Organization
Imagine Canada
- Meetings this Parliament
- 100
- With MPs
- 27
- Since Nov 2021
- 277
- Active registrations
- 1
Most recent reported meeting: Sep 15, 2026.
Lobbying by Imagine Canada: its registrations, its lobbyists, the bills it has named and every meeting it has reported with federal office holders since November 2021.
← LobbyingBills they've lobbied on
Named in their own descriptions of meetings or of their registration. Their words are quoted below each bill.
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Bill S-222 13 mentions · latest Oct 13, 2026 In registration
“Bill S-222 and S-216: Amendments enabling partnerships with non-qualified donees.”
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Bill S-216 44-1 (previous Parliament) 23 mentions · latest Oct 13, 2026 In registration
“Bill S-222 and S-216: Amendments enabling partnerships with non-qualified donees.”
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Bill S-222 44-1 (previous Parliament) 8 mentions · latest Dec 2, 2024 In registration
“Bill S-222 and Bill S-216: Discussions pertaining to the advancement of this legislation that seeks an amendment to the Income Tax Act to enable new regulation of charities…”
Who they meet
Since the current Parliament opened.
MPs
- Leslie Church Liberal 5
- Chi Nguyen Liberal 2
- Andréanne Larouche Bloc Québécois 2
- Jake Sawatzky Liberal 1
- Stephanie McLean Liberal 1
- Billy Morin Conservative 1
- Karim Bardeesy Liberal 1
- Fares Al Soud Liberal 1
- Madeleine Chenette Liberal 1
- Natilien Joseph Liberal 1
- Eric St-Pierre Liberal 1
- Caroline Desrochers Liberal 1
Institutions
- House of Commons39
- Finance Canada (FIN)14
- Senate of Canada9
- Canada Revenue Agency (CRA)9
- Statistics Canada (StatCan)7
- Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)5
- Canadian Heritage (PCH)5
- Global Affairs Canada (GAC)4
Registrations in effect
In-house (organization) In effect since Oct 13, 2026 Receives government funding
Filed by Bruce MacDonald, President and Chief Executive Officer
Lobbyists
- Bruce MacDonald · President and Chief Executive Officer
- Cathy Barr · Senior Advisor, Research & Data
- Chantal Edwards · Public Policy Analyst
- Emily Jensen · Manager, Strategic Advocacy
- Jodene Baker · Vice-President, Research, Advocacy & External Relations
- Mathilde Ponson · Coordinator, Policy and Advocacy
- Émilie Pontbriand · Director, Strategic Communications
Institutions they may lobby: Canada Revenue Agency (CRA), Canadian Heritage (PCH), Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC), Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC), Finance Canada (FIN), Global Affairs Canada (GAC), House of Commons, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED), Office of the Commissioner of Lobbying (OCL), Prime Minister's Office (PMO), Privy Council Office (PCO), Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC), Senate of Canada, Statistics Canada (StatCan), Treasury Board Of Canada Secretariat (TBS), Women and Gender Equality (WAGE)
What they're lobbying on (16)Hide details
- Seeking government recognition and support for the establishment of an official Nonprofit Sector Appreciation Day to acknowledge the contributions of non-profit organizations across the jurisdiction.
- Communications about the review of the Lobbying Act, including the Commissioner of Lobbying’s recommendations to the Standing Committee on Access to Information, Privacy and Ethics.
- Discussion about the impact of the Comprehensive Expenditure Review on the Nonprofit sector
- Preparation for e-filing webinars for charities; Discussion about the Comprehensive Expenditure Review
- Supporting implementation of Senate Committee recommendations on the charitable sector.
- Addressing disruptions to donations due to postal strikes; tax credit timing adjustments.
- Advocating for financial relief and policy responses to emergencies and rising issues (e.g., tariffs).
- Inclusion of charities in SME-focused programs like Mitacs and BDC advisory services.
- Budget consultations re: charitable giving incentives, regulatory reforms, and program access.
- Bill S-222 and S-216: Amendments enabling partnerships with non-qualified donees.
- Support for the Canadian Centre for Nonprofit Digital Resilience and digital skills development. Supporting sector-wide digital capacity and transformation.
- Advancing reform of the disbursement quota for registered charities.
- Improving access and equity in federal funding programs for nonprofits and charities.
- Strengthening workforce supports for paid and unpaid nonprofit labour.
- Supporting federal data collection (e.g., Satellite Account, national nonprofit surveys).
- Advocating for a federal “home” in government for the nonprofit sector. Building knowledge on the activities of the nonprofit sector.
Registration 897775-11586-64. Look it up in the official Registry
Reported meetings
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Reported by Bruce MacDonald · In-house (organization)
- Eric St-Pierre · Member of Parliament
- Katherine Hay · Senator, Senate of Canada
Seeking government recognition and support for the establishment of an official Nonprofit Sector Appreciation Day to acknowledge the contributions of non-profit organizations across the jurisdiction. Read more
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Reported by Bruce MacDonald · In-house (organization)
- Blaine Langdon · Director Of Policy, Finance Canada (FIN)
Budget consultations re: charitable giving incentives, regulatory reforms, and program access.
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Reported by Bruce MacDonald · In-house (organization)
- Patric Fournier-Savard · Survey Manager, Statistics Canada (StatCan)
- Steven Earl · Analyst, Statistics Canada (StatCan)
- Christy Lenhardt · Analyst, Statistics Canada (StatCan)
- Rachel Leistra · Analyst, Statistics Canada (StatCan)
Supporting federal data collection (e.g., Satellite Account, national nonprofit surveys).
