Lobbying Information
Subject Matters
- Budget
- Financial Institutions
- Government Procurement
- Immigration
- Industry
- International Trade
- Regional Development
- Research and Development
- Science and Technology
- Small Business
- Taxation and Finance
Subject Matter Details
Grant, Contribution or Other Financial Benefit, Legislative Proposal, Bill or Resolution, Policies or Program
- Implementation of Budget 2012 measure pertaining to venture capital.
Policies or Program, Regulation
- Review of Immigrant Investment Program and anticipated introduction of a Start-up visa program for entrepreneurs
Regulation
- Application of the HST to the venture capital and private equity industry
Communication Techniques
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Written communication
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Oral communication
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Grass-roots communication
Government Institutions
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Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada
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Citizenship and Immigration Canada
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Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev)
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Finance Canada (FIN)
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Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada (DFAITC)
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Industry Canada
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Prime Minister's Office (PMO)
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Privy Council Office (PCO)
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Revenue Canada (RC)
Government institutions added through a monthly communication report
In-house Organization Details
Description of the organization's activities
CVCA IS ENGAGED IN: ADVOCATING PUBLIC POLICY MEASURES IN FAVOR OF A VIBRANT VENTURE CAPITAL AND PRIVATE EQUITY INDUSTRY;PROMOTING THE DEPLOYMENT OF VENTURE CAPITAL AND PRIVATE EQUITY TO SUPPORT THE DEVELOPMENT OF SMALL AND MEDIUM-SIZED GROWTH BUSINESSES IN CANADA;PROVIDING FORUMS FOR PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT,INFORMATION EXCHANGE AND NETWORKING AMONG AMONGST ITS MEMBERS.SPECIFICALLY, THE CVCA CARRIES OUT THIS MANDATE BY HOLDING CONFERENCES AND SEMINARS, COLLECTING INDUSTRY-SPECIFIC DATA AND SPONSORING RESEARCH AND EDUCATION.
Responsible officer name and position during the period of this registration
RICHARD REMILLARD,
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Organization's membership or classes of membership
CVCA HAS OVER 1900 INDIVIDUAL MEMBERS DRAWN FROM THE VENTURE CAPITAL AND PRIVATE EQUITY COMMUNITY. THE 160 "FULL MEMBERS" ARE COMPRISED OF VENTURE CAPITAL AND PRIVATE EQUITY FUNDS WITH CAPITAL UNDER MANAGEMENT AND AVAILABLE FOR INVESTMENT. " ADVISORY" MEMBERS AND "PERSONAL ADVISORY MEMBERS" ARE,RESPECTIVELY, SERVICE PROVIDERS WHOSE CLIENTS ARE VENTURE CAPITAL AND PRIVATE EQUITY FUNDS AND INDIVIDUALS INTERESTED IN THE INDUSTRY. "INTERNATIONAL" MEMBERS ARE FUNDS AND COMPANIES FROM ABROAD THAT ARE ACTIVE IN THE CANADIAN MARKET.
Government funding
End date of the last completed financial year:
2012-03-31
List of Government Funding
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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Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada (DFAITC)
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$25,000.00
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Yes
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In-house Organization Contact Information
Address:
MaRS Centre, Heritage Building, 101 College St.,Suite 120-J
TORONTO, ON M5G 1L7
Canada
Telephone number:
416-487-0519
Fax number:
416-487-5899
Lobbyists Details
Employees who lobby for the organization
- RICHARD REMILLARD,
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR |
No public offices held