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Lobbying by DUCKS UNLIMITED CANADA: 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

DUCKS UNLIMITED CANADA

Meetings this Parliament
37
With MPs
5
Since Nov 2021
142
Active registrations
1

Most recent reported meeting: Sep 1, 2026.

Registrations in effect

In-house (organization) In effect since Apr 1, 2026 Receives government funding

Filed by Patrick Kehoe, Chief Executive Officer

Lobbyists

  • Erin Brown · National Policy Analyst Former public office holder

    Formerly Audit Professional, Performance Audit, Office of the Auditor General of Canada (2019–2022)

  • Gia Paola · National Policy Analyst Former public office holder

    Formerly Species at Risk Program and Policy Officer, Conservation Strategy, Parks Canada (2020–2021)

    Formerly Species Conservation Support Officer, Conservation Strategy, Parks Canada (2019–2020)

    Formerly Citizen's Science and Communications Support Officer, Conservation Strategy, Parks Canada (2017–2019)

  • Patrick Kehoe · Chief Executive Officer

Institutions they may lobby: Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC), Canada Revenue Agency (CRA), Canadian Heritage (PCH), Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada (CIRNAC), Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC), Finance Canada (FIN), Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO), Global Affairs Canada (GAC), Health Canada (HC), House of Commons, Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada (HICC), Impact Assessment Agency of Canada (IAAC), Indigenous Services Canada (ISC), Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED), Natural Resources Canada (NRCan), Office of the Auditor General of Canada (OAG), Parks Canada (PC), Prime Minister's Office (PMO), Privy Council Office (PCO), Public Safety Canada (PS), Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC), Senate of Canada, Statistics Canada (StatCan), Transport Canada (TC), Treasury Board Of Canada Secretariat (TBS)

What they're lobbying on (9)
  • Support the renewal of federal freshwater programs and modernize legislation.
  • Invest in habitat inventories, geospatial data, and research, and public engagement to support evidence-based conservation decisions.
  • Modernize habitat offsetting policies to improve ecological outcomes and transparency.
  • Modernize and expand federal funding for habitat restoration, habitat management infrastructure renewal, and conservation project reconstruction.
  • Support indigenous-led land conservation, stewardship initiatives, and indigenous leadership in conservation.
  • Advocate for integration and alignment of international biodiversity and climate commitments with domestic policy, planning and funding frameworks.
  • Advocate for the inclusion, use, and advancement of wetlands and uplands as nature-based solutions and natural infrastructure in land use planning, funding, and research.
  • Advance policies and programs that recognize the value of natural assets and ecosystems by promoting ecosystem service valuation, effective environmental data frameworks, and incentive-based conservation approaches.
  • Advance policies and programs that incentivize the adoption of agri-environmental best management practices and programs.

Registration 962321-16987-46. Look it up in the official Registry

Reported meetings

Spreadsheet

Filed by Michael Nadler (66), Patrick Kehoe (30), Brian Gray (25), Larry Kaumeyer (21).

  • Reported by Patrick Kehoe · In-house (organization)

    • Fiona Simons · Senior Advisor, Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada (HICC)
    Advance policies and programs that recognize the value of natural assets and ecosystems by promoting ecosystem service valuation, effective environmental data frameworks, and incentive-based conservation approaches. Read more

    Official report

  • Reported by Patrick Kehoe · In-house (organization)

    • Sarah Gingles · Atlantic Regional Advisor, Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)
    Advocate for the inclusion, use, and advancement of wetlands and uplands as nature-based solutions and natural infrastructure in land use planning, funding, and research. Read more

    Official report

  • Reported by Patrick Kehoe · In-house (organization)

    • Alan Cliff · Policy Advisor, Prime Minister's Office (PMO)
    Advocate for the inclusion, use, and advancement of wetlands and uplands as nature-based solutions and natural infrastructure in land use planning, funding, and research. Read more

    Advocate for integration and alignment of international biodiversity and climate commitments with domestic policy, planning and funding frameworks.

    Official report

  • Reported by Patrick Kehoe · In-house (organization)

    • Cordell Johnson · Atlantic Regional Advisor, Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada (HICC)
    Modernize and expand federal funding for habitat restoration, habitat management infrastructure renewal, and conservation project reconstruction. Read more

    Advocate for the inclusion, use, and advancement of wetlands and uplands as nature-based solutions and natural infrastructure in land use planning, funding, and research.

    Official report

  • Reported by Patrick Kehoe · In-house (organization)

    • Chris Forbes · Deputy Minister, Finance Canada (FIN)
    Advance policies and programs that incentivize the adoption of agri-environmental best management practices and programs. Read more

    Advocate for the inclusion, use, and advancement of wetlands and uplands as nature-based solutions and natural infrastructure in land use planning, funding, and research.

    Advance policies and programs that recognize the value of natural assets and ecosystems by promoting ecosystem service valuation, effective environmental data frameworks, and incentive-based conservation approaches.

