Lobbying Information
Subject Matters
- Consumer Issues
- Economic Development
- Education
- Employment and Training
- Energy
- Environment
- Immigration
- Industry
- Intellectual Property
- Internal Trade
- International Development
- International Relations
- International Trade
- Research and Development
- Taxation and Finance
- Transportation
Subject matters added through a monthly communication report
- Defence
- National Security/Security
Subject Matter Details
Policies or Program
- Creation of a North American Standards Strategy based on the international principles of standardization as endorsed by the World Trade Organization.
- Creation of a bilateral, government-sanctioned border committee to identify ways make cross border commerce more efficient from a public and private point of view.
- Work with law makers to protect shared ecosystems between Canada and the United States including acid rain, air quality, joint watershed and water way management, and sustainable development of resources.
- Work with lawmakers to institutionalize cross-border programs like the Regulatory Cooperation Council and the Beyond Border Initiative.
Policies or Program, Regulation
- Work with law makers to have mutual recognition of skills certifications between Canada and the United States.
- Work with law makers to update chapter 16 of the North American Free Trade Agreement which deals with the barriers currently facing workers form working in each country.
Regulation
- Work with law makers to encourage that Canadians can be appointed to US technical advisory groups as well as Americans being appointed to Canadian technical advisory groups.
- Work with law makers to harmonize regulations between Canada and the United States to create a more business friendly environment that encourages cross country cooperation.
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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Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA)
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Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency (CEAA)
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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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National Defence (DND)
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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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Standards Council of Canada (SCC)
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Transport Canada (TC)
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Treasury Board Of Canada Secretariat (TBS)
Client Details
Government funding
No government funding was received during the last completed financial year.
Client Contact Information
Address:
1800 Massachusetts Ave. NW
Washington DC, DC 20036
United States of America
Telephone number:
202-791-0232
Client representative
Maryscott Greenwood, CEO
Parent Company Information
Canadian American Business Council / Conseil Des Affairs Canado-Americaines is not a subsidiary of any other parent companies.
Coalition Members Information
Canadian American Business Council / Conseil Des Affairs Canado-Americaines is not a coalition.
Individual, organization or corporation with a Direct Interest Beneficiary Information
The activities of Canadian American Business Council / Conseil Des Affairs Canado-Americaines 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 American Business Council / Conseil Des Affairs Canado-Americaines does not have any subsidiaries that could have a direct interest in the outcome of the undertaking
Lobbyist Details
Zakery Blais
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No public offices held
Business address:
222 Queen St. #1201
Ottawa, ON K1P 5V9
Canada
Telephone number:
613-232-3192
Consultant Firm and Address
Firm:
Crestview Strategy
Address:
222 Queen St, Unit 1201
Ottawa, ON K1P 5V9
Canada
Telephone number:
613-232-3192
