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Lobbying by ALBERTA FOREST PRODUCTS ASSOCIATION: 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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ALBERTA FOREST PRODUCTS ASSOCIATION

Meetings this Parliament
13
With MPs
9
Since Nov 2021
101
Active registrations
1

Most recent reported meeting: Jun 18, 2026.

Who they meet

Since the current Parliament opened.

MPs

Institutions

  • House of Commons9
  • Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)3
  • Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)2
  • Global Affairs Canada (GAC)1

Registrations in effect

In-house (organization) In effect since Sep 2, 2026 Receives government funding

Filed by Jason Krips, President & CEO

Lobbyists

  • Alyxandra Chorney · Policy Analyst
  • Aspen Dudzic · Director, Communications
  • Brock Mulligan · Senior Vice President
  • Dan Moore · Director, Environment
  • Graham Legaarden · Director, Forest Policy
  • Jason Krips · President & CEO
  • Nicole Galambos · Director, Forest Ecology
  • Sheila Harrison · Vice President, Policy

Institutions they may lobby: Canada Industrial Relations Board (CIRB), Canadian Transportation Agency (CTA), Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC), Finance Canada (FIN), Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO), Global Affairs Canada (GAC), House of Commons, Natural Resources Canada (NRCan), Prairies Economic Development Canada (PrairiesCan), Prime Minister's Office (PMO), Senate of Canada, Transport Canada (TC), Treasury Board Of Canada Secretariat (TBS)

What they're lobbying on (11)
  • Participating in the Canadian Lumber Trade Alliance (CLTA) alongside associations and lumber companies from across Canada. The CLTA works to advocate for a fair resolution to the softwood lumber dispute with the United States.
  • Engaging with the Federal Plastics Registry to advocate for a process that is fair, efficient, and effective.
  • Lobbying for fiscal policy that supports a competitive forest industry in Canada.
  • Working with the Department of Fisheries and Oceans on a process to evaluate and mitigate impacts of stream crossings and harvesting operations in areas with trout populations.
  • Speaking to government about the Clean Fuel Standard and its potential impact on the forest industry.
  • Representing AFPA-member company interests on the softwood lumber file and working with the Government of Canada to achieve a resolution to outstanding trade disputes with the United States.
  • Promoting a competitive forest industry, including sound forestry policy and strategic partnerships and programs.
  • Lobbying for efficient rail service that moves member company products to customers in a timely and cost-effective manner.
  • Engaging on the climate change file to promote the benefits of a well-managed forest and wood building products as part of Canada's net zero goal.
  • Amendments to the Pulp and Paper Effluent Regulations including the Environmental Effects Monitoring (EEM) program.
  • Advocating for implementation of the Species at Risk Act that recognizes the value of forestry on the landbase and balances conservation goals and socioeconomic impacts.

Registration 947210-16653-28. Look it up in the official Registry

Reported meetings

Spreadsheet
  • Reported by Jason Krips · In-house (organization)

    Participating in the Canadian Lumber Trade Alliance (CLTA) alongside associations and lumber companies from across Canada. The CLTA works to advocate for a fair resolution to the softwood lumber dispute with the United States. Read more

    Official report

  • Reported by Jason Krips · In-house (organization)

    • Samir Kassam · Deputy Chief of Staff and Director of Policy, Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
    Participating in the Canadian Lumber Trade Alliance (CLTA) alongside associations and lumber companies from across Canada. The CLTA works to advocate for a fair resolution to the softwood lumber dispute with the United States. Read more

    Official report

  • Reported by Jason Krips · In-house (organization)

    Participating in the Canadian Lumber Trade Alliance (CLTA) alongside associations and lumber companies from across Canada. The CLTA works to advocate for a fair resolution to the softwood lumber dispute with the United States. Read more

    Official report

  • Reported by Jason Krips · In-house (organization)

    Participating in the Canadian Lumber Trade Alliance (CLTA) alongside associations and lumber companies from across Canada. The CLTA works to advocate for a fair resolution to the softwood lumber dispute with the United States. Read more

    Official report

  • Reported by Jason Krips · In-house (organization)

    • Noah Hollis · Legislative Assistant, House of Commons
    • Carson Rafuse · Senior Communications Advisor, House of Commons
    Participating in the Canadian Lumber Trade Alliance (CLTA) alongside associations and lumber companies from across Canada. The CLTA works to advocate for a fair resolution to the softwood lumber dispute with the United States. Read more

    Official report

  • Reported by Jason Krips · In-house (organization)

    • Shannon Stubbs · Member of Parliament
    • Gaétan Malette · Member of Parliament
    • Vincent Kunda · Parliamentary Assistant, House of Commons
    • Myan Gagnon · Student, House of Commons
    and 1 more
    • Brooke Richards · Legislative Assistant, House of Commons
    Promoting a competitive forest industry, including sound forestry policy and strategic partnerships and programs. Read more

    Participating in the Canadian Lumber Trade Alliance (CLTA) alongside associations and lumber companies from across Canada. The CLTA works to advocate for a fair resolution to the softwood lumber dispute with the United States.

