Lobbying Information
Subject Matters
- Aboriginal Affairs
- Agriculture
- Broadcasting
- Climate
- Economic Development
- Employment and Training
- Energy
- Environment
- Fisheries
- Forestry
- Health
- Housing
- Industry
- Labour
- Media
- Municipalities
- Natural Resources
- Privacy and Access to Information
- Research and Development
- Science and Technology
- Telecommunications
- Transportation
Subject Matter Details
Grant, Contribution or Other Financial Benefit
- Canadian Standards Association (CSA) proposal for Grant and Contribution agreement pertaining to the provision of project management support activity for the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) Working Group on Marine Energy Terminology
- Canadian Standards Association has proposed funding needs to Natural Resources Canada for the development of Electric Standards in line with the Roadmap for the Introduction of Electric Vehicles to the Canadian Market.
- Discussed possible funding for a new standard on cisterns for potable water.
- Discussed the adoption and implementation of an energy management standard with Natural Resources Canada and Environment and Climate Change Canada.
- Discussion with the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC) with regard to the negotiation of funding amounts for a Contribution Agreement between Canadian Standards Association (CSA) and CNSC. Funding is being provided in respect of the development and maintenance of nuclear standards in the CSA Nuclear Program.
- Discussions held with Natural Resources Canada-CANMET regarding funding for the development of Wind Turbine standards in Canada.
- Email and oral communications regarding funding in connection with the reaffirmation of the NGV (Natural Gas Vehicles) Installation Codes, specifically CSA B108 and CSA B109.
- Email and phone discussions with a representative of CanmetENERGY (Natural Resources Canada) regarding financial support from Natural Resources Canada for the purpose of updating the NGV (Natural Gas Vehicle) Design and Installation Codes, specifically, B108 and B109, in support of Natural Resources Canada's Natural Gas Vehicle Implementation Plan.
- Funding for CSA's Support Activities to Natural Resources Canada on the Development of a Marine Energy Terminology Standard.
- Funding for Canadian Standards Association's faciliation of Canada's participation in international standards development at International Organization for Standardization/ Technical Committee 229 and International Electrotechnical Commission/Technical Committee 113 for nanotechnologies, in areas of interest for the specified government institutions, who are Environment Canada, Health Canada and Industry Canada
- Funding from Health Canada for the Product Safety Project Committee
- Funding from Public Services and Procurement Canada for development of blast standard.
- Ongoing communications with Natural Resources Canada with regard to funding from Natural Resources Canada's ecoEII initiative for CSA Group's (registered business name of Canadian Standards Association) Electric Vehicle standards development program.
- Proposal for support for the development of a Guide on Energy Management systems (ISO - (International Organization for Standardization) 50001) for Natural Resources Canada.
Policies or Program
- Arranging meetings with government officials to promote the benefit of CSA Group's standards.
- Canadian Standards Association has proposed funding needs to Natural Resources Canada for the development of Electric Standards in line with the Roadmap for the Introduction of Electric Vehicles to the Canadian Market.
- Discussed the adoption and implementation of an energy management standard with Natural Resources Canada and Environment and Climate Change Canada.
- Discussion with a representative of Canadian Energy Regulator regarding the possible development of standards related to shale gas fracking and pipeline damage.
- Discussion with the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC) with regard to the negotiation of funding amounts for a Contribution Agreement between Canadian Standards Association (CSA) and CNSC. Funding is being provided in respect of the development and maintenance of nuclear standards in the CSA Nuclear Program.
- Discussions with government offices with respect to standards-based solutions in key policy areas including long-term care (LTC) in Canada., climate change adaption, disability and inclusion, and infrastructure development.
- Email and phone discussions with a representative of CanmetENERGY (Natural Resources Canada) regarding financial support from Natural Resources Canada for the purpose of updating the NGV (Natural Gas Vehicle) Design and Installation Codes, specifically, B108 and B109, in support of Natural Resources Canada's Natural Gas Vehicle Implementation Plan.
- Funding for CSA's Support Activities to Natural Resources Canada on the Development of a Marine Energy Terminology Standard.
- Meeting with Canada Post to discuss certification requirements and approved manufacturing plants for the production of concrete work and products.
