Robert Emond · Deputy Director - Mining, Forest Products, Ocean Tech, 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
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).
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. .
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.Read more
Support for the transformation of the forest sector, including any impact on current or future regulations or policy initiatives. .
Yasmin Atassi · Senior Policy Advisor, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
David McFarlane · Director of Policy, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
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. .
Monique Frison · Director General, Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
Gregory Smith · Director, 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. .
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. .
Elizabeth Arsenault · Director of Policy, Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO)
Jackson Coles · Policy Advisor, Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO)
Work with federal government to support forest sector mitigation of and adaptation to climate change and more broadly movement towards a low carbon economy.Read more
Advocating for improved implementation of the federal Species at Risk Act that will encourage stewardship and support leadership initiatives.
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.
Working with Fisheries and Oceans Canada on effective implementation of the Fisheries Act.
Gregory Smith · Director, 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.
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).
Jed Graham · Senior Policy Advisor, Transport Canada (TC)
Possible rail transportation regulations related to safety and insurance and the transportation of dangerous goods.Read more
Motor Carrier/Road - To promote harmonization of vehicle weights and dimensions across Canada and throughout North America and to ensure that cargo securement regulations for transporting forest products are the same throughout North America so that a mill can load a trailer of forest products in Nova Scotia and know that it in compliance with all regulations across the Continent.
Challenge federal initiatives that may increase members' transportation costs (e.g. Canadian Coast Guard ice-breaking fees, Canadian Transport Agency's cost of capital methodology).
Creating greater competition in the transportation sector so as to improve the efficiency of the transportation system in Canada especially in relation to rail freight transportation.
Presenting views on enhancing existing rail regulations on matters including: ancillary/fuel charges; interswitching; running rights; final offer arbitration; captivity; demurrage; limited distribution tariffs.
Kody Blois · Parliamentary Secretary to the Prime Minister
Work with federal government to support forest sector mitigation of and adaptation to climate change and more broadly movement towards a low carbon economy.Read more
Work with government to increase the number of good quality, permanent jobs for younger workers.
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.
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).
Paul Halucha · Deputy Minister, Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada (HICC)
Matt de Vlieger · Assistant Deputy Minister, Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada (HICC)
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. .
Support measures to strengthen Canada's infrastructure.
Stephanie Tanton · Assistant Deputy Minister, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
Support measures to strengthen Canada's infrastructure.Read more
Work with government to increase the number of good quality, permanent jobs for younger workers.
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).
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. .
Beata Nawacki · Senior Policy Advisor, 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. .
David McFarlane · Director of Policy, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
Yasmin Atassi · Senior Policy Advisor, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
Work with government to increase the number of good quality, permanent jobs for younger workers.Read more
Work with federal government to support forest sector mitigation of and adaptation to climate change and more broadly movement towards a low carbon economy.
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.
Support for the transformation of the forest sector, including any impact on current or future regulations or policy initiatives. .
Support measures to strengthen Canada's infrastructure.
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).
Nancy Healey · Commissioner for Employers, 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.
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. .
Sara Wilshaw · Senior Assistant Deputy Minister, International Trade and Chief Trade Commissioner of Canada, Global Affairs Canada (GAC)
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. .
Wade Grant · Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Environment and Climate Change
Advocating for improved implementation of the federal Species at Risk Act that will encourage stewardship and support leadership initiatives.Read more
Support for the transformation of the forest sector, including any impact on current or future regulations or policy initiatives. .
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.
Jed Graham · Senior Policy Advisor, Transport Canada (TC)
Creating greater competition in the transportation sector so as to improve the efficiency of the transportation system in Canada especially in relation to rail freight transportation.Read more
Challenge federal initiatives that may increase members' transportation costs (e.g. Canadian Coast Guard ice-breaking fees, Canadian Transport Agency's cost of capital methodology).
Possible rail transportation regulations related to safety and insurance and the transportation of dangerous goods.
Presenting views on enhancing existing rail regulations on matters including: ancillary/fuel charges; interswitching; running rights; final offer arbitration; captivity; demurrage; limited distribution tariffs.
Simon-Pierre Savard-Tremblay · 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
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.
Work with government to increase the number of good quality, permanent jobs for younger workers.
Tracking bilateral and multilateral trade agreements, to ensure forest sector views are understood and reflected accordingly. .
Work with federal government to support forest sector mitigation of and adaptation to climate change and more broadly movement towards a low carbon economy.
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).
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. .
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. .
Ryan Zimmerling · Manager, Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)
Advocating for improved implementation of the federal Species at Risk Act that will encourage stewardship and support leadership 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.
Working with Fisheries and Oceans Canada on effective implementation of the Fisheries Act.
Julie Dabrusin · Minister of Environment and Climate Change, Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)
Amendments to the Pulp and Paper Effluent Regulations including the Environmental Effects Monitoring (EEM) program.Read more
Advocating for improved implementation of the federal Species at Risk Act that will encourage stewardship and support leadership initiatives.
Work with federal government to support forest sector mitigation of and adaptation to climate change and more broadly movement towards a low carbon economy.
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.
Working with Environment and Climate Change Canada and FPAC members to refine Beneficial Management Practices (BMPs) for bird conservation and opportunities for compliance with the Migratory Birds Convention Act (MBCA). .
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.
Support for the transformation of the forest sector, including any impact on current or future regulations or policy initiatives. .
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.
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