Organization
Prospectors and Developers Association of Canada
- Meetings this Parliament
- 21
- With MPs
- 13
- Since Nov 2021
- 74
- Active registrations
- 1
Most recent reported meeting: Jul 29, 2026.
Lobbying by Prospectors and Developers Association of 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 Jun 10, 2024
Filed by Lisa McDonald, Executive Director
Lobbyists
- Jeff Killeen · Director, Policy & Programs, Finance & Taxation, Geoscience & Innovation
- Kristy Kenny · Manager, Communications
- Lisa McDonald · Executive Director
- Ran Maoz · Analyst, Tax Policy & Capital Markets
- Steve Shapka · Anaylst, Government Relations
Institutions they may lobby: Canada Revenue Agency (CRA), Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency (CanNor), Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada (CIRNAC), Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC), Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC), Export Development Canada (EDC), Finance Canada (FIN), Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO), Global Affairs Canada (GAC), House of Commons, Impact Assessment Agency of Canada (IAAC), Indigenous Services Canada (ISC), Infrastructure Canada (INFC), Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED), Intergovernmental Affairs Secretariat (IGA), National Defence (DND), Natural Resources Canada (NRCan), Prime Minister's Office (PMO), Privy Council Office (PCO), Senate of Canada, Statistics Canada (StatCan), Transport Canada (TC), Treasury Board Of Canada Secretariat (TBS)
What they're lobbying on (14)Hide details
- Canadian Aviation Regulations as they relate to pilot availability, particularly in rural and remote areas of Canada
- The Canadian Ombudsperson for Responsible Enterprise (CORE) with respect to public reporting and investigation outputs and processes.
- Canada’s Target 1 initiative to conserve 30% land and oceans by 2030 in respect to potential impacts to the land base available for exploration.
- Canada's Critical Mineral Strategy with respect to ensuring that the needs of industry are aligned with the priorities of Natural Resources Canada and the government broadly.
- Canada's Critical Minerals List which will need to be updated periodically to reflect the changing demands in Canada and our allies.
- Canadian Minerals and Metals Plan and how it will need to adapt to Canada's changing needs in the future.
- Investment Canada Act and the related regulations as they relate to foreign investment into Canadian mineral exploration projects.
- Canadian Environmental Protection Act and Impact Assessment Act as they impact the ability of the industry to secure permits in a timely manner while supporting responsible exploration and mining
- Geo-mapping for Energy and Minerals Program and Targeted Geosciences Initiative PDAC participates on an advisory committee for the Targeted Geosciences Initiative, through which we provide an industry perspective on how federal geoscience spending can help Canada attract investment and improve the rate at which mineral deposits are discovered, particularly at depth and under cover. The committee is also an opportunity to provide feedback on other programs run by the Geological Survey of Canada, including GEM. In addition, PDAC meets regularly with officials responsible for GEM and TGI in order to provide updates on the state of exploration in Canada.
- Flow-through shares and the Mineral Exploration Tax Credit / Critical Mineral Exploration Tax Credit
- Fisheries Act as it impacts the land base available for exploration and the ability of the industry to secure permits in a timely manner, while supporting responsible exploration and mining
- CRA Guidelines for Canadian Exploration Expenses
- Canada National Parks Act and Species at Risk Act as they impact the land base available for exploration
- Aboriginal Skills Employment Training Strategy PDAC supports investments to enhance the participation of Aboriginal people in the minerals industry.
Registration 935237-14315-47. Look it up in the official Registry
Reported meetings
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Reported by Lisa McDonald · In-house (organization)
- Claude Guay · Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Energy and Natural Resources
- Michael Jason · Senior Advisor - Legal and Mining, Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
- Ryan O'Connell · Parliamentary Attaché, Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
CRA Guidelines for Canadian Exploration Expenses Read more
Flow-through shares and the Mineral Exploration Tax Credit / Critical Mineral Exploration Tax Credit
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Reported by Lisa McDonald · In-house (organization)
- Claude Guay · Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
- Michael Jason · Senior Advisor - Legal and Mining, Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
- Ryan O'Connell · Parliamentary Attaché, Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
CRA Guidelines for Canadian Exploration Expenses Read more
Flow-through shares and the Mineral Exploration Tax Credit / Critical Mineral Exploration Tax Credit
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Reported by Lisa McDonald · In-house (organization)
- Philip Lawrence · Member of Parliament
CRA Guidelines for Canadian Exploration Expenses Read more
Canada’s Target 1 initiative to conserve 30% land and oceans by 2030 in respect to potential impacts to the land base available for exploration.
