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

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Consultant lobbyist

Jacob Gorenkoff

Homeward Public Affairs

Meetings this Parliament
126
Since Nov 2021
208
Active registrations
13

Reported meetings

    • Liam Olsen · Policy Advisor, Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada (CIRNAC)
    Obtain $6 million in federal funding for One Bowl’s Indigenous-led housing manufacturing facility to create 100+ jobs, deliver training, and supply modular homes for Build Canada Homes. Read more

    Prioritize One Bowl’s Indigenous-led “Tree to Home” timber-to-housing supply chain in federal procurement to support housing delivery and economic reconciliation.

    Official report

  • Positioning CPRA as a delivery partner in the Government of Canada's workforce strategy, with a focus on expanding access to youth employment through the Youth Employment and Skills Strategy (YESS). CPRA seeks federal investment to grow sector capacity, address labour shortages, and create meaningful youth employment opportunities that improve public health, promote inclusion, and reduce risk factors such as justice system involvement. Read more

    Create a $2 million annual federal fund administered by CPRA to improve disaster readiness and economic resilience of recreation facilities in rural and remote areas.

    Seeking federal investment of $1,000,000 in 2025–26 and $500,000 annually thereafter to support CPRA in designing and delivering a national Collective Impact model for the recreation and parks sector. The model would position CPRA as the backbone organization, coordinating multi-sectoral efforts to advance public health, equity, climate resilience, and national unity through inclusive, community-based recreation spaces and services.

    Establish a $100 million annual Recreation Infrastructure Renewal Program to revitalize facilities and promote community development, equity, and climate resilience, with CPRA as a lead partner

    Official report

    • Sanjana Shah · Policy Advisor, Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada (HICC)
    Include LEC in Build Canada Homes to lead modular housing workforce development and co-create micro-credentials for prefabrication technologies. Read more

    Position LEC as a lead delivery partner in the National Workforce Strategy to develop Skilled Trades Talent Hubs serving racialized, newcomer, youth, and women-led communities

    Launch an LEC-led pilot program funded by the Foreign Credential Recognition Program to help newcomers prepare for skilled trades certification and employment.

    Official report

    • Meron Cheway · Director of Operations, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
    • Hamid Mohammed · Senior Advisor, Operations and Stakeholder Engagement, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
    Secure federal funding to support Wabigoon Lake Ojibway Nation’s development of data centres on Nation land through existing and forthcoming programs through Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada, Natural Resources Canada, Indigenous Services Canada, and the Regional Development Agency for Northern Ontario. Read more

    Engaging with Indigenous Services Canada, Natural Resources Canada, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED), and FedNor to explore federal support for Wabigoon to lead the modernization and expansion of on-reserve and regional infrastructure, specifically focused on energy systems and digital connectivity, to advance community well-being, regional economic development, and Indigenous-led infrastructure delivery.

    Develop a joint Wabigoon Lake Ojibway Nation–federal infrastructure strategy to support the Nation’s role as host of the DGR, including investment in housing, roads, utilities, broadband, and emergency services.

    Official report

    • Miles Wu · Senior Policy Advisor, Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
    Engage government on skills training for newcomers to Canada and the country's existing workforce. Read more

    That the government develop a National Workforce Strategy that features support to expand pre-apprenticeship programs to support the creation of a complete pipeline of talent into the construction workforce.

    Pursue federal investment in Blue Door's enterprise training model to facilitate housing creation, skills development, and homelessness reduction.

    That the government make Blue Door a key partner in establishing a Skilled Trades Talent Hub in the 905 area, in the style of the Workforce Hubs created by the Biden administration across the United States.

    Official report

  • Engage government on skills training for newcomers to Canada and the country's existing workforce. Read more

    Federal policies that unlock public land for affordable housing by providing incentives for land trusts and private developers to acquire it at below-market rates, ensuring its dedicated use for affordable housing.

    That the government make Blue Door a key partner in establishing a Skilled Trades Talent Hub in the 905 area, in the style of the Workforce Hubs created by the Biden administration across the United States.

