Who hired who: Updates to the lobbyist registry, Nov. 9 - 16

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.
Nov 09, 2012 to Nov 16, 2012

Client	Lobby Firm	Lobbyist	Detail
American Registry of Internet Numbering	Self-Employed	Hamilton, Lynne	The American Registry for Internet Numbering (ARIN) is one of five regional internet registries in the world and is a self-regulated body charged with managing the distribution of internet number resources for Canada, the United States and the Caribbean. ARIN provides services related to the technical coordination and management of internet addresses and facilitates the development of consensus-based policies initiated by the global internet community. The American Registry of Internet Numbering seeks to educate public office holders about the organization and the importance of maintaining an accurate WHOIS database. This may lead to proposals for legislative change in the longer term but none foreseen at this time.
Association of International Automobile Manufacturers of Canada / L'Association des fabricants internationaux d'automobiles du Canada	Self-Employed	CRAIB, LAUREL	Beyond the Borders Working Group - Activities to harmonize and streamline trade and border processes between Canada and the United States Canada-Korea Free Trade Negotiations - ensure that any negotiations maintain a level-playing field for vehicle sales in Canada Canadian Environmental Protection Act - the implementation of the regulations concerning GHG emissions from motor vehicles for model years 2011-2016 as well as the proposals for the regulation of GHG emissons from motor vehicles from 2017-2025 Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999 - reduction of mercury use in vehicles Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety Standards - Consultation and discussion on proposed amendments to various standards to harmonize with similar Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS) in the United States. Principle activitiy on CMVSS 208, 108, 126, 101 and 114 Chemical Management Plan under Canadian Environmental Protection Act,1999 - risk management plans for chemical substance of concern potentially contained within the automobile or its components. Recent chemical plans impacting the automobile include BNST, HBCD, decaBDE Extended Producer Responsibilty - proposals for end of life management for ozone depleting substances and VOC's Finance Canada - Finished Vehicle Tariff Reduction - lowering of MFN tariff on finished vehicles from 6.1% to 2.5% (consistent with the United States) Human Resources Skills Development Canada -Canadian Automotive Repair and Service Council - improving employment opportunities, training, and status of automotive repair and service technicions Incentives for advanced technology and fuel efficient vehicles - provision of incentives to encourage consumer purchase more fuel efficient vehicles Industry Canada - Strategic Policy for Automotive Sector - pertaining to retention of North American production percentage, ensuring interests of all manufacturers and distributors are treated equitably On-Road Vehicle and Emissions Regulations - ensure harmonization of standards with the United States Rail Freight Service Review - Ensuring that rail shippers have access to appropriate service level agreements and commercial dispute resolution mechanisms Regulatory Cooperation Council under the Shared Vision for Perimeter Security and Economic Competitiveness Policies or Program, Regulatory Cooperation Council work on Transportation and Environment sub-committees to harmonize both vehicle safety standards and emission standards on a North American basis Transport Canada - Federal infrastructure - New crossing between Windsor and Detroit. Vancouver Gateway, Halifax Gateway -to facilitate international trade Transport Canada - Road Safety - Development of voluntary provisions to address depictions of speed and unsafe driving in vehicle advertising World Trade Organization decisions affecting the automotive industry in Canada - Doha Round and MFN tariff reductions
Bavarian Nordic A/S	JPOM INC.	WRIGHT, JOHN	Policies or Program National Security, ability to provide operational forces optimal protection against specific biological threats Government Contract Pursued, Public Health, type, quantity and efficacy of existing smallpox vaccines, and intent to enhance these provisions Public Safety, status of Canada's preparedness against biological weapon threats
Canadian Alliance on Mental Illness and Mental Health / Alliance canadienne pour la maladie mentale et la santé mentale	Impact Public Affairs	Baker, Alana	Increased funding for mental health services.
Canadian Association of Naturopathic Doctors / LAssociation canadienne des docteurs en naturopathie	HILL+KNOWLTON STRATEGIES	Cerovic, Angela	Naturopathic doctors (NDs) are seeking greater authority to prescribe particular narcotics and controlled substances - that are currently under the federal Controlled Drugs and Substances Act ñ to allow for consistent access of their services, right across the country. In addition, NDs are seeking exemption from GST/HST under the Excise Tax Act.
Cliffs Natural Resources Inc.	Hill+Knowlton Strategies	Pasi, Melissa	Government of Canada policy related to mining industry operations and infrastructure and new projects. Cliffs provides regular updates on its existing mining operations and proposed projects.
CNOOC International Limited	Hill+Knowlton Strategies	Henley, Matthew	Investment Canada Act as it relates to the proposed acquisition of Nexen New Canadian Environmental Assessment Act (CEAA) as it relates to the approval process for energy projects.
CNOOC International Limited	Hill+Knowlton Strategies Canada	HUGHES, JACK	Investment Canada Act as it relates to the proposed acquisition of Nexen New Canadian Environmental Assessment Act (CEAA) as it relates to the approval process for energy projects.
