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Lobbying by NOVA Chemicals Corporation: 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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Corporation

NOVA Chemicals Corporation

Meetings this Parliament
9
With MPs
4
Since Nov 2021
58
Active registrations
1

Most recent reported meeting: Sep 23, 2026.

Who they meet

Since the current Parliament opened.

MPs

Institutions

  • Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)6
  • House of Commons2
  • Prime Minister's Office (PMO)1
  • Prairies Economic Development Canada (PrairiesCan)1
  • Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)1
  • Global Affairs Canada (GAC)1
  • Finance Canada (FIN)1

Registrations in effect

In-house (corporation) In effect since Sep 30, 2026

Filed by Roger Kearns, President and Chief Executive Officer

Lobbyists

  • Becky Horvath · Leader, Environmental Affairs
  • Heidi Ladanchuk · Specialist, Industrial Hygiene
  • Ian Knox · Leader, Tax
  • James Baldwin · Director, Responsible Care
  • Jennifer Woolfsmith · Vice President, Sustainability
  • Ken Faulkner · Director Government Affairs & Industry Relations
  • Richard Gilmer · Manager, Audits and Tax Planning
  • Roger Kearns · President and Chief Executive Officer
  • Sarah Marshall · Interim SVP PE Sales and Marketing
  • Shane Lamden · Manager, Environment
  • Tony Tikuisis · Team Leader, Product Safety & Additives
  • Whitney Thomas · Advisor, Government Relations

Institutions they may lobby: Bank of Canada, Canada Industrial Relations Board (CIRB), Canadian Energy Regulator (CER), Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA), Canadian International Trade Tribunal (CITT), Canadian Transportation Agency (CTA), Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada (CIRNAC), Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC), Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC), Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev), Finance Canada (FIN), Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO), Global Affairs Canada (GAC), Health Canada (HC), House of Commons, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED), Natural Resources Canada (NRCan), 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 (16)
  • To discuss alignment of obligations and commitments across government agreements and identify a sustainable path forward.
  • International Trade Issues associated with cross border trade between Canada and the USA, particularly proposed tariffs. Industry specific concerns to mitigate the economic impact and protect Canadian interests.
  • The treatment of plastics under CEPA and/or other regulatory mechanisms.
  • The federal government’s approach to value-add in the energy sector, and ways this may impact the export of energy products to foreign markets.
  • Tax Policy – we continue to pursue accelerated Capital Cost Allowance (CCA) to strengthen the viability of capital projects (eg. writing off / depreciation of existing assets).
  • Rail Transportation - to mitigate the risks of reliability to rail service which is an important mode of product shipment, due to strikes or other similar events.
  • Pursue eligibility of planned projects under the Technology Fund provision (precertification) of the Regulatory Framework for Air Emissions.
  • Potential National Energy Board regulation of former NOVA Gas Transmission Limited pipeline, and consideration of how NGLs will be handled, and streaming of lean gas.
  • Possible legislation to be introduced dealing with climate change; Regulatory Framework for Air Emissions – proposed changes to the Clean Air Act and the Canadian Environmental Protection Act (CEPA) regarding the impact of federal legislation on climate change and the competitiveness of the petrochemicals sector.
  • Pipelines – federal oversight of pipelines through Canada and the handling of natural gas liquids (NGLs).
  • NOVA Chemicals will be seeking proactive federal policy that recognizes the importance of value-add in the energy supply chain and accruing maximum benefits from energy resources and projects for the benefit of Canadians.
  • Looking at government financial support for potential expansion of Canadian facilities.
  • Immigration - measures or provisions of interest would be in reference to VISA applications.
  • Continue to engage the Government of Canada re: forthcoming regulations governing Green House Gas (GHG) emissions, and air emissions other than GHG in the longer-term.
  • Canada Transportation Act – NOVA Chemicals remains vigilant of provisions in the Transportation Act ensuring reliability and stability of rail service servicing NOVA Chemicals’ ethylene/polyethylene facilities, and co-products such as butane and propylene.
  • Canada's policies governing GHGs and other emissions as it relates to petrochemical/chemistry facilities. Canada’s policies to incent more private sector investment in research and development to combat climate change. Overall investment climate for petrochemicals in Canada versus competing jurisdictions.

Registration 955060-13725-86. Look it up in the official Registry

Reported meetings

Spreadsheet

Filed by Roger Kearns (37), Luis Sierra (13), Danny Dweik (8).

