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Robin MacLachlan's lobbying: the clients they represent and every meeting they've reported since November 2021.

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Consultant lobbyist

Robin MacLachlan

Summa Strategies Canada

Former public offices

  • Legislative Assistant, Paul Dewar, M.P., House of Commons (2007–2007)
  • Parliamentary Assistant, Paul Dewar, M.P., House of Commons (2006–2007)
  • Constituency Assistant, Paul Dewar, M.P., House of Commmons (2006–2006)
  • Constituency Assistant, Hon. Ed Broadbent, P.C., M.P., House of Commons (2004–2005)
Meetings this Parliament
34
Since Nov 2021
136
Active registrations
11

Reported meetings

    • Fahim Khan · Senior Policy Advisor, Finance Canada (FIN)
    Engaging Transport Canada and Employment and Social Development Canada to advocate for strengthened federal compliance and enforcement regarding adherence to federal labour laws and regulations governing federally regulated businesses. Read more

    Official report

  • ILWU Local 333
    • Fahim Khan · Senior Policy Advisor, Finance Canada (FIN)
    Engaging Employment and Social Development Canada to strengthen the Labour Program's compliance and enforcement regime, including advocating for an expansion of ESDC's health and safety officer program. Read more

    Engaging Parliamentarians and government officials regarding labour issues facing workers at Canada's West coast grain terminals.

    Official report

    • Natasha Kochhar · Director of Projects and Caucus Relations, Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA)
    • Kelsey Lane · Director of Strategic Initiatives and Engagement, Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA)
    Engaging government decision-makers regarding federal funding programs intended to support the development of renewable electricity generation and distribution projects including, but not limited to, Natural Resources Canada's Smart Renewable Electricification Pathways (SREP) program. Read more

    Official report

    • Caroline Desrochers · Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister, Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada (HICC)
    • Chris Simba · Quebec Regional Advisor, Transport Canada (TC)
    • Jed Graham · Senior Policy Advisor, Transport Canada (TC)
    Meetings with government officials regarding financial support for shortline rail infrastructure, including a proposal for a federal tax credit for shortline railway infrastructure investment in Canada. Read more

    Engaging government officials regarding policies and programs to support shortline railways in Canada, including infrastructure improvements and climate resilience.

    Official report

    • Elyse Moisan · Quebec Regional Advisor, Finance Canada (FIN)
    • Charles-Olivier Dubé · Policy Advisor, Finance Canada (FIN)
    Meetings with government officials regarding financial support for shortline rail infrastructure, including a proposal for a federal tax credit for shortline railway infrastructure investment in Canada. Read more

    Engaging government officials regarding policies and programs to support shortline railways in Canada, including infrastructure improvements and climate resilience.

    Official report

    • Matthew O'Connell · Deputy Director of Policy, Finance Canada (FIN)
    Advocating for the rights of consumers and small businesses to have full utility of their financial data under a well-regulated and evenly-applied open banking regime. Read more

    Official report

  • Engaging government decision-makers regarding federal funding programs intended to support the development of renewable electricity generation and distribution projects including, but not limited to, Natural Resources Canada's Smart Renewable Electricification Pathways (SREP) program. Read more

    Official report

    • Lena Metlege Diab · Member of Parliament
    • Jessica Fancy-Landry · Member of Parliament, House of Commons
    Engaging government decision-makers regarding federal funding programs intended to support the development of renewable electricity generation and distribution projects including, but not limited to, Natural Resources Canada's Smart Renewable Electricification Pathways (SREP) program. Read more

    Official report

  • Engaging government decision-makers regarding federal funding programs intended to support the development of renewable electricity generation and distribution projects including, but not limited to, Natural Resources Canada's Smart Renewable Electricification Pathways (SREP) program. Read more

    Official report

    • Nina Sartor · Policy Advisor, Transport Canada (TC)
    Engaging government officials regarding Transport Canada's marine transportation security clearance program and the security of Canada's ports.

