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

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Consultant lobbyist

Sarah Smith

Blackbird Strategies, Ltd.

Former public offices

  • Correspondence Analyst, Ministerial Correspondence Unit, Ministry of Justice Canada (2024–2025)
  • Student Guide, Veterans Affairs Canada, Veterans Affairs Canada (2016–2016)
  • Part-time Student Receptionist, Department of Western Economic Diversification - FSWEP, Department of Western Economic Diversification - Federal Student Work Experience Program (2013–2013)
Meetings this Parliament
35
Since Nov 2021
35
Active registrations
4

Reported meetings

    • Drew Graham · Senior Military Advisor, Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC)
    • Nicolas Nabaa · Director General, Submarines, Arctic and Space Defence Sector, Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC)
    Engage the federal government in discussions on procurement policy and industrial policy with the aim of creating more economic opportunities for Indigenous communities and companies. Read more

    Official report

  • The North West Company
    • Lori Idlout · Member of Parliament
    • Benjamin Wiles · Chief of Staff, House of Commons
    We are meeting with public office holders to discuss programs and policies to improve economic conditions in the North, including Nutrition North Canada which is a retail subsidy that is fully passed on to consumers to make nutritious food and some essential items more affordable and accessible. Read more

    We are meeting with public office holders to discuss recent Temporary Foreign Worker Program changes, focusing on compliance requirements, operational impacts, and workforce continuity for affected northern stores.

    We are meeting with public office holders to discuss the benefits of critical infrastructure investments in the north , including benefits to those in rural and Indigenous communities.

    Official report

    • Galen Richardson · Director of Stakeholder Relations, Intergovernmental Affairs Secretariat (IGA)
    Engage the federal government in discussions on procurement policy and industrial policy with the aim of creating more economic opportunities for Indigenous communities and companies. Read more

    Official report

    • Christopher Sullivan · Manager, Commercial, Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC)
    • Kate Svazas · Senior Director, Procurement, Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC)
    • Kevin Trépanier · Military Advisor to DIA, Lieutenant Colonel, Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC)
    Engage the federal government in discussions on procurement policy and industrial policy with the aim of creating more economic opportunities for Indigenous communities and companies. Read more

    Official report

  • The North West Company
    • Shams Osman · Constituency Assistant, House of Commons
    We are meeting with public office holders to discuss recent Temporary Foreign Worker Program changes, focusing on compliance requirements, operational impacts, and workforce continuity for affected northern stores. Read more

    Official report

  • We are meeting with public office holders to discuss recent Temporary Foreign Worker Program changes, focusing on compliance requirements, operational impacts, and workforce continuity for affected northern stores. Read more

    Official report

  • Arranging meetings with officials to address the barriers faced by women and gender diverse people seeking and serving in elected office such as, financial, harassment, and gender bias. We will be also seeking funding to address such barriers. Read more

    Arranging meetings to discuss the modernization of legislatures to ensure they are more gender-inclusive, family-friendly, and a workplace free from harassment.

    Arranging meetings with officials to address the barriers faced by women and gender diverse people seeking and serving in elected office such as, financial, harassment, and gender bias.

    Arrange meetings to obtain funding from the Department of Women and Gender Equality for leadership programming to increase the participation of women and gender-diverse people in Canada's political sphere.

    Official report

    • Alyth Roos · Special Assistant Policy, Prime Minister's Office (PMO)
    Arranging meetings to discuss the modernization of legislatures to ensure they are more gender-inclusive, family-friendly, and a workplace free from harassment. Read more

    Arrange meetings to obtain funding from the Department of Women and Gender Equality for leadership programming to increase the participation of women and gender-diverse people in Canada's political sphere.

    Arranging meetings with officials to address the barriers faced by women and gender diverse people seeking and serving in elected office such as, financial, harassment, and gender bias.

    Arranging meetings with officials to address the barriers faced by women and gender diverse people seeking and serving in elected office such as, financial, harassment, and gender bias. We will be also seeking funding to address such barriers.

    Official report

    • Frances McRae · Deputy Minister, Women and Gender Equality (WAGE)
    Arranging meetings with officials to address the barriers faced by women and gender diverse people seeking and serving in elected office such as, financial, harassment, and gender bias. Read more

    Arranging meetings to discuss the modernization of legislatures to ensure they are more gender-inclusive, family-friendly, and a workplace free from harassment.

