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

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Registrant (responsible officer)

Howard Sapers

Executive Director

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

Former public office

  • Correctional Investigator of Canada, Ottawa, Office of the Correctional Investigator (2004–2016)
Meetings this Parliament
72
Since Nov 2021
72
Active registrations
1

Reported meetings

    • Claudine Santos · Director of Parliamentary Affairs, Senate of Canada

    C-12 C-2 C-22

    Bill C-2, An Act respecting certain measures relating to the security of the border between Canada and the United States and respecting other related security measures, with respect to legal standards for peace officers/CSIS to obtain information, a proposed regime to require surveillance-enabled digital services, cross-border information sharing (which are also replicated in Bill C-22, An Act respecting lawful access), and amendments to IRPA that would impact refugee protection and permit categorical cancellation of documents, and which are also replicated in Bill C-12, An Act respecting certain measures relating to the security of Canada’s borders and the integrity of the Canadian immigration system and respecting other related security measures. Read more

    Official report

    • Lori Idlout · Member of Parliament
    • Benjamin Wiles · Chief of Staff, House of Commons

    C-14

    The federal government's role in the operation of the bail system, such as: setting standards for data collection; legislation affecting bail, e.g. amendments to the Criminal Code including in proposed Bill C-14, An Act to amend the Criminal Code, the Youth Criminal Justice Act and the National Defence Act (bail and sentencing); and engagement with the provinces/territories on considerations related to the bail system generally, e.g. bail and public safety. Read more

    Official report

    • Dina Dong · Parliamentary Affairs Advisor, Senate of Canada

    C-12 C-2 C-22

    Bill C-2, An Act respecting certain measures relating to the security of the border between Canada and the United States and respecting other related security measures, with respect to legal standards for peace officers/CSIS to obtain information, a proposed regime to require surveillance-enabled digital services, cross-border information sharing (which are also replicated in Bill C-22, An Act respecting lawful access), and amendments to IRPA that would impact refugee protection and permit categorical cancellation of documents, and which are also replicated in Bill C-12, An Act respecting certain measures relating to the security of Canada’s borders and the integrity of the Canadian immigration system and respecting other related security measures. Read more

    Official report

    • Jennifer Pedersen · Senior Legislative and Policy Advisor, House of Commons

    C-34

    Bill C-34, An Act to enact the Digital Safety Act and the Digital Safety Commission of Canada Act, with respect to state-compelled limitations on free speech on social media, generative AI, and other online services, imposition of age verification requirements onto various online services, and compliance of the proposal with freedom of expression and privacy rights. Read more

    Official report

    • Paula Simons · Senator, Senate of Canada
    • Dina Dong · Parliamentary Affairs Advisor, Senate of Canada
    • Shawn Abel · Director of Parliamentary Affairs, Senate of Canada

    C-12 C-2 C-22

    Bill C-2, An Act respecting certain measures relating to the security of the border between Canada and the United States and respecting other related security measures, with respect to legal standards for peace officers/CSIS to obtain information, a proposed regime to require surveillance-enabled digital services, cross-border information sharing (which are also replicated in Bill C-22, An Act respecting lawful access), and amendments to IRPA that would impact refugee protection and permit categorical cancellation of documents, and which are also replicated in Bill C-12, An Act respecting certain measures relating to the security of Canada’s borders and the integrity of the Canadian immigration system and respecting other related security measures. Read more

    Official report

    • Thomas Law · Adivsor, Policy and Regional Affairs (Ontario), Justice Canada (JC)
    • Hanife Massomifar · Policy Advisor and Issues Manager, Justice Canada (JC)
    Access to MAiD when mental illness is the sole underlying condition.

    Official report

    • Michèle Kingsley · ADM Public Safety Canada, Public Safety Canada (PS)
    • Chad Westmacott · Director General, Public Safety Canada (PS)
    Introduction to the Canadian Civil Liberties Association Meet with new senior officials to provide an introduction to CCLA staff, activities and priorites

    Official report

    • Keith Torrie · Senior Policy Advisor, Justice Canada (JC)
    • Morgan MacDougall-Milne · Director of Litigation, Justice Canada (JC)
    • Zoe Romeo · Director of Parliamentary Affairs, Justice Canada (JC)

    C-16

    Bill C-16, Protecting Victims Act. Charter and civil liberties concerns about the legislation, particularly in relation to impact on s. 11(b) of the Charter.

