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Ron Lemaire's lobbying: the registrations they file and every meeting they've reported since November 2021.

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Registrant (responsible officer)

Ron Lemaire

President

For companies and organizations, the most senior paid officer files the registration and the monthly reports, whoever attended the meeting.

Meetings this Parliament
119
Since Nov 2021
448
Active registrations
1

Reported meetings

  • National Food Security Strategy– in respect of strengthening the systems that support the safe, timely movement and distribution of fresh fruit and vegetable products across Canada’s borders and domestic supply chains. Read more

    Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement

    A Food Policy for Canada - In respect to the governance structure of the Food Policy, establishing a consumption target for fresh fruits and vegetables, increasing access to healthy food, and ensuring economic growth.

    National School Food Program - Improve and increase access to the nutritious food all students need and supporting food insecure households

    Official report

    • Farah Mohamed · Senator, Senate of Canada
    • John Inca Anderson · Director, Parliamentary Affairs, Senate of Canada

    C-5

    A Food Policy for Canada - In respect to the governance structure of the Food Policy, establishing a consumption target for fresh fruits and vegetables, increasing access to healthy food, and ensuring economic growth. Read more

    Sustainability - Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR), In relation to sustainable packaging policies and their impact on the fresh produce supply chain

    Measures to facilitate internal trade in Canada, including through Bill C-5, the One Canadian Economy Act.

    National Food Security Strategy– in respect of strengthening the systems that support the safe, timely movement and distribution of fresh fruit and vegetable products across Canada’s borders and domestic supply chains.

    Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement

    National School Food Program - Improve and increase access to the nutritious food all students need and supporting food insecure households

    Official report

  • C-5

    National Food Security – in respect of strengthening the systems that support the safe, timely movement and distribution of fresh fruit and vegetable products across Canada’s borders and domestic supply chains. Read more

    Measures to facilitate internal trade in Canada, including through Bill C-5, the One Canadian Economy Act.

    Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement

    Official report

  • A Food Policy for Canada - In respect to the governance structure of the Food Policy, establishing a consumption target for fresh fruits and vegetables, increasing access to healthy food, and ensuring economic growth. Read more

    Seasonal Agricultural Worker Program - In relation to enabling a sufficient workforce to support domestic fruit and vegetable production.

    National Food Security Strategy– in respect of strengthening the systems that support the safe, timely movement and distribution of fresh fruit and vegetable products across Canada’s borders and domestic supply chains.

    National School Food Program - Improve and increase access to the nutritious food all students need and supporting food insecure households

    Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement

    Bankruptcy Insolvency Act - Trust Provisions - In respect of establishing a financial commercial business risk mitigation tool for the fresh fruit & vegetable industry via a fair and ethical marketplace environment.

    Official report

  • Bankruptcy Insolvency Act - Trust Provisions - In respect of establishing a financial commercial business risk mitigation tool for the fresh fruit & vegetable industry via a fair and ethical marketplace environment. Read more

    Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement

    Seasonal Agricultural Worker Program - In relation to enabling a sufficient workforce to support domestic fruit and vegetable production.

    Official report

  • Seasonal Agricultural Worker Program - In relation to enabling a sufficient workforce to support domestic fruit and vegetable production. Read more

    Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement

    Bankruptcy Insolvency Act - Trust Provisions - In respect of establishing a financial commercial business risk mitigation tool for the fresh fruit & vegetable industry via a fair and ethical marketplace environment.

    National Food Security – in respect of strengthening the systems that support the safe, timely movement and distribution of fresh fruit and vegetable products across Canada’s borders and domestic supply chains.

    Official report

    • Tom Rosser · Assistant Deputy Minister, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
    • Shannon Nix · Associate Assistant Deputy Minister, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
    • Marie-Noëlle Desrochers · Executive Director, Supply Management and Livestock Policy., Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
    Ports Modernization Review - In respect to ensuring that ports are well positioned to facilitate the free flow of goods and enabling uninterrupted trade. Read more

    National Supply Chain Strategy - in respect of supporting the smooth movement of fresh fruit and vegetable products across the Canadian border and throughout the country.

    Pest Control Products Act - Pesticide Residue Tolerances - In respect of international harmonization of maximum and default residue limits (mrls).

    Canada-U.S. trade and Canada's response to U.S. trade action against Canada, including tariffs.

