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

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Consultant lobbyist

Samira Wagner

Crestview Strategy

Meetings this Parliament
45
Since Nov 2021
45
Active registrations
8

Reported meetings

    • Braeden Caley · Member of Parliament
    • Liam Olsen · Parliamentary Affairs Advisor, House of Commons
    Seek support of this federal proposal and encourage ministers and government officials to raise and support the recommendation in discussions with federal counterparts as part of engagement leading up to the 2027 federal budget process. The objective is to accelerate critical and defence mineral projects and strengthen investment in Canada's critical minerals sector. Read more

    Obtaining support for the Association for Mineral Exploration's recommendation that the Government of Canada expand eligible expenses under the Canadian Exploration Expense (CEE) framework to include engineering and feasibility study costs associated with advancing mineral exploration projects toward development.

    Official report

    • James Christie · Director of Policy, Transport Canada (TC)
    Obtaining support for the Association for Mineral Exploration's recommendation that the Government of Canada expand eligible expenses under the Canadian Exploration Expense (CEE) framework to include engineering and feasibility study costs associated with advancing mineral exploration projects toward development. Read more

    Seek support of this federal proposal and encourage ministers and government officials to raise and support the recommendation in discussions with federal counterparts as part of engagement leading up to the 2027 federal budget process. The objective is to accelerate critical and defence mineral projects and strengthen investment in Canada's critical minerals sector.

    Official report

    • Jean-Philippe Arseneau · Chief of Staff to the Minister, Finance Canada (FIN)
    • Cheryl Cardinal · Director, Strategic Initiatives and Indigenous Equity, Finance Canada (FIN)
    Obtaining support for the Association for Mineral Exploration's recommendation that the Government of Canada expand eligible expenses under the Canadian Exploration Expense (CEE) framework to include engineering and feasibility study costs associated with advancing mineral exploration projects toward development. Read more

    Seek support of this federal proposal and encourage ministers and government officials to raise and support the recommendation in discussions with federal counterparts as part of engagement leading up to the 2027 federal budget process. The objective is to accelerate critical and defence mineral projects and strengthen investment in Canada's critical minerals sector.

    Official report

  • and 4 more
    Seek support of this federal proposal and encourage ministers and government officials to raise and support the recommendation in discussions with federal counterparts as part of engagement leading up to the 2027 federal budget process. The objective is to accelerate critical and defence mineral projects and strengthen investment in Canada's critical minerals sector. Read more

    Obtaining support for the Association for Mineral Exploration's recommendation that the Government of Canada expand eligible expenses under the Canadian Exploration Expense (CEE) framework to include engineering and feasibility study costs associated with advancing mineral exploration projects toward development.

    Official report

  • Obtaining support for the Association for Mineral Exploration's recommendation that the Government of Canada expand eligible expenses under the Canadian Exploration Expense (CEE) framework to include engineering and feasibility study costs associated with advancing mineral exploration projects toward development. Read more

    Seek support of this federal proposal and encourage ministers and government officials to raise and support the recommendation in discussions with federal counterparts as part of engagement leading up to the 2027 federal budget process. The objective is to accelerate critical and defence mineral projects and strengthen investment in Canada's critical minerals sector.

    Official report

    • Claude Guay · Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Energy and Natural Resources
    • Michael Jason · Senior Advisor - Legal and Mining, Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
    Obtaining support for the Association for Mineral Exploration's recommendation that the Government of Canada expand eligible expenses under the Canadian Exploration Expense (CEE) framework to include engineering and feasibility study costs associated with advancing mineral exploration projects toward development. Read more

    Seek support of this federal proposal and encourage ministers and government officials to raise and support the recommendation in discussions with federal counterparts as part of engagement leading up to the 2027 federal budget process. The objective is to accelerate critical and defence mineral projects and strengthen investment in Canada's critical minerals sector.

    Official report

    • Yasmin Atassi · Senior Policy Advisor, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
    • David McFarlane · Policy Director, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
    • Brian Botting · Director of Defence Industrial Strategy (Sr Advisor, Defence Industrial Strategy), Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
    Obtaining support for the Association for Mineral Exploration's recommendation that the Government of Canada expand eligible expenses under the Canadian Exploration Expense (CEE) framework to include engineering and feasibility study costs associated with advancing mineral exploration projects toward development. Read more

    Seek support of this federal proposal and encourage ministers and government officials to raise and support the recommendation in discussions with federal counterparts as part of engagement leading up to the 2027 federal budget process. The objective is to accelerate critical and defence mineral projects and strengthen investment in Canada's critical minerals sector.

