Lobbying Information
Subject Matters
- Agriculture
- Budget
- Climate
- Consumer Issues
- Economic Development
- Employment and Training
- Energy
- Environment
- Financial Institutions
- Government Procurement
- Health
- Industry
- Infrastructure
- Intellectual Property
- Internal Trade
- International Relations
- International Trade
- Labour
- Mining
- National Security/Security
- Privacy and Access to Information
- Regional Development
- Research and Development
- Science and Technology
- Small Business
- Taxation and Finance
- Transportation
Subject Matter Details
Legislative Proposal, Bill or Resolution
- Amendments to the Canadian Environmental Protection Act relating to plastic waste
- Bill C-28, An Act to Amend the Canadian Environmental Protection Act and other Acts. Respecting proposed changes to the assessment and management of Chemicals and Products; the Right to a Healthy Environment; the protection of Vulnerable Populations; the creation of a 'Watch List' for chemical substances; and the protection of confidential business information.
- Canada Transportation Act in terms of providing input on the provisions related to railways and the impact on the Canadian chemical and the plastic industry
- Canadian Environmental Assessment Act and Regulations as they affect assessment of projects in the chemical and plastic industry
- Canadian Environmental Protection Act (CEPA) as it applies to substances produced or used by the chemical and plastic industry
- Competition Act in terms of providing input concerning the impact of federal policies on the competitiveness of the Canadian chemical and plastic industry
- Transportation of Dangerous Goods Act in terms of providing input related to the Transportation Code contained in the chemical industry's Responsible Care® Ethic and the safe management of chemicals in transport
Policies or Program
- Canadian Environmental Protection Act (CEPA) as it relates to Population and Children's Health in terms of providing input on substances used or produced by the chemical and plastic industry
- Chemical statistics in respect of chemical and plastic industry data
- Clean Air Regulatory Framework and Comprehensive Air Management System as it impacts companies in the chemical and plastic industry
- Climate Change Policy in terms of providing input regarding federal strategies and processes to address greenhouse gas emissions
- Communicating concerns with some climate change policies and impact on industry associated with carbon pricing or emissions criteria.
- Communicating with the Government of Canada about COVID-19 pandemic, specifically on the impact and recovery of the economy on the chemical and plastic industry.
- Economic and Fiscal Policy in relation to providing input regarding federal financial/tax issues
- Energy in relation to seeing greater federal/provincial alignment of policies on energy and specifically single window approaches to environmental assessments of energy project to streamline reviews
- Environmental Policy in terms of providing input concerning chemical manufacturing operations and the substances produced and used by the industry
- Federal government plan to set explicit targets for diverting plastic waste and eliminate the unnecessary use of single-use plastics in government operations
- Impact of Clean Fuel Standard (CFS) on industrial operations in Canada
- Marine Policy in terms of providing input on chemical emergency response plans
- Occupational Health and Safety, particularly the Workplace Hazardous Material Information System (WHMIS) and impact of the Globally Harmonized Sytem (GHS) in terms of providing input on development and impact in the chemical industry within the context of the Responsible Care® Ethic
- Risk Assessment and Risk Management in certain plastic consumer products.
- Scientific Research and Experimental Development Tax Credit Program in terms of providing input concerning its applicability to research in the chemical industry
- Water policy in terms of providing input on chemical manufacturing operations and the substances used and produced by the industry
- World Trade Organization (WTO) and regional free trade negotiations and policies in terms of providing input on the impact of exports and imports in Canada.
