Registry of Lobbyists
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Science and Technology
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Advance a letter of cooperation between the Canadian Gas Association and Natural Resources Canada on energy efficiency, technology innovation, and energy information.
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Science and Technology
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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.
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Taxation and Finance
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Advocating for supportive tax and fiscal measures for the adoption of natural gas engine technology
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Science and Technology
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Advocating for technology program support for natural gas vehicles and raising awareness of the merits of natural gas vehicles.
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Energy
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Advocating for the expansion of existing energy programs within Natural Resources Canada and Innovation, Science and Economic Development to include programs and policy that support energy efficiency and technology and innovation.
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Infrastructure
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Advocating for the mandatory location of underground infrastructure prior to digging.
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Economic Development, Energy, Environment, Natural Resources
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Advocating to ensure the development of energy policy in Canada is based on energy, economic and environment principles.
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Budget, Economic Development
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Federal Budget - The CGA is pursuing a recovery package for the Canadian economy and the inclusion of the natural gas delivery industry in that recovery programming. The CGA is seeking to create a number of renewable gas funding streams in Budget and expand support for energy efficiency.
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Legislative Proposal, Bill or Resolution
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Energy, Infrastructure
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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.
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Environment
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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.
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Infrastructure, Science and Technology, Transportation
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The Canadian Gas Association advocates for support to bring natural gas pipeline infrastructure to new communities, to support transportation fuel infrastructure, and to support energy technology innovation.
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Energy, Environment
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The Canadian Gas Association participates in broad policy discussion and ongoing government initiated consultations with respect to amendments to the Fisheries and Oceans Act, the Environment Assessment Act, and the National Energy Board.
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Science and Technology
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The Canadian Gas Association participates in broad policy discussion with respect to funding energy technology innovation.
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National Security/Security
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The Canadian Gas Association provides information on and advocates a more broad discussion around cyber-security and support for the same.
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Research and Development
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Weight and Measurements Act's and regulations on sampling requirements for in service natural gas meters.
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Legislative Proposal, Bill or Resolution, Regulation
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CGA works to demonstrate to energy influencers that natural gas and natural gas delivery infrastructure are key to ensuring a competitive economy, a resilient energy system, and a clean environment. CGA’s business activities over the course of 2023 are organized around five goals and supportive strategies. The goals and deliverables are to: continuously improve safety and integrity; help ensure the most efficient regulatory environment; advance innovative market development; drive a positive public discourse; and provide excellent service to CGA members.
TIMOTHY EGAN, PRESIDENT AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
End date of the last completed financial year: 2023-12-31
| Government Institution | Funding Received in Last Financial Year | Funding Expected in Current Financial Year |
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| Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) | $212,000.00 | Yes |
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