Flow-through shares and the Mineral Exploration Tax Credit / Critical Mineral Exploration Tax Credit
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Reported by Lisa McDonald · In-house (organization)
- Jonathan Rowe · Member of Parliament
Canada’s Target 1 initiative to conserve 30% land and oceans by 2030 in respect to potential impacts to the land base available for exploration. Read more
CRA Guidelines for Canadian Exploration Expenses
Flow-through shares and the Mineral Exploration Tax Credit / Critical Mineral Exploration Tax Credit
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Reported by Lisa McDonald · In-house (organization)
- Zachary Nixon · Regional Advisor, Ontario, Prime Minister's Office (PMO)
Canada’s Target 1 initiative to conserve 30% land and oceans by 2030 in respect to potential impacts to the land base available for exploration. Read more
CRA Guidelines for Canadian Exploration Expenses
Flow-through shares and the Mineral Exploration Tax Credit / Critical Mineral Exploration Tax Credit
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Reported by Lisa McDonald · In-house (organization)
- Brendan Hanley · Member of Parliament
Canada’s Target 1 initiative to conserve 30% land and oceans by 2030 in respect to potential impacts to the land base available for exploration. Read more
CRA Guidelines for Canadian Exploration Expenses
Flow-through shares and the Mineral Exploration Tax Credit / Critical Mineral Exploration Tax Credit
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Reported by Lisa McDonald · In-house (organization)
- Jessica Fullerton · Policy Advisor, Finance Canada (FIN)
- Cheryl Cardinal · Director, Strategic Initiatives and Indigenous Equity, Finance Canada (FIN)
CRA Guidelines for Canadian Exploration Expenses Read more
Investment Canada Act and the related regulations as they relate to foreign investment into Canadian mineral exploration projects.
Canada’s Target 1 initiative to conserve 30% land and oceans by 2030 in respect to potential impacts to the land base available for exploration.
Flow-through shares and the Mineral Exploration Tax Credit / Critical Mineral Exploration Tax Credit
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Reported by Lisa McDonald · In-house (organization)
- Samir Kassam · Deputy Chief of Staff and Director of Policy, Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
CRA Guidelines for Canadian Exploration Expenses Read more
Canada’s Target 1 initiative to conserve 30% land and oceans by 2030 in respect to potential impacts to the land base available for exploration.
Flow-through shares and the Mineral Exploration Tax Credit / Critical Mineral Exploration Tax Credit
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Reported by Lisa McDonald · In-house (organization)
- Claude Guay · Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
- Michael Jason · Senior Advisor - Legal and Mining, Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
- Ryan O'Connell · Parliamentary Attaché, Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
Flow-through shares and the Mineral Exploration Tax Credit / Critical Mineral Exploration Tax Credit Read more
CRA Guidelines for Canadian Exploration Expenses
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Reported by Lisa McDonald · In-house (organization)
- Wayne Long · Secretary of State, Finance Canada (FIN)
CRA Guidelines for Canadian Exploration Expenses Read more
Flow-through shares and the Mineral Exploration Tax Credit / Critical Mineral Exploration Tax Credit
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Reported by Lisa McDonald · In-house (organization)
- Tim Hodgson · Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
- Samir Kassam · Deputy Chief of Staff and Director of Policy, Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
- Isabella Chan · Senior Assistant Deputy Minister, Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
Investment Canada Act and the related regulations as they relate to foreign investment into Canadian mineral exploration projects. Read more
Flow-through shares and the Mineral Exploration Tax Credit / Critical Mineral Exploration Tax Credit
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Reported by Lisa McDonald · In-house (organization)
- Steven MacKinnon · Leader of the Government in House of Commons, Transport Canada (TC)
CRA Guidelines for Canadian Exploration Expenses Read more
Flow-through shares and the Mineral Exploration Tax Credit / Critical Mineral Exploration Tax Credit
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Reported by Lisa McDonald · In-house (organization)
- Yasmin Atassi · Senior Policy Advisor, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
Investment Canada Act and the related regulations as they relate to foreign investment into Canadian mineral exploration projects. Read more
CRA Guidelines for Canadian Exploration Expenses
Flow-through shares and the Mineral Exploration Tax Credit / Critical Mineral Exploration Tax Credit
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Reported by Lisa McDonald · In-house (organization)
- Galen Richardson · Senior Advisor, Stakeholder Relations, Privy Council Office (PCO)
- Nasser Haidar · Policy Advisor, Privy Council Office (PCO)
Canada's Critical Mineral Strategy with respect to ensuring that the needs of industry are aligned with the priorities of Natural Resources Canada and the government broadly. Read more
CRA Guidelines for Canadian Exploration Expenses
Flow-through shares and the Mineral Exploration Tax Credit / Critical Mineral Exploration Tax Credit
