Lobbying Information
Subject Matters
- Consumer Issues
- Employment and Training
- Energy
- Environment
- Financial Institutions
- Industry
- Infrastructure
- Internal Trade
- International Trade
- Regional Development
- Science and Technology
- Taxation and Finance
- Transportation
Subject Matter Details
Grant, Contribution or Other Financial Benefit
- Obtain contributions from Automotive Fund for investment in Canadian facilities/initiatives.
- Obtain contributions from Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council for research partnerships.
Legislative Proposal, Bill or Resolution
- Budget recommendations in respect of initiatives including automotive investment fund, environmental programs, ecoAuto program, vehicle recycling, consumer stimulus initiatives, renewable fuel initiatives, advanced technology consumer incentives.
- C-273 An Act to amend the Competition Act and the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999 (right to repair) with respect to ensuring that regulations are voluntary.
- Canada-European Union Trade Agreement in respect of fairness and access to markets for the automotive industry.
- Canada-Korea Trade Agreement in respect of fairness and access to markets for the automotive industry.
- Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999 (CEPA 1999) "An Act respecting pollution prevention and the protection of the environment and human health in order to contribute to sustainable development." with respect to impacts on automotive industry.
- International Trade Agreements in respect of fairness and access to markets for the automotive industry.
Policies or Program
- Vehicle Scrappage to accelerate retirement of old vehicles.
- ecoAuto Program for rebates/levies on vehicles
Regulation
- Administration of Mercury Switch Regulation in respect of end-of-life vehicles.
- Amendments to Vehicle Emissions regulations in respect of tailpipe emissions.
- Amendments to and regulatory development of Canadian Manufacturing Vehicles Safety Standards 208 with regard to harmonization with US FMVSS 208.
- Development of and amendments to fuel consumption regulations with respect to drafting 2011 Model Year rulemaking, as well as 2012 to 2016 Model Year rulemaking.
Communication Techniques
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Written communication
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Oral communication
The lobbyist has arranged or expects to arrange one or more meetings on behalf of the client between a public office holder and any other person in the course of this undertaking.
Government Institutions
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Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA)
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Environment Canada
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Federal Office of Regional Development – Quebec (FORD[Q])
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Finance Canada (FIN)
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Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada (DFAITC)
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Human Resources and Social Development Canada (HRSDC)
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Industry Canada
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Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
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Privy Council Office (PCO)
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Transport Canada (TC)
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Treasury Board Of Canada Secretariat (TBS)
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Western Economic Diversification Canada (WD)
Client Details
Government funding
End date of the last completed financial year:
2009-12-31
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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Export Development Canada (EDC)
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$10,600,000,000.00
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No
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Client Contact Information
Address:
1908 Colonel Sam Drive
Oshawa, ON L1H 8P7
Canada
Telephone number:
905-644-5000
Client representative
Neil MacDonald, Vice President, Corporate Affairs, General Counsel
Parent Company Information
- General Motors Company
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100 Renaissance Centre
Detroit, MI 48265-1000
United States of America
Coalition Members Information
General Motors of Canada Ltd. is not a coalition.
Individual, organization or corporation with a Direct Interest Beneficiary Information
The activities of General Motors of Canada Ltd. are not controlled or directed by another individual, organization or corporation with a direct interest in the outcome of this undertaking.
Subsidiary Beneficiary Information
General Motors of Canada Ltd. does not have any subsidiaries that could have a direct interest in the outcome of the undertaking
Lobbyist Details
VELMA MCCOLL
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Public offices held
Business address:
Suite 200, 46 Elgin Street
Ottawa, ON K1P 5K6
Canada
Telephone number:
613-563-4455
Fax number:
613-563-1768
Consultant Firm and Address
Firm:
Earnscliffe Strategy Group
Address:
46 ELGIN STREET, Suite 200
OTTAWA, ON K1P 5K6
Canada
Telephone number:
613-563-4455
