Lobbying registration dated 2026-03-12
Registrant: GOLDY HYDER
Client: Business Council of Canada
Targeted institutions:
Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA)
Canada Infrastructure Bank
Service Canada (ServCan)
Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP)
Treasury Board Of Canada Secretariat (TBS)
Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC)
Public Service Commission of Canada (PSC)
Office of the Auditor General of Canada (OAG)
Indigenous Services Canada (ISC)
Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions Canada (OSFI)
Canadian International Trade Tribunal (CITT)
Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA)
Global Affairs Canada (GAC)
Shared Services Canada (SSC)
Transport Canada (TC)
Canadian Heritage (PCH)
Intergovernmental Affairs Secretariat (IGA)
Justice Canada (JC)
Canada Pension Plan Investment Board
Finance Canada (FIN)
Export Development Canada (EDC)
Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada (CIRNAC)
Canadian Transportation Agency (CTA)
House of Commons
National Defence (DND)
Office of the Commissioner of Lobbying (OCL)
Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
Communications Security Establishment Canada (CSEC)
Canadian Commercial Corporation (CCC)
Statistics Canada (StatCan)
Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC)
Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada (HICC)
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
National Research Council (NRC)
Canadian Security Intelligence Service (CSIS)
Competition Bureau Canada (COBU)
Canada Revenue Agency (CRA)
Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada (OPC)
Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC)
Bank of Canada
Privy Council Office (PCO)
Senate of Canada
Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC)
Health Canada (HC)
Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC)
Canadian Energy Regulator (CER)
Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)
Public Safety Canada (PS)
Prime Minister's Office (PMO)
Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO)
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA)
CUSMA Secretariat
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC)
Impact Assessment Agency of Canada (IAAC)
Legislative bills: C-12
S-5
C-34
C-26
C-4
C-27
C-79
Acts: Income Tax Act
Investment Canada Act
Canada Labour Code
Greenhouse Gas Pollution Pricing Act
Employment Insurance Act
Canada Business Corporations Act
Canada Pension Plan
Impact Assessment Act
Lobbying Act
Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership Implementation Act
Government funding received:
Lobbying activity details:
TRANS-PACIFIC PARTNERSHIP: Input to federal consultations re Canada's entry into the Trans-Pacific Partnership; and consideration of Canadian interests with respect to increasing economic ties with several nations of the Asia-Pacific, including trade in goods and services, foreign investment protections, intellectual property, immigration, labour mobility, etc.
CONSTITUTION: Discussions regarding enhancing Canadian constitutional principles, with respect to the federal-provincial division of powers, and potential reforms to cost-sharing arrangements between the two levels of government
Bill S-5, an Act to amend the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, with respect to regulations and policies regarding industrial emissions to air, land and water; waste; toxic chemicals; and protection of species and natural spaces
NORTH AMERICAN FREE TRADE AGREEMENT:  Amendments, sub-agreements and regulations governing trade relations between Canada, the United States and Mexico; with respect to the enhanced trade in goods and services, regulation of investment between countries, admittance of qualified immigrants and recognition of professional credentials for employment purposes
CANADA-EUROPEAN UNION RELATIONS:  Policies, negotiations and research respecting trade relations between Canada and the European Union, including implementation of the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA), with respect to new tariff regimes and provisions related to trade in goods and services, government procurement, investment promotion and protection, protection of intellectual property, supply-managed agricultural products, rules governing admittance of qualified immigrants and recognition of professional skills for employment purposes
NATIONAL SECURITY POLICY: Input regarding policies that Canada's national security policies and regulations impacting the private sector.
CANADIAN ENERGY REGULATOR, with respect to the process and procedures whereby large scale energy projects are assessed and approved
INVESTMENT CANADA ACT: Regulations and policies with respect to the foreign ownership of Canadian companies; takeovers of Canadian companies by foreign corporations or state entities, thresholds that trigger review of a foreign takeover, and requirements for investment and employment by foreign corporations
GREENHOUSE GAS REGULATIONS, with respect to federal regulation of  industrial emissions of greenhouse gases
CONTINENTAL ENERGY POLICY:  Consultations and negotiations regarding enhanced collaboration on energy policy between Canada, the United States and Mexico; with respect to rules governing energy trade, approvals of new energy projects, coordinating standards for fuel content and quality
Bill formerly known as C-79, the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership Implementation Act, with regard to implementation of Canada's agreement with several Asia-Pacific countries, respecting trade in goods and services, investment protection, intellectual property, immigration, labour mobility, skilled labour, etc.
