Registry of Lobbyists
Version 16 of 92 (2004-06-18 to 2004-12-21) 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.
| Organization: |
The Canadian Real Estate Association / L'association Canadienne de L'immeuble
1600 - 344 SLATER STREET, CANADA BUILDING OTTAWA, ON K1R 7Y3 Canada |
| Telephone number: | 613-237-7111 |
| Fax number: | 613-234-2567 |
| Responsible officer name and position during the period of this registration: | PIERRE J BEAUCHAMP, CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER |
| Description of the organization's activities: | THE CDN REAL ESTATE ASSN (CREA) PURSUES VARIOUS OBJECTIVES. 1. MAINTAIN AN ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE WHICH USES THE RESOURCES OF VOLUNTEER LEADERSHIP & PROFESSIONAL STAFF. 2. PROMOTE, PROTECT & SAFEGUARD ALL DESIGN MARKS & CERTIFICATIONS ASSOCIATED WITH CREA. 3. MAINTAIN A RELATIONSHIP WITH THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT TO MONITOR & INFLUENCE ALL PUBLIC POLICY MAKING PROCESSES WHICH AFFECT THE INDUSTRY. 4. COLLECT, ANALYZE & DISSEMINATE DATA ON SIGNIFICANT MARKET, ECONOMIC, DEMOGRAPHIC & TECHNICAL CONDITIONS AFFECTING THE HOUSING & REAL ESTATE INDUSTRY. 5. REPRESENT THE INTERESTS OF CREA TO KEY INDIVIDUALS, ORGANIZATIONS & GROUPS IN PURSUIT OF CREA'S MISSION & OBJECTIVES. 6. FOSTER CONSISTENT PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS OF BUSINESS PRACTICE, INTEGRITY & CONDUCT WITH CREA MEMBERS. 7. SUPPORT ADVANCEMENT & PROFESSIONAL QUALITY OF MEMBERS. 8. DELIVER SERVICE & PROGRAMS TO ENHANCE MEMBERS ABILITIES TO IMPROVE THEIR BUSINESS PERFORMANCE. 9. PROVIDE AN INTERACTIVE FORUM FOR THE ANALYSIS AND COMMUNICATION OF INDUSTRY ISSUES, TRENDS AND ASSOCIATION BENEFITS. |
| Organization's membership or classes of membership: | THE CANADIAN REAL ESTATE ASSOCIATION (CREA) HAS A MEMBERSHIP OF 66,464 REALTORS. ABOUT 98% OF THESE ARE REAL ESTATE BROKERS/AGENTS AND SALESPEOPLE WHO ALSO HOLD MEMBERSHIP IN 103 LOCAL BOARDS, 10 PROVINCIAL ASSOCIATIONS AND ONE TERRITORIAL ASSOCIATION. OTHER MEMBERS OF THE ASSOCIATION INCLUDE APPRAISERS, PROPERTY MANAGERS, FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS, GOVERNMENT AGENCIES AND OTHERS WHO HAVE A DIRECT INTEREST IN CANADA 'S REAL ESTATE INDUSTRY. THE MAJORITY OF MEMBERS ARE RESIDENTIAL PRACTIONERS INVOLVED IN THE PURCHASE AND SALE OF HOMES, HOWEVER, A SIGNIFICANT NUMBER ARE SPECIALISTS IN THE FIELDS OF INDUSTRIAL, COMMERCIAL AND INVESTMENT REAL ESTATE. |
| Was the organization funded in whole or in part by any domestic or foreign government institution in the last completed financial year? | No |
| Name: | PIERRE BEAUCHAMP |
| Position title: | CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER |
| Public offices held: | N/A. Disclosure of this information was not a requirement prior to June 20, 2005. |
| Name: | JAMES BRENNAN |
| Position title: | DIRECTOR, EXTERNAL RELATIONS |
| Public offices held: | N/A. Disclosure of this information was not a requirement prior to June 20, 2005. |
| Name: | GREGORY KLUMP |
| Position title: | SENIOR ECONOMIST |
| Public offices held: | N/A. Disclosure of this information was not a requirement prior to June 20, 2005. |
| Federal departments or organizations which have been or will be communicated with during the course of the undertaking: | Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada, Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC), Citizenship and Immigration Canada, Environment Canada, Finance Canada (FIN), FINANCE MINISTER'S OFFICE, Human Resources Development Canada (HRDC), Industry Canada, Prime Minister's Office (PMO), Privy Council Office (PCO), Public Works and Government Services Canada, Revenue Canada (RC), Statistics Canada (StatCan) |