    That the government develop a National Workforce Strategy that features support to expand pre-apprenticeship programs to support the creation of a complete pipeline of talent into the construction workforce.

    Pursue federal investment in Blue Door's enterprise training model to facilitate housing creation, skills development, and homelessness reduction.

    Official report

    • Jed Graham · Senior Policy Advisor, Transport Canada (TC)
    Develop a joint Wabigoon Lake Ojibway Nation–federal infrastructure strategy to support the Nation’s role as host of the DGR, including investment in housing, roads, utilities, broadband, and emergency services. Read more

    Engaging with Indigenous Services Canada, Natural Resources Canada, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED), and FedNor to explore federal support for Wabigoon to lead the modernization and expansion of on-reserve and regional infrastructure, specifically focused on energy systems and digital connectivity, to advance community well-being, regional economic development, and Indigenous-led infrastructure delivery.

    Establish a technical table between the Government of Canada and the Wabigoon Lake Ojibway Nation to work towards a treaty table to resolve longstanding jurisdictional ambiguity affecting the Nation’s ability to fully engage in planning for the Deep Geological Repository (DGR).

    Official report

    • Eamonn Schwartz · Senior Policy Advisor, Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada (HICC)
    Fund and prioritize Wabigoon Lake Ojibway Nation’s Indigenous-led modular housing strategy as part of Build Canada Homes, with pre-development support and alignment with Indigenous procurement and workforce plans. Read more

    Develop a joint Wabigoon Lake Ojibway Nation–federal infrastructure strategy to support the Nation’s role as host of the DGR, including investment in housing, roads, utilities, broadband, and emergency services.

    Official report

  • Resimate Inc.
    • Eamonn Schwartz · Senior Policy Advisor, Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada (HICC)
    Resimate urges Build Canada Homes to use federal buying power to secure standing offers for shell kits, Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP) pods, stair systems, foundations, windows/doors, and crane/set services. Linking these orders to passport plan IDs would lower costs, shorten lead times, and stabilize Canadian factory capacity. Read more

    Resimate proposes a single, multi-city approval process to deliver 5,000–10,000 small-scale infill homes (Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) and multiplexes) across 12–18 cities. The model uses standardized plan sets, reserved factory slots, and a simple loan/contribution mechanism to accelerate delivery, cut costs, and strengthen Canadian off-site manufacturing capacity.

    Resimate proposes a rules-based per-home contribution paid at permit (with adders for speed and affordability), plus a narrow installation backstop. The program would de-risk homeowner and lender participation, reduce execution risk for manufacturers, and accelerate conversion from permits to built units.

    Resimate supports establishing a federal forgivable loan program to help homeowners build accessory dwelling units. Loans would cover upfront costs such as site prep, permitting, and utility connections, with forgiveness tied to achieving affordability conditions (e.g., maintaining below-market rents for a set period). The program would expand housing supply while ensuring affordability for tenants.

    Resimate recommends creating a national catalogue of factory-ready ADU and multiplex designs tied to the Housing Design Catalogue. Cities adopting these plans would commit to 10-day plan checks and 15-day site permits, allowing rapid, repeatable approvals across jurisdictions.

    Official report

    • Eamonn Schwartz · Senior Policy Advisor, Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada (HICC)
    Lobbying for federal investment and formal partnership with Pivot to deliver 500 modular homes across six Atlantic communities by December 2026, under the Build Canada Homes program. This includes support for climate-aligned, community-led housing delivery that leverages Canadian prefab supply chains, strengthens local labour markets, and reduces per-unit costs through streamlined federal procurement and regional coordination. Read more

    Advocating for Pivot Housing Solutions to be designated as a regional delivery partner under Build Canada Homes, with a mandate to lead procurement and delivery of modular housing across Atlantic Canada using Canadian prefab suppliers and streamlined procurement models.

    Requesting federal support to partner with Indigenous organizations and rural communities to co-develop and deliver culturally informed modular housing, with Pivot responsible for design, coordination, and construction under Build Canada Homes.

