Lobbying Information
Subject Matters
- Budget
- Economic Development
- Employment and Training
- Government Procurement
- Health
- Infrastructure
- International Development
- International Trade
- Labour
- Taxation and Finance
Subject Matter Details
Grant, Contribution or Other Financial Benefit
- Undertake initiatives to support newcomers and mental health in the construction industry.
Legislative Proposal, Bill or Resolution
- Drafting submissions for government-led consultations on the gig economy and Just Transition.
Policies or Program
- Communicating with government officials about mental health initiatives in the construction industry, including the Mental Health First Aid Kit. The goal of these communications is to inform government officials of private-sector mental health initiatives -- and to secure support for private-sector mental health initiatives.
- Community-Benefit Agreements (also known as social procurement), that may be a requirement of any federal-provincial-territorial infrastructure agreements and funding. Lobbying specifically related to construction, infrastructure, commercial and industrial issues.
- Economic policy relating to: the development and implementation of economic policies that reflect market realities, support for future economic sustainability and growth; economic certainty for contractors; skilled labour shortages and supports free movement of labour across Canada: infrastructure investment; and, controls for commodity price volatility. Activities include submitting input during the budget consultation.
- Employment Insurance: Participating in government-led consultations on the modernization of the Employment Insurance (EI) program, more specifically about the impact on workers in the construction industry” to the list of subject matters.
Engaging with government regarding reskilling and training programs to increase the labour force and address workforce shortages. Specifically in the skilled trades.
Engaging with government regarding the country’s COVID-19 virus response and the potential impact on the construction and related industry and health and welfare benefits to its contractors.
- National Infrastructure Assessment: Communicating with government officials about the design and establishment of the ‘National Infrastructure Assessment’, more specifically about the construction industry’s role in planning, building and maintaining infrastructure
- National Pharmacare program. The impact of a Canadian Drug Agency or related body, a pharmacare universal model, and the differences between a single-payer versus fill-in-the-gap model. Relating to the national framework as well as the provincial jurisdictions.
- Suicide Prevention: Participating in government-led consultations on the creation of a 3-digit phone number (similar to 9-1-1) for mental health emergencies. The number would be used to connect individuals to appropriate mental health crisis services and suicide prevention services in their geographic area.
- Supporting competition in the construction industry based only on price and productivity. Lobbying related to construction, infrastructure, commercial and industrial issues.
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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Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
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Finance Canada (FIN)
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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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Veterans Affairs Canada (VAC)
Client Details
Government funding
No government funding was received during the last completed financial year.
Client Contact Information
Address:
13025 St. Albert Trail
103
Edmonton, AB T5L 4H5
Canada
Telephone number:
780-455-5999
Ext.
1
Client representative
Line Porfon, Chief Services Officer
Parent Company Information
- OpenCircle Membership Services and Workforce Development Association
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103 - 13025 St. Albert Trail
Edmonton, AB T5L 4H5
Canada
Coalition Members Information
OpenCircle National Advocacy Ltd. is not a coalition.
Individual, organization or corporation with a Direct Interest Beneficiary Information
The activities of OpenCircle National Advocacy Ltd. are not controlled or directed by another individual, organization or corporation with a direct interest in the outcome of this undertaking.
Subsidiary Beneficiary Information
OpenCircle National Advocacy Ltd. does not have any subsidiaries that could have a direct interest in the outcome of the undertaking
Lobbyist Details
Rob Gilmour
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No public offices held
Business address:
75 Dalhousie Street
Suite 804
Toronto, ON M5B 2R9
Canada
Telephone number:
647-234-7271
Consultant Firm and Address
Firm:
Crestview Strategy
Address:
80 Richmond Street West
Suite 400
Toronto, ON M5H 2A4
Canada
Telephone number:
647-234-7271
