Lobbying registration dated 2026-01-05
Registrant: Raphael Louis
Client: Federal Association for the Advancement of Visible Minorities (FAAVM)
Targeted institutions:
Canada Infrastructure Bank
Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR)
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)
Pacific Economic Development Canada (PacifiCan)
Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions Canada (OSFI)
Canadian International Trade Tribunal (CITT)
Global Affairs Canada (GAC)
Financial Transactions and Reports Analysis Centre of Canada (FINTRAC)
Canada Employment Insurance Commission
Women and Gender Equality (WAGE)
Finance Canada (FIN)
Export Development Canada (EDC)
Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada (CIRNAC)
Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC)
House of Commons
National Defence (DND)
Immigration and Refugee Board (IRB)
Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
Canadian Commercial Corporation (CCC)
Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev)
Canadian Human Rights Commission (CHRC)
Canada Industrial Relations Board (CIRB)
Rural Economic Development (Minister’s Office)
Financial Consumer Agency of Canada (FCAC)
Canada Development Investment Corporation (CDEV)
International Joint Commission (IJC)
National Research Council (NRC)
Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC)
International Development Research Centre (IDRC)
Bank of Canada
Privy Council Office (PCO)
Senate of Canada
Health Canada (HC)
Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC)
Competition Tribunal (CT)
Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency (CanNor)
Prairies Economic Development Canada (PrairiesCan)
Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)
Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC)
Public Safety Canada (PS)
Prime Minister's Office (PMO)
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions
CUSMA Secretariat
Acts: Financial Institutions
Constitutional Amendments
Regional Development Incentives Act
Export Development Act
Investment Canada Act
Canadian Multiculturalism Act
Agreement on Internal Trade Implementation Act
Bank of Canada Act
National Housing Act
Financial Administration Act
Financial Consumer Agency of Canada Act
Canada Not-for-profit Corporations Act
Canadian International Trade Tribunal Act
Government funding received:
Lobbying activity details:
Advocating for creation of The Western Canada Global Economic Consortium (WCGEC), whereas a strategic socioeconomic coalition uniting the provinces of British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba; the territories of Yukon, Northwest Territories, and Nunavut; the Government of Canada; Indigenous partners; and The Federal Association for the Advancement of Visible Minorities (FAAVM) Canada Global Corporation, in accordance with the Agreement on Internal Trade Implementation Act (S.C. 1996, c. 17), Investment Canada Act (R.S.C., 1985, c. 28 (1st Supp.)), Canada Not-for-profit Corporations Act (S.C. 2009, c. 23), Regional Development Incentives Act (R.S.C. 1970, c. R-3), Bank of Canada Act (R.S.C., 1985, c. B-2), Financial Administration Act (R.S.C., 1985, c. F-11), to enhance Canada’s competitiveness at federal, regional, and global levels. By aligning international trade, Foreign Direct Investment (FDI), innovation, infrastructure, and sustainable natural resource strategies. The Western Canada Global Economic Consortium (WCGEC) leverages expertise in International Economics, Economic Development, Innovation, Technological Change and Growth, Agricultural and Natural Resource Economics, and Environmental and Ecological Economics to strengthen supply chains, accelerate sustainable development, support job creation, and stability and competitiveness. Drawing on Western Canada’s strengths in energy, minerals, agriculture, manufacturing, and services. The Western Canada Global Economic Consortium (WCGEC) positions Canada as a unified economic gateway to global markets, fostering long-term prosperity and strategic leadership in an economy valued at approximately US $2.3 trillion in nominal GDP and US $2.7 trillion in GDP (PPP).
Advocating for creation of the Canada-United Arab Emirates (UAE) Trade Bloc (CUAETB) in compliance and adherence with the Financial Services Regulatory Authority (FSRA) of Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM), the Emirates Securities and Commodities Authorities (ESCA), the Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE), the Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA) and the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC); whereby, in accordance with the Bank of Canada Act (R.S.C., 1985, c. B-2), the Financial Administration Act (R.S.C., 1985, c. F-11), the Financial Consumer Agency of Canada Act (S.C. 2001, c. 9), the Export Development Act (R.S.C., 1985, c. E-20), the Canadian International Trade Tribunal Act (R.S.C., 1985, c. 47 (4th Supp.)), and the Investment Canada Act (R.S.C., 1985, c. 28 (1st Supp.)), whereas the primary purpose of the Canada-United Arab Emirates (UAE) Trade Bloc (CUAETB) is to stimulate international trade, Foreign Direct Investment (FDI), international economic development and growth, lowering and reducing trade barriers and tariffs, thereby, facilitating global access to the Canadian stock market. Accordingly, the combined Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of Canada and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) is estimated at CAD $4.3 trillion. Therefore, the Canada-United Arab Emirates (UAE) Trade Bloc (CUAETB) would create, develop and establish a CAD $4.3 trillion regional economic development and international trade marketplace.
