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Aaron O'Quinn's lobbying: the clients they represent and every meeting they've reported since November 2021.

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Consultant lobbyist

Aaron O'Quinn

Blackbird Strategies, Ltd.

Meetings this Parliament
18
Since Nov 2021
37
Active registrations
0

Reported meetings

    • Ruby Sahota · Member of Parliament, Secretary of State (Combatting Crime)

    S-228

    Supporting the SCFRJ in securing adequate, long-term funding that maintains and grows the organization’s healing support programming as well as the organization’s existing and planned public awareness activities. Read more

    Advocating for the passage of Bill S-228, An Act to amend the Criminal Code (sterilization procedures).

    Official report

  • Wee Wild Ones
    Wee Wild Ones is pursuing a government relations strategy for funding opportunities related to childcare, and input into the $10-a-day Canada-wide Early Learning and Child Care system. Read more

    Official report

  • Wee Wild Ones
    Wee Wild Ones is pursuing a government relations strategy for funding opportunities related to childcare, and input into the $10-a-day Canada-wide Early Learning and Child Care system. Read more

    Official report

  • Wee Wild Ones
    Wee Wild Ones is pursuing a government relations strategy for funding opportunities related to childcare, and input into the $10-a-day Canada-wide Early Learning and Child Care system. Read more

    Official report

    • Sean Phelan · Senior Policy Advisor, House of Commons
    We are meeting with public office holders to discuss programs and policies to improve economic conditions in the North, including Nutrition North Canada which is a retail subsidy that is fully passed on to consumers to make nutritious food and some essential items more affordable and accessible. Read more

    We will be speaking and meeting with designated public office holders about a matter that relates to the cancellation of the carbon charge. This decision did not include a mechanism for Canada to refund businesses and communities for carbon charges paid on fuel purchased before the repeal but sold after April 1, 2025, an issue of importance specifically in Northern and Indigenous communities.

    Official report

  • The North West Company
    • Scott Tannas · Senator, Senate of Canada
    We are meeting with public office holders to discuss programs and policies to improve economic conditions in the North, including Nutrition North Canada which is a retail subsidy that is fully passed on to consumers to make nutritious food and some essential items more affordable and accessible. Read more

    Official report

    • Lisa Westaway · Regional Executive, Indigenous Services Canada (ISC)
    • Luke Carter · Executive Director, Health Canada (HC)
    Speaking to and meeting with Members of Parliament, Senators, officials and senior staff to discuss First Nation Insurance Health Benefit (FNIHB)'s reduction in medical travel coverage and request funding to enhance emergency services, including fire trucks, ambulances, safety equipment, and storage facilities. Read more

    Official report

  • Speaking to and meeting with Members of Parliament, Senators, officials and senior staff to discuss and request funding for water and wastewater systems, municipal services, and housing projects. Read more

    Speaking to and meeting with Members of Parliament, Senators, officials and senior staff to discuss First Nation Insurance Health Benefit (FNIHB)'s reduction in medical travel coverage and request funding to enhance emergency services, including fire trucks, ambulances, safety equipment, and storage facilities.

    Speaking to and meeting with Members of Parliament, Senators, officials and senior staff to discuss mining, forestry, and natural resource opportunities within treaty and reserve lands and ensuring that IFNA leadership retains oversight of all natural resource developments.

    Official report

  • Speaking to and meeting with Members of Parliament, Senators, officials and senior staff to discuss and request funding for water and wastewater systems, municipal services, and housing projects. Read more

    Speaking to and meeting with Members of Parliament, Senators, officials and senior staff to discuss First Nation Insurance Health Benefit (FNIHB)'s reduction in medical travel coverage and request funding to enhance emergency services, including fire trucks, ambulances, safety equipment, and storage facilities.

    Speaking to and meeting with Members of Parliament, Senators, officials and senior staff to discuss mining, forestry, and natural resource opportunities within treaty and reserve lands and ensuring that IFNA leadership retains oversight of all natural resource developments.

    Official report

    • Cheri Reddin · Director General, Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada (HICC)
    Speaking to and meeting with Members of Parliament, Senators, officials and senior staff to discuss and request funding for water and wastewater systems, municipal services, and housing projects. Read more

    Official report

    • Ryan Spero · Regional Advisor, Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada (HICC)
    Speaking to and meeting with Members of Parliament, Senators, officials and senior staff to discuss and request funding for water and wastewater systems, municipal services, and housing projects. Read more

    Official report

    • Valerie Flynn · Director of Operations, Indigenous Services Canada (ISC)
    • Nelson Barbosa · Director General, Indigenous Services Canada (ISC)
    • Rory O'Connor · Director General, Indigenous Services Canada (ISC)
    • Michael O'Byrne · Regional Director General, Indigenous Services Canada (ISC)
    Speaking to and meeting with Members of Parliament, Senators, officials and senior staff to discuss and request funding for water and wastewater systems, municipal services, and housing projects. Read more

