Corporation
Calgary Airport Authority
- Meetings this Parliament
- 0
- With MPs
- 0
- Since Nov 2021
- 26
- Active registrations
- 1
Most recent reported meeting: Jan 17, 2025.
Lobbying by Calgary Airport Authority: 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 (corporation) In effect since Sep 16, 2026 Receives government funding
Filed by Chris Dinsdale, President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
Lobbyists
- Adam Brown · Manager, Government & External Relations
- Chris Dinsdale · President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
- Gabriela Soto · Specialist, Community and Government Relations
- Kirstan Jewell · Chief People & Communications Officer
- Natalie Tomczak · Director, Communications, Government, and External Relations
Institutions they may lobby: Canada Infrastructure Bank, Canadian Air Transport Security Authority (CATSA), Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA), Canadian Transportation Agency (CTA), Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC), Finance Canada (FIN), Health Canada (HC), House of Commons, Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada (HICC), Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED), Prairies Economic Development Canada (PrairiesCan), Prime Minister's Office (PMO), Privy Council Office (PCO), Senate of Canada, Transport Canada (TC), Treasury Board Of Canada Secretariat (TBS)
What they're lobbying on (10)Hide details
- DIGITAL TRAVEL IMPROVEMENTS: Calgary Airports recommends that the Government of Canada take steps to introduce improved digital travel technologies via regulatory changes around digital ID and biometrics, reforms to practices of CATSA and CBSA for increased efficiencies, and dedicated funding to advancing the implementation of innovative technologies.
- AVIATION ECONOMIC GROWTH INCENTIVES: Calgary Airports recommends that the Government of Canada support the growth of YYC AeroNex at YYC Calgary International Airport by working to attract companies for development that will onshore aviation services into Canada.
- USCBP AND AGENCY STAFFING: Calgary Airports recommends the Government of Canada address resourcing challenges facing the United States Customs and Border Protection (USCBP) and other government agencies to ensure a seamless passenger experience and reduce the delays passengers and airlines can face as a result.
- TRANSPORTATION & AVIATION REGULATORY REFORMS: Calgary Airports recommends that the Government of Canada undertake a regulatory review of the entire aviation ecosystem with the goal of modernizing the sector and making it more globally competitive. This would consider costs to the system, competitiveness, and affordability in air travel.
- AIRPORT LEASE MODEL REFORMS - The Calgary Airport Authority recommends that the Government of Canada exclude non-aeronautical revenue from the ground lease rent formula to allow for Canadian airports to invest these retained funds into maintenance, infrastructure, and debt repayment.
- ARRIVALS DUTY-FREE - The Calgary Airport Authority recommends that the Government of Canada modernize the ‘Duty Free Shop Regulations’ to allow for the sale of Duty-Free products to all international arriving passengers at Canadian international airports.
- INTERNATIONAL WASTE DIRECTIVE REFORM: The Calgary Airport Authority recommends the Government of Canada modernize the Health of Animals Regulations and International Waste Directive to allow for regulatory changes addressing waste on arriving international flights.
- INTERNATIONAL WASTE DIRECTIVE REFORM: The Calgary Airport Authority recommends the Government of Canada modernize the Health of Animals Act to allow for regulatory changes addressing waste on arriving international flights.
- CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE - The Calgary Airport Authority recommends that the Government of Canada increase funding to the Airport Critical Infrastructure Program (ACIP) and broaden its scope to support climate resilience infrastructure and energy efficiency upgrades.
- AIRPORT LEASE MODEL REFORMS - The Calgary Airport Authority recommends that the Government of Canada conduct a review of the ground lease payment model, in consultation with National Airports System (NAS) airports, that focuses on economic development and infrastructure maintenance.
Registration 957122-12980-28. Look it up in the official Registry
Reported meetings
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Reported by Chris Dinsdale · In-house (corporation)
- Philip Lawrence · Member of Parliament
CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE - The Calgary Airport Authority recommends that the Government of Canada increase funding to the Airport Critical Infrastructure Program (ACIP) and broaden its scope to support climate resilience infrastructure and energy efficiency upgrades. Read more
AIRPORT LEASE MODEL REFORMS - The Calgary Airport Authority recommends that the Government of Canada conduct a review of the ground lease payment model, in consultation with National Airports System (NAS) airports, that focuses on economic development and infrastructure maintenance.
ARRIVALS DUTY-FREE - The Calgary Airport Authority recommends that the Government of Canada modernize the ‘Duty Free Shop Regulations’ to allow for the sale of Duty-Free products to all international arriving passengers at Canadian international airports.
