Lobbying Activity Report

906-26293

Organization: Cement Association of Canada
Associated registration: 1852-906-22
Lobbying Activity date: 2023-04-17
Arranged a meeting: No
Posted date: 2023-05-15

In-house lobbyists who participated in the lobbying activity: Adam Auer Footnote1
Ken Carrusca Footnote1
Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity: Adria Fradley, Executive Director
Clean Growth Branch, Environment and Climate Change Strategy

Jeremy Hewitt, Assistant Deputy Minister
Environment and Climate Change Strategy

George Heyman, Minister
Environment and Climate Change Strategy

Lauren Montgomery, Chief of Staff
Environment and Climate Change Strategy
 
Subject Matter of the Lobbying Activity
Specific Topics of Lobbying Communications Intended Outcomes Associated Subject Matters
To advocate for taxation, regulatory changes and other cost of manufacturing issues to address and improve the competitiveness of the BC cement industry. To advocate for modifications to the Carbon Tax that support competitiveness of the B.C. Cement industry and which promotes and incents reducing emissions through grants, programs and regulations. To advocate for the continued development of a cement low carbon fuel program and funding for industry technology.
  • Development of any legislative proposal by the government of British Columbia, a Provincial entity or a member of the Legislative Assembly
  • Introduction, amendment, passage or defeat of any Bill or resolution in or before the Legislative Assembly
  • Development or enactment of any regulation, including the enactment of a regulation for the purposes of amending or repealing a regulation
  • Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity
  • Awarding, amendment or termination of any contract, grant or financial benefit by or on behalf of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity
Economic Development and Trade, Energy, Environment, Finances and Budgets, Government Procurement, Taxation and Finance, Transportation
To exchange information, ideas and options related to BC's cement industry relating to BC's climate change and air emissions policies, laws & regulations including the transition to and Output Based Carbon Pricing Scheme; the Gas Reduction Targets Act, the Clean Growth Climate Action Plan, and the Clean Growth Incentive Program and Industrial Incentive Funds. To advocate for the acceptance of alternative and renewable fuels for use in cement manufacturing and the cement low carbon fuel program; and for advocating for the industry's solid waste & waste recovery solutions. To discuss and analysis of the competitiveness and other impacts of the Carbon Tax and seek amendments and alternatives to mitigate the impacts on the cement industry including financial incentives. To advance industry solutions to the built environment which benefit the environment and sustainability. To send correspondence and meet with Cabinet and elected officials to educate them on industry issues.
  • Development of any legislative proposal by the government of British Columbia, a Provincial entity or a member of the Legislative Assembly
  • Introduction, amendment, passage or defeat of any Bill or resolution in or before the Legislative Assembly
  • Development or enactment of any regulation, including the enactment of a regulation for the purposes of amending or repealing a regulation
  • Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity
  • Awarding, amendment or termination of any contract, grant or financial benefit by or on behalf of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity
Energy, Environment, Finances and Budgets, Government Procurement
 
Senior officer who filed this Lobbying Activity Report: Stephen Morrissey
 
The above name is that of the most senior paid officer who is responsible for filing a Lobbying Activity Report for the organization (the Designated Filer), whether that person participated in this lobbying activity or not.
 
  1. Footnote1  Indicates new information that was added through a Lobbying Activity Report.

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