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

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Registrant (responsible officer)

Candace Laing

President & Chief Executive Officer

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

Meetings this Parliament
319
Since Nov 2021
449
Active registrations
1

Reported meetings

    • Jim Quinn · Senator, Senate of Canada
    TRANSPORTATION - Regarding the consistent funding of trade-enabling infrastructure projects; the development of a competitive and efficient transportation network including all modes of transportation; the fluidity and stability of supply chain operations, minimizing disruptions. Read more

    INTERNATIONAL TRADE - Negotiating bilateral, regional, and multilateral trade agreements and promoting them to Canadian businesses.

    ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT - Encouraging private sector generated economic development in Canada’s provinces and territories

    INTERNATIONAL TRADE – With respect to issues relating to trade controls, including tariffs, import and export controls, sanctions, and trade remedies.

    Official report

    • Lisa Xie · Policy Advisor, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
    INDUSTRY - Encouraging the government to strengthen regulatory cooperation and alignment through bodies like the Regulatory Cooperation Council (RCC); modernizing and streamlining regulatory frameworks to reduce red tape for businesses; supporting innovation by fostering regulatory flexibility that accommodates emerging technologies and industries; and enhancing the competitiveness of Canadian businesses by promoting harmonized standards across borders, facilitating smoother trade and market access. Read more

    NATIONAL SECURITY/ECONOMIC SECURITY - Advancing policies related to enhancing Canada’s economic and national security. Key priorities include strengthening economic resilience, prudently navigating geopolitical challenges to trade and international relations, safeguarding business operations against new and emerging threats, and fostering conditions for economic growth.

    INTERNATIONAL TRADE - Improving federal laws and regulations pertaining to responsible business conduct rules for Canadian companies.

    ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT - Encouraging private sector generated economic development in Canada’s provinces and territories

    Official report

    • Remi Gagnon · Senior Policy Advisor, Finance Canada (FIN)
    ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT - Encouraging private sector generated economic development in Canada’s provinces and territories Read more

    TAXATION AND FINANCE – With regard to undertaking a comprehensive and independent tax system review.

    Official report

  • TAXATION AND FINANCE – With regard to undertaking a comprehensive and independent tax system review. Read more

    ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT - Encouraging private sector generated economic development in Canada’s provinces and territories

    Official report

  • TAXATION AND FINANCE – With regard to undertaking a comprehensive and independent tax system review. Read more

    ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT - Encouraging private sector generated economic development in Canada’s provinces and territories

    Official report

    • Liz Foster · Assistant Deputy Minister, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
    AGRICULTURE - Promoting policies to enhance the domestic and international competitiveness of Canada's agriculture sector. Read more

    ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT - Encouraging private sector generated economic development in Canada’s provinces and territories

    Official report

    • Noémie Fiset-Tremblay · Chief of Staff, Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
    INTERNATIONAL TRADE - Negotiating bilateral, regional, and multilateral trade agreements and promoting them to Canadian businesses. Read more

    ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT - Encouraging private sector generated economic development in Canada’s provinces and territories

    INTERNATIONAL TRADE – With respect to issues relating to trade controls, including tariffs, import and export controls, sanctions, and trade remedies.

    LABOUR - Ensuring that any changes to the Canada Labour Code are implemented in response to defined and demonstrated issues and not to increase regulatory burdens for employers; minimizing labour disruption impacts on Canadian businesses and workers.

    Official report

    • Remi Gagnon · Senior Policy Advisor, Finance Canada (FIN)
    TAXATION AND FINANCE – With regard to undertaking a comprehensive and independent tax system review. Read more

    ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT - Encouraging private sector generated economic development in Canada’s provinces and territories

    Official report

  • INTERNATIONAL TRADE - Negotiating bilateral, regional, and multilateral trade agreements and promoting them to Canadian businesses. Read more

    ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT - Encouraging private sector generated economic development in Canada’s provinces and territories

    Official report

    • Niloo Boroun · Director of International Policy, Finance Canada (FIN)
    • Morgan McCullough · Director of Operations, Finance Canada (FIN)
    INTERNATIONAL TRADE - Negotiating bilateral, regional, and multilateral trade agreements and promoting them to Canadian businesses. Read more

    TAXATION AND FINANCE – With regard to undertaking a comprehensive and independent tax system review.

    ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT - Encouraging private sector generated economic development in Canada’s provinces and territories

    Official report

  • ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT - Encouraging private sector generated economic development in Canada’s provinces and territories Read more

    LABOUR - Ensuring that any changes to the Canada Labour Code are implemented in response to defined and demonstrated issues and not to increase regulatory burdens for employers; minimizing labour disruption impacts on Canadian businesses and workers.

    INDUSTRY - Encouraging the government to strengthen regulatory cooperation and alignment through bodies like the Regulatory Cooperation Council (RCC); modernizing and streamlining regulatory frameworks to reduce red tape for businesses; supporting innovation by fostering regulatory flexibility that accommodates emerging technologies and industries; and enhancing the competitiveness of Canadian businesses by promoting harmonized standards across borders, facilitating smoother trade and market access.

