Lobbying Information
Subject Matters
- Climate
- Energy
- Environment
- Fisheries
- Industry
Subject Matter Details
Legislative Proposal, Bill or Resolution
- Environmental Assessment Act and its need to be workable for the hydropower industry; working on the proposed 2016-17 review with the government
- Fisheries Act to ensure it is workable for the industry and to work with the Government on the 2016-17 announced review of the Act
Legislative Proposal, Bill or Resolution, Policies or Program, Regulation
- Climate change and arguing for the development of a price on carbon or a carbon tax
Legislative Proposal, Bill or Resolution, Regulation
- Navigation Protection Act and its recently announced revision; industry will work with the Government to inform the review and provide feedback when necessary
- Species at Risk Act; participate in consultation when necessary and ensure any changes to the Act are workable for the industry
Communication Techniques
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Written communication
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Oral communication
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In person meetings when possible
Government Institutions
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Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency (CEAA)
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Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)
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Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO)
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Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
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Prime Minister's Office (PMO)
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Transport Canada (TC)
Government institutions added through a monthly communication report
In-house Organization Details
Description of the organization's activities
Founded in 1998, the Canadian Hydropower Association (CHA) is the national trade association dedicated to representing the interests of the hydropower industry. Its members span the breadth of the industry and, with nearly 50 members, include hydropower producers, manufacturers, developers, engineering firms, organizations and individuals interested in the field of hydropower. CHA members represent more than 95% of the hydropower capacity in Canada.
The Association is governed through an elected representative Board of Directors.
www.canhydropower.org
Responsible officer name and position during the period of this registration
Jacob Irving,
President
Organization's membership or classes of membership
Corporate members of the CHA represent 95% of the hydropower generating capacity in Canada. In addition our members represent the associated industry manufacturers, developers and engineering firms.
Associate members of the CHA include renewable energy associations, university departments and Environment Canada. In addition we have a wealth of consultants that contribute to our mandate.
Government funding
No government funding was received during the last completed financial year.
In-house Organization Contact Information
Address:
1402 - 150 Metcalfe
Ottawa, ON K2P 1P1
Canada
Telephone number:
613-751-6655
Lobbyists Details
Employees who lobby for the organization
- Anne-Raphaëlle Audouin,
Director Government and Public Affairs |
No public offices held
- Jacob Irving,
President |
Public offices held