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Communication techniques that have been used or are expected to be used in the course of the undertaking:
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Grass-roots communication, Informal communications, Meetings, Other types: DINNERS, Presentations, Telephone calls, Written communications, whether in hard copy or electronic format |
| Subject Matter: Areas of Concern: | Aboriginal Affairs, COMPETITION POLICY, Constitutional Issues, Consumer Issues, Defence, Energy, Environment, Financial Institutions, Immigration, Industry, Infrastructure, Intellectual Property, Internal Trade, International Relations, International Trade, Justice and Law Enforcement, Science and Technology, Small Business, Taxation and Finance, Telecommunications |
| Subject Matter: Retrospective: | 1. SALE OF GOVERNMENT SURPLUS PROPERTY POLICY: USE PRIVATE SECTOR WHEREVER POSSIBLE TO LEASE AND TO DISPOSE OF SURPLUS CROWN PROPERTY. 2.POLICY: DEBT REDUCTION AND SPENDING LIMITS. 3. POLICIES: ROLE OF RRSP'S & TPSP'S IN RETIREMENT SAVINGS POLICY. 4. PROCEEDS OF CRIME (MONEY LAUNDERING)ACT 5. BILL C-23: COMPETITION POLICY AMENDMENTS 6. SPECIES AT RISK ACT 7. AFFORDABLE HOUSING 8. TAX MEASURES TO SUPPORT AFFORDABLE HOUSING. |
| Subject Matter: Prospective: | 1. SALES OF SURPLUS PROPERTY - AS ABOVE. 2. ROLE OF RRSP'S & TPSP'S IN RETIREMENT SAVINGS POLICY - AS ABOVE. 3. REAL ESTATE INDUSTRY BUSINESS PRACTICES: AS ABOVE. 4. CAPITAL GAINS TAX ROLLOVERS FOR RENTAL PROPERTIES. 5. THE SUCCESS OF THE HOME BUYERS PLAN. 6. SPECIES AT RISK ACT REGULATIONS - RESPECT FOR PRIVATE PROPERTY RIGHTS AND COMPENSATION. 7. MITIGATING IMPACT OF COMPLIANCE REGULATIONS ON REALTORS STEMMING FROM PROCEEDS OF CRIME (MONEY LAUNDERING)AND TERRORIST FINANCING ACT. 8. PROTECTION OF PRIVATE PROPERTY RIGHTS AND COMPENSATION IN REGULATIONS ON THE SPECIES AT RISK ACT. 9. KYOTO PROTOCOL - COST OF IMPLEMETING TARGET REDUCTIONS TO EXISTING HOMEOWNERS. 10. TAX MEASURES TO SUPPORT AFFORDABLE HOUSING - AS ABOVE |
This is the responsible officer name as provided in the most recent registration for the corporation or organization.
| Name | From | To |
|---|---|---|
| The Canadian Real Estate Association/L'association Canadienne de L'immeuble | 2024-06-11 | current |
| The Canadian Real Estate Association/L'association Canadienne de L'immeuble | 2008-08-13 | 2024-06-11 |
| Responsible Officer Name | From (YYYY-MM-DD) | To (YYYY-MM-DD) |
|---|---|---|
| Janice Myers | 2024-01-01 | Current |
| MICHAEL BOURQUE | 2018-01-01 | 2024-01-01 |
| Gary Simonsen | 2011-07-03 | 2018-01-01 |
| Pierre Beauchamp | 1996-03-28 | 2011-07-03 |
Registrants are required to submit a monthly communication report for each oral and arranged communication with a designated public office holder. The name of the most senior paid officer (i.e. the registrant) will appear on all in-house monthly communication reports, whether or not he/she participated in the communication.
Note: Monthly Communication Reports are due on the 15th day of each month for communications that took place in the previous month.
Results below are sorted by posted date, beginning with the most recent.
Registrants are required to submit a monthly communication report for each oral and arranged communication with a designated public office holder. The name of the most senior paid officer (i.e. the registrant) will appear on all in-house monthly communication reports, whether or not he/she participated in the communication.
Note: Monthly Communication Reports are due on the 15th day of each month for communications that took place in the previous month.
Results below are sorted by posted date, beginning with the most recent.