Registry of Lobbyists

Registration - In-house Organization

Heating, Refrigeration & Air Conditioning Institute of Canada / Edward MacLeod, PRESIDENT & CEO

Registration Information

In-house Organization name: Heating, Refrigeration & Air Conditioning Institute of Canada
Previous in-house organization names
Responsible Officer Name: Edward MacLeod, PRESIDENT & CEO 
Responsible Officer Change History
Initial registration start date: 1996-05-21
Registration status: Active
Registration Number: 940975-381

Associated Communications

Total Number of Communication Reports: 100

Monthly communication reports in the last 6 months: 4

Version 21 of 43 (2007-09-04 to 2008-04-07)

Version 21 of 43 (2007-09-04 to 2008-04-07) was submitted prior to the Lobbying Act coming into force on July 2, 2008. Due to different information requirements at that time, the registration is presented in the following format.

A. Organization Information

Organization: Heating, Refrigeration & Air Conditioning Institute of Canada
2800 Skymark Avenue
Bldg. 1, Suite 201
Mississauga, ON  L4W 5A6
Canada
Telephone number: 905-602-4700  Ext.: 227
Fax number: 905-602-1197  
Responsible officer name and position during the period of this registration: WARREN HEELEY, PRESIDENT  
 
Description of the organization's activities: The Heating, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Institute of Canad (HRAI) is the national non-profit trade association representing manufacturers, wholesalers, suppliers and contractors in the heating, refrigerating, ventilation and air conditioning industry.
Organization's membership or classes of membership: HRAI has a partnership between three distinct divisions: the HRAI Manufacturers Division, the Canadian Heating, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Wholesalers (CHRAW) and the Heating, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Contractors (HRAC). HRAI has also associate members including utilities, municipalities, educational institutions, consultants and related trade.
 
Was the organization funded in whole or in part by any domestic or foreign government institution in the last completed financial year? No
 

B. Lobbyists Employed by the Organization

Name: Warren Heeley
Position title: President
Public offices held: No
 

C. Lobbying Activity Information

Federal departments or organizations which have been or will be communicated with during the course of the undertaking: Environment Canada, Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada (DFAITC), Human Resources Development Canada (HRDC), Industry Canada, Natural Resources Canada (NRCan), Transport Canada (TC)
Communication techniques that have been used or are expected to be used in the course of the undertaking:
Informal communications, Meetings, Presentations, Telephone calls, Written communications, whether in hard copy or electronic format
 
Subject Matter: Areas of Concern: Employment and Training, Energy, Industry, International Trade, Labour
 
Subject Matter: Retrospective: Environment Canada on ozone depleting substances regulations and training programs, Human Resources Development Canada on occupational analysis for refrigeration and air conditioning mechanic occupation. Natural Resources Canada on government industry EnerGuide Energy Efficiency marking program..
Subject Matter: Prospective: Environment Canada on ozone depleting substances regulations and training programs, Human Resources Development Canada on occupational analysis for refrigeration and air conditioning mechanic occupation. Natural Resources Canada on government industry EnerGuide Energy Efficiency marking program.
 

Details Regarding the Identified Subject Matter

Categories Description
Grant, Contribution or Other Financial Benefit Annual application for funding assistance for export-oriented members from Program for Export Market Development through Industry Canada and Foreign Affairs and International Trade
Grant, Contribution or Other Financial Benefit Contribution agreement with Natural Resources Canada for student assistance for residential training programs concerning proper sizing and design of HVAC systems
Regulation Environment Canada on climate change regulations
Regulation Environment Canada on halocarbon regulations
Regulation Environment Canada on ozone depleting substances regulations
Grant, Contribution or Other Financial Benefit Funding assistance for HVACR career development strategy from Human Resouces Develpment Canada and Construction Sector Council
Regulation Human Resouces Development on occupational analysis
Regulation Human Resouces Development on trade regulations for HVACR technicians
Regulation Natural Resources Canada on energy efficiency marking programs
Regulation Natural Resources Canada on energy efficiency regulations for HVACR equipment and systems
Regulation Natural Resources Canada on installation requirements
Policy or Program Partnership with Environment Canada on environmental awareness training program for refrigerant handlers
Regulation Tranport Canada on regulations governing tranportation of dangerous goods and refrigerants including requirements for refrigerant cylinders




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