    Arranging meetings with officials to address the barriers faced by women and gender diverse people seeking and serving in elected office such as, financial, harassment, and gender bias. We will be also seeking funding to address such barriers.

    Arrange meetings to obtain funding from the Department of Women and Gender Equality for leadership programming to increase the participation of women and gender-diverse people in Canada's political sphere.

    Official report

  • Arranging meetings to discuss the modernization of legislatures to ensure they are more gender-inclusive, family-friendly, and a workplace free from harassment. Read more

    Arranging meetings with officials to address the barriers faced by women and gender diverse people seeking and serving in elected office such as, financial, harassment, and gender bias. We will be also seeking funding to address such barriers.

    Arranging meetings with officials to address the barriers faced by women and gender diverse people seeking and serving in elected office such as, financial, harassment, and gender bias.

    Arrange meetings to obtain funding from the Department of Women and Gender Equality for leadership programming to increase the participation of women and gender-diverse people in Canada's political sphere.

    Official report

  • Arranging meetings with officials to address the barriers faced by women and gender diverse people seeking and serving in elected office such as, financial, harassment, and gender bias. Read more

    Arrange meetings to obtain funding from the Department of Women and Gender Equality for leadership programming to increase the participation of women and gender-diverse people in Canada's political sphere.

    Arranging meetings with officials to address the barriers faced by women and gender diverse people seeking and serving in elected office such as, financial, harassment, and gender bias. We will be also seeking funding to address such barriers.

    Arranging meetings to discuss the modernization of legislatures to ensure they are more gender-inclusive, family-friendly, and a workplace free from harassment.

    Official report

    • Carina Gabriele · Director Of Policy, Women and Gender Equality (WAGE)
    Arranging meetings with officials to address the barriers faced by women and gender diverse people seeking and serving in elected office such as, financial, harassment, and gender bias. Read more

    Arrange meetings to obtain funding from the Department of Women and Gender Equality for leadership programming to increase the participation of women and gender-diverse people in Canada's political sphere.

    Arranging meetings with officials to address the barriers faced by women and gender diverse people seeking and serving in elected office such as, financial, harassment, and gender bias. We will be also seeking funding to address such barriers.

    Arranging meetings to discuss the modernization of legislatures to ensure they are more gender-inclusive, family-friendly, and a workplace free from harassment.

    Official report

  • Chiefs of Ontario
    • Robert Tay-Burroughs · Senior Analyst, Justice Canada (JC)

    C-9

    Meetings with Public Office Holders and elected officials to support residential school commemoration, combat denialism and implement the Murray report obligations. This work includes proposing amendments to Bill C-9 An Act to amend the Criminal Code (hate propaganda, hate crime and access to religious or cultural places). Read more

    Official report

  • Nunatsiavut Government
    • Emmaleigh Munro · Policy Advisor, Transport Canada (TC)
    • Mairin Sullivan · Regional Advisor, Atlantic, Transport Canada (TC)
    Engaging with decision makers on the issue of improvements to infrastructure in Nunatsiavut including the Nain airport, broadband internet access, housing and community infrastructure. Read more

    Official report

  • Chiefs of Ontario
    • Laurie Sargent · Assistant Deputy Minister, Justice Canada (JC)
    • Owen Ripley · Senior Assistant Deputy Minister, Justice Canada (JC)
    • Seetal Sunga · Acting General Counsel, Justice Canada (JC)
    • Subra Mir · Paralegal, Justice Canada (JC)
    and 6 more
    • Darlene Bess · Assistant Deputy Minister, Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada (CIRNAC)
    • Krista Robertson · Director General, Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada (CIRNAC)
    • Genevieve Charrois · Director General, Parks Canada (PC)
    • Philippe Thompson · Senior Assistant Deputy Minister, Indigenous Services Canada (ISC)
    • Grace Tang · Manager, Canadian Heritage (PCH)
    • Julie-Anne Lemire · Director, Library and Archives Canada (LAC)

    C-9

    Meetings with Public Office Holders and elected officials to support residential school commemoration, combat denialism and implement the Murray report obligations. This work includes proposing amendments to Bill C-9 An Act to amend the Criminal Code (hate propaganda, hate crime and access to religious or cultural places). Read more

