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Lobbying by David Suzuki Foundation: 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

David Suzuki Foundation

Meetings this Parliament
115
With MPs
32
Since Nov 2021
571
Active registrations
1

Most recent reported meeting: Oct 8, 2026.

Registrations in effect

In-house (organization) In effect since Oct 15, 2026

Filed by Pierre Iachetti, Executive Director

Lobbyists

  • Andréanne Brazeau · Senior Climate Analyst
  • Ariel Savion-Lemieux · Manager of Climate Solutions
  • Erin Roger · Director of Nature
  • John Driscoll · Fisheries Science Policy Analyst
  • Lisa Gue · Environmental Health Policy Analyst
  • Pierre Iachetti · Executive Director
  • Rachel Plotkin · Ontario Science Projects Manager
  • Stephen Thomas · Clean Energy Manager
  • Thomas Green · Climate Solutions Policy Analyst

Institutions they may lobby: Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC), Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC), Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC), Finance Canada (FIN), Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO), Health Canada (HC), House of Commons, Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada (HICC), Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED), Natural Resources Canada (NRCan), Parks Canada (PC), Prime Minister's Office (PMO), Privy Council Office (PCO), Senate of Canada, Transport Canada (TC)

What they're lobbying on (32)
  • Implementation of the National Strategy Respecting Environmental Racism and Environmental Justice
  • Advocating for a Global Agreement on Plastics
  • Implementation of Canada's international climate commitments
  • Implementation of Canada's industrial carbon pricing system (Output-Based Pricing System Regulations)
  • Strengthening environmental protection in decisions under the Pest Control Products Act and Pest Control Products Regulations, and related activities of Health Canada's Pesticides Regulatory Directorate
  • Finalizing the BC salmon aquaculture transition plan to achieve 2029 ban on open net-pen salmon aquaculture in BC
  • Advocating against policies and decisions that promote the expansion of fossil fuel infrastructure.
  • Achieving Canada's commitments to protect 30% of its marine environment by 2030
  • Addressing key science and management gaps for managed fish stocks.
  • Standard for assessing equivalency under the Canadian Environmental Protection Act
  • Full implementation of the 2023 amendments to the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999 (Bill S-5), and decisions under the Act
  • Integration of environment and human rights obligations in Canadian trade policy, negotiations and implementation statutes
  • Modernizing BC commercial fisheries: licensing and quota
  • Building out interprovincial clean electricity grid and economy-wide electrification
  • Maintaining strong federal environmental laws, regulations, standards and safeguards, and avoiding regression
  • Addressing gaps in regulation of BC aquaculture - federal role
  • Implementation of the Clean Electricity Regulations, the Federal Clean Electricity Strategy and other policies related to achieving a zero-emissions electricity system
  • Implementation of the Species at Risk Act
  • Banning fossil fuel advertising
  • Input to fish stocks prescribed to the fish stocks provisions of Fisheries Act
  • Input to national strategy for implementing ecosystem approach to fisheries management
  • Advancing sustainable forestry and repair of forest degradation
  • Supporting Indigenous-led conservation and governance
  • High level input on climate and energy policy and governance
  • Expanding prohibitions on non-essential single-use plastics
  • Implementation of the Northern Shelf Bioregion Marine Protected Area Network
  • Implementation of Pacific Salmon Strategy Initiative
  • Implementation of 2030 Nature Strategy and Global Biodiversity Framework, including budget measures (resourcing).
  • Implementation of the Net-Zero Emissions Accountability Act, including setting ambitious emissions reduction targets and developing and implementing robust emission reduction plans.
  • Ending public financing for fossil fuels
  • Advancing proposal to tax the excess profits of oil and gas companies to help finance climate adaptation and energy affordability measures.
  • Adoption of the Green Budget Coalition recommendations in the federal Budget and budget bill

Registration 962064-16500-87. Look it up in the official Registry

Reported meetings

Spreadsheet

Filed by Severn Cullis-Suzuki (431), Pierre Iachetti (96), Linda Nowlan (41), David Barbosa (3).

  • Reported by Linda Nowlan · In-house (organization)

    • Alexis Conrad · Assistant Secretary to the Cabinet, Privy Council Office (PCO)
    • Sunny Uppal · Director of Operations, Privy Council Office (PCO)
    Adoption of the Green Budget Coalition recommendations in the federal Budget and budget bill Read more

    Building out interprovincial clean electricity grid and economy-wide electrification

    Protecting the environment and respecting Indigenous and human rights obligations in the implementation of the One Canadian Economy Act

    Official report

  • Reported by Linda Nowlan · In-house (organization)

    • Samir Kassam · Director of Policy, Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
    • Chelios Vuong · Senior Strategic Advisor, Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
    Adoption of the Green Budget Coalition recommendations in the federal Budget and budget bill Read more