    Seeking federal capacity-building funding to expand Pivot’s internal infrastructure for bilingual service delivery, procurement compliance, workforce management, and reporting systems—supporting the efficient and compliant rollout of Build Canada Homes projects.

    Official report

    • Eamonn Schwartz · Senior Policy Advisor, Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada (HICC)
    Federal policies that unlock public land for affordable housing by providing incentives for land trusts and private developers to acquire it at below-market rates, ensuring its dedicated use for affordable housing. Read more

    Pursue federal investment in Blue Door's enterprise training model to facilitate housing creation, skills development, and homelessness reduction.

    Official report

    • Eamonn Schwartz · Senior Policy Advisor, Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada (HICC)
    Obtain $6 million in federal funding for One Bowl’s Indigenous-led housing manufacturing facility to create 100+ jobs, deliver training, and supply modular homes for Build Canada Homes. Read more

    Prioritize One Bowl’s Indigenous-led “Tree to Home” timber-to-housing supply chain in federal procurement to support housing delivery and economic reconciliation.

    Official report

  • Jack.org
    • Thomas Law · Policy and Regional Affairs Advisor, Justice Canada (JC)
    • Michael Kurliak · Senior Policy Advisor, Justice Canada (JC)
    Engaging with Canada’s regional development agencies (e.g. ACOA, CanNor, PrairiesCan, FedNor, FedDev Ontario) to explore regionally tailored initiatives that strengthen the youth talent pipeline, support youth mental health and leadership, and contribute to the growth of local businesses by equipping young people with the skills, resilience, and capacity to participate in and lead regional economic development. Read more

    Advocating for the recapitalization of the Youth Employment and Skills Strategy (YESS) and allocation of $3 million over three years to Jack.org to fund 420 paid, peer-led youth mental health leadership positions—delivering mentorship, Jack Talks, and outreach that will reach 200,000 youth across Canada by 2028.

    Official report

  • Jack.org
    • Bryn Savage · Policy Advisor, Health Canada (HC)
    Requesting $500,000 over two years to formally integrate youth mental health leadership and lived experience into federal workforce, health, and education strategies, by funding partnerships with Jack.org to support youth co-design, policy consultation, and evaluation initiatives with departments like Health Canada, ESDC, and PHAC. Read more

    Seeking a federal investment of $2.5 million over three years through the Public Health Agency of Canada or the Youth Mental Health Fund to scale Jack.org’s Be There Certificate and edHub, reaching 75,000 youth by 2028 with evidence-informed mental health literacy tools in both digital and school-based formats.

    Official report

    • Fahim Khan · Senior Policy Advisor, Finance Canada (FIN)
    Seeking federal funding for the creation of a National Technical Assistance Program under Build Canada Homes, with our BuildingIN department engaged as an expert implementation partner to support municipalities in modeling infill capacity, aligning zoning, and developing market-aligned delivery plans, drawing on the firm’s existing municipal engagement experience and delivery methodologies. Read more

    Seeking federal endorsement and adoption of forecast-based municipal housing delivery plans as a condition of Build Canada Homes funding, using BuildingIN’s data-driven tools—including zoning overlays, uptake modeling, and servicing analysis—as a standardized methodology to ensure funding is tied to buildable, market-ready outcomes.

    Seeking federal funding and/or adoption of BuildingIN’s Low-Rise Infill Enablement Toolkit, developed through field-tested municipal partnerships, so that the Toolkit would serve as core delivery infrastructure for Build Canada Homes—standardizing zoning, mapping, and feasibility tools to accelerate modular infill housing delivery across Canadian municipalities.

    Seeking federal investment to fund the design and delivery of modular, small-scale infill housing demonstration projects, using BuildingIN’s prefabricated design prototypes and technical expertise to demonstrate cost-based, community-compatible housing delivery across at least 50 municipalities as part of Build Canada Homes.

