Registration - In-house Organization

CANADIAN STANDARDS ASSOCIATION / David Weinstein, President & Chief Executive Officer

Registration Information

In-house Organization name: CANADIAN STANDARDS ASSOCIATION
Responsible Officer Name: David Weinstein, President & Chief Executive Officer
Responsible Officer Change History
Initial registration start date: 2005-08-15
Registration status: Active
Registration Number: 920882-5290

Associated Communications

Total Number of Communication Reports: 353

Monthly communication reports in the last 6 months: 21

Version 71 of 101 (2022-11-28 to 2022-12-01)

Registration versions:

Version 71 of 101 (2022-11-28 to 2022-12-01)

Lobbying Information

Subject Matters

Aboriginal Affairs
Agriculture
Arts and Culture
Consumer Issues
Energy
Environment
Fisheries
Government Procurement
Health
Industry
Infrastructure
Intellectual Property
International Trade
Labour
National Security/Security
Natural Resources
Privacy and Access to Information
Research and Development
Science and Technology
Transportation

Subject Matter Details

Grant, Contribution or Other Financial Benefit

Canadian Standards Association (CSA) proposal for Grant and Contribution agreement pertaining to the provision of project management support activity for the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) Working Group on Marine Energy Terminology
Discussed possible funding for a new standard on cisterns for potable water.
Discussions held with Natural Resources Canada-CANMET regarding funding for the development of Wind Turbine standards in Canada.
Email and oral communications regarding funding in connection with the reaffirmation of the NGV (Natural Gas Vehicles) Installation Codes, specifically CSA B108 and CSA B109.
Funding for Canadian Standards Association's faciliation of Canada's participation in international standards development at International Organization for Standardization/ Technical Committee 229 and International Electrotechnical Commission/Technical Committee 113 for nanotechnologies, in areas of interest for the specified government institutions, who are Environment Canada, Health Canada and Industry Canada
Funding from Health Canada for the Product Safety Project Committee
Funding from Public Services and Procurement Canada for development of blast standard.
Ongoing communications with Natural Resources Canada with regard to funding from Natural Resources Canada's ecoEII initiative for CSA Group's (registered business name of Canadian Standards Association) Electric Vehicle standards development program.
Proposal for support for the development of a Guide on Energy Management systems (ISO - (International Organization for Standardization) 50001) for Natural Resources Canada.
Seeking funding from applicable agriculture-related programs or funding streams to support potential standards development activities

Grant, Contribution or Other Financial Benefit, Policies or Program

Canadian Standards Association has proposed funding needs to Natural Resources Canada for the development of Electric Standards in line with the Roadmap for the Introduction of Electric Vehicles to the Canadian Market.
Discussed the adoption and implementation of an energy management standard with Natural Resources Canada and Environment and Climate Change Canada.
Discussion with the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC) with regard to the negotiation of funding amounts for a Contribution Agreement between Canadian Standards Association (CSA) and CNSC. Funding is being provided in respect of the development and maintenance of nuclear standards in the CSA Nuclear Program.
Email and phone discussions with a representative of CanmetENERGY (Natural Resources Canada) regarding financial support from Natural Resources Canada for the purpose of updating the NGV (Natural Gas Vehicle) Design and Installation Codes, specifically, B108 and B109, in support of Natural Resources Canada's Natural Gas Vehicle Implementation Plan.
Funding for CSA's Support Activities to Natural Resources Canada on the Development of a Marine Energy Terminology Standard.
The development of standards, and related product testing and certification programs, to support industry, that could potentially be regulated to enhance the safety and performance of medical grade PPE.

Policies or Program

Address various issues through standardization in the agriculture and agri-food sector regarding topics such as science and technology, environmental/sustainability, labour.
Arranging meetings with government officials to promote the benefit of CSA Group's standards.
Discussion with a representative of Canadian Energy Regulator regarding the possible development of standards related to shale gas fracking and pipeline damage.
Discussions with government offices with respect to standards-based solutions in key policy areas including long-term care (LTC) in Canada., climate change adaption, disability and inclusion, and infrastructure development.
Meeting with Canada Post to discuss certification requirements and approved manufacturing plants for the production of concrete work and products.

