Lobbying Information
Subject Matters
- Energy
- Housing
- Immigration
- Infrastructure
- Taxation and Finance
Subject Matter Details
Legislative Proposal, Bill or Resolution, Policies or Program
- CFAA is following the interest deductibility limitation proposed in Budget 2021 (now known as EIFEL) There has been consultation on the draft legislation, which may be revised.
- CFAA is organizing and providing input into the "federal review" on "housing as an asset class" "with a view to making income tax changes affecting rental housing".
- Plans to make amendments to the Income Tax Act to deter "renovictions" and address "excessive profitability" in rental housing.
Policies or Program
- CFAA is seeking changes in how CMHC addresses mortgage insurance for homes bought through rent-to-own agreements, and government support for for-profit rent-to-own agreements.
- CFAA is seeking a focus of funding for new housing construction on special needs that cannot be met by the private sector.
- CFAA is seeking a review of CMHC's policy and rules limiting equity take outs from upward CMHC-insured refinancing.
- CFAA is seeking a review of the current level of immigration, and a focus on trades and construction labour.
- CFAA is seeking a revised program of support for social housing tenants to take effect as the social housing operating agreements expire
- CFAA is seeking improvements to Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation's (CMHC) market analysis.
- CFAA is seeking increased funding for housing benefits or other direct assistance to tenants in order to address housing affordability.
- CFAA is seeking infrastructure funding for forgivable loans for repairs to privately owned rental housing
- CFAA is seeking to clarify the view taken by CMHC and the government on the relationship between the value of rental housing assets and the equilibrium level of residential rents.
- Canadian Federation of Apartment Associations (CFAA) is seeking access to more energy subsidies for for-profit landlords, in order to encourage energy efficiency retrofits.
Policies or Program, Regulation
- CFAA is seeking more favourable tax treatment of the rental housing industry.
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.
Government Institutions
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Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC)
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Canada Revenue Agency (CRA)
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Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
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Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)
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Finance Canada (FIN)
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House of Commons
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Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC)
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Infrastructure Canada (INFC)
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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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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:
640 - 1600 Carling Ave.
Ottawa, ON K1Z 1G3
Canada
Telephone number:
613-235-0101
Fax number:
613-238-0101
Client representative
Geoffrey Younghusband, Chair
Parent Company Information
Canadian Federation of Apartment Associations / Fédération canadienne des associations de propriétaires immobiliers is not a subsidiary of any other parent companies.
Coalition Members Information
Canadian Federation of Apartment Associations / Fédération canadienne des associations de propriétaires immobiliers is not a coalition.
Individual, organization or corporation with a Direct Interest Beneficiary Information
The activities of Canadian Federation of Apartment Associations / Fédération canadienne des associations de propriétaires immobiliers 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 Federation of Apartment Associations / Fédération canadienne des associations de propriétaires immobiliers does not have any subsidiaries that could have a direct interest in the outcome of the undertaking
Lobbyist Details
JOHN DICKIE
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No public offices held
Business address:
1600 Carling Ave
Suite 640
OTTAWA, ON K1Z 1G3
Canada
Telephone number:
613-235-0101
Fax number:
613-238-0101
Consultant Firm and Address
Firm:
DICKIE & LYMAN LAWYERS LLP
Address:
1600 Carling Ave
Suite 640
OTTAWA, ON K1Z 1G3
Canada
Telephone number:
613-235-0101
Fax number:
613-238-0101