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

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Consultant lobbyist

Ben Carriere

Blackbird Strategies

Former public offices

  • Legislative Assistant, Office of Blake Desjarlais, Parliament of Canada (2024–2025)
  • Legislative Assistant, Office of Lori Idlout, Parliament of Canada (2023–2024)
  • Student, Regulatory Affairs Unit, Department of Finance (2018–2018)
  • Student, Cabinet & Parliamentary Affairs Unit, Department of Justice (2017–2017)
Meetings this Parliament
62
Since Nov 2021
62
Active registrations
7

Reported meetings

  • TakingITGlobal
    • Annik Beaudry · Director General, Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
    Support digital access for primary and secondary education programming for northern communities and securing long-term federal and provincial contribution agreements for these programs. Read more

    Official report

  • TakingITGlobal
    • Aya Al-Shalchi · Deputy Director of Policy, Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
    • Nimra Noman · Special Assistant, Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
    Support digital access for primary and secondary education programming for northern communities and securing long-term federal and provincial contribution agreements for these programs. Read more

    Official report

  • TakingITGlobal
    • Margaret Dawn Anderson · Senator, Senate of Canada
    Support digital access for primary and secondary education programming for northern communities and securing long-term federal and provincial contribution agreements for these programs. Read more

    Official report

  • TakingITGlobal
    Support digital access for primary and secondary education programming for northern communities and securing long-term federal and provincial contribution agreements for these programs. Read more

    Official report

  • TakingITGlobal
    Support digital access for primary and secondary education programming for northern communities and securing long-term federal and provincial contribution agreements for these programs. Read more

    Official report

    • Galen Richardson · Senior Advisor, Stakeholder Relations, Privy Council Office (PCO)
    Engaging federal decision makers on American duties applied to the import of Canadian softwood lumber products and policies that can help offset the costs of these duties as it also relates to funding for Indigenous-owned and operated businesses in the softwood lumber sector. Read more

    Official report

    • Glenn Hargrove · Assistant Deputy Minister, Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
    • Joyce Henry · Director General, Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
    Engaging federal decision makers on American duties applied to the import of Canadian softwood lumber products and policies that can help offset the costs of these duties as it also relates to funding for Indigenous-owned and operated businesses in the softwood lumber sector. Read more

    Official report

    • Aninna Plummer · North and Prairies Desk, Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada (HICC)
    Engaging federal decision makers on American duties applied to the import of Canadian softwood lumber products and policies that can help offset the costs of these duties as it also relates to funding for Indigenous-owned and operated businesses in the softwood lumber sector. Read more

    Official report

    • Buckley Belanger · Secretary of State (Rural Development), Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
    • Dakota Speidel · Parliamentary Assistant, House of Commons
    Engaging federal decision makers on American duties applied to the import of Canadian softwood lumber products and policies that can help offset the costs of these duties as it also relates to funding for Indigenous-owned and operated businesses in the softwood lumber sector. Read more

    Official report

  • Engaging federal decision makers on American duties applied to the import of Canadian softwood lumber products and policies that can help offset the costs of these duties as it also relates to funding for Indigenous-owned and operated businesses in the softwood lumber sector. Read more

    Official report

    • Scott Winter · Director General, International Trade Policy Division, Finance Canada (FIN)
    • Sean Collins · Director, Energy & Resources, Finance Canada (FIN)
    • Marie-Helene Cantin · Director, Finance Canada (FIN)
    Engaging federal decision makers on American duties applied to the import of Canadian softwood lumber products and policies that can help offset the costs of these duties as it also relates to funding for Indigenous-owned and operated businesses in the softwood lumber sector. Read more

    Official report

  • TakingITGlobal
    • Manuela Tomic · Senior Policy Advisor, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
    Support digital access for primary and secondary education programming for northern communities and securing long-term federal and provincial contribution agreements for these programs. Read more

    Official report

    • Tim Hodgson · Minister, Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
    • Kimberly Lavoie · Assistant Deputy Minister, Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
    • Bryn de Chastelain · Director of Operations, Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)

    C-5

    Blackbird will support the Confederacy in their advocacy around Bill C-5, the One Canadian Economy Act and the Major Projects Office, including the Pathways Alliance Project. Read more

    Official report

  • Broaden awareness of the 20th anniversary of the Labrador Inuit Land Claims Agreement. Coordinate the federal government's participation in events related to the 20th anniversary of the Labrador Inuit Land Claims Agreement Read more

    Lobbying for policy recognition of Nunatisavut Government as the only representative for Labrador Inuit and for policies to minimize/mitigate against false assertions of Labrador Inuit identity.

