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

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Consultant lobbyist

Ian Faris

Maple Leaf Strategies

Former public offices

  • Deputy Chief of Staff & Director of Parliamentary Affairs, Office of the Minister, Agriculture & Agri-Food Canada (2004–2005)
  • Deputy Chief of Staff & Director of Parliamentary Affairs, Office of the Minister, Indian Affairs and Northern Development (2003–2004)
  • Chief of Staff, Office of the Secretary of State, FedNor and Rural Development (2001–2003)
  • Special Assistant, Office of the Minister, International Trade (1996–1997)
  • Special Assistant, Office of the President, Treasury Board (1993–1996)
Meetings this Parliament
30
Since Nov 2021
31
Active registrations
5

Reported meetings

  • KRONOS Canada, Inc.
    • Claude Guay · Parliamentary Secretary and Member of Parliament
    • Angelo Molhem · Senior Parliamentary and Quebec Advisor, Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
    Engaging with Government of Canada officials on trade policy measures and international trade flows relating to Kronos production in Canada.

    Official report

    • Galen Richardson · Senior Advisor, Stakeholder Relations, Privy Council Office (PCO)
    Arranging meetings and outreach with Public Office Holders in relation to Questrade’s goal in helping Canadians become more financially secure, contributing to the affordable housing strategy as a champion and providing the most innovative & cost-efficient online financial and other services. Read more

    Offering input related to the review of financial institutions policy and Bank Act and/or emerging policies related to the financial technology sector to allow for greater innovation and competition.

    Interest in implementing actions to provide Canadians with more control over their financial health, including financial literacy; establishing an open banking system in Canada.

    Official report

    • Matthew O'Connell · Deputy Director Financial Sector Policy, Finance Canada (FIN)
    Interest in implementing actions to provide Canadians with more control over their financial health, including financial literacy; establishing an open banking system in Canada. Read more

    Arranging meetings and outreach with Public Office Holders in relation to Questrade’s goal in helping Canadians become more financially secure, contributing to the affordable housing strategy as a champion and providing the most innovative & cost-efficient online financial and other services.

    Offering input related to the review of financial institutions policy and Bank Act and/or emerging policies related to the financial technology sector to allow for greater innovation and competition.

    Official report

  • KRONOS Canada, Inc.
    • Yianni Papadatos · Senior Policy Advisor, Finance Canada (FIN)
    Engaging with Government of Canada officials on trade policy measures and international trade flows relating to Kronos production in Canada.

    Official report

  • Fenestration Canada
    • Jeffrey Li · Policy Advisor, Finance Canada (FIN)
    Engaging with Government of Canada officials on trade policy developments, including Canada-US relations and the impact of potential tariffs.

    Official report

  • KRONOS Canada, Inc.
    • Scott Winter · Director General, Finance Canada (FIN)
    • Marie-Helene Cantin · Director, Finance Canada (FIN)
    Engaging with Government of Canada officials on trade policy measures and international trade flows relating to Kronos production in Canada.

    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.