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Francois Poirier's lobbying: the registrations they file and every meeting they've reported since November 2021.

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Registrant (responsible officer)

Francois Poirier

President and Chief Executive Officer

For companies and organizations, the most senior paid officer files the registration and the monthly reports, whoever attended the meeting.

Former public offices

  • Contractor, Ottawa, Natural Resources Canada (2009–2009)
  • Contractor, Ottawa, Department of Finance (2008–2009)
  • Summer Student/Tour Guide, Ottawa, Canadian Museum of Civilization (1987–1988)
  • Summer Student/Tour Guide, Ottawa, Senate of Canada (1984–1986)
Meetings this Parliament
118
Since Nov 2021
396
Active registrations
1

Reported meetings

    • Samir Kassam · Deputy Chief of Staff and Director of Policy, Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
    • Martin Kolacz · Senior Policy and Major Projects Advisor, Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
    Providing input to certain federal departments and agencies — including the Canadian Energy Regulator (CER) and the Impact Assessment Agency (IAA) — on pipeline?related matters and major energy projects, including matters related to regulatory reform where applicable. These engagements may also encompass discussions on CER project review timelines, the role of regulators in pipeline safety, opportunities for industry?wide safety improvements, and environmental regulatory processes under the IAA. Read more

    Official report

    • Wayne Long · Secretary of State for the Canada Revenue Agency and Financial Institutions, Finance Canada (FIN)
    • Kevin Collins · Chief of Staff, Finance Canada (FIN)
    • Pierce Collier · Director of Parliamentary Affairs, Issues Management and Media Relations, Finance Canada (FIN)
    • Maghus Ryan · Director of Operations and Communications to Canada's Secretary of State for the Canada Revenue Agency and Financial Institutions, Finance Canada (FIN)
    Advocating for increased financial reporting and disclosures for corporations and non-governmental organizations

    Official report

    • Julia Lisztwan · Senior Policy Advisor, Prime Minister's Office (PMO)
    • Morgan Breitkreutz · Senior Special Advisor, Prime Minister's Office (PMO)
    Providing input to certain federal departments and agencies — including the Canadian Energy Regulator (CER) and the Impact Assessment Agency (IAA) — on pipeline?related matters and major energy projects, including matters related to regulatory reform where applicable. These engagements may also encompass discussions on CER project review timelines, the role of regulators in pipeline safety, opportunities for industry?wide safety improvements, and environmental regulatory processes under the IAA. Read more

    Official report

    • Laura Martin · Director, Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
    • Simon Bregazzi · Senior Advisor, Major Projects, Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
    To discuss and seek support for emerging technologies related to emissions, including but not limited to, Carbon Capture and Utilization and Storage (CCUS) and low carbon fuels. Read more

    Official report

    • Miro Froehlich · Director of Policy, Privy Council Office (PCO)
    • Shannon Ablett · Stakeholder Relations Manager, Privy Council Office (PCO)
    • Nasser Haidar · Senior Policy Advisor, Intergovernmental Affairs Secretariat (IGA)
    Providing input to certain federal departments and agencies — including the Canadian Energy Regulator (CER) and the Impact Assessment Agency (IAA) — on pipeline?related matters and major energy projects, including matters related to regulatory reform where applicable. These engagements may also encompass discussions on CER project review timelines, the role of regulators in pipeline safety, opportunities for industry?wide safety improvements, and environmental regulatory processes under the IAA. Read more

    Official report

    • Andre Bernier · Director General, Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
    Providing input to certain federal departments and agencies — including the Canadian Energy Regulator (CER) and the Impact Assessment Agency (IAA) — on pipeline?related matters and major energy projects, including matters related to regulatory reform where applicable. These engagements may also encompass discussions on CER project review timelines, the role of regulators in pipeline safety, opportunities for industry?wide safety improvements, and environmental regulatory processes under the IAA. Read more

    Official report

    • Michelle Chislett · Executive Vice-President, Privy Council Office (PCO)
    Providing input to certain federal departments and agencies — including the Canadian Energy Regulator (CER) and the Impact Assessment Agency (IAA) — on pipeline?related matters and major energy projects, including matters related to regulatory reform where applicable. These engagements may also encompass discussions on CER project review timelines, the role of regulators in pipeline safety, opportunities for industry?wide safety improvements, and environmental regulatory processes under the IAA. Read more

