Registry of Lobbyists
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Taxation and Finance
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Accelerated Capital Cost Allowance Program: making it permanent or extending it to align with Canada’s ITCs for emissions reduction.
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Budget, Climate, Economic Development, Industry, Labour, Transportation
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Advocating for CIAC’s pre-budget recommendations to strengthen investment attraction, advance climate policy, and improve plastics sector competitiveness. Addressed the impacts of rail labour disruptions on supply chain efficiency and overall industry performance.
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Environment, Health, Industry
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Amendments to the Canadian Environmental Protection Act relating to the export of plastic waste – Bill S-234
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Legislative Proposal, Bill or Resolution
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Environment, Health, Industry
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Amendments to the Canadian Environmental Protection Act to remove plastic manufactured items from the list of toxic substances in Schedule 1 – Bill C-380
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Legislative Proposal, Bill or Resolution
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Environment, Health, Industry
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Bill S-5 An Act to Amend the Canadian Environmental Protection Act 1999, to make related amendments to the Food and Drugs Act and to repeal the Perfluorooctane Sulfonate Virtual Elimination Act (CEPA Modernization). Key areas: changes to the assessment and management of Chemicals and Products; the Right to a Healthy Environment; the protection of Vulnerable Populations; the creation of a "Watch List" for chemical substances; and the protection of confidential business information.
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Industry, Transportation
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Canada Transportation Act: provisions related to railways and impact on the Canadian chemical and the plastic industries.
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Environment, Health, Industry
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Canadian Environmental Assessment Act and Regulations: impact on assessments of projects in the chemical and plastic industries.
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Legislative Proposal, Bill or Resolution
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Environment, Health, Industry
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Canadian Environmental Protection Act (CEPA): Application to substances produced or used in the chemical and plastic industries.
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Legislative Proposal, Bill or Resolution
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Industry
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Chemical Industry Statistics: Data related to the chemical and plastic industries.
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Policies or Program
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Environment, Health, Industry
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Clean Air Regulatory Framework and Comprehensive Air Management System: Impact on the chemical and plastic industries.
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Policies or Program
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Climate, Environment, Health, Industry
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Climate Change Policy: input on federal federal strategies and processes to address greenhouse gas emissions
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Economic Development, Energy, Environment, Federal-Provincial Relations, Industry, Natural Resources, Regional Development
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Communicating with public office holders to promote the industry cluster in Sarnia-Lambton and its long term sustainability
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Economic Development, Small Business, Taxation and Finance
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Competition Act: impact of federal policies on the competitiveness of the Canadian chemical and plastic industries; Bill C-59 and amendments to greenwashing provisions.
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Legislative Proposal, Bill or Resolution
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Climate, Environment, Health, Industry
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Concerns regarding climate change policies: impact of carbon pricing and emissions criteria on the industry.
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Policies or Program
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Environment, Health, Industry
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Discussion on policies and programs related to chemicals management, including the safe use, handling, and oversight of substances within the chemical and plastics industries, and their connection to sustainability and Responsible Care® practices.
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Economic Development, Energy, Environment, Federal-Provincial Relations, Industry, Natural Resources, Regional Development
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Discussion re: joint government/industry work on chemical and plastics in Canadian supply chains + development of joint consultation process.
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Budget, Economic Development, Taxation and Finance
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Economic and Fiscal Policy: input on federal financial and tax issues
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Energy, Environment
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Energy Policy: greater federal/provincial alignment on energy policies and streamlined environmental assessments for energy projects.
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Environment, Health
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Engaging on Canada’s participation in the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee (INC) process on a global treaty to address plastic pollution, including impacts on the marine environment.
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Environment, Health, Industry
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Environment, Health, and Industry policies related to plastics, in terms of providing input on the development and implementation of the Federal Plastics Registry and Recycled Content Requirement.
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Economic Development, Environment
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Environmental Policy: input on chemical manufacturing operations and the substances produced and used by the industry
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Environment, Health, Industry
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Federal government plan to set explicit targets for diverting plastic waste and eliminate the unnecessary use of single-use plastics in government operations
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Climate, Economic Development, Energy, Environment, Health, Industry
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General introduction to the chemistry and plastics industries and their role in Canada’s economy and sustainability objectives.
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Policies or Program
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Climate, Environment
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Impact of Carbon Pricing or emission intensity criteria on industry.
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Legislative Proposal, Bill or Resolution
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Energy, Environment
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Impact of Clean Fuel Standard (CFS) on industrial operations in Canada
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International Trade
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International Trade Issues associated with cross border trade between Canada and the USA. This includes negotiations with the USA on the implementation of the Canada, US, Mexico Agreement (CUSMA) and other trade agreements. Impact of US Tariffs on Canadian industry.
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Transportation
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Marine Policy in terms of providing input on chemical emergency response plans
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Health
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Occupational Health and Safety Workplace Hazardous Material Information System (WHMIS) and Globally Harmonized System (GHS): input on the impact of the chemical industry within the context of the Responsible Care® Ethic
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Policies or Program
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Research and Development, Science and Technology
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Scientific Research and Experimental Development (SR&ED) Tax Credit: providing input on its applicability to research in the chemical industry
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Policies or Program
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Transportation
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Transportation of Dangerous Goods Act: providing input related to the Transportation Code contained in the chemical industry's Responsible Care® Ethic and the safe management of chemicals in transport
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Legislative Proposal, Bill or Resolution
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Environment, Health, Industry
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Water policy in terms of providing input on the impact of chemical manufacturing operations and the substances used/produced by the industry
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International Trade
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World Trade Organization (WTO) and regional free trade negotiations and policies in terms of providing input on the impact of exports and imports in Canada.
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Policies or Program
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The Chemistry Industry Association of Canada (formerly the Canadian Chemical Producers’ Association (CCPA)), founded in 1962 and renamed in 2009, has a membership of more than 50 companies, is an association of chemistry industry leaders committed to sustainability through Responsible Care. The mission of the Chemistry Industry Association of Canada is to create value for its members by providing information, policy analysis, advocacy, partnerships, and collective initiatives. With members and partners, the association works together to promote the growth and development of all phases of the Canadian industry to be the most environmentally, socially, and economically successful group of companies in the world. Our mission is to create a positive business environment for investment and growth in Canada’s value-added chemistry companies; and through world class companies working together as leaders in Responsible Care, create value for our economy and provide solutions to the environmental, health and economic challenges facing Canadians. On July 1, 2020, the Association officially launched a Plastics Division, welcoming the members of the former Canadian Plastics Industry Association (CPIA) as part of the CIAC team. CIAC now represents the entire plastics industry value chain from resin producers and raw material suppliers to processors and converters, as well as equipment manufacturers, recyclers, and brand owners. The Association represents over 100 chemistry and plastics members combined.
Greg Moffatt, PRESIDENT AND CEO
Address:
323 Coventry Road
Suite L244
Ottawa, ON K1K 3X6
Canada
Telephone number:
613-690-6814