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

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Consultant lobbyist

Naresh Raghubeer

Sandstone Group

Former public office

  • Director of Policy and Parliamentary Office, No Branch, Senate of Canada (2012–2017)
Meetings this Parliament
192
Since Nov 2021
518
Active registrations
36

Current clients

Earlier, since November 2021

Reported meetings

  • Roshel
    The company is pursuing procurement opportunities with both Canadian and international governments for its multi-purpose armoured vehicle.

    Official report

  • Canada Rocket Company
    • Wendy Hadwen · Assistant Deputy Minister, National Defence (DND)
    Leverage Government of Canada investment in capital-intensive activities leading to economic growth and innovation. Develop tech in Canada for dual-use and commercial activities. Read more

    Discussions around Alignment with Talent Retention and Acquisition. Leverage experience in the team to create new job opportunities in Canada.

    Contribute to global responsive sovereign missions and open new commercial markets for Canadian tech companies

    Discussions around launch licences and export controls.

    Positioning Canadian technology for future dual use technologies.

    Official report

  • Canada Rocket Company
    • Katie Durling · Director General, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
    Discussions around launch licences and export controls. Read more

    Contribute to global responsive sovereign missions and open new commercial markets for Canadian tech companies

    Discussions around Alignment with Talent Retention and Acquisition. Leverage experience in the team to create new job opportunities in Canada.

    Leverage Government of Canada investment in capital-intensive activities leading to economic growth and innovation. Develop tech in Canada for dual-use and commercial activities.

    Positioning Canadian technology for future dual use technologies.

    Official report

  • Thales Canada Inc.
    • Nicholas Robinson · Associate ADM, Transport Canada (TC)
    • Felix Meunier · Director General, Transport Canada (TC)
    Discussion about policies in relation to defence industrialization in Canada Read more

    Discussions about Canadian defence industrial capabilities regarding shipbuilding and acquisition of new capabilities by DND, and the Canadian Coast Guard for in-service support, continuous capability sustainment, C4ISR and networking programs, ground vehicles, optronics, military avionics and related equipment, identity and access management solutions, and cybersecurity and AI solutions and technologies

    Official report

  • Thales Canada Inc.
    • Kendal Hembroff · Associate Assistant Deputy Minister, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
    Discussion about policies in relation to defence industrialization in Canada Read more

    Discussions about Canadian defence industrial capabilities regarding shipbuilding and acquisition of new capabilities by DND, and the Canadian Coast Guard for in-service support, continuous capability sustainment, C4ISR and networking programs, ground vehicles, optronics, military avionics and related equipment, identity and access management solutions, and cybersecurity and AI solutions and technologies

    Official report

  • Thales Canada Inc.
    • Kendal Hembroff · Associate Assistant Deputy Minister, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
    Discussions about Canadian defence industrial capabilities regarding shipbuilding and acquisition of new capabilities by DND, and the Canadian Coast Guard for in-service support, continuous capability sustainment, C4ISR and networking programs, ground vehicles, optronics, military avionics and related equipment, identity and access management solutions, and cybersecurity and AI solutions and technologies Read more

    Discussion about policies in relation to defence industrialization in Canada

    Official report

  • Roshel
    • Yasmin Atassi · Senior Policy Advisor, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
    • Brian Botting · Director of Defence Industrial Strategy (Sr Advisor, Defence Industrial Strategy), Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
    • David McFarlane · Director of Policy, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
    • Paul Moen · Chief of Staff, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
    The company is pursuing procurement opportunities with both Canadian and international governments for its multi-purpose armoured vehicle.

    Official report

  • Wayfair LLC
    • Paul Moen · Chief of Staff, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
    • Rene Sylvestre · Investment Advisor in the Minister's Office, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
    Proposed legislation and regulations relating to Canadian privacy legislation, cross boarder import/export tariffs and taxation. Read more

    Discussion and information regarding implementation of The Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement (CUSMA) legislation and regulations related e-Commerce policy.

    Official report

  • Roshel
    The company is pursuing procurement opportunities with both Canadian and international governments for its multi-purpose armoured vehicle.

    Official report

  • Roshel
    • Paul Moen · Chief of Staff, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
    • Yasmin Atassi · Senior Policy Advisor, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
    • David McFarlane · Director of Policy, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
    • Rene Sylvestre · Investment Advisor, Minister's Office, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
    The company is pursuing procurement opportunities with both Canadian and international governments for its multi-purpose armoured vehicle.

    Official report

  • Thales Canada Inc.
    • Mathew Hall · Senior Global Affairs Advisor, Prime Minister's Office (PMO)
    Discussion about policies in relation to defence industrialization in Canada Read more

    Discussions about Canadian defence industrial capabilities regarding shipbuilding and acquisition of new capabilities by DND, and the Canadian Coast Guard for in-service support, continuous capability sustainment, C4ISR and networking programs, ground vehicles, optronics, military avionics and related equipment, identity and access management solutions, and cybersecurity and AI solutions and technologies

    Official report

  • Railo Technology Inc.
    • Brian Botting · Director of Defence Industrial Strategy (Sr Advisor, Defence Industrial Strategy), Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
    Build government relations with the goal of securing contracts in the Canadian market relating to the provisioning of technical services related to vessel capability and design, port infrastructure and terminal ice management Read more

    Engage with federal government on defence and transportation policies regarding Arctic port development, logistics solutions, ship building, vessel design and regulatory compliance.