Collège Boréal	StrategyCorp Inc.	Rosenfeld, Robert	Discussions about the role of the Official Languages Support Program for facility development. Engaging Northern Ontario Economic Diversification, Heritage Canada and Health Canada on grants and applications for official language support programs. Infrastructure support and funding for campus infrastructure projects Seeking funding from The Strategic Plan To Foster Immigration To Francophone Minority Communities.
Collège Boréal	STRATEGYCORP OTTAWA	SAMSON, LISA	Discussions about the role of the Official Languages Support Program for facility development. Engaging Northern Ontario Economic Diversification, Heritage Canada and Health Canada on grants and applications for official language support programs. Infrastructure support and funding for campus infrastructure projects Seeking funding from The Strategic Plan To Foster Immigration To Francophone Minority Communities.
Concentra Financial Services Association	Fasken Martineau DuMoulin LLP	Christensen, Koker	Amendment to Bank Act to facilitate creation of cooperative banks.
Elbit Systems Limited	CFN CONSULTANTS	Irwin, Steven	PROVIDE ADVICE, COUNSEL AND EXPERTISE TO ASSIST ELBIT SYSTEMS IN MARKETING ITS PRODUCTS TO DND AND PUBLIC SAFETY CANADA.
Fusion Énergie inc.	Self-Employed	Paradis, Yves	Programme d'Aide à la Recherche Industrielle (PARI), a) Réalisation du projet de recherche et développement présenté au programme
Impact Auto Auctions	Counsel Public Affairs Inc.	Staviss, Marcus	Inviting Local MP to attend and speak at Impact Auto Auction's facility grand opening event.
Kongsberg Defence Systems	CFN CONSULTANTS	Rousseau, Georges	ADVICE AND ASSISTANCE IN SECURING BUSINESS FOR MISSILE SYSTEMS.
Kongsberg Defence Systems	CFN CONSULTANTS	Irwin, Steven	ADVICE AND ASSISTANCE IN SECURING BUSINESS FOR MISSILE SYSTEMS.
Les Réseaux Cyr inc.	Séguin et Associés	Séguin, Nathalie Gisèle	Recherche de subvention pour la recherche et le développement d'un pont logiciel entre deux technologies que l'organisation utilise et que ses clients, aussi, utilisent. Ce projet pourra faire l'objet de commercialisation et d'augmentation des revenus.
Mining Association of Canada / l'association miniere du canada	Couzin Taylor LLP	Nikolakakis, Angelo	Bill C-45, Budget Implementation Act II, with respect to proposed income tax measures on "foreign affiliate dumping".
Pfizer Canada Inc.	StrategyCorp Inc.	Rosenfeld, Robert	National Immunization Strategy. Advocacy to seek continued funding in vaccines. Science and Technology Strategy, Advantage Canada or any Government policy or program initiatives to support Research and Development in Canada, and advocate for the development of a Biopharma sectoral strategy in support of more research & development in Canada
Précision JLM inc.	NexPlan Expert inc.	Ethier, Michel	Demande de renseignement et de rendez-vous avec le conseiller régional du CNRC-PARI pour une contribution financière à un projet d'automatisation industrielle. Demande de support financier auprès de Developpement Éconoomique Canada pour l'achat d'équipements industriels pour l'automatisation de procédé en vue d'augmenter la productivité de l'entreprise.
Purdue Pharma Canada	PROSPECTUS ASSOCIATES IN CORPORATE DEVELOPMENT INC	EVERSHED, ROBERT	Issues relating to the patent of OxyContin under the Drug Patent Act
Research in Motion Limited	Hill+Knowlton Strategies Canada	HUGHES, JACK	Copyright and Intellectual Property, specifically the ongoing consultations on Canadian copyright legislation. Environmental Policy ñ Discussions regarding the Canadian governments position in response to the recommendations of the Copenhagen Communiqué on Climate Change Obligations regarding lawful access, specifically the bill formerly known as Bill C-46, the Investigative Powers for the 21st Century Act Obligations regarding lawful access, specifically the bill formerly known as Bill C-47, the Technical Assistance for Law Enforcement in the 21st Century Act Scientific Research and Experimental Development (SR&ED) Tax Incentive Consultation - To comment on policy and administrative aspects of SR&ED program, in response to consultation Spectrum Policy - participation in discussions on Canada's position internationally Trade Policy, with respect to RIM market access issues experienced internationally, specifically tariffs and non-tariff trade barriers Transportation Policy - Discussions regarding improving local and regional transportation infrastructure in RIM operating regions within Canada
Sherritt International Corporation	Fleishman Hillard	Mason, Colleen	discussion of issues relating to accessibility and costs of the transportation of coal on Canadian transportation networks for the client issues relating to Canada's trade and diplomatic relationships with Cuba, Madagascar and Indoniesia and how they imapct extractive sector Reduction of Carbon Dioxide Emissions from Coal-Fired Generation of Electricity Regulation
Solutions Plastik inc.	Self-Employed	Bonneau, André	Recherche de financement auprès de Développement Économique Canada dans le cadre d'un projet d'acquisition de nouveaux équipements. L'aide financière envisagée est un prêt remboursable sans intérêt
Statoil Canada Ltd.	Hill+Knowlton Strategies	Henley, Matthew	Canada-Newfoundland Atlantic Accord Implementation Act with respect to access to infrastructure which is currently not part of the act.
The Standard Life Assurance Company of Canada	NATIONAL Public Relations	Mitton, Stephanie	Pooled Registered Pension Plans and financial literacy as it pertains to the following bills: Bill C-45, The Jobs and Growth Act Bill C-28, An Act to amend the Financial Consumer Agency of Canada Act Bill C-25, Pooled Registered Pension Plans Act
Tim Hortons Advertising & Promotion Fund (Canada) Inc.	Earnscliffe Strategy Group	Norquay, Geoff	Elimination of the penny as announced by the Minister of Finance in Budget 2012. Foreign Temporary Worker's Program with respect to increasing the number of foreign temporary workers allowed into Canada.
W3 Technologies inc.	Séguin et Associés	Séguin, Nathalie Gisèle	Recherche de subvention pour développement de logiciel web personnalisé.

