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Pictured here is CHFCA and the members who joined us for Hill Days 2023

CHFCA and Members

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CHFCA & The Canadian Government

The CHFCA and the Federal Government

CHFCA & The Canadian Government

The Minister of Rural Economic Development of Canada, Gudie Hutchings, and the CEO of the Canadian Hydrogen Fuel Cell Association, Ivette Vera-Perez.

CHFCA & The Canadian Government

The Canadian Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Association with the Minister of Employment, Workforce Development, and Official languages, Randy Boissonnault.

CHFCA & The Canadian Government

The Minister of Rural Economic Development of Canada, Gudie Hutchings, and the CEO of the Canadian Hydrogen Fuel Cell Association, Ivette Vera-Perez.

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CHFCA & MPs

Pictured here are some of the MPs who made out to our MP breakfast and reception to discuss the hydrogen political landscape and action items for the federal government with our members. We wish to extend our heartfelt appreciation to the dedicated MPs, senators, and government officials we have had the privilege to engage with during this quarter and at Hill Days including: Scot Davidson, Terry Sheehan, Cheryl Gallant, Julie Dabrusin, Marc G. Serré, Mike Kelloway, Joanne Thompson, Charlie Angus, Jenny Kwan, Earl Dreeshen, Greg McLean, Steven Blaney, Randy Boissonnault, Paul J. Massicotte, Paula Simons, Pat Duncan, Rick Glumac, Dale Nally, and Ellis Ross.

CHFCA & Global Public Affairs

Pictured here from left to right is Miriam Matthews from Global Public Affairs Canada, Ivette Vera-Perez the CHFCA’s CEO, and Catherine Lansley from Global Public Affairs Canada. A big thank you to everyone at Global Public Affairs Canada for a successful 2022 Day on the Hill!

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Hill Days Reception

Pictured here are some of our members at our Hill Days reception at the beautiful Westin Hotel in Ottawa.

A Day on the Hill

Pictured here from left to right is Edward Stuart from Hydrogen Optimized, Ivette Vera-Perez the CEO of CHFCA, Kim Leach from Ballard Powers, Bill Gourley from Superior Propane.

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A Day in Ottawa

Pictured here is Ivette Vera-Perez, the CEO of the Canadian Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Association, Ted Gruezner, Catherine Lansley, Miriam Mathew and and Michael Friesen from Global Public Affairs. Day on the hill could not be a success without out the help of our Global Public Affairs team!

A Day in Ottawa

Pictured here is Ivette Vera-Perez, the CEO of the Canadian Hydrogen Fuel Cell Association and Ted Gruezner from Global Public Affairs. Day on the hill could not be a success without out the help of our Global Public Affairs team!

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CHFCA Letters to the Government of Canada

August 2023 – Written Submission for the Pre-Budget Consultations in Advance of the 2024 Budget

July 2023 – Submission to State Draft on PFAS Report

February 2023 – Submission to Pre-Budget 2023 Consultation

January 2023 – Submission to Hydrogen Investment Tax Credit Consultation

October 2022 – CHFCA Recommendations for 2023 Pre-budget Consultations

October 2022 – CHFCA recommendations to the Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson regarding hydrogen’s role in Green Building Strategy

February 2021 – CHFCA Recommendations to the Honourable Chrystia Freeland re: 2021 Federal Budget Consultation

October 2020 – CHFCA Letter to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau in Support of National Hydrogen Strategy for Canada

May 2020 – CHFCA Letter to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau in Support of EMC Recommendations

April 2020 – CHFCA – Letter to the Honourable Chrystia Freeland regarding Clean Fuel Standard (CFS)

March 2020 – Letter to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau in Support of Cleantech CEO Recommendations

December 2019 – CHFCA Letter to The Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson

August 2016 – CHFCA Letter to The Honourable Navdeep Bains

 

CHFCA Letters to Canadian Provincial Governments

The CHFCA, from time to time, writes letters to Canadian provincial governments on behalf of its members in response to provincial policies and plans relevant to the hydrogen and fuel cell sector. In the interest of transparency, the letters are here:

April 2023 – Hydrogen BC Input for the Clean Transportation Action Plan

February 2023 – Hydrogen BC Feedback on the Low Carbon Fuels Act

January 2023 – Hydrogen BC Comments on the Inquiry Into the Regulation of Hydrogen Energy Services