Registry of Lobbyists
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Transportation
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Acts to amend the Aeronautics Act and the Access to Information Act and to make consequential amendments to other Acts with regard to all sections, particularly the provisions enabling safety management systems and the protection of safety data from public dissemination.
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Legislative Proposal, Bill or Resolution
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International Relations, Transportation
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Amendments to Part 12 of the Transportation of Dangerous Goods Act, or other sections of the Act that may arise involving regulatory changes as a result of new ICAO regulations. The Aviation representative to the TDG General Policy Advisory Council and aviation industry delegate on the TDG Canadian delegation to the International Civil Aviation Organization.
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Regulation
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Education, Employment and Training, Environment, Transportation
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Amendments to Part 6 of the Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG) Act regarding TDG training.
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Regulation
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Transportation
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Amendments to the Air Transportation Regulations (SOR/88-58) as amended January 2013.
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Regulation
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Labour, Transportation
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Amendments to the Canada Labour Code (ESDC) with regard to issues affecting employees working within the aviation industry.
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Regulation
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Transportation
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As a member of the Canadian Aviation Regulations Advisory Council, participate in the development and amendments to the Canadian Aviation Regulations.
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Regulation
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Consumer Issues, Transportation
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Consultations with the Canadian Transportation Agency on their Regulatory Modernization Initiative to update the regulation and legislation that is out of date.
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Legislative Proposal, Bill or Resolution
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Consumer Issues, Transportation
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Discuss existing and contemplated changes to the Canadian Transportation Act on licensing and accessibility issues with the Canadian Transportation Agency.
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Legislative Proposal, Bill or Resolution
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Budget, Infrastructure, Transportation
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Discussion on government investment in infrastructure for remote and northern airports.
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Policies or Program
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Economic Development, Infrastructure, Regional Development, Transportation
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Discussion on Privatization of Airports with regard to the economic impact this would have on the industry.
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Policies or Program
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National Security/Security, Transportation
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Discussions about digital ID for travel in the global travel continuum.
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Regulation
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Economic Development, National Security/Security, Transportation
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Discussions about restrictions (timelines, airspace and procedures onboard aircraft) in the context of special events with regards to public safety
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Policies or Program
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Transportation
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Discussions on the Statutory Review of the Canada Transportation Act with respect to administerial advice on policies
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Policies or Program
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Immigration, National Security/Security, Transportation
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Discussions with Public Safety Canada regarding, and support for, actions to prevent Human Trafficking.
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Policies or Program
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National Security/Security, Transportation
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Discussions with regard to the on-going management of the Air Carrier Security Measures (Document is classified).
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Policies or Program
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Immigration, Labour, Small Business, Transportation
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Discussions with Transport Canada and Employment & Social Development Canada on removing barriers to entry for people who want to become pilots or aircraft maintenance engineers or technicians.
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Policies or Program
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Transportation
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Encouraging the implementation of Safety Management Systems throughout Canadian commercial aviation.
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Regulation
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Employment and Training, Labour, Transportation
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Enhancement and growth of the Canadian Council for Aviation and Aerospace to cover
all aviation human resource issues.
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Policies or Program, Regulation
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National Security/Security, Taxation and Finance, Transportation
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Excise Tax Act with regard to Reduction of Air Travellers Security Charge. Excise Tax Act with regards to the reduction of Aviation Fuel Taxes.
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Policies or Program
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Environment, Infrastructure, Transportation
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Federal jurisdiction at aerodromes as it pertains to noise responsibilities. We do not want the province/municipality to enforce noise around airports. We oppose attempts by provinces/municipalities from attempting to usurp the federal powers. The Federal Government regulation in this case refers to the Aeronautics Act.
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Regulation
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Consumer Issues, National Security/Security, Transportation
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Government consultation (Transport Canada) with stakeholders on the privatization of CATSA and its impact on the industry and the cost to passengers.
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Policies or Program
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Employment and Training, Immigration, Labour, Transportation
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International Student Program in respect of streamlining the process to obtain student study permits for commercial pilot training in Canada and provide exemptions on the caps for foreign aviation students. (Imagine Education au/in Canada Brand program) with Global Affairs Canada and Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada.
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Policies or Program
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Climate, Environment, International Relations, Taxation and Finance, Transportation
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Obtain support from relevant government departments in dealing with the European Union Emissions Trading Scheme to ensure fairness to Canadian companies.
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Policies or Program
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Consumer Issues, Health, Transportation
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Participation in stakeholder consultation with Health Canada on regulatory matters with regard to public safety and costs to the industry.
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Legislative Proposal, Bill or Resolution
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Climate, Environment, Transportation
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Participation in the development of mitigation measures for the use of Ethylene Glycol and Halon and Greenhouse Gases with Environment and Climate Change Canada, and Transport Canada
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Policies or Program
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Consumer Issues, International Trade, Transportation
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Passenger Bill of Rights, Foreign Ownership, Joint Ventures and the possible cost impacts to our industry and unintended consequences. (Formerly known as Bill C-49 Transportation Modernization Act)
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Legislative Proposal, Bill or Resolution
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International Trade, Transportation
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Request funding from CanExport Associations Program (CEA) International Marketing assistance from Global Affairs Canada with regard to Aircraft Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) and Flight Training.
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Grant, Contribution or Other Financial Benefit
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Economic Development, International Relations, International Trade, Transportation
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Status of European Union (EU) Bilateral - The Canadian Government and the European Union entered into Bilaterals. The issues are its impact on costs and trade to our industry.
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Policies or Program
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Consumer Issues, Health, International Relations, National Security/Security, Transportation
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Working with the Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) ensuring the Orders in Council make operational sense in their requirements in keeping the travelling public safe during the COVID-19 pandemic. Also ensuring that the Transport Canada Aviation Security and Civil Aviation are harmonized in the issuance of Interim Orders which regulate the Aviation Industry during the pandemic.
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Regulation
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Health, International Relations, National Security/Security, Transportation
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Working with Transport Canada Aviation Security on Enhanced Security measures harmonizing with the Transportation Security Administration and Department of Homeland Security requirements.
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Regulation
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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, security and other issues which impact on our members' operations.
John McKenna, President and Chief Executive Officer
End date of the last completed financial year: 2024-06-30
| Government Institution | Funding Received in Last Financial Year | Funding Expected in Current Financial Year |
|---|---|---|
| Canadian Transportation Agency (CTA) | $375.00 | Yes |
| Global Affairs Canada (GAC) | $28,093.00 | Yes |
| Investissement Quebec International | $375.00 | No |
| Ministère des transports et de la mobilité durable | $3,500.00 | No |
| National Defence (DND) | $2,840.00 | Yes |
| Transportation Safety Board of Canada (TSB) | $450.00 | Yes |
| Transport Canada (TC) | $4,065.00 | Yes |
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