    Official report

  • Cape Breton University
    • Elizabeth Arsenault · Regional Advisor, Atlantic, Prime Minister's Office (PMO)
    Advocating for federal financial assistance for a housing development project in Cape Breton.

    Official report

    • Elizabeth Arsenault · Regional Advisor, Atlantic, Prime Minister's Office (PMO)
    Engaging government decision-makers regarding federal funding programs intended to support the development of renewable electricity generation and distribution projects including, but not limited to, Natural Resources Canada's Smart Renewable Electricification Pathways (SREP) program. Read more

    Official report

  • ILWU Local 333
    Engaging Employment and Social Development Canada to strengthen the Labour Program's compliance and enforcement regime, including advocating for an expansion of ESDC's health and safety officer program. Read more

    Engaging Parliamentarians and government officials regarding labour issues facing workers at Canada's West coast grain terminals.

    Official report

    • Sebastian Clarke · Director of Intergovernmental Affairs and External Relations, Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada (HICC)
    Advocating for federal financial assistance for a housing development project in Cape Breton.

    Official report

    • Elizabeth Arsenault · Regional Advisor, Atlantic, Prime Minister's Office (PMO)
    Advocating for federal financial assistance for a housing development project in Cape Breton.

    Official report

    • Elizabeth Arsenault · Regional Advisor, Atlantic, Prime Minister's Office (PMO)
    Engaging government decision-makers regarding federal funding programs intended to support the development of renewable electricity generation and distribution projects including, but not limited to, Natural Resources Canada's Smart Renewable Electricification Pathways (SREP) program. Read more

    Official report

    • Crystina Dundas · Senior Policy Advisor, Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
    Skilled Labour Policies: promote increased domestic skilled trade and apprenticeship training, as well as promote and use the Red Seal Program Assist with National Occupational Competencies analysis for various trades and occupations as per the request of Human Resources and Skills Development. Read more

    Official report

    • Steven MacKinnon · Minister of Labour, Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
    • Paul Moen · Chief of Staff, Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
    • Noémie Fiset-Tremblay · Director of Policy, Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
    Engaging federal decision-makers about the use of Section 107 of the Canada Labour Code and the need to put a moratorium on its use while advocating for its repeal from the Canada Labour Code. Read more

    Engaging elected officials and federal civil servants regarding labour relations in federally regulated sectors, including transportation.

    Engaging federal decision-makers regarding the on-going review of labour disputes at Canada's Ports.

    Official report

    • Alexis Conrad · Assistant Secretary to Cabinet, Privy Council Office (PCO)
    Engaging federal decision-makers regarding the on-going review of labour disputes at Canada's Ports.

    Official report

  • Engaging federal decision-makers regarding the on-going review of labour disputes at Canada's Ports.

    Official report

  • Cape Breton University
    • Natasha Kochhar · Policy and Atlantic Regional Affairs Advisor, House of Commons
    Seeking federal support for the delivery of on-campus infrastructure projects.

    Official report

  • Stripe
    Engaging relevant government officials regarding federal policies and regulations impacting payments.

    Official report

    • Taylor Bachrach · Member of Parliament, House of Commons
    Engaging Transport Canada and Employment and Social Development Canada to advocate for strengthened federal compliance and enforcement regarding adherence to federal labour laws and regulations governing federally regulated businesses. Read more

    Official report

  • ILWU Local 333

    Labour

    Official report

  • ILWU Local 333
    • Matthew Green · Member of Parliament, House of Commons

    Labour

    Official report

From the Office of the Commissioner of Lobbying's open data, published November 5, 2026. Reports cover oral, arranged meetings with designated public office holders since November 22, 2021; lobbyists file them by the 15th of the following month. Names of MPs are matched to the current House of Commons, and bills are linked when the lobbyist's own description makes clear which bill it means. Contains information licensed under the Open Data Licence Agreement — Office of the Commissioner of Lobbying. Licence. PolitiKit is independent and is not endorsed by the Commissioner of Lobbying.