  • Reported by Roger Kearns · In-house (corporation)

    • Martin Kolacz · Senior Policy and Major Projects Advisor, Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
    • Sara Tracogna · Policy Advisor, Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
    International Trade Issues associated with cross border trade between Canada and the USA, particularly proposed tariffs. Industry specific concerns to mitigate the economic impact and protect Canadian interests. Read more

    Official report

  • Reported by Roger Kearns · In-house (corporation)

    • Greg McLean · Member of Parliament
    • Marilyn Gladu · Member of Parliament
    • Aaron Fowler · Associate ADM for International Trade and Chief Trade Negotiator, Global Affairs Canada (GAC)
    • Yannick Mondy · Director General, Global Affairs Canada (GAC)
    International Trade Issues associated with cross border trade between Canada and the USA, particularly proposed tariffs. Industry specific concerns to mitigate the economic impact and protect Canadian interests. Read more

    Official report

  • Reported by Roger Kearns · In-house (corporation)

    • Mélanie Joly · Minister of Industry and Minister responsible for Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
    • David McFarlane · Director of Policy, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
    To discuss alignment of obligations and commitments across government agreements and identify a sustainable path forward.

    Official report

  • Reported by Roger Kearns · In-house (corporation)

    • David McFarlane · Director of Policy, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
    To discuss alignment of obligations and commitments across government agreements and identify a sustainable path forward.

    Official report

  • Reported by Roger Kearns · In-house (corporation)

    • Mélanie Joly · Minister of Industry and Minister responsible for Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
    • Yasmin Atassi · Senior Policy Advisor, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
    • Simran Arulraj · Policy Advisor, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
    • Paul Moen · Chief of Staff, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
    To discuss alignment of obligations and commitments across government agreements and identify a sustainable path forward.

    Official report

  • Reported by Roger Kearns · In-house (corporation)

    • Sarah Manney · Global Affairs Advisor, Prime Minister's Office (PMO)
    • Ian Burke Cameron · Director of Strategy and Senior Advisor, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
    NOVA Chemicals will be seeking proactive federal policy that recognizes the importance of value-add in the energy supply chain and accruing maximum benefits from energy resources and projects for the benefit of Canadians. Read more

    Looking at government financial support for potential expansion of Canadian facilities.

    Official report

  • Reported by Roger Kearns · In-house (corporation)

    • Danyu Bai · Senior Investment Manager, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
    Looking at government financial support for potential expansion of Canadian facilities.

    Official report

  • Reported by Roger Kearns · In-house (corporation)

    and 3 more
    • Marilyn Gladu · Member of Parliament
    • Francesco Sorbara · Senior Policy Advisor, Finance Canada (FIN)
    • Sheryl Groeneweg · Director General, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
    Continue to engage the Government of Canada re: forthcoming regulations governing Green House Gas (GHG) emissions, and air emissions other than GHG in the longer-term. Read more

    Canada's policies governing GHGs and other emissions as it relates to petrochemical/chemistry facilities. Canada’s policies to incent more private sector investment in research and development to combat climate change. Overall investment climate for petrochemicals in Canada versus competing jurisdictions.

    Tax Policy – we continue to pursue accelerated Capital Cost Allowance (CCA) to strengthen the viability of capital projects (eg. writing off / depreciation of existing assets).

    International Trade Issues associated with cross border trade between Canada and the USA, particularly proposed tariffs. Industry specific concerns to mitigate the economic impact and protect Canadian interests.

    Official report

  • Reported by Roger Kearns · In-house (corporation)

    • Michele Evans · Assistant Deputy Minister, Alberta, Prairies Economic Development Canada (PrairiesCan)
    Looking at government financial support for potential expansion of Canadian facilities.

    Official report

  • Reported by Roger Kearns · In-house (corporation)

    • John Hannaford · Clerk of the Privy Council and Secretary to the Cabinet, Privy Council Office (PCO)
    • Michael Vandergrift · Deputy Minister, Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
    • Mollie Johnson · Deputy Secretary to the Cabinet, Privy Council Office (PCO)
    • Erin O'Brien · Assistant Deputy Minister, Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
    International Trade Issues associated with cross border trade between Canada and the USA, particularly proposed tariffs. Industry specific concerns to mitigate the economic impact and protect Canadian interests. Read more

    Official report

  • Reported by Roger Kearns · In-house (corporation)

