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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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Organization

Imagine Canada

Meetings this Parliament
100
With MPs
27
Since Nov 2021
277
Active registrations
1

Most recent reported meeting: Sep 15, 2026.

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)
  • 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

Spreadsheet
  • Reported by Bruce MacDonald · In-house (organization)

    • Francesco Sorbara · Member of Parliment, House of Commons

    Economic DevelopmentIndustry

    Official report

  • Reported by Bruce MacDonald · In-house (organization)

    • Paul Chiang · Member of Parliament, House of Commons

    Economic DevelopmentIndustry

    Official report

  • Reported by Bruce MacDonald · In-house (organization)

    • Marco Provenzano · Chief, Satellite Accounts and Development, Statistics Canada (StatCan)

    Industry

    Official report

  • Reported by Bruce MacDonald · In-house (organization)

    • Patric Fournier-Savard · Survey Manager, Statistics Canada (StatCan)

    Industry

    Official report

  • Reported by Bruce MacDonald · In-house (organization)

    • Robert Delaney · Director, Policy, Planning and Legislation Division, Canada Revenue Agency (CRA)
    • Brendon Graveline · Senior Program Analyst, Canada Revenue Agency (CRA)
    • Daina Stanley · Analyst, Canada Revenue Agency (CRA)
    • Jennifer Inshaw · Manager, Canada Revenue Agency (CRA)

    IndustryTaxation and Finance

    Official report

  • Reported by Bruce MacDonald · In-house (organization)

    • Marco Provenzano · Chief, Statistics Canada (StatCan)

    Labour

    Official report

  • Reported by Bruce MacDonald · In-house (organization)

    • Sebastien Larochelle-Cote · Advisor, Statistics Canada (StatCan)

    Industry

    Official report

  • Reported by Bruce MacDonald · In-house (organization)

    • John Leung · Analyst, Statistics Canada (StatCan)
    • Patric Fournier-Savard · Survey Manager, Statistics Canada (StatCan)
    • Valerie du Plessis · Analyst, Statistics Canada (StatCan)
    • Christy Lenhard · Analyst, Statistics Canada (StatCan)

    Industry

    Official report

  • Reported by Bruce MacDonald · In-house (organization)

    • Patric Fournier-Savard · Survey Manager, Statistics Canada (StatCan)
    • Valerie du Plessis · Analyst, Statistics Canada (StatCan)
    • Christy Lenhard · Analyst, Statistics Canada (StatCan)

    Industry

    Official report

  • Reported by Bruce MacDonald · In-house (organization)

    • Keiran Gibbs · Director of Policy, Treasury Board Of Canada Secretariat (TBS)
    • Hosai Halim · Policy Advisor, Treasury Board Of Canada Secretariat (TBS)
    • Monia Lahaie · Assistant Comptroller General, Treasury Board Of Canada Secretariat (TBS)
    • Michelle Kealey · Senior Director, Transfer Payment Policy, Treasury Board Of Canada Secretariat (TBS)
    and 1 more
    • Nathalie Cote · Chief of Staff, Treasury Board Of Canada Secretariat (TBS)

    Taxation and Finance

    Official report

  • Reported by Bruce MacDonald · In-house (organization)

    • Keiran Gibbs · Director of Policy, Treasury Board Of Canada Secretariat (TBS)
    • annie boudreau · Analyst, Treasury Board Of Canada Secretariat (TBS)
    • Michelle kealey · Analyst, Treasury Board Of Canada Secretariat (TBS)
    • hosaizurmati Halim · Analyst, Treasury Board Of Canada Secretariat (TBS)
    and 2 more
    • nathalie cote · Analyst, Treasury Board Of Canada Secretariat (TBS)
    • Jennifer McCambridge · Analyst, Treasury Board Of Canada Secretariat (TBS)

    Industry

    Official report

  • Reported by Bruce MacDonald · In-house (organization)

    • Keiran Gibbs · Director of Policy, Treasury Board Of Canada Secretariat (TBS)

    IndustryTaxation and Finance

    Official report

  • Reported by Bruce MacDonald · In-house (organization)

    • andre scott · analyst, Finance Canada (FIN)

    Taxation and Finance

    Official report

  • Reported by Bruce MacDonald · In-house (organization)

    • Kathy Wang · Analyst, Finance Canada (FIN)
    • Blaine Langdon · Director Of Policy, Finance Canada (FIN)

    Taxation and Finance

    Official report

  • Reported by Bruce MacDonald · In-house (organization)

    • Patric Fournier-Savard · Survey Manager, Analyst, Statistics Canada (StatCan)
    • Valerie du Plessis · Analyst, Economist, Statistics Canada (StatCan)
    • Christy Lenhardt · Analyst, Statistics Canada (StatCan)

    Industry

    Official report

  • Reported by Bruce MacDonald · In-house (organization)

    • Andre Scott · Analyst, Finance Canada (FIN)

    Taxation and Finance

    Official report

  • Reported by Bruce MacDonald · In-house (organization)

    • Marie Claude Bibeau · Minister, Canada Revenue Agency (CRA)
    • sharmila khare · Director General, Canada Revenue Agency (CRA)

    Taxation and Finance

    Official report

  • Reported by Bruce MacDonald · In-house (organization)

    • Keiran Gibbs · Director of Policy, Treasury Board Of Canada Secretariat (TBS)
    • hosaizurmati Harim · Analyst, Treasury Board Of Canada Secretariat (TBS)

    Industry

    Official report

  • Reported by Bruce MacDonald · In-house (organization)

    • robert delaney · Director of Policy, Canada Revenue Agency (CRA)
    • Zachary Euler · Analysr, Canada Revenue Agency (CRA)
    • sarah Mix-Ross · Analyst, Canada Revenue Agency (CRA)

    Taxation and Finance

    Official report

  • Reported by Bruce MacDonald · In-house (organization)

    • Kate Bezanson · Analyst, Prime Minister's Office (PMO)
    • Sarah Thomas · Policy Advisor, Finance Canada (FIN)

    Taxation and Finance

    Official report

  • Reported by Bruce MacDonald · In-house (organization)

    • Blaine Langdon · Director, Finance Canada (FIN)

    Taxation and Finance

    Official report

  • Reported by Bruce MacDonald · In-house (organization)

    • Rob Delaney · Director, Canada Revenue Agency (CRA)
    • Sharmila Khare · Director General, Canada Revenue Agency (CRA)

    IndustryTaxation and Finance

    Official report

  • Reported by Bruce MacDonald · In-house (organization)

    • Ratna Omidvar · Senator, Senate of Canada
    • Paul Faucette · Legislative Assistant, Senate of Canada

    Taxation and Finance

    Official report

  • Reported by Bruce MacDonald · In-house (organization)

    • James McCrea · Manager, Strategic Engagement Policy, Public Safety Canada (PS)
    • Emmanuel St-Aubin · a/DG Critical Infrastructure, Public Safety Canada (PS)

    Industry

    Official report

  • Reported by Bruce MacDonald · In-house (organization)

    • Michel Cornillion · Policy Advisor, Canada Revenue Agency (CRA)

    IndustryTaxation and Finance

    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.