CORPORATE GOVERNANCE:  Regulations affecting the structure, functions and responsibilities of boards of directors and the internal management of corporations; requirements related to the diversity of boards of directors and senior management; voting procedures, fiduciary duties, compensation of senior executives, approval of executive actions, duties to shareholders, accounting and verification of corporate financial records
CARBON PRICING: Engagement with federal government efforts to establish a national approach to carbon pricing as part of a plan to reduce national greenhouse gas emissions and achieve Canada's commitments under the Paris Agreement; Regulations and policies under the Greenhouse Gas Pollution Pricing Act
EMPLOYMENT INSURANCE ACT: Input to federal decisions regarding eligibility rules and rates of premium contribution for employment insurance
ELECTRONIC COMMERCE:  Legislation, regulations and policies governing the sale of goods and services and provision of financial services conducted over the Internet or through other electronic means
CANADA PENSION PLAN:  Regulations and policies regarding contributions to, and entitlement for, federal pension benefits, as well as defined benefit pension plans
SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY POLICY:  Input regarding policies that can support research and development of new science and technology and the broader adaptation of advanced technologies across the Canadian economy
NORTH AMERICAN COMMISSION ON ENVIRONMENTAL COOPERATION:  Input to federal deliberations regarding possible enhancement and coordination of environmental standards among Canada, the United States and Mexico
POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION:  Rules governing federal-provincial financing arrangements for post-secondary education; and development of acceptable national standards for graduate degrees in various disciplines
G-7 and G-20 SUMMITS:  Input to the federal government regarding policy priorities for the annual summit of G-7 and G-20 leaders
ELECTRICITY, with respect to building electricity generation and transmission facilities and establishing greater cross-border electricity linkages; facility the development of a net-zero electricity grid in Canada; policies to streamline the approval of new electricity generation and transmission.
WORLD TRADE ORGANIZATION:  Input to federal deliberations regarding international negotiations to implement the Doha Round of trade liberalization
INCOME TAX ACT:  Changes in legislation, regulation and policies regarding personal and corporate taxation; rates of tax, qualifications for exemptions and deductions; treatment of research and development and business expenses; treatment of foreign income, deductions for foreign expenses, and investment in foreign affiliates
CANADIAN ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION ACT: Regulations and policies regarding industial emissions to air, land and water; waste; toxic chemicals; and protection of species and natural spaces
TELECOMMUNICATIONS POLICY: Federal policy and rules related to provision of telecommunications services in Canada, including competition among service providers, access to wireless spectrum, ownership and foreign investment, and access by new entrants
IMMIGRATION, with respect to rules for allowing foreign nationals into Canada, including landed immigrants, temporary foreign workers and economic class immigrants; policies to allow recognition of foreign credentials for immigrants to Canada.
DATA GOVERNANCE:  Regulations and policies regarding the collection, handling and use of data by companies and government institutions; including protection of privacy, sharing/use of information collected, ownership rights, cybersecurity, data portability, cross-border data flows, and building data infrastructure
CANADA-CHINA RELATIONS:  Input to federal discussions on the state of trade and investment between Canada and China
HEALTH CARE: Input regarding the roles and responsibilities of the federal government in financing health care and establishing national standards
INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY PROTECTION:  The promotion of stronger laws and regulations to ensure adequate protection of intellectual property in Canada; with respect to amendments and new regulations governing the rights of creators related to copyright, patent and trade marks, and  harmonization and strengthening of intellectual property protection internationally
INTERNAL TRADE:  Negotiations and agreements among the federal and provincial governments to establish free trade in people, goods and services among all regions of Canada;  reducing current restrictions on trade in goods among provinces, qualifications for government procurement from out-of-province companies, and recognition of professional credentials from another jurisdiction
Bill C-27, Consumer Privacy Protection Act, with respect to business obligations regarding collection of data and need to respect individual privacy
CANADA-JAPAN TRADE:  Input to consultations regarding means and opportunities to enhance bilateral trade between Japan and Canada
PARLIAMENTARY REFORM:  Input regarding changes to rules governing Parliament; Senate reform
ENERGY TRANSITION, with respect to policies that enable Canadian companies to successfully navigate the transition to a future of net-zero greenhouse gas emissions, and to take advantage of the economic opportunities related to low-carbon energy sources and innovative, climate-smart technologies
CANADA BUSINESS CORPORATIONS ACT:  Amendments to the law and regulations affecting the incorporation, structure, mandate and operations of federally regulated companies in Canada
COMPETITIVENESS:  Input regarding federal policies that can help enhance the competitiveness of Canadian industry
INNOVATION; policies and programs, including taxation and financing, designed to support increased research and development among Canadian corporations with respect to new technologies, as well as the commercialization of newly discovered technologies
CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY:  Regulations governing the responsibility of Canadian companies to citizens, stakeholders and communities; with respect to corporate reporting, disclosure of information, community standards, and protection of the environment, health and safety
NORTH AMERICAN LEADERS' SUMMIT: Input to the federal government regarding policy priorities for the annual summit of the leaders of Canada, the United States and Mexico
ENTREPRENEURSHIP, with respect to policies to support the start-up, development and growth of small businesses in Canada
ASIA-PACIFIC RELATIONSHIP: Input to the annual Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Summit; consideration of means to enhance trade and economic relations among the countries of the Asia-Pacific region
ELECTRIC VEHICLES, with respect to strengthening Canada's role in supplying electric vehicles to the North American market; supporting the role of the federal government in encouraging the expansion of the electric vehicle supply chain in Canada, from mineral mining and processing, to batteries and battery components, vehicle assembly and parts production, through to recycling.
