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

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Consultant lobbyist

Kent Hehr

Northern Arc Public Affairs

Former public offices

  • Minister, Minister, Sport and Persons with Disabilities (2017–2018)
  • Associate Minister, Associate Minister, National Defence (2015–2017)
  • Minister, Minister, Veterans Affairs (2015–2017)
Meetings this Parliament
59
Since Nov 2021
59
Active registrations
23

Reported meetings

    • Annina Plummer · North and Prairies Desk, Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada (HICC)
    Recognition of semi-underground deep collection waste containment systems as eligible housing-enabling and community infrastructure within Build Canada Homes design standards and Build Community Strong Fund asset-class eligibility criteria. Read more

    Official report

    • Annina Plummer · North and Prairies Desk, Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada (HICC)
    Building-integrated photovoltaic cladding systems for federal housing, infrastructure, and facility construction aligned with the Buy Canadian Policy procurement framework and net-zero building standards. Read more

    Federal funding for clean technology manufacturing expansion and research and development for next-generation building-integrated photovoltaic systems through FedDev Ontario BSP, NRC IRAP, and Strategic Response Fund Net-Zero Accelerator.

    Official report

  • CADEX Defence Inc.
    • Renee Filiatrault · Senior Advisor, National Defence (DND)
    Matters respecting export controls and the Firearm Country Control List (FCCL) as they apply to Canadian small arms manufacturers. Read more

    Matters respecting the structure and membership of the Munitions Supply Program (MSP).

    Official report

    • Damien O'Brien · Sr Regional Advisor for Ontario, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
    Federal funding for clean technology manufacturing expansion and research and development for next-generation building-integrated photovoltaic systems through FedDev Ontario BSP, NRC IRAP, and Strategic Response Fund Net-Zero Accelerator. Read more

    Official report

  • RiskThinking.ai
    • Samir Kassam · Deputy Chief of Staff and Director of Policy, Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
    National Adaptation Strategy, with respect to standardized physical climate risk data infrastructure for federal adaptation programs Read more

    PSPC AI Source List and Innovative Solutions Canada program, with respect to federal procurement of climate risk analytics services

    Environment and Climate Change Canada climate information services, with respect to procurement of forward-looking physical climate risk data

    Official report

  • RiskThinking.ai
    • Fiona Simons · Policy Advisor, Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada (HICC)
    • Mary-Elizabeth Power · Director of Policy, Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada (HICC)
    Infrastructure Canada and Canada Infrastructure Bank mandates, with respect to climate risk assessment of federal public infrastructure Read more

    PSPC AI Source List and Innovative Solutions Canada program, with respect to federal procurement of climate risk analytics services

    National Adaptation Strategy, with respect to standardized physical climate risk data infrastructure for federal adaptation programs

    Official report

  • RiskThinking.ai
    • Wilder Walker-Stewart · Director of Policy, Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC)
    PSPC AI Source List and Innovative Solutions Canada program, with respect to federal procurement of climate risk analytics services

    Official report

  • GroupeTAQ
    • Chantal Riendeau · Senior Lead, Engagement, Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
    • Sherri Van de Hoef · Manager - Monitoring, Reporting and Engagement, Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
    Matters affecting the implementation of the Accessible Canada Act and the Disability Inclusion Action Plan as they relate to adapted enterprises providing inclusive employment to persons with disabilities. Read more

    Matters affecting implementation of the Accessible Canada Act and the Disability Inclusion Action Plan as they relate to adapted enterprises providing inclusive employment.

    To seek funding under the ESDC Opportunities Fund for Persons with Disabilities.

    Official report

    • Martin Ahrens · Sr Analyst, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
    • Emilie Tessier · Sr Investment Analyst, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
    Federal funding for clean technology manufacturing expansion and research and development for next-generation building-integrated photovoltaic systems through FedDev Ontario BSP, NRC IRAP, and Strategic Response Fund Net-Zero Accelerator. Read more

    Official report

  • GroupeTAQ
    • Cédrick Devedeux Delorme · Policy Advisor, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
    To seek funding under the CED Quebec Economic Development Program (QEDP) for organizational capacity development, food-processing infrastructure and quality-assurance capacity development. Read more

    Official report

  • GroupeTAQ
    • Sebastian Clarke · Director of Policy, Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
    To seek funding under the ESDC Opportunities Fund for Persons with Disabilities. Read more

    To seek funding under the ESDC Enabling Accessibility Fund for workplace accessibility improvements.

