Lobbying Information
Subject Matters
- Agriculture
- Budget
- Climate
- Consumer Issues
- Defence
- Economic Development
- Energy
- Environment
- Government Procurement
- Health
- Infrastructure
- International Trade
- Regional Development
- Research and Development
- Taxation and Finance
- Transportation
Subject Matter Details
Government Contract Pursued
- Discussion with government officials with respect to procurement policies and biofuels by the Government of Canada and Crown corporations.
Legislative Proposal, Bill or Resolution, Regulation
- Reforms to the regulations under the Canadian Environmental Protection Act which provide for the implementation of the federal government’s renewable fuels standard.
Policies or Program, Regulation
- Advocating for policy measures that maximize the economic value of renewable fuel products by monetizing reduced carbon emissions.
- Consultation with government officials regarding funding projects for biofuel production; specifically the Clean Fuels Fund and Clean Growth Fund.
- Developing a federal policy for emerging technologies that exempts ethanol from fuel taxes.
- Providing information pertaining to the impact of tariffs as well as tax credit and countervail duties on the use of renewable fuels and renewable fuel feedstocks in relation to U.S. country-of-origin-labeling standards.
- Pursuing Reforms to Sustainable Development Technology including changes to the eligibility Criteria for the Advanced Manufacturing Fund, Sustainable Development Technology Canada (SDTC)’s SD Tech Fund and NextGen Biofuels Fund.
Regulation
- Consultation with government officials regarding regulations associated with biofuels and the energy sector; vehicle emission regulations for fuel economy effective 2017.
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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Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
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Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions
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Canada Foundation for Innovation
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Canada Revenue Agency (CRA)
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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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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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Transport Canada (TC)
Client Details
Government funding
No government funding was received during the last completed financial year.
Client Contact Information
Address:
89 Progress Drive
Box 205
Aylmer, ON N5H 2R9
Canada
Telephone number:
613-594-5528
Fax number:
613-594-3076
Web address:
http://ricanada.org/
Client representative
Andrea Kent, Board Member
Parent Company Information
Renewable Industries Canada / Industries Renouvelables Canada is not a subsidiary of any other parent companies.
Coalition Members Information
Renewable Industries Canada / Industries Renouvelables Canada is not a coalition.
Individual, organization or corporation with a Direct Interest Beneficiary Information
The activities of Renewable Industries Canada / Industries Renouvelables 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
Renewable Industries Canada / Industries Renouvelables Canada does not have any subsidiaries that could have a direct interest in the outcome of the undertaking
Lobbyist Details
Fernando Melo
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No public offices held
Business address:
220 Laurier Ave W
Suite 300
Ottawa, ON K1P 5Z9
Canada
Telephone number:
613-807-1141
Consultant Firm and Address
Firm:
PAA Public Affairs Advisors Inc. / CAP Conseillers Affaires Publiques Inc.
Address:
1420 - 220 Laurier Ave West
Ottawa, ON K1P 5Z9
Canada
Telephone number:
613-807-1141
