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

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Derek Nighbor

CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

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

Meetings this Parliament
161
Since Nov 2021
354
Active registrations
1

Reported meetings

    • Jean-Francois Caty · Trade Commissioner, Forest Products & Ocean tech, Global Affairs Canada (GAC)
    Discussing trade challenges affecting countries around the world in relation to Canada's trade interests with focus on the enhancement of the forest sector (e.g. tariff and non-tariff measures). Read more

    Tracking bilateral and multilateral trade agreements, to ensure forest sector views are understood and reflected accordingly. .

    Official report

    • Amy Falkner · Issues Manager, Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
    Support forest sector's current and future employment needs. (e.g. E.I., Immigration, Mobility, Skilled Trades, Accreditation Policy, Labour Market Information, Apprenticeship, training) Read more

    Work with government to increase the number of good quality, permanent jobs for younger workers.

    Official report

  • General review of all forest sector files and update on state of the industry to give public officials a better understanding of recent industry developments and key issues. Read more

    Support for the transformation of the forest sector, including any impact on current or future regulations or policy initiatives. .

    Official report

    • Colette Kaminsky · Senior Assistant Deputy Minister, Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
    Support forest sector's current and future employment needs. (e.g. E.I., Immigration, Mobility, Skilled Trades, Accreditation Policy, Labour Market Information, Apprenticeship, training) Read more

    Work with government to increase the number of good quality, permanent jobs for younger workers.

    Official report

    • Sajid Ikram · Trade Commissioner, Saudi Arabia, Global Affairs Canada (GAC)
    General review of all forest sector files and update on state of the industry to give public officials a better understanding of recent industry developments and key issues. Read more

    Support for the transformation of the forest sector, including any impact on current or future regulations or policy initiatives. .

    Discussing trade challenges affecting countries around the world in relation to Canada's trade interests with focus on the enhancement of the forest sector (e.g. tariff and non-tariff measures).

    Official report

    • Jennifer Saxe · Assistant Deputy Minister, Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO)
    • Kate Ladell · Director General, Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO)
    Support for the transformation of the forest sector, including any impact on current or future regulations or policy initiatives. . Read more

    Working with Fisheries and Oceans Canada on effective implementation of the Fisheries Act.

    General review of all forest sector files and update on state of the industry to give public officials a better understanding of recent industry developments and key issues.

    Official report

    • Danielle Newman · Director, Global Affairs Canada (GAC)
    General review of all forest sector files and update on state of the industry to give public officials a better understanding of recent industry developments and key issues. Read more

    Support for the transformation of the forest sector, including any impact on current or future regulations or policy initiatives. .

    Tracking bilateral and multilateral trade agreements, to ensure forest sector views are understood and reflected accordingly. .

    Discussing trade challenges affecting countries around the world in relation to Canada's trade interests with focus on the enhancement of the forest sector (e.g. tariff and non-tariff measures).

    Official report

    • Glenn Hargrove · Assistant Deputy Minister, Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
    General review of all forest sector files and update on state of the industry to give public officials a better understanding of recent industry developments and key issues. Read more

    Support for the transformation of the forest sector, including any impact on current or future regulations or policy initiatives. .

    Official report

  • Support for the transformation of the forest sector, including any impact on current or future regulations or policy initiatives. . Read more

    General review of all forest sector files and update on state of the industry to give public officials a better understanding of recent industry developments and key issues.

    Official report

    • Kasi McMicking · Associate Assistant Deputy Minister, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
    • Steven Schwendt · Director General, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
    Support measures to strengthen Canada's infrastructure. Read more

    General review of all forest sector files and update on state of the industry to give public officials a better understanding of recent industry developments and key issues.

    Support for the transformation of the forest sector, including any impact on current or future regulations or policy initiatives. .

    Official report

    • Miles Wu · Policy Advisor, Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
    Support forest sector's current and future employment needs. (e.g. E.I., Immigration, Mobility, Skilled Trades, Accreditation Policy, Labour Market Information, Apprenticeship, training) Read more

    Official report

  • Support for the transformation of the forest sector, including any impact on current or future regulations or policy initiatives. . Read more

    General review of all forest sector files and update on state of the industry to give public officials a better understanding of recent industry developments and key issues.

    Official report

    • Eamonn McGuinty · Chief of Staff, Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
    Support for the transformation of the forest sector, including any impact on current or future regulations or policy initiatives. . Read more

    Discussing trade challenges affecting countries around the world in relation to Canada's trade interests with focus on the enhancement of the forest sector (e.g. tariff and non-tariff measures).

    Tracking bilateral and multilateral trade agreements, to ensure forest sector views are understood and reflected accordingly. .

    General review of all forest sector files and update on state of the industry to give public officials a better understanding of recent industry developments and key issues.

    Official report

    • Marc-André Blanchard · Chief of Staff, Prime Minister's Office (PMO)
    • Tim Krupa · Director of Policy, Prime Minister's Office (PMO)
    • Manjeet Vinning · Regional Advisor - British Columbia, Prime Minister's Office (PMO)
    Support for the transformation of the forest sector, including any impact on current or future regulations or policy initiatives. . Read more

    General review of all forest sector files and update on state of the industry to give public officials a better understanding of recent industry developments and key issues.

    Discussing trade challenges affecting countries around the world in relation to Canada's trade interests with focus on the enhancement of the forest sector (e.g. tariff and non-tariff measures).

    Tracking bilateral and multilateral trade agreements, to ensure forest sector views are understood and reflected accordingly. .

