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Consultant lobbyist

Richard Maksymetz

Barrack Hill Public Affairs Inc.

Former public offices

  • Chief of Staff, Office of the Minister, Finance Canada (2015–2018)
  • Special Assistant, Office of the Leader of the Official Opposition, House of Commons (2007–2010)
  • Special Assistant, Office of the Member of Parliament for Desnethé—Missinippi—Churchill River, House of Commons (2007–2007)
  • Special Assistant, Office of the Minister, Transport Canada (2004–2006)
  • Summer Student, Office of the Minister, Veterans Affairs Canada (2002–2002)
Meetings this Parliament
295
Since Nov 2021
466
Active registrations
58

Current clients

Earlier, since November 2021

Reported meetings

    • David McFarlane · Director of Policy, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
    Communicating with government officials about potential collaboration between (i) the company, (ii) the federal government and (iii) Indigenous communities (including the Pasqua First Nation) and corporations (including Apeiron Resources Ltd.) on clean technology manufacturing, such as Zero Voltage Switching ("ZVS") grid-tied power inverters. The goal of these communications is to secure agreements, contracts and/or memoranda of understanding. Read more

    Communicating with government officials about government funding for clean technology manufacturing initiatives, including via (i) the Strategic Response Fund ("SRF"), formerly known as the Strategic Innovation Fund ("SIF"), and (ii) the Clean Technology Manufacturing ("CTM") Investment Tax Credit.

    Communicating with government officials, in general, about clean technology manufacturing, including as it relates to high-efficiency power conversion systems for AI data centres, energy storage, remote microgrids and critical infrastructure.

    Official report

    • David McFarlane · Director of Policy, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
    Communicating with government officials about obtaining additional government funding for climate hard tech solutions.

    Official report

  • NextStar Energy Inc.
    • David McFarlane · Director of Policy, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
    Communicating with government officials about battery manufacturing, energy storage, and industrial investment policy.

    Official report

    • Pavan Sapra · Director of Policy and Operations, Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC)
    • Laurent Blanchard · Policy Advisor, Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC)
    Communicating with government officials about investments in the company's Unmanned Aerial Vehicles ("UAVs") and drone technologies, which could be used by federal departments or agencies to support real-time surveillance, monitoring and other operational needs. The goal of these communications is to secure a contract with the federal government. Read more

    Official report

    • Sarah Jackson · Chief of Staff, Transport Canada (TC)
    Communicating with government officials about potential government funding for the development of the Qikiqtarjuaq Deep Sea Port in Nunavut.

    Official report

    • Grace Pyne · Regional Advisor, Prairies Economic Development Canada (PrairiesCan)
    Communicating with government officials about government funding for clean technology manufacturing initiatives, including via (i) the Strategic Response Fund ("SRF"), formerly known as the Strategic Innovation Fund ("SIF"), and (ii) the Clean Technology Manufacturing ("CTM") Investment Tax Credit. Read more

    Communicating with government officials, in general, about clean technology manufacturing, including as it relates to high-efficiency power conversion systems for AI data centres, energy storage, remote microgrids and critical infrastructure.

    Communicating with government officials about potential collaboration between (i) the company, (ii) the federal government and (iii) Indigenous communities (including the Pasqua First Nation) and corporations (including Apeiron Resources Ltd.) on clean technology manufacturing, such as Zero Voltage Switching ("ZVS") grid-tied power inverters. The goal of these communications is to secure agreements, contracts and/or memoranda of understanding.

    Official report

    • Grace Pyne · Regional Advisor, Prairies Economic Development Canada (PrairiesCan)
    Communicating with government officials regarding regulatory requirements for the domestic manufacturing and market entry of generic semaglutide in Canada.

    Official report

    • Jean-Philippe Arseneau · Chief of Staff, Finance Canada (FIN)
    • Cheryl Cardinal · Director, Strategic Initiatives and Indigenous Equity, Finance Canada (FIN)
    Communicating with government officials about greater cooperation between government and Indigenous business ventures. The goal of these communications is to raise awareness of Indigenous business ventures, including of Des Nedhe Development LP. Read more

    Official report

    • Owen Crawford-Lem · Policy Advisor, Transport Canada (TC)
    Communicating with government officials about the Ports of Sault Ste Marie, Hamilton and Oshawa, more specifically federal government support for the development and expansion of the Ports and for the development and expansion of a regional trade corridor. Read more

    Official report

    • Owen Crawford-Lem · Policy Advisor, Transport Canada (TC)
    Communicating with government officials about the Port of Sault Ste. Marie, more specifically federal government support for the development and expansion of the Port and for the development and expansion of a regional trade corridor. Read more

    Official report

    • Owen Crawford-Lem · Policy Advisor, Transport Canada (TC)
    Communicating with government officials about potential government funding for the development of the Qikiqtarjuaq Deep Sea Port in Nunavut.

