Lobbying Information
Subject Matters
- Aeronautics Act
- Air Cadet Powered Pilot Scholarship Program
- Aircraft Inspection
- Civil Aviation Accident Investigations
- Dangerous Goods
- Education
- Ethylene Glycol
- Excise Tax
- Health
- Human Resources Development
- International Students
- International Trade
- National Airports Policy
- Security
Subject Matter Details
Grant, Contribution or Other Financial Benefit
- Obtain contribution to support the administration of the Department National Defence Powered Pilot Scholarship Program
- Obtain contributions for marketing strategy for flight training of pilots from India
- Request funding from Global Opportunities for Associations Program (GOA) International Marketing assistance
with regard to Aircraft Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO)
Legislative Proposal, Bill or Resolution
- Amendment to the Transportation Safety Board Act on public disclosure of accidents and incidents reports.
- Amendments of Part 12 of the Transportation of Dangerous Goods Act
- Bill C-7, An Act to amend the Aeronautics Act and to make consequential amendments to other Acts with regard to all sections, particularly the provisions enabling safety management systems
- Excise Tax Act with regard Reduction of Air Travellers Security Charge.
Policies or Program
- Discussions about restrictions (timelines, airspace and procedures onboard aircraft) in the context of special events with regards to public safety
- Discussions with regard to the on-going management of the Air Carrier Security Measures (Document is classified).
- Enhancement and growth of the Canadian Aviation Maintenance Council to cover
all of aviation human resource issues.
- International Student Program in respect of streamlining the process to obtain student visas for commercial pilot training in Canada.
- National Airport Policy with regard to the reduction in ground rents at Canadian Airports.
- Negotiated the terms and facilitated the implementation of Transport Canada's Electronic Collection of Air Transport Statistics (ECATS) Program
- Obtain financial benefit compensation for air carriers and flight training schools that will be negatively impacted by the airspace restrictions due to the 2010 Olympic Security in the British Columbia area.
- Participated in the development of the training program and documentation required for Canadian Border Service Agency inspectors with air carriers.
- Participation in the development of mitigation measures for the use of Ethylene Glycol and Halon with Environment Canada
- Post grad work permit program with regard to the include graduates from flight training units that are not publicly funded educational institutions.
Regulation
- Amendment to Potable Water Regulations for Common Carriers with regards to methods of compliance with the regulation.
- As member of the Canadian Aviation Regulations Advisory Council, participate in the development and amendments to the Canadian Aviation Regulations.
Communication Techniques
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Written communication
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Oral communication
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Grass-roots communication
Government Institutions
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Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA)
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Canadian Heritage (PCH)
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Citizenship and Immigration Canada
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Environment Canada
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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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Industry Canada
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National Defence (DND)
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Public Safety Canada (PS)
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Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP)
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Transportation Safety Board of Canada (TSB)
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Transport Canada (TC)
In-house Organization Details
Description of the organization's activities
Air Transport Association of Canada represents the interests of commercial aviation in Canada. This includes the interests of airlines, both scheduled and charter, regional air carriers, air taxi operators, helicopter operators and flight training schools. Air Transport Association of Canada's primary focus is on air regulations and safety matters. In addition, Air Transport Association of Canada deals with matters of taxation, labour legislation, and other issues which impact on our members' operations.
Responsible officer name and position during the period of this registration
Michael Skrobica,
Interim President & Chief Executive Officer
Organization's membership or classes of membership
Air Transport Association of Canada membership categories include "Operator" members, those in the business of commercial aviation, "Associate" members, suppliers to our industry, "Educational Institutions", which are flight training operators, and "Honorary Life" members, individuals we wish to honour for their service. In addition, certain regional organizations dealing with aviation matters are "Affiliate" members.
Government funding
End date of the last completed financial year:
2008-09-30
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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Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade
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$12,398.00
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Yes
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National Defence (DND)
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$1,728,384.00
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Yes
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In-house Organization Contact Information
Address:
255 Albert Street
Suite 700
OTTAWA, ON K1P 6A9
Canada
Telephone number:
613-233-7727
Ext.
310
Fax number:
613-230-8648
Lobbyists Details
Employees who lobby for the organization
- Les Aalders,
Vice President, Operations |
No public offices held
- Wayne Gouveia,
Vice President, Commercial General Aviation |
No public offices held
- Michael Skrobica,
Interim President & Chief Executive Officer |
No public offices held