    Building out interprovincial clean electricity grid and economy-wide electrification

    Protecting the environment and respecting Indigenous and human rights obligations in the implementation of the One Canadian Economy Act

    Official report

  • Reported by Linda Nowlan · In-house (organization)

    • Frank Des Rosiers · Assistant Deputy Minister, Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
    • Drew Leyburne · Assistant Deputy Minister, Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
    Protecting the environment and respecting Indigenous and human rights obligations in the implementation of the One Canadian Economy Act Read more

    Adoption of the Green Budget Coalition recommendations in the federal Budget and budget bill

    Implementation of the Clean Electricity Regulations, the Federal Clean Electricity Strategy and other policies related to achieving a zero-emissions electricity system

    Building out interprovincial clean electricity grid and economy-wide electrification

    Official report

  • Reported by Linda Nowlan · In-house (organization)

    • Niall O'Dea · Senior Assistant Deputy Minister, Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO)
    • Nicole Bouchard · Senior Assistant Deputy Minister, Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO)
    • Joanne Garrah · Assistant deputy Minister, Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO)
    Adoption of the Green Budget Coalition recommendations in the federal Budget and budget bill

    Official report

  • Reported by Linda Nowlan · In-house (organization)

    • Serge Bijimine · ADM, Transport Canada (TC)
    Implementation of Canada’s Electric Vehicle Availability Standard Read more

    Adoption of the Green Budget Coalition recommendations in the federal Budget and budget bill

    Official report

  • Reported by Linda Nowlan · In-house (organization)

    • Matt de Vlieger · Assistant Deputy Minister, Policy, Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada (HICC)
    Adoption of the Green Budget Coalition recommendations in the federal Budget and budget bill

    Official report

  • Reported by Linda Nowlan · In-house (organization)

    • André Bernier · Director General, Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
    • Bradley Little · Deputy Director, Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
    High level input on climate and energy policy and governance Read more

    Implementation of the Clean Electricity Regulations, the Federal Clean Electricity Strategy and other policies related to achieving a zero-emissions electricity system

    Adoption of the Green Budget Coalition recommendations in the federal Budget and budget bill

    Official report

  • Reported by Linda Nowlan · In-house (organization)

    • Alexandre Boulerice · Member of Parliament, House of Commons
    Strengthening and finalizing of the proposed Oil and Gas Sector Greenhouse Gas Emissions Cap Regulations Read more

    Strengthening the regulations Respecting Reduction in the Release of Methane and Certain Volatile Organic Compounds (Upstream Oil and Gas Sector)

    Advancing proposal to tax the excess profits of oil and gas companies to help finance climate adaptation and energy affordability measures.

    Strengthening Canada's industrial carbon pricing system (Output-Based Pricing System Regulations)

    Official report

  • Reported by Linda Nowlan · In-house (organization)

    Implementation of the Clean Electricity Regulations and other policies related to achieving a zero-emissions electricity system. Read more

    High level input on climate and energy policy and governance

    Official report

  • Reported by Linda Nowlan · In-house (organization)

    • John Moffet · Associate Deputy Minister, Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)
    • Alison McDermott · Assistant Deputy Minister, Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)
    • Jean-François Tremblay · Deputy Minister, Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)

    C-5

    Comprehensive public policy reform to protect the environment and well-being, now and for the future. Read more

    Framework for Implementing the Right to a Healthy Environment in the Administration of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act

    Implementation of the Clean Electricity Regulations and other policies related to achieving a zero-emissions electricity system.

    Regulations Respecting Reduction in the Release of Methane and Certain Volatile Organic Compounds (Upstream Oil and Gas Sector)

    Implementation of 2030 Nature Strategy and Global Biodiversity Framework, including budget measures (resourcing).

    Development of the National Strategy Respecting Environmental Racism and Environmental Justice

    Bill C-5, One Canadian Economy Act

    Establishment of a National Office of Environmental Justice

    Official report

  • Reported by Linda Nowlan · In-house (organization)

    High level input on climate and energy policy and governance Read more

    Comprehensive public policy reform to protect the environment and well-being, now and for the future.

    Official report

  • Reported by Linda Nowlan · In-house (organization)

    • Shawn Murphy · Chief of Staff to MP, House of Commons
    High level input on climate and energy policy and governance

    Official report

  • Reported by Linda Nowlan · In-house (organization)

    Comprehensive public policy reform to protect the environment and well-being, now and for the future. Read more

    Strengthening Canada's industrial carbon pricing system (Output-Based Pricing System Regulations)

    Advancing proposal to tax the excess profits of oil and gas companies to help finance climate adaptation and energy affordability measures.