    Official report

  • Chiefs of Ontario

    C-9

    Meetings with Public Office Holders and elected officials to support residential school commemoration, combat denialism and implement the Murray report obligations. This work includes proposing amendments to Bill C-9 An Act to amend the Criminal Code (hate propaganda, hate crime and access to religious or cultural places). Read more

    Official report

  • Chiefs of Ontario
    • Michelle Kovacevic · Deputy Minister, Indigenous Services Canada (ISC)

    C-9

    Meetings with Public Office Holders and elected officials to support residential school commemoration, combat denialism and implement the Murray report obligations. This work includes proposing amendments to Bill C-9 An Act to amend the Criminal Code (hate propaganda, hate crime and access to religious or cultural places). Read more

    Official report

  • Chiefs of Ontario
    • Waleed Saleem · Policy Advisor, Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada (CIRNAC)
    • Darlene Bess · Assistant Deputy Minister, Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada (CIRNAC)

    C-9

    Meetings with Public Office Holders and elected officials to support residential school commemoration, combat denialism and implement the Murray report obligations. This work includes proposing amendments to Bill C-9 An Act to amend the Criminal Code (hate propaganda, hate crime and access to religious or cultural places). Read more

    Official report

  • Chiefs of Ontario

    C-9

    Meetings with Public Office Holders and elected officials to support residential school commemoration, combat denialism and implement the Murray report obligations. This work includes proposing amendments to Bill C-9 An Act to amend the Criminal Code (hate propaganda, hate crime and access to religious or cultural places). Read more

    Official report

  • Chiefs of Ontario
    • David Arnot · Senator, Senate of Canada
    • Bernadette Clement · Senator, Senate of Canada

    C-9

    Meetings with Public Office Holders and elected officials to support residential school commemoration, combat denialism and implement the Murray report obligations. This work includes proposing amendments to Bill C-9 An Act to amend the Criminal Code (hate propaganda, hate crime and access to religious or cultural places). Read more

    Official report

    • Pavan Sapra · Director of Policy and Operations, Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC)
    • Laurent Blanchard · Policy Advisor, Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC)
    Engage the federal government in discussions on procurement policy and industrial policy with the aim of creating more economic opportunities for Indigenous communities and companies. Read more

    Official report

    • Brian Botting · Director of Defence Industrial Strategy (Sr Advisor, Defence Industrial Strategy), Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
    Engage the federal government in discussions on procurement policy and industrial policy with the aim of creating more economic opportunities for Indigenous communities and companies. Read more

    Official report

  • Chiefs of Ontario

    C-9

    Meetings with Public Office Holders and elected officials to support residential school commemoration, combat denialism and implement the Murray report obligations. This work includes proposing amendments to Bill C-9 An Act to amend the Criminal Code (hate propaganda, hate crime and access to religious or cultural places). Read more

    Official report

  • The North West Company
    • Jeff Labonte · Assistant Deputy Minister, Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
    • Michael Rau · Director General, Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
    • John Fabiano · Deputy Director, Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
    We will be speaking and meeting with designated public office holders about a matter that relates to the cancellation of the carbon charge. This decision did not include a mechanism for Canada to refund businesses and communities for carbon charges paid on fuel purchased before the repeal but sold after April 1, 2025, an issue of importance specifically in Northern and Indigenous communities.. Read more

    We are meeting with public office holders to discuss programs and policies to improve economic conditions in the North, including Nutrition North Canada which is a retail subsidy that is fully passed on to consumers to make nutritious food and some essential items more affordable and accessible.

    We are meeting with public office holders to discuss the benefits of critical infrastructure investments in the north , including benefits to those in rural and Indigenous communities.

    Official report

  • The North West Company
    • Georgina Lloyd · Assistant Deputy Minister, Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada (CIRNAC)
    • Wayne Walsh · Director General, Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada (CIRNAC)
    We will be speaking and meeting with designated public office holders about a matter that relates to the cancellation of the carbon charge. This decision did not include a mechanism for Canada to refund businesses and communities for carbon charges paid on fuel purchased before the repeal but sold after April 1, 2025, an issue of importance specifically in Northern and Indigenous communities.. Read more

    We are meeting with public office holders to discuss the benefits of critical infrastructure investments in the north , including benefits to those in rural and Indigenous communities.

    We are meeting with public office holders to discuss programs and policies to improve economic conditions in the North, including Nutrition North Canada which is a retail subsidy that is fully passed on to consumers to make nutritious food and some essential items more affordable and accessible.

    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.