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Canadian Automobile Dealers Association (CADA) / Corporation des associations de détaillants d'automobiles (CADA) / HUW WILLIAMS, Consultant

Registration Information

Client name: Canadian Automobile Dealers Association (CADA) / Corporation des associations de détaillants d'automobiles (CADA)
Lobbyist name: HUW WILLIAMS, Consultant
Initial registration start date: 1999-03-16
Registration status: Active
Registration Number: 777045-4430

Associated Communications

Total Number of Communication Reports: 144

Monthly communication reports in the last 6 months: 3

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Lobbying Information

Subject Matters

Consumer Issues
Environment
Financial Institutions
Industry
International Trade
Justice and Law Enforcement
Small Business
Taxation and Finance
Transportation

Subject Matter Details

Legislative Proposal, Bill or Resolution

Department of Finance proposals on tax planning using private corporations
Economic and business support measures for the retail automobile industry during the COVID-19 pandemic crisis
Maintain Bank Act provisions that restrict chartered banks' ability to enter the leasing market.

Policies or Program

Oppose a luxury tax on cars over $100,000
Promote free trade in automotive sector in North American Free Trade Agreement
Promote the renewal of the Incentives for the Zero-Emission Vehicles (iZEV) Program in 2020 Federal Budget.

Regulation

Application of HST and GST on "arranging for" financial services for typical dealership financing of new vehicles
Potential new federal regulations requiring mandatory vehicle fuel economy labels
Promote Canadian vehicle fuel economy standards that are harmonized within North American Market.
REGULATIONS AMENDING CERTAIN REGULATIONS MADE UNDER THE PROCEEDS OF CRIME (MONEY LAUNDERING) AND TERRORIST FINANCING ACT (2008-1) PROCEEDS OF CRIME (MONEY LAUNDERING) AND TERRORIST FINANCING SUSPICIOUS TRANSACTION REPORTING REGULATIONS. Communicating with government officials regarding issues related to the tracking of cash transactions at retail locations
Review the 15 year age limit exclusion for the prescribed classes of vehicles that can be imported without needing to comply with Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (CMVSS). The Canadian Automobile Dealers Association is seeking an extension of that exclusion to 25 years.

Communication Techniques

Written communication
Oral communication
Grass-roots 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

Canada Revenue Agency (CRA)
Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)
Finance Canada (FIN)
Financial Consumer Agency of Canada (FCAC)
Global Affairs Canada (GAC)
House of Commons
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
Justice Canada (JC)
Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
Prime Minister's Office (PMO)
Privy Council Office (PCO)
Senate of Canada
Transport Canada (TC)

Government institutions added through a monthly communication report

Treasury Board Of Canada Secretariat (TBS)

Client Details

Government funding

No government funding was received during the last completed financial year.

Client Contact Information

Address:
123 COMMERCE VALLEY DRIVE EAST, SUITE 303
THORNHILL, ON L3T 7W8
Canada

Telephone number: 905-940-4959
Fax number: 905-940-6870

Client representative

Tim Reuss, President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

Parent Company Information

Canadian Automobile Dealers Association (CADA) / Corporation des associations de détaillants d'automobiles (CADA) is not a subsidiary of any other parent companies.

Coalition Members Information

Canadian Automobile Dealers Association (CADA) / Corporation des associations de détaillants d'automobiles (CADA) is not a coalition.

Individual, organization or corporation with a Direct Interest Beneficiary Information

The activities of Canadian Automobile Dealers Association (CADA) / Corporation des associations de détaillants d'automobiles (CADA) are not controlled or directed by another individual, organization or corporation with a direct interest in the outcome of this undertaking.

Subsidiary Beneficiary Information

Canadian Automobile Dealers Association (CADA) / Corporation des associations de détaillants d'automobiles (CADA) does not have any subsidiaries that could have a direct interest in the outcome of the undertaking

Lobbyist Details

HUW WILLIAMS | Public offices held

Business address:
222 Queen Street, Suite 1404
300
OTTAWA, ON K1P 5V9
Canada

Telephone number: 613-233-8906

Consultant Firm and Address

Firm: IMPACT PUBLIC AFFAIRS

Address:
222 Queen Street, Suite 1404
OTTAWA, ON K1P 5V9
Canada

Telephone number: 613-233-8906
Fax number: 613-230-2669

Canadian Automobile Dealers Association (CADA)/Corporation des associations de détaillants d'automobiles (CADA)

The following names have been used on or after July 2, 2008

The following names have been used on or after July 2, 2008
Name	From	To
Canadian Automobile Dealers Association (CADA)/Corporation des associations de détaillants d'automobiles (CADA)	2009-03-20	current

The following names have been used before July 2, 2008

Canadian Automobile Dealers Association (CADA)/Corporation des associations de détaillants d'automobiles (CADA)
Canadian Automobile Dealers Association (CADA)/Corporation des associations de détaillants d'automobiles (CADA)

Canadian Automobile Dealers Association (CADA) / Corporation des associations de détaillants d'automobiles (CADA)

Responsible Officer History
Responsible Officer Name	From (YYYY-MM-DD)	To (YYYY-MM-DD)

List of Public Offices Held
Position	Period Held	Last Date Designated Public Office Held
Executive Assistant to the Deputy Prime Minister of Canada and Minister of Industry Privy Council Office, Deputy Prime Minister's Office	August 1993 to November 1993	Not a designated office
Executive Assistant to the Minister of Environment Environment Canada, Minister's office	December 1992 to August 1993	Not a designated office
Executive Assistant to the Minister Of Constitutional Affairs Privy Council, Minister's Office	March 1992 to December 1992	Not a designated office

List of Public Offices Held
Position	Period Held	Last Date Designated Public Office Held
Executive Assistant to the Deputy Prime Minister of Canada and Minister of Industry Privy Council Office, Deputy Prime Minister's Office	August 1993 to November 1993	Not a designated office
Executive Assistant to the Minister of Environment Environment Canada, Minister's office	December 1992 to August 1993	Not a designated office
Executive Assistant to the Minister Of Constitutional Affairs Privy Council, Minister's Office	March 1992 to December 1992	Not a designated office

Date Modified:: 2025-03-12

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Canadian Automobile Dealers Association (CADA) / Corporation des associations de détaillants d'automobiles (CADA) / HUW WILLIAMS, Consultant

Registration Information

Associated Communications

Version 24 of 26 (2020-07-15 to 2024-06-14)

Version 24 of 26 (2020-07-15 to 2024-06-14)

Subject Matters

Subject Matter Details

Legislative Proposal, Bill or Resolution

Policies or Program

Regulation

Communication Techniques

Government Institutions

Government institutions added through a monthly communication report

Government funding

Client Contact Information

Client representative

Parent Company Information

Coalition Members Information

Individual, organization or corporation with a Direct Interest Beneficiary Information

Subsidiary Beneficiary Information

Consultant Firm and Address