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Who hired who: Updates to the lobbyist registry, Sept. 24 - 28
Registrations
Published: Friday, 09/28/2012 12:17 pm EDT
Published: Friday, 09/28/2012 12:17 pm EDT
Consultant registrations - new (by client)
A list of organizations and corporations that hired consultant lobbyists, and the issues they were hired to lobby on, listed by client.
Sept. 24, 2012 to Sept. 28, 2012
| Client | Lobby Firm | Lobbyist | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Association of Consulting Engineering Companies - Canada / Association des firmes d'ingénieurs-conseils - Canada | Impact Public Affairs | Mullins, Alexandra | Budget - monitoring government infrastructure investment on behalf of our members. This includes ongoing and new programs. Lobbying for a long-term and sustainable level on infrastructure funding that focuses on value term value rather than short term expenditures. Economic Development - ACEC is looking to encourage government departments to develop infrastructure investment programs that will sustain and grow the expertise and capacity of the Canadian consulting engineering sector in order to make it more competitive and to provide long-term value to tax-payers. Government Procurement - The Association of Consulting Engineering Companies - Canada is advocating that Treasury Board, government departments and agencies, change the policy by which it procures consulting engineering services. Use of Qualifications-Based Selection procurement policy is recommended. Infrastructure: The Association of Consulting Engineering Companies - Canada is advocating that a long-term sustainable infrastructure program be created to provide better value to taxpayers. In particular, funding for Infrastructure Canada and Public Works and Government Services Canada are of interest. International Trade - ensure that international trade agreements respect engineering services as a professional service, rather than a commodity. Transportation - long-term strategic transportation policy is required. |
| Association of Consulting Engineering Companies - Canada / LAssociation des firmes dingénieurs-conseils du Canada | IMPACT PUBLIC AFFAIRS | WILLIAMS, HUW | Government Procurement - The Association of Consulting Engineering Companies - Canada is advocating that Treasury Board, government departments and agencies, change the policy by which it procures consulting engineering services. Use of Qualifications-Based Selection procurement policy is recommended. Infrastructure: The Association of Consulting Engineering Companies - Canada is advocating that a long-term sustainable infrastructure program be created to provide better value to taxpayers. In particular, funding for Infrastructure Canada and Public Works and Government Services Canada are of interest. |
| Canadian Association of Defence and Security Industries (CADSI) | Hill+Knowlton Strategies Canada | HUGHES, JACK | To advocate for the development and implementation of a defence and security industrial strategy by the federal government. To advocate for the modernization of Canada's defence and security related procurement processes. |
| Citizens for Safe Technology | Self-Employed | LaBossiere Parr, Danielle | Adopt recommendations of Health Committee 2010 report "An Examination of the Potential Health Impacts of Radiofrequency Electromagnetic Radiation" Industry Canada to eliminate its exceptions guidelines and notify residents of all new cell towers or antennae to be placed in their community Update Health Canada Safety Code 6 to reduce allowable EMR levels |
| Dcns | TACTIX Government Relations Inc. / TACTIX relations gouvernementales inc. | Morgan, Richard A. | Naval Programs |
| Exelis International, Inc. | TACTIX Government Relations Inc. / TACTIX relations gouvernementales inc. | Morgan, Richard A. | Gaining an understanding of and exploring opportunities that may arise from the Canadian Space Agency's Long Term Space Plan. |
| Google Canada | GJH Strategies Inc. | Hunter, Gordon | Shared Services Canada - Email Transformation Initiative (ETI). |