Consultant registrations - new (by lobby firm)
A list of lobby firms with new clients.
Nov 09, 2012 to Nov 16, 2012

Lobby Firm	Lobbyist	Client
CFN CONSULTANTS	Irwin, Steven	Elbit Systems Limited
CFN CONSULTANTS	Rousseau, Georges	Kongsberg Defence Systems
CFN CONSULTANTS	Irwin, Steven	Kongsberg Defence Systems
Counsel Public Affairs Inc.	Staviss, Marcus	Impact Auto Auctions
Couzin Taylor LLP	Nikolakakis, Angelo	Mining Association of Canada / l'association miniere du canada
Earnscliffe Strategy Group	Norquay, Geoff	Tim Hortons Advertising & Promotion Fund (Canada) Inc.
Fasken Martineau DuMoulin LLP	Christensen, Koker	Concentra Financial Services Association
Fleishman Hillard	Mason, Colleen	Sherritt International Corporation
HILL+KNOWLTON STRATEGIES	Cerovic, Angela	Canadian Association of Naturopathic Doctors / LAssociation canadienne des docteurs en naturopathie
Hill+Knowlton Strategies	Pasi, Melissa	Cliffs Natural Resources Inc.
Hill+Knowlton Strategies	Henley, Matthew	CNOOC International Limited
Hill+Knowlton Strategies	Henley, Matthew	Statoil Canada Ltd.
Hill+Knowlton Strategies Canada	HUGHES, JACK	CNOOC International Limited
Hill+Knowlton Strategies Canada	HUGHES, JACK	Research in Motion Limited
Impact Public Affairs	Baker, Alana	Canadian Alliance on Mental Illness and Mental Health / Alliance canadienne pour la maladie mentale et la santé mentale
JPOM INC.	WRIGHT, JOHN	Bavarian Nordic A/S
NATIONAL Public Relations	Mitton, Stephanie	The Standard Life Assurance Company of Canada
NexPlan Expert inc.	Ethier, Michel	Précision JLM inc.
PROSPECTUS ASSOCIATES IN CORPORATE DEVELOPMENT INC	EVERSHED, ROBERT	Purdue Pharma Canada
Séguin et Associés	Séguin, Nathalie Gisèle	Les Réseaux Cyr inc.
Séguin et Associés	Séguin, Nathalie Gisèle	W3 Technologies inc.
Self-Employed	Hamilton, Lynne	American Registry of Internet Numbering
Self-Employed	CRAIB, LAUREL	Association of International Automobile Manufacturers of Canada / L'Association des fabricants internationaux d'automobiles du Canada
Self-Employed	Paradis, Yves	Fusion Énergie inc.
Self-Employed	Bonneau, André	Solutions Plastik inc.
StrategyCorp Inc.	Rosenfeld, Robert	Collège Boréal
StrategyCorp Inc.	Rosenfeld, Robert	Pfizer Canada Inc.
STRATEGYCORP OTTAWA	SAMSON, LISA	Collège Boréal

