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

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Consultant lobbyist

Conner Coles

Crestview Strategy

Former public offices

  • Foreign Service Officer, International Platform Branch, Immigration, Refugees & Citizenship Canada (IRCC) (2024–2026)
  • Research Analyst, Defence Research and Development Canada, Department of National Defence (DND) (2023–2024)
Meetings this Parliament
32
Since Nov 2021
32
Active registrations
11

Reported meetings

    • Lori Idlout · Member of Parliament
    • Tom Osborne · Parliamentary Secretary to the President of the Treasury Board
    • Benjamin Wheaton · Executive Assistant to the Parliamentary Secretary to the President of the Treasury Board, House of Commons
    • Brian Botting · Director of Defence Industrial Strategy (Sr Advisor, Defence Industrial Strategy), Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
    and 1 more
    • Caroline Belbin · Regional Advisor, Atlantic, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
    Education, research, and development to understand current and future opportunities as they align with Memorial University strategic initiatives and the Government of Canada's strategic initiatives, especially those related to science and technology, the Defence Industrial Strategy, innovation, energy, Arctic and northern development, and ocean and marine development. Read more

    Explore funding, procurement, and/or grant opportunities within the Government of Canada as they align with Memorial University strategic initiatives and federal strategic initiatives, especially those related to science and technology, innovation, the Defence Industrial Strategy, Arctic and northern development, and ocean and marine development.

    Official report

    • Varun Srivatsan · Director of Policy, Finance Canada (FIN)
    • Fahim Khan · Senior Policy Advisor, Finance Canada (FIN)
    Education, research, and development to understand current and future opportunities as they align with Memorial University strategic initiatives and the Government of Canada's strategic initiatives, especially those related to science and technology, the Defence Industrial Strategy, innovation, energy, Arctic and northern development, and ocean and marine development. Read more

    Explore funding, procurement, and/or grant opportunities within the Government of Canada as they align with Memorial University strategic initiatives and federal strategic initiatives, especially those related to science and technology, innovation, the Defence Industrial Strategy, Arctic and northern development, and ocean and marine development.

    Official report

    • Marie-Christine Demers · Senior Policy Advisor, Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
    Increased funding support for commercialization of university research Read more

    Seeking funding pathways to support talent development and training for the clean economy.

    Official report

  • Mattermost
    • Arun Thangaraj · Deputy Minister, Global Affairs Canada (GAC)
    • Sara Nicholls · Executive Director & Chief of Staff, Global Affairs Canada (GAC)
    Exploring procurement opportunities within the Government of Canada to provide IT solutions related to areas around public safety.

    Official report

  • Mattermost
    • Laurent Blanchard · Policy Advisor, Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC)
    • James Rourke · Policy and Operations Advisor to the Secretary of State for Defence Procurement, Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC)
    Exploring procurement opportunities within the Government of Canada to provide IT solutions related to areas around public safety.

    Official report

    • Harry Burton · Atlantic Desk, Prime Minister's Office (PMO)
    Education, research, and development to understand current and future opportunities as they align with Memorial University strategic initiatives and the Government of Canada's strategic initiatives, especially those related to science and technology, the Defence Industrial Strategy, innovation, energy, Arctic and northern development, and ocean and marine development. Read more

    Explore funding, procurement, and/or grant opportunities within the Government of Canada as they align with Memorial University strategic initiatives and federal strategic initiatives, especially those related to science and technology, innovation, the Defence Industrial Strategy, Arctic and northern development, and ocean and marine development.

    Official report

    • Lori Idlout · Member of Parliament
    • Benjamin Wiles · Chief of Staff, House of Commons
    CSMC is engaging the federal government to raise awareness of its organization, mission, and the value it delivers to its members and the broader community. This outreach is intended to build understanding, strengthen relationships with decision-makers, and ensure the organization’s priorities are recognized in relevant policy discussions. Read more

    Official report

    • Jose Villagra · Policy Advisor, Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada (CIRNAC)
    CSMC is engaging the federal government to raise awareness of its organization, mission, and the value it delivers to its members and the broader community. This outreach is intended to build understanding, strengthen relationships with decision-makers, and ensure the organization’s priorities are recognized in relevant policy discussions. Read more

    Official report

  • Mattermost
    • Christiane Fox · Deputy Minister, National Defence (DND)
    • Evan Perrakis · Director General, National Defence (DND)
    Exploring procurement opportunities within the Government of Canada to provide IT solutions related to areas around public safety.

