Organization
Chamber of Marine Commerce
- Meetings this Parliament
- 31
- With MPs
- 4
- Since Nov 2021
- 236
- Active registrations
- 1
Most recent reported meeting: Aug 27, 2026.
Lobbying by Chamber of Marine Commerce: 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 7, 2026
Filed by Joshua Juel, President and CEO
Lobbyists
- André Chabot · Director, Government & Stakeholder Relations
- Jason Card · Vice-President, External Affairs
- Joshua Juel · President and CEO
Institutions they may lobby: Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC), Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA), Atlantic Pilotage Authority (APA), Belledune Port Authority, Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA), Canada Industrial Relations Board (CIRB), Canada Revenue Agency (CRA), Canadian Coast Guard (CCG), Canadian Grain Commission (CGC), Canadian Heritage (PCH), Canadian International Trade Tribunal (CITT), Canadian Transportation Agency (CTA), 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), Great Lakes Pilotage Authority, Halifax Port Authority, Hamilton Port Authority, House of Commons, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED), International Joint Commission (IJC), Laurentian Pilotage Authority, Montreal Port Authority, Nanaimo Port Authority, National Defence (DND), Natural Resources Canada (NRCan), Oshawa Port Authority, Pacific Pilotage Authority Canada (PPA), Port Alberni Port Authority, Prime Minister's Office (PMO), Prince Rupert Port Authority, Privy Council Office (PCO), Public Safety Canada (PS), Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC), Quebec Port Authority, Saguenay Port Authority, Saint John Port Authority, Senate of Canada, Sept-Iles Port Authority, St. John's Port Authority, Statistics Canada (StatCan), Thunder Bay Port Authority, Toronto Port Authority, Transport Canada (TC), Transportation Safety Board of Canada (TSB), Treasury Board Of Canada Secretariat (TBS), Trois-Rivieres Port Authority, Vancouver Fraser Port Authority (Port Metro Vancouver), Windsor Port Authority
What they're lobbying on (25)Hide details
- Discussed measures to expand capacity at Canada's marine training institutions, including multi-year funding for training infrastructure, modern simulators and equipment
- Enabling CBSA investment in regional customs capacity to advance Canada’s Trade Diversification Strategy, strengthen supply-chain resilience, and deliver on economic-growth commitments.
- Discuss the regulatory publication governing safe embarkation and disembarkation processes between ships and shore in Canada.
- Discuss the impacts of U.S. proposed port fee contemplations for Canadian-flagged vessels arriving at U.S. ports.
- Discuss the need to prioritize marine-related investments, including through targeted programs such as the Trade Diversification Corridors Fund and Arctic Infrastructure Fund.
- Policy and potential regulatory proposals regarding the construction and design of landing booms used on Canadian vessels.
- Discuss the need for ice breakers to clear channels in the St. Lawrence Seaway, especially prior to the Seaway opening, so that vessels can safely get from port to port.
- Canadian Ice-Breaking capacity to support internal and coastal marine shipping
- Proposed federal subsidy for the domestic transport of steel by rail
- Seeking remission of federal duties to be paid or already paid on the purchase of foreign-built vessels.
- Previously known as Bill C-549, National Marine Day Act: in respect of identifying a specific day each year to be officially recognized as Canada Marine Day.
- Policy, regulatory proposals and potential legislation dealing with ballast water and aquatic invasive species.
- Pilotage Act: in respect of ensuring efficient and cost-effective pilotage services
- Pacific Pilotage Regulations: in respect of ensuring efficient and cost-effective pilotage services
- Marine Navigation Services Fees: working towards reduction and eventual removal of government fees on industry
- Laurentian Pilotage Authority Regulations: in respect of ensuring efficient and cost-effective pilotage services
- Immigration and Refugee Protection Act: working towards changes that might make it less difficult and restrictive for more skilled shipping industry labour to work in the Great Lakes - Seaway marine transportation industry.
- Hazardous Materials Information Review Regulations: informing clients of the existing and potential status of the regulations, and assisting them representing their business interests through inclusion or exclusion of their commodities in the regulations.
- Great Lakes Pilotage Regulations: in respect of ensuring efficient and cost-effective pilotage services
- General Pilotage Regulations: in respect of ensuring efficient and cost-effective pilotage services
- EcoFreight Program: informing clients of the program and assisting them with application and approval process
- Canadian Grain Act: working towards an efficient and cost-effective grain transportation system, especially as it pertains to the marine mode
- Canada Marine Act: working towards an efficient, safe, cost-effective marine transportation system, especially regarding Canada's ports and Seaway systems.
- Canada Labour Code: working towards ensuring Canadian labour laws are as pluralistic and democratic as possible, especially insofar as providing openness and fair competition to labour markets affecting shipping.
