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

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Consultant lobbyist

Darren Steinley

Meetings this Parliament
24
Since Nov 2021
37
Active registrations
1

Reported meetings

    • Tim Hodgson · Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
    • Veronica Foreman · Communications Advisor, Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
    Port Infrastructure and the need to improve capacity and efficiency at ports to help move agricultural products to international markets. Read more

    Critical Minerals - The importance to rural economic development, future energy needs, the economy and agricultural producers in Saskatchewan as well the importance to the Canadian economy and to global food security.

    Energy- policies and programs are needed for renewable energy infrastructure’s end-of-life management and recycling.

    Energy – Nuclear energy regulatory process needs to be streamlined and efficient to have a faster stable supply of Canadian-made clean energy.

    Trade Agreements: Internal and international trade agreements are vital to global food security and the Canadian economy. Trading market stability needs to be forefront for the long term sustainability for agricultural producers.

    Transportation policy and regulation with regard to agricultural commodities and agri-value business products.

    Energy Infrastructure: Energy corridors are needed to accommodate pipelines, transmission lines and rail/port connections.

    Official report

  • and 5 more
    RCMP: more presence in rural Saskatchewan. Preventing rural crime. Read more

    Energy Infrastructure - Pipelines needed across this entire country to help alleviate transport of energy products off of road infrastructure and railways.

    Agriculture-advocating on policies with regards to research and technology that drives innovation, maximizing productivity, and/or ensuring the sustainability of food systems.

    Trade and tariffs: With regards to the impact that tariffs are having on Saskatchewan agricultural producers and the importance of trade markets for the agriculture industry and rural Saskatchewan with emphasis on canola, wheat, durum, lentils, peas, beef and potash.

    RCMP costs - rising policing costs, rural crime and the number of calls contributes to increased financial burdens for rural municipalities and RCMP staffing needs.

    Control of Richardson Ground Squirrels with regard to research and control methods, including the use of Strychnine

    Official report

  • Agriculture-advocating on policies with regards to research and technology that drives innovation, maximizing productivity, and/or ensuring the sustainability of food systems. Read more

    Official report

  • S-238

    Trade Agreements: Canada European Union Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement, (CETA) and Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement (CUSMA), our request is to better international trade for agriculture producers. Read more

    AgriStability - ensuring that it serves the needs of agricultural producers and offering suggestion for improvements to this program.

    Bill S-238: An Act to enact the Climate-Aligned Finance Act and to make related amendments to other Acts – climate-aligned financial reporting will be a cost burden for agricultural producers, local municipal governments and small businesses in rural Saskatchewan.

    Trade and tariffs: With regards to the impact that tariffs are having on Saskatchewan agricultural producers and the importance of trade markets for the agriculture industry and rural Saskatchewan with emphasis on canola, wheat, durum, lentils, peas, beef and potash.

    Agriculture-advocating on policies with regards to research and technology that drives innovation, maximizing productivity, and/or ensuring the sustainability of food systems.

    Control of Richardson Ground Squirrels with regard to research and control methods, including the use of Strychnine

    Official report

    • Arran McPherson · Assistant deputy Minister, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
    Agriculture-advocating on policies with regards to research and technology that drives innovation, maximizing productivity, and/or ensuring the sustainability of food systems. Read more

    Official report

  • Agriculture-advocating on policies with regards to research and technology that drives innovation, maximizing productivity, and/or ensuring the sustainability of food systems. Read more

    Pesticide regulations: strongly support maintaining a science based and evidence based approach to pesticide management. The regulation of pesticides needs to consider the importance of food security.

    Control of Richardson Ground Squirrels with regard to research and control methods, including the use of Strychnine

    Trade Agreements: Canada European Union Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement, (CETA) and Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement (CUSMA), our request is to better international trade for agriculture producers.

    Irrigation infrastructure for agriculture in Saskatchewan. Need a joint infrastructure agreement with Saskatchewan.

    Official report

  • Agriculture: Business Risk Management Program suite under the Canadian Agricultural Partnership. In particular requesting changes that will enhance support for producers when and where they need it most. Read more

    Agriculture-advocating on policies with regards to research and technology that drives innovation, maximizing productivity, and/or ensuring the sustainability of food systems.

    Irrigation infrastructure for agriculture in Saskatchewan. Need a joint infrastructure agreement with Saskatchewan.

