Kamal Aboulmagd

was registered to lobby this week by president and CEO  Jean-Marc Leclerc. The registration lists a number of lobbying goals. 

These include ensuring regulations pertaining to the Waste-Free Ontario Act, 2016 support auto manufacturing and sale of vehicles in Ontario/Canada and don’t add unnecessary administrative burden and costs. Honda also wants to participate as a stakeholder as it is impacted by several regulations stemming from the Resource Recovery and Circular Economy Act, 2016 (RRCEA) and the Waste Diversion Transition Act, 2016, including the proposed regulations on blue box program operations. 

Lastly, Honda wants to advocate for greater efficiencies between the RRCEA’s regulations.

The filing comes the same week Honda announced a $15-billion expansion of its Alliston, Ont. facility. The move, supported by $5 billion in supports from the federal and Ontario governments, will boost the company's capacity to manufacture electric cars and batteries for those vehicles in Ontario.

Honda CEO says there will be 'temporary' boost of foreign workers at expanded Ontario facility

was the most registered organization, with five unique registrations. Next was the 

which had four unique registrations. Lastly, 

License Plates of Texas, LLC (dba My Plates)

 had three unique registrations made on their behalf.

led all registrant groups by a wide margin, with 20 unique registrations. They were followed by 

was next with three unique registrations.

 was the most active lobbyist, with six unique registrations. 

In recent arts/culture/copyright registrants:

 was registered by Rob Elliot, a consultant with Counsel Public Affairs Inc. to discuss Bill 166, Strengthening Accountability and Student Supports Act, 2024. Specifically, to engage with the Government of Ontario regarding the authority to issue directives in relation to the information to be provided about the costs associated with attendance at the college or university, specifically with regard to ensuring consistency and clarity of any directives including any ancillary fees and the costs of textbooks and other learning materials.

was registered by Kenzie McKeegan, a consultant with Loyalist Public Affairs to encourage the government to support the construction of modular housing by developing policies that make it easier and faster to build modular homes, including by speeding up the review of proposals to build modular homes.

 was registered by Philip Dewan and Devan Sommerville, both consultants with Counsel Public Affairs Inc. The goal of their registrations was to discuss applicable legislative changes required to address concerns regarding the impact on land lease communities and homeowners, and the need to account for the unique characteristics of land lease housing and its positive impacts for housing supply, choice and growth in Ontario. Additionally, the client wishes to participate in the dialogue about the impact of existing Residential Tenancies Act provisions and Landlord and Tenant Board practices as they impact land lease homeowners and community operators, and propose targeted changes to ensure a balanced approach that maintains sustainable land lease communities.

In recent energy/environment/climate registrants:

was registered by Rob Elliot, a consultant with Counsel Public Affairs Inc. to discuss regulations in support of renewable energy developments, long term energy plan, new alternative supply options and transmission policy, battery and other storage projects, the IESO Market initiatives, and the Made-in-Ontario Environment Plan. Additionally, to educate decision makers on the breadth and scope of NextEra's capabilities across the energy sector.

Umicore Battery Materials Canada Inc. (formerly Umicore Rechargeable Battery Materials Canada Inc.)

 was registered by Rob Elliot, a consultant with Counsel Public Affairs Inc. The purpose of their registrations was to engage on matters pertaining to the submission, evaluation and approval of provincial permits regarding a planned battery materials manufacturing facility in Loyalist Township, including the coordination of Indigenous consultation related to these permits.

 was registered by Alexa Young, a consultant with Alex Young, Strategies 3.0 to engage government representatives with respect to the New Economy Canada initiative and its work to grow the clean energy and clean technology economy in Ontario.

AdvantAge Ontario – Advancing Senior Care

 was registered by Andrew Boddington, a consultant with Policy Concepts Inc. to discuss with the government on the PHIPA regulations regarding electronic audit logs. Additionally, to discuss O.Reg.213/07 (Ontario Fire Code) and the proposed amendments in relation to the capital redevelopment and deadline for long-term care homes to install sprinklers by December 2024.

 was registered by Sarah Letersky, a consultant with Rubicon Strategy, as the client is interested in the regulatory development of Bill 60, the Your Health Act, 2023. Efforts will include engaging with Ministers and Members of Provincial Parliament to discuss the impacts of Bill 60 on diagnostic clinics.

 was registered by Carys Baker, a consultant with Sussex Strategy Group as they are seeking out sustainable and equitable funding of public dental programs, particularly as funded through Healthy Smiles Ontario, Seniors’ Dental Program, the Ontario Health Insurance Plan, and the Ontario Disability Support Program / Ontario Works. Secondarily, the client is committed to providing strong advocacy to inform the government on scope of practice, taxation, small business regulations and other matters that affect the provision of dental care.

Innovative Medicines Canada (Médicaments novateurs Canada)

 was registered in-house by Bettina Hamelin, their President to discuss any provincial and federal legislation, initiatives, policy and/or regulations that may impact Ontario – e.g. PMPRB, pharmacare, drugs for rare diseases, accelerated access.

: Isologic Innovative Radiopharmaceuticals Ltd., Ontario Chiropractic Association, Ontario Society of Chiropodists

was registered by Cameron Penner, a consultant with Blackbird Strategies, Ltd. to facilitate meetings with Public Office Holders and elected officials to request the establishment of a moratorium on the Mining Lands Administration System (MLAS), staking claims on First Nations traditional homelands and territories.

was registered by Rob Elliot, a consultant with Counsel Public Affairs Inc. The purpose of this registration was to assist the client in their efforts to participate in the government’s consultations related to its mandate of digital innovation and specifically on Strengthening Privacy Protections and Modernizing Privacy in Ontario as proposed in the regulatory postings, including meetings and discussions on Ontario's legislative privacy framework including potential changes to the Personal Information and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA), the Ontario Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FIPPA) and/or the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (MFIPPA) with a view to ensuring consistency in approaches across Canada.

was registered by Kema Joseph, a consultant with Crestview Strategy to engage directly with government officials to discuss the latest policies, programs, and initiatives specifically designed to foster the growth of Ontario's vital technology sector, ethical artificial intelligence, and cybersecurity and robotics industries, namely Ontario’s Trustworthy Artificial Intelligence (AI) Framework.

was registered in-house by Deborah Flint, their President and CEO. The purpose of their registration was to facilitate discussions with government officials with regard to strengthening the transportation and public transit services to Toronto Pearson International Airport, and non-aviation sectors such as food and beverage.

Mitacs, Canadian Credit Union Association, Ontario Nonprofit Network, Letko, Brosseau & Associates Inc., The Canadian Council for Public-Private Partnerships, Canadian Life and Health Insurance Association Inc., Blue Pier, Ontario Library Association, Residential and Civil Construction Alliance of Ontario, Smart Serve Ontario, Workers First Tech, License Plates of Texas, LLC (dba My Plates), Maximus Canada, Inc., Ontario Association of Certified Engineering Technicians and Technologists, Career Colleges Ontario,Enterprise Rent-A-Car Canada Company, Harrison Staffing Inc., Impact Auto Auctions Ltd.

was registered to lobby this week by president and CEO  Jean-Marc Leclerc. The registration lists a number of lobbying goals

Who's Lobbying for Whom: Honda lobbying the province

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