Lobbying Information
Subject Matters
- Defence
- Energy
- Government Procurement
- Industry
- Intellectual Property
- Internal Trade
- International Trade
- Science and Technology
Subject Matter Details
Grant, Contribution or Other Financial Benefit
- Canadian Space Agency (Unsolicited Proposals for Science and Technology Development Program Contracts) with regard to future mission concepts and innovative studies.
- Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada for Research and Development Programs with regard to MacDonald, Dettwiler and Associates Inc. Satellite Infrastructure Servicing (SIS) program.
Grant, Contribution or Other Financial Benefit, Policies or Program
- Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat - addressing questions relating to existing or potential contracts with respect to Space Robotics and Exploration programs.
Legislative Proposal, Bill or Resolution, Policies or Program
- Global Affairs Canada with respect to MDA's licensing and exporting practice; Canadian space program and opportunities for Canada in space robotics/exploration; programs related the Canada-India Economic Partnership Agreement
- Members of the House of Commons - advocacy re programs in respect of Canada Space Agency, National Defence, Public Works and Government Services Canada, Foreign Affairs and International Trade; Canada's trade policy and the Export and Import Permit Act and Export Control List relating to MDA's exporting history (visas and export controls); Canadian space and technology programs related to robotics.
Legislative Proposal, Bill or Resolution, Policies or Program, Regulation
- Public Services and Procurement Canada - Canadian ship programs and procurement strategy; RADARSAT Constellation Mission (RCM)
Policies or Program
- Canadian Commercial Corporation - Canada's international trade policy and export policy in respect of international robotics and space projects.
- Canadian Heritage (PCH) - Canada's trade policy re export controls, the Export Control List and MDA's exporting history (visas and export controls); Canadian space and technology programs related to robotics.
- Canadian Space Agency Programs with regard to MacDonald, Dettwiler and Associates Inc. Satellite Infrastructure Servicing (SIS) Program
- Environment and Climate Change Canada - Canadian Operations and Environmental Programs in respect of Canadian pipelines and environmental response.
- Natural Resources Canada - RADARSAT Constellation Mission (RCM); Canadian Operations and Environmental Programs in respect of surveillance and pipelines
- Transport Canada - Canadian Operations and Environmental programs as they relate to safety and security, intelligence, surveillance and reconaissance, marine safety and environmental response.
Communication Techniques
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Written communication
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Oral communication
Government Institutions
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Canadian Commercial Corporation (CCC)
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Canadian Heritage (PCH)
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Canadian Space Agency (CSA)
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Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)
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Global Affairs Canada (GAC)
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House of Commons
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Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
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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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Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC)
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Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP)
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Transport Canada (TC)
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Treasury Board Of Canada Secretariat (TBS)
In-house Corporation Details
Description of activities
Design and development of space and terrestrial robotic solutions for orbital or planetary science applications, including next-generation space robotics for planetary exploration and on-orbit satellite servicing and repair, on-site engineering support for major space programs, and terrestrial applications including microsurgery, nuclear facility servicing, and others.
Responsible officer name and position during the period of this registration
Donald Thornton,
General Manager, Robotics & Automation
Government funding
No government funding was received during the last completed financial year.
In-house Corporation Contact Information
Address:
9445 Airport Road
Brampton, ON L6S 4J3
Canada
Telephone number:
905-790-2800
Fax number:
905-790-4400
Parent Company Information
- MDA Systems Holdings Ltd. (Direct Parent)
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13800 Commerce Parkway
Richmond, BC V6V 2J3
Canada
Subsidiary Beneficiary Information
MacDonald, Dettwiler and Associates Inc. does not have any subsidiaries that could have a direct interest in the outcome of the undertaking
Lobbyists Details
Senior Officers whose lobbying activities represent less than 20% of their Duties
- John Dunlop,
Director, MSS & RWS |
No public offices held
- Dan King,
Director, Business Development - Orbital Robotics |
No public offices held
- Timothy Reedman,
Director, Commercial Systems |
No public offices held
- Donald Thornton,
General Manager, Robotics & Automation |
No public offices held
Senior Officers and Employees whose lobbying activities represent 20% or more of their Duties
- Leslie Swartman,
Manager, Public Affairs |
No public offices held