Consultant registrations - renewals (by client)
A list of organizations and corporations that renewed their relationship with a consultant lobbyist, listed by client.
Nov 09, 2012 to Nov 16, 2012

Client	Lobby Firm	Lobbyist
175413 Canada Inc. / M0851 inc.	NexPlan Expert inc.	Ethier, Michel
Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs	The Capital Hill Group Inc.	METCALFE, HERB
Avalon Rare Metals Inc	The Capital Hill Group	WOODS, NANCI
Bioniche Life Sciences Inc.	Maple Leaf Strategies	Drennan, Giancarlo
Bioniche Life Sciences Inc.	Maple Leaf Strategies	BAKER, BLISS
Canadian Association of Broadcasters / Association canadienne des radiodiffuseurs	Self-Employed	Simmons, Kathleen
Canadian Real Estate Association (The) (Crea)	Lorimer Public Affairs	LORIMER, JAMES
Dairy Farmers of Ontario	Self-Employed	EMMOTT, BILL
Dairy Processors Association of Canada / Association des Transformateurs Laitiers du Canada	Self-Employed	JARVIS, DONALD
EDF - EN Canada Inc.	Sussex Strategy Group Inc.	Desmarais, Marc
Emirates Airline	Temple Scott Associates Inc.	Munnoch, Scott
Enerkem	Maple Leaf Strategies	Drennan, Giancarlo
Enerkem	Maple Leaf Strategies	BAKER, BLISS
Exelis	Self-Employed	White, Joseph
Festivals and Major Events (FAME) Canada	THE CAPITAL HILL GROUP	DYER, DAVID
Institute for Quantum Computing	StrategyCorp	Rust, Martin
Institute for Quantum Computing	StrategyCorp Inc.	Rosenfeld, Robert
Institute for Quantum Computing	STRATEGYCORP OTTAWA	SAMSON, LISA
Intervac - International Vaccine Centre	McKercher LLP	RICHARDSON, DOUGLAS
Les FrancoFolies de Montréal	L'Équipe Spectra	Simard, Alain
Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Company	PROSPECTUS ASSOCIATES IN CORPORATE DEVELOPMENT INC	EVERSHED, ROBERT
Lori Michaels	NexPlan Expert inc.	Ethier, Michel
Mosaic	Drysdale Forstner Hamilton Public Affairs Ltd.	Drysdale, Bruce
National Hockey League / Ligue nationale de hockey	PROSPECTUS ASSOCIATES	PRISTANSKI, WILLIAM
Peinture GS et Placage GE	CAP PME Inc.	Belzile, Francis
Pfizer Canada Inc.	STRATEGYCORP OTTAWA	SAMSON, LISA
Plan Canada	Amanda Sussman Consulting	Sussman, Amanda
Potash Corporation of Saskatchewan, Inc.	Fleishman-Hillard Canada Inc.	Capobianco, John
Rio Tinto Canada Uranium Corporation	Drysdale Forstner Hamilton Public Affairs Ltd.	Drysdale, Bruce
SAS Institute Inc. (Canada)	The Capital Hill Group Inc.	ANGUS, DAVID
Talisman Energy Inc	HILL + KNOWLTON STRATEGIES	HYDER, GOLDY
The Nature Conservancy of Canada / Conservation de la Nature Canada	StrategyCorp Inc.	Rosenfeld, Robert
Tim Hortons Advertising & Promotion Fund (Canada) Inc.	Earnscliffe Ontario Inc.	Trbovich, Tom
Tribal Wi-Chi-Way-Win Capital Corporation (TWCC)	The Capital Hill Group Inc.	METCALFE, HERB
U.S. Television Coalition	Public Interests Research and Communications Inc.	SCHILLER, FRANCIS
Vancouver Aquarium	Earnscliffe Strategy Group	Norquay, Geoff
Visa Canada Corporation / Corporation Visa Canada	Self-Employed	Lamoureux, Eric

