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 4 of 10 (2008-06-26 to 2009-04-22)

Version 4 of 10 (2008-06-26 to 2009-04-22) 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: 2008-03-31
 
List of Government Funding
Government Institution Funding Received in Last Financial Year
Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA) $283,000.00
Canadian Space Agency (CSA) $5,000.00
Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) $5,000.00
Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada (DFAITC) $71,000.00

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: Canadian Commercial Corporation (CCC), Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA), Canadian Space Agency (CSA), Export Development Canada (EDC), Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada (DFAITC), Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
Communication techniques that have been used or are expected to be used in the course of the undertaking:
Informal communications, Meetings, Other types: African delegation, 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: Business Mission to Mozambique and MadascarDiscover Africa Road ShowVisit of the Minister of Finance of SenegalVisit of the Minister of Mines and Mining of ZambiaRencontre international de la Francophonie économiqueSeminar on Egypt's InfrastructureGlobal Petroleum Show
Subject Matter: Prospective: Business Mission to Tunisia and AfDBPromote 2008
 

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)




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