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Reported by Bruce MacDonald · In-house (organization)
- Katherine Hay · Senator, Senate of Canada
Improving access and equity in federal funding programs for nonprofits and charities.
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Reported by Bruce MacDonald · In-house (organization)
- Blaine Langdon · Director Of Policy, Finance Canada (FIN)
Improving access and equity in federal funding programs for nonprofits and charities.
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Reported by Bruce MacDonald · In-house (organization)
- Nancy Belanger · Commissioner of Lobbying, Office of the Commissioner of Lobbying (OCL)
- Kelley Love · Director, Registration, Policy and Public affairs, Office of the Commissioner of Lobbying (OCL)
Communications about the review of the Lobbying Act, including the Commissioner of Lobbying’s recommendations to the Standing Committee on Access to Information, Privacy and Ethics. Read more
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Reported by Bruce MacDonald · In-house (organization)
- Fares Al Soud · Member of Parliament
Improving access and equity in federal funding programs for nonprofits and charities.
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Reported by Bruce MacDonald · In-house (organization)
- Kabisan Thanendran · Policy Advisor, Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC)
Improving access and equity in federal funding programs for nonprofits and charities.
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Reported by Bruce MacDonald · In-house (organization)
- Patric Fournier-Savard · Survey Manager, Statistics Canada (StatCan)
- Steven Earl · Analyst, Statistics Canada (StatCan)
Supporting federal data collection (e.g., Satellite Account, national nonprofit surveys).
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Reported by Bruce MacDonald · In-house (organization)
- Blaine Langdon · Director Of Policy, Finance Canada (FIN)
Budget consultations re: charitable giving incentives, regulatory reforms, and program access. Read more
Advancing reform of the disbursement quota for registered charities.
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Reported by Bruce MacDonald · In-house (organization)
- Chris Li · Director Chris Li, Centre for Special Business Projects, Statistics Canada (StatCan)
- Brenda Bugge · Director, National Economic Accounts Division, Statistics Canada (StatCan)
- Scott McLeish · Director, Statistics Canada (StatCan)
- Eric Olson · Director, Centre for Statistics on Housing and Income, Statistics Canada (StatCan)
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- Steve Trites · Director, Centre for Population Health Data, Statistics Canada (StatCan)
Supporting federal data collection (e.g., Satellite Account, national nonprofit surveys). Read more
Improving access and equity in federal funding programs for nonprofits and charities.
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Reported by Bruce MacDonald · In-house (organization)
- Cedrick Devedeux Delorme · Policy Advisor, Global Affairs Canada (GAC)
- Connor Fisher · Ontario Regional Advisor, House of Commons
- Carina Gabriele · Director of Policy, House of Commons
- Juan David Gonzalez · Senior Policy Advisor, House of Commons
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- Elizabeth Wong · Policy advisor, House of Commons
Improving access and equity in federal funding programs for nonprofits and charities.
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Reported by Bruce MacDonald · In-house (organization)
- Philip Lawrence · Member of Parliament
Improving access and equity in federal funding programs for nonprofits and charities.
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Reported by Bruce MacDonald · In-house (organization)
- Jake Sawatzky · Member of Parliament
Improving access and equity in federal funding programs for nonprofits and charities.
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Reported by Bruce MacDonald · In-house (organization)
- Andréanne Larouche · Member of Parliament
Improving access and equity in federal funding programs for nonprofits and charities.
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Reported by Bruce MacDonald · In-house (organization)
- Steven Guilbeault · Member of Parliament, House of Commons
Improving access and equity in federal funding programs for nonprofits and charities.
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Reported by Bruce MacDonald · In-house (organization)
- Madeleine Chenette · Member of Parliament
Improving access and equity in federal funding programs for nonprofits and charities.
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Reported by Bruce MacDonald · In-house (organization)
- Karim Bardeesy · Member of Parliament
Improving access and equity in federal funding programs for nonprofits and charities.
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Reported by Bruce MacDonald · In-house (organization)
- Brent Bauer · Director, Grants and Contributions Innovation, Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
- Michelle Kealey · Senior Director, Treasury Board Of Canada Secretariat (TBS)
Improving access and equity in federal funding programs for nonprofits and charities.
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Reported by Bruce MacDonald · In-house (organization)
- Peter Fragiskatos · Member of Parliament
Improving access and equity in federal funding programs for nonprofits and charities.
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Reported by Bruce MacDonald · In-house (organization)
- Theressa Bagnall · Director, Office of Grants and Contributions (HEALTH), Health Canada (HC)
Improving access and equity in federal funding programs for nonprofits and charities.
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Reported by Bruce MacDonald · In-house (organization)
- Iqra Khalid · Member of Parliament
Improving access and equity in federal funding programs for nonprofits and charities.
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Reported by Bruce MacDonald · In-house (organization)
- Leslie Church · Member of Parliament
Improving access and equity in federal funding programs for nonprofits and charities.
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Reported by Bruce MacDonald · In-house (organization)
- Billy Morin · Member of Parliament
Improving access and equity in federal funding programs for nonprofits and charities.
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Reported by Bruce MacDonald · In-house (organization)
- Keiran Gibbs · Chief of Staff, Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
Improving access and equity in federal funding programs for nonprofits and charities.
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.