Registration - Organization

Canadian Vehicle Manufacturers' Association / Brian Kingston, President & CEO

Registration Information

Organization name: Canadian Vehicle Manufacturers' Association
Senior Officer Name: Brian Kingston, President & CEO
Initial registration start date: 2021-05-19
Registration status: Active
Projected end date: No date provided
Registration number: 7312-4204

Associated Lobbying Activity Reports

Total number of Lobbying Activity Reports: 16

Lobbying Activity Reports - last 6 months: 1

Version 6 of 6 (2025-04-14 to present)

Registration versions:

Version 6 of 6 (2025-04-14 to present)

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

Specific Topics of Lobbying Communications	Intended Outcomes	Associated Subject Matters
CleanBC Go Electric light-duty vehicle rebate program - Ensure that BC's electric vehicle rebate programs adequately supports consumer uptake and demand.	Development of any legislative proposal by the government of British Columbia, a Provincial entity or a member of the Legislative Assembly Introduction, amendment, passage or defeat of any Bill or resolution in or before 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	Consumer Issues, Economic Development and Trade, Environment, Finances and Budgets, Infrastructure, Transportation
Extended Producer Responsibility and its application to a variety of automotive related products including electric vehicle batteries.	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	Consumer Issues, Economic Development and Trade, Environment
Zero-Emission Vehicle Act - Ensure that the Act comprehends the integrated nature of the auto industry and need for alignment with the U.S. federal ZEV policies and programs.	Development of any legislative proposal by the government of British Columbia, a Provincial entity or a member of the Legislative Assembly Introduction, amendment, passage or defeat of any Bill or resolution in or before 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	Consumer Issues, Economic Development and Trade, Energy, Environment, Finances and Budgets, Infrastructure, Internal Trade, Taxation and Finance, Transportation

BC Ministries/Provincial Entities

British Columbia Hydro and Power Authority
Energy and Climate Solutions
Environment and Parks
Finance
Mining and Critical Minerals
Office of the Premier

Organization Details

Senior Officer Name and Position during the Period of this Registration

Brian Kingston, President & CEO

Organization Contact Information

Canadian Vehicle Manufacturers' Association

Address:
116 Albert Street
Suite 300
Ottawa, ON K1P 5G3
Canada

Description of Activities

The CVMA represents the interests of it members by: developing information & participating in Government consultation mechanisms on all issues affecting the well being of the motor vehicle industry in Canada;-Acting as a common voice on industry issues;-Disseminating information of motor vehicle issues to members, the Government (Federal/Provincial) and the general public; and compiling & distributing industry statistical reports & information for members, Government and general public use. (For further information visit our web site at http:/www.cvma.ca)

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

No government funding was requested or received within the preceding 12 months.

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

Canadian Vehicle Manufacturers' Association is not working together with any other entity for the purpose of lobbying.

Affiliates with a Direct Interest in the Outcome

Canadian Vehicle Manufacturers' Association 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 Canadian Vehicle Manufacturers' Association 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

Brian Kingston
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

Yasmin Tarmohamed
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

Canadian Vehicle Manufacturers' Association

Name change history

Name change history
Name	From	To
Canadian Vehicle Manufacturers' Association	2021-05-19	current

Canadian Vehicle Manufacturers' Association

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

Brian Kingston, 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 1-16 of 16

Canadian Vehicle Manufacturers' Association
Organization

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Adrian Dix, Minister of Energy and Climate Solutions | Energy and Climate Solutions
- Sarah Hannah, Chief of Staff | Energy and Climate Solutions
Lobbying Activity date: 2025-10-31
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: Brian Kingston, Yasmin Tarmohamed
Posted date: 2025-11-10
Lobbying Activity number: 4204-46455 View Lobbying Activity Report
Canadian Vehicle Manufacturers' Association
Organization

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- David Eby, Premier of Birtish Columbia | Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly
- Nathaniel Gosman, Assistant Deputy Minister | Jobs, Economic Development and Innovation
- Jessica Prince, Assistant Deputy Minister | Office of the Premier
- Eveline Xia, Manager, Stakeholder Relations | Office of the Premier
Lobbying Activity date: 2025-03-31
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: Brian Kingston
Posted date: 2025-04-14
Lobbying Activity number: 4204-41197 View Lobbying Activity Report
Canadian Vehicle Manufacturers' Association
Organization

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Brenda Bailey, MLA for Vancouver-South Granville | Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly
Lobbying Activity date: 2025-03-20
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: Brian Kingston, Yasmin Tarmohamed
Posted date: 2025-04-14
Lobbying Activity number: 4204-41203 View Lobbying Activity Report
Canadian Vehicle Manufacturers' Association
Organization

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Adrian Dix, MLA for Vancouver-Renfrew | Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly
- Nick Hsieh, Ministerial Advisor | Energy and Climate Solutions
Lobbying Activity date: 2025-03-20
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: Brian Kingston, Yasmin Tarmohamed
Posted date: 2025-04-14
Lobbying Activity number: 4204-41200 View Lobbying Activity Report
Canadian Vehicle Manufacturers' Association
Organization

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Christopher O'Riley, President and Chief Executive Officer | British Columbia Hydro and Power Authority
- Kees Jansen, Director, EV Service Delivery | British Columbia Hydro and Power Authority
Lobbying Activity date: 2025-03-20
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: Brian Kingston, Yasmin Tarmohamed
Posted date: 2025-04-14
Lobbying Activity number: 4204-41186 View Lobbying Activity Report
Canadian Vehicle Manufacturers' Association
Organization