    Official report

    • Debbie Beresford-Green · Vice President, Operations, Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA)
    • Lara Boulanger-Stewart · Senior Director, Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA)
    • Daniel Mclean · Senior Director, Food Safety Division, Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA)
    • Mary Teresa Glynn · Director, Commercial Program Directorate, Commercial and Trade Branch, Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA)
    and 2 more
    • Steven Jurgutis · Director General, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
    • Matthew Smith · Chief Agriculture Negotiator and Director General, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)

    C-5

    Agriculture Policy Framework/Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership. In respect to supporting development and implementation of a safe food supply chain for the Canadian market place and the ability to trace fresh fruits & vegetables along the supply chain. Also in support of innovation and sector sustainability. Read more

    International trade, including opportunities for export and import market diversification in the fresh produce sector.

    Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement

    Canada-U.S. trade and Canada's response to U.S. trade action against Canada, including tariffs.

    Bankruptcy Insolvency Act - Trust Provisions - In respect of establishing a financial commercial business risk mitigation tool for the fresh fruit & vegetable industry via a fair and ethical marketplace environment.

    Safe Food for Canadians Act. In respect of managing risk to food safety and supporting a safe food system for Canada.

    National Food Security – in respect of strengthening the systems that support the safe, timely movement and distribution of fresh fruit and vegetable products across Canada’s borders and domestic supply chains.

    Measures to facilitate internal trade in Canada, including through Bill C-5, the One Canadian Economy Act.

    Safe Food for Canadians Act and Regulations - Destination Inspection Service - In relation to ensuring consistent and efficient CFIA service model for delivery of enhanced destination inspection for produce.

    Official report

    • Heath MacDonald · Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
    • Marjorie Michel · Minister of Health, Health Canada (HC)
    • Roy Karam · Senior Policy Advisor, Health Canada (HC)
    • Guy Gallant · Chief of Staff, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
    and 1 more
    • Serena Smith · Director of Policy, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
    Plant Protection Act & Regulations. In respect to consistent delivery by CFIA of plant health regulations. Read more

    Red Tape Review - Federal department efforts under Treasury Board's Red Tape Review initiative.

    Health Canada Food & Nutrition - A cooperative approach between government and industry / NGOs to support increased health of Canadians via focus on childhood obesity, establishment of nutrient database, harmonization between Canada and US of health claims, health & nutrition labelling, and consumer food safety education.

    Pest Control Products Act - Pesticide Residue Tolerances - In respect of international harmonization of maximum and default residue limits (mrls).

    Official report

    • Ruby Sahota · Member of Parliament, Secretary of State (Combatting Crime)
    Canada-U.S. trade and Canada's response to U.S. trade action against Canada, including tariffs. Read more

    Pest Control Products Act - Pesticide Residue Tolerances - In respect of international harmonization of maximum and default residue limits (mrls).

    Agriculture Policy Framework/Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership. In respect to supporting development and implementation of a safe food supply chain for the Canadian market place and the ability to trace fresh fruits & vegetables along the supply chain. Also in support of innovation and sector sustainability.

    A Food Policy for Canada - In respect to the governance structure of the Food Policy, establishing a consumption target for fresh fruits and vegetables, increasing access to healthy food, and ensuring economic growth.

    Official report

    • Carlos Vanderloo · Minister-Counsellor, Global Affairs Canada (GAC)
    • Zuhur Daud · Counsellor (Agriculture), Global Affairs Canada (GAC)
    Safe Food for Canadians Act and Regulations - Destination Inspection Service - In relation to ensuring consistent and efficient CFIA service model for delivery of enhanced destination inspection for produce. Read more

    Official report

    • Evelyn Soo · Executive Director, Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA)
    • Stanley Xu · ice-President, Corporate Management and Chief Financial Officer, Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA)
    Safe Food for Canadians Act and Regulations - Destination Inspection Service - In relation to ensuring consistent and efficient CFIA service model for delivery of enhanced destination inspection for produce. Read more

    Official report

    • Todd Lewis · Senator, Senate of Canada
    National Food Security – in respect of strengthening the systems that support the safe, timely movement and distribution of fresh fruit and vegetable products across Canada’s borders and domestic supply chains. Read more

    Canada-U.S. trade and Canada's response to U.S. trade action against Canada, including tariffs.

    International trade, including opportunities for export and import market diversification in the fresh produce sector.

    Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement

    Agriculture Policy Framework/Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership. In respect to supporting development and implementation of a safe food supply chain for the Canadian market place and the ability to trace fresh fruits & vegetables along the supply chain. Also in support of innovation and sector sustainability.

    Official report

    • Heath MacDonald · Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
    • Harpreet Kochhar · President, Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA)
    • Lawrence Hanson · Deputy Minister, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
    • Olwyn Parkinson · Policy and Regional Advisor for British Columbia, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
    Safe Food for Canadians Act and Regulations - Organic. In respect to the Canadian Organic Regime and the Canadian Organic Standards. Read more

    International trade, including opportunities for export and import market diversification in the fresh produce sector.