The Federal Association for the Advancement of Visible Minorities (FAAVM) works with local, national, regional, global and federal Governments to build a $4.5 Trillion dynamic, sustainable, innovative and people-centered socioeconomic platform by 2030. Subsequently, to promote reform of the global financial system, to tackle economic uncertainty and trade tensions, while making Canada a prime competitor within the $100 Trillion global economic marketplace.
In accordance with The National Housing Act (R.S.C., 1985, c. N-11), the mission of the FAAVM Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) $2.8 billion project is to create strong, sustainable, inclusive communities and quality affordable homes for all, working to strengthen the housing market to bolster the economy and protect consumers; meet the need for quality affordable rental homes; utilize housing as a platform for improving quality of life; and build inclusive and sustainable communities free from discrimination.
Advocating for creation of the Canada-European Union (EU) Trade Bloc Act., supporting the creation of the Canada-European Union (EU) Trade Bloc (CEUTB), in adherence and compliance with the Canada-European Union Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA); whereby, in accordance with the Bank of Canada Act (R.S.C., 1985, c. B-2), the Financial Administration Act (R.S.C., 1985, c. F-11), the Financial Consumer Agency of Canada Act (S.C. 2001, c. 9), the Export Development Act (R.S.C., 1985, c. E-20), the Canadian International Trade Tribunal Act (R.S.C., 1985, c. 47 (4th Supp.)), and the Investment Canada Act (R.S.C., 1985, c. 28 (1st Supp.)), and the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights (ICESCR); whereas the primary purpose of the Canada-European Union (EU) Trade Bloc (CEUTB) is to stimulate international trade, Foreign Direct Investment (FDI), international economic development and growth, lowering and reducing trade barriers and tariffs, thereby, facilitating global access to the Canadian stock market. Subsequently, the combined GDP of the 27 European Union member states is estimated to be €17.9 trillion. Therefore, the Canada-European Union (EU) Trade Bloc (CEUTB) would create, develop and establish a €17.9 trillion regional economic development and international trade marketplace.
We also seek the creation of a Federal Government Ministry to initiate and launch The Federal Ministry of Minorities (FMM); whereas a Federal Government Department to be created by the Office of the Prime Minister; through special Parliamentary Act; whereas the Senate and the House of Commons; thereinafter to advance majority-minority relations throughout Political Participation Programs on issues related to the inclusion of minorities in decision-making processes in support of ethno political representation.
Advocating for creation of the Canada-African Union (AU) Trade Bloc (CAUTB), in adherence and compliance with The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights (ICESCR); whereby, in accordance with the Bank of Canada Act (R.S.C., 1985, c. B-2), the Financial Administration Act (R.S.C., 1985, c. F-11), the Financial Consumer Agency of Canada Act (S.C. 2001, c. 9), the Export Development Act (R.S.C., 1985, c. E-20), the Canadian International Trade Tribunal Act (R.S.C., 1985, c. 47 (4th Supp.)), and the Investment Canada Act (R.S.C., 1985, c. 28 (1st Supp.)), whereas the primary purpose of the Canada-African Union (AU) Trade Bloc (CAUTB) is to stimulate international trade, Foreign Direct Investment (FDI), international economic development and growth, lowering and reducing trade barriers and tariffs, thereby, facilitating global access to the Canadian stock market. Subsequently, the combined GDP of all African nations is approximately $2.82 trillion (nominal) and $10.77 trillion (PPP), whereas The African Union's economy, measured by PPP, is estimated at $3.553 trillion. Therefore, the Canada-African Union (AU) Trade Bloc (CAUTB) would create, develop and establish a CAD $6.3 trillion regional economic development and international trade marketplace.
Advocating for the creation of The FAAVM Canada Global Trade & Stock Market Exchange whereas, $38.5-Trillion-CAD Canadian Global Financial Trade  and  Economic Stocks  Exchange  of Canadian Financial Instruments, Financial Institutions,  Corporate Bonds, Corporate Dividends,  Currency Exchange,  Treasury Bond, Operating as a Global Financial Trade System of  Canadian Stock Exchange Companies, with Directive on Charging Special Financial Authorities, Facilitating  Foreign Direct Investment, as Global Financial Management Framework, providing market Access Management of  high-Performing Canadian Stock Market Institutions, in Accordance with The Bank of Canada Act., and the Financial Administration Act (RSC, 1985, c. F-11).
