Registry of Lobbyists
Version 2 of 16 (2007-06-29 to 2008-02-06) 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.
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Hydrogen & Fuel Cells Canada
4250 Wesbrook Mall Vancouver, BC V6T 1W5 Canada |
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| Telephone number: | 604-822-9849 | ||||||
| Responsible officer name and position during the period of this registration: | John Tak, President & CEO | ||||||
| Description of the organization's activities: | Hydrogen & Fuel Cells Canada is the national, non-profit industry association whose mission it is to accelerate Canada's world-leading hydrogen and fuel cell industry. Our members cover most types of hydrogen and fuel cell technologies, components, systems supply and integration, fuelling systems, fuel storage, and engineering and financial services. As a collective voice for the industry, Hydrogen & Fuel Cells Canada works to raise awareness of the economic, environmental and social benefits of hydrogen and fuel cell technologies and products. We are the prime source of services and support to Canadian corporations, governments and educational institutions promoting, developing, demonstrating and deploying fuel cell and hydrogen products and services in Canada. | ||||||
| Organization's membership or classes of membership: | Hydrogen & Fuel Cells Canada has 4 classes of membership ranging from annual dues of $2,000 to $15,000: Associate Member, Member, Executive Member, Sponsoring Member | ||||||
| Was the organization funded in whole or in part by any domestic or foreign government institution in the last completed financial year? | Yes | ||||||
| End date of the organization's last completed financial year: | 2006-12-31 | ||||||
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| Name: | Christopher Curtis |
| Position title: | Vice-President |
| Public offices held: | Yes |
| Federal departments or organizations which have been or will be communicated with during the course of the undertaking: | Environment Canada, Finance Canada (FIN), Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada (DFAITC), Industry Canada, Members of the House of Commons, National Energy Board (NEB), National Research Council (NRC), Natural Resources Canada (NRCan), Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC), Prime Minister's Office (PMO), Privy Council Office (PCO), Procurement Review Board of Canada (PRB), Public Works and Government Services Canada, Statistics Canada (StatCan), Technology Partnerships Canada (TPC), Transport Canada (TC), Treasury Board Of Canada Secretariat (TBS), Western Economic Diversification Canada (WD) | ||||
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Informal communications, Meetings, Presentations, Telephone calls, Written communications, whether in hard copy or electronic format | ||||
| Subject Matter: Areas of Concern: | Energy, Environment, Government Procurement, Industry, Infrastructure, Intellectual Property, International Trade, Regional Development, Science and Technology, Transportation | ||||
| Subject Matter: Retrospective: | In 2006, Hydrogen & Fuel Cells Canada on behalf of its member organization undertook lobbying activities to accelerate the development and commercialization of Canada's hydrogen and fuel cell industry. The most significant activity was a "Day on the Hill" that took place in Ottawa from June 6-7, 2006. This coordinated activity saw hydrogen and fuel cell industry leaders participate in over 20 meetings with various government officials over 2 days. The purpose of these meetings were to raise awareness of the benefits of Canada's hydrogen and fuel cell industry, and to gain support for the industry's "Government Partnership Proposal" (available by request). This proposal outlines various policy, program and tax measures that would benefit the growth and development of the broader Canadian hydrogen and fuel cell sector. In addition, the proposal advocates for a National Strategy for the Canadian sector. The "Day on the Hill" activity also included an evening reception on Parliament Hill. Throughout the following months, Hydrogen & Fuel Cells Canada continued its correspondence and meetings vis-a-vis the "Government Partnership Proposal" with various government officials in key departments, including but not limited to Industry Canada, Environment Canada, Natural Resources Canada, Western Economic Diversification Canada, Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada, National Research Council Canada. | ||||
| Subject Matter: Prospective: | In the coming months, Hydrogen & Fuel Cells Canada continue its correspondence and meetings vis-a-vis the "Government Partnership Proposal" with various government officials in key departments, including but not limited to Industry Canada, Environment Canada, Natural Resources Canada, Western Economic Diversification Canada, Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada, National Research Council Canada. A "Day on the Hill" lobby activity is currently planned for the Fall of 2007. | ||||
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