Communication Techniques

Written communication
Oral communication

Government Institutions

Canada Post Corporation (CPC)
Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety (CCOHS)
Canadian Coast Guard (CCG)
Canadian Energy Regulator (CER)
Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency (CanNor)
Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC)
Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada (CIRNAC)
Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)
Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO)
Global Affairs Canada (GAC)
Health Canada (HC)
House of Commons
Infrastructure Canada (INFC)
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
International Development Research Centre (IDRC)
Justice Canada (JC)
National Defence (DND)
National Research Council (NRC)
Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada (OPC)
Prime Minister's Office (PMO)
Privy Council Office (PCO)
Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC)
Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC)
Senate of Canada
Standards Council of Canada (SCC)
Transport Canada (TC)
Treasury Board Of Canada Secretariat (TBS)
Women and Gender Equality (WAGE)

Government institutions added through a monthly communication report

Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)

In-house Organization Details

Description of the organization's activities

Canadian Standards Association (CSA) is an independent, not-for-profit membership association incorporated without share capital under Federal corporate legislation on January 21, 1919. CSA is a leading internationally accredited standards development organization that also provides training and engages in standards-related research.

Responsible officer name and position during the period of this registration

David Weinstein, President & Chief Executive Officer

Organization's membership or classes of membership

CSA Group has 2 classes of membership as outlined in its By-Laws, Committee Members and Honorary Members, all of whom have voting rights at the Annual General Meeting.

Government funding

End date of the last completed financial year: 2022-03-31

List of Government Funding
Government Institution	Funding Received in Last Financial Year	Funding Expected in Current Financial Year
Alberta Transportation Technical Standards Branch	$19,700.00	Yes
Canada Energy Regulator	$120,000.00	Yes
Canadian Accessibility Standards	$228,000.00	Yes
Canadian Agency for Drugs and Technology in Health (CADTH)	$408,062.00	Yes
Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC)	$6,000.00	Yes
Canadian Nuclear Laboratories Chalk	$150,000.00	Yes
Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC)	$520,000.00	Yes
City of Edmonton	$3,000.00	Yes
City of Mississauga	$4,350.00	Yes
City of Toronto-Metro Hall	$10,900.00	Yes
County of Renfrew	$241,382.00	Yes
Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada (CIRNAC)	$37,250.00	Yes
Department of Labour	$33,365.00	Yes
Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)	$27,000.00	Yes
Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)	$39,864.00	Yes
Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Canada	$35,000.00	Yes
Government of British Columbia	$301,576.00	Yes
Government of Manitoba	$12,890.00	Yes
Government of New Brunswick	$270,430.00	Yes
Government of Newfoundland and Labrador	$46,225.00	Yes
Government of Northwest Territories	$7,100.00	Yes
Government of Nova Scotia	$46,349.00	Yes
Government of Nunavut	$6,625.00	Yes
Government of Ontario	$640,795.00	Yes
Government of Quebec	$227,441.00	Yes
Government of Saskatchewan	$21,965.00	Yes
Government of Yukon	$12,645.00	Yes
Health Canada (HC)	$524,961.68	Yes
Mental Health Commission of Canada	$9,400.00	Yes
National Research Council (NRC)	$158,824.00	Yes
Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)	$1,743,668.00	Yes
PEI Department of Transportation	$7,100.00	Yes
Public Services and Procurement	$25,800.00	Yes
Standards Council of Canada (SCC)	$1,009,688.61	Yes
Transport Canada (TC)	$136,218.24	Yes
Vancouver City Hall	$5,000.00	Yes