- The development of standards, and related product testing and certification programs, to support industry, that could potentially be regulated to enhance the safety and performance of medical grade PPE.
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 Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC)
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Canadian Coast Guard (CCG)
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Canadian Energy Regulator (CER)
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Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA)
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Canadian Heritage (PCH)
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Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency (CanNor)
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Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC)
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Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada (CIRNAC)
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Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
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Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)
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Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO)
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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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National Defence (DND)
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National Research Council (NRC)
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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 Health Agency of Canada (PHAC)
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Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC)
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Senate of Canada
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Transport Canada (TC)
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Treasury Board Of Canada Secretariat (TBS)
Client Details
Government funding
End date of the last completed financial year:
2022-03-31
List of Government Funding
Government Institution
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Funding Received in Last Financial Year
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Funding Expected in Current Financial Year
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Accessibility Standards Canada
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$228,000.00
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Yes
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Canadian Agency for Drugs and Technology in Health (CADTH)
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$408,062.00
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Yes
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Canadian Broadcasting Corporation
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$6,000.00
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Yes
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Canadian Energy Regulator (CER)
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$120,000.00
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Yes
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Canadian Nuclear Laboratories Chalk
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$150,000.00
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Yes
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Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC)
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$520,000.00
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Yes
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City of Edmonton
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$3,000.00
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Yes
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City of Mississauga
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$4,350.00
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Yes
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City of Toronto-Metro Hall
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$10,900.00
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Yes
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County of Renfrew
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$241,382.00
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Yes
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Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada (CIRNAC)
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$37,250.00
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Yes
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Department of Labour
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$33,365.00
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Yes
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Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
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$27,000.00
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Yes
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Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)
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$39,864.00
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Yes
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Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Canada
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$35,000.00
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Yes
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Government of Alberta
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$19,700.00
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Yes
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Government of British Columbia
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$301,576.00
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Yes
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Government of Manitoba
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$12,890.00
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Yes
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Government of New Brunswick
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$274,975.00
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Yes
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Government of Newfoundland and Labrador
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$46,225.00
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Yes
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Government of Nova Scotia
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$46,349.00
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Yes
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Government of Ontario
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$640,795.00
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Yes
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Government of Prince Edward Island
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$7,100.00
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Yes
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Government of Quebec
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$227,441.00
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Yes
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Government of Saskatchewan
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$21,965.00
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Yes
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Government of the Northwest Territories
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$7,100.00
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Yes
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Government of Yukon Highways and Public Works
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$7,100.00
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Yes
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Health Canada (HC)
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$524,961.68
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Yes
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Mental Health Commission of Canada
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$9,400.00
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Yes
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National Research Council (NRC)
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$158,824.00
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Yes
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Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
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$1,743,668.00
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Yes
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Public Services and Procurement Canada
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$25,800.00
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Yes
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Standards Council of Canada (SCC)
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$1,009,688.61
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Yes
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Transport Canada (TC)
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$136,218.24
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Yes
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Vancouver City Hall
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$5,000.00
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Yes
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Workers' Safety & Compensation Commission Northwest Territories & Nunavut
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$6,625.00
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Yes
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Yukon Workers' Compensation Health and Safety Board
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$5,545.00
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Yes
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Client Contact Information
Address:
178 Rexdale Blvd.
Toronto, ON M9W 1R3
Canada
Telephone number:
416-747-2623
Client representative
David Weinstein, President and CEO
Parent Company Information
CSA Group / Groupe CSA is not a subsidiary of any other parent companies.
Coalition Members Information
CSA Group / Groupe CSA is not a coalition.
Individual, organization or corporation with a Direct Interest Beneficiary Information
The activities of CSA Group / Groupe CSA are not controlled or directed by another individual, organization or corporation with a direct interest in the outcome of this undertaking.
Subsidiary Beneficiary Information
CSA Group / Groupe CSA does not have any subsidiaries that could have a direct interest in the outcome of the undertaking
Lobbyist Details
Michael Keen
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No public offices held
Business address:
178 Rexdale Blvd.
Toronto, ON M9W 1R3
Canada
Telephone number:
416-747-2623
Consultant relationship to the client
- The registrant is on the board of directors for this organization.