Lobbying Information
Subject Matters
- Budget
- Defence
- Economic Development
- Energy
- Environment
- Foreign Affairs
- Government Procurement
- Infrastructure
- International Relations
- International Trade
- National Security/Security
- Regional Development
- Research and Development
- Science and Technology
- Transportation
Subject Matter Details
Grant, Contribution or Other Financial Benefit
- Support from the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency, Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions, and Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario. Discussing with the federal government how to access these incentive programs to support our manufacturing, research, and development activities in Canada for electrified power and propulsion solutions.
Policies or Program
- Industrial and Regional Benefits (IRB) Policy and Industrial and Technological Benefits (ITB) Policy. Discussions regarding how GE Vernova’s business activities in Canada contribute to the value proposition and satisfaction of IRB and ITB requirements as part of the national shipbuilding strategy.
- National Shipbuilding Strategy. Procurement opportunities as a subcontractor to Halifax Shipyard, Vancouver Shipyard, and Chantier Davie as they source and supply large vessels to renew the Royal Canadian Navy and Canadian Coast Guard’s fleet. This also includes individual procurement opportunities by other shipyards for smaller vessels with less than 1,000 tonnes of displacement. Procurement opportunities extend to the repair, refit, and maintenance of vessels.
- Port decarbonization and electrification. Initiatives by the federal government to establish a Green Shipping Corridor Program to reduce the impact of marine shipping on surrounding communities and ecosystems.
Communication Techniques
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Written communication
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Oral communication
Government Institutions
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Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA)
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Belledune Port Authority
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Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions
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Canada Infrastructure Bank
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Canadian Coast Guard (CCG)
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Defence Construction Canada (DCC)
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Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev)
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Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO)
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Halifax Port Authority
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Hamilton Port Authority
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Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
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Invest in Canada Hub
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Montreal Port Authority
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Nanaimo Port Authority
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National Defence (DND)
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Oshawa Port Authority
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Prince Rupert Port Authority
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Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC)
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Quebec Port Authority
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Saguenay Port Authority
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Saint John Port Authority
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Sept-Iles Port Authority
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Thunder Bay Port Authority
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Toronto Port Authority
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Transport Canada (TC)
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Trois-Rivieres Port Authority
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Vancouver Fraser Port Authority (Port Metro Vancouver)
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Windsor Port Authority
In-house Corporation Details
Description of activities
GE Vernova is a world leader in power generation, transmission, and distribution solutions. Our technology helps produce nearly one-third of the world’s electricity, and equipment is deployed in more than 140 countries. GE Vernova is unique among global companies in designing and manufacturing industry-leading wind, gas, steam, and hydro-powered turbines, nuclear power generation technologies, power quality equipment, electricity transmission and distribution equipment, and hybrid power solutions, while incorporating the latest digital innovation. GE Power Conversion, a GE Vernova business, provides electric ship propulsion and grids, energy management, and energy efficiency for the world’s maritime fleets, from naval ships to commercial marine transport and vessels for offshore industries.
Responsible officer name and position during the period of this registration
Robert Freeman,
VP Sales, North America, GE Power Conversion
Government funding
End date of the last completed financial year:
2023-12-31
List of Government Funding
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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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Ontario Ministry of Labour, Training, and Skills Development
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$3,700,000.00
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No
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In-house Corporation Contact Information
Address:
1000 de la Gauchetière Ouest
Suite 2500
Montréal, QC H3A 0A2
Canada
Telephone number:
705-875-4608
Parent Company Information
- GE Energy Power Conversion International SAS
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18 Avenue du Quebec
Villebon sur Yvette 91140
France
Subsidiary Beneficiary Information
GE Energy Power Conversion Canada Inc. / GE Energie (Conversion D'Energie) Canada Inc. does not have any subsidiaries that could have a direct interest in the outcome of the undertaking
Lobbyists Details
Senior Officers whose lobbying activities represent less than 20% of their Duties
- Mayaz Alam,
Energy Transition Market Development Leader, Canada |
No public offices held
- Heather Chalmers,
President and CEO, GE Canada |
No public offices held
- Robert Freeman,
VP Sales, North America, GE Power Conversion |
No public offices held
- Carolina Gallo,
Vice President, Government Affairs & Policy, Canada |
No public offices held
- Gene Joelson,
Manager, Business Development |
No public offices held
Senior Officers and Employees whose lobbying activities represent 20% or more of their Duties
No lobbyists added