    AgriStability - ensuring that it serves the needs of agricultural producers and offering suggestion for improvements to this program.

    Official report

  • Agriculture-advocating on policies with regards to research and technology that drives innovation, maximizing productivity, and/or ensuring the sustainability of food systems. Read more

    Pesticide regulations: strongly support maintaining a science based and evidence based approach to pesticide management. The regulation of pesticides needs to consider the importance of food security.

    Irrigation infrastructure for agriculture in Saskatchewan. Need a joint infrastructure agreement with Saskatchewan.

    Official report

  • Agriculture-advocating on policies with regards to research and technology that drives innovation, maximizing productivity, and/or ensuring the sustainability of food systems. Read more

    Irrigation infrastructure for agriculture in Saskatchewan. Need a joint infrastructure agreement with Saskatchewan.

    Official report

  • Irrigation infrastructure for agriculture in Saskatchewan. Need a joint infrastructure agreement with Saskatchewan. Read more

    Agriculture-advocating on policies with regards to research and technology that drives innovation, maximizing productivity, and/or ensuring the sustainability of food systems.

    Official report

  • RCMP: more presence in rural Saskatchewan. Preventing rural crime. Read more

    Enhancements to the Criminal Code in which decisions are made regarding bail: review penalties for repeat offenders.

    Rural Crime: ensuring rural Saskatchewan is represented in discussions on public safety.

    Official report

    • Valerie Gideon · Deputy Minister, Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada (CIRNAC)
    • Stefan Matiation · Director General, Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada (CIRNAC)
    • Mia Nadjiwon · Chief of Staff, Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada (CIRNAC)
    The Rural Municipal (RM) Tax Loss Compensation Fund and the Rural Municipal Specific Claims Tax Loss Compensation Fund, which are tied to the Saskatchewan Treaty Land Entitlement Framework Agreement, continue to decrease in funds and is unsustainable without municipalities absorbing significant reduction in monies from the Funds. The Agreement need to be reviewed. Read more

    Official report

    • Evan Brick · Senior Communications Advisor and Issues Manager, Prairies Economic Development Canada (PrairiesCan)
    • Simi Tiwana · Executive Assistant, Prairies Economic Development Canada (PrairiesCan)
    Emergency Management - concerns that rural municipalities have with respect to obtaining operational and capital funding for training, equipment and infrastructure for rural Saskatchewan emergency responders. Read more

    Energy- Reliable source options and the importance of affordable access for rural Saskatchewan and the need for providing incentives for agricultural operations to adopt emission-reducing practices.

    Broadband and cellular coverage - Requesting government investment to enhance services in rural Saskatchewan.

    Broadband - SARM's key focus is to assist with addressing long-standing issues affecting broadband connectivity; and, advise and direct actions leading to a shared strategy, investment, and vision.

    Telecommunications: Radio license fees and renewals for public safety responders- discuss the importance for radio license fees and renewals to be at reasonable rates for volunteer emergency responders.

    Irrigation infrastructure for agriculture in Saskatchewan. Need a joint infrastructure agreement with Saskatchewan.

    Infrastructure: The importance of dedicated funding for rural municipal infrastructure projects to Canada's economy.

    RCMP: more presence in rural Saskatchewan. Preventing rural crime.

    Rural Economic Development - SARM seeks to find ways to expand the rural workforce, explore ideas that foster innovation, be a catalyst for economic investments and provide rural municipalities with the much-needed tools to ensure that Saskatchewan can continue to support Canada's economic growth and development.

    Energy Infrastructure - Pipelines needed across this entire country to help alleviate transport of energy products off of road infrastructure and railways.

    Enhancements to the Criminal Code in which decisions are made regarding bail: review penalties for repeat offenders.

    Official report

    • Jodie Boudreau · Deputy Commissioner, Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP)
    • Kyle Peterson · Chief Human Resources Officer, Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP)
    Firearms: Participating in consultations on reducing rural crime and policy consultations to acts, regulations and programs relative to the possession, acquisition of firearms and disposal of firearms. Read more

    RCMP costs - rising policing costs, rural crime and the number of calls contributes to increased financial burdens for rural municipalities and RCMP staffing needs.

    RCMP: more presence in rural Saskatchewan. Preventing rural crime.

    Enhancements to the Criminal Code in which decisions are made regarding bail: review penalties for repeat offenders.