| Groupe Geram Communications Inc. | StrategyCorp Inc. | Rosenfeld, Robert | Seeking Federal government support with respect to diplomatic trade mission and the commemoration of the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Canada and Cameroon |
| Jki Davie Inc | Self-Employed | Côté, Michel | programme federal de constructions de navires militaires (non-combat ships).Suivi de l'évolution du programme et attribution de contrats. |
| Mack Defense | Hill+Knowlton Strategies | Spilka O'Keefe, Meghan | Sales of medium logistics trucks |
| Newman Technologies Inc. | POINTMAN CANADA LTD | HASTINGS, ROBERT | Seeking funding from the DND Defence Industrial Research Program for technology demonstration and commercialization. Seeking funding from the NRC Industrial Research Assistance Program for technology demonstration and commercialization. |
| Nortrax Canada Inc. | GCI Group | Pratt, David | Government Contract Pursued John Deere/Nortrax is interesting in pursuing the Army Heavy Equipment Replacement Program for the Canadian Forces and outreach to other federal departments/agencies for marketing purposes. |
| NovAtel | CFN CONSULTANTS | O'KEEFE, KEVIN | Global Positioning System (GPS) Anti Jamming Capability |
| NovAtel | CFN CONSULTANTS | MACLENNAN, CHARLES | Global Positioning System (GPS) Anti Jamming capability. |
| Ontario Waterway Cruises Inc. | StrategyCorp Inc. | MACNAUGHTON, DAVID | ìSeeking the policy and financial support of the federal government to develop a new operating model for the Trent-Severn Waterway to ensure that its operations are sustainable.' |
| Ontario Waterway Cruises Inc. | StrategyCorp Ottawa | Bourque, John-Christian | ìSeeking the policy and financial support of the federal government to develop a new operating model for the Trent-Severn Waterway to ensure that its operations are sustainable.' |
| Ontario Waterway Cruises Inc. | STRATEGYCORP OTTAWA | SAMSON, LISA | ìSeeking the policy and financial support of the federal government to develop a new operating model for the Trent-Severn Waterway to ensure that its operations are sustainable.' |
| Toronto Community & Culture Centre | Self-Employed | Gillies, Philip | Exploring grant opportunities under Community Historical Recognition Program in Citizenship and Immigration Canada Seeking funding under the Inter-Action Program of Citizenship and Immigration Canada Seeking grant funding under Asian Heritage Month program of Citizenship and Immigration Canada. |
| TPG Capital, L.P. | The Rothwell Group Inc. | DUGUAY, LEO | Contact and communication with several Government Departments to discuss topics of general interest to client, which may include: - Discussion regarding what could make Canada a more attractive and competitive place for foreign investments (general information) - Foreign investment and trade as it pertains to Foreign Investment Agreements and Free Trade Agreements generally -Discussions regarding improved taxation and investment framework for increased investment into Canada Taxation and Finance - Monitoring of Canadian policies and positions with respect to ongoing Tax Treaty negotiations and Tax Protocol between: - Canada and Australia (treaty) - Canada and UK (treaty) - Canada and Barbados (protocol) |
| UFC Ultimate Fighting Championship | The Capital Hill Group / Le Groupe Capital Hill | Drouin, Frank | UFC is advocating for amendments to the Criminal Code of Canada which will sanction mixed martial arts at the professional level in Canada. |
| Ultramar Ltd. / Ultramar Ltee. | TACTIX Government Relations Inc. / TACTIX relations gouvernementales inc. | Morgan, Richard A. | Communicating with the federal government on matters pertaining to petroleum refining and distribution as it proceeds with developing regulations in support of the Government of Canada's "Turning the Corner" environmental strategy. |
| Union of Canadian Transportation Employees / Union canadienne des employés des transports | West Star Communications Corporation | Tieleman, Bill | Opposition to closure of Kitsilano Coast Guard Station - Vancouver |
Consultant registrations - new (by lobby firm)
A list of lobby firms with new clients.
