Lobbying Information
Subject Matters
- Aboriginal Affairs
- Agriculture
- Arts and Culture
- Consumer Issues
- Energy
- Environment
- Fisheries
- Government Procurement
- Health
- Industry
- Infrastructure
- Intellectual Property
- International Trade
- Labour
- National Security/Security
- Natural Resources
- Privacy and Access to Information
- Research and Development
- Science and Technology
- Transportation
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.
- Seeking funding from applicable agriculture-related programs or funding streams to support potential standards development activities
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.
- The development of standards, and related product testing and certification programs, to support industry, that could potentially be regulated to enhance the safety and performance of medical grade PPE.
Policies or Program
- Address various issues through standardization in the agriculture and agri-food sector regarding topics such as science and technology, environmental/sustainability, labour.
- Arranging meetings with government officials to promote the benefit of CSA Group's standards.
- Discussion with a representative of Canadian Energy Regulator regarding the possible development of standards related to shale gas fracking and pipeline damage.
- Discussions with government offices with respect to standards-based solutions in key policy areas including long-term care (LTC) in Canada., climate change adaption, disability and inclusion, and infrastructure development.
- Meeting with Canada Post to discuss certification requirements and approved manufacturing plants for the production of concrete work and products.
Communication Techniques
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Written communication
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Oral communication
Government Institutions
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Canada Post Corporation (CPC)
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Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety (CCOHS)
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Canadian Coast Guard (CCG)
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Canadian Energy Regulator (CER)
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Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency (CanNor)
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Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC)
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Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada (CIRNAC)
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Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
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Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)
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Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO)
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Global Affairs Canada (GAC)
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Health Canada (HC)
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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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International Development Research Centre (IDRC)
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Justice Canada (JC)
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National Defence (DND)
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National Research Council (NRC)
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Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
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Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada (OPC)
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Prime Minister's Office (PMO)
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Privy Council Office (PCO)
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Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC)
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Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC)
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Senate of Canada
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Standards Council of Canada (SCC)
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Transport Canada (TC)
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Treasury Board Of Canada Secretariat (TBS)
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Women and Gender Equality (WAGE)
Government institutions added through a monthly communication report
- Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
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 2 classes of membership as outlined in its By-Laws, Committee Members and Honorary Members, all of whom have voting rights at the Annual General Meeting.
Government funding
End date of the last completed financial year:
2022-03-31
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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Alberta Transportation Technical Standards Branch
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$19,700.00
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Yes
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Canada Energy Regulator
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$120,000.00
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Yes
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Canadian Accessibility Standards
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$228,000.00
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Yes
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Canadian Agency for Drugs and Technology in Health (CADTH)
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$408,062.00
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Yes
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Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC)
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$6,000.00
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Yes
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Canadian Nuclear Laboratories Chalk
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$150,000.00
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Yes
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Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC)
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$520,000.00
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Yes
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City of Edmonton
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$3,000.00
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Yes
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City of Mississauga
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$4,350.00
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Yes
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City of Toronto-Metro Hall
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$10,900.00
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Yes
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County of Renfrew
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$241,382.00
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Yes
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Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada (CIRNAC)
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$37,250.00
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Yes
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Department of Labour
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$33,365.00
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Yes
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Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
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$27,000.00
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Yes
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Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)