    Official report

    • Jennifer McKelvie · Parliamentary Secretary, Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada (HICC)
    Speaking to and meeting with Members of Parliament, Senators, officials and senior staff to discuss and request funding for water and wastewater systems, municipal services, and housing projects. Read more

    Official report

    • Waleed Saleem · Ontario Regional Advisor, Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada (CIRNAC)
    Speaking to and meeting with Members of Parliament, Senators, officials and senior staff to discuss mining, forestry, and natural resource opportunities within treaty and reserve lands and ensuring that IFNA leadership retains oversight of all natural resource developments. Read more

    Official report

    • Paula Hadden-Jokiel · Assistant Deputy Minister, Indigenous Services Canada (ISC)
    • Valerie Flynn · Director of Operations, Indigenous Services Canada (ISC)
    • Nelson Barbosa · Director General, Indigenous Services Canada (ISC)
    • Rory O'Connor · Director General, Indigenous Services Canada (ISC)
    and 1 more
    • Michael O'Byrne · Regional Director General, Indigenous Services Canada (ISC)
    Speaking to and meeting with Members of Parliament, Senators, officials and senior staff to discuss First Nation Insurance Health Benefit (FNIHB)'s reduction in medical travel coverage and request funding to enhance emergency services, including fire trucks, ambulances, safety equipment, and storage facilities. Read more

    Speaking to and meeting with Members of Parliament, Senators, officials and senior staff to discuss mining, forestry, and natural resource opportunities within treaty and reserve lands and ensuring that IFNA leadership retains oversight of all natural resource developments.

    Speaking to and meeting with Members of Parliament, Senators, officials and senior staff to discuss and request funding for water and wastewater systems, municipal services, and housing projects.

    Official report

    • Maggie Chi · Parliamentary Secretary, Health Canada (HC)
    Speaking to and meeting with Members of Parliament, Senators, officials and senior staff to discuss First Nation Insurance Health Benefit (FNIHB)'s reduction in medical travel coverage and request funding to enhance emergency services, including fire trucks, ambulances, safety equipment, and storage facilities. Read more

    Official report

    • Ginette Lavack · Parliamentary Secretary, Indigenous Services Canada (ISC)
    Speaking to and meeting with Members of Parliament, Senators, officials and senior staff to discuss First Nation Insurance Health Benefit (FNIHB)'s reduction in medical travel coverage and request funding to enhance emergency services, including fire trucks, ambulances, safety equipment, and storage facilities. Read more

    Speaking to and meeting with Members of Parliament, Senators, officials and senior staff to discuss and request funding for water and wastewater systems, municipal services, and housing projects.

    Official report

  • Speaking to and meeting with Members of Parliament, Senators, officials and senior staff to discuss First Nation Insurance Health Benefit (FNIHB)'s reduction in medical travel coverage and request funding to enhance emergency services, including fire trucks, ambulances, safety equipment, and storage facilities. Read more

    Speaking to and meeting with Members of Parliament, Senators, officials and senior staff to discuss and request funding for water and wastewater systems, municipal services, and housing projects.

    Official report

  • Kluane First Nation
    • Andrew Brown · Assistant Deputy Minister, Canadian Heritage (PCH)
    • Paul Pelletier · Director General, Canadian Heritage (PCH)
    • Amanda Shannon · Director, Canadian Heritage (PCH)
    Speaking with public office holders about issues within the Self-Governing Agreement, such as land matters. KFN is also speaking with officials to discuss the preservation of their traditional language, environment and community safety. Read more

    Official report

    • Erin Lynch · Assistant Deputy Minister, Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada (HICC)
    Meeting with elected officials and designated public office holders to discuss the ongoing priorities of Champagne and Aishihik First Nations - including financial contributions from departments to be determined - such as, languages, infrastructure, and workforce training. Read more

    Official report

  • Meeting with elected officials and designated public office holders to discuss the ongoing priorities of Champagne and Aishihik First Nations - including financial contributions from departments to be determined - such as, languages, infrastructure, and workforce training. Read more

    Official report

  • Meeting with elected officials and designated public office holders to discuss the ongoing priorities of Champagne and Aishihik First Nations - including financial contributions from departments to be determined - such as, languages, infrastructure, and workforce training. Read more

    Official report

  • Kluane First Nation
    • Pat Duncan · Senator, Senate of Canada
    Speaking with public office holders about issues within the Self-Governing Agreement, such as land matters. KFN is also speaking with officials to discuss the preservation of their traditional language, environment and community safety. Read more

    KFN is speaking to, and meeting with, elected officials and other public office holders to discuss funding for housing and infrastructure needs.

    Official report

  • Meeting with elected officials and designated public office holders to discuss the ongoing priorities of Champagne and Aishihik First Nations - including financial contributions from departments to be determined - such as, languages, infrastructure, and workforce training. Read more

    Official report

    • Pat Duncan · Senator, Senate of Canada
    Meeting with elected officials and designated public office holders to discuss the ongoing priorities of Champagne and Aishihik First Nations - including financial contributions from departments to be determined - such as, languages, infrastructure, and workforce training. 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.