    Official report

    • John Zerucelli · Secretary of State for Labour, Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
    Support forest sector's current and future employment needs. (e.g. E.I., Immigration, Mobility, Skilled Trades, Accreditation Policy, Labour Market Information, Apprenticeship, training) Read more

    General review of all forest sector files and update on state of the industry to give public officials a better understanding of recent industry developments and key issues.

    Support for the transformation of the forest sector, including any impact on current or future regulations or policy initiatives. .

    Work with government to increase the number of good quality, permanent jobs for younger workers.

    Official report

    • Mélanie Joly · Minister of Industry, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
    Support forest sector's current and future employment needs. (e.g. E.I., Immigration, Mobility, Skilled Trades, Accreditation Policy, Labour Market Information, Apprenticeship, training) Read more

    Work with federal government on climate change regulations, policies and programs as they relate to the forest products industry. The industry is keen to be a solution provider to help Canada address climate change.

    General review of all forest sector files and update on state of the industry to give public officials a better understanding of recent industry developments and key issues.

    Advocating for improved implementation of the federal Species at Risk Act that will encourage stewardship and support leadership initiatives.

    Support changes to the federal tax system, such as the Accelerated Capital Cost Allowance and the Scientific Research and Experimental Development (SR and ED) program, to encourage greater capital investment in the Canadian forest sector.

    Support for the transformation of the forest sector, including any impact on current or future regulations or policy initiatives. .

    Tracking bilateral and multilateral trade agreements, to ensure forest sector views are understood and reflected accordingly. .

    Discussing trade challenges affecting countries around the world in relation to Canada's trade interests with focus on the enhancement of the forest sector (e.g. tariff and non-tariff measures).

    Official report

    • James Achoneftos · Director, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
    • Yves Le Moullec · Manager, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
    Support for the transformation of the forest sector, including any impact on current or future regulations or policy initiatives. . Read more

    General review of all forest sector files and update on state of the industry to give public officials a better understanding of recent industry developments and key issues.

    Official report

  • General review of all forest sector files and update on state of the industry to give public officials a better understanding of recent industry developments and key issues. Read more

    Discussing trade challenges affecting countries around the world in relation to Canada's trade interests with focus on the enhancement of the forest sector (e.g. tariff and non-tariff measures).

    Support for the transformation of the forest sector, including any impact on current or future regulations or policy initiatives. .

    Official report

    • Corey Hogan · Parliamentary Secretary, Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
    Support for the transformation of the forest sector, including any impact on current or future regulations or policy initiatives. . Read more

    General review of all forest sector files and update on state of the industry to give public officials a better understanding of recent industry developments and key issues.

    Official report

    • Sarah Manney · Global Affairs Advisor, Prime Minister's Office (PMO)
    General review of all forest sector files and update on state of the industry to give public officials a better understanding of recent industry developments and key issues. Read more

    Support for the transformation of the forest sector, including any impact on current or future regulations or policy initiatives. .

    Discussing trade challenges affecting countries around the world in relation to Canada's trade interests with focus on the enhancement of the forest sector (e.g. tariff and non-tariff measures).

    Tracking bilateral and multilateral trade agreements, to ensure forest sector views are understood and reflected accordingly. .

    Official report

    • Sheryl Groeneweg · Director General, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
    • Jean-Francois Courtois · Executive Director, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
    Support for the transformation of the forest sector, including any impact on current or future regulations or policy initiatives. . Read more

    General review of all forest sector files and update on state of the industry to give public officials a better understanding of recent industry developments and key issues.

    Official report

    • Corey Hogan · Parliamentary Secretary, Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
    General review of all forest sector files and update on state of the industry to give public officials a better understanding of recent industry developments and key issues. Read more

    Support for the transformation of the forest sector, including any impact on current or future regulations or policy initiatives. .

    Official report

    • Miles Wu · Policy Advisor, Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
    Support forest sector's current and future employment needs. (e.g. E.I., Immigration, Mobility, Skilled Trades, Accreditation Policy, Labour Market Information, Apprenticeship, training) Read more

    Work with government to increase the number of good quality, permanent jobs for younger workers.

    Official report

    • Suhkman Gill · Member of Parliament, House of Commons
    General review of all forest sector files and update on state of the industry to give public officials a better understanding of recent industry developments and key issues. Read more

    Support for the transformation of the forest sector, including any impact on current or future regulations or policy initiatives. .

    Discussing trade challenges affecting countries around the world in relation to Canada's trade interests with focus on the enhancement of the forest sector (e.g. tariff and non-tariff measures).

    Official report

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    Work with government to increase the number of good quality, permanent jobs for younger workers. Read more

    Support forest sector's current and future employment needs. (e.g. E.I., Immigration, Mobility, Skilled Trades, Accreditation Policy, Labour Market Information, Apprenticeship, training)

    Advocating for improved implementation of the federal Species at Risk Act that will encourage stewardship and support leadership initiatives.

    Support changes to the federal tax system, such as the Accelerated Capital Cost Allowance and the Scientific Research and Experimental Development (SR and ED) program, to encourage greater capital investment in the Canadian forest sector.

    Work with federal government on climate change regulations, policies and programs as they relate to the forest products industry. The industry is keen to be a solution provider to help Canada address climate change.

    General review of all forest sector files and update on state of the industry to give public officials a better understanding of recent industry developments and key issues.

    Work with federal government to support forest sector mitigation of and adaptation to climate change and more broadly movement towards a low carbon economy.

    Tracking bilateral and multilateral trade agreements, to ensure forest sector views are understood and reflected accordingly. .

    Support for the transformation of the forest sector, including any impact on current or future regulations or policy initiatives. .

    Discussing trade challenges affecting countries around the world in relation to Canada's trade interests with focus on the enhancement of the forest sector (e.g. tariff and non-tariff measures).

    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.