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Lobbying by Air Transport Association of Canada (ATAC): 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

Air Transport Association of Canada (ATAC)

Meetings this Parliament
24
With MPs
2
Since Nov 2021
87
Active registrations
1

Most recent reported meeting: Sep 23, 2026.

Registrations in effect

In-house (organization) In effect since Jul 17, 2026 Receives government funding

Filed by Julie Mailhot, President and Chief Executive Officer

Lobbyists

  • Daniel Lapierre · Vice President, Technical Operations and Environment
  • David Rankin · Vice President
  • Julie Mailhot · President and Chief Executive Officer
  • Les Aalders · Executive Vice President
  • Wayne Gouveia · Senior Vice President

Institutions they may lobby: Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC), Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA), Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA), Canadian Air Transport Security Authority (CATSA), Canadian Heritage (PCH), Canadian Human Rights Commission (CHRC), Canadian Transportation Agency (CTA), Communications Security Establishment Canada (CSEC), Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada (CIRNAC), Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC), Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC), Finance Canada (FIN), Global Affairs Canada (GAC), Health Canada (HC), House of Commons, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED), National Defence (DND), Privy Council Office (PCO), Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC), Public Safety Canada (PS), Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC), Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP), Senate of Canada, Transport Canada (TC), Transportation Safety Board of Canada (TSB), Treasury Board Of Canada Secretariat (TBS)

What they're lobbying on (31)
  • Discussion about marketing Canadian Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul companies on international stage.
  • Discussions about digital ID for travel in the global travel continuum.
  • Discussion on government investment in infrastructure for remote and northern airports.
  • Working with Transport Canada Aviation Security on Enhanced Security measures harmonizing with the Transportation Security Administration and Department of Homeland Security requirements.
  • Working with the Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) ensuring the Orders in Council make operational sense in their requirements in keeping the travelling public safe during the COVID-19 pandemic. Also ensuring that the Transport Canada Aviation Security and Civil Aviation are harmonized in the issuance of Interim Orders which regulate the Aviation Industry during the pandemic.
  • Status of European Union (EU) Bilateral - The Canadian Government and the European Union entered into Bilaterals. The issues are its impact on costs and trade to our industry.
  • Request funding from CanExport Associations Program (CEA) International Marketing assistance from Global Affairs Canada with regard to Aircraft Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) and Flight Training.
  • Passenger Bill of Rights, Foreign Ownership, Joint Ventures and the possible cost impacts to our industry and unintended consequences. (Formerly known as Bill C-49 Transportation Modernization Act)
  • Participation in the development of mitigation measures for the use of Ethylene Glycol and Halon and Greenhouse Gases with Environment and Climate Change Canada, and Transport Canada
  • Participation in stakeholder consultation with Health Canada on regulatory matters with regard to public safety and costs to the industry.
  • Obtain support from relevant government departments in dealing with the European Union Emissions Trading Scheme to ensure fairness to Canadian companies.
  • International Student Program in respect of streamlining the process to obtain student study permits for commercial pilot training in Canada and provide exemptions on the caps for foreign aviation students. (Imagine Education au/in Canada Brand program) with Global Affairs Canada and Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada.
  • Government consultation (Transport Canada) with stakeholders on the privatization of CATSA and its impact on the industry and the cost to passengers.
  • Acts to amend the Aeronautics Act and the Access to Information Act and to make consequential amendments to other Acts with regard to all sections, particularly the provisions enabling safety management systems and the protection of safety data from public dissemination.
  • Federal jurisdiction at aerodromes as it pertains to noise responsibilities. We do not want the province/municipality to enforce noise around airports. We oppose attempts by provinces/municipalities from attempting to usurp the federal powers. The Federal Government regulation in this case refers to the Aeronautics Act.
  • Excise Tax Act with regard to Reduction of Air Travellers Security Charge. Excise Tax Act with regards to the reduction of Aviation Fuel Taxes.
  • Enhancement and growth of the Canadian Council for Aviation and Aerospace to cover all aviation human resource issues.
  • Encouraging the implementation of Safety Management Systems throughout Canadian commercial aviation.
  • Discussions with Transport Canada and Employment & Social Development Canada on removing barriers to entry for people who want to become pilots or aircraft maintenance engineers or technicians.
  • Discussions with regard to the on-going management of the Air Carrier Security Measures (Document is classified).
  • Discussions with Public Safety Canada regarding, and support for, actions to prevent Human Trafficking.
  • Discussions on the Statutory Review of the Canada Transportation Act with respect to administerial advice on policies
  • Discussions about restrictions (timelines, airspace and procedures onboard aircraft) in the context of special events with regards to public safety
  • Discussion on Privatization of Airports with regard to the economic impact this would have on the industry.
  • Discuss existing and contemplated changes to the Canadian Transportation Act on licensing and accessibility issues with the Canadian Transportation Agency.
  • Consultations with the Canadian Transportation Agency on their Regulatory Modernization Initiative to update the regulation and legislation that is out of date.
  • As a member of the Canadian Aviation Regulations Advisory Council, participate in the development and amendments to the Canadian Aviation Regulations.
  • Amendments to the Canada Labour Code (ESDC) with regard to issues affecting employees working within the aviation industry.
  • Amendments to the Air Transportation Regulations (SOR/88-58) as amended January 2013.
  • Amendments to Part 6 of the Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG) Act regarding TDG training.
  • Amendments to Part 12 of the Transportation of Dangerous Goods Act, or other sections of the Act that may arise involving regulatory changes as a result of new ICAO regulations. The Aviation representative to the TDG General Policy Advisory Council and aviation industry delegate on the TDG Canadian delegation to the International Civil Aviation Organization.