    SMALL BUSINESS – Legislation, regulations and support programs that give Canadian small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) the tools to grow in Canada and internationally, including reducing their red tape and compliance burden.

    Official report

    • Elizabeth Wong · Senior Policy Advisor, Treasury Board Of Canada Secretariat (TBS)
    INDUSTRY - Encouraging the government to strengthen regulatory cooperation and alignment through bodies like the Regulatory Cooperation Council (RCC); modernizing and streamlining regulatory frameworks to reduce red tape for businesses; supporting innovation by fostering regulatory flexibility that accommodates emerging technologies and industries; and enhancing the competitiveness of Canadian businesses by promoting harmonized standards across borders, facilitating smoother trade and market access. Read more

    ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT - Encouraging private sector generated economic development in Canada’s provinces and territories

    Official report

    • Carol Potvin · Brigadier-General, J.J.C., Deputy Director General, Continental Defence Policy, National Defence (DND)
    • Daniel Holton · Executive Director, Trade Strategy and Economic Security, Global Affairs Canada (GAC)
    ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE - Advocate for future-proofed, globally competitive, and interoperable policies that position artificial intelligence as a positive economic driver, and support the responsible development, deployment, and use of AI in business. Read more

    NATIONAL SECURITY/ECONOMIC SECURITY - Advancing policies related to enhancing Canada’s economic and national security. Key priorities include strengthening economic resilience, prudently navigating geopolitical challenges to trade and international relations, safeguarding business operations against new and emerging threats, and fostering conditions for economic growth.

    ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT - Encouraging private sector generated economic development in Canada’s provinces and territories

    DEFENCE - Creating industrial opportunities for Canadian businesses through increased defence procurement and related defence policies.

    Official report

    • Michael DeJong · Assistant Secretary, Regulatory Affairs, Transportation Safety Board of Canada (TSB)
    INDUSTRY - Encouraging the government to strengthen regulatory cooperation and alignment through bodies like the Regulatory Cooperation Council (RCC); modernizing and streamlining regulatory frameworks to reduce red tape for businesses; supporting innovation by fostering regulatory flexibility that accommodates emerging technologies and industries; and enhancing the competitiveness of Canadian businesses by promoting harmonized standards across borders, facilitating smoother trade and market access. Read more

    ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT - Encouraging private sector generated economic development in Canada’s provinces and territories

    Official report

    • Rémi Gagnon · Senior Policy Advisor, Finance Canada (FIN)
    TAXATION AND FINANCE – With regard to undertaking a comprehensive and independent tax system review. Read more

    ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT - Encouraging private sector generated economic development in Canada’s provinces and territories

    Official report

    • Mark Wiseman · Ambassador of Canada to the United States, Global Affairs Canada (GAC)
    INTERNATIONAL TRADE - Negotiating bilateral, regional, and multilateral trade agreements and promoting them to Canadian businesses. Read more

    INTERNATIONAL TRADE – With respect to issues relating to trade controls, including tariffs, import and export controls, sanctions, and trade remedies.

    Official report

    • Elizabeth Wong · Policy Advisor, Treasury Board Of Canada Secretariat (TBS)
    INDUSTRY - Improving the Scientific Research and Experimental Development (SR&ED) tax credit program to drive innovation; increase the role that the federal government plays in creating opportunities for small and medium sized businesses to digitalize and conduct more business activities online; developing a digital economy strategy for Canada. Read more

    Official report

  • GOVERNMENT PROCUREMENT - Reform Canada’s procurement system to support investment and ensure a competitive business environment. Read more

    GOVERNMENT PROCUREMENT - Ensuring fair and open procurement practices to drive innovation and technology adoption in Canada.

    ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT - Encouraging private sector generated economic development in Canada’s provinces and territories

    INDUSTRY - Encouraging the government to strengthen regulatory cooperation and alignment through bodies like the Regulatory Cooperation Council (RCC); modernizing and streamlining regulatory frameworks to reduce red tape for businesses; supporting innovation by fostering regulatory flexibility that accommodates emerging technologies and industries; and enhancing the competitiveness of Canadian businesses by promoting harmonized standards across borders, facilitating smoother trade and market access.

    DEFENCE - Creating industrial opportunities for Canadian businesses through increased defence procurement and related defence policies.

    SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY - Advocate for policies and strategic investment that make education and talent development a national priority, support research and innovation, and champion science driven solutions, while strengthening commercialization and growing the capacity of businesses to adopt new technologies and to succeed at digital transformation.

