Lobbying Information
Subject Matters
- Energy
- Environment
- Fisheries
- Industry
- Taxation and Finance
Subject matters added through a monthly communication report
Subject Matter Details
Grant, Contribution or Other Financial Benefit
- Funding application made to Sustainable Development Technology Canada for Nova Scotia Power Inc.'s in-stream tidal unit as part of the Province of Nova Scotia's tidal demonstration project in the Bay of Fundy.
- ecoEnergy Technology Initiative in respect of the development of application requirements. Also prepare application for funding from the ecoEnergy Technology Initiative.
Legislative Proposal, Bill or Resolution
- Bill C-30, Clean Air Bill in respect to quotas for greenhouse gas and air pollutants emissions, and compliance mechanisms.
- Canadian Environmental Assessment Act in respect to streamlining of process for energy projects.
- Canadian Environmental Protection Act amendments in respect to greenhouse gas and air pollutants provisions and amendments to meet Clear Air Act objectives.
- Energy Efficiency Act in respect of legislative framework to support and enable energy efficiency and conservation. Advocating for fair creation and implementation of the legislation, as well as advocating for program development in respect to credits, offsets and funding.
- Fisheries Act amendments in respect of utility specific provisions regarding habitat, passage, flow and fish mortality
- Migratory Birds Convention Act in respect to emerging provisions regarding incidental take and permitting.
- Motor Vehicle Fuel Consumption Standards Act in respect to specific tracking, measuring and reporting provisions.
- Species at Risk Act amendments in respect to permitting, incidental take, definition of critical habitat and recovery team requirements
- Transportation of Dangerous Goods Act amendments in respect to emerging substance specific requirements and consistency with provincial requirements
Policies or Program
- Canada Wide Standards on mercury and other Canada Wide Standards pertaining to electricity generation, transmission and distribution in respect of new emissions reduction targets, sampling and reporting requirements.
- EcoEnergy Efficiency Initiative in respect of support for regional and company programs.
- EcoEnergy Renewable Initiative in respect to effective policy framework and application of program incentives. Advocating for the fair criteria development, program amounts and duration.
- EcoEnergy Trust Fund in respect of the role of Provincial government and possible allocation of funding.
- Interpretation of criteria regarding Habitat Alteration, Disruption or Destruction (HADD) in respect to risk management framework, ecosystem approach, permitting for incidentals take and triggers for officials.
- Memorandum of Understanding between the Department of Fisheries and Oceans and the Canadian Electrical Association in respect of streamlining of utility compliance with provisions of the Act.
- Reporting requirements under Environment Canada's National Pollutant Release Inventory Program in respect of lists of substances, triggers, reporting requirements, report format and use of emission factors.
Regulation
- Chlorobiphenyls Regulations in respect of reporting requirements and mandatory inventory reductions
- Federal Mobile Polychlorinated biphenyl Treatment and Destruction Regulations in respect to specific requirements and allowance for Polychlorinated biphenyl destruction.
- Interprovincial Movement of Hazardous Wastes Regulations in respect to signage, manifests and forms, training and reporting
- Ozone Depleting Substances Regulations in respect to requirements for reporting and system replacements.
- Regulatory Framework for Air Emissions
- Storage of Polychlorinated biphenyl material regulations in respect to the thresholds, provisions for storage, spill response reporting and compliance.
Communication Techniques
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Written communication
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Oral communication
Government Institutions
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Ad Hoc Cabinet Committee on Sustainability
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Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA)
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Environment Canada
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Finance Canada (FIN)
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Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO)
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Health Canada (HC)
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Industry Canada
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National Energy Board (NEB)
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Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
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Prime Minister's Office (PMO)
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Privy Council Office (PCO)
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Public Works and Government Services Canada
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the Environment Commons Standing Committee on Environment and Sustainable Development
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Transport Canada (TC)
Government institutions added through a monthly communication report
- Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada (DFAITC)
- Members of the House of Commons
- National Defence (DND)
In-house Corporation Details
Description of activities
Nova Scotia Power Incorporated is an electric utility. It provides 95% of the generation, transmission and distribution of the electrical power to 478,000 customers in Nova Scotia.
Responsible officer name and position during the period of this registration
Robert Bennett,
President and Chief Executive Officer
Government funding
End date of the last completed financial year:
2008-12-31
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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Sustainable Development Technology Canada
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$847,351.00
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Yes
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In-house Corporation Contact Information
Address:
1894 Barrington Street
Halifax, NS B3J 2W5
Canada
Telephone number:
902-428-6615
Fax number:
902-428-0309
Parent Company Information
- Emera Incorporated
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1894 Barrington Street
Halifax, NS B3J 2A8
Canada
Subsidiary Beneficiary Information
Nova Scotia Power Incorporated does not have any subsidiaries that could have a direct interest in the outcome of the undertaking
Lobbyists Details
Senior Officers whose lobbying activities represent less than 20% of their Duties
- Robert Bennett,
President and Chief Executive Officer |
No public offices held
- Christopher Huskilson,
Director |
No public offices held
- Nancy Tower,
Vice President and Chief Financial Officer |
No public offices held
Senior Officers and Employees whose lobbying activities represent 20% or more of their Duties
- Dana Atwell,
Director Environmental Policy and Programs |
No public offices held
- Peter Doig,
Assistant General Counsel |
No public offices held
- Darryl Jack,
Corporate Tax Consultant |
No public offices held
- Kenneth Meade,
Manager Environmental Service |
No public offices held
- Robert Sutherland,
Government Relations Specialist |
No public offices held
- James Taylor,
General Manager, Environmental Planning/Monitoring |
No public offices held
- Terrance Toner,
Senior Manager Environment |
No public offices held
- Gerald Weseen,
General Manager, Communications and Public Affairs |
No public offices held
