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

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Consultant lobbyist

Roberto Chávez

Sussex Strategy Group

Former public offices

  • Parliamentary Assistant, House of Commons, Office of MP Mark Gerretsen (2017–2019)
  • Policy Analyst (Student), Animal Sector Policy Division, Strategic Policy Branch, Department of Agriculture & Agri-Food Canada (2016–2016)
Meetings this Parliament
173
Since Nov 2021
411
Active registrations
17

Reported meetings

    • Cheryl Cardinal · Director, Strategic Initiatives and Indigenous Equity, Finance Canada (FIN)
    • Rachel Sutton · Policy Advisor, Finance Canada (FIN)
    Raise awareness with respect to key challenges faced by the electricity distribution industry in Ontario, particularly with respect to the transition to a net zero electricity grid, and associated investments required to meet said federal objectives, such as grid modernization and smart grid investments. Read more

    Support the Electric Distributors Association of Ontario to engage with the federal government to provide feedback on policies and programs under development, and to obtain information on current policies and programs, including those announced through the annual federal budget, Fall Economic Statement and Climate Plans. These include, but are not exclusive to, the Smart Renewable and Electrification Pathways, and the Energy Innovation Program - Smart Grid.

    Inform of the implications of the Clean Electricity Regulations to the electricity distribution business; and inform of the role of the distribution industry with respect to the objective of a net zero electricity grid.

    Engagement with respect to the clean economy investment tax credits regime, seeking eligibility for distribution.

    Official report

    • Martin Kolacz · Senior Policy and Major Projects Advisor, Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
    Raise awareness with respect to key challenges faced by the electricity distribution industry in Ontario, particularly with respect to the transition to a net zero electricity grid, and associated investments required to meet said federal objectives, such as grid modernization and smart grid investments. Read more

    Support the Electric Distributors Association of Ontario to engage with the federal government to provide feedback on policies and programs under development, and to obtain information on current policies and programs, including those announced through the annual federal budget, Fall Economic Statement and Climate Plans. These include, but are not exclusive to, the Smart Renewable and Electrification Pathways, and the Energy Innovation Program - Smart Grid.

    Engagement with respect to the clean economy investment tax credits regime, seeking eligibility for distribution.

    Inform of the implications of the Clean Electricity Regulations to the electricity distribution business; and inform of the role of the distribution industry with respect to the objective of a net zero electricity grid.

    Official report

  • Energy Storage Canada
    Supporting Energy Storage Canada's engagement with the Government of Canada concerning its proposed clean technology Investment Tax Credit. Read more

    Supporting Energy Storage Canada in its engagement on climate and energy policy and regulations, including the clean electricity regulation, Regional Resource Tables, Pan-Canadian Grid Council, amongst others as further dialogues, and policy instruments emerge.

    Official report

  • Energy Storage Canada
    • Drew Leyburne · Assistant Deputy Minister, Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
    Supporting Energy Storage Canada's engagement with the Government of Canada concerning its proposed clean technology Investment Tax Credit. Read more

    Supporting Energy Storage Canada in its engagement on climate and energy policy and regulations, including the clean electricity regulation, Regional Resource Tables, Pan-Canadian Grid Council, amongst others as further dialogues, and policy instruments emerge.

    Official report

  • Energy Storage Canada
    • John Zerucelli · Secretary of State (Labour) & MP Etobicoke North, Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
    Supporting Energy Storage Canada in its engagement on climate and energy policy and regulations, including the clean electricity regulation, Regional Resource Tables, Pan-Canadian Grid Council, amongst others as further dialogues, and policy instruments emerge. Read more

    Supporting Energy Storage Canada's engagement with the Government of Canada concerning its proposed clean technology Investment Tax Credit.

    Official report

    • Martin Kolacz · Senior Policy and Major Projects Advisor, Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
    Government support with regards to clean technology manufacturing. Read more

    Government support with regards to innovative hydrogen technology development.

