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
Spreadsheet-
Reported by Bruce MacDonald · In-house (organization)
- Andréanne Larouche · Member of the House of Commons
Industry
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Reported by Bruce MacDonald · In-house (organization)
- Jimmy Lou · Economist, Finance Canada (FIN)
Economic DevelopmentIndustry
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Reported by Bruce MacDonald · In-house (organization)
- Ratna Omidvar · Senator, Senate of Canada
- Paul Faucette · Legislative Assistant, Senate of Canada
IndustryTaxation and Finance
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Reported by Bruce MacDonald · In-house (organization)
- Lydia MacKay · Policy Advisor, Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
BudgetIndustry
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Reported by Bruce MacDonald · In-house (organization)
- Blaine Langdon · Director, Finance Canada (FIN)
- Andre Scott · Advisor, Finance Canada (FIN)
Budget
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Reported by Bruce MacDonald · In-house (organization)
- Keiran Gibbs · Director of Policy, Treasury Board Of Canada Secretariat (TBS)
- Hosai Halim · Advisor, Treasury Board Of Canada Secretariat (TBS)
- Carlos Pena · Advisor, Treasury Board Of Canada Secretariat (TBS)
- Andrew Liang · Advisor, Treasury Board Of Canada Secretariat (TBS)
Financial InstitutionsIndustrySmall Business
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Reported by Bruce MacDonald · In-house (organization)
- Paul Faucette · Director of Policy, House of Commons
BudgetEconomic Development
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Reported by Bruce MacDonald · In-house (organization)
- Philip Lawrence · Member of Parliament
Financial InstitutionsTaxation and Finance
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Reported by Bruce MacDonald · In-house (organization)
- Blaine Langdon · Director, Finance Canada (FIN)
- Andre Scott · Policy advisor, Finance Canada (FIN)
Economic DevelopmentTaxation and Finance
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Reported by Bruce MacDonald · In-house (organization)
- Lydia Mackay Swiatkowska · Advisor, Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
Economic DevelopmentTaxation and Finance
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Reported by Bruce MacDonald · In-house (organization)
- Iqwinder Gaheer · Member of Parliament
BudgetEconomic Development
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Reported by Bruce MacDonald · In-house (organization)
- Marie Claude Bibeau · Member of Parliament, House of Commons
- Jérome Coté · Chief of Staff to the Minister, Canada Revenue Agency (CRA)
- Michel Cornillion · Policy Advisor, Canada Revenue Agency (CRA)
BudgetTaxation and Finance
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Reported by Bruce MacDonald · In-house (organization)
- Susan McPhee · Director, Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
- Seamus O'Regan · Minister of Seniors, Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
- Sandra Hassan · Assistant Deputy minister, Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
Economic DevelopmentEmployment and Training
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Reported by Bruce MacDonald · In-house (organization)
- Jérome Coté · Chief of Staff to the Minister, Canada Revenue Agency (CRA)
- Michel Cornillion-Brixeno · Advisor, Canada Revenue Agency (CRA)
BudgetEmployment and TrainingFinancial Institutions
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Reported by Bruce MacDonald · In-house (organization)
- Ryan Turnbull · Member of Parliament
BudgetFinancial InstitutionsTaxation and Finance
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Reported by Bruce MacDonald · In-house (organization)
- Paul Faucette · Director of Policy, House of Commons
BudgetFinancial InstitutionsTaxation and Finance
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Reported by Bruce MacDonald · In-house (organization)
- Sebastien Larochelle-Cote · Advisor, Statistics Canada (StatCan)
- Christopher Johnston · Advisor, Statistics Canada (StatCan)
Economic DevelopmentResearch and Development
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Reported by Bruce MacDonald · In-house (organization)
- Emily Hartman · Director of Policy, Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
- Lydia Mackay Swiatkowska · Advisor, Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
BudgetTaxation and Finance
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Reported by Bruce MacDonald · In-house (organization)
- Lisa Hepfner · Member of Parliament
BudgetTaxation and Finance
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Reported by Bruce MacDonald · In-house (organization)
- Paul Faucette · Director of Policy, House of Commons
Research and Development
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Reported by Bruce MacDonald · In-house (organization)
- Sana Khan · Policy Advisor, Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
- Justin Fortin · Policy Advisor, Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
BudgetEconomic Development
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Reported by Bruce MacDonald · In-house (organization)
- Grace Gong · Policy advisor, Finance Canada (FIN)
- Andre Scott · Policy advisor, Finance Canada (FIN)
BudgetFinancial Institutions
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Reported by Bruce MacDonald · In-house (organization)
- Élisabeth Brière · Member of Parliament
- Lydia Mackay · Policy Advisor, Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
BudgetEconomic Development
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Reported by Bruce MacDonald · In-house (organization)
- Sebastien Larochelle-Cote · Director, Centre for Special Business Projects, Statistics Canada (StatCan)
Research and Development
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Reported by Bruce MacDonald · In-house (organization)
- Blaine Langdon · Director, Finance Canada (FIN)
BudgetEconomic Development
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.