    Official report

    • Ruby Sahota · Secretary of State (Combatting Crime)
    • Cole Walsh · Senior Special Assistant, Public Safety Canada (PS)
    RCMP: more presence in rural Saskatchewan. Preventing rural crime. Read more

    Firearms: Participating in consultations on reducing rural crime and policy consultations to acts, regulations and programs relative to the possession, acquisition of firearms and disposal of firearms.

    Enhancements to the Criminal Code in which decisions are made regarding bail: review penalties for repeat offenders.

    RCMP costs - rising policing costs, rural crime and the number of calls contributes to increased financial burdens for rural municipalities and RCMP staffing needs.

    Rural Crime: ensuring rural Saskatchewan is represented in discussions on public safety.

    Official report

  • Energy- Reliable source options and the importance of affordable access for rural Saskatchewan and the need for providing incentives for agricultural operations to adopt emission-reducing practices. Read more

    Trade and tariffs: With regards to the impact that tariffs are having on Saskatchewan agricultural producers and the importance of trade markets for the agriculture industry and rural Saskatchewan with emphasis on canola, wheat, durum, lentils, peas, beef and potash.

    Control of Richardson Ground Squirrels with regard to research and control methods, including the use of Strychnine

    Official report

    • Claudia Gallant · Stakeholder Relations Advisor, House of Commons
    • Jared Borgersen · Policy Advisor, House of Commons
    • Luhan Yao · Policy Advisor, House of Commons
    Energy- Reliable source options and the importance of affordable access for rural Saskatchewan and the need for providing incentives for agricultural operations to adopt emission-reducing practices. Read more

    Enhancements to the Criminal Code in which decisions are made regarding bail: review penalties for repeat offenders.

    Agriculture: Business Risk Management Program suite under the Canadian Agricultural Partnership. In particular requesting changes that will enhance support for producers when and where they need it most.

    Energy Infrastructure - Pipelines needed across this entire country to help alleviate transport of energy products off of road infrastructure and railways.

    Railway/supply chain concerns especially around being able to move the crop from harvest to ports. Declare railways an essential service.

    Critical Minerals - The importance to rural economic development, future energy needs, the economy and agricultural producers in Saskatchewan as well the importance to the Canadian economy and to global food security.

    Trade and tariffs: With regards to the impact that tariffs are having on Saskatchewan agricultural producers and the importance of trade markets for the agriculture industry and rural Saskatchewan with emphasis on canola, wheat, durum, lentils, peas, beef and potash.

    Irrigation infrastructure for agriculture in Saskatchewan. Need a joint infrastructure agreement with Saskatchewan.

    Official report

    • Lawrence Hanson · Deputy Minister, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
    • Donald Boucher · Director General, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
    • Karla House · Senior Advisor, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
    • Shannon Nix · Assistant deputy Minister, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
    AgriStability - ensuring that it serves the needs of agricultural producers and offering suggestion for improvements to this program. Read more

    Agriculture: Business Risk Management Program suite under the Canadian Agricultural Partnership. In particular requesting changes that will enhance support for producers when and where they need it most.

    Railway/supply chain concerns especially around being able to move the crop from harvest to ports. Declare railways an essential service.

    Trade and tariffs: With regards to the impact that tariffs are having on Saskatchewan agricultural producers and the importance of trade markets for the agriculture industry and rural Saskatchewan with emphasis on canola, wheat, durum, lentils, peas, beef and potash.

    Control of Richardson Ground Squirrels with regard to research and control methods, including the use of Strychnine

    Drought - Business risk management programs will have to be enhanced to address the increased drought conditions and occurrences.

    Official report

    • Mollie Johnson · Deputy Minister, Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)
    • Judy Meltzer · Associate Assistant Deputy Minister, Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)
    • Shawn McCallum · Chief of staff, Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)
    Carbon Offset Credits - SARM advocates for recognition of Saskatchewan agricultural practices that are ,and have been for years, reducing carbon emissions. Read more

    Infrastructure: The importance of dedicated funding for rural municipal infrastructure projects to Canada's economy.

    Energy- Reliable source options and the importance of affordable access for rural Saskatchewan and the need for providing incentives for agricultural operations to adopt emission-reducing practices.

    Critical Minerals - The importance to rural economic development, future energy needs, the economy and agricultural producers in Saskatchewan as well the importance to the Canadian economy and to global food security.

