Registration - Organization

Heating, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Institute of Canada (HRAI) / Sandy MacLeod, President & CEO

Registration Information

Organization name: Heating, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Institute of Canada (HRAI)
Senior Officer Name: Sandy MacLeod, President & CEO
Initial registration start date: 2021-02-10
Registration status: Active
Projected end date: No date provided
Registration number: 6585-4065

Associated Lobbying Activity Reports

Total number of Lobbying Activity Reports: 18

Lobbying Activity Reports - last 6 months: 0

Version 11 of 14 (2024-11-19 to 2025-04-30)

Registration versions:

Version 11 of 14 (2024-11-19 to 2025-04-30)

Lobbying Information

Subject Matter of the Lobbying Activities

Details Regarding the Identified Subject Matter

Will any of the lobbyists listed within this registration arrange a meeting between a public office holder and any other individual for the purpose of attempting to influence any of the matters listed below:

Yes

Subject matters added through an Lobbying Activity Report:
Specific Topics of Lobbying Communications	Intended Outcomes	Associated Subject Matters
Advocacy regarding the compulsory trades system and trades training.	Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity Awarding, amendment or termination of any contract, grant or financial benefit by or on behalf of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity	Advanced Education, Employment and Training, Energy, Environment
Subject matters added through an Lobbying Activity Report:
Advocacy regarding the compulsory trades system and trades training.	Development of any legislative proposal by the government of British Columbia, a Provincial entity or a member of the Legislative Assembly Development or enactment of any regulation, including the enactment of a regulation for the purposes of amending or repealing a regulation Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity	Housing, Municipal Affairs
BCAA aims to provide policy direction on the development of employment training programs and feedback on Employment Standards legislation to ensure the ability of BC construction Industry to remain competitive and have access to suitable workforce.	Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity	Advanced Education, Colleges & Universities, Education, Employment and Training, Workplace Literacy

BC Ministries/Provincial Entities

Energy and Climate Solutions
Labour
Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly
Post-Secondary Education and Future Skills

Ministries/Provincial Entities added through a Lobbying Activity Report

Finance
Housing and Municipal Affairs

Organization Details

Senior Officer Name and Position during the Period of this Registration

Sandy MacLeod, President & CEO

Organization Contact Information

Heating, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Institute of Canada (HRAI)

Address:
5560 Explorer Drive
Suite 101A
Mississauga, ON L4W 0A5
Canada

Description of Activities

the Heating, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Institute of Canada (HRAI) is a non-profit national trade association of manufacturers, wholesalers and contractors in the Canadian heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration (HVACR) industries. HRAI advocates a safe, responsible and fair industry where indoor environment systems and refrigeration processes are designed, installed and serviced by qualified professionals in order to ensure efficient and energy-conscious operation. The association’s activities are directly related to the needs and requests of its membership and include education and training programs, industry meetings, up-to-date industry information, technical support, government and industry advocacy, statistics and trends, and a bi-ennial national trade show

Gifts or benefits provided by the organization

Gifts or Benefits Provided to Public Officer Holders
Name	Gift or Benefit Description	Circumstance	Date Promised	Value Promised	Date Given	Value Given
No Records

Contributors to the Lobbying Activity

No person or organization contributed over $1000CDN, within the preceding 12 months, toward the lobbying activity on behalf of the organization that has a direct interest in the outcome of the lobbying activity.

Government Funding in the Last 12 Months

Requested Government Funding

Funding Request made to:	Funding Requested	Date Requested
Employment and Social Development Canada	$14,957,075.00	2024-05-15
Environment and Climate Change Canada	$687,650.00	2023-12-01

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Received Government Funding

The Received Government Funding table below is not intended to be additive. Adding all of the entries together does not necessarily provide an accurate sum of all government funding received. There may be redundancy (reporting of the same funding more than once) caused by overlap in the "Date/Period Received" between 2 or more entries.

Source of Government Funding	Funding Received	Date/Period Received
ECCC	$180,000.00	2024-10-16 to 2025-07-31
NRCan	$289,950.00	2024-11-06 to 2025-07-31

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Other Entities (working together for the purposes of lobbying) Information

Heating, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Institute of Canada (HRAI) is not working together with any other entity for the purpose of lobbying.