Registration 961757-14408-63. Look it up in the official Registry

Reported meetings

Spreadsheet

Filed by John McKenna (60), Julie Mailhot (24), Pierre Ruel (3).

  • Reported by John McKenna · In-house (organization)

    • Elizabeth Reid · Consul and Senior Trade Commissioner for Canada in Atlanta, Global Affairs Canada (GAC)
    Discussion about marketing Canadian Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul companies on international stage.

    Official report

  • Reported by Pierre Ruel · In-house (organization)

    • Stéphanie Cadieux · Chief Accessibility Officer, Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
    Discuss existing and contemplated changes to the Canadian Transportation Act on licensing and accessibility issues with the Canadian Transportation Agency.

    Official report

  • Reported by Pierre Ruel · In-house (organization)

    • Jennifer Little · Director General, Air Policy, Transport Canada (TC)
    As a member of the Canadian Aviation Regulations Advisory Council, participate in the development and amendments to the Canadian Aviation Regulations.

    Official report

  • Reported by Pierre Ruel · In-house (organization)

    • Félix Meunier · Director General, Civil Aviation, Transport Canada (TC)
    As a member of the Canadian Aviation Regulations Advisory Council, participate in the development and amendments to the Canadian Aviation Regulations.

    Official report

  • Reported by John McKenna · In-house (organization)

    • Nicholas Robinson · Associate Assistant Deputy Minister, Transport Canada (TC)
    As a member of the Canadian Aviation Regulations Advisory Council, participate in the development and amendments to the Canadian Aviation Regulations.

    Official report

  • Reported by John McKenna · In-house (organization)

    Discussions with Transport Canada and Employment & Social Development Canada on removing barriers to entry for people who want to become pilots or aircraft maintenance engineers or technicians. Read more

    Participation in the development of mitigation measures for the use of Ethylene Glycol and Halon and Greenhouse Gases with Environment and Climate Change Canada, and Transport Canada

    Passenger Bill of Rights, Foreign Ownership, Joint Ventures and the possible cost impacts to our industry and unintended consequences. (Formerly known as Bill C-49 Transportation Modernization Act)

    Official report

  • Reported by John McKenna · In-house (organization)

    • Tom Oommen · Director General, Analysis and Outreach Branch, Canadian Transportation Agency (CTA)
    Consultations with the Canadian Transportation Agency on their Regulatory Modernization Initiative to update the regulation and legislation that is out of date.

    Official report

  • Reported by John McKenna · In-house (organization)

    • Lisa Setlakwe · Assistant Deputy Minister, Safety and Security, Transport Canada (TC)
    Amendments to the Air Transportation Regulations (SOR/88-58) as amended January 2013. Read more

    As a member of the Canadian Aviation Regulations Advisory Council, participate in the development and amendments to the Canadian Aviation Regulations.

    Federal jurisdiction at aerodromes as it pertains to noise responsibilities. We do not want the province/municipality to enforce noise around airports. We oppose attempts by provinces/municipalities from attempting to usurp the federal powers. The Federal Government regulation in this case refers to the Aeronautics Act.

