Lobbying Information
Subject Matters
- Consumer Issues
- Environment
- Financial Institutions
- Industry
- Justice and Law Enforcement
- Small Business
- Taxation and Finance
- Transportation
Subject Matter Details
Legislative Proposal, Bill or Resolution
- Department of Finance proposals on tax planning using private corporations
- Maintaining Bank Act provisions that restrict chartered banks' ability to enter the leasing market.
- Pursuing a continuation of the historical tax treatment of financial services performed at automobile dealerships.
Legislative Proposal, Bill or Resolution, Policies or Program, Regulation
- Economic and business support measures for the retail automobile industry during the COVID-19 pandemic crisis
Policies or Program
- Oppose a luxury tax on cars over $100,000
- Promote free trade in automotive sector in North American Free Trade Agreement
Regulation
- Application of HST and GST on "arranging for" financial services for typical dealership financing of new vehicles
- REGULATIONS AMENDING CERTAIN REGULATIONS MADE UNDER THE PROCEEDS OF CRIME (MONEY LAUNDERING) AND TERRORIST FINANCING ACT (2008-1) PROCEEDS OF CRIME (MONEY LAUNDERING) AND TERRORIST FINANCING SUSPICIOUS TRANSACTION REPORTING REGULATIONS. Communicating with government officials regarding issues related to the tracking of cash transactions at retail locations
- Review the 15 year age limit exclusion for the prescribed classes of vehicles that can be imported without needing to comply with Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (CMVSS). The Canadian Automobile Dealers Association is seeking an extension of that exclusion to 25 years.
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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Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)
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Finance Canada (FIN)
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Global Affairs Canada (GAC)
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House of Commons
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Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
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Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
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Prime Minister's Office (PMO)
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Senate of Canada
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Transport Canada (TC)
Client Details
Government funding
No government funding was received during the last completed financial year.
Client Contact Information
Address:
85 RENFREW DRIVE
MARKHAM, ON L3R 0N9
Canada
Telephone number:
905-940-4959
Fax number:
905-940-6870
Client representative
RICK GAUTHIER, President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
Parent Company Information
Canadian Automobile Dealers Association (CADA) / Corporation des associations de détaillants d'automobiles (CADA) is not a subsidiary of any other parent companies.
Coalition Members Information
Canadian Automobile Dealers Association (CADA) / Corporation des associations de détaillants d'automobiles (CADA) is not a coalition.
Individual, organization or corporation with a Direct Interest Beneficiary Information
The activities of Canadian Automobile Dealers Association (CADA) / Corporation des associations de détaillants d'automobiles (CADA) 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 Automobile Dealers Association (CADA) / Corporation des associations de détaillants d'automobiles (CADA) does not have any subsidiaries that could have a direct interest in the outcome of the undertaking
Lobbyist Details
Christian von Donat
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Public offices held
Business address:
1404-222 Queen Street
Ottawa, ON K1P 5V9
Canada
Telephone number:
613-233-8906
Consultant Firm and Address
Firm:
Impact Public Affairs
Address:
1404-222 Queen Street
Ottawa, ON K1P 5V9
Canada
Telephone number:
613-233-8906