Sept. 24, 2012 to Sept. 28, 2012
| Lobby Firm | Lobbyist | Client |
|---|---|---|
| CFN CONSULTANTS | O'KEEFE, KEVIN | NovAtel |
| CFN CONSULTANTS | MACLENNAN, CHARLES | NovAtel |
| GCI Group | Pratt, David | Nortrax Canada Inc. |
| GJH Strategies Inc. | Hunter, Gordon | Google Canada |
| Hill+Knowlton Strategies | Spilka O'Keefe, Meghan | Mack Defense |
| Hill+Knowlton Strategies Canada | HUGHES, JACK | Canadian Association of Defence and Security Industries (CADSI) |
| Impact Public Affairs | Mullins, Alexandra | Association of Consulting Engineering Companies - Canada / Association des firmes d'ingénieurs-conseils - Canada |
| IMPACT PUBLIC AFFAIRS | WILLIAMS, HUW | Association of Consulting Engineering Companies - Canada / LAssociation des firmes dingénieurs-conseils du Canada |
| POINTMAN CANADA LTD | HASTINGS, ROBERT | Newman Technologies Inc. |
| Self-Employed | LaBossiere Parr, Danielle | Citizens for Safe Technology |
| Self-Employed | Côté, Michel | Jki Davie Inc |
| Self-Employed | Gillies, Philip | Toronto Community & Culture Centre |
| StrategyCorp Inc. | Rosenfeld, Robert | Groupe Geram Communications Inc. |
| StrategyCorp Inc. | MACNAUGHTON, DAVID | Ontario Waterway Cruises Inc. |
| StrategyCorp Ottawa | Bourque, John-Christian | Ontario Waterway Cruises Inc. |
| STRATEGYCORP OTTAWA | SAMSON, LISA | Ontario Waterway Cruises Inc. |
| TACTIX Government Relations Inc. / TACTIX relations gouvernementales inc. | Morgan, Richard A. | Dcns |
| TACTIX Government Relations Inc. / TACTIX relations gouvernementales inc. | Morgan, Richard A. | Exelis International, Inc. |
| TACTIX Government Relations Inc. / TACTIX relations gouvernementales inc. | Morgan, Richard A. | Ultramar Ltd. / Ultramar Ltee. |
| The Capital Hill Group / Le Groupe Capital Hill | Drouin, Frank | UFC Ultimate Fighting Championship |
| The Rothwell Group Inc. | DUGUAY, LEO | TPG Capital, L.P. |
| West Star Communications Corporation | Tieleman, Bill | Union of Canadian Transportation Employees / Union canadienne des employés des transports |
Consultant registrations - renewals (by client)
A list of organizations and corporations that renewed their relationship with a consultant lobbyist, listed by client.
Sept. 24, 2012 to Sept. 28, 2012
| Client | Lobby Firm | Lobbyist |
|---|---|---|
| Avcorp Industries Inc. | SUMMA STRATEGIES CANADA INC. | HUBLEY, TRACEY |
| Canadian Hydropower Association | Turner McGrath Strategics Inc | McGrath, David |
| École de technologie supérieure | Stonecliffe Consulting Group Inc. | Dulude, André |
| Equifax Canada Inc. | CAPITAL HILL GROUP (THE)/LE GROUPE CAPITAL HILL | DOVER, STEVEN |
| LifeScan Canada Ltd. | Patrick Dion & Associates | DION, PATRICK |
| Mining Association of Canada / L'Association miniere du Canada | Global Public Affairs | Raad Gil, Aysha |
| Nexter Group Systems | GCI Group | Pratt, David |
| Riverland Ag Corp | StrategyCorp | Rust, Martin |
| Seabridge Gold Inc. | The Capital Hill Group | WOODS, NANCI |
| Teck Resources Limited | McMillan LLP | Tougas, Francois |
| TPG Capital, L.P. | APCO WORLDWIDE (CANADA) | ZELIKOVITZ, EVAN |
| WestJet | HILL + KNOWLTON STRATEGIES | GIBBONS, ANDY |
Consultant registrations - renewals (by lobby firm)
A list of organizations and corporations that renewed their relationship with a consultant lobbyist, listed by lobby firm.
Sept. 24, 2012 to Sept. 28, 2012
| Lobby Firm | Lobbyist | Client |
|---|---|---|
| APCO WORLDWIDE (CANADA) | ZELIKOVITZ, EVAN | TPG Capital, L.P. |
| CAPITAL HILL GROUP (THE)/LE GROUPE CAPITAL HILL | DOVER, STEVEN | Equifax Canada Inc. |
| GCI Group | Pratt, David | Nexter Group Systems |
| Global Public Affairs | Raad Gil, Aysha | Mining Association of Canada / L'Association miniere du Canada |
| HILL + KNOWLTON STRATEGIES | GIBBONS, ANDY | WestJet |
| McMillan LLP | Tougas, Francois | Teck Resources Limited |
| Patrick Dion & Associates | DION, PATRICK | LifeScan Canada Ltd. |
| Stonecliffe Consulting Group Inc. | Dulude, André | École de technologie supérieure |
| StrategyCorp | Rust, Martin | Riverland Ag Corp |
| SUMMA STRATEGIES CANADA INC. | HUBLEY, TRACEY | Avcorp Industries Inc. |
| The Capital Hill Group | WOODS, NANCI | Seabridge Gold Inc. |
| Turner McGrath Strategics Inc | McGrath, David | Canadian Hydropower Association |
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