INTERNATIONAL TRADE: Legislative proposals, regulations, policies or programs related to Canada's international trading and investment relationship with foreign markets.
NATIONAL SECURITIES REGULATOR: Supporting efforts by the federal government to work with the provinces and establish a single national regulatory authority for the regulation of corporations which issues shares to the public
IMPACT ASSESSMENT ACT: Regulations and policies affecting the development of major industrial projects in Canada; with respect to rules for judging environmental impact of a specific new industrial facility or resource development, and coordination with provincial environmental assessment processes
CANADA/US BORDER:  Input to government deliberations on how to enhance trade and security at the Canada/United States border; with respect to inspection of vehicles and persons at border crossings, pre-clearance at key border points, NEXUS program labelling and inspection of containers, admittance of qualified professionals, development of enhanced passports and other documentation
Bill formerly known as C-4, An Act to Implement the Agreement between Canada, the United States of America and the United Mexican States, with respect to the enhanced trade in goods and services, regulation of investment between countries, admittance of qualified immigrants and recognition of professional credentials for employment purposes
BUDGET:  Input to government deliberations on fiscal and tax policy and federal spending in preparation of the annual federal budget; with respect to rates of federal and personal taxation, policies to stimulate investment and research and development, creation of new cost-shared programs, and federal spending related to infrastructure, health and education
FISCAL & MONETARY POLICY:  Regular input regarding  changes to fiscal and monetary policy that can stimulate economic growth, competitiveness and social progress
INFRASTRUCTURE:  Discusssions among the federal, provincial and municipal governments with respect to financing and expanding public infrastructure; including the mandate and operations of the Canada Infrastructure Bank
CANADA LABOUR CODE:  Regulations governing labour relations for federally incorporated companies; with respect to union certification, right to strike, use of replacement workers, provision of employee health and pension benefits
SECURITY AND PROSPERITY IN NORTH AMERICA, with respect to rules governing the flow of goods, services and people across the border; cooperation among agencies in the three countries to streamline and harmonize rules and regulations governing the conduct of business; policies to enhance energy trade and energy security
Bill C-34, an Act to amend the Investment Canada Act, with respect to conducting national security reviews of proposed foreign investments
Bill C-26, an Act respecting cyber security, with respect to government and private sector collaboration to address cyber security threats
CRITICAL MINERALS, with respect to policies and programs to promote the development, mining and processing of critical minerals in Canada;  including permitting and approval of critical mineral facilities and establishing North American and global supply chains.
NORTH AMERICAN DEFENCE:  Input regarding the North American Aerospace Defence Command (NORAD) and other means to enhance collaboration among governments regading defence of the North American continent
CANADA-MEXICO PARTNERSHIP -- input to federal government deliberations with respect to enhancing trade in goods and services between Mexico and Canada, agreement on rules regarding foreign investment, and coordinating rules regarding admittance of immigrants and recognition of professional credentials for employment purposes
LOBBYING ACT: Regulations governing the conduct of lobbyists and their relations with the federal government with respect to the rules regarding communications and meetings between senior public office holders and corporations and organizational lobbyists
PUBLIC SERVICE:  Rules and regulations governing the conduct of public servants in their relations with corporations and business associations, processes for consulting with business on the impact of new laws and regulations governing the conduct of business in Canada
COMPETITION POLICY:  Laws, regulations and policies affecting competitive behaviour by corporations in the marketplace; with respect to mergers and acquisitions, advertising, use of market power, and rules governing joint ventures and strategic partnerships between competing companies
Bill formerly known as C-12, An Act respecting transparency and accountability in Canada's efforts to achieve net zero greenhouse gas emissions by the year 2050, with respect to formulation of plans and policies to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in Canada and particularly policies, regulations and taxes that affect businesses operating in Canada
GOODS AND SERVICES TAX;  Input regarding changes to regulations and policies governing the GST; rates of tax, included goods and services and exclusions, and harmonization with provincial sales taxes
U.N. CONVENTION ON CLIMATE CHANGE:  Input to federal deliberations on ongoing international negotiations respecting the Convention, as well as decisions about implementation of Convention provisions in Canada
CANADA-INDIA TRADE:  Input to federal consultations on means and opportunities to enhance bilateral trade between Canada and India, including the possibility of negotiating a comprehensive economic partnership agreement