    Official report

    • Claudine Santos · Director of Parliamentary Affairs, Senate of Canada
    • Paul (PJ) Prosper · Senator, Senate of Canada

    C-16

    Bill C-16, Protecting Victims Act. Charter and civil liberties concerns about the legislation, particularly in relation to impact on s. 11(b) of the Charter.

    Official report

    • Claudine Santos · Director of Parliamentary Affairs, Senate of Canada

    C-16

    Bill C-16, Protecting Victims Act. Charter and civil liberties concerns about the legislation, particularly in relation to impact on s. 11(b) of the Charter.

    Official report

    • Claudine Santos · Director of Parliamentary Affairs, Senate of Canada

    C-16

    Bill C-16, Protecting Victims Act. Charter and civil liberties concerns about the legislation, particularly in relation to impact on s. 11(b) of the Charter.

    Official report

    • Hanife Massomifar · Policy Advisor and Issues Manager, Justice Canada (JC)

    C-9

    Bill C-9, An Act to amend the Criminal Code (hate propaganda, hate crime and access to religious or cultural places), and specifically that its new anti-protests provisions risk criminalizing peaceful protestors; its problematic removal of Attorney General consent requirement for hate propaganda charges; that its new standalone hate crime offence is unduly stigmatizing and paves the way to excessive sentences; that its proposed definition of hatred does not align with Supreme Court of Canada precedents; and concerns regarding the addition of a "promotion of terrorism" offence. Read more

    Official report

    • Owen Ripley · Senior Assistant Deputy Minister, Justice Canada (JC)
    • Matthew Taylor · Senior General Counsel and Director General, Criminal Law Policy Section, Justice Canada (JC)

    C-14

    The federal government's role in the operation of the bail system, such as: setting standards for data collection; legislation affecting bail, e.g. amendments to the Criminal Code including in proposed Bill C-14, An Act to amend the Criminal Code, the Youth Criminal Justice Act and the National Defence Act (bail and sentencing); and engagement with the provinces/territories on considerations related to the bail system generally, e.g. bail and public safety. Read more

    Official report

    • Keith Torrie · Senior Policy Advisor, Justice Canada (JC)
    • Zoe Romeo · Director of Parliamentary Affairs, Justice Canada (JC)

    C-14

    The federal government's role in the operation of the bail system, such as: setting standards for data collection; legislation affecting bail, e.g. amendments to the Criminal Code including in proposed Bill C-14, An Act to amend the Criminal Code, the Youth Criminal Justice Act and the National Defence Act (bail and sentencing); and engagement with the provinces/territories on considerations related to the bail system generally, e.g. bail and public safety. Read more

    Official report

    • Hanife Massomifar · Policy Advisor and Issues Manager, Justice Canada (JC)

    C-9

    Bill C-9, An Act to amend the Criminal Code (hate propaganda, hate crime and access to religious or cultural places), and specifically that its new anti-protests provisions risk criminalizing peaceful protestors; its problematic removal of Attorney General consent requirement for hate propaganda charges; that its new standalone hate crime offence is unduly stigmatizing and paves the way to excessive sentences; that its proposed definition of hatred does not align with Supreme Court of Canada precedents; and concerns regarding the addition of a "promotion of terrorism" offence. Read more

    Official report

    • Kristopher Wells · Senator, Senate of Canada
    • Jordano Nudo · Director of Parliamentary Affairs, Senate of Canada

    C-9

    Bill C-9, An Act to amend the Criminal Code (hate propaganda, hate crime and access to religious or cultural places), and specifically that its new anti-protests provisions risk criminalizing peaceful protestors; its problematic removal of Attorney General consent requirement for hate propaganda charges; that its new standalone hate crime offence is unduly stigmatizing and paves the way to excessive sentences; that its proposed definition of hatred does not align with Supreme Court of Canada precedents; and concerns regarding the addition of a "promotion of terrorism" offence. Read more

    Official report

    • Morgan MacDougall-Milne · Director of Litigation, Justice Canada (JC)
    The notwithstanding clause of the Charter of Rights and Freedoms, with respect to guidelines, limitations, and principles about its use through either law or policy, including through legislative proposals (Bill S-218, An Act to Amend the Constitution Act, 1982). The CCLA website contains a brief outlining the full position of the organization. Read more