    Official report

  • GroupeTAQ
    • Yasmin Veiga · Regional Advisor, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
    To seek funding under the ESDC Opportunities Fund for Persons with Disabilities. Read more

    To seek funding under the Local Food Infrastructure Fund (LFIF) for community food-security and food-distribution activities.

    To seek funding under the ESDC Enabling Accessibility Fund for workplace accessibility improvements.

    To seek funding under the CED Quebec Economic Development Program (QEDP) for organizational capacity development, food-processing infrastructure and quality-assurance capacity development.

    Matters affecting the federal food security strategy as it relates to the food-processing and food-security activities of an adapted enterprise.

    Official report

  • GroupeTAQ
    • Laurent Blanchard · Policy Advisor, Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC)
    Communications with federal officials regarding the domestic manufacture and procurement of military snowshoes (cold-weather mobility equipment) produced in Canada by an adapted enterprise. Activities include ensuring awareness of Canadian production capacity, NATO-accredited military product lines, and Buy Canadian considerations in defence procurement, and positioning a Quebec-based manufacturer as a domestic supplier. Read more

    Matters affecting implementation of the Accessible Canada Act and the Disability Inclusion Action Plan as they relate to adapted enterprises providing inclusive employment.

    Matters affecting federal Buy Canadian policies and domestic manufacturing resilience initiatives as they relate to Canadian-manufactured consumer goods produced by adapted enterprises.

    Official report

  • Trident Pump Inc.
    • Michael Patey · Master Warrant Officer / Adjum, National Defence (DND)
    • Hai-Xu Sai · Captain, National Defence (DND)
    Details: Department of National Defence programs and procurement mechanisms, with respect to IDEaS (Innovation for Defence Excellence and Security) Competitive Projects funding, NRC IRAP Defence Investment (DI) Assist program, NATO Stock Number (NSN) sponsorship for procurement facilitation, cross-departmental introductions to DND procurement, Defence Construction Canada, and CANSOFCOM, and inclusion of Trident Pump Inc. in capability briefings and innovation showcases ahead of the 2026 wildfire season. Read more

    Official report

  • RiskThinking.ai
    • Leif Stephanson · Director, Treasury Board Of Canada Secretariat (TBS)
    • Beth Lavender · Senior Advisor, Treasury Board Of Canada Secretariat (TBS)
    • Nick Xenos · Executive Director, Treasury Board Of Canada Secretariat (TBS)
    PSPC AI Source List and Innovative Solutions Canada program, with respect to federal procurement of climate risk analytics services Read more

    Environment and Climate Change Canada climate information services, with respect to procurement of forward-looking physical climate risk data

    Pan-Canadian Artificial Intelligence Strategy, with respect to Canadian-built AI platforms for climate risk modeling.

    Infrastructure Canada and Canada Infrastructure Bank mandates, with respect to climate risk assessment of federal public infrastructure

    National Adaptation Strategy, with respect to standardized physical climate risk data infrastructure for federal adaptation programs

    Official report

    • Tamara McNulty · Senior Director - Procurement, Grants and Contributions Branch, Chief Financial Officer Directorate, Parks Canada (PC)
    • Mikailou Sy · Field Unit Superintendent, Parks Canada (PC)
    Pursuing Parks Canada contracts for waste containment infrastructure, supporting operational efficiency. Read more

    Pursuing federal government contracts for 100 per cent Canadian-manufactured waste infrastructure under federal Buy Canadian policy.

