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)
- Philip Lawrence · Member of Parliament
Promoting the adoption of recommendations made by the Senate Special Committee on the Charitable Sector.
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Reported by Bruce MacDonald · In-house (organization)
- Garnett Genuis · Member of Parliament
Promoting the adoption of recommendations made by the Senate Special Committee on the Charitable Sector.
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Reported by Bruce MacDonald · In-house (organization)
- Donyah Farhat · Manager, Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
- Damon Rourke · Director, Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
- Pamela Lefaive · Director, Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
Discussions with Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada regarding the eligibility of charities and public benefit nonprofits for existing federal government initiatives aimed at assisting small- and medium-sized enterprises, including the Mitacs Accelerate program and advisory services offered through the Business Development Bank of Canada. Read more
Discussions with PMO, Finance and ESDC about emergency financial measures to help charities and nonprofits deal with the coronavirus/Covid-19 crisis.
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Reported by Bruce MacDonald · In-house (organization)
- Donyah Farhat · Manager, Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
- Damon Rourke · Director, Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
- Pamela Lefaive · Director, Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
Discussions with ESDC and Statistics Canada regarding the collection of data about the charitable and non-profit sector by the federal government, specifically re-instatement of the Satellite Account of the charitable and non-profit sector, and a successor to the National Survey of Nonprofit and Voluntary Organizations. Read more
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Reported by Bruce MacDonald · In-house (organization)
- Michel Cornillon Brixeno · Policy and Stakeholder advisor, Canada Revenue Agency (CRA)
Postal strike affecting charitable donations delivery through mail. Advancing recommendation for an extension to the 2024 applicability of the charitable donations tax credit, and addressing issues related to implementation. Read more
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Reported by Bruce MacDonald · In-house (organization)
- Andre Scott · Economist, Finance Canada (FIN)
Postal strike affecting charitable donations delivery through mail. Advancing recommendation for an extension to the 2024 applicability of the charitable donations tax credit, and addressing issues related to implementation. Read more
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Reported by Bruce MacDonald · In-house (organization)
- Andre Scott · Economist, Finance Canada (FIN)
Postal strike affecting charitable donations delivery through mail. Advancing recommendation for an extension to the 2024 applicability of the charitable donations tax credit, and addressing issues related to implementation. Read more
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Reported by Bruce MacDonald · In-house (organization)
- Robert Delaney · Policy Director, Canada Revenue Agency (CRA)
Postal strike affecting charitable donations delivery through mail. Advancing recommendation for an extension to the 2024 applicability of the charitable donations tax credit, and addressing issues related to implementation. Read more
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Reported by Bruce MacDonald · In-house (organization)
- Andre Scott · Economist, Finance Canada (FIN)
Postal strike affecting charitable donations delivery through mail. Advancing recommendation for an extension to the 2024 applicability of the charitable donations tax credit, and addressing issues related to implementation. Read more
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Reported by Bruce MacDonald · In-house (organization)
- Nicholas Kang · Senior Policy Advisor, Prime Minister's Office (PMO)
Postal strike affecting charitable donations delivery through mail. Advancing recommendation for an extension to the 2024 applicability of the charitable donations tax credit, and addressing issues related to implementation. Read more
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Reported by Bruce MacDonald · In-house (organization)
- Sana Khan · Policy Officer, Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
Postal strike affecting charitable donations delivery through mail. Advancing recommendation for an extension to the 2024 applicability of the charitable donations tax credit, and addressing issues related to implementation. Read more
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Reported by Bruce MacDonald · In-house (organization)
- James Christie · Policy Advisor, Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC)
Postal strike affecting charitable donations delivery through mail. Advancing recommendation for an extension to the 2024 applicability of the charitable donations tax credit, and addressing issues related to implementation. Read more
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Reported by Bruce MacDonald · In-house (organization)
- David Belanger · Director, Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
Discussions with Treasury Board on the administration of grant & contribution programs, specifically the implementation of the recommendations of the Independent Blue Ribbon Panel on Grant and Contribution Programs Read more
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Reported by Bruce MacDonald · In-house (organization)
- Christina Lazarova · Constituency Office Manager, House of Commons
Postal strike affecting charitable donations delivery through mail. Advancing recommendation for an extension to the 2024 applicability of the charitable donations tax credit, and addressing issues related to implementation. Read more
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Reported by Bruce MacDonald · In-house (organization)
- Andre Scott · Economist, Finance Canada (FIN)
Postal strike affecting charitable donations delivery through mail. Advancing recommendation for an extension to the 2024 applicability of the charitable donations tax credit, and addressing issues related to implementation. Read more
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Reported by Bruce MacDonald · In-house (organization)
- Steven Guilbeault · Minister of Environment and Climate Change, Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)
Postal strike affecting charitable donations delivery through mail. Advancing recommendation for an extension to the 2024 applicability of the charitable donations tax credit, and addressing issues related to implementation. Read more
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Reported by Bruce MacDonald · In-house (organization)
- Lisa Xie · Officer, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
- Tim Logan · Policy advisor, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
Discussions with ESDC and Statistics Canada regarding the collection of data about the charitable and non-profit sector by the federal government, specifically re-instatement of the Satellite Account of the charitable and non-profit sector, and a successor to the National Survey of Nonprofit and Voluntary Organizations. Read more
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Reported by Bruce MacDonald · In-house (organization)
- justin Fortin · Policy advisor, Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
- Sana Khan · Policy Officer, Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
- Wiktoria Mulak · Policy Analyst, Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
- Gian-Andrea Lacombe · Policy Advisor, Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
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- Moumina Youssouf · Policy Advisor, Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
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)
- Emily Hartmann · Policy Analyst, Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
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)
- Chris Lewis · Member of Parliament
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)
- Madison Taipalus · Policy Director, Canadian Heritage (PCH)
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)
- michelle demery · Director General, Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
- justin fortin · policy manager, Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
- david belanger · Director of Policy, Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
- Corinne Baggley · Director policy, Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
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)
- Aaron Wudrick · Policy Director, House of Commons
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)
- Kylie Villeneuve · Senior Policy Advisor, Treasury Board Of Canada Secretariat (TBS)
- Keiran Gibbs · Director of Policy, Treasury Board Of Canada Secretariat (TBS)
- Hosai Zurmati Halim · Policy Advisor, Treasury Board Of Canada Secretariat (TBS)
Discussions with Treasury Board on the administration of grant & contribution programs, specifically the implementation of the recommendations of the Independent Blue Ribbon Panel on Grant and Contribution Programs Read more
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Reported by Bruce MacDonald · In-house (organization)
- Tracy Gray · Member of Parliament, House of Commons
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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.