Lobbying Information
Subject Matters
- Employment and Training
- Environment
- Industry
- International Trade
- Transportation
Subject Matter Details
Legislative Proposal, Bill or Resolution
- S - 2 - An Act to amend the Customs Act
Policies or Program
- Ensuring that the development of the security and prosperity partnership with the United States and Mexico allows for the expeditious shipment of finished and unfinished product across the Canadian Border.
Encouraging the development of an integrated approach to automotive policy (Strategic Automotive Policy).
Ensuring the interest of vehicle manufacturers are considered by negotiators as they enter into discussions with foreign states relating to the liberalization of bi-lateral trade relations, the creation of multi-lateral trade organizations and the finalization of trade agreements. Vehicle manufacturers are interested in ongoing negotiations with the Republic of South Korea, Columbia, Peru, as well as trade liberalization with the European Union; other future trade agreements.
Promoting improvements to existing trade infrastructure and supporting investment to develop new border crossing points in Canada's major trade corridors. This includes, but is not limited to, the Windsor Detroit gateway, the Atlantic gateway, and the Pacific gateway.
Ensuring that the interests of vehicle manufacturers are considered when border policies developed under the Canada Customs Act. This includes, but is not limited to: Customs Self Assessment, Free and Secure Trade, Partners in Protection, Partners in Compliance, Advanced Electronic Information, Administrative Monetary Penalty System, Emergency Planning and Business Resumption Planning, and the Electronic Manifest program.
Ensuring the interests of the vehicle manufacturers are considered during the development and implementation of the Automotive Investment Fund and other government sectorial supports.
Ensuring the interests of the vehicle manufacturers are considered as the government develops its budget relating to the reduction of corporate taxes.
Ensuring the interests of the vehicle manufacturers are considered as it considers changes to the Scientific Research and Experimental Development (SR&ED) credit.
Ensuring the interests of the vehicle manufacturers are considered during the development of policy affecting the content of vehicle advertising and matters applicable to the automotive industry under the Competition Act.
Regulation
- Ensuring that the interests of vehicle manufacturers are considered by regulators as they effect new Motor Vehicle Safety regulations as promulgated under the Motor Vehicle Safety Act.
Ensuring the interests of vehicle manufacturers are considered by regulations as they effect new motor vehicle emissions standards as promulgated under the Canadian Environmental Protection Act.
National Fuel Economy Standards as set by regulation promulgated under the Motor Vehicle Fuel Consumption Standards Act.
Ensuring that the interests of vehicle manufacturers are considered as the government reviews the regulatory requirements for alternative, and renewable fuels, including hydrogen vehicles and associated fuel quality standards for all motor fuels.
Amendments to the limits and Methods of Measurement regulations of the Telecommunications Act related to radio frequencies.
Communication Techniques
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Written communication
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Grass-roots communication
Government Institutions
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Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA)
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Canada Revenue Agency (CRA)
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Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
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Environment Canada
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Finance Canada (FIN)
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Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Canada
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Hazardous Materials Information Review Commission (HMIRC)
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Health Canada (HC)
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House of Commons
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Industry Canada
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Justice Canada (JC)
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Members of the House of Commons
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Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
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Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner (OIPC)
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Prime Minister's Office (PMO)
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Privy Council Office (PCO)
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Public Safety Canada (PS)
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Senate of Canada
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Statistics Canada (StatCan)
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Technology Partnerships Canada (TPC)
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Transport Canada (TC)
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Treasury Board Of Canada Secretariat (TBS)
Government institutions added through a monthly communication report
- Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada (OPC)
In-house Organization Details
Description of the organization's activities
The CVMA represents the interests of it members by: developing information & participating in Government consultation mechanisms on all issues affecting the well being of the motor vehicle industry in Canada;-Acting as a common voice on industry issues;-Disseminating information of motor vehicle issues to members, the Government (Federal/Provincial) and the general public; and compiling & distributing industry statistical reports & information for members, Government and general publice use. (For further information visit our web site at http:/www.cvma.ca)
Responsible officer name and position during the period of this registration
MARK NANTAIS,
PRESIDENT
Organization's membership or classes of membership
The CMVA represents Canada's traditionally domestic manufacturers of cars, light trucks and heavy duty trucks. Membership includes : FCA Canada Inc., Ford Motor Company of Canada Limited, General Motors of Canada Limited.
Government funding
No government funding was received during the last completed financial year.
In-house Organization Contact Information
Address:
170 Attwell Drive
Suite 400
Toronto, ON M9W 5Z5
Canada
Telephone number:
416-364-9333
Fax number:
416-367-3221
Lobbyists Details
Employees who lobby for the organization
- KAREN HOU,
MANAGER, ENVIRONMENT, HEALTH & SAFETY |
No public offices held
- MARK NANTAIS,
PRESIDENT |
No public offices held
- JENNIFER STEEVES,
DIRECTOR, INDUSTRY AND CONSUMER AFFAIRS |
No public offices held
- YASMIN TARMOHAMED,
VICE PRESIDENT, ENVIRONMENT, HEALTH AND SAFETY |
No public offices held
