Registry of Lobbyists

Registration - In-house Organization

Canadian Council on Africa / Conseil canadien pour l'Afrique / Jean Gauthier, General Manager

Registration Information

In-house Organization name: Canadian Council on Africa / Conseil canadien pour l'Afrique
Responsible Officer Name: Jean Gauthier, General Manager 
Responsible Officer Change History
Initial registration start date: 2005-12-01
Registration status: Inactive
Registration Number: 892274-5833

Associated Communications

Total Number of Communication Reports: 17

Monthly communication reports in the last 6 months: 0

Version 3 of 10 (2007-11-26 to 2008-06-26)

Version 3 of 10 (2007-11-26 to 2008-06-26) 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.

A. Organization Information

Organization: Canadian Council on Africa / Conseil canadien pour l'Afrique
116 Albert Street
Suite 702
Ottawa, ON  K1P 5G3
Canada
Telephone number: 613-565-3011
Fax number: 613-565-3013  
Responsible officer name and position during the period of this registration: Lucien Bradet, President  
 
Description of the organization's activities: The Canadian Council on Africa (CCAfrica) is the only pan-Canadian organization dedicated to the economic development of AfricaOUR VISIONTo become Canada's leading private sector organization committed to the economic development of a modern globally competitive Africa.OUR MISSIONTo facilitate and promote sustainable increased trade and investment between Canadian and African private and public sectors, according to appropriate corporate social responsibility (CSR) guidelines, for the mutual benefit of all.
Organization's membership or classes of membership: With over 150 members active in every sector of the economy - including infrastructure, education, legal, environmental, energy, consulting, engineering, transportation and mining - and with 5 offices located across Canada, CCAfrica is at the forefront of Canada;s econmic relationship with Africa.Membership of CCAfrica is made up of profit and not-for-profit organizations such as private sector companies, universities, colleges, associations and institutions that are working towards the sustainable economic development of Africa and to the following Membership Core Values:(a) Ethical business practices(b) Good governance(c) Sustainable economic development(d) Open dialogue and(e) Corporate Social Responsibility
 
Was the organization funded in whole or in part by any domestic or foreign government institution in the last completed financial year? Yes
End date of the organization's last completed financial year: 2007-03-31
 
List of Government Funding
Government Institution Funding Received in Last Financial Year
Canadian Space Agency (CSA) $5,000.00
Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada (DFAITC) $45,000.00
Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) $5,000.00
Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA) $45,000.00
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) $5,000.00

B. Lobbyists Employed by the Organization

Name: Lucien Bradet
Position title: President
Public offices held: No
 
Name: Nathalie Desourdy
Position title: Vice-President
Public offices held: No
 
Name: Chris Roberts
Position title: Vice-President
Public offices held: No
 

C. Lobbying Activity Information

Federal departments or organizations which have been or will be communicated with during the course of the undertaking: Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC), Canadian Heritage (PCH), Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA), Canadian Space Agency (CSA), Citizenship and Immigration Canada, Finance Canada (FIN), Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada (DFAITC), Industry Canada, Members of the House of Commons, Natural Resources Canada (NRCan), Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner (OIPC), Privy Council Office (PCO), Senate of Canada, Statistics Canada (StatCan), Transport Canada (TC)
Communication techniques that have been used or are expected to be used in the course of the undertaking:
Informal communications, Meetings, Other types: Conference, Presentations, Telephone calls, Written communications, whether in hard copy or electronic format
 
Subject Matter: Areas of Concern: Agriculture, Education, Employment and Training, Energy, Environment, Financial Institutions, Forestry, Government Procurement, Health, Industry, Infrastructure, International Relations, International Trade, Labour, Mining, Regional Development, Science and Technology, Small Business, Taxation and Finance, Telecommunications, Tourism, Transportation
 
Subject Matter: Retrospective: "Risk, REsponsability and Real Benefits: Mining in Democratic Republic of Congo" Workshop eLearning Africa conference in Nairobi CIM Africa Mining Day Bill C-293 Presentation to the Senate Committee on Foreign Affairs Canadian Pavillion at Algiers International Fair Business Mission to Democratic Republic of Congo African Development Bank Delegation Internship Program to Mali, Rwanda and Tanzania Visit of President of Liberia Forum Africa 2007 conference Exporting Health Products & Services to Africa Madagascar Incoming Business Delegation
Subject Matter: Prospective: Nigerian Busines Delegation Business Mission to African Development Bank & Tunisia Reception of Delegation from Chad Doing Business with Africa Cross-Canada Road Show Business Mission to Madagascar Business Mission to Mozambique Business Mission to Nigeria (Oil and Gas Exposition) President of Zambia with Delegation Internship Program to Africa 2008 Business Mission to West Africa Business Mission to South Africa (Energy) Visit of Prime Minister of Guinea Visit of Prime Minister of Equatorial Guinea Visit of Prime Minister of Cote d'Ivoire Visit of Vice-Prime Minister of Angola Seminars of Angola, Mali, Cote d'Ivoire
 

Details Regarding the Identified Subject Matter

Categories Description
Grant, Contribution or Other Financial Benefit Annual membership fees for Canadian Council on Africa - Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade (DFAIT)
Bill or Resolution Bill C-293: An Act respecting the provision of official development assistance abroad
Policy or Program Canadian Youth Intership Program for Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA)
Grant, Contribution or Other Financial Benefit Grant agreement number S-063738




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