    Official report

  • Reported by Michael Nadler · In-house (organization)

    • Shannon Nix · Assistant Deputy Minister, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
    Advance policies and programs that recognize the value of natural assets and ecosystems by promoting ecosystem service valuation, effective environmental data frameworks, and incentive-based conservation approaches. Read more

    Advance policies and programs that incentivize the adoption of agri-environmental best management practices and programs.

    Official report

  • Reported by Michael Nadler · In-house (organization)

    • Alison McDermott · Assistant Deputy Minister, Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)
    • Michael Bonser · Associate Deputy Minister, Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)
    • Marc D'Iorio · Assistant Deputy Minister, Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)
    Accelerate investments to complete national geospatial inventories and advance understandings of where conservation and restoration can yield the greatest returns. Read more

    Expansion of federal support for investments in geospatial data inventories, particularly the Canadian National Wetland Inventory, and the Canadian National Grasslands Inventory.

    Official report

  • Reported by Michael Nadler · In-house (organization)

    • André Loranger · Chief Statistician, Statistics Canada (StatCan)
    Accelerate investments to complete national geospatial inventories and advance understandings of where conservation and restoration can yield the greatest returns. Read more

    Expansion of federal support for investments in geospatial data inventories, particularly the Canadian National Wetland Inventory, and the Canadian National Grasslands Inventory.

    Official report

  • Reported by Michael Nadler · In-house (organization)

    • Alexis Conrad · Assistant Secretary, Privy Council Office (PCO)
    • Sunny Uppal · Chief of Staff, Privy Council Office (PCO)
    Expansion of federal support for investments in geospatial data inventories, particularly the Canadian National Wetland Inventory, and the Canadian National Grasslands Inventory. Read more

    Accelerate investments to complete national geospatial inventories and advance understandings of where conservation and restoration can yield the greatest returns.

    Official report

  • Reported by Michael Nadler · In-house (organization)

    • Ron Hallman · Chief Executive Officer, Parks Canada (PC)
    Accelerate investments to complete national geospatial inventories and advance understandings of where conservation and restoration can yield the greatest returns. Read more

    Expansion of federal support for investments in geospatial data inventories, particularly the Canadian National Wetland Inventory, and the Canadian National Grasslands Inventory.

    Official report

  • Reported by Michael Nadler · In-house (organization)

    • Alexandra Dostal · Assistant Deputy Minister, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
    Accelerate investments to complete national geospatial inventories and advance understandings of where conservation and restoration can yield the greatest returns. Read more

    Expansion of federal support for investments in geospatial data inventories, particularly the Canadian National Wetland Inventory, and the Canadian National Grasslands Inventory.

    Official report

  • Reported by Michael Nadler · In-house (organization)

    • Brandan Rowe · Chief of Staff to the Minister, Privy Council Office (PCO)
    Maintain and expand Canadian federal government’s financial support for the North American Waterfowl Management Plan

    Official report

  • Reported by Michael Nadler · In-house (organization)

    • Isabelle Hurley · Advisor, Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)
    • Jennifer Lash · Senior Advisor, Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)
    Advocating for land conservation provisions under a Federal Sustainable Agriculture Strategy. Read more

    Collaborating with government agencies and industry organizations to develop beneficial management practice (BMP) programs tailored to agricultural production on working landscapes.

    Offering financial incentives for producers and landowners to enroll in wetland and grassland conservation programs for habitat enhancement and stewardship activities.

    Promoting the adoption of agri-environmental practices/programs that provide financial incentives to producers to conserve wetlands and enhance biodiversity.

    Official report

  • Reported by Michael Nadler · In-house (organization)

    • Monique Pauze · Member of Parliament, House of Commons
    • Patrick Bonin · Policy Advisor, House of Commons
    Collaborating with government agencies and industry organizations to develop beneficial management practice (BMP) programs tailored to agricultural production on working landscapes. Read more

    Establishing a National Environmental Goods & Services (EG&S) program which focuses on longer-term conservation and promotes the retention of natural wetlands, grasslands, and forests.

    Promoting the adoption of agri-environmental practices/programs that provide financial incentives to producers to conserve wetlands and enhance biodiversity.

    Offering financial incentives for producers and landowners to enroll in wetland and grassland conservation programs for habitat enhancement and stewardship activities.

    Official report

  • Reported by Michael Nadler · In-house (organization)

    • Jwane Izzetpanah · Stakeholder Relations Advisor, House of Commons
    • Mark Emes · Policy Advisor, House of Commons
    Accelerate investments to complete national geospatial inventories and advance understandings of where conservation and restoration can yield the greatest returns. Read more

    Enhance the scale of Canada’s wetland and grassland conservation efforts in critical landscapes across Canada through the North American Waterfowl Management Plan.

    Expansion of federal support for investments in geospatial data inventories, particularly the Canadian National Wetland Inventory, and the Canadian National Grasslands Inventory.

