Lobbying registration dated 2026-03-13
Registrant: Bryce McRae
Client: Automotive Industries Association of Canada
Targeted institutions:
Transport Canada (TC)
Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
Finance Canada (FIN)
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
House of Commons
Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada (OPC)
Senate of Canada
Legislative bills: C-244
Acts: Copyright Act
Government funding received:
Lobbying activity details:
Green Vehicles: Inform decision-makers about the importance of training and data access so that green and electric vehicles can be properly serviced by Canada's auto aftermarket.
Canadian Automotive Service Information Standard (CASIS): The intent and objective of the agreement is to “maintain an open, fair and competitive automotive manufacturing, import, distribution, service and repair industry in Canada for the benefit of all stakeholders and consumers”.
Privacy: Ensure forthcoming privacy legislation, regulations or guidance provides a level playing field for businesses in the auto-aftermarket and prioritizes consumer control over vehicle data.
Bill C-244, An Act to amend the Copyright Act (diagnosis, maintenance and repair): Support PMB C-244 which would allow for the sharing of information from consumer goods for the purposes of diagnostics, maintenance and repair.
Innovation and Skills Plan, Apprenticeship: Upskilling of current and future aftermarket industry workforce as industry transitions from predominantly mechanical to more technical trade.