    Official report

  • Kanin Energy Inc.
    • Rachel Sutton · Policy Advisor, Finance Canada (FIN)
    Seeking the inclusion of Waste Heat to Power as an eligible technology under the clean technology investment tax credits, alongside trade association, Heat is Power. Read more

    Official report

    • Drew Leyburne · Assistant Deputy Minister, Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
    Energy - Advocate for support for clean technology and green hydrogen through Investment Tax Credits and capital cost reductions in order to accelerate deployment of these technologies while striving to meet Canada's net-zero goals. Read more

    Trade - Engagement with government with respect to the consultation re. surtax on critical manufacturing sectors. And more broadly, engagement respect to economic security and trade policy design.

    Official report

    • Cheryl Cardinal · Director, Strategic Initiatives and Indigenous Equity, Finance Canada (FIN)
    • Rachel Sutton · Policy Advisor, Finance Canada (FIN)
    Energy - Advocate for support for clean technology and green hydrogen through Investment Tax Credits and capital cost reductions in order to accelerate deployment of these technologies while striving to meet Canada's net-zero goals. Read more

    Trade - Engagement with government with respect to the consultation re. surtax on critical manufacturing sectors. And more broadly, engagement respect to economic security and trade policy design.

    Official report

    • Rene Sylvestre · Director of Investment, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
    Energy - Advocate for support for clean technology and green hydrogen through Investment Tax Credits and capital cost reductions in order to accelerate deployment of these technologies while striving to meet Canada's net-zero goals. Read more

    Trade - Engagement with government with respect to the consultation re. surtax on critical manufacturing sectors. And more broadly, engagement respect to economic security and trade policy design.

    Official report

    • Martin Kolacz · Senior Policy and Major Projects Advisor, Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
    Trade - Engagement with government with respect to the consultation re. surtax on critical manufacturing sectors. And more broadly, engagement respect to economic security and trade policy design. Read more

    Official report

    • Nicole Ellement · Policy Advisor, Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)
    Housing - Implementation of CMHC Energy Efficiency Retrofit Program

    Official report

    • Yasmin Atassi · Senior Policy Advisor, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
    Engagement with government in relation to Nordex’s commercial interest in Canada, in particular policies, regulations, and incentives germane to expanding manufacturing Capacity in Canada. Including, but not exclusive to industrial policy, Canada’s electricity strategy, and Canada-EU industrial collaboration. Read more

    Official report

  • Energy Storage Canada
    • Martin Kolacz · Senior Policy and Major Projects Advisor, Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
    Engagement with government with respect to economic security and trade policy design. Read more

    Supporting Energy Storage Canada in its engagement on climate and energy policy and regulations, including the clean electricity regulation, Regional Resource Tables, Pan-Canadian Grid Council, amongst others as further dialogues, and policy instruments emerge.

    Supporting Energy Storage Canada's engagement with the Government of Canada concerning its proposed clean technology Investment Tax Credit.

    Official report

    • Drew Leyburne · Assistant Deputy Minister, Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
    Engagement with respect to the clean economy investment tax credits regime, seeking eligibility for distribution. Read more

    Raise awareness with respect to key challenges faced by the electricity distribution industry in Ontario, particularly with respect to the transition to a net zero electricity grid, and associated investments required to meet said federal objectives, such as grid modernization and smart grid investments.

    Support the Electric Distributors Association of Ontario to engage with the federal government to provide feedback on policies and programs under development, and to obtain information on current policies and programs, including those announced through the annual federal budget, Fall Economic Statement and Climate Plans. These include, but are not exclusive to, the Smart Renewable and Electrification Pathways, and the Energy Innovation Program - Smart Grid.

    Official report

    • Drew Leyburne · Assistant Deputy Minister, Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
    Energy - Advocate for support for clean technology and green hydrogen through Investment Tax Credits and capital cost reductions in order to accelerate deployment of these technologies while striving to meet Canada's net-zero goals. Read more

    Infrastructure - Advocating for the federal government to support the clean energy transition with payments for transmission to the provinces.

    Housing - Implementation of CMHC Energy Efficiency Retrofit Program

    Program for Deployment of Rooftop Solar Photovoltaic Systems

    Official report

    • Martin Kolacz · Senior Policy and Major Projects Advisor, Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
    • Sara Tracogna · Policy Advisor, Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
    Infrastructure - Advocating for the federal government to support the clean energy transition with payments for transmission to the provinces. Read more

    Housing - Implementation of CMHC Energy Efficiency Retrofit Program

    Energy - Advocate for support for clean technology and green hydrogen through Investment Tax Credits and capital cost reductions in order to accelerate deployment of these technologies while striving to meet Canada's net-zero goals.

