Lobbying Information
Subject Matters
- Budget
- Climate
- Consumer Issues
- Energy
- Environment
- Health
- Industry
- International Trade
- Labour
- Small Business
Subject Matter Details
Grant, Contribution or Other Financial Benefit, Policies or Program
- Covid-19 issues related to the appliance industry including the request for appliances to be included in the list of essential services, access to personal protective equipment for delivery and repair persons, and the implementation of wage subsidy.
Legislative Proposal, Bill or Resolution
- Canada Consumer Product Safety Act respecting Section 14 about duties in the event of an incident.
- Energy Efficiency Act, respecting the Powers of Minister.
- Proposed Federal plastic ban
Policies or Program
- On matters related to the Regulatory Cooperation Council and regulatory cooperation with respect to energy efficiency regulations and appliance standards
- The North American Free-Trade Agreement, with respect to technical barriers to trade.
- To help Canadians save more on their monthly energy bills, we will also move forward with making Energy Star certification mandatory for all new home appliances starting in 2022.
Regulation
- Energy Efficiency Regulations, with respect to energy efficiency standards and labeling of home appliances.
- ISED Canada development and implementation of amended and new Interference Causing Equipment Standards (ICES)
- Regulations Amending the Ozone-depleting Substances and Halocarbon Alternatives Regulations, respecting the phase down of Hydrofluorocarbons in home appliance refrigeration and foam products.
Communication Techniques
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Written communication
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Oral communication
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Grass-roots communication
Government Institutions
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Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA)
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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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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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Privy Council Office (PCO)
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Public Safety Canada (PS)
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Senate of Canada
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Treasury Board Of Canada Secretariat (TBS)
In-house Organization Details
Description of the organization's activities
The Association of Home Appliance Manufacturers (AHAM) represents manufacturers of major, portable and floor care home appliances and suppliers to the industry. AHAM provides leadership, advocacy and a forum for action in public policy, standards and business decisions.
Responsible officer name and position during the period of this registration
Joseph McGuire,
President and Chief Executive Officer
Organization's membership or classes of membership
Manufacturers of major, portable and floor care home appliances and suppliers to the home appliance industry.
Government funding
No government funding was received during the last completed financial year.
In-house Organization Contact Information
Address:
130 Albert Street
Suite 1200
Ottawa, ON K1P 5G4
Canada
Telephone number:
613-236-8428
Lobbyists Details
Employees who lobby for the organization
- Kevin Girdharry,
Manager, Policy and Data Analysis |
No public offices held
- Meagan Hatch,
Director Government Relations |
No public offices held
- Keith McIntosh,
Director, Regulatory Affairs |
No public offices held
