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

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Consultant lobbyist

Jack Baker

NorthStar Public Affairs Inc.

Meetings this Parliament
19
Since Nov 2021
19
Active registrations
21

Reported meetings

    • Anushka Kurian · Director of Policy, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
    • Simon Wood · Senior Parliamentary Affairs Advisor, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)

    C-2744-1

    Communicating with the Government of Canada about the bill formerly known as C-27 (Digital Charter Implementation Act, 2022), more specifically the creation of the Artificial Intelligence and Data Act. Read more

    Official report

    • Jessica Fullerton · Director of Policy, Global Affairs Canada (GAC)
    Work with government to promote and support Canada’s digital economy, including advocating for the development of a high-skilled tech workforce. Read more

    Seeking to influence policy direction related to cloud based services.

    Official report

  • Seeking government contract with multiple government departments and institutions with regards to Amazon Cloud based solutions and related support services.

    Official report

    • Pavan Sapra · Director of Policy and Operations, Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC)
    Seeking to influence policy direction related to cloud based services. Read more

    Seeking government contract with multiple government departments and institutions with regards to Amazon Cloud based solutions and related support services.

    AWS Canada is seeking government contracts with the Department of National Defence and other National Security Agencies with regard to Amazon Cloud-based solutions and related support services.

    Official report

    • Brandan Rowe · Chief of Staff, Privy Council Office (PCO)

    C-1144-1

    Engaging public office holders to understand Canada’s emerging policy approach to artificial intelligence, copyright, and the creation and use of digital replicas in music. Read more

    The Online Streaming Act (formerly Bill C-11). Process and schedule for the CRTC consultations, concerns about unintended consequences of the Act, proposed amendments to the Act and issues surrounding Minister’s Direction to the CRTC pursuant to the Act.

    Official report

    • Isabelle Mondou · Deputy Clerk of the Privy Council and Associate Secretary to the Cabinet, Privy Council Office (PCO)
    • Trina Bender · Director of Operations, Privy Council Office (PCO)

    C-1144-1

    Engaging public office holders to understand Canada’s emerging policy approach to artificial intelligence, copyright, and the creation and use of digital replicas in music. Read more

    The Online Streaming Act (formerly Bill C-11). Process and schedule for the CRTC consultations, concerns about unintended consequences of the Act, proposed amendments to the Act and issues surrounding Minister’s Direction to the CRTC pursuant to the Act.

    Official report

    • Amy Awad · Director General, Digital and Creative Marketplace Frameworks at Canadian Heritage, Canadian Heritage (PCH)
    • Charlene Budnisky · Senior Director, Canadian Heritage (PCH)

    C-1144-1

    The Online Streaming Act (formerly Bill C-11). Process and schedule for the CRTC consultations, concerns about unintended consequences of the Act, proposed amendments to the Act and issues surrounding Minister’s Direction to the CRTC pursuant to the Act. Read more

    Official report

    • Galen Richardson · Senior Advisor, Stakeholder Relations, Privy Council Office (PCO)
    • Shannon Ablett · Manager, Stakeholder Relations, Privy Council Office (PCO)

    C-1144-1

    The Online Streaming Act (formerly Bill C-11). Process and schedule for the CRTC consultations, concerns about unintended consequences of the Act, proposed amendments to the Act and issues surrounding Minister’s Direction to the CRTC pursuant to the Act. Read more

    Official report

    • Brian MacKay · Deputy Chief of Staff, Canadian Heritage (PCH)

    C-1144-1

    The Online Streaming Act (formerly Bill C-11). Process and schedule for the CRTC consultations, concerns about unintended consequences of the Act, proposed amendments to the Act and issues surrounding Minister’s Direction to the CRTC pursuant to the Act. Read more

    Official report

  • Nuvona Ltd.
    • Angelina Wan · Analyst, Finance Canada (FIN)
    • Nina Gormanns · Director, Excise Policy, Finance Canada (FIN)
    Tobacco excise tax stamping requirements for smokeless tobacco products under the Excise Act, 2001 and related proposals and/or requirements to change or modify tax stamp requirements for smokeless tobacco. Read more

    Tobacco taxation in respect of the Excise Act and manufactured tobacco taxes.

    Official report

  • Trans Canada Trail
    Continued access for the Trail through national parks. Contributing to the development of a National Trails Strategy. Read more

    Seeking funding to allow for the promotion of the Trail to Canadians and visitors. Seeking funding to maintain and improve The Great Trail.

    Official report

  • Trans Canada Trail
    • Jennifer McKelvie · Parliamentary Secretary, Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada (HICC)
    Continued access for the Trail through national parks. Contributing to the development of a National Trails Strategy. Read more

    Seeking funding to allow for the promotion of the Trail to Canadians and visitors. Seeking funding to maintain and improve The Great Trail.