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$39,864.00
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Yes
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Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Canada
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$35,000.00
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Yes
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Government of British Columbia
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$301,576.00
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Yes
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Government of Manitoba
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$12,890.00
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Yes
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Government of New Brunswick
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$270,430.00
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Yes
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Government of Newfoundland and Labrador
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$46,225.00
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Yes
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Government of Northwest Territories
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$7,100.00
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Yes
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Government of Nova Scotia
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$46,349.00
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Yes
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Government of Nunavut
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$6,625.00
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Yes
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Government of Ontario
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$640,795.00
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Yes
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Government of Quebec
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$227,441.00
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Yes
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Government of Saskatchewan
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$21,965.00
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Yes
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Government of Yukon
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$12,645.00
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Yes
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Health Canada (HC)
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$524,961.68
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Yes
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Mental Health Commission of Canada
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$9,400.00
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Yes
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National Research Council (NRC)
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$158,824.00
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Yes
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Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
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$1,743,668.00
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Yes
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PEI Department of Transportation
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$7,100.00
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Yes
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Public Services and Procurement
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$25,800.00
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Yes
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Standards Council of Canada (SCC)
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$1,009,688.61
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Yes
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Transport Canada (TC)
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$136,218.24
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Yes
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Vancouver City Hall
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$5,000.00
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Yes
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In-house Organization Contact Information
Address:
178 Rexdale Boulevard
Toronto, ON M9W 1R3
Canada
Telephone number:
416-747-2241
Lobbyists Details
Employees who lobby for the organization
- Laurie Amiruddin,
Standards VP, Education & Services |
No public offices held
- Lynn Barber,
Manager, Strategic Initiatives, Environment & Business Excellence |
No public offices held
- Nancy Bestic,
Director, Standards Strategic Development |
No public offices held
- Faith Chipman,
Manager, Government Relations |
No public offices held
- Mary Cianchetti,
President, Standards |
No public offices held
- Andrew Crees,
Program Manager, Standards, Constructions and Infrastructure |
No public offices held
- Namat Elkouche,
Program Manager, Electrical |
No public offices held
- Brent Hartman,
Director, Standards, Fuel and Transportation |
No public offices held
- Ben Howe,
Manager, Government Relations |
No public offices held
- Mark Humphries,
Program Manager, Standards, Electrical |
No public offices held
- Taha Hussain,
Senior Manager, Standards Product Development, Education & Services |
No public offices held
- Sunil Johal,
Standards VP, Public Policy |
No public offices held
- Ivica Karas,
Manager, Strategic Initiatives, Construction & Infrastructure |
No public offices held
- Mervah Khan,
Manager, Strategic Initiatives, Standards, Power Generation & Delivery |
No public offices held
- Nikki Kidd,
Manager, Strategic Initiatives, Standards, Fuels and Transportation |
No public offices held
- Michael Leering,
Director, Standards, Environment and Business Excellence |
No public offices held
- Larisa Logan,
Director, Standards, Power Generation and Delivery |
No public offices held
- Sam Loggia,
Manager, Strategic Initiatives, Standards, Electrical |
No public offices held
- Patricia Matthews,
Manager, Standards, Government Relations |
No public offices held
- Vanessa Mitchell,
Program Manager, Power Generation & Delivery |
No public offices held
- Doug Morton,
Standards VP, Government Relations |
No public offices held
- Karim Nazarali,
Standards Vice President, Strategic Development |
No public offices held
- Rohit Nehru,
Program Manager, Electrical |
No public offices held
- Josip Novkovic,
Program Manager, Standards, Fuels and Transportation |
No public offices held
- Susan Oh,
Standards VP, Membership & Operations |
No public offices held
- Priya Patel,
Program Manager, Standards, Environment and Bus Excellence |
No public offices held
- Kay Penn,
Standards Director, Health and Safety |
No public offices held
- Lauro Pilla,
Program Manager, Standards, Constructions and Infrastructure |
No public offices held
- Melanie Pinatton,
Manager, Strategic Initiatives, Fuels & Transportation |
No public offices held
- Cliff Rondeau,
Manager, Standards Strategic Development, Program Manager, Standards, Electrical |
No public offices held
- Candace Sellar,
Program Manager, Standards, Health and Safety |
No public offices held
- Jennifer Teague,
Standards VP, Research & Planning |
No public offices held
- Ana-Maria Tomlinson,
Manager, Strategic Initiatives, Standards, Environment and Bus Excellence |
No public offices held
- Dwayne Torrey,
Director, Standards, Construction and Infrastructure |
No public offices held
- David Weinstein,
President and Chief Executive Officer |
No public offices held
- Michael Wilson,
Director, Standards Electrical |
No public offices held
- Ray Woo,
Standards VP, Standards Development |
No public offices held
- Leila Jula Zadeh,
Program Manager, Standards, Environment and Bus Excellence |
No public offices held
- Brian Zupancic,
Program Manager, Fuels & Transportation |
No public offices held