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Reported by Lisa McDonald · In-house (organization)
- Claude Guay · Parliamentary Secretary, Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
CRA Guidelines for Canadian Exploration Expenses Read more
Flow-through shares and the Mineral Exploration Tax Credit / Critical Mineral Exploration Tax Credit
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Reported by Lisa McDonald · In-house (organization)
- Corey Hogan · Parliamentary Secretary, Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
CRA Guidelines for Canadian Exploration Expenses Read more
Flow-through shares and the Mineral Exploration Tax Credit / Critical Mineral Exploration Tax Credit
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Reported by Lisa McDonald · In-house (organization)
- Greg McLean · Member of Parliament
Canada's Critical Minerals List which will need to be updated periodically to reflect the changing demands in Canada and our allies. Read more
CRA Guidelines for Canadian Exploration Expenses
Flow-through shares and the Mineral Exploration Tax Credit / Critical Mineral Exploration Tax Credit
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Reported by Lisa McDonald · In-house (organization)
- Ryan Turnbull · Member of Parliament
- Jessica Fullerton · Policy Advisor, Intergovernmental Affairs Secretariat (IGA)
- Cheryl Cardinal · Director, Strategic Initiatives and Indigenous Equity, Finance Canada (FIN)
Investment Canada Act and the related regulations as they relate to foreign investment into Canadian mineral exploration projects. Read more
CRA Guidelines for Canadian Exploration Expenses
Flow-through shares and the Mineral Exploration Tax Credit / Critical Mineral Exploration Tax Credit
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Reported by Lisa McDonald · In-house (organization)
- Samir Kassam · Director of Policy, Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
- Marie-Christine Demers · Senior Policy Advisor, Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
Canada's Critical Mineral Strategy with respect to ensuring that the needs of industry are aligned with the priorities of Natural Resources Canada and the government broadly. Read more
Investment Canada Act and the related regulations as they relate to foreign investment into Canadian mineral exploration projects.
Flow-through shares and the Mineral Exploration Tax Credit / Critical Mineral Exploration Tax Credit
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Reported by Lisa McDonald · In-house (organization)
- Kyle Fox · Deputy Director of Policy, Finance Canada (FIN)
- Cheryl Cardinal · Director, Strategic Initiatives and Indigenous Equity, Finance Canada (FIN)
Flow-through shares and the Mineral Exploration Tax Credit / Critical Mineral Exploration Tax Credit Read more
CRA Guidelines for Canadian Exploration Expenses
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Reported by Lisa McDonald · In-house (organization)
- Galen Richardson · Stakeholder Relations Advisor, Intergovernmental Affairs Secretariat (IGA)
CRA Guidelines for Canadian Exploration Expenses Read more
Flow-through shares and the Mineral Exploration Tax Credit / Critical Mineral Exploration Tax Credit
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Reported by Lisa McDonald · In-house (organization)
- Samir Kassam · Director of Policy, Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
- Michel Cornillon Brixeno · Director of Policy, Canada Revenue Agency (CRA)
Flow-through shares and the Mineral Exploration Tax Credit / Critical Mineral Exploration Tax Credit
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Reported by Lisa McDonald · In-house (organization)
- Marcus Powlowski · Member of Parliament
- Yvonne Jones · Member of Parliament, House of Commons
- Marc Serré · Member of Parliament, House of Commons
- Seamus O'Regan · Member of Parliament, Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
CRA Guidelines for Canadian Exploration Expenses Read more
Canadian Environmental Protection Act and Impact Assessment Act as they impact the ability of the industry to secure permits in a timely manner while supporting responsible exploration and mining
Flow-through shares and the Mineral Exploration Tax Credit / Critical Mineral Exploration Tax Credit
Canada's Critical Mineral Strategy with respect to ensuring that the needs of industry are aligned with the priorities of Natural Resources Canada and the government broadly.
Investment Canada Act and the related regulations as they relate to foreign investment into Canadian mineral exploration projects.
-
Reported by Lisa McDonald · In-house (organization)
- Greg McLean · Member of Parliament
Canada's Critical Mineral Strategy with respect to ensuring that the needs of industry are aligned with the priorities of Natural Resources Canada and the government broadly. Read more
Canadian Environmental Protection Act and Impact Assessment Act as they impact the ability of the industry to secure permits in a timely manner while supporting responsible exploration and mining
CRA Guidelines for Canadian Exploration Expenses
Flow-through shares and the Mineral Exploration Tax Credit / Critical Mineral Exploration Tax Credit
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Reported by Lisa McDonald · In-house (organization)
- Eric Melillo · Member of Parliament
Investment Canada Act and the related regulations as they relate to foreign investment into Canadian mineral exploration projects. Read more
Flow-through shares and the Mineral Exploration Tax Credit / Critical Mineral Exploration Tax Credit
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.