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
- Canada Transportation Act in terms of providing input on the provisions related to railways and the impact on the Canadian chemical industry
- Canadian Environmental Assessment Act & Regulations as they affect assessment of projects in the chemical industry
- Canadian Environmental Protection Act (CEPA) as it applies to substances produced or used by the chemical industry
- Competition Act in terms of providing input concerning the impact of federal policies on the competitiveness of the Canadian chemical 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 industry
- Chemical statistics in respect of chemical industry data
- Clean Air Regulatory Framework and Comprehensive Air Management System as it impacts companies in the chemical industry
- Climate Change Policy in terms of providing input regarding federal strategies and processes to address greenhouse gas emissions
- Economic & 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
- 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 developments and impacts in the chemical industry within the context of the Responsible Care® Ethic
- 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 into Canada.
Communication Techniques
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Written communication
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Oral 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 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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Hazardous Materials Information Review Commission (HMIRC)
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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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Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
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Members of the House of Commons
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National Energy Board (NEB)
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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 and Emergency Preparedness Canada (PSEPC)
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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)
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 over 45 companies, is an association of chemistry industry leaders commited 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 initiateves. 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 succesful 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.
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 pourpose; sells technology or services related to the manufacture or processng 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.
Government funding
No government funding was received during the last completed financial year.
In-house Organization Contact Information
Address:
805 - 350 SPARKS STREET
OTTAWA, ON K1R 7S8
Canada
Telephone number:
613-237-6215
Ext.
234
Fax number:
613-237-4061
Lobbyists Details
Employees who lobby for the organization
- Kara Edwards,
Manager, Transportation Safety and Security |
No public offices held
- Pierre Gauthier,
Vice-President, Public Affairs |
No public offices held
- ALLISTER HAIN,
DIRECTOR, COMMUNICATIONS, PUBLIC AFFAIRS |
No public offices held
- GORDON LLOYD,
Special Advisor |
No public offices held
- Nancy Marchi,
Communications Manager, Public Affairs |
No public offices held
- John Margeson,
Director, Business and Economics |
No public offices held
- BOB MASTERSON,
PRESIDENT AND CEO |
No public offices held
- RICHARD PATON,
PAST PRESIDENT |
No public offices held
- DAVID PODRUZNY,
VICE-PRESIDENT, BUSINESS & ECONOMICS AND BOARD SECRETARY |
No public offices held
- Luc Robitaille,
Vice-President, Responsible Care |
No public offices held
- Lauren van den Berg,
Senior Analyst, Business and Economics |
No public offices held
- Shannon Watt,
Director Environment and Health Policy |
No public offices held