    Official report

  • Thales Canada Inc.
    • Brian Botting · Director of Defence Industrial Strategy (Sr Advisor, Defence Industrial Strategy), Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
    Discussions about Canadian defence industrial capabilities regarding shipbuilding and acquisition of new capabilities by DND, and the Canadian Coast Guard for in-service support, continuous capability sustainment, C4ISR and networking programs, ground vehicles, optronics, military avionics and related equipment, identity and access management solutions, and cybersecurity and AI solutions and technologies Read more

    Discussion about policies in relation to defence industrialization in Canada

    Official report

  • Thales Canada Inc.
    • Jean-Dominique Ieraci · Associate Assistant Deputy Minister, Head of Strategic Export Office, Global Affairs Canada (GAC)
    Discussion about policies in relation to defence industrialization in Canada Read more

    Discussions about Canadian defence industrial capabilities regarding shipbuilding and acquisition of new capabilities by DND, and the Canadian Coast Guard for in-service support, continuous capability sustainment, C4ISR and networking programs, ground vehicles, optronics, military avionics and related equipment, identity and access management solutions, and cybersecurity and AI solutions and technologies

    Official report

  • Roshel
    • Neeraj Bhalla · Director of Community Outreach, Global Affairs Canada (GAC)
    The company is pursuing procurement opportunities with both Canadian and international governments for its multi-purpose armoured vehicle.

    Official report

  • L3Harris Technologies Canada Inc.
    • Andrew Parkes · Policy Advisor, Global Affairs Canada (GAC)
    Seeking information in order to provide strategic advice as appropriate on various defence contract opportunities.

    Official report

  • First Quantum Minerals
    • Mark Richardson · Director General, Global Affairs Canada (GAC)
    Meet with government to discuss and inform on mining, economic security, and critical mineral strategy.

    Official report

  • Canada Rocket Company
    • Alexa Kalsatos · Senior Operations and Regional Advisor (Ontario), National Defence (DND)
    • Conor Lewis · Policy Advisor, National Defence (DND)
    Discussions around launch licences and export controls. Read more

    Positioning Canadian technology for future dual use technologies.

    Leverage Government of Canada investment in capital-intensive activities leading to economic growth and innovation. Develop tech in Canada for dual-use and commercial activities.

    Contribute to global responsive sovereign missions and open new commercial markets for Canadian tech companies

    Official report

  • Canada Rocket Company
    • Varun Srivatsan · Director of Policy, Finance Canada (FIN)
    Leverage Government of Canada investment in capital-intensive activities leading to economic growth and innovation. Develop tech in Canada for dual-use and commercial activities. Read more

    Positioning Canadian technology for future dual use technologies.

    Official report

  • Roshel
    • Tu-Quynh Nguyen · Senior Director, Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC)
    • Mohan Denetto · Director General, Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC)
    • Lindsay Dencsak · Director Combat Support Equipment Management, National Defence (DND)
    • Eric Sheikh · Director Support Vehicle Program Management, National Defence (DND)
    and 2 more
    • Demetrios Xenos · DG, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
    • John MacInnis · General Director, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
    The company is pursuing procurement opportunities with both Canadian and international governments for its multi-purpose armoured vehicle.

    Official report

  • Thales Canada Inc.
    • Philip Jennings · Deputy Minister, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
    Discussions about Canadian defence industrial capabilities regarding shipbuilding and acquisition of new capabilities by DND, and the Canadian Coast Guard for in-service support, continuous capability sustainment, C4ISR and networking programs, ground vehicles, optronics, military avionics and related equipment, identity and access management solutions, and cybersecurity and AI solutions and technologies Read more

    Discussion about policies in relation to defence industrialization in Canada

    Official report

  • Thales Canada Inc.
    • Kevin Brosseau · Senior Associate Deputy Minister, National Defence (DND)
    Discussion about policies in relation to defence industrialization in Canada Read more

    Discussions about Canadian defence industrial capabilities regarding shipbuilding and acquisition of new capabilities by DND, and the Canadian Coast Guard for in-service support, continuous capability sustainment, C4ISR and networking programs, ground vehicles, optronics, military avionics and related equipment, identity and access management solutions, and cybersecurity and AI solutions and technologies

    Official report

  • Wayfair LLC
    • Nina Sartor · Policy Advisor, Transport Canada (TC)
    Proposed legislation and regulations relating to Canadian privacy legislation, cross boarder import/export tariffs and taxation. Read more

    Discussion and information regarding implementation of The Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement (CUSMA) legislation and regulations related e-Commerce policy.

    Official report

  • CELERITI FUSION CANADA LIMITED
    • Mark Wiseman · Ambassador of Canada to the United States, Global Affairs Canada (GAC)
    Celeriti Fusion is seeking support to secure meetings with the Government of Canada to advance discussions on energy-sector innovation funding opportunities and to assess suitability for potential research and development investments. Read more

    Official report

  • United States Enrichment Corporation
    • Galen Richardson · Senior Advisor, Stakeholder Relations, Privy Council Office (PCO)
    Develop and deliver on Canadian government policy, programs and regulations relating to nuclear energy, trade and bilateral relations.

    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.