Affiliates with a Direct Interest in the Outcome

Heating, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Institute of Canada (HRAI) does not have any affiliates that could have a direct interest in the outcome of the lobbying activities

Other Persons or Organizations with Direct Interests

The activities of Heating, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Institute of Canada (HRAI) are not controlled or directed by another person or organization with a direct interest in the outcome of this undertaking.

Lobbyists Details

Lobbyists Employed by this Organization

Lobbyist

Contributions

Perry Cho
Subscribes to a Code of Conduct: No
Former Public Office Holder in BC: No

Lobbied or plans to lobby a member of the Legislative Assembly, including a Minister or Premier, on behalf of this organization, on or after 2024-09-21: Yes

Political: No
Sponsorship: No
Recall: No

Marla DiCandia
Subscribes to a Code of Conduct: No
Former Public Office Holder in BC: No

Lobbied or plans to lobby a member of the Legislative Assembly, including a Minister or Premier, on behalf of this organization, on or after 2024-09-21: Yes

Political: No
Sponsorship: No
Recall: No

Martin Luymes
Subscribes to a Code of Conduct: No
Former Public Office Holder in BC: No

Lobbied or plans to lobby a member of the Legislative Assembly, including a Minister or Premier, on behalf of this organization, on or after 2024-09-21: Yes

Political: No
Sponsorship: No
Recall: No

Heating, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Institute of Canada (HRAI)

Name change history

Name change history
Name	From	To
Heating, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Institute of Canada (HRAI)	2021-02-10	current

Heating, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Institute of Canada (HRAI)

Senior Officer History
Senior Officer Name	From (YYYY-MM-DD)	To (YYYY-MM-DD)

Sandy MacLeod, President & CEO (Organization)

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Designated Filers are required to submit a Lobbying Activity Report for each lobbying activity with a senior public officer holder. The name of the most senior paid officer (i.e. the designated filer) will appear on all in-house Lobbying Activity Reports, whether or not he/she participated in the activity.

Note: Lobbying Activity Reports are due on the 15^th day of each month for lobbying activities that took place in the previous month.

Results below are sorted by posted date, beginning with the most recent.

Results 1-18 of 18

Heating, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Institute of Canada (HRAI)
Organization

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Brent Chapman, MLA for Surrey South | Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly
- Bruce Banman, MLA for Abbotsford South | Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly
- David L. Williams, MLA for Salmon Arm-Shuswap | Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly
- Gavin Dew, MLA for Kelowna-Mission | Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly
- Harman Bhangu, MLA for Langley-Abbotsford | Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly
- Hon Chan, MLA for Richmond Centre | Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly
- Jody Toor, MLA for Langley-Willowbrook | Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly
- Kiel Giddens, MLA for Prince George-Mackenzie | Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly
- Korky Neufeld, MLA for Abbotsford West | Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly
- Lawrence Mok, MLA for Maple Ridge East | Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly
- Lorne Doerkson, MLA for Cariboo-Chilcotin | Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly
- Misty Van Popta, MLA for Langley-Walnut Grove | Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly
- Pete Davis, MLA for Kootenay-Rockies | Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly
- Peter Milobar, MLA for Kamloops Centre | Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly
- Scott McInnis, MLA for Columbia River-Revelstoke | Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly
- Sheldon Clare, MLA for Prince George-North Cariboo | Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly
- Tony Luck, MLA for Fraser-Nicola | Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly
- Ward Stamer, MLA for Kamloops-North Thompson | Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly
Lobbying Activity date: 2025-04-28
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: Martin Luymes
Posted date: 2025-05-20
Lobbying Activity number: 4065-42695 View Lobbying Activity Report
Heating, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Institute of Canada (HRAI)
Organization

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Tyler Norman, Chief of Staff | Finance
- Kelly Greene, MLA for Richmond-Steveston | Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly
- Ravi Kahlon, Minister | Housing and Municipal Affairs
- John Thomson, Executive Lead, Housing Innovation, Housing and Municipal Affairs | Housing and Municipal Affairs
- Katie Reid, Chief of Staff BC Greens | Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly
- Emily Bishop, Communications Officer | Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly
Lobbying Activity date: 2025-04-22
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: Martin Luymes
Posted date: 2025-05-21
Lobbying Activity number: 4065-42706 View Lobbying Activity Report
Heating, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Institute of Canada (HRAI)
Organization

