Lobbying Information
Subject Matters
- Environment
- Infrastructure
- Taxation and Finance
- Transportation
Subject matters added through a monthly communication report
Subject Matter Details
Policies or Program
- DEDICATED FUNDING FOR URBAN PUBLIC TRANSIT - CAMPAIGN TO IMPLEMENT A DEDICATED PORTION OF FEDERAL FUNDING PROGRAMS SPECIFICALLY FOR PUBLIC TRANSIT PROJECTS; INCLUDES PRE-BUDGET RECOMMENDATIONS AND PROPOSALS.
- MUNICIPAL INFRASTRUCTURE INVESTMENT - ACTIVITY TO PROMOTE FEDERAL INVESTMENT IN MUNICIPAL INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS; INCLUDES PRE-BUDGET RECOMMENDATIONS AND PROPOSALS.
- NATIONAL TRANSIT STRATEGY - DEVELOPMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE, INTEGRATED NATIONAL POLICY ON PUBLIC TRANSIT, INCLUDING ELEMENTS ADDRESSING FUNDING, LAND USE, RESEARCH, INCENTIVES AND ACCOUNTABILITY.
- TAX EXEMPTION OF EMPLOYER-PROVIDED TRANSIT BENEFITS - CAMPAIGN TO ALLOW EMPLOYERS TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEES WITH A TRANSIT BENEFIT FOR THE JOURNEY TO WORK THAT WOULD BE EXEMPTED FROM INCOME TAX.
Communication Techniques
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Written communication
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Oral communication
Government Institutions
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Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
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Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions
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Canada Labour Relations Board (CLRB)
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Canadian Transportation Agency (CTA)
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Environment Canada
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Finance Canada (FIN)
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Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada (DFAITC)
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Health Canada (HC)
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House of Commons
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Human Resources Development Canada (HRDC)
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Industry Canada
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Justice Canada (JC)
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Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
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Prime Minister's Office (PMO)
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Privy Council Office (PCO)
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Statistics Canada (StatCan)
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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
THE CANADIAN URBAN TRANSIT ASSOCIATION IS THE VOICE FOR ENHANCING THE PUBLIC TRANSIT INDUSTRY IN CANADA. ITS MISSION IS TO ESTABLISH PUBLIC TRANSIT AS THE PRIMARY SOLUTION TO URBAN MOBILITY IN THE ACHIEVEMENT OF SUSTAINABLE TRANSPORTATION, AND TO ASSIST ITS MEMBERS IN THE FULFILLMENT OF THEIR MANDATES. ITS GOALS ARE TO:1. PROVIDE MEMBERS WITH ONGOING INTELLIGENCE ABOUT THE ENVIRONMENT IN WHICH THEY DO BUSINESS, AND DEVELOP STRATEGIES TO ASSIST THEM IN SUCCESSFULLY MANAGING RELEVANT ISSUES. 2. MAXIMIZE MEMBER ACCESS TO INFORMATION ON TECHNICAL AND OPERATIONAL MATTERS. 3. ASSIST MEMBERS TO IMPROVE THE EFFICIENCY, EFFECTIVENESS AND OVERALL COMPETITIVENESS OF THEIR SERVICES AND PRODUCTS. 4. RAISE PUBLIC UNDERSTANDING OF THE LARGER ISSUES AFFECTING URBAN TRANSPORTATION AND CREATE AND MAINTAIN A POSITIVE INDUSTRY IMAGE. 5. MAINTAIN STRONG TIES WITH OTHER PASSENGER TRANSPORTATION INDUSTRY STAKEHOLDERS. 6. INFLUENCE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT DECISIONS THAT MAY HAVE AN IMPACT ON THE URBAN TRANSIT INDUSTRY, AND ASSIST ITS MEMBERS IN INFLUENCING PROVINCIAL, REGIONAL AND MUNICIPAL ACTIONS TO PROMOTE THE DEVELOPMENT OF SOUND PUBLIC POLICY DESIGNED TO ACHIEVE TRANSPORTATION SUSTAINABILITY.
Responsible officer name and position during the period of this registration
MICHAEL ROSCHLAU,
PRESIDENT & CEO
Organization's membership or classes of membership
MEMBERSHIP INCLUDES 120 TRANSIT SYSTEMS, 15 GOVERNMENT AGENCIES (FEDERAL, PROVINCIAL AND MUNICIPAL), 250 BUSINESS MEMBERS (FIRMS OR PERSONS ENGAGED IN THE MANUFACTURE OR SALE OF TRANSIT EQUIPMENT OR SERVICES)INCLUDING CONSULTANTS, AND 70 AFFILIATES.
Government funding
No government funding was received during the last completed financial year.
In-house Organization Contact Information
Address:
Suite 1401, 55 York Street
Toronto, ON M5J 1R7
Canada
Telephone number:
416-365-9800
Ext.
104
Fax number:
416-365-1295
Lobbyists Details
Employees who lobby for the organization
- REBECCA BENAISSA,
DIRECTOR OF FINANCE & ADMINISTRATION |
No public offices held
- PATRICK LECLERC,
DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC AFFAIRS |
No public offices held
- CHRISTOPHER NORRIS,
DIRECTOR OF TECHNICAL SERVICES |
No public offices held
- NANCY ORTENBURG,
DIRECTOR OF EDUCATION & TRAINING |
No public offices held
- MAUREEN SHUELL,
DIRECTOR OF COMMUNICATIONS |
No public offices held