Registration - Consultant Lobbyist

Railway Association of Canada / Catherine Loiacono, Consultant Lobbyist

Registration Information

Client name: Railway Association of Canada
Lobbyist name: Catherine Loiacono, Consultant Lobbyist
Initial registration start date: 2025-03-21
Registration status: Active
Projected end date: No date provided
Registration number: 11098-5909

Associated Lobbying Activity Reports

Total number of Lobbying Activity Reports: 0

Lobbying Activity Reports - last 6 months: 0

Version 1 of 1 (2025-03-21 to present)

Subject Matter of the Lobbying Activities

Details Regarding the Identified Subject Matter

Will the consultant lobbyist be arranging meetings between a public office holder and the client for the purpose of attempting to influence any of the matters listed:

Yes

Specific Topics of Lobbying Communications	Intended Outcomes	Associated Subject Matters
Ensuring the Government of BC is aware of the rail sector’s contribution to BC’s economy. Advocating for policy measures to increase private investment in rail infrastructure to improve supply chain efficiency and market access for BC’s forestry sector.	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	Economic Development and Trade, Industry, Infrastructure, Municipal Affairs, Regional Development, Small Business, Tourism, Transportation

BC Ministries/Provincial Entities

Forests
Housing and Municipal Affairs
Infrastructure

Contingency Information

Payment to the consultant lobbyist by the client, in whole or in part, is not contingent on the outcome of this lobbying activity.
Payment to the consultant lobbyist by the client, in whole or in part, is not contingent on the success in arranging a meeting with public office holders on behalf of the client.

Client Contact Information

Railway Association of Canada

Address:
Suite 901 - 99 Bank Street
Ottawa, ON K1P 6B9
Canada

Telephone number: 613-567-8591
Website: www.railcan.ca

Description of Business Activities

The Railway Association of Canada (RAC) advocates on behalf of Canada’s key freight, intercity, commuter and tourist rail businesses. RAC’s mission is to work with regulators, governments and communities across the country, while supporting the interests of Canada’s rail businesses. Whether it’s addressing issues around safety and security, competitiveness, the environment, or innovation, RAC ensures that the views of Canada’s rail industry are heard. RAC also engages in outreach, research and public education campaigns to keep elected and non-elected officials, and the general public, informed of the critical role rail plays in our lives and our country’s economy

Contributors to the Lobbying Activity

No person or organization contributed over $1000CDN, within the preceding 12 months, toward the lobbying activity on behalf of the organization that has a direct interest in the outcome of the lobbying activity.

Government Funding in the Last 12 Months

No government funding was requested or received within the preceding 12 months.

Coalition Members Information

Railway Association of Canada is not a coalition member.

Affiliates with a Direct Interest in the Outcome

Railway Association of Canada does not have any affiliates that could have a direct interest in the outcome of the lobbying activities

Other Persons or Organizations with Direct Interests

The activities of Railway Association of Canada are not controlled or directed by another person or organization with a direct interest in the outcome of this undertaking.

Catherine Loiacono | Has not held any “former public office holder” positions in BC, as defined in the Lobbyists Transparency Act

Business address:
400 465 rue McGill
Montreal, QC h2y 2h1
Canada

Telephone number: 438-336-7985

Relevant Codes of Conduct

The consultant lobbyist does not have in place an undertaking to comply with any relevant codes of conduct.

Political, Sponsorship and Recall Contributions

Consultant has lobbied, or plans to lobby a member of the Legislative Assembly, including a Minister or Premier, on behalf of this client, on or after 2024-09-21:

Yes

Has made a political contribution as defined in the Lobbyists Transparency Act on or after 2024-09-21:	Consultant:	No
	Client:	No
Has made a sponsorship contribution as defined in the Lobbyists Transparency Act on or after 2024-09-21:	Consultant:	No
	Client:	No
Has made a recall contribution as defined in the Lobbyists Transparency Act on or after 2024-09-21:	Consultant:	No
	Client:	No

Gifts or Benefits Provided to Public Officer Holders

No gifts or benefits were provided to public office holders

Individuals Hired or Subcontracted to Lobbying on behalf of the Client

No records

Consultant Lobbyist Firm and Address

Firm: TACT Conseil

Address:
400 465 rue McGill
Montreal, QC h2y 2h1
Canada

Telephone number: 438-336-7985

Railway Association of Canada

Name change history

Name change history
Name	From	To
Railway Association of Canada	2025-03-21	current

Railway Association of Canada

Senior Officer History
Senior Officer Name	From (YYYY-MM-DD)	To (YYYY-MM-DD)

Date Modified:: 2025-01-27

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Registration - Consultant Lobbyist

Railway Association of Canada / Catherine Loiacono, Consultant Lobbyist

Registration Information

Associated Lobbying Activity Reports

Version 1 of 1 (2025-03-21 to present)

Version 1 of 1 (2025-03-21 to present)

Details Regarding the Identified Subject Matter

BC Ministries/Provincial Entities

Contingency Information

Client Contact Information

Description of Business Activities

Contributors to the Lobbying Activity

Government Funding in the Last 12 Months

Coalition Members Information

Affiliates with a Direct Interest in the Outcome

Other Persons or Organizations with Direct Interests

Relevant Codes of Conduct

Political, Sponsorship and Recall Contributions

Gifts or Benefits Provided to Public Officer Holders

Individuals Hired or Subcontracted to Lobbying on behalf of the Client

Consultant Lobbyist Firm and Address

Registration - Consultant Lobbyist

Railway Association of Canada / Catherine Loiacono, Consultant Lobbyist

Version 1 of 1 (2025-03-21 to present)

Details Regarding the Identified Subject Matter

BC Ministries/Provincial Entities

Contingency Information

Railway Association of Canada

Name change history

Railway Association of Canada

Catherine Loiacono, TACT Conseil (Consultant Lobbyist)