- Atlantic Pilotage Authority Regulations: in respect of ensuring efficient and cost-effective pilotage services
Registration 962510-15-48. Look it up in the official Registry
Reported meetings
SpreadsheetFiled by Bruce Burrows (205), Joshua Juel (19), maguessa morel-laforce (12).
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Reported by maguessa morel-laforce · In-house (organization)
- Sarah Cozzi · Director of Policy, Public Safety Canada (PS)
- Nina Sartor · Conseillère en politiques, Public Safety Canada (PS)
Canada Marine Act: working towards an efficient, safe, cost-effective marine transportation system, especially regarding Canada's ports and Seaway systems. Read more
Policy, regulatory proposals and potential legislation dealing with ballast water and aquatic invasive species.
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Reported by maguessa morel-laforce · In-house (organization)
- Miled Hill · Director of Policy, Prime Minister's Office (PMO)
Policy, regulatory proposals and potential legislation dealing with ballast water and aquatic invasive species. Read more
Pilotage Act: in respect of ensuring efficient and cost-effective pilotage services
Immigration and Refugee Protection Act: working towards changes that might make it less difficult and restrictive for more skilled shipping industry labour to work in the Great Lakes - Seaway marine transportation industry.
Great Lakes Pilotage Regulations: in respect of ensuring efficient and cost-effective pilotage services
Marine Navigation Services Fees: working towards reduction and eventual removal of government fees on industry
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Reported by maguessa morel-laforce · In-house (organization)
- James Christie · Directeur des politiques, Transport Canada (TC)
EcoFreight Program: informing clients of the program and assisting them with application and approval process Read more
Canada Marine Act: working towards an efficient, safe, cost-effective marine transportation system, especially regarding Canada's ports and Seaway systems.
Immigration and Refugee Protection Act: working towards changes that might make it less difficult and restrictive for more skilled shipping industry labour to work in the Great Lakes - Seaway marine transportation industry.
Marine Navigation Services Fees: working towards reduction and eventual removal of government fees on industry
Canadian Grain Act: working towards an efficient and cost-effective grain transportation system, especially as it pertains to the marine mode
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Reported by maguessa morel-laforce · In-house (organization)
- Matthieu Saint-Wril · Adjoint special, Québec, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC)
Immigration and Refugee Protection Act: working towards changes that might make it less difficult and restrictive for more skilled shipping industry labour to work in the Great Lakes - Seaway marine transportation industry. Read more
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Reported by maguessa morel-laforce · In-house (organization)
- Nina Sartor · Conseillère en politiques, Transport Canada (TC)
Canada Marine Act: working towards an efficient, safe, cost-effective marine transportation system, especially regarding Canada's ports and Seaway systems. Read more
Policy, regulatory proposals and potential legislation dealing with ballast water and aquatic invasive species.
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Reported by maguessa morel-laforce · In-house (organization)
- Dan Albas · Député
Canada Marine Act: working towards an efficient, safe, cost-effective marine transportation system, especially regarding Canada's ports and Seaway systems. Read more
Policy, regulatory proposals and potential legislation dealing with ballast water and aquatic invasive species.
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Reported by Bruce Burrows · In-house (organization)
- sam millar · Associate Deputy Minister, Finance Canada (FIN)
Great Lakes Pilotage Regulations: in respect of ensuring efficient and cost-effective pilotage services Read more
Canada Labour Code: working towards ensuring Canadian labour laws are as pluralistic and democratic as possible, especially insofar as providing openness and fair competition to labour markets affecting shipping.
Canada Marine Act: working towards an efficient, safe, cost-effective marine transportation system, especially regarding Canada's ports and Seaway systems.
Laurentian Pilotage Authority Regulations: in respect of ensuring efficient and cost-effective pilotage services
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Reported by Bruce Burrows · In-house (organization)
- Arun Thangaraj · Deputy Minister, Transport Canada (TC)
Canada Marine Act: working towards an efficient, safe, cost-effective marine transportation system, especially regarding Canada's ports and Seaway systems. Read more
General Pilotage Regulations: in respect of ensuring efficient and cost-effective pilotage services
Great Lakes Pilotage Regulations: in respect of ensuring efficient and cost-effective pilotage services
Canada Labour Code: working towards ensuring Canadian labour laws are as pluralistic and democratic as possible, especially insofar as providing openness and fair competition to labour markets affecting shipping.
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Reported by Bruce Burrows · In-house (organization)
- jonathan alomoto · Conseiller politique, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
- Niloo Boroun · Directrice des politiques, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
- sarah mannay · Conseillère en politiques, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
Canada Marine Act: working towards an efficient, safe, cost-effective marine transportation system, especially regarding Canada's ports and Seaway systems. Read more
Policy, regulatory proposals and potential legislation dealing with ballast water and aquatic invasive species.