Advocating for creation of the Canada-African Union (AU) Trade Bloc Act., supporting the creation of the Canada-African Union (AU) Trade Bloc (CAUTB), in adherence and compliance with The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights (ICESCR); whereby, in accordance with the Bank of Canada Act (R.S.C., 1985, c. B-2), the Financial Administration Act (R.S.C., 1985, c. F-11), the Financial Consumer Agency of Canada Act (S.C. 2001, c. 9), the Export Development Act (R.S.C., 1985, c. E-20), the Canadian International Trade Tribunal Act (R.S.C., 1985, c. 47 (4th Supp.)), and the Investment Canada Act (R.S.C., 1985, c. 28 (1st Supp.)); whereas the primary purpose of the Canada-African Union (AU) Trade Bloc (CAUTB) is to stimulate international trade, Foreign Direct Investment (FDI), international economic development and growth, lowering and reducing trade barriers and tariffs, thereby, facilitating global access to the Canadian stock market. Subsequently, the combined GDP of all African nations is approximately $2.82 trillion (nominal) and $10.77 trillion (PPP), whereas The African Union's economy, measured by PPP, is estimated at $3.553 trillion. Therefore, the Canada-African Union (AU) Trade Bloc (CAUTB) would create, develop and establish a CAD $6.3 trillion regional economic development and international trade marketplace.
Advocating for the creation of the Canada Global Financial System (CGFS) in accordance with the Financial Administration Act (R.S.C., 1985, c. F-11), the Bank of Canada Act (R.S.C., 1985, c. B-2), and the Financial Consumer Agency of Canada Act (S.C. 2001, c. 9), through Government Policy and Regulation, conceptualized as an Econometric and Input–Output Models, Energy and the Macroeconomy, Microeconomic Policy, Financial Econometrics, Information and Market Efficiency platform; whereas a conglomerate of a complex infrastructure of established and well structured Canadian financial institutions, and international financial markets and products, including Canadian Central and Commercial Banks, Canadian Stock Exchanges, Canadian Insurance Companies, Canadian Corporate Entities, Canada’s Central Bank, Canadian Government Agencies and related laws, mainly to provide global financial stability, and facilitate sustainable International Trade and Finance, Global Commodity Markets accessibility, Sustainable Development, Regional Economic Development and Growth, Investment Banking, Foreign Direct Investment (FDI),  Global Financial Economics, Financial Policy, Financial Instruments, Corporate Finance and Governance, Central Banking Service,  and Global Financial Products and Services, locally, regionally and globally.
To promulgate the week of May 21 to May 28 as a symbolic and informal annual commemorative week, such as Minority History Week, in accordance with the Canadian Multiculturalism Act R.S.C., 1985, c. 24 (4th Supp.), whose sole purpose is to recognize that members of minorities make significant contributions to the richness and diversity of our Canadian society and communities, and to celebrate the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Persons Belonging to National or Ethnic, Religious and Linguistic Minorities.
Advocating for creation of the Canada-European Union (EU) Trade Bloc (CEUTB), in adherence and compliance with the Canada-European Union Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA); whereby, in accordance with the Bank of Canada Act (R.S.C., 1985, c. B-2), the Financial Administration Act (R.S.C., 1985, c. F-11), the Financial Consumer Agency of Canada Act (S.C. 2001, c. 9), the Export Development Act (R.S.C., 1985, c. E-20), the Canadian International Trade Tribunal Act (R.S.C., 1985, c. 47 (4th Supp.)), and the Investment Canada Act (R.S.C., 1985, c. 28 (1st Supp.)), and the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights (ICESCR); whereas the primary purpose of the Canada-European Union (EU) Trade Bloc (CEUTB) is to stimulate international trade, Foreign Direct Investment (FDI), international economic development and growth, lowering and reducing trade barriers and tariffs, thereby, facilitating global access to the Canadian stock market. Subsequently, the  combined GDP of the 27 European Union member states is estimated to be €17.9 trillion. Therefore, the Canada-European Union (EU) Trade Bloc (CEUTB) would create, develop and establish a €17.9 trillion regional economic development and international trade marketplace.
