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.
← LobbyingRegistrations 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)
- Frances McRae · Deputy Minister, Women and Gender Equality (WAGE)
Improving access and equity in federal funding programs for nonprofits and charities. Read more
Advocating for a federal “home” in government for the nonprofit sector. Building knowledge on the activities of the nonprofit sector.
Discussion about the impact of the Comprehensive Expenditure Review on the Nonprofit sector
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Reported by Bruce MacDonald · In-house (organization)
- Alyssa Daku · Chief Data Officer, Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC)
Discussion about the impact of the Comprehensive Expenditure Review on the Nonprofit sector Read more
Improving access and equity in federal funding programs for nonprofits and charities.
Advocating for a federal “home” in government for the nonprofit sector. Building knowledge on the activities of the nonprofit sector.
Supporting federal data collection (e.g., Satellite Account, national nonprofit surveys).
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Reported by Bruce MacDonald · In-house (organization)
- Catherine Scott · Assistant Deputy Minister, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC)
Advocating for a federal “home” in government for the nonprofit sector. Building knowledge on the activities of the nonprofit sector. Read more
Discussion about the impact of the Comprehensive Expenditure Review on the Nonprofit sector
Improving access and equity in federal funding programs for nonprofits and charities.
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Reported by Bruce MacDonald · In-house (organization)
- Katherine Hay · Senator, Senate of Canada
Supporting implementation of Senate Committee recommendations on the charitable sector. Read more
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.
Improving access and equity in federal funding programs for nonprofits and charities.
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Reported by Bruce MacDonald · In-house (organization)
- Blair McMurren · Associate Assistant Deputy Minister, Canadian Heritage (PCH)
Improving access and equity in federal funding programs for nonprofits and charities. Read more
Advocating for a federal “home” in government for the nonprofit sector. Building knowledge on the activities of the nonprofit sector.
Supporting federal data collection (e.g., Satellite Account, national nonprofit surveys).
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Reported by Bruce MacDonald · In-house (organization)
- Jacqui Delaney · Chief of Staff, Senate of Canada
Supporting implementation of Senate Committee recommendations on the charitable sector. Read more
Supporting federal data collection (e.g., Satellite Account, national nonprofit surveys).
Improving access and equity in federal funding programs for nonprofits and charities.
Advocating for a federal “home” in government for the nonprofit sector. Building knowledge on the activities of the nonprofit sector.
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Reported by Bruce MacDonald · In-house (organization)
- Etienne-Rene Massie · Assistant Deputy Minister, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
Advocating for a federal “home” in government for the nonprofit sector. Building knowledge on the activities of the nonprofit sector. 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)
- Juan David Gonzalez · Senior Policy Advisor, House of Commons
Supporting federal data collection (e.g., Satellite Account, national nonprofit surveys). Read more
Advocating for a federal “home” in government for the nonprofit sector. Building knowledge on the activities of the nonprofit sector.
Improving access and equity in federal funding programs for nonprofits and charities.
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Reported by Bruce MacDonald · In-house (organization)
- Paul Thompson · Deputy Minister, Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
Supporting federal data collection (e.g., Satellite Account, national nonprofit surveys). Read more
Advocating for a federal “home” in government for the nonprofit sector. Building knowledge on the activities of the nonprofit sector.
Improving access and equity in federal funding programs for nonprofits and charities.
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Reported by Bruce MacDonald · In-house (organization)
- Riya Khanna · Director of Operations, House of Commons
Advocating for a federal “home” in government for the nonprofit sector. Building knowledge on the activities of the nonprofit sector. Read more
Supporting federal data collection (e.g., Satellite Account, national nonprofit surveys).
Improving access and equity in federal funding programs for nonprofits and charities.
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Reported by Bruce MacDonald · In-house (organization)
- Sherry Smith · Director of Policy, House of Commons
Advocating for a federal “home” in government for the nonprofit sector. Building knowledge on the activities of the nonprofit sector. 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)
- Kathleen Flynn-Dapaah · Director, Global Affairs Canada (GAC)
Advocating for financial relief and policy responses to emergencies and rising issues (e.g., tariffs). Read more
Improving access and equity in federal funding programs for nonprofits and charities.
Budget consultations re: charitable giving incentives, regulatory reforms, and program access.