    Official report

    • Stanley Xu · Vice-President, Corporate Management and Chief Financial Officer, Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA)
    • Debbie Beresford-Green · Vice President, Operations, Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA)
    • Pamela MacDonald · Executive Director, Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA)
    Safe Food for Canadians Act and Regulations - Destination Inspection Service - In relation to ensuring consistent and efficient CFIA service model for delivery of enhanced destination inspection for produce. Read more

    Official report

    • Justine Akman · Director General, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
    National Food Security – in respect of strengthening the systems that support the safe, timely movement and distribution of fresh fruit and vegetable products across Canada’s borders and domestic supply chains. Read more

    Official report

    • Paul MacKinnon · President, Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA)
    • Yannick Hébert · Acting Director General, Global Affairs Canada (GAC)
    • Debbie Beresford-Green · Vice President, Operations, Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA)
    Safe Food for Canadians Act and Regulations - Destination Inspection Service - In relation to ensuring consistent and efficient CFIA service model for delivery of enhanced destination inspection for produce. Read more

    Official report

    • Paul Moen · Chief of Staff to the Minister, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
    • Guy Gallant · Chief of Staff, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
    Canada-U.S. trade and Canada's response to U.S. trade action against Canada, including tariffs. Read more

    National Food Security – in respect of strengthening the systems that support the safe, timely movement and distribution of fresh fruit and vegetable products across Canada’s borders and domestic supply chains.

    Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement

    Federal Budget 2025 - specifically related to measures of relevance and impact to the fresh produce supply chain.

    Official report

    • Roy Karam · Senior Policy Advisor, Health Canada (HC)
    Safe Food for Canadians Act and Regulations - Destination Inspection Service - In relation to ensuring consistent and efficient CFIA service model for delivery of enhanced destination inspection for produce. Read more

    Pest Control Products Act - Pesticide Residue Tolerances - In respect of international harmonization of maximum and default residue limits (mrls).

    Safe Food for Canadians Act. In respect of managing risk to food safety and supporting a safe food system for Canada.

    Official report

    • Dany Drouin · Director General, Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)
    • Ryan Parmenter · Director, Plastics and Marine Litter, Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)
    • Matt Lebrun · Director, Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)
    Canadian Environmental Protection Act - in relation to ban of certain plastic materials under Schedule I

    Official report

    • Tom Rosser · Assistant Deputy Minister, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
    Safe Food for Canadians Act and Regulations - Destination Inspection Service - In relation to ensuring consistent and efficient CFIA service model for delivery of enhanced destination inspection for produce. Read more

    Official report

    • Paul MacKinnon · President, Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA)
    • Robert Ianiro · Vice-President, Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA)
    • Linda Nguyen · Chief of Staff, Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA)
    Safe Food for Canadians Act and Regulations - Destination Inspection Service - In relation to ensuring consistent and efficient CFIA service model for delivery of enhanced destination inspection for produce. Read more

    Official report

    • Guy Gallant · Chief of Staff, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
    • Serena Smith · Director of Policy, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
    International trade, including opportunities for export and import market diversification in the fresh produce sector. Read more

    Safe Food for Canadians Act and Regulations - Organic. In respect to the Canadian Organic Regime and the Canadian Organic Standards.

    Canada-U.S. trade and Canada's response to U.S. trade action against Canada, including tariffs.

    Safe Food for Canadians Act and Regulations - Destination Inspection Service - In relation to ensuring consistent and efficient CFIA service model for delivery of enhanced destination inspection for produce.

    Federal Budget 2025 - specifically related to measures of relevance and impact to the fresh produce supply chain.

    Official report

    • Paul MacKinnon · President, Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA)
    • Debbie Beresford-Green · Vice President, Operations, Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA)
    • Robert Ianiro · Vice-President, Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA)
    • Stanley Xu · Vice-President, Corporate Management, Chief Financial Officer and Chief Security Officer, Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA)
    and 1 more
    • Linda Nguyen · Chief of Staff, Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA)
    Safe Food for Canadians Act and Regulations - Destination Inspection Service - In relation to ensuring consistent and efficient CFIA service model for delivery of enhanced destination inspection for produce. Read more

    Official report

    • Chris Forbes · Deputy Minister, Finance Canada (FIN)
    Canada-U.S. trade and Canada's response to U.S. trade action against Canada, including tariffs. Read more

    Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement

    Federal Budget 2025 - specifically related to measures of relevance and impact to the fresh produce supply chain.

    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.