Lobbying Information
Subject Matters
- Consumer Issues
- Education
- Employment and Training
- Energy
- Environment
- Financial Institutions
- Government Procurement
- Immigration
- Industry
- Intellectual Property
- Internal Trade
- International Relations
- International Trade
- Justice and Law Enforcement
- Labour
- Regional Development
- Science and Technology
- Small Business
- Taxation and Finance
- Tourism
- Transportation
Subject Matter Details
Policies or Program
- Advisories by Public Health Agency (Consumer Products Division) and the development of policies and programs as it relates to the safety of toys and food imported from foreign countries.
- Canadian retailers presently have a voluntary code related to ethical sourcing of goods and products from foreign countries. We have an ongoing dialogue with government to ensure that no regulations or legislation are introduced in this area of concern.
- Policy and programs related to the Environmental objectives of Wal-Mart. In particular, bringing to the attention of government officials the most environmentally-friendly food distribution centre in North America that has just been built in Balzac Alberta
- The Finance Canada federal budget process as it relates to policies of Sales Tax Harmonization with the provinces.
- The Maritime and Ports Policy as it relates to support for The Atlantic Gateway projects that allow for the importation of goods from Asia through the Suez rather than across the Pacific Ocean.
As well, the Atlantic Gateway Strategy as it relates to keeping this vital trade and transportation system at the forefront of existing and emerging global commerce opportunities for Canada.
- Working with government to find ways to keep the Western Canadian ports operating without work stoppages.
Regulation
- Regulations regarding foreign affiliates as detailed by Finance Canada in draft regulations published in August 2012.
- Regulations regarding the removal of the penny as it relates to retailers.
Communication Techniques
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Written communication
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Oral communication
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Grass-roots communication
The lobbyist has arranged or expects to arrange one or more meetings on behalf of the client between a public office holder and any other person in the course of this undertaking.
Government Institutions
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Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
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Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA)
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Citizenship and Immigration Canada
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Environment Canada
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Finance Canada (FIN)
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Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada (DFAITC)
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Health Canada (HC)
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Human Resources and Social Development Canada (HRSDC)
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Human Resources Development Canada (HRDC)
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Industry Canada
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Members of the House of Commons
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Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
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Prime Minister's Office (PMO)
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Privy Council Office (PCO)
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Revenue Canada (RC)
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Senate of Canada
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Transport Canada (TC)
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Treasury Board Of Canada Secretariat (TBS)
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Veterans Affairs Canada (VAC)
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Western Economic Diversification Canada (WD)
Client Details
Government funding
No government funding was received during the last completed financial year.
Client Contact Information
Address:
1940 Argentia Road
Mississauga, ON L5N 1P9
Canada
Telephone number:
905-821-2111
Client representative
Andrew Pelletier, Sr. VP Corporate Affairs
Parent Company Information
- Wal-Mart Stores Inc.
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702 S.W. 8th Street
Bentonville, AR 72716-8095
United States of America
Coalition Members Information
WAL-MART CANADA INC. is not a coalition.
Individual, organization or corporation with a Direct Interest Beneficiary Information
The activities of WAL-MART CANADA INC. are not controlled or directed by another individual, organization or corporation with a direct interest in the outcome of this undertaking.
Subsidiary Beneficiary Information
WAL-MART CANADA INC. does not have any subsidiaries that could have a direct interest in the outcome of the undertaking
Lobbyist Details
WILLIAM PRISTANSKI
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Public offices held
Business address:
481 Mayfair Avenue
OTTAWA, ON K1Y 0K9
Canada
Telephone number:
613-722-2007
Consultant Firm and Address
Firm:
PROSPECTUS ASSOCIATES
Address:
Suite 820, 45 O'Connor Street
OTTAWA, ON K1P 1A4
Canada
Telephone number:
613-569-3200
Ext.
224
Fax number:
613-569-4055