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Eric Peters, Chief of Staff | Post-Secondary Education and Future Skills
- Nolan Hennin, Executive Assistant | Post-Secondary Education and Future Skills
- Emily Bishop, Policy Advisor | Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly
- Angus MacLellan, Caucus Stakeholder Director | Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly
Lobbying Activity date: 2024-05-01
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: Martin Luymes
Posted date: 2024-06-06
Lobbying Activity number: 4065-35466 View Lobbying Activity Report
Heating, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Institute of Canada (HRAI)
Organization

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Aman Singh, MLA for Richmond-Queensborough | Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly
- Ben Stewart, MLA for Kelowna West | Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly
- Coralee Oakes, MLA for Cariboo North | Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly
- Dan Davies, MLA for Peace River North | Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly
- Garry Begg, MLA for Surrey-Guildford | Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly
- Greg Kyllo, MLA for Shuswap | Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly
- Jagrup Brar, MLA for Surrey-Fleetwood | Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly
- Josie Osborne, MLA for Mid Island-Pacific Rim | Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly
- Lisa Beare, MLA for Maple Ridge-Pitt Meadows | Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly
- Lorne Doerkson, MLA for Cariboo-Chilcotin | Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly
- Mike Starchuk, MLA for Surrey-Cloverdale | Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly
- Norm Letnick, MLA for Kelowna-Lake Country | Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly
- Ronna-Rae Leonard, MLA for Courtenay-Comox | Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly
- Sonia Furstenau, MLA for Cowichan Valley | Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly
- Tom Shypitka, MLA for Kootenay East | Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly
Lobbying Activity date: 2024-05-01
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: Martin Luymes
Posted date: 2024-06-06
Lobbying Activity number: 4065-35465 View Lobbying Activity Report
Heating, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Institute of Canada (HRAI)
Organization

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Aman Singh, MLA for Richmond-Queensborough | Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly
- Brenda Bailey, MLA for Vancouver-False Creek | Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly
- Bruce Banman, MLA for Abbotsford South | Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly
Lobbying Activity date: 2024-05-01
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: Martin Luymes
Posted date: 2024-06-06
Lobbying Activity number: 4065-35464 View Lobbying Activity Report
Heating, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Institute of Canada (HRAI)
Organization

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Selina Robinson, Minister | Post-Secondary Education and Future Skills
Lobbying Activity date: 2023-05-11
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: Martin Luymes
Posted date: 2023-06-12
Lobbying Activity number: 4065-26599 View Lobbying Activity Report
Heating, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Institute of Canada (HRAI)
Organization

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Selina Robinson, Minister | Post-Secondary Education and Future Skills
Lobbying Activity date: 2023-05-11
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: Martin Luymes
Posted date: 2023-06-12
Lobbying Activity number: 4065-26598 View Lobbying Activity Report
Heating, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Institute of Canada (HRAI)
Organization

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- andrew mercier, Minister | Minister of State for Workforce Development
Lobbying Activity date: 2023-05-11
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: Martin Luymes
Posted date: 2023-06-12
Lobbying Activity number: 4065-26597 View Lobbying Activity Report
Heating, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Institute of Canada (HRAI)
Organization

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Andrew Mercier, Minister of State for Workforce Development | Minister of State for Workforce Development
- Desmond Pollard, Ministerial Advisor | Minister of State for Workforce Development
Lobbying Activity date: 2023-02-16
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: Martin Luymes
Posted date: 2023-03-15
Lobbying Activity number: 4065-24640 (amended from 4065-24502) View Lobbying Activity Report
Heating, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Institute of Canada (HRAI)
Organization

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Adam Walker, MLA for Parksville-Qualicum | Energy, Mines and Low Carbon Innovation
- George Heyman, MLA for Vancouver-Fairview | Environment and Climate Change Strategy
- Josie Osborne, MLA for Mid Island-Pacific Rim | Energy, Mines and Low Carbon Innovation
- Katherine Muncaster, Director Energy Efficiency | Energy, Mines and Low Carbon Innovation
- Nat Gosman, A/Executive Director | Energy, Mines and Low Carbon Innovation
- Jennifer Turner, A/Executive Director, Accountability, Economics and Analysis | Environment and Climate Change Strategy
Lobbying Activity date: 2023-02-16
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: Martin Luymes
Posted date: 2023-03-15
Lobbying Activity number: 4065-24611 View Lobbying Activity Report
Heating, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Institute of Canada (HRAI)
Organization

