Lobbying Information
Subject Matters
- Arts and Culture
- Broadcasting
- Consumer Issues
- Economic Development
- Education
- Employment and Training
- Environment
- Government Procurement
- Health
- Immigration
- Industry
- Infrastructure
- Intellectual Property
- Internal Trade
- Justice and Law Enforcement
- Labour
- Regional Development
- Science and Technology
- Small Business
- Taxation and Finance
- Telecommunications
Subject Matter Details
Grant, Contribution or Other Financial Benefit
- Seeking contribution from Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario for a project called Project Enhancements
Legislative Proposal, Bill or Resolution
- Canada's Anti-Spam Legislation (CASL) – provision of clarity and certainty to key terms and ensure business activities are not unduly impeded through application of the regulations
- Digital Privacy Act (S-4) – consultation and discussions relating to the disclosure of personal information by technology companies.
- Immigration and Refugee Protection Act and Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations – discussions on the specific employment needs of high-skilled, high-demand sectors, with a view towards adapting the program to the various short and long term requirements of the ICT industry.
- Income Tax Act – discussions relating to changes in the Scientific Research and Experimental Development Tax Incentive Program (SR&ED)
- Personal Information and Protection of Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA) – consultations on operations.
- Privacy Act – consultation and discussions pertaining to the reporting of personal information by technology companies.
- Protecting Canadians from Online Crime Act (Bill C-13) – pertaining to the impact of the legislation on the liability of search companies, as well as the scope of data-preservation orders.
Policies or Program
- Economic Action Plan 2012 – discussions with respect to the mid-term deployment of funds under the Canadian Venture Capital Action Plan.
- Increasing productivity through the adoption of technology, largely through the continued development of a national strategy for the digital economy. • Driving innovation and competitiveness in the technology sector by advocating for fiscal measures that support research and development, a tax regime which encourages research and innovation, and open access to markets and capital. • Improving the talent pool, skills, and diversity of the technology sector by supporting policies and programs which increase the availability of ICT workers in Canada and attract high-skilled professionals in high-demand fields from abroad. • Modernizing the public sector in its use of information technology through initiatives which promote the adoption and availability of new technologies and e-solutions, particularly in the field of healthcare.
Communication Techniques
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Written communication
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Oral communication
The lobbyist has arranged or expects to arrange one or more meetings on behalf of the client between a public office holder and any other person in the course of this undertaking.
Government Institutions
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Canada Revenue Agency (CRA)
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Canadian Heritage (PCH)
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Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC)
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Citizenship and Immigration Canada
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Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
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Environment Canada
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Finance Canada (FIN)
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Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Canada
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Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada (DFAITC)
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Health Canada (HC)
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House of Commons
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Human Resources and Social Development Canada (HRSDC)
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Industry Canada
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Infrastructure Canada (INFC)
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Justice Canada (JC)
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Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
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Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada (OPC)
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Prime Minister's Office (PMO)
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Privy Council Office (PCO)
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Public Safety Canada (PS)
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Public Works and Government Services Canada
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Senate of Canada
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Service Canada (ServCan)
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Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC)
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Transport Canada (TC)
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Treasury Board Of Canada Secretariat (TBS)
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Western Economic Diversification Canada (WD)
Client Details
Government funding
No government funding was received during the last completed financial year.
Client Contact Information
Address:
220 Laurier Avenue West, Suite 1120
Ottawa, ON K1P 5Z9
Canada
Telephone number:
613-238-4822
Ext.
233
Fax number:
613-238-7967
Client representative
Karna Gupta, President & CEO
Parent Company Information
Information Technology Association of Canada / Association canadienne de la technologie de l'information is not a subsidiary of any other parent companies.
Coalition Members Information
Information Technology Association of Canada / Association canadienne de la technologie de l'information is not a coalition.
Individual, organization or corporation with a Direct Interest Beneficiary Information
The activities of Information Technology Association of Canada / Association canadienne de la technologie de l'information are not controlled or directed by another individual, organization or corporation with a direct interest in the outcome of this undertaking.
Subsidiary Beneficiary Information
Information Technology Association of Canada / Association canadienne de la technologie de l'information does not have any subsidiaries that could have a direct interest in the outcome of the undertaking
Lobbyist Details
NANCI WOODS
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Public offices held
Business address:
45 O'CONNOR STREET, SUITE 1540
OTTAWA, ON K1P 1A4
Canada
Telephone number:
613-235-0221
Fax number:
613-235-9694
Consultant Firm and Address
Firm:
The Capital Hill Group Inc.
Address:
45 O'CONNOR STREET, SUITE 1540
OTTAWA, ON K1P 1A4
Canada
Telephone number:
613-235-0221
Fax number:
613-235-9694