Great Lakes Pilotage Regulations: in respect of ensuring efficient and cost-effective pilotage services
Canadian Grain Act: working towards an efficient and cost-effective grain transportation system, especially as it pertains to the marine mode
Canada Labour Code: working towards ensuring Canadian labour laws are as pluralistic and democratic as possible, especially insofar as providing openness and fair competition to labour markets affecting shipping.
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Reported by Bruce Burrows · In-house (organization)
- Jeremy bruce · director canada-US relations, Global Affairs Canada (GAC)
Canada Marine Act: working towards an efficient, safe, cost-effective marine transportation system, especially regarding Canada's ports and Seaway systems. Read more
Seeking remission of federal duties to be paid or already paid on the purchase of foreign-built vessels.
Atlantic Pilotage Authority Regulations: in respect of ensuring efficient and cost-effective pilotage services
Great Lakes Pilotage Regulations: in respect of ensuring efficient and cost-effective pilotage services
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Reported by Bruce Burrows · In-house (organization)
- vasken vosguian · Chef de cabinet, Transport Canada (TC)
- Nina Sartor · Conseillère en politiques, Transport Canada (TC)
Canadian Grain Act: working towards an efficient and cost-effective grain transportation system, especially as it pertains to the marine mode Read more
Canada Marine Act: working towards an efficient, safe, cost-effective marine transportation system, especially regarding Canada's ports and Seaway systems.
Seeking remission of federal duties to be paid or already paid on the purchase of foreign-built vessels.
Great Lakes Pilotage Regulations: in respect of ensuring efficient and cost-effective pilotage services
Canada Labour Code: working towards ensuring Canadian labour laws are as pluralistic and democratic as possible, especially insofar as providing openness and fair competition to labour markets affecting shipping.
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Reported by Bruce Burrows · In-house (organization)
- gabriel broderick · Senior policy advisor, Public Safety Canada (PS)
Canada Marine Act: working towards an efficient, safe, cost-effective marine transportation system, especially regarding Canada's ports and Seaway systems.
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Reported by Bruce Burrows · In-house (organization)
- Mark Emes · Policy Advisor, House of Commons
- Bryce McRae · Gestionnaire des relations avec les intervenants, House of Commons
Immigration and Refugee Protection Act: working towards changes that might make it less difficult and restrictive for more skilled shipping industry labour to work in the Great Lakes - Seaway marine transportation industry. Read more
Canada Labour Code: working towards ensuring Canadian labour laws are as pluralistic and democratic as possible, especially insofar as providing openness and fair competition to labour markets affecting shipping.
Canada Marine Act: working towards an efficient, safe, cost-effective marine transportation system, especially regarding Canada's ports and Seaway systems.
Laurentian Pilotage Authority Regulations: in respect of ensuring efficient and cost-effective pilotage services
Atlantic Pilotage Authority Regulations: in respect of ensuring efficient and cost-effective pilotage services
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Reported by Bruce Burrows · In-house (organization)
- Philip Lawrence · Député
- Emma Haynes · Director of Parliamentary Affairs, House of Commons
Canada Marine Act: working towards an efficient, safe, cost-effective marine transportation system, especially regarding Canada's ports and Seaway systems. Read more
Atlantic Pilotage Authority Regulations: in respect of ensuring efficient and cost-effective pilotage services
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Reported by Bruce Burrows · In-house (organization)
- Caroline Belbin · Policy Analyst, Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
- Chelsea Kusnick · Parliamentary Affairs Advisor, Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
Canada Marine Act: working towards an efficient, safe, cost-effective marine transportation system, especially regarding Canada's ports and Seaway systems. Read more
Canada Labour Code: working towards ensuring Canadian labour laws are as pluralistic and democratic as possible, especially insofar as providing openness and fair competition to labour markets affecting shipping.
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Reported by Bruce Burrows · In-house (organization)
- Nina Sartor · Policy Advisor, Transport Canada (TC)
Policy, regulatory proposals and potential legislation dealing with ballast water and aquatic invasive species.
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Reported by Bruce Burrows · In-house (organization)
- Vance Badawey · Député(e), House of Commons
Seeking remission of federal duties to be paid or already paid on the purchase of foreign-built vessels. Read more
Canada Labour Code: working towards ensuring Canadian labour laws are as pluralistic and democratic as possible, especially insofar as providing openness and fair competition to labour markets affecting shipping.
