Direct Lobbying Transparency
| Overall Assessment | Comment | Score |
|---|---|---|
| Comprehensive | Canadian Tire Corp Ltd has demonstrated comprehensive transparency in its climate-related lobbying by clearly identifying its target policies, engagement mechanisms, and desired outcomes. The company names specific regulatory frameworks, including its engagement with "Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) Energy Efficiency regulations," its advocacy since 2015 to strengthen Volatile Organic Compound regulations with Environment and Climate Change Canada, and its support for the adoption of EPA Phase 3 emission standards for small engines, providing timelines and jurisdictional context. It likewise outlines its lobbying approaches, noting that it has "been engaged with federal policy makers in support of improving energy efficiency requirements," worked directly with provincial and federal authorities to harmonize standards across Quebec, British Columbia, and the federal government, and collaborated with ECCC to educate suppliers and ensure compliance. Furthermore, the company articulates multiple precise outcomes sought, such as improving energy efficiency requirements and Energy Star certification, aligning Canadian regulations with U.S. standards, lowering energy consumption of consumer products to yield a positive environmental impact, and securing reductions of volatile organic compound emissions by 200 kilotons between 2023 and 2030. Overall, the disclosure presents a detailed account of what policies Canadian Tire engaged with, how it engaged, and the specific objectives it pursued, reflecting a comprehensive level of transparency. | 4 |