Lobbying Information
Subject Matters
- Budget
- Economic Development
- Government Procurement
- Health
- Infrastructure
- Internal Trade
- International Trade
- Labour
- Taxation and Finance
Subject Matter Details
Grant, Contribution or Other Financial Benefit, Policies or Program
- Undertake initiatives to support newcomers and mental health in the construction industry.
Legislative Proposal, Bill or Resolution
- Drafting submissions for government-led consultations on the gig economy and Just Transition.
- Economic policy relating to: the development and implementation of economic policies that reflect market realities, support for future economic sustainability and growth; economic certainty for open shop contractors; skilled labour shortages and supports free movement of labour across Canada: infrastructure investment; and, controls for commodity price volatility.
Policies or Program
- Community-Benefit Agreements (also known as social procurement), that may be a requirement of any federal-provincial-territorial infrastructure agreements and funding. Lobbying specifically related to construction, infrastructure, commercial and industrial issues.
- Employment Insurance: Participating in government-led consultations on the modernization of the Employment Insurance (El) program, more specifically about the impact on workers in the construction industry" to the list of subject matters.
- Engaging with government regarding the country's COVID-19 virus response and the potential impact on the Open Shop Construction Industry and health and welfare benefits to its contractors.
- Intermediary activities on behalf of client including arranging meetings with public office holders. Monitoring policies and programs at a general level and addressing issues as they arise related to construction, infrastructure, commercial and industrial issues as well as those that affect employer health and wellness plan policies, including dental and prescription drugs.
- National Infrastructure Assessment: Communicating with government officials about the design and establishment of the
'National Infrastructure Assessment; more specifically about the construction industry's role in planning, building and maintaining infrastructure
- National Pharmacare program. The impact of a Canadian Drug Agency or related body, a pharmacare universal model, and the differences between a single-payer versus fill-in-the-gap model. Relating to the national framework as well as the provincial jurisdictions.
- Open tendering versus closed tendering. Supporting competition in the construction industry based only on price and productivity while ensuring a level playing field between non-unionized workers and contractors when competing for work against unionized workers and contractors. Lobbying related to construction, infrastructure, commercial and industrial issues.
- Suicide Prevention: Participating in government-led consultations on the creation of a 3-digit phone number (similar to 9-1-1) for mental health emergencies. The number would be used to connect individuals to appropriate mental health crisis services and suicide prevention services in their geographic area.
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.
Client Details
Government funding
No government funding was received during the last completed financial year.
Client Contact Information
Address:
2800-10060 Jasper Avenue
Edmonton, AB T5J 3V9
Canada
Telephone number:
888-816-9991
Client representative
Line Porfon, Chief Services Officer
Parent Company Information
- OpenCircle Membership Services and Workforce Development Association
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103 - 13025 St. Albert Trail
Edmonton, AB T5L 4H5
Canada
Coalition Members Information
OpenCircle National Advocacy Ltd. is not a coalition.
Individual, organization or corporation with a Direct Interest Beneficiary Information
The activities of OpenCircle National Advocacy Ltd. are not controlled or directed by another individual, organization or corporation with a direct interest in the outcome of this undertaking.
Subsidiary Beneficiary Information
OpenCircle National Advocacy Ltd. does not have any subsidiaries that could have a direct interest in the outcome of the undertaking
Lobbyist Details
Amber Ruddy
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Public offices held
Business address:
95 St. Clair Avenue West
Suite 1606
Toronto, ON M4V 1N6
Canada
Telephone number:
416-920-0716
Ext.
251
Fax number:
416-920-2518
Consultant Firm and Address
Firm:
Counsel Public Affairs Inc.
Address:
95 St. Clair Avenue West
Suite 1606
Toronto, ON M4V 1N6
Canada
Telephone number:
416-920-0716