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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Bank of Canada
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Canada Revenue Agency (CRA)
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Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety (CCOHS)
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Canadian Energy Regulator (CER)
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Canadian Transportation Agency (CTA)
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Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
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Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)
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Finance Canada (FIN)
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Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO)
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Global Affairs Canada (GAC)
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Health Canada (HC)
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House of Commons
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Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC)
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Infrastructure Canada (INFC)
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Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
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Justice Canada (JC)
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National Research Council (NRC)
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Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
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Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC)
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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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Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC)
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Senate of Canada
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Standards Council of Canada (SCC)
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Statistics Canada (StatCan)
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Transportation Safety Board of Canada (TSB)
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Transport Canada (TC)
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Treasury Board Of Canada Secretariat (TBS)
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Western Economic Diversification Canada (WD)
In-house Organization Details
Description of the organization's activities
The Chemistry Industry Association of Canada (formerly the Canadian Chemical Producers’ Association (CCPA)), founded in 1962 and renamed in 2009, has a membership of more than 50 companies, is an association of chemistry industry leaders committed to sustainability through Responsible Care. The mission of the Chemistry Industry Association of Canada is to create value for its members by providing information, policy analysis, advocacy, partnerships and collective initiatives. With members and partners, the association works together to promote the growth and development of all phases of the Canadian industry to be the most environmentally, socially and economically successful group of companies in the world. Our mission is to create a positive business environment for investment and growth in Canada’s value added chemistry companies; and through world class companies working together as leaders in Responsible Care, create value for our economy and provide solutions to the environmental, health and economic challenges facing Canadians. On July 1, 2020, the Association officially launched a Plastics Division, welcoming the members of the former Canadian Plastics Industry Association (CPIA) as part of the CIAC team. CIAC now represents the entire plastics industry value chain from resin producers and raw material suppliers to processors and converters, as well as equipment manufacturers, recyclers and brand owners. The Association represents over 200 chemistry and plastics members combined.
Responsible officer name and position during the period of this registration
Bob Masterson,
PRESIDENT AND CEO
Organization's membership or classes of membership
Companies manufacturing chemicals within Canada, or which as a principal, causes such manufacture, or which is in the process of constructing a chemical manufacturing plant for such purpose; sells technology or services related to the manufacture or processing of chemical products; resells chemical products purchased or obtained for resale and sold as such are eligible for membership. Formal commitment to the principles and codes of practice of Responsible Care® is a condition of membership. Companies handling chemicals but not otherwise eligible for membership may participate in Responsible Care® as partner companies. On July 1, 2020, the Association officially launched a Plastics Division, welcoming the members of the former Canadian Plastics Industry Association (CPIA) as part of the CIAC team. CIAC now represents the entire plastics industry value chain from resin producers and raw material suppliers to processors and converters, as well as equipment manufacturers, recyclers and brand owners. The Association represents over 100 chemistry and plastics members combined.
Government funding
End date of the last completed financial year:
2020-12-31
List of Government Funding
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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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Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC)
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$10,170.00
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No
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Canada Revenue Agency (CRA)
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$25,001.00
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No
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Canadian Career Academy - Canada Ontario Job Grant (COJG) - funded by Government of Canada through Canada Job Grant and Government of Ontario
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$6,915.83
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Yes
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Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
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$17,500.00
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No
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Ontario Ministry of Finance
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$9,945.00
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Yes
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Transport Canada (TC)
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$49,983.33
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Yes
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In-house Organization Contact Information
Address:
45 O'Connor Street, Suite 1240
Ottawa, ON K1P 1A4
Canada
Telephone number:
613-237-6215
Ext.
234
Fax number:
613-237-4061
Lobbyists Details
Employees who lobby for the organization
- David Cherniak,
Senior Policy Analyst, Business and Economics |
No public offices held
- Sanket Das,
Policy Manager, Plastics Division |
No public offices held
- Isabelle Des Chênes,
Executive Vice-President |
No public offices held
- Kara Edwards,
Director, Transportation |
No public offices held
- Don Fusco,
Ontario Director, Government and Stakeholder Relations |
No public offices held
- Kris Kuplais,
Director, Finance and Corporate Services |
No public offices held
- Elena Mantagaris,
Vice-President, Plastics Division |
No public offices held
- Nancy Marchi,
Manager, Executive Services |
No public offices held
- BOB MASTERSON,
PRESIDENT AND CEO |
No public offices held
- Greg Moffatt,
Senior Director, Business and Economics; Lead, Government and Stakeholder Relations - Western Canada |
No public offices held
- Danielle Morrison,
Policy Analyst, Environment and Health |
No public offices held
- Christine Nahas,
Policy Analyst, Environment and Climate Change |
No public offices held
- Christa Seaman,
Director, Plastics Division |
No public offices held
- Shannon Watt,
Vice-President, Sustainability |
No public offices held
