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

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Consultant lobbyist

Marc Desmarais

NATIONAL Public Relations

Former public offices

  • Executive Assistant to the Minister, Minister's Office, Canadian International Development Agency & Department of Foreign Affairs (1997–1999)
  • Assitant to the Leader of the Opposition in the Senate, Leader's Office, The Senate of Canada (1985–1987)
  • Assistant to Alain Tardif, MP, House of Commons, House of Commons (1984–1984)
  • Assistant to Jean-Claude Malépart, MP, House of Commons, House of Commons (1984–1984)
Meetings this Parliament
151
Since Nov 2021
655
Active registrations
25

Reported meetings

  • Port of Baie Comeau
    • Michael Jason · Senior Advisor - Legal and Mining, Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
    Meetings with elected and non-elected officials to represent the priorities of the Port of Baie-Comeau within an integrated vision of the development of the maritime corridor to diversify Canada’s trade partners during the transition toward green energy. Read more

    Official report

  • Fondation Mira Inc.
    • Simon-Pierre Savard-Tremblay · Member of Parliament, House of Commons
    Meetings with elected and non-elected officials to establish the Mira Foundation as the leading reference in services for people with disabilities (visual, motor, and autism spectrum disorders) and to secure sustainable financial support as well as regulatory changes. Read more

    Official report

    • Carlos Leitão · Member of Parliament
    • Penela Guy · Strategic Advisor for the Province of Quebec, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
    Meetings with elected and non-elected officials regarding the potential application of United States tariffs on the goods of the furniture industry. Read more

    Meetings with elected and non-elected officials regarding the federal government prioritization of Canadian furniture in their calls for tenders, the implementation of clear and strict criteria within the "Buy Canadian" policy to support local industries and the establishment monitoring mechanisms to ensure compliance with procurement guidelines.

    Meetings with elected and non-elected officials regarding the impact of temporary foreign workers on the furniture industry.

    Meetings with elected and non-elected officials regarding dumping practices and the implementation of regulatory mechanisms adapted to limit market distortions.

    Meetings with elected and non-elected officials regarding the potential implementation of the United States tariffs and the negotiations on the 2026 United States, Mexico and Canada Trade Agreement.

    Official report

    • Taras Zalusky · Chief of Staff, Global Affairs Canada (GAC)
    Meetings with elected and non-elected officials regarding the potential implementation of the United States tariffs and the negotiations on the 2026 United States, Mexico and Canada Trade Agreement. Read more

    Meetings with elected and non-elected officials regarding the federal government prioritization of Canadian furniture in their calls for tenders, the implementation of clear and strict criteria within the "Buy Canadian" policy to support local industries and the establishment monitoring mechanisms to ensure compliance with procurement guidelines.

    Meetings with elected and non-elected officials regarding the potential application of United States tariffs on the goods of the furniture industry.

    Meetings with elected and non-elected officials regarding dumping practices and the implementation of regulatory mechanisms adapted to limit market distortions.

    Meetings with elected and non-elected officials regarding the impact of temporary foreign workers on the furniture industry.

    Official report

  • Meetings with elected and non-elected officials regarding the potential implementation of the United States tariffs and the negotiations on the 2026 United States, Mexico and Canada Trade Agreement. Read more

    Meetings with elected and non-elected officials regarding the federal government prioritization of Canadian furniture in their calls for tenders, the implementation of clear and strict criteria within the "Buy Canadian" policy to support local industries and the establishment monitoring mechanisms to ensure compliance with procurement guidelines.

    Meetings with elected and non-elected officials regarding the potential application of United States tariffs on the goods of the furniture industry.

    Meetings with elected and non-elected officials regarding the impact of temporary foreign workers on the furniture industry.

    Meetings with elected and non-elected officials regarding dumping practices and the implementation of regulatory mechanisms adapted to limit market distortions.

    Official report

    • Jean-Denis Garon · Member of Parliament
    • Simon-Pierre Savard-Tremblay · Member of Parliament, House of Commons
    Meetings with elected and non-elected officials regarding the federal government prioritization of Canadian furniture in their calls for tenders, the implementation of clear and strict criteria within the "Buy Canadian" policy to support local industries and the establishment monitoring mechanisms to ensure compliance with procurement guidelines. Read more

    Meetings with elected and non-elected officials regarding dumping practices and the implementation of regulatory mechanisms adapted to limit market distortions.

    Meetings with elected and non-elected officials regarding the impact of temporary foreign workers on the furniture industry.

    Meetings with elected and non-elected officials regarding the potential implementation of the United States tariffs and the negotiations on the 2026 United States, Mexico and Canada Trade Agreement.

    Meetings with elected and non-elected officials regarding the potential application of United States tariffs on the goods of the furniture industry.

    Official report

    • Mackenzy Metcalfe · Policy Advisor, Finance Canada (FIN)
    • Miro Froehlich · Director of Policy, Privy Council Office (PCO)
    Meetings with elected and non-elected officials regarding the impact of temporary foreign workers on the furniture industry. Read more

    Meetings with elected and non-elected officials regarding the federal government prioritization of Canadian furniture in their calls for tenders, the implementation of clear and strict criteria within the "Buy Canadian" policy to support local industries and the establishment monitoring mechanisms to ensure compliance with procurement guidelines.

    Meetings with elected and non-elected officials regarding the potential application of United States tariffs on the goods of the furniture industry.