    Official report

  • ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT - Encouraging private sector generated economic development in Canada’s provinces and territories

    Official report

    • Mike Kelloway · Member of Parliament; Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Transport and Internal Trade
    LABOUR - Ensuring that any changes to the Canada Labour Code are implemented in response to defined and demonstrated issues and not to increase regulatory burdens for employers; minimizing labour disruption impacts on Canadian businesses and workers. Read more

    INFRASTRUCTURE - In regard to the development of a national infrastructure plan, priority infrastructure projects, border infrastructure, public private partnerships, funding models and government consultations.

    ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT - Encouraging private sector generated economic development in Canada’s provinces and territories

    INTERNATIONAL TRADE - Negotiating bilateral, regional, and multilateral trade agreements and promoting them to Canadian businesses.

    INTERNATIONAL TRADE – With respect to issues relating to trade controls, including tariffs, import and export controls, sanctions, and trade remedies.

    Official report

    • Bibi Hakim · Senior Parliamentary Affairs Advisor, Transport Canada (TC)
    INTERNATIONAL TRADE - Negotiating bilateral, regional, and multilateral trade agreements and promoting them to Canadian businesses. Read more

    ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT - Encouraging private sector generated economic development in Canada’s provinces and territories

    INFRASTRUCTURE - In regard to the development of a national infrastructure plan, priority infrastructure projects, border infrastructure, public private partnerships, funding models and government consultations.

    LABOUR - Ensuring that any changes to the Canada Labour Code are implemented in response to defined and demonstrated issues and not to increase regulatory burdens for employers; minimizing labour disruption impacts on Canadian businesses and workers.

    INTERNATIONAL TRADE – With respect to issues relating to trade controls, including tariffs, import and export controls, sanctions, and trade remedies.

    Official report

  • LABOUR - Ensuring that any changes to the Canada Labour Code are implemented in response to defined and demonstrated issues and not to increase regulatory burdens for employers; minimizing labour disruption impacts on Canadian businesses and workers. Read more

    INTERNATIONAL TRADE - Negotiating bilateral, regional, and multilateral trade agreements and promoting them to Canadian businesses.

    ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT - Encouraging private sector generated economic development in Canada’s provinces and territories

    INTERNATIONAL TRADE – With respect to issues relating to trade controls, including tariffs, import and export controls, sanctions, and trade remedies.

    HOUSING - Advocate for policies and legislation that enable the creation of more housing supply, incentivize investment in residential construction and housing – enabling infrastructure, and support the development of skilled labour we need, whether domestically or through immigration, to restore housing affordability to Canadian families.

    Official report

  • INTERNATIONAL TRADE - Negotiating bilateral, regional, and multilateral trade agreements and promoting them to Canadian businesses. Read more

    IMMIGRATION - Reducing regulatory burdens for employers; promoting immigration to small, rural and northern communities; supporting regional and local community immigration strategies; maintaining and modernizing the Temporary Foreign Worker Program; Facilitating pathways to permanent residency for temporary residents (international students and TFWs; expediting and simplifying foreign credential recognition, calling for an international student and global talent strategy; improving language training as well as settlement and employment supports to newcomers, aligning immigration programs with labour market needs, improving the Start-Up Visa process, improving client services to potential immigrants and newcomers.

    HOUSING - Advocate for policies and legislation that enable the creation of more housing supply, incentivize investment in residential construction and housing – enabling infrastructure, and support the development of skilled labour we need, whether domestically or through immigration, to restore housing affordability to Canadian families.

    INTERNATIONAL TRADE – With respect to issues relating to trade controls, including tariffs, import and export controls, sanctions, and trade remedies.

    ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT - Encouraging private sector generated economic development in Canada’s provinces and territories

    Official report

    • Owen Crawford-Lem · Policy Advisor, Transport Canada (TC)
    INTERNATIONAL TRADE – With respect to issues relating to trade controls, including tariffs, import and export controls, sanctions, and trade remedies. Read more

    INFRASTRUCTURE - In regard to the development of a national infrastructure plan, priority infrastructure projects, border infrastructure, public private partnerships, funding models and government consultations.

    ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT - Encouraging private sector generated economic development in Canada’s provinces and territories

    INTERNATIONAL TRADE - Negotiating bilateral, regional, and multilateral trade agreements and promoting them to Canadian businesses.

    Official report

    • Nora Draper · Parliamentary Secretary Assistant, House of Commons
    • Justine Frame · Special Assistant - Policy, Health Canada (HC)
    HEALTH – Ensuring we improve access to necessary medicines by building on rather than displacing the important role of private insurers and respecting provincial and territorial jurisdiction. Read more

    INDUSTRY - Encouraging the government to strengthen regulatory cooperation and alignment through bodies like the Regulatory Cooperation Council (RCC); modernizing and streamlining regulatory frameworks to reduce red tape for businesses; supporting innovation by fostering regulatory flexibility that accommodates emerging technologies and industries; and enhancing the competitiveness of Canadian businesses by promoting harmonized standards across borders, facilitating smoother trade and market access.

    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.