    Official report

    • Eamonn Schwartz · Senior Policy Advisor, Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada (HICC)
    Seeking federal funding for the creation of a National Technical Assistance Program under Build Canada Homes, with our BuildingIN department engaged as an expert implementation partner to support municipalities in modeling infill capacity, aligning zoning, and developing market-aligned delivery plans, drawing on the firm’s existing municipal engagement experience and delivery methodologies. Read more

    Seeking federal funding and/or adoption of BuildingIN’s Low-Rise Infill Enablement Toolkit, developed through field-tested municipal partnerships, so that the Toolkit would serve as core delivery infrastructure for Build Canada Homes—standardizing zoning, mapping, and feasibility tools to accelerate modular infill housing delivery across Canadian municipalities.

    Seeking federal endorsement and adoption of forecast-based municipal housing delivery plans as a condition of Build Canada Homes funding, using BuildingIN’s data-driven tools—including zoning overlays, uptake modeling, and servicing analysis—as a standardized methodology to ensure funding is tied to buildable, market-ready outcomes.

    Seeking federal investment to fund the design and delivery of modular, small-scale infill housing demonstration projects, using BuildingIN’s prefabricated design prototypes and technical expertise to demonstrate cost-based, community-compatible housing delivery across at least 50 municipalities as part of Build Canada Homes.

    Official report

    • Madison Taipalus · Senior Policy Advisor, Canadian Heritage (PCH)
    Seeking federal investment of $1,000,000 in 2025–26 and $500,000 annually thereafter to support CPRA in designing and delivering a national Collective Impact model for the recreation and parks sector. The model would position CPRA as the backbone organization, coordinating multi-sectoral efforts to advance public health, equity, climate resilience, and national unity through inclusive, community-based recreation spaces and services. Read more

    Establish a $100 million annual Recreation Infrastructure Renewal Program to revitalize facilities and promote community development, equity, and climate resilience, with CPRA as a lead partner

    Positioning CPRA as a delivery partner in the Government of Canada's workforce strategy, with a focus on expanding access to youth employment through the Youth Employment and Skills Strategy (YESS). CPRA seeks federal investment to grow sector capacity, address labour shortages, and create meaningful youth employment opportunities that improve public health, promote inclusion, and reduce risk factors such as justice system involvement.

    Create a $2 million annual federal fund administered by CPRA to improve disaster readiness and economic resilience of recreation facilities in rural and remote areas.

    Official report

    • Fahim Khan · Senior Policy Advisor, Finance Canada (FIN)
    Positioning CPRA as a delivery partner in the Government of Canada's workforce strategy, with a focus on expanding access to youth employment through the Youth Employment and Skills Strategy (YESS). CPRA seeks federal investment to grow sector capacity, address labour shortages, and create meaningful youth employment opportunities that improve public health, promote inclusion, and reduce risk factors such as justice system involvement. Read more

    Seeking federal investment of $1,000,000 in 2025–26 and $500,000 annually thereafter to support CPRA in designing and delivering a national Collective Impact model for the recreation and parks sector. The model would position CPRA as the backbone organization, coordinating multi-sectoral efforts to advance public health, equity, climate resilience, and national unity through inclusive, community-based recreation spaces and services.

    Create a $2 million annual federal fund administered by CPRA to improve disaster readiness and economic resilience of recreation facilities in rural and remote areas.

    Establish a $100 million annual Recreation Infrastructure Renewal Program to revitalize facilities and promote community development, equity, and climate resilience, with CPRA as a lead partner

    Official report

    • Liam Olsen · Policy Advisor, Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada (CIRNAC)
    Create a $2 million annual federal fund administered by CPRA to improve disaster readiness and economic resilience of recreation facilities in rural and remote areas. Read more

    Seeking federal investment of $1,000,000 in 2025–26 and $500,000 annually thereafter to support CPRA in designing and delivering a national Collective Impact model for the recreation and parks sector. The model would position CPRA as the backbone organization, coordinating multi-sectoral efforts to advance public health, equity, climate resilience, and national unity through inclusive, community-based recreation spaces and services.