    Official report

    • Marie-Christine Demers · Senior Policy Advisor, Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
    CSMC is engaging the federal government to raise awareness of its organization, mission, and the value it delivers to its members and the broader community. This outreach is intended to build understanding, strengthen relationships with decision-makers, and ensure the organization’s priorities are recognized in relevant policy discussions. Read more

    Official report

  • Collège La Cité
    • Gregor Robertson · Minister of Housing, Infrastructure and Communities, Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada (HICC)
    • Marie-France Lalonde · Member of Parliament
    • Skylar Duggan · Special Assistant, Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada (HICC)
    • Arianna Durgerian · Press Secretary, Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada (HICC)
    and 1 more
    • Ryan Spero · Regional Advisor for Ontario, Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada (HICC)
    Communicating with government officials regarding strategic funding support for the expansion of learning, residence, and training facilities at its Orléans/Alphonse-Desjardins campus. Read more

    Official report

    • Manvir Shokar · Ontario Regional Advisor, Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
    Increased funding support for commercialization of university research Read more

    Seeking funding pathways to support talent development and training for the clean economy.

    Identifying and pursuing funding opportunities for dual-use defence-related projects

    Official report

    • Manuela Tomic · Senior Policy Advisor, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
    Seeking funding pathways to support talent development and training for the clean economy. Read more

    Increased funding support for commercialization of university research

    Identifying and pursuing funding opportunities for dual-use defence-related projects

    Official report

  • Stella-Jones Inc.
    Communicating on pest management regulatory matters, including the re-evaluation processes governing wood preservation products used in critical Canadian infrastructure, to ensure regulatory outcomes reflect current scientific evidence and industry operational realities. Read more

    Advocating for Canadian procurement policies that prioritize domestically produced infrastructure materials, including utility poles and railway ties, in federal procurement frameworks

    Engaging on the development of a fair and evidence-based regulatory environment for the pressure-treated wood products industry, including the application of science-based review processes for industrial materials and chemicals

    Official report

    • Nipun Vats · Assistant Deputy Minister, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
    Advance initiatives towards a comprehensive, coordinated national framework on Neurodevelopmental Disabilities (NDDs). Read more

    Advocating for the next round of Strategic Science Fund (SSF) funding to explicitly prioritize research, innovation, and implementation initiatives that advance children’s health, with a special emphasis on brain health and neurodevelopmental disabilities (NDD).

    Official report

  • Advance initiatives towards a comprehensive, coordinated national framework on Neurodevelopmental Disabilities (NDDs). Read more

    Advocating for the next round of Strategic Science Fund (SSF) funding to explicitly prioritize research, innovation, and implementation initiatives that advance children’s health, with a special emphasis on brain health and neurodevelopmental disabilities (NDD).

    Official report

  • Yukon University
    • Ryan Cotter · Chief of Staff to the Minister, Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency (CanNor)
    • Keiran Gibbs · Chief of Staff, Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
    Engaging on research, innovation, and policy funding and partnerships related to climate adaptation, energy systems, northern infrastructure, emergency preparedness, critical minerals, governance, and community resilience. Read more

    Discussing and exploring funding and partnership opportunities for workforce development, skilled trades training, and specialized northern labour capacity tied to major projects, infrastructure, emergency preparedness, and long-term economic growth in the North.

    Advocating for Yukon University funding and a role in supporting federal priorities related to Arctic security and northern sovereignty, including workforce capacity, applied research, dual-use infrastructure, and community resilience.

    Discussing Indigenous-led, community-rooted programming and partnership approaches that support governance capacity, local implementation, and sustainable northern development.

    Advocating for federal funding support for student and faculty housing, training facilities and other institutional infrastructure.

    Official report

  • Yukon University
    • Sebastian Clarke · Director of Policy, Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
    Engaging on research, innovation, and policy funding and partnerships related to climate adaptation, energy systems, northern infrastructure, emergency preparedness, critical minerals, governance, and community resilience. Read more

    Discussing and exploring funding and partnership opportunities for workforce development, skilled trades training, and specialized northern labour capacity tied to major projects, infrastructure, emergency preparedness, and long-term economic growth in the North.

    Advocating for Yukon University funding and a role in supporting federal priorities related to Arctic security and northern sovereignty, including workforce capacity, applied research, dual-use infrastructure, and community resilience.

    Advocating for federal funding support for student and faculty housing, training facilities and other institutional infrastructure.

    Discussing Indigenous-led, community-rooted programming and partnership approaches that support governance capacity, local implementation, and sustainable northern development.

    Official report

  • Yukon University
    • Gwendolyn Culver · Director of Parliamentary Affairs & Issues Management, National Defence (DND)
    • Quinn Rinke · West and North Regional Advisor, National Defence (DND)
    • Conor Lewis · Policy Advisor, National Defence (DND)
    Engaging on research, innovation, and policy funding and partnerships related to climate adaptation, energy systems, northern infrastructure, emergency preparedness, critical minerals, governance, and community resilience. Read more

    Advocating for federal funding support for student and faculty housing, training facilities and other institutional infrastructure.

