Lobbying registration dated 2026-02-20
Registrant: Tim Shearman
Client: Canadian Automobile Association
Targeted institutions:
Transport Canada (TC)
Intergovernmental Affairs Secretariat (IGA)
Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)
Public Safety Canada (PS)
Finance Canada (FIN)
Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada (HICC)
Treasury Board Of Canada Secretariat (TBS)
Prime Minister's Office (PMO)
House of Commons
Canadian Transportation Agency (CTA)
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada (OPC)
Global Affairs Canada (GAC)
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC)
Privy Council Office (PCO)
Senate of Canada
Health Canada (HC)
Government funding received:
Institution: Transport Canada (TC)
Amount: 179400.00
Lobbying activity details:
CAA is engaging the federal government on issues related the growing problem of automobile theft.
CAA is engaged in discussions in support of increased funding for and activities related to public awareness and research around the dangers of drug-impaired driving as well as more resources for law enforcement and the need for enforcement data.
CAA is seeking Health Canada funding support for national advocacy activities that raise public awareness about the dangers of cannabis-impaired driving.
CAA regularly communicates with Natural Resources Canada's Alternative Fuels Directorate in relation to federal funding to build awareness of zero-emission vehicles and other efforts that aim to reduce GHGs from light duty vehicles.
CAA is engaged in consumer advocacy work related to Canadian air travellers and Canada's air passenger rights regime.
CAA advocates for better and safer active transportation infrastructure. It seeks federal encouragement of and funding for active transportation infrastructure projects (e.g. bike lanes, pedestrian paths) via explicit set aside funds exclusive to active transportation projects.
Seeking potential funding or partnership with ESDC's Senior's Directorate to enhance the resources CAA makes available to Canadian drivers as they age.
Advocate Transport Canada in regard to national road safety issues and related policy, programming and regulations, including seeking grant support from the Enhanced Road Safety Transfer Payment Program for public awareness activities.
Engage government on climate change as it relates to the impacts on Canadian vehicle owners.
CAA engages in discussions in support of the protection of the consumer interest (privacy, competitive choice) with respect to connected vehicles in the auto industry.