Lobbying Information
Subject Matters
- Bill C-10 in relation to legislative amendments
- Health
- Industry Canada work plan 2009
- Pending Lawful Access legislation
- Phase II E911 service
- Senate Committee for Transport and Communication study on Canada's wireless sector
- Telecommunications regulation and consumer issues
- Wireless broadband infrastructure - Budget 2009
Subject matters added through a monthly communication report
- Bill C-37, Electronic Commerce Protection Act, in relation to CWTA recommendations
- Bill C-46 (Investigative Powers for the 21st Century Act) and Bill C-47 (Technical Assistance for Law Enforcement Act)
- Lawful Access
- Minister's "Digital Economy Forum" in relation to CWTA participation
- Ongoing spectrum policy reviews, in relation to CWTA recommendations
- Spectrum policy and regulation in relation to CWTA recommendations
- Upcoming CRTC proceedings
Subject Matter Details
Legislative Proposal, Bill or Resolution
- Bill C-10, Budget Implentation Act, in relation to separating the incorporated amendments to Competition Act and Investment Canada Act.
- Providing input on Modernization of Investigation Techniques Act 2005, in relation to elements that may be brought forward in future legislation pertaining to lawful interception of wireless communications by law enforcement agencies (with emphasis on customer privacy and innovation issues).
Legislative Proposal, Bill or Resolution, Policies or Program
- Providing input to development of a program to implemenbt Budget 2009 commitment to provide financial support for broadband infrastructure in underserved communities.
Legislative Proposal, Bill or Resolution, Regulation
- Providing input to expected legislation and/or regulations pertaining to (i) text message fees, (ii) wireless code of conduct, and (iii) proposed new CRTC regulations pertaining to wireless pricing and practices. Legislation expected because of election platform commitments.
Policies or Program
- Industry Canada Work Plan 2009 - in relation to which policies or programs the department expects to review in 2009, including which spectrum bands may be open to auction.
- Ongoing consultations with respect to Health Canada Safety Code 6, as it pertains to wireless antenna siting.
Regulation
- Providing input and information in relation to CRTC Telecom Regulatory Policy 2009-40: requirement that next generation wireless 911 service must be rolled out in 2010.
Communication Techniques
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Written communication
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Oral communication
Government Institutions
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Canadian Heritage (PCH)
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Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC)
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Finance Canada (FIN)
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Health Canada (HC)
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House of Commons
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Industry Canada
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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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Senate of Canada
Government institutions added through a monthly communication report
- Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada (OPC)
In-house Organization Details
Description of the organization's activities
CWTA is a trade association representing the wireless telecommunications industry in Canada.
Responsible officer name and position during the period of this registration
Bernard Lord,
President and CEO
Organization's membership or classes of membership
CWTA's members include cellular, paging, mobile radio, mobile satellite and fixed wireless carriers.
Government funding
End date of the last completed financial year:
2008-08-31
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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Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada (DFAITC)
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$61,155.00
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Yes
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In-house Organization Contact Information
Address:
1110-130 Albert Street
Ottawa, ON K1S 0A2
Canada
Telephone number:
613-233-4888
Lobbyists Details
Employees who lobby for the organization
- Marc Choma,
Director, Communications |
No public offices held
- David Farnes,
Vice President Industry and Regulatory Affairs |
Public offices held
- Bernard Lord,
President and CEO |
No public offices held
- Keith McIntosh,
Director, Regulatory Affairs |
No public offices held
- Emmanuel Morin,
Director , Government Affairs |
Public offices held
- James Patrick,
Vice President, Government Affairs |
Public offices held