    Official report

    • Erin O'Brien · Assistant Deputy Minister, Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
    • Margaret Skwara · Manager Emerging Issues, Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
    Providing input to certain federal departments and agencies — including the Canadian Energy Regulator (CER) and the Impact Assessment Agency (IAA) — on pipeline?related matters and major energy projects, including matters related to regulatory reform where applicable. These engagements may also encompass discussions on CER project review timelines, the role of regulators in pipeline safety, opportunities for industry?wide safety improvements, and environmental regulatory processes under the IAA. Read more

    Official report

    • Mark Cauchi · Director General Energy and Transportation, Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)
    • Karishma Boroowa · Director, Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)
    • Karl Abraham · Chief Engineer, Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)
    Discussions on Federal Emissions Policy Read more

    Providing input to certain federal departments and agencies — including the Canadian Energy Regulator (CER) and the Impact Assessment Agency (IAA) — on pipeline?related matters and major energy projects, including matters related to regulatory reform where applicable. These engagements may also encompass discussions on CER project review timelines, the role of regulators in pipeline safety, opportunities for industry?wide safety improvements, and environmental regulatory processes under the IAA.

    Official report

    • Terrence Hubbard · President, Impact Assessment Agency of Canada (IAAC)
    Providing input to certain federal departments and agencies — including the Canadian Energy Regulator (CER) and the Impact Assessment Agency (IAA) — on pipeline?related matters and major energy projects, including matters related to regulatory reform where applicable. These engagements may also encompass discussions on CER project review timelines, the role of regulators in pipeline safety, opportunities for industry?wide safety improvements, and environmental regulatory processes under the IAA. Read more

    Official report

    • Jennifer Saxe · Assistant Deputy Minister, Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO)
    Providing input to certain federal departments and agencies — including the Canadian Energy Regulator (CER) and the Impact Assessment Agency (IAA) — on pipeline?related matters and major energy projects, including matters related to regulatory reform where applicable. These engagements may also encompass discussions on CER project review timelines, the role of regulators in pipeline safety, opportunities for industry?wide safety improvements, and environmental regulatory processes under the IAA. Read more

    Official report

  • To discuss skills development requirements for energy infrastructure projects.

    Official report

    • Drew Leyburne · Assistant Deputy Minister, Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
    • Gary Smith · Senior Advisor, Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
    To discuss and seek government support for planning, building and operating pipelines in Canada to connect to LNG.

    Official report

    • Drew Leyburne · Assistant Deputy Minister, Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
    • Eamonn McGuinty · Chief of Staff, Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
    • Gary Smith · Senior Advisor, Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
    • Andre Bernier · Director General, Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
    To discuss and seek government support for planning, building and operating pipelines in Canada to connect to LNG.

    Official report

    • Julia Lisztwan · Senior Policy Advisor, Prime Minister's Office (PMO)
    Providing input to certain federal departments and agencies — including the Canadian Energy Regulator (CER) and the Impact Assessment Agency (IAA) — on pipeline?related matters and major energy projects, including matters related to regulatory reform where applicable. These engagements may also encompass discussions on CER project review timelines, the role of regulators in pipeline safety, opportunities for industry?wide safety improvements, and environmental regulatory processes under the IAA. Read more

    Official report

    • Galen Richardson · Senior Policy Advisor, Privy Council Office (PCO)
    • Miro Froehlich · Director of Policy, Privy Council Office (PCO)
    • Emilie Simard · Director of Parliamentary Affairs and Issues Management, Privy Council Office (PCO)
    • Nasser Haidar · Senior Policy Advisor, Privy Council Office (PCO)
    Providing input to certain federal departments and agencies — including the Canadian Energy Regulator (CER) and the Impact Assessment Agency (IAA) — on pipeline?related matters and major energy projects, including matters related to regulatory reform where applicable. These engagements may also encompass discussions on CER project review timelines, the role of regulators in pipeline safety, opportunities for industry?wide safety improvements, and environmental regulatory processes under the IAA. Read more