    Official report

    • Tanveerkaur Tur · Sr Advisor, Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev)
    Building-integrated photovoltaic cladding systems for federal housing, infrastructure, and facility construction aligned with the Buy Canadian Policy procurement framework and net-zero building standards. Read more

    Federal funding for clean technology manufacturing expansion and research and development for next-generation building-integrated photovoltaic systems through FedDev Ontario BSP, NRC IRAP, and Strategic Response Fund Net-Zero Accelerator.

    Official report

    • Simone Racanelli · Senior Advisor, Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions
    Building-integrated photovoltaic cladding systems for federal housing, infrastructure, and facility construction aligned with the Buy Canadian Policy procurement framework and net-zero building standards. Read more

    Federal funding for clean technology manufacturing expansion and research and development for next-generation building-integrated photovoltaic systems through FedDev Ontario BSP, NRC IRAP, and Strategic Response Fund Net-Zero Accelerator.

    Official report

  • GroupeTAQ
    • Ezechiel Nana · Regional Advisor, National Defence (DND)
    Matters affecting federal Buy Canadian policies and domestic manufacturing resilience initiatives as they relate to Canadian-manufactured consumer goods produced by adapted enterprises. Read more

    Communications with federal officials regarding the domestic manufacture and procurement of military snowshoes (cold-weather mobility equipment) produced in Canada by an adapted enterprise. Activities include ensuring awareness of Canadian production capacity, NATO-accredited military product lines, and Buy Canadian considerations in defence procurement, and positioning a Quebec-based manufacturer as a domestic supplier.

    Official report

  • RiskThinking.ai
    • Matthew Stanton · Policy and Ontario Advisor, Prairies Economic Development Canada (PrairiesCan)
    OSFI Guideline B-15, with respect to climate risk disclosure data requirements and the Standardized Climate Scenario Exercise Read more

    Environment and Climate Change Canada climate information services, with respect to procurement of forward-looking physical climate risk data

    National Adaptation Strategy, with respect to standardized physical climate risk data infrastructure for federal adaptation programs

    Official report

  • RiskThinking.ai
    • Matthew O'Connell · Deputy Director Financial Sector Policy, Finance Canada (FIN)
    • Varun Srivatsan · Director of Policy, Finance Canada (FIN)
    National Adaptation Strategy, with respect to standardized physical climate risk data infrastructure for federal adaptation programs Read more

    Canada's Green Finance Taxonomy and Sustainable Finance Roadmap, with respect to climate risk data requirements for taxonomy implementation

    Environment and Climate Change Canada climate information services, with respect to procurement of forward-looking physical climate risk data

    Infrastructure Canada and Canada Infrastructure Bank mandates, with respect to climate risk assessment of federal public infrastructure

    OSFI Guideline B-15, with respect to climate risk disclosure data requirements and the Standardized Climate Scenario Exercise

    Official report

    • Richard Davies · Regional Advisor – Prairies & North, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
    Matters affecting the development of the Next Agricultural Policy Framework and related program eligibility criteria for applied research associations. Read more

    To discuss opportunities under Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada’s Collaborative Research Framework for applied research partnerships.

    Official report

  • RiskThinking.ai
    • Simon Wood · Senior Parliamentary Affairs Advisor, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
    National Adaptation Strategy, with respect to standardized physical climate risk data infrastructure for federal adaptation programs Read more

    Pan-Canadian Artificial Intelligence Strategy, with respect to Canadian-built AI platforms for climate risk modeling.

    Official report

  • RiskThinking.ai
    • Mark Schaan · Associate Deputy Minister, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
    • Kofi Kobia · Director, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
    • Samir Chhabra · Director General, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
    Infrastructure Canada and Canada Infrastructure Bank mandates, with respect to climate risk assessment of federal public infrastructure Read more

    Pan-Canadian Artificial Intelligence Strategy, with respect to Canadian-built AI platforms for climate risk modeling.

    National Adaptation Strategy, with respect to standardized physical climate risk data infrastructure for federal adaptation programs

    Official report

    • Tracy Karuhogo · Regional Policy Advisor, Prairies, Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada (CIRNAC)
    Land negotiations with the Government of Canada.

    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.