    Emission reductions - Focus on the agricultural practices in Saskatchewan that are contributing to carbon emission reductions while improving the competitiveness and profit of producers.

    Official report

    • Chris Forbes · Deputy Minister, Finance Canada (FIN)
    • Paul Huynh · Senior Economist, Finance Canada (FIN)
    • Michele Legault · Director, Finance Canada (FIN)
    Trade and tariffs: With regards to the impact that tariffs are having on Saskatchewan agricultural producers and the importance of trade markets for the agriculture industry and rural Saskatchewan with emphasis on canola, wheat, durum, lentils, peas, beef and potash. Read more

    Irrigation infrastructure for agriculture in Saskatchewan. Need a joint infrastructure agreement with Saskatchewan.

    Official report

    • Adam Chambers · Member of Parliament
    • Roman Chelyuk · Legislative Assistant, House of Commons
    Trade and tariffs: With regards to the impact that tariffs are having on Saskatchewan agricultural producers and the importance of trade markets for the agriculture industry and rural Saskatchewan with emphasis on canola, wheat, durum, lentils, peas, beef and potash. Read more

    Infrastructure Funding: Ensure that eligibility criteria and thresholds enable rural municipalities to access infrastructure funding, while also maintaining consistent funding programs that account for inflation and meet ongoing rural needs.

    Energy- Reliable source options and the importance of affordable access for rural Saskatchewan and the need for providing incentives for agricultural operations to adopt emission-reducing practices.

    Official report

  • Broadband and cellular coverage - Requesting government investment to enhance services in rural Saskatchewan. Read more

    Trade and tariffs: With regards to the impact that tariffs are having on Saskatchewan agricultural producers and the importance of trade markets for the agriculture industry and rural Saskatchewan with emphasis on canola, wheat, durum, lentils, peas, beef and potash.

    Infrastructure: The importance of dedicated funding for rural municipal infrastructure projects to Canada's economy.

    Energy Infrastructure - Pipelines needed across this entire country to help alleviate transport of energy products off of road infrastructure and railways.

    Agriculture: Business Risk Management Program suite under the Canadian Agricultural Partnership. In particular requesting changes that will enhance support for producers when and where they need it most.

    Official report

  • and 8 more
    Infrastructure funding programs for municipalities with regard to the need for continued and increased levels of funding. Read more

    The Rural Municipal (RM) Tax Loss Compensation Trust Fund tied to Treaty Land Entitlement agreements continues to decrease and appears to be unsustainable without municipalities absorbing significant reduction in monies from the fund. The agreements need to be updated.

    International trade with respect to canola, wheat, durum, lentils, beef and potash exports.

    Water Infrastructure – the need for funding to develop and enhance water storage, conservation and distribution systems to mitigate drought conditions.

    Control of Richardson Ground Squirrels with regard to research and control methods, including the use of Strychnine

    Greenhouse Gas Pollution Pricing Act and Clean Fuel Regulations; in regard to the impact it will have on Western Canada's agricultural producers and municipalities.

    Enhancements to the Criminal Code: review penalties for repeat offenders.

    Official report

    • Ruby Sahota · Secretary of State (Combatting Crime)
    • Rob Jamieson · Chief of Staff, House of Commons
    • Aiza Awan · Executive Assistant, House of Commons
    Enhancements to the Criminal Code: review penalties for repeat offenders. Read more

    RCMP presence in rural Saskatchewan. Preventing rural crime.

    Official report

  • International trade with respect to canola, wheat, durum, lentils, beef and potash exports. Read more

    Trade Agreements; including Comprehensive Economic Trade Agreement (CETA) and United States Mexico Canada Agreement (USMCA), our request is to better international trade for agriculture producers.

    Transportation policy and regulation with regard to grain, grain products and products for agriculture generally.

    Agriculture: Business Risk Management Program Suite under the Canadian Agricultural Partnership - In particular requesting changes to the AgriStability Program to provide enhanced support for producers.

    Control of Richardson Ground Squirrels with regard to research and control methods, including the use of Strychnine

    Canadian Agriculture Partnership; ensuring that it serves to maintain and increase the competitiveness of the agricultural sector.

    Financial assistance programs for agricultural producers, ensuring that they serve to maintain and increase competitiveness and success of the agricultural sector.

    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.