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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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Organization

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.

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)

    • Vishva Ramlall · Deputy Director, Global Affairs Canada (GAC)

    International Trade

    Official report

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

    • Lee Ann Smith · Coordinator, Client Liaison & Partnerships, Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO)
    • Ray Jolicoeur · Provincial Liaison and Partnerships Coordinator, Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO)
    • Stephanie Martens · Fish Habitat Biologist, Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO)
    • Lynn Dupuis · Fisheries Protection Biologist, Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO)

    FisheriesForestry

    Official report

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

    • Michael Norton · Director General, Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)

    Forestry

    Official report

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

    • Joel-Jean Beauchemin · Director, Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
    • Cathy Ozimac · Deputy Director, Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
    • Shashanth Shetty · A/Senior Policy Analyst, Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)

    Aboriginal AffairsForestry

    Official report

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

    • Glenn Hargrove · Assistant Deputy Minister, Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
    • Michael Norton · Director General, Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)

    EnvironmentForestry

    Official report

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

    • Diane Gray · President, Prairies Economic Development Canada (PrairiesCan)

    Economic DevelopmentForestryTransportation

    Official report

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

    • Catherine Kim · Chief, Industry & Trade Economics, Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)

    Forestry

    Official report

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

    • Tom Hoggarth · Regional Director, Ecosystems Management, Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO)

    FisheriesForestry

    Official report

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

    • Joel-Jean Beauchemin · A/Director, Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)

    FisheriesForestry

    Official report

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

    • Samir Kassam · Policy Advisor / Issues Manager, Global Affairs Canada (GAC)

    ForestryInternational Trade

    Official report

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

    • Tom Hoggarth · Regional Director, Ecosystems Management, Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO)

    FisheriesForestry

    Official report

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

    • Michael Zelmer · Senior Business Officer, Prairies Economic Development Canada (PrairiesCan)
    • Chris Tyrkalo · Senior Business Officer, Prairies Economic Development Canada (PrairiesCan)

    Forestry

    Official report

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

    • Tom Hoggarth · Regional Director, Ecosystems Management, Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO)
    • James Manicom · Advisor, Policy, Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO)
    • Kate Ladell · Director General, Biodiversity Management, Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO)
    • Chantale Côté · Director General, Ecosystems Management, Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO)

    FisheriesForestry

    Official report

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

    • Lynn Dupuis · Fisheries Protection Biologist, Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO)
    • Derek Crompton · Fisheries Biologist, Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO)
    • Lee Ann Smith · Coordinator, Client Liaison & Partnerships, Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO)
    • Jason Shpeley · Fish Habitat Biologist, Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO)
    and 4 more
    • Stephanie Martens · Fish Habitat Biologist, Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO)
    • Ray Jolicoeur · Provincial Liaison and Partnerships Coordinator, Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO)
    • Steve Cho · Biologist, Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO)
    • Kerri Charest · OHSAR Coordinator (Indigenous Relations Liaison), Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO)

    FisheriesForestry

    Official report

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

    • James Manicom · Advisor, Policy, Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO)
    • Jenie Cooper · Senior Analyst, Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO)

    FisheriesForestry

    Official report

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

    • Tom Hoggarth · Regional Director, Ecosystems Management, Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO)

    FisheriesForestry

    Official report

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

    • Tom Hoggarth · Regional Director, Ecosystems Management, Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO)

    FisheriesForestry

    Official report

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

    • Alexandra Dostal · Assistant Deputy Minister, Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO)
    • Michelle Langan · Director General, Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO)
    • Kate Ladell · Director General, Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO)
    • Tom Hoggarth · Regional Director, Ecosystems Management, Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO)

    FisheriesForestry

    Official report

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

    • Laurie Wilson · Operational Programs Manager, Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
    • Keyara Carifelle · Assistant Implementation Officer, Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
    • Sarah Nason · Knowledge Exchange and Outreach Officer, Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
    • Stacey Sankey · Senior Policy Advisor, Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
    and 1 more
    • Jackie Culhane · Assistant Implementation Officer, Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)

    Forestry

    Official report

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

    ForestryInternational TradeTransportation

    Official report

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

    • Ray Jolicoeur · Provincial Liaison and Partnerships Coordinator, Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO)
    • Martyn Curtis · Director, Fish and Fish Habitat Protection & Species at Risk, Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO)
    • Lee Ann Smith · Coordinator, Client Liaison & Partnerships, Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO)

    FisheriesForestry

    Official report

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

    • Lee Ann Smith · Coordinator, Client Liaison & Partnerships, Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO)
    • Ray Jolicoeur · Provincial Liaison and Partnerships Coordinator, Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO)
    • Lynn Dupuis · Fisheries Protection Biologist, Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO)
    • Stephanie Marten · Fish Habitat Biologist, Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO)
    and 5 more
    • Steve Cho · Biologist, Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO)
    • Neil Fisher · Team Leader, Hydro and Flows Regulatory Review, Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO)
    • Derek Crompton · Fisheries Biologist, Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO)
    • Lucas Coletti · Protection Biologist, Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO)
    • Zachary Laframboise · Biologist, Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO)

    FisheriesForestry

    Official report

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

    • Matt Jeneroux · Member of Parliament
    • Mark Strahl · Member of Parliament
    • Robert Pearsall · Member's Assistant, House of Commons

    Transportation

    Official report

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

    • Ray Jolicoeur · Provincial Liaison and Partnerships Coordinator, Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO)
    • Lee Ann Smith · Coordinator, Client Liaison & Partnerships, Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO)

    FisheriesForestry

    Official report

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

    • Laure Wilson · Operational Programs Manager, Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
    • Sarah Nason · Knowledge Exchange and Outreach Officer, Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
    • Stacey Sankey · Senior Policy Advisor, Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
    • Keyara Carifelle · Assistant Implementation Officer, Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)

    Forestry

    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.