Consultant registrations - renewals (by lobby firm)
A list of organizations and corporations that renewed their relationship with a consultant lobbyist, listed by lobby firm.
Nov 09, 2012 to Nov 16, 2012

Lobby Firm	Lobbyist	Client
Amanda Sussman Consulting	Sussman, Amanda	Plan Canada
CAP PME Inc.	Belzile, Francis	Peinture GS et Placage GE
Drysdale Forstner Hamilton Public Affairs Ltd.	Drysdale, Bruce	Mosaic
Drysdale Forstner Hamilton Public Affairs Ltd.	Drysdale, Bruce	Rio Tinto Canada Uranium Corporation
Earnscliffe Ontario Inc.	Trbovich, Tom	Tim Hortons Advertising & Promotion Fund (Canada) Inc.
Earnscliffe Strategy Group	Norquay, Geoff	Vancouver Aquarium
Fleishman-Hillard Canada Inc.	Capobianco, John	Potash Corporation of Saskatchewan, Inc.
HILL + KNOWLTON STRATEGIES	HYDER, GOLDY	Talisman Energy Inc
L'Équipe Spectra	Simard, Alain	Les FrancoFolies de Montréal
Lorimer Public Affairs	LORIMER, JAMES	Canadian Real Estate Association (The) (Crea)
Maple Leaf Strategies	Drennan, Giancarlo	Bioniche Life Sciences Inc.
Maple Leaf Strategies	BAKER, BLISS	Bioniche Life Sciences Inc.
Maple Leaf Strategies	Drennan, Giancarlo	Enerkem
Maple Leaf Strategies	BAKER, BLISS	Enerkem
McKercher LLP	RICHARDSON, DOUGLAS	Intervac - International Vaccine Centre
NexPlan Expert inc.	Ethier, Michel	175413 Canada Inc. / M0851 inc.
NexPlan Expert inc.	Ethier, Michel	Lori Michaels
PROSPECTUS ASSOCIATES	PRISTANSKI, WILLIAM	National Hockey League / Ligue nationale de hockey
PROSPECTUS ASSOCIATES IN CORPORATE DEVELOPMENT INC	EVERSHED, ROBERT	Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Company
Public Interests Research and Communications Inc.	SCHILLER, FRANCIS	U.S. Television Coalition
Self-Employed	Simmons, Kathleen	Canadian Association of Broadcasters / Association canadienne des radiodiffuseurs
Self-Employed	EMMOTT, BILL	Dairy Farmers of Ontario
Self-Employed	JARVIS, DONALD	Dairy Processors Association of Canada / Association des Transformateurs Laitiers du Canada
Self-Employed	White, Joseph	Exelis
Self-Employed	Lamoureux, Eric	Visa Canada Corporation / Corporation Visa Canada
StrategyCorp	Rust, Martin	Institute for Quantum Computing
StrategyCorp Inc.	Rosenfeld, Robert	Institute for Quantum Computing
StrategyCorp Inc.	Rosenfeld, Robert	The Nature Conservancy of Canada / Conservation de la Nature Canada
STRATEGYCORP OTTAWA	SAMSON, LISA	Institute for Quantum Computing
STRATEGYCORP OTTAWA	SAMSON, LISA	Pfizer Canada Inc.
Sussex Strategy Group Inc.	Desmarais, Marc	EDF - EN Canada Inc.
Temple Scott Associates Inc.	Munnoch, Scott	Emirates Airline
The Capital Hill Group	WOODS, NANCI	Avalon Rare Metals Inc
THE CAPITAL HILL GROUP	DYER, DAVID	Festivals and Major Events (FAME) Canada
The Capital Hill Group Inc.	METCALFE, HERB	Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs
The Capital Hill Group Inc.	ANGUS, DAVID	SAS Institute Inc. (Canada)
The Capital Hill Group Inc.	METCALFE, HERB	Tribal Wi-Chi-Way-Win Capital Corporation (TWCC)

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