Lobbying Information
Subject Matters
- Budget
- Climate
- Consumer Issues
- Energy
- Environment
- Internal Trade
Subject Matter Details
Legislative Proposal, Bill or Resolution
- Energy Efficiency Act, respecting the Powers of Minister.
- Mandate commitment to implement a ‘right to repair’ to extend the life of home appliances, particularly electronics, by requiring manufacturers to supply repair manuals and spare parts, and by amending the Copyright Act to allow for the repair of digital devices and systems
- 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
- Policy recommendations to require microfiber filters on washing machines. Filters would be largely ineffective. They also created a number of problems, including wasted water, increased energy use and unnecessary plastic use.
- 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.
- Proposed Amendments to the Prohibition of Certain Toxic Substances Regulations: Flame retardants
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
Kelly Mariotti,
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
- Kelly Mariotti,
President and CEO |
No public offices held
