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.
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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)
- Natilien Joseph · Member of Parliament
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)
- Carina Gabriele · Director of Policy, House of Commons
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)
- Robert Delaney · Director, Canada Revenue Agency (CRA)
- Melissa Shaughnessy · Director, Canada Revenue Agency (CRA)
- Sophie Amberg · Director, Canada Revenue Agency (CRA)
- Noami Sterling · Director General, Canada Revenue Agency (CRA)
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)
- Gérard Deltell · Member of Parliament
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)
- Miled Hill · Senior Policy Advisor, Prime Minister's Office (PMO)
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)
- Scott McLeish · Director, Statistics Canada (StatCan)
- Pier-Luce Dobbs · Manager, Statistics Canada (StatCan)
- Andrew Turvey · Manager, Statistics Canada (StatCan)
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- Joseph Audino · Consulting 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)
- Sharmila Khare · Director General, Canada Revenue Agency (CRA)
- Jennifer Inshaw · Manager, Canada Revenue Agency (CRA)
- Nicolas Paulin-Root · Program Analyst, Canada Revenue Agency (CRA)
- Brendon Graveline · Senior Program Analyst, Canada Revenue Agency (CRA)
Preparation for e-filing webinars for charities; Discussion about the Comprehensive Expenditure Review
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Reported by Bruce MacDonald · In-house (organization)
- Michael Zinck · Assistant Deputy Minister, Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)
Discussion about the impact of the Comprehensive Expenditure Review on the Nonprofit sector
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Reported by Bruce MacDonald · In-house (organization)
- Lacey-Marie Campbell · Director, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
Discussion about the impact of the Comprehensive Expenditure Review on the Nonprofit sector
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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. 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)
- Sharmila Khare · Director General, Canada Revenue Agency (CRA)
- Blaine Langdon · Director Of Policy, Finance Canada (FIN)
- Robert Delaney · Director, Canada Revenue Agency (CRA)
- pierre leblanc · Director General, Finance Canada (FIN)
Discussion about the impact of the Comprehensive Expenditure Review on the Nonprofit sector
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Reported by Bruce MacDonald · In-house (organization)
- Frances McRae · Deputy Minister, Women and Gender Equality (WAGE)
- Rachelle Binette · Senior Analyst, Women and Gender Equality (WAGE)
Discussion about the impact of the Comprehensive Expenditure Review on the Nonprofit sector
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Reported by Bruce MacDonald · In-house (organization)
- Sharmila Khare · Director General, Canada Revenue Agency (CRA)
- Jennifer Inshaw · Manager, Canada Revenue Agency (CRA)
- Robert Delaney · Director, Canada Revenue Agency (CRA)
Preparation for e-filing webinars for charities; Discussion about the Comprehensive Expenditure Review
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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.
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Reported by Bruce MacDonald · In-house (organization)
- Leslie Church · Member of Parliament for Toronto St-Paul's
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)
- Hosai Halim · Senior Policy Advisor, House of Commons
- Elizabeth Wong · Policy advisor, House of Commons
- Annahat Korchhar · 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)
- Cynthia St-Pierre · Acting Director, Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
Improving access and equity in federal funding programs for nonprofits and charities.
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Reported by Bruce MacDonald · In-house (organization)
- Mackenzy Metcalfe · Policy Advisor, Finance Canada (FIN)
- Jeffrey Li · 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)
- Safeena Alarakhia · Senior Advisor/Economist, Finance Canada (FIN)
- Laura Chamberland · Analyst/Economist, Finance Canada (FIN)
Advocating for financial relief and policy responses to emergencies and rising issues (e.g., tariffs).
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Reported by Bruce MacDonald · In-house (organization)
- André Loranger · Chief Statistician, 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)
- Sharmila Khare · Director General, Canada Revenue Agency (CRA)
- Jennifer Inshaw · Manager, Canada Revenue Agency (CRA)
- Naomi Sterling · Director General, Canada Revenue Agency (CRA)
- Robert Delaney · Director, Canada Revenue Agency (CRA)
Strengthening workforce supports for paid and unpaid nonprofit labour.
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Reported by Bruce MacDonald · In-house (organization)
- Andre Scott · Analyst, Finance Canada (FIN)
Discussions concerning pre-budget priorities including tax and other incentives for charitable giving, regulations governing business activities carried out by registered charities, reform of grant and contribution program administration, and access to federal business development programs for charities and non-profit organizations, and an expanded mandate for the Tax Court of Canada. Read more
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Reported by Bruce MacDonald · In-house (organization)
- Robert Delaney · Director, Canada Revenue Agency (CRA)
Discussions concerning pre-budget priorities including tax and other incentives for charitable giving, regulations governing business activities carried out by registered charities, reform of grant and contribution program administration, and access to federal business development programs for charities and non-profit organizations, and an expanded mandate for the Tax Court of Canada. Read more
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Reported by Bruce MacDonald · In-house (organization)
- Blaine Langdon · Director Of Policy, Finance Canada (FIN)
Discussions concerning pre-budget priorities including tax and other incentives for charitable giving, regulations governing business activities carried out by registered charities, reform of grant and contribution program administration, and access to federal business development programs for charities and non-profit organizations, and an expanded mandate for the Tax Court of Canada. Read more
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Reported by Bruce MacDonald · In-house (organization)
- Scott Andre · Tax Policy Officer, Finance Canada (FIN)
Discussions concerning pre-budget priorities including tax and other incentives for charitable giving, regulations governing business activities carried out by registered charities, reform of grant and contribution program administration, and access to federal business development programs for charities and non-profit organizations, and an expanded mandate for the Tax Court of Canada. Read more
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.