    Official report

    • Varun Srivatsan · Director of Policy, Finance Canada (FIN)
    Seek support of this federal proposal and encourage ministers and government officials to raise and support the recommendation in discussions with federal counterparts as part of engagement leading up to the 2027 federal budget process. The objective is to accelerate critical and defence mineral projects and strengthen investment in Canada's critical minerals sector. Read more

    Obtaining support for the Association for Mineral Exploration's recommendation that the Government of Canada expand eligible expenses under the Canadian Exploration Expense (CEE) framework to include engineering and feasibility study costs associated with advancing mineral exploration projects toward development.

    Official report

    • Salman Arif · Director of Stakeholder Relations, Prime Minister's Office (PMO)
    Obtaining support for the Association for Mineral Exploration's recommendation that the Government of Canada expand eligible expenses under the Canadian Exploration Expense (CEE) framework to include engineering and feasibility study costs associated with advancing mineral exploration projects toward development. Read more

    Seek support of this federal proposal and encourage ministers and government officials to raise and support the recommendation in discussions with federal counterparts as part of engagement leading up to the 2027 federal budget process. The objective is to accelerate critical and defence mineral projects and strengthen investment in Canada's critical minerals sector.

    Official report

  • Elevra Lithium
    • Andrew Ghattas · Senior Director, Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
    • Michael Mattiussi · Senior Policy Analyst, Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
    • Eric Levesque · Deputy Director, Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
    • Bronwyn Azar · Senior Industry Analyst, Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
    and 1 more
    • Balsharan Rakhra · Deputy Director, Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
    Exploring funding for lithium development in Quebec.

    Official report

  • Moon River Moly Ltd
    • Dale Richardson · Senior Business Officer, Pacific Economic Development Canada (PacifiCan)
    • Tamara Trotman · Director General, Policy and Advocacy, Pacific Economic Development Canada (PacifiCan)
    • Naina Sloan · President, Pacific Economic Development Canada (PacifiCan)
    Communicating with government on the issue of critical minerals and the strategic importance molybdenum. Read more

    Communicating with government officials about the importance of molybdenum and the high-grade Davidson Deposit.

    Official report

  • Moon River Moly Ltd
    • Isabella Chan · Senior Assistant Deputy Minister, Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
    • Nigel Verret · Policy Advisor, LMS/PEB/CMCE, Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
    Communicating with government officials about the importance of molybdenum and the high-grade Davidson Deposit. Read more

    Communicating with government on the issue of critical minerals and the strategic importance molybdenum.

    Official report

    • Samir Kassam · Deputy Chief of Staff and Director of Policy, Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
    • Michael Jason · Senior Advisor - Legal and Mining, Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
    Communicating with government officials to secure capital investment, grants, and tax credits to support the restart of the Ontario graphite mine and the development of a high-tech battery materials processing facility. This includes seeking support for feasibility studies, proprietary technology commercialization, and infrastructure required to establish a sovereign source of premium graphite anode materials. Read more

    Communicating with government officials and regulators regarding any relevant regulatory processes.. The goal is to ensure efficient and transparent regulatory pathways for the development and operation of critical mineral projects and associated processing facilities.

    Supporting federal policies that enhance Canada’s critical mineral supply chain security, industrial innovation, and national security interests. This includes advocating for programs that promote domestic processing capacity, support the defence industrial base, and strengthen strategic trade partnerships with allied nations.

    Official report

    • Daniel Thomson · Manager, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
    Communicating with government officials to secure capital investment, grants, and tax credits to support the restart of the Ontario graphite mine and the development of a high-tech battery materials processing facility. This includes seeking support for feasibility studies, proprietary technology commercialization, and infrastructure required to establish a sovereign source of premium graphite anode materials. Read more

    Supporting federal policies that enhance Canada’s critical mineral supply chain security, industrial innovation, and national security interests. This includes advocating for programs that promote domestic processing capacity, support the defence industrial base, and strengthen strategic trade partnerships with allied nations.

    Official report

    • Jenny Kang · Senior Advisor, Invest in Canada Hub
    • Wonjae Byun · Investor Services Advisor, Invest in Canada Hub
    • Daniel Thomson · Manager, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
    Communicating with government officials and regulators regarding any relevant regulatory processes.. The goal is to ensure efficient and transparent regulatory pathways for the development and operation of critical mineral projects and associated processing facilities. Read more

    Communicating with government officials to secure capital investment, grants, and tax credits to support the restart of the Ontario graphite mine and the development of a high-tech battery materials processing facility. This includes seeking support for feasibility studies, proprietary technology commercialization, and infrastructure required to establish a sovereign source of premium graphite anode materials.

    Supporting federal policies that enhance Canada’s critical mineral supply chain security, industrial innovation, and national security interests. This includes advocating for programs that promote domestic processing capacity, support the defence industrial base, and strengthen strategic trade partnerships with allied nations.

