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

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Consultant lobbyist

John Delacourt

Counsel Public Affairs

Former public offices

  • Director of Communications, Liberal Research Bureau, House of Commons (2016–2017)
  • Manager of Multicultural Communications and Stakeholder Relations, Stakeholder Relations, Office of the Leader of the Opposition (2010–2011)
  • Special Assistant, Legislation, Minister's Office, Minister of Citizenship and Immigration (2005–2005)
  • Press Secretary, Minister's Office, Minister of Human Resources and Skills Development Canada (2004–2005)
  • Special Assistant, Minister's Office, Minister of Revenue and Sport (2003–2004)
Meetings this Parliament
81
Since Nov 2021
408
Active registrations
28

Reported meetings

    • James Christie · Director of Policy, Transport Canada (TC)
    Airport funding programs, ACAP and a new growth and resilience program: Seeking the establishment of a new Small and Medium Airports Growth and Resilience program for economic and growth infrastructure, and recapitalization of the underfunded Airports Capital Assistance Program to meet safety, security, rehabilitation and economic development needs at airports that fall outside current program eligibility. Read more

    Traveller and cargo digitization: Urging a firm government commitment to digitize traveller and cargo processing, including digital identity verification and digital customs, by implementing the pathways developed through the CBSA-led Traveller Modernization Initiative.

    Crown rent reform: Working with government on commitments to reform the federal airport Crown rent formula.

    Advocating a policy modernization and red-tape-reduction agenda for the airport system. These include: digitization of traveller and cargo processing across federal agencies along with improved back-end government systems needed to deliver it; assessment of aviation regulation through a competitiveness, operational and regional resilience lens; modernized rules governing airport land use and commercial flexibility that keep fees low; and, improved zoning and resolution processes for airspace protection from incompatible development.

    Seeking federal budget investments to sustain and grow Canada’s national airport system as strategic economic and dual-use infrastructure. This includes securing new funding and eligibility for infrastructure and economic growth projects at small and mid-size airports facing an unsupported $19 Billion investment gap over 10 years; increasing ACAP funding to meet the true need for safety and security projects at small and northern airports and advancing ground lease extensions and Crown rent reform

    Official report

  • University of Alberta
    • Mathew Hall · Senior Global Affairs Advisor, Prime Minister's Office (PMO)
    Seek funding support for an institutional defence network proposal via the Defence Innovation Secure Hub

    Official report

  • SkyCan Systems
    Advocating for support under the FedDev program.

    Official report

    • Samuel Millar · Assistant Deputy Minister, Finance Canada (FIN)
    • Serge Bijimine · Assistant Deputy Minister, Transport Canada (TC)
    Facilitating engagement between public office holders to discuss matters affecting Canada's airport system, including federal funding, legislation, regulations and policy initiatives Read more

    Official report

    • Greg Reade · Assistant Secretary to the Cabinet, Privy Council Office (PCO)
    • Alina Stoia Dan · Senior Policy Advisor, Privy Council Office (PCO)
    • Ryan Moreira · Policy Analyst, Privy Council Office (PCO)
    Facilitating engagement between public office holders to discuss matters affecting Canada's airport system, including federal funding, legislation, regulations and policy initiatives Read more

    Official report

    • Varun Srivatsan · Director of Policy, Finance Canada (FIN)
    Facilitating engagement between public office holders to discuss matters affecting Canada's airport system, including federal funding, legislation, regulations and policy initiatives Read more

    Official report

    • Fahim Khan · Senior Policy Advisor, Finance Canada (FIN)
    • Varun Srivatsan · Director of Policy, Finance Canada (FIN)
    Advancing recognition of Canada's airports as core trade-enabling infrastructure within one Canadian economy: including more integration of aviation into trade corridor, supply chain and economic development strategies and investments supporting stronger multimodal and domestic air network connectivity and to diversify exports, open new markets, and grow business travel, tourism and services trade Read more

    Engagement as part of the federal pre-budget consultation process regarding transport priorities, challenges and recommendation for consideration in the 2026 budget

    Advocating a policy modernization and red-tape-reduction agenda for the airport system. These include: digitization of traveller and cargo processing across federal agencies along with improved back-end government systems needed to deliver it; assessment of aviation regulation through a competitiveness, operational and regional resilience lens; modernized rules governing airport land use and commercial flexibility that keep fees low; and, improved zoning and resolution processes for airspace protection from incompatible development.

    Official report

  • News Media Canada
    • Yianni Papadatos · Director of Parliamentary Affairs, Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC)
    Change to Canada Post's Consumers' Choice program, which is harming community newspapers.

    Official report

  • eBay Canada
    • Michael Mosier · Senior Analyst, Finance Canada (FIN)
    E-commerce regulations in the context of cost related to import/export tariffs and/or the cost of shipping in Canada.