    Establish a $100 million annual Recreation Infrastructure Renewal Program to revitalize facilities and promote community development, equity, and climate resilience, with CPRA as a lead partner

    Official report

    • Seth Pickard-Tattrie · Chief of Staff, Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada (CIRNAC)
    Establish a technical table between the Government of Canada and the Wabigoon Lake Ojibway Nation to work towards a treaty table to resolve longstanding jurisdictional ambiguity affecting the Nation’s ability to fully engage in planning for the Deep Geological Repository (DGR). Read more

    Official report

  • Jack.org
    • Mackenzy Metcalfe · Policy Advisor, Finance Canada (FIN)
    Advocating for the recapitalization of the Youth Employment and Skills Strategy (YESS) and allocation of $3 million over three years to Jack.org to fund 420 paid, peer-led youth mental health leadership positions—delivering mentorship, Jack Talks, and outreach that will reach 200,000 youth across Canada by 2028. Read more

    Requesting $500,000 over two years to formally integrate youth mental health leadership and lived experience into federal workforce, health, and education strategies, by funding partnerships with Jack.org to support youth co-design, policy consultation, and evaluation initiatives with departments like Health Canada, ESDC, and PHAC.

    Seeking a federal investment of $2.5 million over three years through the Public Health Agency of Canada or the Youth Mental Health Fund to scale Jack.org’s Be There Certificate and edHub, reaching 75,000 youth by 2028 with evidence-informed mental health literacy tools in both digital and school-based formats.

    Official report

    • Miles Wu · Senior Policy Advisor, Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
    Position LEC as a lead delivery partner in the National Workforce Strategy to develop Skilled Trades Talent Hubs serving racialized, newcomer, youth, and women-led communities Read more

    Official report

    • Marie-Christine Demers · Senior Policy Advisor, Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
    Engaging with Indigenous Services Canada, Natural Resources Canada, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED), and FedNor to explore federal support for Wabigoon to lead the modernization and expansion of on-reserve and regional infrastructure, specifically focused on energy systems and digital connectivity, to advance community well-being, regional economic development, and Indigenous-led infrastructure delivery. Read more

    Develop a joint Wabigoon Lake Ojibway Nation–federal infrastructure strategy to support the Nation’s role as host of the DGR, including investment in housing, roads, utilities, broadband, and emergency services.

    Establish a technical table between the Government of Canada and the Wabigoon Lake Ojibway Nation to work towards a treaty table to resolve longstanding jurisdictional ambiguity affecting the Nation’s ability to fully engage in planning for the Deep Geological Repository (DGR).

    Official report

    • Keagan McNeil · Senior Operations and Communications Advisor, Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
    Advocating for Pivot Housing Solutions to be designated as a regional delivery partner under Build Canada Homes, with a mandate to lead procurement and delivery of modular housing across Atlantic Canada using Canadian prefab suppliers and streamlined procurement models. Read more

    Lobbying for federal investment and formal partnership with Pivot to deliver 500 modular homes across six Atlantic communities by December 2026, under the Build Canada Homes program. This includes support for climate-aligned, community-led housing delivery that leverages Canadian prefab supply chains, strengthens local labour markets, and reduces per-unit costs through streamlined federal procurement and regional coordination.

    Requesting federal support to partner with Indigenous organizations and rural communities to co-develop and deliver culturally informed modular housing, with Pivot responsible for design, coordination, and construction under Build Canada Homes.

    Seeking federal capacity-building funding to expand Pivot’s internal infrastructure for bilingual service delivery, procurement compliance, workforce management, and reporting systems—supporting the efficient and compliant rollout of Build Canada Homes projects.

    Official report

    • Yasmin Atassi · Senior Policy Advisor, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
    Advocating for Pivot Housing Solutions to be designated as a regional delivery partner under Build Canada Homes, with a mandate to lead procurement and delivery of modular housing across Atlantic Canada using Canadian prefab suppliers and streamlined procurement models. Read more

    Requesting federal support to partner with Indigenous organizations and rural communities to co-develop and deliver culturally informed modular housing, with Pivot responsible for design, coordination, and construction under Build Canada Homes.

    Seeking federal capacity-building funding to expand Pivot’s internal infrastructure for bilingual service delivery, procurement compliance, workforce management, and reporting systems—supporting the efficient and compliant rollout of Build Canada Homes 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.