Lobbying Information
Subject Matters
- Broadcasting
- Consumer Issues
- Employment and Training
- Energy
- Environment
- Immigration
- Industry
- Infrastructure
- Intellectual Property
- Internal Trade
- International Relations
- International Trade
- Justice and Law Enforcement
- Regional Development
- Science and Technology
- Taxation and Finance
- Telecommunications
- Transportation
Subject matters added through a monthly communication report
Subject Matter Details
Legislative Proposal, Bill or Resolution
- Investment Canada Act, with respect to telecommunications.
- Obligations regarding lawful access, specifically the bill formerly known as Bill C-46, the Investigative Powers for the 21st Century Act
- Obligations regarding lawful access, specifically the bill formerly known as Bill C-47, the Technical Assistance for Law Enforcement in the 21st Century Act
Policies or Program
- Copyright and Intellectual Property, specifically the ongoing consultations on Canadian copyright legislation.
- Environmental Policy – Discussions regarding the Canadian government’s position in response to the recommendations of the Copenhagen Communiqué on Climate Change
- Foreign temporary workers program, with respect to intercompany transfers
- Innovation - discussions regarding the Canadian government's Innovation Agenda; including programs government may be considering to foster innovation in the Canadian ICT industry (e.g. skills & training, centres of excellence, R&D funding and incentives, government use of technology)
- Scientific Research and Experimental Development (SR&ED) Tax Incentive Consultation - To comment on policy and administrative aspects of SR&ED program, in response to consultation
- Spectrum Policy - participation in discussions on Canada's position internationally
- Trade Policy, with respect to BlackBerry market access issues experienced internationally, specifically tariffs and non-tariff trade barriers
- Transportation Policy - Discussions regarding improving local and regional transportation infrastructure in BlackBerry operating regions within Canada
Regulation
- -Canadian Anti-Spam Legislation, specifically the proposed Electronic Commerce Protection Regulations.
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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Canadian Heritage (PCH)
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Communications Security Establishment Canada (CSEC)
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Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
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Export Development Canada (EDC)
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Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev)
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Finance Canada (FIN)
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Global Affairs Canada (GAC)
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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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Justice Canada (JC)
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National Defence (DND)
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National Research Council (NRC)
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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 Health Agency of Canada (PHAC)
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Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness Canada (PSEPC)
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Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC)
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Revenue Canada (RC)
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Senate of Canada
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Shared Services Canada (SSC)
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Technology Partnerships Canada (TPC)
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Treasury Board Of Canada Secretariat (TBS)
In-house Corporation Details
Description of activities
A global leader in wireless innovation, BlackBerry® revolutionized the mobile industry when it was introduced in 1999. Today, BlackBerry aims to inspire the success of our millions of customers around the world by continuously pushing the boundaries of mobile experiences. Founded in 1984 and based in Waterloo, Ontario, BlackBerry operates offices in North America, Europe, Asia Pacific and Latin America.
Responsible officer name and position during the period of this registration
John Chen,
Executive Chair and CEO
Government funding
No government funding was received during the last completed financial year.
In-house Corporation Contact Information
Address:
2200 University Avenue East
Waterloo, ON N2K 0A7
Canada
Telephone number:
519-888-7465
Parent Company Information
BlackBerry Limited is not a subsidiary of any other parent companies.
Subsidiary Beneficiary Information
- Certicom Corp.
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4701 Tahoe Blvd.
Building A
Mississauga, ON L4W 0B5
Canada
- QNX Software Systems Limited
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1001 Farrar Road
Ottawa, ON K2K 0B3
Canada
Lobbyists Details
Senior Officers whose lobbying activities represent less than 20% of their Duties
- John Chen,
Executive Chair and CEO |
No public offices held
- Sandeep Chennakeshu,
President, BTS |
No public offices held
- Ron Louks,
President, Devices and Emerging Solutions |
No public offices held
- Carl Wiese,
President, Global Sales |
No public offices held
- James Yersh,
Chief Financial Officer |
No public offices held
- Steve Zipperstein,
Chief Legal Officer & Corporate Secretary |
No public offices held
Senior Officers and Employees whose lobbying activities represent 20% or more of their Duties
- Eric Smith,
Head of Government Relations, Canada |
No public offices held
