Lobbying registration dated 2026-01-05
Registrant: Bev Goodman
Client: Ford Motor Company of Canada, Ltd.
Targeted institutions:
Transportation Safety Board of Canada (TSB)
Treasury Board Of Canada Secretariat (TBS)
Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC)
Public Service Commission of Canada (PSC)
Global Affairs Canada (GAC)
Canadian International Trade Tribunal (CITT)
Transport Canada (TC)
Intergovernmental Affairs Secretariat (IGA)
Canada Pension Plan Investment Board
Finance Canada (FIN)
Export Development Canada (EDC)
Canadian Transportation Agency (CTA)
House of Commons
National Defence (DND)
Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
Office of the Commissioner of Official Languages (OCOL)
Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev)
Statistics Canada (StatCan)
Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC)
Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
National Research Council (NRC)
Competition Bureau Canada (COBU)
Canada Revenue Agency (CRA)
Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada (OPC)
Bank of Canada
Privy Council Office (PCO)
Senate of Canada
Health Canada (HC)
Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC)
Competition Tribunal (CT)
Canadian Energy Regulator (CER)
Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)
Public Safety Canada (PS)
Prime Minister's Office (PMO)
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA)
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC)
Legislative bills: C-273
Acts: Competition Act
Excise Tax Act
Motor Vehicle Safety Act
Bank Act
Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999
Government funding received:
Lobbying activity details:
U.S. policies regarding trade as it relates to Canadian automotive, steel, aluminum and critical mineral exports.
formally known as Bill C-273 An Act to amend the Competition Act and the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999 (right to repair): Participating in a review of proposed legislation.
USMCA: Participation in consultation group in the renegotiation of the United States, Mexico, Canada agreement, administered by Global Affairs Canada.
Excise Tax Act: Requesting elimination of the Green Levy Tax which applies to vehicles.
Bilateral and plurolateral trade agreements comprehend the North American integration of the Automotive industry
Japan Free Trade Agreement under negotiation: Requesting and promoting fair trade agreements that support exports from Canadian manufacturing locations.
Motor Vehicle Safety Act and Regulations: Ensuring all vehicles imported into Canada comply, at the time of importation, with the Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Standards in effect on the date the vehicle was manufactured, requesting harmonization of Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety Standard with US Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard.
Transportation system policies and disruptions, CBSA Assessment & Revenue Management (CARM); Beyond the Border; Trusted Trader; Customs Self Assessment (CSA); support border policies and administration by CBSA supports and enhances trans-border shipments of goods, cross-border movement of workers who perform essential services, and security.
Korean Free Trade Agreement: Promote fair trade agreements that support exports for Canadian and North American built vehicles
Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) Trade Agreement: Promoting fair trade agreements that support exports from Canadian manufacturing locations.
Promote investments and improvements to new and existing trade infrastructure to support the automotive manufacturing supply chain.
Provide an overview of Canada's integrated auto sector and Canada's role in the global auto sector
Discussions regarding consultation, outreach, policies and opportunities related to investment, development, export/import of critical minerals
Discussion concerning policies that relate to import and export of vehicles and parts, including impact on Canada's automotive sector and national security.
Auto Innovation Fund (AIF): Requesting a competitive AIF consistent with auto investment funds in other jurisdictions worldwide.
Discussions regarding transportation, vehicle electrification and reducing greenhouse gas emissions, including the government's light-duty Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) sales mandate regulation, ZEV charging and refueling infrastructure development, and consumer issues. Discussions related to the broad range of electrified vehicles and multi-energy technologies
Trade agreement negotiation and policies/regulations/tariffs related to import/exports to support the Canadian automotive sector
Section 232 - Participating in discussions to highlight impact of steel and aluminum tariffs on Canadian automotive industry
Discussions about Transport Canada’s connected vehicle security policies as they relate to industry standards, cybersecurity risks and regulatory compliance
Review of Canada's Bank Act and financial regulations in Canada
Auto Innovation Fund, Strategic Innovation Fund, Strategic Response Fund, and R&D/Innovation Funds: Financial assistance and funding with ongoing manufacturing investments in Canada for vehicle and engine manufacturing facilities and R&D centres.
European Union (EU) Free Trade Agreement (Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement, CETA): Promoting fair trade agreements that support exports from Canadian manufacturing locations and fair quota allocation system for vehicle exports.
Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999 (1999, c. 33 ):  Promoting practical vehicle emission standards, greenhouse gas standards and facility environmental requirements in effort to reduce emissions and greenhouse gases.
U.S. policies regarding tariffs as it relates to Canadian automotive, steel, aluminum and critical mineral exports.
Budget recommendations related to attracting investment to Canada, business competitiveness, taxation, grants and incentives, and any other policies or regulations related to automotive sector, advanced manufacturing and R&D
Technology Partnerships Canada (PSIP Project 494063 - Government Support to Renew Oakville Assembly Complex)
Ensure an automotive strategy provides for a competitive environment that encourages maintenance of current and new automotive investment.
Pan Canadian Framework on Clean Growth and Climate Change: Participation in working groups (ZEV strategy) administered by various ministries including ISED, Natural Resources Canada and Transport Canada.
Discussions regarding consultations, policies and regulations related to technology and IT Communications
Other trade agreements (ie: Mercosur, China) - Participating in working groups to promote fair trade agreement supporting Canadian vehicle exports.
Discussions concerning investments in Canada as it relates to automotive and automotive parts manufacturing, EV battery and EV battery supply chain manufacturing, critical minerals, including incentive support and taxation.
Discussions about federal efforts to address automotive theft as they relate to vehicle tracking, law enforcement collaboration, and regulatory measures.
U.S. policies regarding the auto sector as it relates to Canadian automotive, steel, aluminum and critical mineral exports and imports.