    Official report

    • Quinn Rinke · Regional Advisor, West and North, National Defence (DND)
    Communicating with government officials about government funding for clean technology manufacturing initiatives, including via (i) the Strategic Response Fund ("SRF"), formerly known as the Strategic Innovation Fund ("SIF"), and (ii) the Clean Technology Manufacturing ("CTM") Investment Tax Credit. Read more

    Communicating with government officials about potential collaboration between (i) the company, (ii) the federal government and (iii) Indigenous communities (including the Pasqua First Nation) and corporations (including Apeiron Resources Ltd.) on clean technology manufacturing, such as Zero Voltage Switching ("ZVS") grid-tied power inverters. The goal of these communications is to secure agreements, contracts and/or memoranda of understanding.

    Communicating with government officials, in general, about clean technology manufacturing, including as it relates to high-efficiency power conversion systems for AI data centres, energy storage, remote microgrids and critical infrastructure.

    Official report

    • Kendall Hembroff · Associate Assistant Deputy Minister, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
    Communicating with government officials about obtaining additional government funding for climate hard tech solutions.

    Official report

    • Laura Seeley · Senior Advisor, Territories, Prime Minister's Office (PMO)
    Communicating with government officials about potential government funding for the development of the Qikiqtarjuaq Deep Sea Port in Nunavut.

    Official report

    • Jeffery Hutchinson · Associate Deputy Minister, Emergency Management, Public Safety Canada (PS)
    Communicating with government officials about potential investments in (and contracts for) geospatial intelligence systems, artificial intelligence ("AI") systems and satellite systems, including for uses related to climate change, infrastructure, security and emergency management. Read more

    Communicating with government officials about potential government funding or financial benefits for geospatial intelligence systems, artificial intelligence ("AI") systems and satellite systems.

    Official report

    • Jean-Philippe Arseneau · Chief of Staff, Finance Canada (FIN)
    • Varun Srivatsan · Director of Policy, Finance Canada (FIN)
    Communicating with government officials about taxation policy, including the Global Minimum Tax, more specifically about the impact of taxation policy on the international competitiveness of Canadian firms. Read more

    Official report

    • Owen Crawford-Lem · Policy Advisor, Transport Canada (TC)
    Communicating with government officials about potential government funding for the development of the Qikiqtarjuaq Deep Sea Port in Nunavut.

    Official report

    • Frank Des Rosiers · Assistant Deputy Minister, Energy Technology Sector, Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
    Communicating with government officials about obtaining additional government funding for climate hard tech solutions.

    Official report

    • Morgan Breitkreutz · Senior Special Advisor, Prime Minister's Office (PMO)
    Communicating with government officials, on behalf of Agilitas Advisory Corp., about additional government funding to advance the proposed Frog Lake Blue Ammonia Plant and associated clean energy and industrial infrastructure initiatives. Read more

    Official report

    • Morgan Breitkreutz · Senior Special Advisor, Prime Minister's Office (PMO)
    Communicating with government officials about investment tax credits for carbon capture, utilisation and storage ("CCUS") initiatives. Read more

    Communicating with government officials about potential collaboration between the company and the government on reductions in greenhouse gas emissions ("GHGs").

    Communicating with government officials about potential government funding for environmental initiatives, including funding through the Clean Fuels Fund and the Strategic Innovation Fund.

    Official report

    • Morgan Breitkreutz · Senior Special Advisor, Prime Minister's Office (PMO)
    Communicating with government officials about financial support from the Government of Canada for the Village at ICE District, a medium-density, multi-phase housing development in Downtown Edmonton. Read more

    Official report

  • NextStar Energy Inc.
    • Charles Vincent · Senior Assistant Deputy Minister, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
    Communicating with government officials about battery manufacturing, energy storage, and industrial investment policy.

    Official report

  • NextStar Energy Inc.
    • Cheryl Cardinal · Director, Strategic Initiatives and Indigenous Equity, Finance Canada (FIN)
    Communicating with government officials about battery manufacturing, energy storage, and industrial investment policy.

    Official report

    • Neil MacIsaac · Chief of Staff, Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO)
    Communicating with government officials about potential government funding for the development of the Qikiqtarjuaq Deep Sea Port in Nunavut.

    Official report

    • Miled Hill · Senior Policy Advisor, Prime Minister's Office (PMO)
    Communicating with government officials about the Port of Sault Ste. Marie, more specifically federal government support for the development and expansion of the Port and for the development and expansion of a regional trade corridor. 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.