    Participation in the development of mitigation measures for the use of Ethylene Glycol and Halon and Greenhouse Gases with Environment and Climate Change Canada, and Transport Canada

    Acts to amend the Aeronautics Act and the Access to Information Act and to make consequential amendments to other Acts with regard to all sections, particularly the provisions enabling safety management systems and the protection of safety data from public dissemination.

    Encouraging the implementation of Safety Management Systems throughout Canadian commercial aviation.

    Status of European Union (EU) Bilateral - The Canadian Government and the European Union entered into Bilaterals. The issues are its impact on costs and trade to our industry.

    Official report

  • Reported by John McKenna · In-house (organization)

    • Yoan Marier · Chair, Transportation Safety Board of Canada (TSB)
    • Paul Dittmann · Board Member, Transportation Safety Board of Canada (TSB)
    As a member of the Canadian Aviation Regulations Advisory Council, participate in the development and amendments to the Canadian Aviation Regulations. Read more

    Encouraging the implementation of Safety Management Systems throughout Canadian commercial aviation.

    Acts to amend the Aeronautics Act and the Access to Information Act and to make consequential amendments to other Acts with regard to all sections, particularly the provisions enabling safety management systems and the protection of safety data from public dissemination.

    Official report

  • Reported by John McKenna · In-house (organization)

    • Nicholas Robinson · Associate Assistant Deputy Minister, Transport Canada (TC)

    Transportation

    Official report

  • Reported by John McKenna · In-house (organization)

    • Lisa Setlakwe · Assistant Deputy Minister, Safety and Security, Transport Canada (TC)
    • Nicholas Robinson · Associate Assistant Deputy Minister, Transport Canada (TC)
    • Arun Thangaraj · Deputy Minister, Transport Canada (TC)
    • Caroline Xavier · Chief Communications Security Establishment, Communications Security Establishment Canada (CSEC)
    and 1 more
    • Sami Khoury · Head, Communications Security Establishment Canada (CSEC)

    National Security/SecurityTransportation

    Official report

  • Reported by John McKenna · In-house (organization)

    • Ian Foucher · Chief of Staff to the Minister, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
    • Anson Duran · Chief of Staff, Transport Canada (TC)

    TelecommunicationsTransportation

    Official report

  • Reported by John McKenna · In-house (organization)

    Transportation

    Official report

  • Reported by John McKenna · In-house (organization)

    BudgetConsumer IssuesEnvironmentTelecommunicationsTransportation

    Official report

  • Reported by John McKenna · In-house (organization)

    • Madeleine Fequiere · Consul General of Canada in Chicago, Global Affairs Canada (GAC)

    International TradeTransportation

    Official report

  • Reported by John McKenna · In-house (organization)

    • France Pegeot · Chair and CEO, Canadian Transportation Agency (CTA)

    Transportation

    Official report

  • Reported by John McKenna · In-house (organization)

    • Laurel Chester · Senior Advisor, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
    • Eric Dagenais · Senior ADM, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)

    Transportation

    Official report

  • Reported by John McKenna · In-house (organization)

    • Ted Falk · Member of Parliament
    • Jeremy Patzer · Member of Parliament
    • John Moffet · ADM, Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)
    • Megan Nichols · Associate Assistant Deputy Minister, Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)

    EnvironmentTransportation

    Official report

  • Reported by John McKenna · In-house (organization)

    • Laurel Chester · Senior advisor, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)

    Transportation

    Official report

  • Reported by John McKenna · In-house (organization)

    • France Pegeot · Chair and CEO, Canadian Transportation Agency (CTA)

    Transportation

    Official report

  • Reported by John McKenna · In-house (organization)

    Transportation

    Official report

  • Reported by John McKenna · In-house (organization)

    • Kathy Fox · Chair, Transportation Safety Board of Canada (TSB)

    Transportation

    Official report

  • Reported by John McKenna · In-house (organization)

    • Kathy Fox · Chair, Transportation Safety Board of Canada (TSB)

    Transportation

    Official report

  • Reported by John McKenna · In-house (organization)

    • Kathy Fox · Chair, Transportation Safety Board of Canada (TSB)

    Transportation

    Official report

  • Reported by John McKenna · In-house (organization)

    • Nicholas Robinson · Associate Assistant Deputy Minister, Transport Canada (TC)

    Transportation

    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.