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Reported by Chris Dinsdale · In-house (corporation)
- Paul Sandhar-Cruz · Director General, Strategic Policy, Transport Canada (TC)
INFRASTRUCTURE & ENERGY EFFICIENCY - The Calgary Airport Authority recommends the Government of Canada provide zero-interest loans to support innovative energy efficiency projects at airports. Read more
ARRIVALS DUTY-FREE - The Calgary Airport Authority recommends that the Government of Canada modernize the ‘Duty Free Shop Regulations’ to allow for the sale of Duty-Free products to all international arriving passengers at Canadian international airports.
CENTRALIZED SCREENING FUNDING: The Calgary Airport Authority recommends that the Government of Canada invest $26 million in capital funding for a centralized passenger screening hall at YYC Calgary International Airport. Lobbying to have funding included in the federal 2025 Budget.
CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE - The Calgary Airport Authority recommends that the Government of Canada increase funding to the Airport Critical Infrastructure Program (ACIP) and broaden its scope to support climate resilience infrastructure and energy efficiency upgrades.
AIRPORT LEASE MODEL REFORMS - The Calgary Airport Authority recommends that the Government of Canada waive 50% of airport rent, to be specifically invested back into infrastructure and debt repayment.
AIRPORT LEASE MODEL REFORMS - The Calgary Airport Authority recommends that the Government of Canada conduct a review of the ground lease payment model, in consultation with National Airports System (NAS) airports, that focuses on economic development and infrastructure maintenance.
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Reported by Chris Dinsdale · In-house (corporation)
- Dima Kalander · Staff to MP Sorbara, House of Commons
INFRASTRUCTURE & ENERGY EFFICIENCY - The Calgary Airport Authority recommends the Government of Canada provide zero-interest loans to support innovative energy efficiency projects at airports. Read more
CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE - The Calgary Airport Authority recommends that the Government of Canada increase funding to the Airport Critical Infrastructure Program (ACIP) and broaden its scope to support climate resilience infrastructure and energy efficiency upgrades.
CENTRALIZED SCREENING FUNDING: The Calgary Airport Authority recommends that the Government of Canada invest $26 million in capital funding for a centralized passenger screening hall at YYC Calgary International Airport. Lobbying to have funding included in the federal 2025 Budget.
ARRIVALS DUTY-FREE - The Calgary Airport Authority recommends that the Government of Canada modernize the ‘Duty Free Shop Regulations’ to allow for the sale of Duty-Free products to all international arriving passengers at Canadian international airports.
AIRPORT LEASE MODEL REFORMS - The Calgary Airport Authority recommends that the Government of Canada waive 50% of airport rent, to be specifically invested back into infrastructure and debt repayment.
AIRPORT LEASE MODEL REFORMS - The Calgary Airport Authority recommends that the Government of Canada conduct a review of the ground lease payment model, in consultation with National Airports System (NAS) airports, that focuses on economic development and infrastructure maintenance.
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Reported by Chris Dinsdale · In-house (corporation)
- Tom Kmiec · Member of Parliament
INFRASTRUCTURE & ENERGY EFFICIENCY - The Calgary Airport Authority recommends the Government of Canada provide zero-interest loans to support innovative energy efficiency projects at airports. Read more
CENTRALIZED SCREENING FUNDING: The Calgary Airport Authority recommends that the Government of Canada invest $26 million in capital funding for a centralized passenger screening hall at YYC Calgary International Airport. Lobbying to have funding included in the federal 2025 Budget.
AIRPORT LEASE MODEL REFORMS - The Calgary Airport Authority recommends that the Government of Canada conduct a review of the ground lease payment model, in consultation with National Airports System (NAS) airports, that focuses on economic development and infrastructure maintenance.
CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE - The Calgary Airport Authority recommends that the Government of Canada increase funding to the Airport Critical Infrastructure Program (ACIP) and broaden its scope to support climate resilience infrastructure and energy efficiency upgrades.
ARRIVALS DUTY-FREE - The Calgary Airport Authority recommends that the Government of Canada modernize the ‘Duty Free Shop Regulations’ to allow for the sale of Duty-Free products to all international arriving passengers at Canadian international airports.
AIRPORT LEASE MODEL REFORMS - The Calgary Airport Authority recommends that the Government of Canada waive 50% of airport rent, to be specifically invested back into infrastructure and debt repayment.
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Reported by Chris Dinsdale · In-house (corporation)
- Emma Haynes · Director of Parliamentary Affairs, House of Commons
ARRIVALS DUTY-FREE - The Calgary Airport Authority recommends that the Government of Canada modernize the ‘Duty Free Shop Regulations’ to allow for the sale of Duty-Free products to all international arriving passengers at Canadian international airports. Read more
CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE - The Calgary Airport Authority recommends that the Government of Canada increase funding to the Airport Critical Infrastructure Program (ACIP) and broaden its scope to support climate resilience infrastructure and energy efficiency upgrades.
AIRPORT LEASE MODEL REFORMS - The Calgary Airport Authority recommends that the Government of Canada waive 50% of airport rent, to be specifically invested back into infrastructure and debt repayment.