    Official report

  • Solvest Inc.
    • Stephan Bowman · Manager, Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada (CIRNAC)
    • Barbara Gray · Environmental Policy Analyst, Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada (CIRNAC)
    • Cheri-Ann MacKinlay · Deputy Portfolio Director, Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
    Communicating with government officials about collaboration between the Government of Canada and Solvest to support renewable energy development in remote northern communities. Read more

    Discussing opportunities and alignment of Solvest’s renewable energy project priorities with those of the Government of Canada, including potential funding partnerships, pilots, or expanded energy service delivery in Nunavut, the Yukon, and Northwest Territories.

    Official report

  • Elevra Lithium
    Exploring funding for lithium development in Quebec.

    Official report

    • Noel Walker · Initiatives Officer, Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario
    • Ron Begin · Initiatives Officer, Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario
    Communicating with government officials to secure capital investment, grants, and tax credits to support the restart of the Ontario graphite mine and the development of a high-tech battery materials processing facility. This includes seeking support for feasibility studies, proprietary technology commercialization, and infrastructure required to establish a sovereign source of premium graphite anode materials. Read more

    Communicating with government officials and regulators regarding any relevant regulatory processes.. The goal is to ensure efficient and transparent regulatory pathways for the development and operation of critical mineral projects and associated processing facilities.

    Supporting federal policies that enhance Canada’s critical mineral supply chain security, industrial innovation, and national security interests. This includes advocating for programs that promote domestic processing capacity, support the defence industrial base, and strengthen strategic trade partnerships with allied nations.

    Official report

  • Elevra Lithium
    • Penela Guy · Strategic Advisor for the Province of Quebec, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
    Exploring funding for lithium development in Quebec.

    Official report

    • Benoit Tessier · Director General, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
    Communicating with government officials and regulators regarding any relevant regulatory processes.. The goal is to ensure efficient and transparent regulatory pathways for the development and operation of critical mineral projects and associated processing facilities. Read more

    Communicating with government officials to secure capital investment, grants, and tax credits to support the restart of the Ontario graphite mine and the development of a high-tech battery materials processing facility. This includes seeking support for feasibility studies, proprietary technology commercialization, and infrastructure required to establish a sovereign source of premium graphite anode materials.

    Supporting federal policies that enhance Canada’s critical mineral supply chain security, industrial innovation, and national security interests. This includes advocating for programs that promote domestic processing capacity, support the defence industrial base, and strengthen strategic trade partnerships with allied nations.

    Official report

    • Marie-Élise Maurice · Director, Critical Minerals Infrastructure and Regional Strategies, Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
    • Bronwyn Azar · Senior Industry Analyst, Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
    • Michael Ching · Senior Policy Advisor, Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
    • Heather Hull · Deputy Director, Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
    and 3 more
    • Jasper Paredes · Policy Analyst, Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
    • Robbie Frank · Policy Analyst, Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
    • Balsharan Rakhra · Deputy Director, Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
    Supporting federal policies that enhance Canada’s critical mineral supply chain security, industrial innovation, and national security interests. This includes advocating for programs that promote domestic processing capacity, support the defence industrial base, and strengthen strategic trade partnerships with allied nations. Read more

    Communicating with government officials and regulators regarding any relevant regulatory processes.. The goal is to ensure efficient and transparent regulatory pathways for the development and operation of critical mineral projects and associated processing facilities.

    Communicating with government officials to secure capital investment, grants, and tax credits to support the restart of the Ontario graphite mine and the development of a high-tech battery materials processing facility. This includes seeking support for feasibility studies, proprietary technology commercialization, and infrastructure required to establish a sovereign source of premium graphite anode materials.

    Official report

  • Elevra Lithium
    Exploring funding for lithium development in Quebec.

    Official report

  • Elevra Lithium
    Exploring funding for lithium development in Quebec.

    Official report

    • Richard Duke · Senior Issues and Western Regional Advisor, Global Affairs Canada (GAC)
    Supplier Diversity Alliance Canada (SDAC) aims to advance equitable and inclusive procurement practices by increasing economic opportunities for diverse suppliers that include Women, Black, Indigenous Peoples, Refugee, Racialized, Persons with Disabilities, and 2SLGBTQ+ entrepreneurs. Read more

    Official report

    • Ali Ehsassi · Parliamentary Secretary, Privy Council Office (PCO)
    Supplier Diversity Alliance Canada (SDAC) aims to advance equitable and inclusive procurement practices by increasing economic opportunities for diverse suppliers that include Women, Black, Indigenous Peoples, Refugee, Racialized, Persons with Disabilities, and 2SLGBTQ+ entrepreneurs. 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.