Lobbying Information
Subject Matters
- Agriculture
- Budget
- Climate
- Consumer Issues
- Defence
- Economic Development
- Energy
- Environment
- Government Procurement
- Health
- Infrastructure
- International Trade
- Regional Development
- Research and Development
- Science and Technology
- Taxation and Finance
- Transportation
Subject Matter Details
Government Contract Pursued
- Discussion with government officials with respect to procurement policies and biofuels by the Government of Canada and Crown corporations.
Legislative Proposal, Bill or Resolution, Regulation
- Reforms to the regulations under the Canadian Environmental Protection Act which provide for the implementation of the federal government’s renewable fuels standard.
Policies or Program, Regulation
- Consultation with government officials regarding funding projects for biofuel production, or promoting the availability of biofuels, including:
Advocating for increasing inclusion rates for renewable diesel and ethanol;
Advocating for policy measures that maximize the economic value of renewable fuel products by monetizing reduced carbon emissions;
Efforts to develop reforms to Sustainable Development Technology;
Eligibility Criteria for the Advanced Manufacturing Fund, Sustainable Development Technology Canada's (SDTC) Sustainable Development (SD) Tech Fund and NextGen Biofuels Fund;
Information pertaining to the impact of tariffs as well as tax credit and countervail duties on the use of renewable fuels and renewable fuel feedstocks in relation to U.S. country-of-origin-labeling standards; and
Policy platform for emerging technologies that exempts ethanol from fuel taxes.
Regulation
- Consultation with government officials regarding regulations associated with biofuels and the energy sector; vehicle emission regulations for fuel economy effective 2017.
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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Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
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Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions
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Canada Foundation for Innovation
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Canada Revenue Agency (CRA)
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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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Health Canada (HC)
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House of Commons
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Infrastructure Canada (INFC)
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Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
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National Defence (DND)
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Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
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Prime Minister's Office (PMO)
Client Details
Government funding
No government funding was received during the last completed financial year.
Client Contact Information
Address:
55 Murray Street
Suite 450
Ottawa, ON K1N 5M3
Canada
Telephone number:
613-594-5528
Fax number:
613-594-3076
Client representative
Will Meyer, Director, Administration and Public Affairs
Parent Company Information
Renewable Industries Canada / Industries Renouvelables Canada is not a subsidiary of any other parent companies.
Coalition Members Information
Renewable Industries Canada / Industries Renouvelables Canada is not a coalition.
Individual, organization or corporation with a Direct Interest Beneficiary Information
The activities of Renewable Industries Canada / Industries Renouvelables Canada are not controlled or directed by another individual, organization or corporation with a direct interest in the outcome of this undertaking.
Subsidiary Beneficiary Information
Renewable Industries Canada / Industries Renouvelables Canada does not have any subsidiaries that could have a direct interest in the outcome of the undertaking
Lobbyist Details
MICHAEL VON HERFF
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No public offices held
Business address:
220 Laurier Avenue West
Suite 1420
OTTAWA, ON K1P 5Z9
Canada
Telephone number:
613-612-1612
Consultant Firm and Address
Firm:
Public Affairs Advisors
Address:
220 Laurier Avenue West
Suite 1420
OTTAWA, ON K1P 5Z9
Canada
Telephone number:
613-612-1612
