Registry of Lobbyists

Registration - In-house Organization

Canadian Hydrogen Association / Association canadienne de l’hydrogène / Ivette Vera-Perez, President & CEO

Registration Information

In-house Organization name: Canadian Hydrogen Association / Association canadienne de l’hydrogène
Previous in-house organization names
Responsible Officer Name: Ivette Vera-Perez, President & CEO 
Responsible Officer Change History
Initial registration start date: 2006-06-02
Registration status: Active
Registration Number: 952718-13005

Associated Communications

Total Number of Communication Reports: 59

Monthly communication reports in the last 6 months: 5

Version 3 of 14 (2008-02-06 to 2008-08-13)

Version 3 of 14 (2008-02-06 to 2008-08-13) was submitted prior to the Lobbying Act coming into force on July 2, 2008. Due to different information requirements at that time, the registration is presented in the following format.

A. Organization Information

Organization: Hydrogen & Fuel Cells Canada
4250 Wesbrook Mall
Vancouver, BC  V6T 1W5
Canada
Telephone number: 604-822-9849
Fax number:  
Responsible officer name and position during the period of this registration: John Tak, President & CEO  
 
Description of the organization's activities: Hydrogen & Fuel Cells Canada is the national, non-profit industry association whose mission it is to accelerate Canada's world-leading hydrogen and fuel cell industry. Our members cover most types of hydrogen and fuel cell technologies, components, systems supply and integration, fuelling systems, fuel storage, and engineering and financial services. As a collective voice for the industry, Hydrogen & Fuel Cells Canada works to raise awareness of the economic, environmental and social benefits of hydrogen and fuel cell technologies and products. We are the prime source of services and support to Canadian corporations, governments and educational institutions promoting, developing, demonstrating and deploying fuel cell and hydrogen products and services in Canada.
Organization's membership or classes of membership: Hydrogen & Fuel Cells Canada has 4 classes of membership ranging from annual dues of $2,000 to $15,000: Associate Member, Member, Executive Member, Sponsoring Member
 
Was the organization funded in whole or in part by any domestic or foreign government institution in the last completed financial year? Yes
End date of the organization's last completed financial year: 2006-12-31
 
List of Government Funding
Government Institution Funding Received in Last Financial Year
Western Economic Diversification Canada $277,230.00
Natural Resources Canada $795,579.00

B. Lobbyists Employed by the Organization

Name: Christopher Curtis
Position title: Vice-President
Public offices held: Yes
 

C. Lobbying Activity Information

Federal departments or organizations which have been or will be communicated with during the course of the undertaking: Environment Canada, Finance Canada (FIN), Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada (DFAITC), Industry Canada, Members of the House of Commons, National Energy Board (NEB), National Research Council (NRC), Natural Resources Canada (NRCan), Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC), Prime Minister's Office (PMO), Privy Council Office (PCO), Procurement Review Board of Canada (PRB), Public Works and Government Services Canada, Statistics Canada (StatCan), Technology Partnerships Canada (TPC), Transport Canada (TC), Treasury Board Of Canada Secretariat (TBS), Western Economic Diversification Canada (WD)
Communication techniques that have been used or are expected to be used in the course of the undertaking:
Informal communications, Meetings, Presentations, Telephone calls, Written communications, whether in hard copy or electronic format
 
Subject Matter: Areas of Concern: Energy, Environment, Government Procurement, Industry, Infrastructure, Intellectual Property, International Trade, Regional Development, Science and Technology, Transportation
 
Subject Matter: Retrospective: In 2006, Hydrogen & Fuel Cells Canada on behalf of its member organization undertook lobbying activities to accelerate the development and commercialization of Canada's hydrogen and fuel cell industry. The most significant activity was a "Day on the Hill" that took place in Ottawa from June 6-7, 2006. This coordinated activity saw hydrogen and fuel cell industry leaders participate in over 20 meetings with various government officials over 2 days. The purpose of these meetings were to raise awareness of the benefits of Canada's hydrogen and fuel cell industry, and to gain support for the industry's "Government Partnership Proposal" (available by request). This proposal outlines various policy, program and tax measures that would benefit the growth and development of the broader Canadian hydrogen and fuel cell sector. In addition, the proposal advocates for a National Strategy for the Canadian sector. The "Day on the Hill" activity also included an evening reception on Parliament Hill. Throughout the following months, Hydrogen & Fuel Cells Canada continued its correspondence and meetings vis-a-vis the "Government Partnership Proposal" with various government officials in key departments, including but not limited to Industry Canada, Environment Canada, Natural Resources Canada, Western Economic Diversification Canada, Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada, National Research Council Canada.
Subject Matter: Prospective: In the coming months, Hydrogen & Fuel Cells Canada continue its correspondence and meetings vis-a-vis the "Government Partnership Proposal" with various government officials in key departments, including but not limited to Industry Canada, Environment Canada, Natural Resources Canada, Western Economic Diversification Canada, Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada, National Research Council Canada. A "Day on the Hill" lobby activity is currently planned for the Fall of 2007.
 

Details Regarding the Identified Subject Matter

Categories Description
Policy or Program Hydrogen & Fuel Cells Canada - Canadian Leadership for Sustainable Growth This "Government Partnership Proposal" outlines requests for tax, policy and program support that would benefit the broader hydrogen and fuel cell sector in Canada.




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