    Official report

    • Dina Dong · Parliamentary Affairs Advisor, Senate of Canada
    • Shawn Abel · Director of Parliamentary Affairs, Senate of Canada

    C-9

    Bill C-9, An Act to amend the Criminal Code (hate propaganda, hate crime and access to religious or cultural places), and specifically that its new anti-protests provisions risk criminalizing peaceful protestors; its problematic removal of Attorney General consent requirement for hate propaganda charges; that its new standalone hate crime offence is unduly stigmatizing and paves the way to excessive sentences; that its proposed definition of hatred does not align with Supreme Court of Canada precedents; and concerns regarding the addition of a "promotion of terrorism" offence. Read more

    Official report

    • Bernadette Clement · Senator, Senate of Canada
    • Katie Verhoeven · Senior Parliamentary Affairs Advisor, Senate of Canada

    C-14

    The federal government's role in the operation of the bail system, such as: setting standards for data collection; legislation affecting bail, e.g. amendments to the Criminal Code including in proposed Bill C-14, An Act to amend the Criminal Code, the Youth Criminal Justice Act and the National Defence Act (bail and sentencing); and engagement with the provinces/territories on considerations related to the bail system generally, e.g. bail and public safety. Read more

    Official report

    • Noah Kathen · Parliamentary Assistant, House of Commons

    C-14

    The federal government's role in the operation of the bail system, such as: setting standards for data collection; legislation affecting bail, e.g. amendments to the Criminal Code including in proposed Bill C-14, An Act to amend the Criminal Code, the Youth Criminal Justice Act and the National Defence Act (bail and sentencing); and engagement with the provinces/territories on considerations related to the bail system generally, e.g. bail and public safety. Read more

    Official report

    • Kim Pate · Senator, Senate of Canada
    • Paul Prosper · Senator, Senate of Canada
    • Shawn Abel · Parliamentary Affairs Advisor, Senate of Canada
    • Andrew Osborne · Parliamentary Research Assistant, Senate of Canada
    and 2 more
    • Katie Verhoeven · Senior Parliamentary Affairs Advisor, Senate of Canada
    • Claudine Santos · Director of Parliamentary Affairs, Senate of Canada

    C-14

    The federal government's role in the operation of the bail system, such as: setting standards for data collection; legislation affecting bail, e.g. amendments to the Criminal Code including in proposed Bill C-14, An Act to amend the Criminal Code, the Youth Criminal Justice Act and the National Defence Act (bail and sentencing); and engagement with the provinces/territories on considerations related to the bail system generally, e.g. bail and public safety. Read more

    Official report

    • Pierre Dalphond · Senator, Senate of Canada

    C-14

    The federal government's role in the operation of the bail system, such as: setting standards for data collection; legislation affecting bail, e.g. amendments to the Criminal Code including in proposed Bill C-14, An Act to amend the Criminal Code, the Youth Criminal Justice Act and the National Defence Act (bail and sentencing); and engagement with the provinces/territories on considerations related to the bail system generally, e.g. bail and public safety. Read more

    Official report

    • Dada Muhobo · Executive Assistant, Senate of Canada

    C-14

    The federal government's role in the operation of the bail system, such as: setting standards for data collection; legislation affecting bail, e.g. amendments to the Criminal Code including in proposed Bill C-14, An Act to amend the Criminal Code, the Youth Criminal Justice Act and the National Defence Act (bail and sentencing); and engagement with the provinces/territories on considerations related to the bail system generally, e.g. bail and public safety. Read more

    Official report

    • Paula Simons · Senator, Senate of Canada
    • Shawn Abel · Parliamentary Affairs Advisor, Senate of Canada
    • Dina Dong · Parliamentary Affairs Advisor, Senate of Canada

    C-14

    The federal government's role in the operation of the bail system, such as: setting standards for data collection; legislation affecting bail, e.g. amendments to the Criminal Code including in proposed Bill C-14, An Act to amend the Criminal Code, the Youth Criminal Justice Act and the National Defence Act (bail and sentencing); and engagement with the provinces/territories on considerations related to the bail system generally, e.g. bail and public safety. Read more

    Official report

    • Noah Kathen · Parliamentary Assistant, House of Commons

    C-16

    Bill C-16, Protecting Victims Act. Charter and civil liberties concerns about the legislation, particularly in relation to impact on s. 11(b) of the Charter.

    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.