Lobbying Information
Subject Matter Details
Legislative Proposal, Bill or Resolution
- National Building Code of Canada - Amendments to the building code with respect to the recognition of Canadian Lumber Standards Accreditation Board as the accredited body for grading and inspection and use of graded sawn lumber.
Legislative Proposal, Bill or Resolution, Regulation
- Canadian Plant Protection Act and Regulation - with respect to the phytosanitary requirements for sawn lumber.
Policies or Program
- Canadian Food Inspection Agency Directive for the Canadian Heat Treated Wood Products Certification Program with respect to the Canadian Lumber Standards Accreditation Board being recognized as the service provider.
- Canadian Food Inspection Agency Directive for the Canadian Wood Packaging Certification Program with respect to the Canadian Lumber Standards Accreditation Board being recognized as the service provider.
- Canadian Food Inspection Agency Directive for the Certificate of Debarking and Grub Hole Control Program with respect to the Canadian Lumber Standards Accreditation Board being recognized as the service provider.
Communication Techniques
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Written communication
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Oral communication
Government Institutions
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Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA)
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Industry Canada
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National Research Council (NRC)
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Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
In-house Organization Details
Description of the organization's activities
In Canada, all lumber for structural applications must be examined and given a grade stamp or certificate, so people can assess how it will perform. Canadian Lumbers Standards Accreditation Board (CLSAB) oversees this system. As the body overseeing performance of the Canadian lumber grading system, CLSAB has four main roles:
- establish policy for and control the identification, assessment, grading, and stamping or certification of lumber in Canada
- accredit and supervise lumber grading agencies, including performance audits at mills and treatment facilities
- review and approve grading rules and other standards used in the accreditation of agencies, and in the certification of lumber manufacturers
- help explain Canada’s lumber grading system here and around the world
CLSAB’s work is recognized and relied upon by government and standards authorities/regulators, nationally and internationally.
It is the only body formally recognized by the Canadian Standards Association (CSA) as the accrediting body for lumber grading and inspection agencies. The relevant CSA standard is used in the model National Building Code of Canada and all Provincial Building Codes.
In addition, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency formally recognizes CLSAB as the organization that oversees and delivers its Canadian Heat Treated Wood Products Certification Program. CLSAB's accredited Agencies are recognized as Service Providers under this program.
Responsible officer name and position during the period of this registration
CHUCK DENTELBECK,
President and Chief Executive Officer
Organization's membership or classes of membership
There is one class of membership. The Members of the Corporation consist of Agencies that are accredited by the Board of Directors. Any individual, firm, corporation, association or other organized group that is capable of providing inspection, supervision, and grade-stamping services for lumber and related wood products, and is not engaged in lumber manufacture, is eligible for membership, subject to acceptance by the Directors.
Government funding
No government funding was received during the last completed financial year.
In-house Organization Contact Information
Address:
102-28 Deakin Street
Ottawa, ON K2E 8B7
Canada
Telephone number:
613-482-2480
Ext.
302
Lobbyists Details
Employees who lobby for the organization
- Francois-Olivier Beaudoin,
Quality Control Manager |
No public offices held
- Dale Clark,
Western Inspector |
No public offices held
- CHUCK DENTELBECK,
President and Chief Executive Officer |
Public offices held
- Real Rheaume,
Eastern Inspector |
No public offices held