    Official report

    • Valerie Gideon · Deputy Minister, Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada (CIRNAC)
    • Mia Nadjiwon · Chief of Staff to the Deputy Minister, Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada (CIRNAC)
    Broaden awareness of the 20th anniversary of the Labrador Inuit Land Claims Agreement. Coordinate the federal government's participation in events related to the 20th anniversary of the Labrador Inuit Land Claims Agreement Read more

    Lobbying for policy recognition of Nunatisavut Government as the only representative for Labrador Inuit and for policies to minimize/mitigate against false assertions of Labrador Inuit identity.

    Official report

    • Jennifer McKelvie · Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Housing and Infrastructure, Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada (HICC)
    • Annina Plummer · Senior Regional Advisor (Prairies and North), Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada (HICC)
    The Confederacy is aiming to build relationships with federal decision-makers to advance priorities on First Nations housing, health, and education, and discuss specific programs and opportunities. Read more

    Official report

    • Sean Fraser · Minister, Justice Canada (JC)
    • Keiran Gibbs · Chief of Staff, Justice Canada (JC)

    C-5

    Blackbird will support the Confederacy in their advocacy around Bill C-5, the One Canadian Economy Act and the Major Projects Office, including the Pathways Alliance Project. Read more

    Blackbird will correspond with federal officials to coordinate attendance for an upcoming Confederacy of Treaty Six policing symposium in November 2025, as well as in-person meetings in Ottawa.

    Confederacy of Treaty Six is examining pathways to secure increased funding for First Nations policing.

    Official report

    • Sacha Atherly · Director of Policy, Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada (CIRNAC)
    • Izzidine Al-Mufti · Director of Parliamentary Affairs and Issue Management, Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada (CIRNAC)
    • Zach Trynacity-Popowich · Parliamentary Secretary Assistant and Issue/Appointments Manager, Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada (CIRNAC)
    Broaden awareness of the 20th anniversary of the Labrador Inuit Land Claims Agreement. Coordinate the federal government's participation in events related to the 20th anniversary of the Labrador Inuit Land Claims Agreement Read more

    Lobbying for policy recognition of Nunatisavut Government as the only representative for Labrador Inuit and for policies to minimize/mitigate against false assertions of Labrador Inuit identity.

    Official report

  • Broaden awareness of the 20th anniversary of the Labrador Inuit Land Claims Agreement. Coordinate the federal government's participation in events related to the 20th anniversary of the Labrador Inuit Land Claims Agreement Read more

    Lobbying for policy recognition of Nunatisavut Government as the only representative for Labrador Inuit and for policies to minimize/mitigate against false assertions of Labrador Inuit identity.

    Official report

  • Nunatsiavut Government
    • Greg Noseworthy · Sr Legal Affairs advisor and Operations Manager, Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada (CIRNAC)
    Broaden awareness of the 20th anniversary of the Labrador Inuit Land Claims Agreement. Coordinate the federal government's participation in events related to the 20th anniversary of the Labrador Inuit Land Claims Agreement Read more

    Official report

  • Nishnawbe Aski Nation
    • James Christie · Director of Policy, Transport Canada (TC)
    NAN is seeking funding for upgrades to northern airport infrastructure and exemption from certain regulatory requirements.

    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 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 supporting First Nations literacy, numeracy, and land-based learning programs to strengthen community education.

    Official report

    • Elysee Atangana · Policy Advisor, Intergovernmental Affairs Secretariat (IGA)
    • Galen Richardson · Senior Advisor, Stakeholder Relations, Privy Council Office (PCO)
    • Nasser Haidar · Senior Policy Advisor, Intergovernmental Affairs Secretariat (IGA)

    C-5

    Blackbird will support the Confederacy in their advocacy around Bill C-5, the One Canadian Economy Act and the Major Projects Office, including the Pathways Alliance Project. Read more

    Official report

    • Quinn Rinke · West and North Regional Advisor, National Defence (DND)
    • Gwendolyn Culver · Director of Issues Management & Senior Advisor on Arctic Policy, National Defence (DND)
    Blackbird will support the Confederacy in ensuring Indigenous procurement targets are met at Canadian Forces Base Cold Lake and ensure the base and DND uphold their agreements with nearby First Nations. Read more

    Official report

  • C-5

    The Confederacy is aiming to build relationships with federal decision-makers to advance priorities on First Nations housing, health, and education, and discuss specific programs and opportunities. Read more

    Blackbird will support the Confederacy in their advocacy around Bill C-5, the One Canadian Economy Act and the Major Projects Office, including the Pathways Alliance Project.

    Confederacy of Treaty Six is examining pathways to secure increased funding for First Nations policing.

    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.