AIRPORT LEASE MODEL REFORMS - The Calgary Airport Authority recommends that the Government of Canada conduct a review of the ground lease payment model, in consultation with National Airports System (NAS) airports, that focuses on economic development and infrastructure maintenance.
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Reported by Chris Dinsdale · In-house (corporation)
- Samuel Millar · Associate Assistant Deputy Minister, Finance Canada (FIN)
BudgetEconomic DevelopmentTaxation and FinanceTransportation
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Reported by Chris Dinsdale · In-house (corporation)
- Matt Jeneroux · Member of Parliament
BudgetEconomic DevelopmentTaxation and FinanceTransportation
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Reported by Chris Dinsdale · In-house (corporation)
- Bryce McRae · Manager of Stakeholder Relations, House of Commons
- Mark Emes · Transport Policy Lead, House of Commons
BudgetConsumer IssuesEconomic DevelopmentTaxation and FinanceTransportation
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Reported by Chris Dinsdale · In-house (corporation)
- Chris Padfield · Assistant Secretary to the Cabinet, Clean Growth, Privy Council Office (PCO)
BudgetEconomic DevelopmentEnvironmentInfrastructure
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Reported by Chris Dinsdale · In-house (corporation)
- Jasraj Hallan · Member of Parliament
BudgetEconomic DevelopmentInfrastructureTransportation
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Reported by Chris Dinsdale · In-house (corporation)
- Serge Bijimine · Assistant Deputy Minister, Transport Canada (TC)
BudgetInfrastructureTransportation
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Reported by Chris Dinsdale · In-house (corporation)
- George Chahal · Member of Parliament, House of Commons
BudgetEconomic DevelopmentTransportation
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Reported by Chris Dinsdale · In-house (corporation)
- Greg McLean · Member of Parliament
Economic DevelopmentTransportation
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Reported by Chris Dinsdale · In-house (corporation)
- Laila Goodridge · Member of Parliament
Economic DevelopmentTransportation
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Reported by Chris Dinsdale · In-house (corporation)
- Paula Simons · Senator, Senate of Canada
BudgetClimateEconomic DevelopmentInfrastructure
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Reported by Chris Dinsdale · In-house (corporation)
- Jasraj Hallan · Member of Parliament
- George Chahal · Member of Parliament, House of Commons
Economic DevelopmentInfrastructureTransportation
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Reported by Chris Dinsdale · In-house (corporation)
- Mark Holland · Minister of Health, Health Canada (HC)
- Steven Guilbeault · Minister of Environment and Climate Change, Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)
- Pablo Rodriguez · Minister of Transport, Transport Canada (TC)
- George Chahal · Member of Parliament, House of Commons
EnvironmentHealth
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Reported by Chris Dinsdale · In-house (corporation)
- Pablo Rodriguez · Minister of Transport, Transport Canada (TC)
- Arun Thangaraj · Deputy Minister, Transport Canada (TC)
- Julie Harb · Policy Advisor, Transport Canada (TC)
Economic DevelopmentInfrastructureTransportation
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Reported by Chris Dinsdale · In-house (corporation)
- Pablo Rodriguez · Minister of Transport, Transport Canada (TC)
BudgetInfrastructureTransportation
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Reported by Chris Dinsdale · In-house (corporation)
- Chrystia Freeland · Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, House of Commons
- Jonathan Wilkinson · Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, House of Commons
- Pablo Rodriguez · Minister of Transport, Transport Canada (TC)
- Randy Boissonnault · Member of Parliament, House of Commons
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- Arun Thangaraj · Deputy Minister, Transport Canada (TC)
BudgetInfrastructureTransportation
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Reported by Chris Dinsdale · In-house (corporation)
- Alex Corbeil · Chief of Staff to Minister Ferrada, House of Commons
- Jose Villagra · Office Manager, Regional Advisor for the West and North Region for the Minister of Tourism, House of Commons
BudgetEconomic DevelopmentTourismTransportation
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Reported by Chris Dinsdale · In-house (corporation)
- Justin Trudeau · Prime Minister of Canada, Prime Minister's Office (PMO)
InfrastructureTransportation
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Reported by Chris Dinsdale · In-house (corporation)
- Julie Harb · Policy Advisor, Transport Canada (TC)
- Jordan Stein · Policy Advisor, Transport Canada (TC)
BudgetInfrastructure
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Reported by Chris Dinsdale · In-house (corporation)
- Arun Thangaraj · Deputy Minister, Transport Canada (TC)
BudgetInfrastructureTransportation
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Reported by Chris Dinsdale · In-house (corporation)
- Julie Harb · Policy Advisor, Transport Canada (TC)
- Jordan Stein · Policy Advisor, Transport Canada (TC)
Budget
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.