    Representing AFPA-member company interests on the softwood lumber file and working with the Government of Canada to achieve a resolution to outstanding trade disputes with the United States.

    Official report

  • Reported by Jason Krips · In-house (organization)

    Participating in the Canadian Lumber Trade Alliance (CLTA) alongside associations and lumber companies from across Canada. The CLTA works to advocate for a fair resolution to the softwood lumber dispute with the United States. Read more

    Representing AFPA-member company interests on the softwood lumber file and working with the Government of Canada to achieve a resolution to outstanding trade disputes with the United States.

    Official report

  • Reported by Jason Krips · In-house (organization)

    • Matt LeBrun · Director, Plastics Regulatory Affairs Division, Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)
    Engaging with the Federal Plastics Registry to advocate for a process that is fair, efficient, and effective.

    Official report

  • Reported by Jason Krips · In-house (organization)

    • François Boisvert · Acting Manager, Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)
    • Bernard Lupien · Acting Director, Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)
    • Daniel Lemire · Unit Head, Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)
    • Jasmine Kirouac · Program Engineer, Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)
    Amendments to the Pulp and Paper Effluent Regulations including the Environmental Effects Monitoring (EEM) program. Read more

    Promoting a competitive forest industry, including sound forestry policy and strategic partnerships and programs.

    Official report

  • Reported by Jason Krips · In-house (organization)

    Promoting a competitive forest industry, including sound forestry policy and strategic partnerships and programs. Read more

    Representing AFPA-member company interests on the softwood lumber file and working with the Government of Canada to achieve a resolution to outstanding trade disputes with the United States.

    Official report

  • Reported by Jason Krips · In-house (organization)

    Representing AFPA-member company interests on the softwood lumber file and working with the Government of Canada to achieve a resolution to outstanding trade disputes with the United States. Read more

    Promoting a competitive forest industry, including sound forestry policy and strategic partnerships and programs.

    Official report

  • Reported by Jason Krips · In-house (organization)

    • Dominic LeBlanc · President of the King's Privy Council for Canada and Minister of International Trade and Intergovernmental Affairs
    • Tim Hodgson · Minister of Natural Resources, Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
    • Corey Hogan · Parliamentary Secretary, Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
    • Michael Cannon · Director, Global Affairs Canada (GAC)
    and 4 more
    • Aaron Fowler · Associate ADM and Deputy Chief Trade Commissioner, Global Affairs Canada (GAC)
    • Michael Vandergrift · Deputy Minister, Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
    • Rob Stewart · Deputy Minister of International Trade, Global Affairs Canada (GAC)
    • Lynn McDonald · Director General, Global Affairs Canada (GAC)
    Promoting a competitive forest industry, including sound forestry policy and strategic partnerships and programs. Read more

    Representing AFPA-member company interests on the softwood lumber file and working with the Government of Canada to achieve a resolution to outstanding trade disputes with the United States.

    Official report

  • Reported by Jason Krips · In-house (organization)

    • Tim Hodgson · Minister of Natural Resources, Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
    • Samir Kassam · Director of Policy, Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
    Representing AFPA-member company interests on the softwood lumber file and working with the Government of Canada to achieve a resolution to outstanding trade disputes with the United States. Read more

    Promoting a competitive forest industry, including sound forestry policy and strategic partnerships and programs.

    Lobbying for fiscal policy that supports a competitive forest industry in Canada.

    Official report

  • Reported by Jason Krips · In-house (organization)

    • Monique Frison · Director General, Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
    • Gregory Smith · Director, Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
    Promoting a competitive forest industry, including sound forestry policy and strategic partnerships and programs. Read more

    Representing AFPA-member company interests on the softwood lumber file and working with the Government of Canada to achieve a resolution to outstanding trade disputes with the United States.

    Official report

  • Reported by Jason Krips · In-house (organization)

    • Jonathan Wilkinson · Minister of Natural Resources, Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
    Representing AFPA-member company interests on the softwood lumber file and working with the Government of Canada to achieve a resolution to outstanding trade disputes with the United States. Read more

    Lobbying for fiscal policy that supports a competitive forest industry in Canada.

    Promoting a competitive forest industry, including sound forestry policy and strategic partnerships and programs.