In-house Organization Contact Information

Address:
178 Rexdale Boulevard
Toronto, ON M9W 1R3
Canada

Telephone number: 416-747-2241

Lobbyists Details

Employees who lobby for the organization

Laurie Amiruddin, Standards VP, Education & Services | No public offices held
Lynn Barber, Manager, Strategic Initiatives, Environment & Business Excellence | No public offices held
Nancy Bestic, Director, Standards Strategic Development | No public offices held
Faith Chipman, Manager, Government Relations | No public offices held
Mary Cianchetti, President, Standards | No public offices held
Andrew Crees, Program Manager, Standards, Constructions and Infrastructure | No public offices held
Namat Elkouche, Program Manager, Electrical | No public offices held
Brent Hartman, Director, Standards, Fuel and Transportation | No public offices held
Ben Howe, Manager, Government Relations | No public offices held
Mark Humphries, Program Manager, Standards, Electrical | No public offices held
Taha Hussain, Senior Manager, Standards Product Development, Education & Services | No public offices held
Sunil Johal, Standards VP, Public Policy | No public offices held
Ivica Karas, Manager, Strategic Initiatives, Construction & Infrastructure | No public offices held
Mervah Khan, Manager, Strategic Initiatives, Standards, Power Generation & Delivery | No public offices held
Nikki Kidd, Manager, Strategic Initiatives, Standards, Fuels and Transportation | No public offices held
Michael Leering, Director, Standards, Environment and Business Excellence | No public offices held
Larisa Logan, Director, Standards, Power Generation and Delivery | No public offices held
Sam Loggia, Manager, Strategic Initiatives, Standards, Electrical | No public offices held
Patricia Matthews, Manager, Standards, Government Relations | No public offices held
Vanessa Mitchell, Program Manager, Power Generation & Delivery | No public offices held
Doug Morton, Standards VP, Government Relations | No public offices held
Karim Nazarali, Standards Vice President, Strategic Development | No public offices held
Rohit Nehru, Program Manager, Electrical | No public offices held
Josip Novkovic, Program Manager, Standards, Fuels and Transportation | No public offices held
Susan Oh, Standards VP, Membership & Operations | No public offices held
Priya Patel, Program Manager, Standards, Environment and Bus Excellence | No public offices held
Kay Penn, Standards Director, Health and Safety | No public offices held
Lauro Pilla, Program Manager, Standards, Constructions and Infrastructure | No public offices held
Melanie Pinatton, Manager, Strategic Initiatives, Fuels & Transportation | No public offices held
Cliff Rondeau, Manager, Standards Strategic Development, Program Manager, Standards, Electrical | No public offices held
Candace Sellar, Program Manager, Standards, Health and Safety | No public offices held
Jennifer Teague, Standards VP, Research & Planning | No public offices held
Ana-Maria Tomlinson, Manager, Strategic Initiatives, Standards, Environment and Bus Excellence | No public offices held
Dwayne Torrey, Director, Standards, Construction and Infrastructure | No public offices held
David Weinstein, President and Chief Executive Officer | No public offices held
Michael Wilson, Director, Standards Electrical | No public offices held
Ray Woo, Standards VP, Standards Development | No public offices held
Leila Jula Zadeh, Program Manager, Standards, Environment and Bus Excellence | No public offices held
Brian Zupancic, Program Manager, Fuels & Transportation | No public offices held

CANADIAN STANDARDS ASSOCIATION

The following names have been used on or after July 2, 2008

Name	From	To
CANADIAN STANDARDS ASSOCIATION	2008-08-15	current

The following names have been used before July 2, 2008

CANADIAN STANDARDS ASSOCIATION

CANADIAN STANDARDS ASSOCIATION

Responsible Officer History
Responsible Officer Name	From (YYYY-MM-DD)	To (YYYY-MM-DD)
David Weinstein	2015-11-11	Current
Magali Depras	2015-04-01	2015-11-11
Ash Sahi	2009-10-23	2015-04-01
Robert Griffin	2005-08-15	2009-10-23

Date Modified:: 2026-05-11

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Registration - In-house Organization

CANADIAN STANDARDS ASSOCIATION / David Weinstein, President & Chief Executive Officer

Registration Information

Associated Communications

Version 71 of 101 (2022-11-28 to 2022-12-01)

Version 71 of 101 (2022-11-28 to 2022-12-01)

Subject Matters

Subject Matter Details

Grant, Contribution or Other Financial Benefit

Grant, Contribution or Other Financial Benefit, Policies or Program

Policies or Program

Communication Techniques

Government Institutions

Government institutions added through a monthly communication report

Description of the organization's activities

Responsible officer name and position during the period of this registration

Organization's membership or classes of membership

Government funding

In-house Organization Contact Information

Employees who lobby for the organization