    Program for Deployment of Rooftop Solar Photovoltaic Systems

    Official report

    • Julia Lisztwan · Senior Policy Advisor, Prime Minister's Office (PMO)
    Housing - Implementation of CMHC Energy Efficiency Retrofit Program Read more

    Energy - Advocate for support for clean technology and green hydrogen through Investment Tax Credits and capital cost reductions in order to accelerate deployment of these technologies while striving to meet Canada's net-zero goals.

    Infrastructure - Advocating for the federal government to support the clean energy transition with payments for transmission to the provinces.

    Program for Deployment of Rooftop Solar Photovoltaic Systems

    Official report

    • Cheryl Cardinal · Director, Strategic Initiatives and Indigenous Equity, Finance Canada (FIN)
    Housing - Implementation of CMHC Energy Efficiency Retrofit Program Read more

    Infrastructure - Advocating for the federal government to support the clean energy transition with payments for transmission to the provinces.

    Energy - Advocate for support for clean technology and green hydrogen through Investment Tax Credits and capital cost reductions in order to accelerate deployment of these technologies while striving to meet Canada's net-zero goals.

    Official report

    • Julia Lisztwan · Senior Policy Advisor, Prime Minister's Office (PMO)
    Engagement with respect to the clean economy investment tax credits regime, seeking eligibility for distribution. Read more

    Support the Electric Distributors Association of Ontario to engage with the federal government to provide feedback on policies and programs under development, and to obtain information on current policies and programs, including those announced through the annual federal budget, Fall Economic Statement and Climate Plans. These include, but are not exclusive to, the Smart Renewable and Electrification Pathways, and the Energy Innovation Program - Smart Grid.

    Official report

    • Brenna Walsh · Senior Policy Advisor, Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)
    Engagement with respect to the clean economy investment tax credits regime, seeking eligibility for distribution. Read more

    Support the Electric Distributors Association of Ontario to engage with the federal government to provide feedback on policies and programs under development, and to obtain information on current policies and programs, including those announced through the annual federal budget, Fall Economic Statement and Climate Plans. These include, but are not exclusive to, the Smart Renewable and Electrification Pathways, and the Energy Innovation Program - Smart Grid.

    Official report

    • Simran Arulraj · Policy Advisor, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
    Support the Electric Distributors Association of Ontario to engage with the federal government to provide feedback on policies and programs under development, and to obtain information on current policies and programs, including those announced through the annual federal budget, Fall Economic Statement and Climate Plans. These include, but are not exclusive to, the Smart Renewable and Electrification Pathways, and the Energy Innovation Program - Smart Grid. Read more

    Engagement with respect to the clean economy investment tax credits regime, seeking eligibility for distribution.

    Official report

  • Energy Storage Canada
    • Sara Tracogna · Policy Advisor, Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
    • Martin Kolacz · Senior Policy and Major Projects Advisor, Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
    Supporting Energy Storage Canada in its engagement on climate and energy policy and regulations, including the clean electricity regulation, Regional Resource Tables, Pan-Canadian Grid Council, amongst others as further dialogues, and policy instruments emerge. Read more

    Supporting Energy Storage Canada's engagement with the Government of Canada concerning its proposed clean technology Investment Tax Credit.

    Official report

  • Energy Storage Canada
    • Yasmin Atassi · Senior Policy Advisor, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
    • Simran Arulraj · Policy Advisor, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
    Supporting Energy Storage Canada in its engagement on climate and energy policy and regulations, including the clean electricity regulation, Regional Resource Tables, Pan-Canadian Grid Council, amongst others as further dialogues, and policy instruments emerge. Read more

    Official report

  • Energy Storage Canada
    • Brenna Walsh · Senior Policy Advisor, Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)
    Supporting Energy Storage Canada in its engagement on climate and energy policy and regulations, including the clean electricity regulation, Regional Resource Tables, Pan-Canadian Grid Council, amongst others as further dialogues, and policy instruments emerge. Read more

    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.