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Reported by Bruce MacDonald · In-house (organization)
- Andréanne Larouche · Member of Parliament
Advocating for a federal “home” in government for the nonprofit sector. Building knowledge on the activities of the nonprofit sector. Read more
Supporting federal data collection (e.g., Satellite Account, national nonprofit surveys).
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Reported by Bruce MacDonald · In-house (organization)
- Mackenzy Metcalfe · Policy Advisor, Finance Canada (FIN)
Discussion about the impact of the Comprehensive Expenditure Review on the Nonprofit sector Read more
Advocating for a federal “home” in government for the nonprofit sector. Building knowledge on the activities of the nonprofit sector.
Improving access and equity in federal funding programs for nonprofits and charities.
Budget consultations re: charitable giving incentives, regulatory reforms, and program access.
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Reported by Bruce MacDonald · In-house (organization)
- Melanie Mohammed · Director General, Canadian Heritage (PCH)
Advocating for a federal “home” in government for the nonprofit sector. Building knowledge on the activities of the nonprofit sector. Read more
Improving access and equity in federal funding programs for nonprofits and charities.
Supporting federal data collection (e.g., Satellite Account, national nonprofit surveys).
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Reported by Bruce MacDonald · In-house (organization)
- Marc Miller · Member of Parliament
Discussion about the impact of the Comprehensive Expenditure Review on the Nonprofit sector Read more
Advocating for a federal “home” in government for the nonprofit sector. Building knowledge on the activities of the nonprofit sector.
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Reported by Bruce MacDonald · In-house (organization)
- Taleeb Noormohamed · Member of Parliament
Discussion about the impact of the Comprehensive Expenditure Review on the Nonprofit sector Read more
Advocating for a federal “home” in government for the nonprofit sector. Building knowledge on the activities of the nonprofit sector.
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Reported by Bruce MacDonald · In-house (organization)
- Galen Countryman · Director General, Finance Canada (FIN)
Advocating for a federal “home” in government for the nonprofit sector. Building knowledge on the activities of the nonprofit sector. Read more
Discussion about the impact of the Comprehensive Expenditure Review on the Nonprofit sector
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Reported by Bruce MacDonald · In-house (organization)
- Jennifer Withington · Assistant Chief Statistician, Statistics Canada (StatCan)
- Ziad Ghanem · Director General, Statistics Canada (StatCan)
- Brenda Bugge · Director, Statistics Canada (StatCan)
- Augustine Akuoko Asibey · Director General, Statistics Canada (StatCan)
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- Chris Li · Director, Statistics Canada (StatCan)
- Gayatri Jayaraman · Director General, Statistics Canada (StatCan)
- Scott McLeish · Director, Statistics Canada (StatCan)
Supporting federal data collection (e.g., Satellite Account, national nonprofit surveys). Read more
Advocating for a federal “home” in government for the nonprofit sector. Building knowledge on the activities of the nonprofit sector.
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Reported by Bruce MacDonald · In-house (organization)
- Salma Zahid · Member of Parliament
Advocating for a federal “home” in government for the nonprofit sector. Building knowledge on the activities of the nonprofit sector. Read more
Improving access and equity in federal funding programs for nonprofits and charities.
Discussion about the impact of the Comprehensive Expenditure Review on the Nonprofit sector
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Reported by Bruce MacDonald · In-house (organization)
- Atiq Rahman · Assistant Deputy Minister, Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
Advocating for a federal “home” in government for the nonprofit sector. Building knowledge on the activities of the nonprofit sector. Read more
Discussion about the impact of the Comprehensive Expenditure Review on the Nonprofit sector
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Reported by Bruce MacDonald · In-house (organization)
- Chi Nguyen · Member of Parliament
Improving access and equity in federal funding programs for nonprofits and charities. Read more
Advocating for a federal “home” in government for the nonprofit sector. Building knowledge on the activities of the nonprofit sector.
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Reported by Bruce MacDonald · In-house (organization)
- Larry Brock · Member of Parliament, House of Commons
Advocating for a federal “home” in government for the nonprofit sector. Building knowledge on the activities of the nonprofit sector.
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Reported by Bruce MacDonald · In-house (organization)
- Manuela Tomic · Policy Advisor, House of Commons
Discussion about the impact of the Comprehensive Expenditure Review on the Nonprofit sector 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)
- Leslie Church · Member of Parliament
Advocating for a federal “home” in government for the nonprofit sector. Building knowledge on the activities of the nonprofit sector.
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.