Lobbying Information
Subject Matters
- Aboriginal Affairs
- Agriculture
- Broadcasting
- Consumer Issues
- Defence
- Economic Development
- Education
- Employment and Training
- Energy
- Environment
- Financial Institutions
- Government Procurement
- Health
- Immigration
- Industry
- Infrastructure
- Intellectual Property
- Internal Trade
- International Relations
- International Trade
- Mining
- Regional Development
- Research and Development
- Science and Technology
- Small Business
- Taxation and Finance
- Telecommunications
- Transportation
Subject Matter Details
Grant, Contribution or Other Financial Benefit
- CATA Alliance proposed an alternative, proportional stimulus partially repayable loan for established emerging technology companies. The stimulus is linked to available government data via the SR&ED program
- Federal Gov extend the go digital program to apply to all advanced technologies that will improve Canadian company/organization productivity and competitiveness. Grants or tax credits to "buy Canadian" are proposed.
Grant, Contribution or Other Financial Benefit, Policies or Program
- COVID19 stimulus funding for established emerging technology companies in need to liquidity to pivot and or grow their business in a changing digital export environment.
- CRA Tax Incentive Program with respect to Scientific Research & Experimental Development (SR&ED) tax credits, incentives available to Canadian businesses for R&D - Research and Development. Proposed COVID19 stimulus for technology SMEs based on available SR&ED gov data.
Legislative Proposal, Bill or Resolution
- proposed changes to the tax treatment of privately held corporations:
for the federal government to set aside proposed new tax changes in favour of a comprehensive review of Canadian tax policy.
Legislative Proposal, Bill or Resolution, Policies or Program, Regulation
- CRTC with respect to internet policies in regards to the implementationof traffic shaping by(often referred to as throttling or choking) on datatravelling to/from ISP
Policies or Program
- Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) and Global Affairs Canada with respect to developing a "national" brand through Canadian Pavilions
- COVID19 financing of women in business. CATA Alliance is requesting diversity transparency for COVID19 funding and general diversity transparency and reporting when government funds (such as CPP and pension funds and other programs) match venture financing funds. Women led and or owned companies receive only 2.7% of venture funding, despite the evidence that women led/owned businesses have exceptional profitability. When federal funds match these biassed programs, they are deepening the gender divide in business financing.
- Industrial Assistance Research Program and Program for Export Development with respect to stimulating Small Medium Enterprise (SME) growth.
- Status of Women Canada with respect to developing IT capacity for women- attracting them to the IT sector, retaining them in the IT sector.
- Youth Employment Strategies and Awareness Programs with respect to investment in education - programs to increase enrolment in IT programs, attracting young workforce.
Policies or Program, Regulation
- Canadian Telecommunications and Cyber Protection - Information Sharing and Protection Under the Emergency Management Act with respect to best practices in public safety and security, emergency preparedness in relation to interoperability with First Responder technology and technology in general.
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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Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA)
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Canada Revenue Agency (CRA)
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Canadian International Trade Tribunal (CITT)
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Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC)
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Canadian Space Agency (CSA)
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Canadian Transportation Agency (CTA)
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Competition Tribunal (CT)
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Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
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Finance Canada (FIN)
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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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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 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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Service Canada (ServCan)
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Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC)
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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
Canadian Advanced Technology Alliance (CATAAlliance) is Canada's leading, most influential and entrepreneurial technology alliance. It is committed to growing the global competitiveness of its members, 80% of which are currently active exporters. The common purpose that unites the membership is CATAAlliance's commitment to members' business growth. With offices across the country, we are focused on the provision of business services and government relations programs that conserve and leverage member resources. Because members are action-oriented businesses, CATAAlliance responds with action when members need specific services or activities. The "Traditional Champion" of Canadian research and development, CATAAlliance's mission is to stimulate "Global Business Growth" through the forces of Canadian innovation and strategic partnership.
Responsible officer name and position during the period of this registration
Suzanne Grant,
CEO
Organization's membership or classes of membership
CATAAlliance is dedicated to growing your business. On an ongoing basis CATAAlliance offers services, benefits, strategic business tools and advocacy programs to help its members. Including SME growth, forecasts for decision-makers, commercialization, advanced security, vendor outreach, cost reduction for privacy compliance, innovation advocacy, technology community engagement, TechAction CEO, seminars, surveys, research, a content management web site and new services.
Government funding
No government funding was received during the last completed financial year.
In-house Organization Contact Information
Address:
207 Bank Street, Suite 416
Ottawa, ON K2P 2N2
Canada
Telephone number:
613-697-8818
Lobbyists Details
Employees who lobby for the organization
- Suzanne Grant,
CEO |
No public offices held
- Paul LaBarge,
Chairman of the board |
No public offices held
- Russ Roberts,
Senior Director |
No public offices held