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Bruce Banman, MLA for Abbotsford South | Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly
- Elenore Sturko, MLA for Surrey South | Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly
- Greg Kyllo, MLA for Shuswap | Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly
- Mike Bernier, MLA for Peace River South | Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly
- Peter Milobar, MLA for Kamloops-North Thompson | Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly
- Shirley Bond, MLA for Prince George-Valemount | Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly
- Tom Shypitka, MLA for Kootenay East | Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly
- Trevor Halford, MLA for Surrey-White Rock | Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly
Lobbying Activity date: 2023-02-16
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: Martin Luymes
Posted date: 2023-03-14
Lobbying Activity number: 4065-24225 View Lobbying Activity Report
Heating, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Institute of Canada (HRAI)
Organization

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Katherine Muncaster, Director Energy Efficiency | Energy, Mines and Low Carbon Innovation
Lobbying Activity date: 2023-02-15
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: Martin Luymes
Posted date: 2023-03-15
Lobbying Activity number: 4065-24606 View Lobbying Activity Report
Heating, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Institute of Canada (HRAI)
Organization

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- George Heyman, Minister of Environment and Climate Change Strategy | Environment and Climate Change Strategy
Lobbying Activity date: 2022-08-30
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: Martin Luymes, Stephen Chartrand
Posted date: 2022-10-20
Lobbying Activity number: 4065-21325 View Lobbying Activity Report
Heating, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Institute of Canada (HRAI)
Organization

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- George Heyman, Minister of Environment and Climate Change Strategy | Environment and Climate Change Strategy
Lobbying Activity date: 2022-05-17
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: Martin Luymes
Posted date: 2022-06-15
Lobbying Activity number: 4065-19200 View Lobbying Activity Report
Heating, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Institute of Canada (HRAI)
Organization

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Selina Robinson, Minister of Finance | Finance
- John Horgan, Premier | Office of the Premier
- George Heyman, Minister of Environment and Climate Change Strategy | Environment and Climate Change Strategy
- Bruce Ralston, Minister of Energy, Mines and Petroleum Resources | Energy, Mines and Low Carbon Innovation
Lobbying Activity date: 2022-03-04
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: Martin Luymes
Posted date: 2022-06-15
Lobbying Activity number: 4065-17256 View Lobbying Activity Report
Heating, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Institute of Canada (HRAI)
Organization

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Andrew Mercier, Parliamentary Secretary for Skills Training | Advanced Education and Skills Training
Lobbying Activity date: 2021-09-15
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: Martin Luymes
Posted date: 2021-10-13
Lobbying Activity number: 4065-13110 View Lobbying Activity Report
Heating, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Institute of Canada (HRAI)
Organization

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Andrew Mercier, Parliamentary Secretary for Skills Training | Advanced Education and Skills Training
- Anne Kang, Minister of Advanced Education and Skills Training | Advanced Education and Skills Training
Lobbying Activity date: 2021-06-18
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: Martin Luymes
Posted date: 2021-07-14
Lobbying Activity number: 4065-10854 View Lobbying Activity Report
Heating, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Institute of Canada (HRAI)
Organization

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Harry Bains, Minister of Labour | Labour
Lobbying Activity date: 2021-02-10
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: Martin Luymes
Posted date: 2021-03-12
Lobbying Activity number: 4065-6871 View Lobbying Activity Report

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Registration - Organization

Heating, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Institute of Canada (HRAI) / Sandy MacLeod, President & CEO

Registration Information

Associated Lobbying Activity Reports

Version 11 of 14 (2024-11-19 to 2025-04-30)

Version 11 of 14 (2024-11-19 to 2025-04-30)

Details Regarding the Identified Subject Matter

Subject matters added through an Lobbying Activity Report:

BC Ministries/Provincial Entities

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Contributors to the Lobbying Activity

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Affiliates with a Direct Interest in the Outcome

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