    Official report

    • Patrick Weiler · Member of Parliament
    • Samuel Rowan · Chief of Staff, House of Commons
    Exploring opportunities related to interprovincial bus travel, including the expansion of affordable low-carbon mobility options and improved connectivity for underserved communities. Highlighting the importance of modernizing the federal Motor Vehicle Transport Act to enable a more integrated and efficient national transportation framework. Read more

    Official report

    • Michael Vandergrift · Deputy Minister, Transport Canada (TC)
    • Serge Bijimine · Assistant Deputy Minister, Transport Canada (TC)
    • Rob Wright · Deputy Minister of Labour, Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
    • Kendal Hembroff · Associate Assistant Deputy Minister, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
    and 7 more
    • Jeannine Ritchot · Assistant Deputy Minister, Privy Council Office (PCO)
    • Kimberly Lavoie · Assistant Deputy minister, Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
    • Jim Delaney · Director General, Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
    • Cathy Toxopeus · Director General, Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA)
    • Marc Mes · Deputy Commissioner, Canadian Coast Guard (CCG)
    • Katia Jollez · Director General, Canadian Coast Guard (CCG)
    • Justine Akman · Director General, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
    Federal infrastructure and trade corridor programs, including the National Trade Corridors Fund and related supply chain resilience initiatives, with respect to funding eligibility, modernization of marine infrastructure, and support for Canada’s marine transportation system. Read more

    Immigration and Refugee Protection Act and related federal labour mobility and workforce development programs, with respect to access to skilled marine transportation workers and work permit frameworks.

    Canada Labour Code and related federal labour policies, with respect to collective bargaining frameworks, labour market flexibility, and operational impacts on the marine shipping sector.

    Federal climate, emissions reduction, and clean transportation initiatives affecting marine shipping, including the EcoFreight Program and Ballast Water Regulations under the Canada Shipping Act, 2001, with respect to aquatic invasive species management and marine decarbonization measures.

    Canada Marine Act, with respect to governance, operational authorities, efficiency, and modernization of Canada Port Authorities and the Great Lakes–St. Lawrence Seaway system.

    Marine Navigation Services Fees and related federal cost recovery frameworks, including Treasury Board policies governing user fees and service standards, with respect to fee levels, methodologies, and economic impacts on the marine transportation sector.

    Pilotage Act and associated regulations, including the Atlantic, Laurentian, Great Lakes and Pacific Pilotage Authority Regulations and the General Pilotage Regulations, with respect to tariff setting, compulsory pilotage areas, certification requirements, and service standards affecting marine transportation efficiency and competitiveness.

    Official report

    • Chris Knipe · Senior Policy Advisor, Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada (HICC)
    Matters and legislative proposals that will encourage research and development related to gaseous fueled vehicle use in Canada. Read more

    Matters related to carbon pricing and funding for transit, municipal fleets and infrastructure and ports infrastructure. Funding to support alternative fuel vehicle delivery. Policy support for gaseous fuel vehicles.

    Matters related to environmental policy and specifically related to vehicle emissions. Including the proposed Clean Fuel Standard and various Engine Emissions Regulations

    Matters related to enhancing support for use of gaseous fuel vehicles in federal-provincial infrastructure, transit and other related agreements and funding programs.

    Matters related to supporting ongoing development of gaseous fuel vehicle technologies in Canada, including research and development, testing and deployment.

    Matters related to creating a policy framework that encourages federal fleets to use gaseous fuel vehicles

    Policies and regulations that support gaseous fuel vehicle use in Canada

    Matters related to regulation of vehicles, including related regulations and policies that impact the operation of vehicles in Canada. Specific policies and regulations that support the use of gaseous fuels as a vehicle fuel in Canada. Including Marine Vessel Regulations, the Locomotive Regulations, and on road vehicle regulations

    Matters related to gaseous fuels as a source of energy and in the use of vehicles in Canada

    Matters related to taxation of vehicle fuel and matters related to federal funding to government departments and other federal agencies supporting use of gaseous fuel vehicles. Including the excise tax on fuel and carbon pricing

    Official report

  • Trans Canada Trail
    • Nathan Abdelnour · Senior Policy Advisor, Canadian Heritage (PCH)
    Seeking funding to allow for the promotion of the Trail to Canadians and visitors. Seeking funding to maintain and improve The Great Trail. Read more

    Continued access for the Trail through national parks. Contributing to the development of a National Trails Strategy.

    Official report

  • Trans Canada Trail
    • Jennifer McKelvie · Parliamentary Secretary, Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada (HICC)
    Seeking funding to allow for the promotion of the Trail to Canadians and visitors. Seeking funding to maintain and improve The Great Trail. Read more

    Continued access for the Trail through national parks. Contributing to the development of a National Trails Strategy.

    Official report

    • Galen Richardson · Senior Advisor, Stakeholder Relations, Privy Council Office (PCO)
    • Nasser Haidar · Senior Policy Advisor, Intergovernmental Affairs Secretariat (IGA)
    Exploring opportunities related to interprovincial bus travel, including the expansion of affordable low-carbon mobility options and improved connectivity for underserved communities. Highlighting the importance of modernizing the federal Motor Vehicle Transport Act to enable a more integrated and efficient national transportation framework. Read more

    Official report

    • Arun Thangaraj · Deputy Minister of Transport, Transport Canada (TC)
    • Craig Hutton · Associate Assistant Deputy Minister, Transport Canada (TC)
    • Nicholas Robinson · Associate Assistant Deputy Minister, Transport Canada (TC)
    Exploring opportunities related to interprovincial bus travel, including the expansion of affordable low-carbon mobility options and improved connectivity for underserved communities. Highlighting the importance of modernizing the federal Motor Vehicle Transport Act to enable a more integrated and efficient national transportation framework. 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.