Lobbying Information
Subject Matters
- Broadcasting
- Budget
- Constitutional Issues
- Employment and Training
- Financial Institutions
- Immigration
- Industry
- Justice and Law Enforcement
- Pensions
- Small Business
- Taxation and Finance
- Telecommunications
Subject Matter Details
Legislative Proposal, Bill or Resolution
- Common Regulator - Advocate for a common securities regulator.
- Federal budget -issues relating to tax and incentives for small businesses.
- Written Submission and meetings with Canada Revenue Agency and Department of Finance on application of Goods and Services Tax and Harmonized Sales Tax to financial services ( Bill C-9).
Policies or Program
- Acquaint MPs and Bureaucrats with IIAC and key issues: simplifying legislation and regulation; encouraging federal government to support a capital markets strategy; dealing with federal government tax efficiencies and improvements and Canadian market competitiveness.
- Discussion regarding restoring the tax treatment of broker warrents as to not discourage small issuers or eliminate a financing tool for regional dealers.
- Presentation makde on capital raising process in Canada and what could make Canada a more competitive place for investments (general information).
- Providing investment industry perspective and recommendations regarding Immigrant Investor Programs in Canada.
- US Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act (FATCA) - (US Act)- Oral and written submissions to depatment of finance on the effect FATCA will have on Canadian financial institutions and urging Canadian policy makers to meet with US officials to discuss exemptions for Canadian financial institutions from these requirements.
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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Canada Revenue Agency (CRA)
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Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC)
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Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
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Finance Canada (FIN)
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House of Commons
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Industry Canada
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Members of the House of Commons
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Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada (OPC)
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Senate of Canada
Government institutions added through a monthly communication report
- Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Canada
In-house Organization Details
Description of the organization's activities
The Investment Industry Association of Canada (IIAC) is the national professional association of the Canadian investment industry. The IIAC represents the position of the Canadian investment industry in regulatory and public policy issues to promote efficient, fair and competitive capital markets for Canada.
Responsible officer name and position during the period of this registration
Ian Russell,
President and CEO
Organization's membership or classes of membership
The IIAC membership is comprised to securities dealers and investment dealers carrying on business in Canada.
Government funding
No government funding was received during the last completed financial year.
In-house Organization Contact Information
Address:
11 King St. W
Suite 1600
Toronto, ON M5H 4C7
Canada
Telephone number:
416-865-3036
Fax number:
416-364-4861
Lobbyists Details
Employees who lobby for the organization
- Michelle Alexander,
Vice-President |
No public offices held
- Barbara Amsden,
Managing Director |
No public offices held
- Susan Copland,
Managing Director |
No public offices held
- Richard Morin,
Managing Director |
No public offices held
- Jack Rando,
Managing Director |
No public offices held
- Ian Russell,
President and CEO |
No public offices held
- Annie Smith,
Managing Director |
No public offices held
- Andrea Taylor,
Managing Director |
No public offices held