    Discussing Indigenous-led, community-rooted programming and partnership approaches that support governance capacity, local implementation, and sustainable northern development.

    Discussing and exploring funding and partnership opportunities for workforce development, skilled trades training, and specialized northern labour capacity tied to major projects, infrastructure, emergency preparedness, and long-term economic growth in the North.

    Advocating for Yukon University funding and a role in supporting federal priorities related to Arctic security and northern sovereignty, including workforce capacity, applied research, dual-use infrastructure, and community resilience.

    Official report

  • Yukon University
    • Dan Lussier · Director of Policy, Public Safety Canada (PS)
    Advocating for federal funding support for student and faculty housing, training facilities and other institutional infrastructure. Read more

    Discussing and exploring funding and partnership opportunities for workforce development, skilled trades training, and specialized northern labour capacity tied to major projects, infrastructure, emergency preparedness, and long-term economic growth in the North.

    Engaging on research, innovation, and policy funding and partnerships related to climate adaptation, energy systems, northern infrastructure, emergency preparedness, critical minerals, governance, and community resilience.

    Discussing Indigenous-led, community-rooted programming and partnership approaches that support governance capacity, local implementation, and sustainable northern development.

    Advocating for Yukon University funding and a role in supporting federal priorities related to Arctic security and northern sovereignty, including workforce capacity, applied research, dual-use infrastructure, and community resilience.

    Official report

  • Yukon University
    • Trevor Bhupsingh · Assistant Deputy Minister, Public Safety Canada (PS)
    Advocating for federal funding support for student and faculty housing, training facilities and other institutional infrastructure. Read more

    Discussing and exploring funding and partnership opportunities for workforce development, skilled trades training, and specialized northern labour capacity tied to major projects, infrastructure, emergency preparedness, and long-term economic growth in the North.

    Engaging on research, innovation, and policy funding and partnerships related to climate adaptation, energy systems, northern infrastructure, emergency preparedness, critical minerals, governance, and community resilience.

    Discussing Indigenous-led, community-rooted programming and partnership approaches that support governance capacity, local implementation, and sustainable northern development.

    Advocating for Yukon University funding and a role in supporting federal priorities related to Arctic security and northern sovereignty, including workforce capacity, applied research, dual-use infrastructure, and community resilience.

    Official report

  • WCG Services
    Communicating with government officials about collaboration between the Government of Canada and WCG Services on employment services, reskilling, workforce integration, vocational and rehabilitative workforce programs delivered to Canadians. Read more

    Discussing opportunities and alignment of WCG Services priorities with those of the Government of Canada, including potential partnerships, pilots, or expanded service delivery.

    Official report

  • Stella-Jones Inc.
    • Galen Richardson · Senior Advisor, Stakeholder Relations, Privy Council Office (PCO)
    Advocating for Canadian procurement policies that prioritize domestically produced infrastructure materials, including utility poles and railway ties, in federal procurement frameworks Read more

    Engaging on the development of a fair and evidence-based regulatory environment for the pressure-treated wood products industry, including the application of science-based review processes for industrial materials and chemicals

    Communicating on pest management regulatory matters, including the re-evaluation processes governing wood preservation products used in critical Canadian infrastructure, to ensure regulatory outcomes reflect current scientific evidence and industry operational realities.

    Official report

  • Stella-Jones Inc.
    • Roy Karam · Senior Policy Advisor, Health Canada (HC)
    Engaging on the development of a fair and evidence-based regulatory environment for the pressure-treated wood products industry, including the application of science-based review processes for industrial materials and chemicals Read more

    Communicating on pest management regulatory matters, including the re-evaluation processes governing wood preservation products used in critical Canadian infrastructure, to ensure regulatory outcomes reflect current scientific evidence and industry operational realities.

    Advocating for Canadian procurement policies that prioritize domestically produced infrastructure materials, including utility poles and railway ties, in federal procurement frameworks

    Official report

    • Owen Crawford-Lem · Policy Advisor, Transport Canada (TC)
    Education, research, and development to understand current and future opportunities as they align with Memorial University strategic initiatives and the Government of Canada's strategic initiatives, especially those related to science and technology, the Defence Industrial Strategy, innovation, energy, Arctic and northern development, and ocean and marine development. Read more

    Explore funding, procurement, and/or grant opportunities within the Government of Canada as they align with Memorial University strategic initiatives and federal strategic initiatives, especially those related to science and technology, innovation, the Defence Industrial Strategy, Arctic and northern development, and ocean and marine development.

    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.