Consultant lobbyist
David McArthur
McMillan Vantage
- Meetings this Parliament
- 0
- Since Nov 2021
- 11
- Active registrations
- 0
David McArthur's lobbying: the clients they represent and every meeting they've reported since November 2021.
← LobbyingReported meetings
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- Kelly Block · MP
To discuss the successful execution of existing and future vaccine procurements and the successful launch of the Moderna Laval facility. Also identifying opportunities to increase biomanufacturing capabilities in Canada. Read more
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- Rick Perkins · Member of Parliament, House of Commons
FastLane (AI Commercialization Initiative) is funded by ISED. FastLane accelerates AI adoption in Canadian businesses by offering tools, talent, and training. It bridges a gap in AI readiness, particularly for SMEs, by helping businesses efficiently prepare data and deploy AI solutions. Vector would like to maintain and expand government support in this regard. Read more
AI Compute focuses on building the foundational AI infrastructure necessary to retain top talent and support Canadian startups. As other nations rapidly develop their AI capabilities, Canada risks falling behind without significant investment in its AI infrastructure. Vector is seeking continued and expanded access to AI Compute. In the course of this engagement, Vector will pursue supercomputing infrastructure access and funding.
VITAL is a secure, real-time health data platform designed to address the current 6–9-month delay in health data availability. Leveraging real-time data from over 20 million Canadians can accelerate clinical trials, enhance emergency responses, and spur health innovations. Vector’s priority is securing federal funding and positioning Canada as a global leader in health data science and clinical trials.
The Artificial Intelligence and Data Act (AIDA) aims to set regulatory standards for AI safety and compliance. Vector seeks to work with policymakers to ensure the legislation is effective and supportive of economic development and growth.
Discuss opportunities for partnerships between the federal government and the Vector Institute. Discuss AI privacy and safety matters, as well as support for Vector Institute initiatives including the need for more super-computing infrastructure.
Canadian AI Safety Initiative (CAISI). CAISI ensures that AI systems are safe, transparent, and aligned with domestic and international regulatory standards. Vector plays a key role by leading model evaluations and collaborating on global AI safety benchmarks, and will continue government engagement in this regard.
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- Rick Perkins · Member of Parliament, House of Commons
Support for Canadian projects relating to critical minerals and decarbonization Read more
Mining-specific and mining-related project development in Canada
Advancement of critical mineral production, processing, infrastructure and projects in Canada
Natural resource development and Canada-U.S. transboundary affairs
Policies to support the competitiveness of Canada's mining Industry
Impact Assessment processes and regulations as it relates to mining projects, permitting and proposals
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- Stephen Ellis · Member of Parliament, House of Commons
To discuss the successful execution of existing and future vaccine procurements and the successful launch of the Moderna Laval facility. Also identifying opportunities to increase biomanufacturing capabilities in Canada. Read more
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- Matt Jeneroux · Member of Parliament
To discuss the successful execution of existing and future vaccine procurements and the successful launch of the Moderna Laval facility. Also identifying opportunities to increase biomanufacturing capabilities in Canada. Read more
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- Rick Perkins · Member of Parliament, House of Commons
• Policies to support the competitiveness of Canada's mining industry Read more
• Natural resource development and Canada-U.S. transboundary affairs
Policies to support mining-specific and mining-related project development in Canada
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- Nina Sartor · Policy advisor, Transport Canada (TC)
Justice and Law Enforcement
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- Jay Khosla · Assistant Deputy Minister, Privy Council Office (PCO)
Infrastructure
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- Martin Champoux · Deputy Director, Strategic Policy Division, Lands and Minerals Sector, Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
- Michael Floyd · Policy Analyst, Lands and Minerals Sector, Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
Infrastructure
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- Eamonn McGuinty · Senior Policy Advisor, Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)
- Joanna Dafoe · Director of Policy, Climate and International Affairs, Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)
- Sean Mitchell · Special Assistant, Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)
Energy
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- Dennis Glen Patterson · Senator, Senate of Canada
Energy
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.