    Official report

    • Ryan Turnbull · Member of Parliament
    • Brigitte Brind'Amour-Bisson · Team Lead, Finance Canada (FIN)
    • Pamela Deavy · Program Manager, Finance Canada (FIN)
    • Andrée-Anne Galipeau · Senior Director, Finance Canada (FIN)
    and 5 more
    • Hirra Majid · Operations Advisor, Finance Canada (FIN)
    • Morgan McCullough · Director of Operations, Finance Canada (FIN)
    • Audrey Milette · Director of Issues Management, Finance Canada (FIN)
    • Alicia Morin Daoust · Events Coordinator, Finance Canada (FIN)
    • Bryn Woolstencroft · Parliamentary Affairs Advisor and Issues Manager, Finance Canada (FIN)
    Seeking federal budget investments to sustain and grow Canada’s national airport system as strategic economic and dual-use infrastructure. This includes securing new funding and eligibility for infrastructure and economic growth projects at small and mid-size airports facing an unsupported $19 Billion investment gap over 10 years; increasing ACAP funding to meet the true need for safety and security projects at small and northern airports and advancing ground lease extensions and Crown rent reform Read more

    Official report

    • Palwashah Ali · Ontario Regional Advisor, Indigenous Services Canada (ISC)
    To advance recommendations of additions to Reserve (ATR) policy development.

    Official report

  • QuestEnterprise Inc.
    • Gloria Wong · Director, Finance Canada (FIN)
    Arranging meetings and outreach with Public Office Holders in relation to QuestEnterprise Inc'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

    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

  • Sage Canada
    • Jessica Fullerton · Director of Policy, Global Affairs Canada (GAC)
    Advocate for competitive policies and programs that incentivize digital adoption, transformation for small to medium sized enterprises in Canada.

    Official report

    • Seth Pickard-Tattrie · Chief of Staff, Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada (CIRNAC)
    • Waleed Saleem · Regional Advisor (Ontario), Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada (CIRNAC)
    To advance recommendations of additions to Reserve (ATR) policy development.

    Official report

  • SkyCan Systems
    • Jasmine Gill · Senior Policy Advisor, Prime Minister's Office (PMO)
    • Aram Shoujanian · Policy Advisor, Global Affairs Canada (GAC)
    Help understanding and applying for Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems certification. Read more

    Advocating for support under the FedDev program.

    Strategic Innovation Fund assistance to build defence manufacturing capacity in Canada.

    Assistance understanding and navigating import/export permits under the Controlled Goods Program.

    Official report

  • SkyCan Systems
    • Udita Samuel · Deputy Director, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
    • Simone Racanelli · Ontario Desk, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
    Engaging with the government of Canada to learn more about, and consult on the design of the Canada Strong Fund. Read more

    Advocating for support under the FedDev program.

    Strategic Innovation Fund assistance to build defence manufacturing capacity in Canada.

    Assistance understanding and navigating import/export permits under the Controlled Goods Program.

    Help understanding and applying for Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems certification.

    Official report

  • SkyCan Systems
    • Earl Nichol · Senior Director, Finance Canada (FIN)
    • Eric Madueno · Senior Director, Finance Canada (FIN)
    • Anne-Marie Rozon · Economist, Finance Canada (FIN)
    Strategic Innovation Fund assistance to build defence manufacturing capacity in Canada.

    Official report

    • Miled Hill · Policy advisor, Prime Minister's Office (PMO)
    • Lawrence Hanson · Deputy Minister, Veterans Affairs Canada (VAC)
    Influencing the National Supply Chain Strategy by submitting detailed recommendations Read more

    Impact assessments: seeking clarity and precision on timelines for reviews.

    Supply chain fluidity and the role of the National Supply Chain Office in supply chain challenges.

    The provision of border services by CBSA at sufficient levels to support new and existing trade

    Meeting Canada’s supply chain infrastructure deficit and how it will be financed and funded, including seeking funding from Transport and Finance under the National Trade Corridors Fund, Trade Diversification Corridors Fund, or other programs for port infrastructure, decarbonization, and deferred maintenance.

    Discussions with officials with regards to border security.

    Discussions with officials with regards to trade relations, tariffs, and related measures, including those involving the United States and other nation states

    Official report

  • eBay Canada
    • Martin Moen · Assistant Deputy Minister, Global Affairs Canada (GAC)
    Domestic and international trade policy - especially in regards to supporting Canadian Small and Medium sized businesses. Ex. Digital Services Tax (DST)

    Official report

  • Infosys Public Sector is supporting the implementation of the Electronic Procurement Solutions across the Government of Canada. They are also actively engaged with Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), Department of National Defence (DND), Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC), Shared Services Canada (SSC) and Service Canada in their procurement processes. Read more

    Official report

  • News Media Canada
    • Kabisan Thanendran · Policy Advisor, Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC)

    C-1844-1

    Extending the Local Journalism Initiative. Read more

    Governor in Council and CRTC regulations related to An "Act respecting online communications platforms that make news content available to persons in Canada" (C-18, the Online News Act)

    Official report

    • Simone Racanelli · Policy Advisor, Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC)
    Engagement with government officials to seek funding for critical mineral refining and recycling, in support of Canada's zero emission vehicle supply chain.

    Official report

    • Eamonn McGuinty · Chief of Staff, Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
    Policies and programs in support of renewable energy developments, transmission and storage and the achievement of climate change targets.

    Official report

    • Matthew Trnkus · Policy Advisor, Global Affairs Canada (GAC)
    Infosys Public Sector is supporting the implementation of the Electronic Procurement Solutions across the Government of Canada. They are also actively engaged with Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), Department of National Defence (DND), Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC), Shared Services Canada (SSC) and Service Canada in their procurement processes. Read more

    Official report

  • Sage Canada
    • Athusha Puvanendra · Policy Advisor, Women and Gender Equality (WAGE)
    Advocate for competitive policies and programs that incentivize digital adoption, transformation for small to medium sized enterprises 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.