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Ellis Ross, MLA for Skeena | Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly
- Tom Shypitka, MLA for Kootenay East | Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly
- Renee Merrifield, MLA for Kelowna-Mission | Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly
Lobbying Activity date: 2023-11-23
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: Brian Kingston, Yasmin Tarmohamed
Posted date: 2025-04-14
Lobbying Activity number: 4204-30714 View Lobbying Activity Report
Canadian Vehicle Manufacturers' Association
Organization

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Doug Caul, Deputy Minister | Office of the Premier
- Jeremy Hewitt, Assistant Deputy Minister | Environment and Climate Change Strategy
Lobbying Activity date: 2023-09-13
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: Brian Kingston
Posted date: 2023-09-28
Lobbying Activity number: 4204-28965 View Lobbying Activity Report
Canadian Vehicle Manufacturers' Association
Organization

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Shannon Baskerville, Deputy Minister | Energy, Mines and Low Carbon Innovation
- Nat Gosman, Assistant Deputy Minister | Energy, Mines and Low Carbon Innovation
Lobbying Activity date: 2023-09-12
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: Yasmin Tarmohamed
Posted date: 2023-10-02
Lobbying Activity number: 4204-28992 View Lobbying Activity Report
Canadian Vehicle Manufacturers' Association
Organization

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Laurel Nash, Assistant Deputy Minister | Environment and Climate Change Strategy
Lobbying Activity date: 2023-09-08
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: Brian Kingston, Yasmin Tarmohamed
Posted date: 2023-09-11
Lobbying Activity number: 4204-28527 View Lobbying Activity Report
Canadian Vehicle Manufacturers' Association
Organization

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Josie Osborne, Minister | Energy, Mines and Low Carbon Innovation
Lobbying Activity date: 2023-05-23
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: Brian Kingston, Yasmin Tarmohamed
Posted date: 2023-05-30
Lobbying Activity number: 4204-26396 View Lobbying Activity Report
Canadian Vehicle Manufacturers' Association
Organization

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Laurel Nash, Assistant Deputy Minister | Environment and Climate Change Strategy
Lobbying Activity date: 2023-02-03
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: Brian Kingston, Yasmin Tarmohamed
Posted date: 2023-03-24
Lobbying Activity number: 4204-24782 View Lobbying Activity Report
Canadian Vehicle Manufacturers' Association
Organization

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Bruce Ralston, Minister of Energy, Mines and Low Carbon Innovation | Energy, Mines and Low Carbon Innovation
- Eugene Tseng, Ministerial Advisor | Energy, Mines and Low Carbon Innovation
Lobbying Activity date: 2022-11-15
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: Brian Kingston
Posted date: 2022-11-17
Lobbying Activity number: 4204-22220 View Lobbying Activity Report
Canadian Vehicle Manufacturers' Association
Organization

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Jeremy Hewitt, Assistant Deputy Minister | Environment and Climate Change Strategy
Lobbying Activity date: 2022-01-21
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: Brian Kingston, Yasmin Tarmohamed
Posted date: 2022-02-16
Lobbying Activity number: 4204-16495 View Lobbying Activity Report
Canadian Vehicle Manufacturers' Association
Organization

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Kevin Jardine, Deputy Minister | Environment and Climate Change Strategy
- Jeremy Hewitt, Assistant Deputy Minister | Environment and Climate Change Strategy
Lobbying Activity date: 2021-11-23
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: Brian Kingston
Posted date: 2021-12-07
Lobbying Activity number: 4204-14531 View Lobbying Activity Report
Canadian Vehicle Manufacturers' Association
Organization

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Bruce Ralston, Minister of Energy, Mines and Petroleum Resources | Energy, Mines and Low Carbon Innovation
Lobbying Activity date: 2021-11-23
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: Brian Kingston
Posted date: 2021-12-07
Lobbying Activity number: 4204-14530 View Lobbying Activity Report
Canadian Vehicle Manufacturers' Association
Organization

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Eugene Tseng, Ministerial Advisor | Energy, Mines and Low Carbon Innovation
Lobbying Activity date: 2021-10-06
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: Brian Kingston
Posted date: 2021-10-15
Lobbying Activity number: 4204-13367 View Lobbying Activity Report

Brian Kingston, President & CEO (Organization)

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

Results 1-16 of 16

Canadian Vehicle Manufacturers' Association
Organization

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Adrian Dix, Minister of Energy and Climate Solutions | Energy and Climate Solutions
- Sarah Hannah, Chief of Staff | Energy and Climate Solutions
Lobbying Activity date: 2025-10-31
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: Brian Kingston, Yasmin Tarmohamed
Posted date: 2025-11-10
Lobbying Activity number: 4204-46455 View Lobbying Activity Report

Date Modified:: 2025-11-05

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Registration - Organization

Canadian Vehicle Manufacturers' Association / Brian Kingston, President & CEO

Registration Information

Associated Lobbying Activity Reports

Version 6 of 6 (2025-04-14 to present)

Version 6 of 6 (2025-04-14 to present)

Details Regarding the Identified Subject Matter

BC Ministries/Provincial Entities

Senior Officer Name and Position during the Period of this Registration

Organization Contact Information

Description of Activities

Gifts or benefits provided by the organization

Contributors to the Lobbying Activity

Government Funding in the Last 12 Months

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

Affiliates with a Direct Interest in the Outcome

Other Persons or Organizations with Direct Interests