    Meetings with elected and non-elected officials regarding dumping practices and the implementation of regulatory mechanisms adapted to limit market distortions.

    Meetings with elected and non-elected officials regarding the potential implementation of the United States tariffs and the negotiations on the 2026 United States, Mexico and Canada Trade Agreement.

    Official report

  • Meetings with elected and non-elected officials regarding the federal government prioritization of Canadian furniture in their calls for tenders, the implementation of clear and strict criteria within the "Buy Canadian" policy to support local industries and the establishment monitoring mechanisms to ensure compliance with procurement guidelines. Read more

    Meetings with elected and non-elected officials regarding the impact of temporary foreign workers on the furniture industry.

    Meetings with elected and non-elected officials regarding dumping practices and the implementation of regulatory mechanisms adapted to limit market distortions.

    Meetings with elected and non-elected officials regarding the potential implementation of the United States tariffs and the negotiations on the 2026 United States, Mexico and Canada Trade Agreement.

    Meetings with elected and non-elected officials regarding the potential application of United States tariffs on the goods of the furniture industry.

    Official report

  • Port of Baie Comeau
    • Martin Kolacz · Senior Policy Advisor and Major Projects Adsvisor, Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
    Meetings with elected and non-elected officials to represent the priorities of the Port of Baie-Comeau within an integrated vision of the development of the maritime corridor to diversify Canada’s trade partners during the transition toward green energy. Read more

    Official report

  • Port of Baie Comeau
    • Andrew Richardson · Deputy Chief of Staff, Transport Canada (TC)
    Meetings with elected and non-elected officials to represent the priorities of the Port of Baie-Comeau within an integrated vision of the development of the maritime corridor to diversify Canada’s trade partners during the transition toward green energy. Read more

    Official report

  • Port of Baie Comeau
    • Michael Vandergrift · Deputy Minister, Transport Canada (TC)
    • Stéphanie Hébert · Assistant Deputy Minister, Transport Canada (TC)
    Meetings with elected and non-elected officials to represent the priorities of the Port of Baie-Comeau within an integrated vision of the development of the maritime corridor to diversify Canada’s trade partners during the transition toward green energy. Read more

    Official report

  • Port of Baie Comeau
    Meetings with elected and non-elected officials to represent the priorities of the Port of Baie-Comeau within an integrated vision of the development of the maritime corridor to diversify Canada’s trade partners during the transition toward green energy. Read more

    Official report

  • Port of Baie Comeau
    • Sony Perron · Deputy Minister Economic Development, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
    • Pier-Luc Levesque · Chief of Staff, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
    Meetings with elected and non-elected officials to represent the priorities of the Port of Baie-Comeau within an integrated vision of the development of the maritime corridor to diversify Canada’s trade partners during the transition toward green energy. Read more

    Official report

  • Port of Baie Comeau
    • Ezechiel Nana · Regional Advisor for Quebec, National Defence (DND)
    Meetings with elected and non-elected officials to represent the priorities of the Port of Baie-Comeau within an integrated vision of the development of the maritime corridor to diversify Canada’s trade partners during the transition toward green energy. Read more

    Official report

  • Mont Royal Resources
    • Claude Guay · Member of Parliament
    • Michael Jason · Senior Advisor - Legal and Mining, Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)

    Official report

  • Mont Royal Resources
    • Ezechiel Nana · Regional Advisor, Quebec, National Defence (DND)
    Meeting with elected and non-elected officials pertaining the company's Ashram Fluorspar Deposit Project.

    Official report

  • Mont Royal Resources
    • Cyril Newar · Quebec Advisor, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
    Meeting with elected and non-elected officials pertaining the company's Ashram Fluorspar Deposit Project.

    Official report

  • Mont Royal Resources
    • Shaili Patel · Deputy Director of Policy, Prime Minister's Office (PMO)
    Meeting with elected and non-elected officials pertaining the company's Ashram Fluorspar Deposit Project.

    Official report

  • Delpharm
    • Ritu Banerjee · Assistant Deputy Minister, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
    Meetings with elected and non-elected officials regarding 2025 Innovation, Sciences and Economic Development Funding that was used to modernize the plant in Boucherville, Quebec. Read more

    Official report

  • Whirlpool Canada LP
    • David Wells · Senator, Senate of Canada

    S-4

    Meetings with elected and non-elected officials regarding Bill S-4,on Bill S-4, An Act to amend the Energy Efficiency Act.

    Official report

    • Salman Arif · Deputy Director - Stakeholder Relations and Outreach, Prime Minister's Office (PMO)
    • Zachary Nixon · Regional Advisor, Ontario, Prime Minister's Office (PMO)
    Meetings with elected and non-elected officials regarding the company’s sustainability, recyclability and environmental policies.

    Official report

    • Galen Richardson · Senior Advisor, Stakeholder Relations, Privy Council Office (PCO)
    Meetings with elected and non-elected officials regarding the company’s sustainability, recyclability and environmental policies.

    Official report

  • Meetings with elected and non-elected officials regarding the company’s sustainability, recyclability and environmental policies.

    Official report

  • Meetings with elected and non-elected officials regarding the company’s sustainability, recyclability and environmental policies.

    Official report

  • Meetings with elected and non-elected officials regarding the company’s sustainability, recyclability and environmental policies.

    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.