Registration - In-house Organization

Canadian Gas Association / Association canadienne du gaz / TIMOTHY EGAN, PRESIDENT AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

Registration Information

In-house Organization name: Canadian Gas Association / Association canadienne du gaz
Responsible Officer Name: TIMOTHY EGAN, PRESIDENT AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
Responsible Officer Change History
Initial registration start date: 2003-04-14
Registration status: Active
Registration Number: 776064-191

Associated Communications

Total Number of Communication Reports: 776

Monthly communication reports in the last 6 months: 9

Version 35 of 69 (2015-02-19 to 2015-06-12)

Registration versions:

Version 35 of 69 (2015-02-19 to 2015-06-12)

Lobbying Information

Subject Matters

Energy
National Security/Security
Telecommunications
Transportation

Subject Matter Details

Grant, Contribution or Other Financial Benefit

Advocating for support to bring natural gas pipeline infrastructure to the Thetford-Mines community.

Grant, Contribution or Other Financial Benefit, Policies or Program

Advocating for supportive tax and fiscal measures for the adoption of natural gas engine technology

Legislative Proposal, Bill or Resolution

Clean Air Act, providing input on the proposed environmental regulatory framework on air emissions from industrial operations.
Clean Air Act, section 70.

Legislative Proposal, Bill or Resolution, Regulation

Advocating for the assignment by the CRTC of a national 811 one-call number to dial to obtain inforamtion on the location of underground infrastructure prior to digging. Also, advocating for a mandatory requirement (with sanctions) to call 811 for locates.
The Fisheries and Oceans Act and the associated regulations pertaining to Conformance Monitoring & Low-Risk Streamlining Tools “Charter” and industry needing to demonstrate compliance with operational statements by providing publically available information/reports.
Weight and Measurements Act's and regulations on sampling requirements for in service natural gas meters.

Policies or Program

Advance a letter of cooperation between the Canadian Gas Association and Natural Resources Canada on energy efficiency, technology innovation, and energy information.
Advocating for policy support for the coalition called Quality Urban Energy Systems for Tomorrow (QUEST) regarding improving energy efficiency and technology at the community level.
Advocating for technology program support for natural gas vehicles and raising awareness of the merits of natural gas vehicles.
Advocating for the development of an energy policy framework for Canada with regard to ensuring that broad energy policy in Canada is based on energy, economic and environment principles.
Advocating for the expansion of existing Eco energy programs within Natural Resources Canada to include programs for integrated energy systems demonstration projects.
On occasion CGA raises awareness and provides information to decision makers on energy policy and the general concept of the need to improve regulatory efficiency particularly as it relates to the Major Projects Management Office and ensuring that natural gas is not biased in policy.
Participating in a broad policy discussion at the Energy Sector Sustainability Table (ESST) with regard to representing the association's general perspectives on energy efficiency policy, climate change policy and energy policy with respect to ensuring policy making in these areas reflect open market principles and ensure a level playing field for all energy forms, including natural gas, in these policy areas.
The Canadian Gas assocation provides information on and suggests a more broad discussion on how to price carbon in the context of broad energy and environment policy.
With respect to advocating for CGA's suggested amendments to Natural Resources Canada's existing Eco Energy Programs for the upcoming budget and advocating that these programs be amended to provide improved program support for showcasing and demonstration of integrated energy systems.

Communication Techniques

Written communication
Oral communication
Grass-roots communication

Government Institutions

Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada
Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA)
Canada Revenue Agency (CRA)
Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency (CEAA)
Canadian Heritage (PCH)
Citizenship and Immigration Canada
Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
Environment Canada
Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev)
Finance Canada (FIN)
Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO)
Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Canada
Health Canada (HC)
House of Commons
Industry Canada
Infrastructure Canada (INFC)
Justice Canada (JC)
Members of the House of Commons
National Energy Board (NEB)
National Research Council (NRC)
Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
Prime Minister's Office (PMO)
Privy Council Office (PCO)
Public Safety Canada (PS)
Public Works and Government Services Canada
Revenue Canada (RC)
Senate of Canada
Statistics Canada (StatCan)
Transport Canada (TC)

In-house Organization Details

Description of the organization's activities

CGA's business activities over the 2013 to 2015 planning horizon are organized around four goals and supportive strategies. The goals are expressive of both the fundamental principles that guide CGA and of ultimate outcomes that we strive towards. The strategies reflect the main directions of our efforts in pursuit of those goals over the five year horizon. The deliverables are specific to 2015: Continuous improvement in safety and integrity; reasonable regulatory process and fair returns; market development; and favourable public discourse.