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Reported by Bruce Burrows · In-house (organization)
- Andrew Cardozo · Sénateur, Senate of Canada
Canada Marine Act: working towards an efficient, safe, cost-effective marine transportation system, especially regarding Canada's ports and Seaway systems. Read more
Policy, regulatory proposals and potential legislation dealing with ballast water and aquatic invasive species.
Immigration and Refugee Protection Act: working towards changes that might make it less difficult and restrictive for more skilled shipping industry labour to work in the Great Lakes - Seaway marine transportation industry.
Canadian Grain Act: working towards an efficient and cost-effective grain transportation system, especially as it pertains to the marine mode
Canada Labour Code: working towards ensuring Canadian labour laws are as pluralistic and democratic as possible, especially insofar as providing openness and fair competition to labour markets affecting shipping.
Pilotage Act: in respect of ensuring efficient and cost-effective pilotage services
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Reported by Bruce Burrows · In-house (organization)
- Bernard Généreux · Député
Policy, regulatory proposals and potential legislation dealing with ballast water and aquatic invasive species. Read more
General Pilotage Regulations: in respect of ensuring efficient and cost-effective pilotage services
Canada Marine Act: working towards an efficient, safe, cost-effective marine transportation system, especially regarding Canada's ports and Seaway systems.
Marine Navigation Services Fees: working towards reduction and eventual removal of government fees on industry
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Reported by Bruce Burrows · In-house (organization)
- rené villemure · Député, House of Commons
Policy, regulatory proposals and potential legislation dealing with ballast water and aquatic invasive species. Read more
Canada Marine Act: working towards an efficient, safe, cost-effective marine transportation system, especially regarding Canada's ports and Seaway systems.
General Pilotage Regulations: in respect of ensuring efficient and cost-effective pilotage services
Marine Navigation Services Fees: working towards reduction and eventual removal of government fees on industry
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Reported by Bruce Burrows · In-house (organization)
- Bryce McRae · Gestionnaire des relations avec les intervenants, House of Commons
General Pilotage Regulations: in respect of ensuring efficient and cost-effective pilotage services Read more
Immigration and Refugee Protection Act: working towards changes that might make it less difficult and restrictive for more skilled shipping industry labour to work in the Great Lakes - Seaway marine transportation industry.
Canada Labour Code: working towards ensuring Canadian labour laws are as pluralistic and democratic as possible, especially insofar as providing openness and fair competition to labour markets affecting shipping.
Policy, regulatory proposals and potential legislation dealing with ballast water and aquatic invasive species.
Marine Navigation Services Fees: working towards reduction and eventual removal of government fees on industry
Canada Marine Act: working towards an efficient, safe, cost-effective marine transportation system, especially regarding Canada's ports and Seaway systems.
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Reported by Bruce Burrows · In-house (organization)
- Fares Al Soud · Policy Advisor, Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO)
General Pilotage Regulations: in respect of ensuring efficient and cost-effective pilotage services Read more
Canada Marine Act: working towards an efficient, safe, cost-effective marine transportation system, especially regarding Canada's ports and Seaway systems.
Policy, regulatory proposals and potential legislation dealing with ballast water and aquatic invasive species.
Marine Navigation Services Fees: working towards reduction and eventual removal of government fees on industry
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Reported by Bruce Burrows · In-house (organization)
- Clement Gignac · Senator, Senate of Canada
Policy, regulatory proposals and potential legislation dealing with ballast water and aquatic invasive species. Read more
General Pilotage Regulations: in respect of ensuring efficient and cost-effective pilotage services
Marine Navigation Services Fees: working towards reduction and eventual removal of government fees on industry
Canada Marine Act: working towards an efficient, safe, cost-effective marine transportation system, especially regarding Canada's ports and Seaway systems.
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Reported by Bruce Burrows · In-house (organization)
- Colin Carrie · Député, House of Commons
General Pilotage Regulations: in respect of ensuring efficient and cost-effective pilotage services Read more
Canada Marine Act: working towards an efficient, safe, cost-effective marine transportation system, especially regarding Canada's ports and Seaway systems.
Policy, regulatory proposals and potential legislation dealing with ballast water and aquatic invasive species.
Marine Navigation Services Fees: working towards reduction and eventual removal of government fees on industry
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Reported by Bruce Burrows · In-house (organization)
- Maxime Blanchette-Joncas · Député
Immigration and Refugee Protection Act: working towards changes that might make it less difficult and restrictive for more skilled shipping industry labour to work in the Great Lakes - Seaway marine transportation industry. Read more
Policy, regulatory proposals and potential legislation dealing with ballast water and aquatic invasive species.
Canada Marine Act: working towards an efficient, safe, cost-effective marine transportation system, especially regarding Canada's ports and Seaway systems.
General Pilotage Regulations: in respect of ensuring efficient and cost-effective pilotage services
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.