    Official report

    • Drew Leyburne · Assistant Deputy Minister, Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
    • Gary Smith · Senior Advisor, Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
    Providing input to certain federal departments and agencies — including the Canadian Energy Regulator (CER) and the Impact Assessment Agency (IAA) — on pipeline?related matters and major energy projects, including matters related to regulatory reform where applicable. These engagements may also encompass discussions on CER project review timelines, the role of regulators in pipeline safety, opportunities for industry?wide safety improvements, and environmental regulatory processes under the IAA. Read more

    Official report

    • Jeff Labonte · Associate Deputy Minister, Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
    • Erin O'Brien · Assistant Deputy Minister, Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
    • Martin Kolacz · Senior Policy and Major Projects Advisor, Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
    • Margaret Skwara · Manager Emerging Issues, Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
    and 2 more
    • Zachary Rosentzveig · Senior Policy Advisor, Privy Council Office (PCO)
    • Lauren Walshe-Roussel · Director, Privy Council Office (PCO)
    Providing input to certain federal departments and agencies — including the Canadian Energy Regulator (CER) and the Impact Assessment Agency (IAA) — on pipeline?related matters and major energy projects, including matters related to regulatory reform where applicable. These engagements may also encompass discussions on CER project review timelines, the role of regulators in pipeline safety, opportunities for industry?wide safety improvements, and environmental regulatory processes under the IAA. Read more

    Official report

    • Julia Lisztwan · Senior Policy Advisor, Prime Minister's Office (PMO)
    Providing input to certain federal departments and agencies — including the Canadian Energy Regulator (CER) and the Impact Assessment Agency (IAA) — on pipeline?related matters and major energy projects, including matters related to regulatory reform where applicable. These engagements may also encompass discussions on CER project review timelines, the role of regulators in pipeline safety, opportunities for industry?wide safety improvements, and environmental regulatory processes under the IAA. Read more

    Official report

    • Galen Richardson · Senior Policy Advisor, Privy Council Office (PCO)
    • Emilie Simard · Director of Parliamentary Affairs and Issues Management, Privy Council Office (PCO)
    Providing input to certain federal departments and agencies — including the Canadian Energy Regulator (CER) and the Impact Assessment Agency (IAA) — on pipeline?related matters and major energy projects, including matters related to regulatory reform where applicable. These engagements may also encompass discussions on CER project review timelines, the role of regulators in pipeline safety, opportunities for industry?wide safety improvements, and environmental regulatory processes under the IAA. Read more

    Official report

    • Carolyn Svonkin · Director of Communications, Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
    Representations, comments and discussions regarding Indigenous access to capital for energy infrastructure projects and issues arising from pipeline infrastructure crossing indigenous communities. Read more

    Official report

    • Samir Kassam · Deputy Chief of Staff and Director of Policy, Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
    • Martin Kolacz · Senior Policy and Major Projects Advisor, Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
    • Sean Mitchell · Director of Parliamentary Affairs and Issues Management, Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
    Providing input to certain federal departments and agencies — including the Canadian Energy Regulator (CER) and the Impact Assessment Agency (IAA) — on pipeline?related matters and major energy projects, including matters related to regulatory reform where applicable. These engagements may also encompass discussions on CER project review timelines, the role of regulators in pipeline safety, opportunities for industry?wide safety improvements, and environmental regulatory processes under the IAA. Read more

    Official report

    • François-Philippe Champagne · Minister of Finance and National Revenue, Finance Canada (FIN)
    • Bardish Chagger · Member of Parliament
    • Julie Turcotte · Assistant Deputy Minister, Finance Canada (FIN)
    • Varun Srivatsan · Director of Policy, Finance Canada (FIN)
    Representations, comments and discussions regarding the drafting of proposed legislation by the Department of Finance proposing to implement tax measures concerning excessive interest and financing expenses (EIFEL). Read more

    Official report

    • Leslie Church · Parliamentary Secretary
    • Jonathan Afek Levy · Legislative Assistant, House of Commons
    To discuss and seek government support for planning, building and operating pipelines in Canada to connect to LNG. Read more

    Representations, comments and discussions regarding Indigenous access to capital for energy infrastructure projects and issues arising from pipeline infrastructure crossing indigenous communities.

    Official report

  • To seek support for energy infrastructure development, including pipelines, gas storage, nuclear energy and electricity generating/storage projects.

    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.