    • Randy Hoback · Member of Parliament
    • Matt Jeneroux · Member of Parliament
    • Lynn McDonald · Director General for North American Trade Policy, Global Affairs Canada (GAC)
    NOVA Chemicals will be seeking proactive federal policy that recognizes the importance of value-add in the energy supply chain and accruing maximum benefits from energy resources and projects for the benefit of Canadians. Read more

    Official report

  • Reported by Roger Kearns · In-house (corporation)

    • Megan Nichols · Assistant Deputy Minister, Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)
    • Jacqueline Goncalves · Director General, Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)
    • Greg Carreau · Director General, Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)
    • Jacinthe David · Director General, Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)
    Canada's policies governing GHGs and other emissions as it relates to petrochemical/chemistry facilities. Canada’s policies to incent more private sector investment in research and development to combat climate change. Overall investment climate for petrochemicals in Canada versus competing jurisdictions. Read more

    Official report

  • Reported by Roger Kearns · In-house (corporation)

    • Tony Maas · Deputy Director, Prime Minister's Office (PMO)
    Canada's policies governing GHGs and other emissions as it relates to petrochemical/chemistry facilities. Canada’s policies to incent more private sector investment in research and development to combat climate change. Overall investment climate for petrochemicals in Canada versus competing jurisdictions. Read more

    Official report

  • Reported by Roger Kearns · In-house (corporation)

    • Ryan Parmenter · Director, Plastics and Marine Litter, Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)
    • Tracey Spack · Director, Plastics Regulatory Affairs Division, Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)
    Canada's policies governing GHGs and other emissions as it relates to petrochemical/chemistry facilities. Canada’s policies to incent more private sector investment in research and development to combat climate change. Overall investment climate for petrochemicals in Canada versus competing jurisdictions. Read more

    Official report

  • Reported by Roger Kearns · In-house (corporation)

    Canada's policies governing GHGs and other emissions as it relates to petrochemical/chemistry facilities. Canada’s policies to incent more private sector investment in research and development to combat climate change. Overall investment climate for petrochemicals in Canada versus competing jurisdictions. Read more

    Official report

  • Reported by Roger Kearns · In-house (corporation)

    • Robert Kitchen · Member of Parlilament, House of Commons
    Canada's policies governing GHGs and other emissions as it relates to petrochemical/chemistry facilities. Canada’s policies to incent more private sector investment in research and development to combat climate change. Overall investment climate for petrochemicals in Canada versus competing jurisdictions. Read more

    Official report

  • Reported by Roger Kearns · In-house (corporation)

    • Sheryl Groeneweg · Director General, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
    • Paul O'Keefe · Senior Director, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
    Possible legislation to be introduced dealing with climate change; Regulatory Framework for Air Emissions – proposed changes to the Clean Air Act and the Canadian Environmental Protection Act (CEPA) regarding the impact of federal legislation on climate change and the competitiveness of the petrochemicals sector. Read more

    Tax Policy – we continue to pursue accelerated Capital Cost Allowance (CCA) to strengthen the viability of capital projects (eg. writing off / depreciation of existing assets).

    Official report

  • Reported by Roger Kearns · In-house (corporation)

    Industry

    Official report

  • Reported by Roger Kearns · In-house (corporation)

    Industry

    Official report

  • Reported by Roger Kearns · In-house (corporation)

    • Ryan Parmenter · Director, Plastics and Marine Litter, Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)

    EnvironmentIndustry

    Official report

  • Reported by Roger Kearns · In-house (corporation)

    • Steven Guilbeault · Minister of Environment and Climate Change, Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)
    • Kurtis Layden · Policy Advisor, Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)

    EnvironmentIndustry

    Official report

  • Reported by Roger Kearns · In-house (corporation)

    EnvironmentIndustry

    Official report

  • Reported by Roger Kearns · In-house (corporation)

    • Corey Tochor · Member of Parliament
    • James Hawkes · Parliamentary Assistant, House of Commons

    Environment

    Official report

  • Reported by Roger Kearns · In-house (corporation)

    • Kurtis Layden · Parliamentary Affairs and Policy Advisor, Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)

    Industry

    Official report

  • Reported by Roger Kearns · In-house (corporation)

    • Paul Halucha · Associate Deputy Minister, Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)
    • Chris Padfield · Assistant Secretary to the Cabinet, Clean Growth, Privy Council Office (PCO)
    • Laura Martin · Director, Stakeholders & Projects, Privy Council Office (PCO)

    EnvironmentIndustry

    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.