    Official report

  • Reported by Jason Krips · In-house (organization)

    • Samir Kassam · Director of Policy, Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
    • Gary Xie · Policy and BC Advisor, Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
    Promoting a competitive forest industry, including sound forestry policy and strategic partnerships and programs. Read more

    Representing AFPA-member company interests on the softwood lumber file and working with the Government of Canada to achieve a resolution to outstanding trade disputes with the United States.

    Official report

  • Reported by Jason Krips · In-house (organization)

    • Michael Cannon · Director, Global Affairs Canada (GAC)
    • Lynn McDonald · Director General, Global Affairs Canada (GAC)
    Promoting a competitive forest industry, including sound forestry policy and strategic partnerships and programs. Read more

    Representing AFPA-member company interests on the softwood lumber file and working with the Government of Canada to achieve a resolution to outstanding trade disputes with the United States.

    Official report

  • Reported by Jason Krips · In-house (organization)

    • Glenn Hargrove · Assistant Deputy Minister, Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
    • Monique Frison · Director General, Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
    • Gregory Smith · Director, Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
    Promoting a competitive forest industry, including sound forestry policy and strategic partnerships and programs. Read more

    Representing AFPA-member company interests on the softwood lumber file and working with the Government of Canada to achieve a resolution to outstanding trade disputes with the United States.

    Official report

  • Reported by Jason Krips · In-house (organization)

    • Mathew Hall · Senior Policy Advisor, Finance Canada (FIN)
    Representing AFPA-member company interests on the softwood lumber file and working with the Government of Canada to achieve a resolution to outstanding trade disputes with the United States. Read more

    Official report

  • Reported by Jason Krips · In-house (organization)

    • Matt Jeneroux · Member of Parliament
    • Len Webber · Member of Paliament, House of Commons
    Representing AFPA-member company interests on the softwood lumber file and working with the Government of Canada to achieve a resolution to outstanding trade disputes with the United States. Read more

    Advocating for implementation of the Species at Risk Act that recognizes the value of forestry on the landbase and balances conservation goals and socioeconomic impacts.

    Engaging on the climate change file to promote the benefits of a well-managed forest and wood building products as part of Canada's net zero goal.

    Promoting a competitive forest industry, including sound forestry policy and strategic partnerships and programs.

    Official report

  • Reported by Jason Krips · In-house (organization)

    • Lewis Anderson · Parliamentary Assistant, House of Commons
    Advocating for implementation of the Species at Risk Act that recognizes the value of forestry on the landbase and balances conservation goals and socioeconomic impacts. Read more

    Representing AFPA-member company interests on the softwood lumber file and working with the Government of Canada to achieve a resolution to outstanding trade disputes with the United States.

    Promoting a competitive forest industry, including sound forestry policy and strategic partnerships and programs.

    Official report

  • Reported by Jason Krips · In-house (organization)

    • Gary Xie · Policy and BC Advisor, Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
    • Samir Kassam · Director of Policy, Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
    Promoting a competitive forest industry, including sound forestry policy and strategic partnerships and programs. Read more

    Representing AFPA-member company interests on the softwood lumber file and working with the Government of Canada to achieve a resolution to outstanding trade disputes with the United States.

    Advocating for implementation of the Species at Risk Act that recognizes the value of forestry on the landbase and balances conservation goals and socioeconomic impacts.

    Official report

  • Reported by Jason Krips · In-house (organization)

    • Monique Frison · Director General, Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
    • Glenn Hargrove · Assistant Deputy Minister, Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
    Advocating for implementation of the Species at Risk Act that recognizes the value of forestry on the landbase and balances conservation goals and socioeconomic impacts. Read more

    Promoting a competitive forest industry, including sound forestry policy and strategic partnerships and programs.

    Representing AFPA-member company interests on the softwood lumber file and working with the Government of Canada to achieve a resolution to outstanding trade disputes with the United States.

    Official report

  • Reported by Jason Krips · In-house (organization)

    Representing AFPA-member company interests on the softwood lumber file and working with the Government of Canada to achieve a resolution to outstanding trade disputes with the United States. Read more

    Advocating for implementation of the Species at Risk Act that recognizes the value of forestry on the landbase and balances conservation goals and socioeconomic impacts.

    Promoting a competitive forest industry, including sound forestry policy and strategic partnerships and programs.

    Official report

  • Reported by Jason Krips · In-house (organization)

    • Aaron Fowler · Associate ADM and Deputy Chief Trade Commissioner, Global Affairs Canada (GAC)
    • Michael Cannon · Director, Global Affairs Canada (GAC)
    Representing AFPA-member company interests on the softwood lumber file and working with the Government of Canada to achieve a resolution to outstanding trade disputes with the United States. Read more

    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.