Lobbying Information
Subject Matters
- Budget
- Climate
- Consumer Issues
- Defence
- Economic Development
- Education
- Employment and Training
- Environment
- Health
- Internal Trade
- International Trade
- Labour
- National Security/Security
- Small Business
- Taxation and Finance
- Tourism
- Transportation
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)
Grant, Contribution or Other Financial Benefit, Policies or 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.
- Obtain financial benefit compensation for air carriers and flight training schools that will be negatively impacted by the airspace restrictions due to the G8/G20 meetings in the Huntsville and Toronto areas.
Legislative Proposal, Bill or Resolution
- Amendment to the Transportation Safety Board Act on public disclosure of accidents and incidents reports.
- Amendments to Part 12 of the Transportation of Dangerous Goods Act
- Bill C-541 - An Act to Provide Certain Rights to Air Passengers -as it is currently written will come into conflict with the Canada Transportation Act, the Aeronautics Act and the Carriage by Air Act and as a result could compromise passenger safety and impact air carriers due to punitive charges.
- 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
- Canadian Transportation Agency Foreign Control - Bill C-10 - Amendments In Respect of Income Tax - the Bill amended the maximum foreign control permissable for Canadian air carriers. The Canadian Transportation Agency (CTA) is tasked with administering the review of applicants. An issue with regard to how the CTA goes about determining ownership is at question.
- Discuss existing and contemplated changes to the Canadian Transportation Act on licensing and accessibility issues with the Canadian Transportation Agency.
- Excise Tax Act with regard to Reduction of Air Travellers Security Charge. Excise Tax Act with regards to the reduction of Aviation Fuel Taxes.
Policies or Program
- Concentration of Control with respect to passenger air service in Canada - Upon the merger of Air Canada and Canadian Airlines the Canadian Government put into place certain control measures to protect communities, consumers and smaller airlines. These controls were allowed to be extinguished. There are still certain circumstances where it may be desirable to reinstitute the controls.
- 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 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 terms and facilitated the implementation of Transport Canada's Electronic Collection of Air Transport Statistics (ECATS) Program
- Obtain support from relevant government departments in dealing with the European Union Emissions Trading Scheme to ensure fairness to Canadian companies.
- 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 and Greenhouse Gases with Environment Canada and Transport Canada
- Post grad work permit program with regard to graduates from flight training units that are not publicly funded educational institutions.
- Slots at Heathrow Ownership - the level of traffic at London (UK) Heathrow Airport causes a trading arrangement in slot times. The question of who owns the slots is still open (ie airline, country of airline or airport)
- Status of European Union (EU) Bilateral - The Canadian Government and the European Union entered into a Bilateral Treaty - issue is its impact on costs and trade to our industry
Regulation
- Amendments to Potable Water Regulations for Common Carriers with regards to methods of compliance with the regulation.
- As a 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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Canadian Transportation Agency (CTA)
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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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Privy Council Office (PCO)
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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)
Government institutions added through a monthly communication report
- Finance Canada (FIN)
- Senate of Canada
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, flight training schools and aviation industry suppliers. 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
John McKenna,
President and 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:
2009-09-30
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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Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada (DFAITC)
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$11,791.00
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Yes
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National Defence (DND)
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$1,928,731.00
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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.
312
Fax number:
613-230-8648
Lobbyists Details
Employees who lobby for the organization
- Bill Boucher,
Vice President Flight Operations and Vice President Quebec and Atlantic |
No public offices held
- Wayne Gouveia,
Vice President, Commercial General Aviation and Vice President Prairie and Northern |
No public offices held
- John McKenna,
President & Chief Executive Officer |
Public offices held
- Michael Skrobica,
Vice President Industry Monetary Affairs and Vice President Ontario and BC |
No public offices held
- Brian Whitehead,
Vice President, Technical Operations |
No public offices held