The Federal Association for the Advancement of Visible Minorities (FAAVM) also seeks Federal, Provincial and Local Governments Financial Grants and monetary assistance for the creation and establishment of our $3.5 billion trust fund by 2020; in order to establish various sustainable socio economic mechanisms for the underprivileged and disadvantaged communities at the national levels; Whereas the construction of new building facilities, seniors citizens housing complex development; housing project for the homeless communities; housing complex for other aboriginal and first nations communities; and to provide financial benefits for Minority Communities and Youth Business Development Programs.
The Canada Civil Rights Act of 2003 as part of our constitutional reform;  is a legislative project whereas the main objectives are to reinforce the Constitution and subsequently proposing Constitutional amendments to the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedom in order to secure and protect all Canadian Citizens Civil Rights indistinctively.
Protection of Canadian minorities, also referred to as visible minorities, identified as national minorities, is a core issue for the FAAVM, and many activities are being undertaken in this field. These include the development of legally binding Canadian standards, drafting of national legislations, and the development of legally binding international standards, of which the FAAVM Charter for the Protection of Canadian Minorities.
Advocating for creation of the Canada-United Arab Emirates (UAE) Trade Bloc Act., supporting the creation of the Canada-United Arab Emirates (UAE) Trade Bloc (CUAETB) in compliance and adherence with the Financial Services Regulatory Authority (FSRA) of Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM), the Emirates Securities and Commodities Authorities (ESCA), the Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE), the Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA) and the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC); whereby, in accordance with the Bank of Canada Act (R.S.C., 1985, c. B-2), the Financial Administration Act (R.S.C., 1985, c. F-11), the Financial Consumer Agency of Canada Act (S.C. 2001, c. 9), the Export Development Act (R.S.C., 1985, c. E-20), the Canadian International Trade Tribunal Act (R.S.C., 1985, c. 47 (4th Supp.)), and the Investment Canada Act (R.S.C., 1985, c. 28 (1st Supp.)), whereas the primary purpose of the Canada-United Arab Emirates (UAE) Trade Bloc (CUAETB) is to stimulate international trade, Foreign Direct Investment (FDI), international economic development and growth, lowering and reducing trade barriers and tariffs, thereby, facilitating global access to the Canadian stock market. Accordingly, the combined Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of Canada and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) is estimated at CAD $4.3 trillion. Therefore, the Canada-United Arab Emirates (UAE) Trade Bloc (CUAETB) would create, develop and establish a CAD $4.3 trillion regional economic development and international trade marketplace.
Advocating for creation of The Western Canada Global Economic Consortium Act., supporting the creation of The Western Canada Global Economic Consortium (WCGEC), whereas a strategic socioeconomic coalition uniting the provinces of British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba; the territories of Yukon, Northwest Territories, and Nunavut; the Government of Canada; Indigenous partners; and The Federal Association for the Advancement of Visible Minorities (FAAVM) Canada Global Corporation, in accordance with the Agreement on Internal Trade Implementation Act (S.C. 1996, c. 17), Investment Canada Act (R.S.C., 1985, c. 28 (1st Supp.)), Canada Not-for-profit Corporations Act (S.C. 2009, c. 23), Regional Development Incentives Act (R.S.C. 1970, c. R-3), Bank of Canada Act (R.S.C., 1985, c. B-2), Financial Administration Act (R.S.C., 1985, c. F-11), to enhance Canada’s competitiveness at federal, regional, and global levels. By aligning international trade, Foreign Direct Investment (FDI), innovation, infrastructure, and sustainable natural resource strategies. The Western Canada Global Economic Consortium (WCGEC) leverages expertise in International Economics, Economic Development, Innovation, Technological Change and Growth, Agricultural and Natural Resource Economics, and Environmental and Ecological Economics to strengthen supply chains, accelerate sustainable development, support job creation, and stability and competitiveness. Drawing on Western Canada’s strengths in energy, minerals, agriculture, manufacturing, and services. The Western Canada Global Economic Consortium (WCGEC) positions Canada as a unified economic gateway to global markets, fostering long-term prosperity and strategic leadership in an economy valued at approximately US $2.3 trillion in nominal GDP and US $2.7 trillion in GDP (PPP).
The FAAVM is working to establish a sustainable collaborative platform with The Parliament of Canada, Elected Federal Political Parties, Federal Political Leaders and the Senate to help raise awareness regarding the promotion and protection of the rights of minorities under International Human Rights Laws.