Lobbying Information
Subject Matters
- Aboriginal Affairs
- Budget
- Consumer Issues
- Economic Development
- Health
- Industry
- Internal Trade
- Justice and Law Enforcement
- Municipalities
- Small Business
- Taxation and Finance
- Transportation
Subject Matter Details
Grant, Contribution or Other Financial Benefit
- Pursue contribution from federal government to assist in translation of existing contraband tobacco awareness training program for convenience store retailers.
Legislative Proposal, Bill or Resolution
- Discussing proposed changes to taxation as a part of the Tax Planning Using Private Corporations consultation undertaken by Finance Canada.
- Encourage government to combat contraband tobacco through increased law enforcement and mandatory minimum sentences
- Encouraging the federal government to consider legislation which would fast-track fine recovery for criminal fines levied against contraband tobacco offenders.
- Inform Parliamentarians about retailer concerns pertaining to Bill S-5, with a specific focus on the impact the bill will have on retailer operations as well as on the counterfeit tobacco market. Encourage the adoption of a reasonable transition period for retailers (12-18 months) should S-5 proceed.
- Raising awareness of concerns held by retailers regarding plain packaging of tobacco products and its impact on contraband tobacco in Canada.
- Regulating credit card fees that reduce retailers’ profits, and giving retailers the right to negotiate between card suppliers
Regulation
- Cut regulatory red tape for small business owners
- Prevent the introduction of new regulations which ban the sale of flavoured tobacco products, as this will contribute to the underground economy.
- Seeking regulation which would allow for the sale of electronic cigarette products containing nicotine in Canada.
Communication Techniques
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Written communication
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Oral communication
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Grass-roots 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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Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA)
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Canada Revenue Agency (CRA)
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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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Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC)
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Justice Canada (JC)
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Prime Minister's Office (PMO)
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Public Prosecution Service of Canada (PPSC)
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Public Safety Canada (PS)
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Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP)
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Senate of Canada
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Treasury Board Of Canada Secretariat (TBS)
Client Details
Government funding
No government funding was received during the last completed financial year.
Client Contact Information
Address:
220 Wyecroft Road
Unit 103
Oakville, ON L6K 3V1
Canada
Telephone number:
877-934-3968
Fax number:
905-845-9340
Web address:
http://theccsa.ca/?language=fr
Client representative
Satinder Chera, President
Parent Company Information
Canadian Convenience Stores Association / Association canadienne des dépanneurs en alimentation is not a subsidiary of any other parent companies.
Coalition Members Information
Canadian Convenience Stores Association / Association canadienne des dépanneurs en alimentation is not a coalition.
Individual, organization or corporation with a Direct Interest Beneficiary Information
The activities of Canadian Convenience Stores Association / Association canadienne des dépanneurs en alimentation are not controlled or directed by another individual, organization or corporation with a direct interest in the outcome of this undertaking.
Subsidiary Beneficiary Information
Canadian Convenience Stores Association / Association canadienne des dépanneurs en alimentation does not have any subsidiaries that could have a direct interest in the outcome of the undertaking
Lobbyist Details
Katlyn Harrison
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No public offices held
Business address:
100 Sparks Street
Suite 1000
Ottawa, ON K1P 5B7
Canada
Telephone number:
613-235-1400
Fax number:
613-235-1444
Consultant Firm and Address
Firm:
Summa Strategies Canada Inc.
Address:
100 Sparks Street
Suite 1000
Ottawa, ON K1P 5B7
Canada
Telephone number:
613-235-1400
Ext.
226
Fax number:
613-235-1444