Lobbying Information
Subject Matters
- Customs
- Education
- Employment and Training
- Energy
- Environment
- Financial Institutions
- Immigration
- Industry
- Infrastructure
- International Relations
- International Trade
- Introduction of the new Chamber of Shipping President
- Labour
- Plant Protection
- Science and Technology
- Taxation and Finance
- Telecommunications
- Tourism
- Transportation
Subject Matter Details
Legislative Proposal, Bill or Resolution
- A joint proposal by the Government of Canada and the Government of the United States of America to establilsh an Emissions Control Area (ECA) extending 200 miles offshore.
- Bill C-16 Environmental Enforcement Bill with respect to the criminilization of seafarers and shipowners, operators and agents.
- Bill C-9, an act to amend the Transportation of Dangerous Goods Act, with respect to the impact of secuirty and safey measures required of transporters.
- Canada Marine Act with respect to the changes to benefit port authorities
- Canada Shipping Act with respect to ongoing regulatory reform
- Canada Transportation Security Act with respect to marine transportation security
- Marine Liabilities Act with respect to limitations of liability and changes proposed under Bill C-7
- Marine Service Fees - amendments to fees and administration contract in Western Region as per Request for Proposal FP802-090083 dated July 16, 2009.
- Migratory Birds Convention Act with respect to ship source oil spills.
- Oceans Act with respect to marine transportation
- Pilotage Authorities - amendment to Pilotage Act, fee amendments : regulations
Policies or Program
- Advanced Customs Information (ACI & ACI Phase ll and lll) with regard to the impact of the implementation of conveyance and crew data requirements.
- Advanced Passenger Information (API) for cruise, international cargo vessel arrivals
- Asian Gypsy Moth Policy for vessles ariving from high risk ports.
- Container Examination Facilities; Fumigants and Solvents - the impact of delays to the movment of containers, development of standard protocols, costs
- Customs Tariff amendment in respect to allowable time for import containers, ie. container cabotage.
- Development of Bay Plan Reporting of containers enroute to Canadian Ports
- Port Authorities with respect to fees, governance. As it pertains to the new fee structure proposals for the newly amalgamated port under the Canada Marine Act
- Transport Canada Shortsea Shipping Policy - initiatives / programs and impact on the movement of containers through British Columbia ports
- Transport Canada's Rail Services Review in respect to efficiencies in supply chain as they affect marine transport
- Wood packaging material & dunnage - compliance for shipborne dunnage - wood packaging in containers
Regulation
- Canada Shipping Act 2001 Regulations Phase 1 : Administrative Monetary Penalties Regulations (AMPS) with respect to fair and consistent application of penalties to foreign vessels.
- Cargo, Fumigation and Tackle Regulations - deck cargoes on vessels, fumigants in ship holds
- Environmental Response Regulations in respect to oil spill response requirements
- Marine Transportation Security Regulations : Proposals on regulatory amendments and how this affects marine personnel and the requirements for access and security closures.
Communication Techniques
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Written communication
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Oral communication
Government Institutions
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Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA)
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Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA)
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Canadian Transportation Agency (CTA)
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Citizenship and Immigration Canada
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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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Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada (DFAITC)
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Grain Transportation Agency (GTA)
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Immigration and Refugee Board (IRB)
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Industry Canada
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Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
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Public Service Labour Relations Board (PSLRB)
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Statistics Canada (StatCan)
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Transportation Safety Board of Canada (TSB)
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Transport Canada (TC)
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Western Economic Diversification Canada (WD)
Government institutions added through a monthly communication report
- House of Commons
- Members of the House of Commons
In-house Organization Details
Description of the organization's activities
TO ASSIST PERSONS, FIRMS AND CORPORATIONS INVOLVED IN SHIPPING AS AGENTS, OWNERS, AND OPERATORS IN COMPLYING WITH APPLICABLE LEGISLATIVE AND REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS BY ACTING AS A REPRESENTATIVE OF MEMBERS, IN SECURING SERVICES AND BY OBTAINING OR DISSEMINATING INFORMATION ON APPLICABLE LEGISLATIVE AND REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS. TO PROMOTE THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE SHIPPING BUSINESS, NEGOTIATE ON BEHALF OF ITS MEMBERS, FURTHER COOPERATION AMONG THOSE ENGAGED IN SHIPPING, UNDERTAKE THE STUDY OF PROBLEMS RELATING TO THE SHIPPING INDUSTRY, PROPOSE LEGISLATION AND REGULATIONS WHICH MAY AFFECT SHIPPING, ADVISE GOVERNMENTAL BODIES OR THEIR DEPARTMENTS ON MATTERS RELATING TO SHIPPING AND PROMOTE THE HIGHEST STANDARDS OF BUSINESS ETHICS AMONG THOSE ENGAGED IN THE SHIPPING INDUSTRY
Responsible officer name and position during the period of this registration
Stephen Brown,
President
Organization's membership or classes of membership
PRINCIPAL MEMBERSHIP (65 MEMBERS) A PERSON, FIRM OR CORPORATION ENGAGED IN DEEP-SEA SHIPPING OR COASTAL SHIPPING, AS AN OWNER, GENERAL AGENT, OR OPERATOR, WITH A PLACE OF BUSINESS IN THE PROVINCE OF BRITISH COLUMBIA ASSOCIATE MEMBERSHIP (42 MEMBERS) A PERSON, FIRM OR CORPORATION ENGAGED IN A BUSINESS SERVING OR RELATED TO INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING IN BRITISH COLUMBIA
Government funding
No government funding was received during the last completed financial year.
In-house Organization Contact Information
Address:
100 - 1111 West Hastings Street
Vancouver, BC V6E 2J3
Canada
Telephone number:
604-681-2351
Fax number:
604-681-4364
Lobbyists Details
Employees who lobby for the organization
- Rosemary Bray,
Executive Assistant |
No public offices held
- Stephen Brown,
President |
No public offices held
- Richard Chappell,
Chairman |
No public offices held
- Bonnie Gee,
Vice President |
No public offices held
