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TELESAT CANADA / Ashton Arsenault, Consultant

Registration Information

Client name: TELESAT CANADA
Lobbyist name: Ashton Arsenault, Consultant
Initial registration start date: 2020-12-03
Registration status: Active
Registration Number: 947668-368103

Associated Communications

Total Number of Communication Reports: 0

Monthly communication reports in the last 6 months: 0

Version 4 of 8 (2022-09-16 to 2023-11-01)

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Version 4 of 8 (2022-09-16 to 2023-11-01)

Lobbying Information

Subject Matters

Aboriginal Affairs
Broadcasting
Budget
Defence
Economic Development
Government Procurement
Immigration
Industry
Infrastructure
Internal Trade
International Relations
Science and Technology
Telecommunications

Subject Matter Details

Government Contract Pursued

Engage with the government of Canada on finalizing a contribution agreement as set out in the MOU between Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada and Telesat Canada

Grant, Contribution or Other Financial Benefit

Engage with the Strategic Innovation Fund regarding communication technologies.
Engage with the government of Canada on federal funding programs aimed at supporting communication technologies.
Engage with the government of Canada on funding programs aimed at advancing the deployment of rural broadband

Legislative Proposal, Bill or Resolution

Providing input on any potential amendments to the Radiocommunications Act and Telecommunications Act as per legislative review.

Policies or Program

Changes to the regulatory fees charged by government for spectrum and orbital slots
Discussions with the Government of Canada on immigration as it relates to attracting and retaining a highly skilled workforce
Encourage the Government of Canada to fulfill unique communications, scientific or military requirements through new satellite programs.
Engage with the Government of Canada on policy decisions as it relates to C-Band spectrum.
Provide input to Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada regarding spectrum and orbital slot allocation procedures, as well as spectrum fees.
Providing industry input to the Government on the Canadian Space Agency regarding the future of the Agency.
Providing input to discussions or proceedings regarding support for expansion of broadband service to rural areas.
Work with government to promote and support Canada's digital economy, specifically in regards to advancing rural broadband.
Work with the Government of Canada on international engagements as it relates to the digital economy and Internet connectivity.

Communication Techniques

Written communication
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

Canadian Coast Guard (CCG)
Canadian Heritage (PCH)
Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency (CanNor)
Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC)
Canadian Space Agency (CSA)
Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)
Export Development Canada (EDC)
Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev)
Finance Canada (FIN)
Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO)
Global Affairs Canada (GAC)
House of Commons
Indigenous Services Canada (ISC)
Infrastructure Canada (INFC)
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
National Defence (DND)
Prime Minister's Office (PMO)
Privy Council Office (PCO)
Public Safety Canada (PS)
Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC)
Senate of Canada
Shared Services Canada (SSC)
Treasury Board Of Canada Secretariat (TBS)

Client Details

Government funding

End date of the last completed financial year: 2021-12-31

List of Government Funding
Government Institution	Funding Received in Last Financial Year	Funding Expected in Current Financial Year
Canadian Space Agency (CSA)	$68,124.00	Yes
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)	$0.00	Yes

Client Contact Information

Address:
160 Elgin Street, Suite 2100
Ottawa, ON K2P 2P7
Canada

Telephone number: 613-748-8700

Client representative

Daniel Goldberg, President & Chief Executive Officer

Parent Company Information

Loral Holdings Corporation
- 600 Fifth Avenue, 16th floor
  New York, NY 10020
  United States of America
Red Isle Private Investments Inc.
- Suite 1400, 1250 René-Lévesque Blvd., West
  Montreal, QC H3B 4W8
  Canada
Telesat Corporation
- 160 Elgin Street, Suite 2100
  Ottawa, ON K2P 2P7
  Canada

Coalition Members Information

TELESAT CANADA is not a coalition.

Individual, organization or corporation with a Direct Interest Beneficiary Information

The activities of TELESAT 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

Telesat LEO Holdings INC
- 160 Elgin Street, Suite 2100
  Ottawa, ON K2P 2P7
  Canada
Telesat LEO Inc.
- 160 Elgin Street, Suite 2100
  Ottawa, ON K2P 2P7
  Canada
Telesat Spectrum Corporations
- 160 Elgin Street, Suite 2100
  Ottawa, ON K2P 2P7
  Canada
Telesat Spectrum General Partnership
- 160 Elgin Street. Suite 2100
  Ottawa, ON K2P 2P7
  Canada
Telesat Spectrum Holdings Corporation
- 160 Elgin Street, Suite 2100
  Ottawa, ON K2P 2P7
  Canada
Telesat Technology Corporation
- 160 Elgin Street, Suite 2100
  Ottawa, ON K2P 2P7
  Canada

Lobbyist Details

Ashton Arsenault | Designated public offices held

Business address:
1201-222 Queen Street
Ottawa, ON K1P 5V9
Canada

Telephone number: 613-232-3192

Consultant Firm and Address

Firm: Crestview Strategy

Address:
1100-222 Queen Street
Ottawa, ON K1P 5V9
Canada

Telephone number: 613-232-3192

TELESAT CANADA/

The following names have been used on or after July 2, 2008

The following names have been used on or after July 2, 2008
Name	From	To
TELESAT CANADA/	2024-07-16	current
TELESAT CANADA/	2020-12-03	2024-07-16

TELESAT CANADA

Responsible Officer History
Responsible Officer Name	From (YYYY-MM-DD)	To (YYYY-MM-DD)

List of Public Offices Held
Position	Period Held	Last Date Designated Public Office Held
Director of Parliamentary Affairs and Issues Management Canada Revenue Agency, Minister's Office	July 2014 to November 2015	November 4, 2015
Parliamentary Secretary Assistant Canada Revenue Agency, Minister's Office	April 2013 to July 2014	July 1, 2014

List of Public Offices Held
Position	Period Held	Last Date Designated Public Office Held
Director of Parliamentary Affairs and Issues Management Canada Revenue Agency, Minister's Office	July 2014 to November 2015	November 4, 2015
Parliamentary Secretary Assistant Canada Revenue Agency, Minister's Office	April 2013 to July 2014	July 1, 2014

Date Modified:: 2024-04-04

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TELESAT CANADA / Ashton Arsenault, Consultant

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Individual, organization or corporation with a Direct Interest Beneficiary Information

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Registration - Consultant

TELESAT CANADA / Ashton Arsenault, Consultant

Version 4 of 8 (2022-09-16 to 2023-11-01)

Subject Matters

Subject Matter Details

Government Contract Pursued

Grant, Contribution or Other Financial Benefit

Legislative Proposal, Bill or Resolution

Policies or Program

Communication Techniques

Government Institutions

Government funding

Client Contact Information

Client representative

Parent Company Information

Coalition Members Information

Individual, organization or corporation with a Direct Interest Beneficiary Information

Subsidiary Beneficiary Information

Consultant Firm and Address

TELESAT CANADA/

The following names have been used on or after July 2, 2008

TELESAT CANADA

Ashton Arsenault, Crestview Strategy (Consultant)