    High level input on climate and energy policy and governance

    Ending public financing for fossil fuels

    Regulations Respecting Reduction in the Release of Methane and Certain Volatile Organic Compounds (Upstream Oil and Gas Sector)

    Implementation of the Net-Zero Emissions Accountability Act, including setting ambitious emissions reduction targets and developing and implementing robust emission reduction plans.

    Adoption of the Green Budget Coalition recommendations in the federal Budget and budget bill

    Strengthening and finalization of the proposed Oil and Gas Sector Greenhouse Gas Emissions Cap Regulations

    Official report

  • Reported by Linda Nowlan · In-house (organization)

    • Julie Dabrusin · Minister of Environment and Climate Change, Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)
    • Caroline Lee · Chief of Staff, Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)
    • Michael Brewster · Deputy Chief of Staff, Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)
    • Eddy Perez · Senior International Affairs Advisor, Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)
    Implementation of the Net-Zero Emissions Accountability Act, including setting ambitious emissions reduction targets and developing and implementing robust emission reduction plans. Read more

    High level input on climate and energy policy and governance

    Comprehensive public policy reform to protect the environment and well-being, now and for the future.

    Regulations Respecting Reduction in the Release of Methane and Certain Volatile Organic Compounds (Upstream Oil and Gas Sector)

    Strengthening and finalization of the proposed Oil and Gas Sector Greenhouse Gas Emissions Cap Regulations

    Implementation of the Greenhouse Gas Pollution Pricing Act

    Strengthening Canada's industrial carbon pricing system (Output-Based Pricing System Regulations)

    Official report

  • Reported by Linda Nowlan · In-house (organization)

    High level input on climate and energy policy and governance Read more

    Introduction and passage of a Nature Accountability Bill

    Official report

  • Reported by Linda Nowlan · In-house (organization)

    • Caroline Lee · Director of Policy, Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)
    Implementation of the Clean Electricity Regulations and other policies related to achieving a zero-emissions electricity system.

    Official report

  • Reported by Linda Nowlan · In-house (organization)

    • Michael Brewster · Deputy Chief of Staff, Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)
    Advocating for Canada to be a leader in negotiations of the Global Agreement on Plastics Read more

    High level input on climate and energy policy and governance

    Official report

  • Reported by Linda Nowlan · In-house (organization)

    • Michael Brewster · Deputy Chief of Staff, Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)
    Implementation of the Species at Risk Act Read more

    Regulations Respecting Reduction in the Release of Methane and Certain Volatile Organic Compounds (Upstream Oil and Gas Sector)

    Official report

  • Reported by Linda Nowlan · In-house (organization)

    • Manon Bombardier · Assistant Deputy Minister, Health Canada (HC)
    • Matt Jones · Assistant Deputy Minister, Health Canada (HC)
    Adoption of the Green Budget Coalition recommendations in the federal Budget and budget bill

    Official report

  • Reported by Linda Nowlan · In-house (organization)

    High level input on climate and energy policy and governance

    Official report

  • Reported by Linda Nowlan · In-house (organization)

    • Michael Brewster · Deputy Chief of Staff, Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)
    Implementation of the Species at Risk Act Read more

    Regulations Respecting Reduction in the Release of Methane and Certain Volatile Organic Compounds (Upstream Oil and Gas Sector)

    Official report

  • Reported by Linda Nowlan · In-house (organization)

    • Tony Maas · Deputy Director, Prime Minister's Office (PMO)
    Adoption of the Green Budget Coalition recommendations in the federal Budget and budget bill

    Official report

  • Reported by Linda Nowlan · In-house (organization)

    • Joshua Swift · Policy Advisor, Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)
    • Caroline Lee · Deputy Policy Director, Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)
    Regulations Respecting Reduction in the Release of Methane and Certain Volatile Organic Compounds (Upstream Oil and Gas Sector) Read more

    Implementation of the Clean Electricity Regulations and other policies related to achieving a zero-emissions electricity system.

    Official report

  • Reported by Linda Nowlan · In-house (organization)

    • Eddy Perez · Senior International Affairs Advisor, Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)
    • Maheep Sandhu · Senior Strategic Communications Advisor, Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)
    Implementation of the Net-Zero Emissions Accountability Act, including setting ambitious emissions reduction targets and developing and implementing robust emission reduction plans. Read more

    Comprehensive public policy reform to protect the environment and well-being, now and for the future.

    Advocating for Canada to be a leader in international meetings on climate change.

    High level input on climate and energy policy and governance

    Official report

  • Reported by Linda Nowlan · In-house (organization)

    • Tony Maas · Deputy Director, Prime Minister's Office (PMO)
    Regulations Respecting Reduction in the Release of Methane and Certain Volatile Organic Compounds (Upstream Oil and Gas Sector) Read more

    Implementation of the Species at Risk Act

    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.