Registry of Lobbyists

Registration - In-house Corporation

CISCO SYSTEMS CANADA INC. / Terry Walsh, President, Cisco Systems Canada

Registration Information

In-house Corporation name: CISCO SYSTEMS CANADA INC.
Responsible Officer Name: Terry Walsh, President, Cisco Systems Canada 
Initial registration start date: 2006-10-24
Registration status: Inactive
Registration Number: 781479-13792

Version 4 of 4 (2008-04-29 to 2008-08-04)

Version 4 of 4 (2008-04-29 to 2008-08-04) 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. Information about Responsible Officer and Corporation

Corporation: CISCO SYSTEMS CANADA INC.
181 Bay Street
Suite 3400
Toronto, ON  M5J 2T3
Canada
Telephone number: 415-389-6800
Fax number: 415-388-6874  
Responsible officer name and position during the period of this registration: Terry Walsh, President, Cisco Systems Canada  
Description of activities: Cisco is the worldwide leader in networking for the internet. Today, networks are an essential part of business, education, government, and home communications, and Cisco's Internet Protocol-based (IP) networking solutions are the foundation of these networks
 
The client is a subsidiary of the following parent companies: Cisco Systems, Inc
170 West Tasman Drive
San Jose, CA
United States of America 95134

Coalition The corporation is not a member of a coalition.
Subsidiary: The corporation does not have any subsidiaries that could be affected by the outcome of the undertaking.
Other direct interests The corporation'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 corporation funded in whole or in part by any domestic or foreign government institution in the last completed financial year? No
 

B. Lobbyists Employed by the Corporation

Name: Morgan Elliott
Position title: Executive Director - Canada Global Policy & Gov't Affairs
Public offices held: Yes
 

C. Lobbying Activity Information

Federal departments or organizations which have been or will be communicated with during the course of the undertaking: Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada, Canadian Heritage (PCH), Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC), Canadian Transportation Agency (CTA), Environment Canada, Finance Canada (FIN), Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada (DFAITC), Health Canada (HC), Human Resources Development Canada (HRDC), Industry Canada, Justice Canada (JC), National Defence (DND), Natural Resources Canada (NRCan), Prime Minister's Office (PMO), Privy Council Office (PCO), Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness Canada (PSEPC), Public Works and Government Services Canada, Revenue Canada (RC), Senate of Canada, Treasury Board Of Canada Secretariat (TBS)
Communication techniques that have been used or are expected to be used in the course of the undertaking:
Informal communications, Meetings, Presentations, Telephone calls, Written communications, whether in hard copy or electronic format
 
Subject Matter: Areas of Concern: Aboriginal Affairs, Arts and Culture, Broadcasting, Consumer Issues, Defence, Education, Employment and Training, Environment, Financial Institutions, Health, Industry, Infrastructure, Intellectual Property, Internal Trade, International Relations, International Trade, Justice and Law Enforcement, Regional Development, Science and Technology, Small Business, Taxation and Finance, Telecommunications, Transportation
 
Subject Matter: Retrospective: Information & Communication Technology (ICT) Policy, Brand Protection, Security, Tax Issues, International Trade Agreements, Customs Policies, Energy Efficiency Guidelines
Subject Matter: Prospective: ICT Policy, Natural Resources Policy, Brand Protection, Tax Issues, Standards, International Trade Agreements, Customs Policies, Energy Efficiency Guidelines
 

Details Regarding the Identified Subject Matter

Categories Description
Policy or Program Information & Communication Technology (ICT) Policy
Regulation Natural Resources Policy
Legislative Proposal Potential introduction of anit-competitive network neutrality regulations
Legislative Proposal Potential introduction of energy consumption guidelines for consumer and business products
Legislative Proposal Potential introduction of legislation on lawful access matters.
Regulation Potential introduction of regulation on lawful access matters.
Policy or Program Tax Issues
Legislative Proposal Urging expansion of CBSA powers to combat counterfeit products
Legislative Proposal Urging legislation to enhance copyright and trademark protection and to protect the company's name.




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