Responsible officer name and position during the period of this registration

TIMOTHY EGAN, PRESIDENT AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

Organization's membership or classes of membership

CGA represents local distribution companies from coast to coast as well as long distance pipeline companies, related manufacturers and service providers.

Government funding

End date of the last completed financial year: 2014-12-31

List of Government Funding
Government Institution	Funding Received in Last Financial Year	Funding Expected in Current Financial Year
Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)	$33,950.00	Yes

In-house Organization Contact Information

Address:
809 - 350 SPARKS STREET
OTTAWA, ON K1R 7S8
Canada

Telephone number: 613-748-0057 Ext. 300
Fax number: 613-748-9078

Lobbyists Details

Employees who lobby for the organization

Annik Aubry, Senior Advisor, Communications | No public offices held
Nathalie Bousquet, Executive Assistant & Secretary to the Board | No public offices held
Paul Cheliak, Director, Market Development | Public offices held
Paula Dunlop, Director, Public and Government Affairs & Strategy | No public offices held
Dan J. Goldberger, Executive Director, Energy Technology & Innovation Canada (ETIC) | No public offices held
Bryan Gormley, Director, Policy, Economics and Information | No public offices held
Aditya Iyer, Senior Advisor - Market Development | No public offices held
David McConkey, Senior Advisor, Operations, Safety & Integrity Management | No public offices held
Jim Tweedie, Director, Operations, Safety and Integrity Management | No public offices held
Jasmine Urisk, Coordinator, Canadian Energy Partnership for Environmental Innovation (CEPEI) | Public offices held
Ruth York, Senior Advisor, Policy, Economics & Information | Public offices held

Canadian Gas Association/Association canadienne du gaz

The following names have been used on or after July 2, 2008

Name	From	To
Canadian Gas Association/Association canadienne du gaz	2008-08-08	current

The following names have been used before July 2, 2008

Canadian Gas Association/Association canadienne du gaz
Canadian Gas Association/Association canadienne du gaz

Canadian Gas Association / Association canadienne du gaz

Responsible Officer History
Responsible Officer Name	From (YYYY-MM-DD)	To (YYYY-MM-DD)
TIMOTHY EGAN	2010-09-01	Current
MICHAEL CLELAND	2003-04-14	2010-09-01

List of Public Offices Held
Position	Period Held	Last Date Designated Public Office Held
Public Affairs Advisor Industry Canada, Office of Consumer Affairs	June 2010 to June 2010	Not a designated office
Policy Analyst Natural Resources Canada, Energy Sector	June 2010 to May 2011	Not a designated office
Policy Advisor Environment Canada, Mackenzie Gas Project Office	January 2010 to May 2010	Not a designated office

List of Public Offices Held
Position	Period Held	Last Date Designated Public Office Held
Environmental Analyst Environment Canada, Water Planning & Management Branch	1975 to 1980	Not a designated office

List of Public Offices Held
Position	Period Held	Last Date Designated Public Office Held
Economist Natural Resources Canada, Natural Gas Division	July 2003 to January 2009	Not a designated office
Program Officer Department of Fisheries and Oceans, Aboriginal Policy and Governance	May 2002 to July 2003	Not a designated office

List of Public Offices Held
Position	Period Held	Last Date Designated Public Office Held
Public Affairs Advisor Industry Canada, Office of Consumer Affairs	June 2010 to June 2010	Not a designated office
Policy Analyst Natural Resources Canada, Energy Sector	June 2010 to May 2011	Not a designated office
Policy Advisor Environment Canada, Mackenzie Gas Project Office	January 2010 to May 2010	Not a designated office

Date Modified:: 2025-06-17

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Registration - In-house Organization

Canadian Gas Association / Association canadienne du gaz / TIMOTHY EGAN, PRESIDENT AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

Registration Information

Associated Communications

Version 35 of 69 (2015-02-19 to 2015-06-12)

Version 35 of 69 (2015-02-19 to 2015-06-12)

Subject Matters

Subject Matter Details

Grant, Contribution or Other Financial Benefit

Grant, Contribution or Other Financial Benefit, Policies or Program

Legislative Proposal, Bill or Resolution

Legislative Proposal, Bill or Resolution, Regulation

Policies or Program

Communication Techniques

Government Institutions

Description of the organization's activities

Responsible officer name and position during the period of this registration

Organization's membership or classes of membership

Government funding

In-house Organization Contact Information

Employees who lobby for the organization