYY-MM-DD)
David Weinstein	2015-11-11	Current
Magali Depras	2015-04-01	2015-11-11
Ash Sahi	2009-10-23	2015-04-01
Robert Griffin	2005-08-15	2009-10-23

Date Modified:: 2026-04-23

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Registration - In-house Organization

CANADIAN STANDARDS ASSOCIATION / David Weinstein, President & Chief Executive Officer

Registration Information

Associated Communications

Version 53 of 100 (2018-02-21 to 2018-04-16)

Version 53 of 100 (2018-02-21 to 2018-04-16)

Subject Matters

Subject matters added through a monthly communication report

Subject Matter Details

Grant, Contribution or Other Financial Benefit

Grant, Contribution or Other Financial Benefit, Policies or Program

Policies or Program

Communication Techniques

Government Institutions

Description of the organization's activities

Responsible officer name and position during the period of this registration

Organization's membership or classes of membership

Government funding

In-house Organization Contact Information

Employees who lobby for the organization