    Renew the successful Natural Heritage Conservation Program and Nature Smart Climate Solutions Fund.

    Maintain and expand Canadian federal government’s financial support for the North American Waterfowl Management Plan

    Official report

  • Reported by Michael Nadler · In-house (organization)

    Promote the integration of wetland conservation into land-use planning and development processes to support healthy watersheds and minimize habitat fragmentation, pollution, and other impacts on wetland ecosystems. Read more

    Expansion of federal support for investments in geospatial data inventories, particularly the Canadian National Wetland Inventory, and the Canadian National Grasslands Inventory.

    Accelerate investments to complete national geospatial inventories and advance understandings of where conservation and restoration can yield the greatest returns.

    Advance Canada’s commitments under the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework including the creation and implementation of a National Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan.

    Official report

  • Reported by Michael Nadler · In-house (organization)

    Renew the successful Natural Heritage Conservation Program and Nature Smart Climate Solutions Fund.

    Official report

  • Reported by Michael Nadler · In-house (organization)

    • Elizabeth May · Member of Parliament
    • Mike Morrice · Member of Parliament, House of Commons
    Establishing payment for ecosystem services (PES) programs that compensate landowners for the carbon sequestration, water purification, and flood control benefits provided by wetlands. Read more

    Advocating for land conservation provisions under a Federal Sustainable Agriculture Strategy.

    Promote the integration of wetland conservation into land-use planning and development processes to support healthy watersheds and minimize habitat fragmentation, pollution, and other impacts on wetland ecosystems.

    Collaborating with government agencies and industry organizations to develop beneficial management practice (BMP) programs tailored to agricultural production on working landscapes.

    Establishing a National Environmental Goods & Services (EG&S) program which focuses on longer-term conservation and promotes the retention of natural wetlands, grasslands, and forests.

    Promoting the adoption of agri-environmental practices/programs that provide financial incentives to producers to conserve wetlands and enhance biodiversity.

    Official report

  • Reported by Michael Nadler · In-house (organization)

    • Steven Guilbeault · Minister of Environment and Climate Change, Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)
    • Michael Brewster · Deputy Chief of Staff, Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)
    Advance Canada’s commitments under the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework including the creation and implementation of a National Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan. Read more

    Create pathways for and support Indigenous-led land conservation and stewardship initiatives and Indigenous leadership in conservation.

    Official report

  • Reported by Michael Nadler · In-house (organization)

    • Samuel Millar · Associate Assistant Deputy Minister, Finance Canada (FIN)
    • Michael Garrard · Director General, Finance Canada (FIN)
    Collaborating with government agencies and industry organizations to develop beneficial management practice (BMP) programs tailored to agricultural production on working landscapes. Read more

    Advocating for land conservation provisions under a Federal Sustainable Agriculture Strategy.

    Supporting policies that prioritize the protection and restoration of wetlands as natural infrastructure for climate resilience.

    Offering financial incentives for producers and landowners to enroll in wetland and grassland conservation programs for habitat enhancement and stewardship activities.

    Promoting the adoption of agri-environmental practices/programs that provide financial incentives to producers to conserve wetlands and enhance biodiversity.

    Official report

  • Reported by Michael Nadler · In-house (organization)

    • Hilary Peirce · Director of Policy, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
    Advance Canada’s commitments under the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework including the creation and implementation of a National Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan. Read more

    Promote the integration of wetland conservation into land-use planning and development processes to support healthy watersheds and minimize habitat fragmentation, pollution, and other impacts on wetland ecosystems.

    Collaborating with government agencies and industry organizations to develop beneficial management practice (BMP) programs tailored to agricultural production on working landscapes.

    Establishing payment for ecosystem services (PES) programs that compensate landowners for the carbon sequestration, water purification, and flood control benefits provided by wetlands.

    Advocating for land conservation provisions under a Federal Sustainable Agriculture Strategy.

    Establishing a National Environmental Goods & Services (EG&S) program which focuses on longer-term conservation and promotes the retention of natural wetlands, grasslands, and forests.

    Promoting the adoption of agri-environmental practices/programs that provide financial incentives to producers to conserve wetlands and enhance biodiversity.

    Official report

  • Reported by Michael Nadler · In-house (organization)

    • Matt de Vlieger · Assistant Deputy Minister, Policy, Infrastructure Canada (INFC)
    Promote the integration of wetland conservation into land-use planning and development processes to support healthy watersheds and minimize habitat fragmentation, pollution, and other impacts on wetland ecosystems. Read more

    Supporting policies that prioritize the protection and restoration of wetlands as natural infrastructure for climate resilience.

    Official report

  • Reported by Michael Nadler · In-house (organization)

    • Andrew Campbell · Senior Vice President of Operations, Parks Canada (PC)
    • Nadine Spence · Vice-President Indigenous Affairs and Cultural Heritage, Parks Canada (PC)
    Promote the integration of wetland conservation into land-use planning and development processes to support healthy watersheds and minimize habitat fragmentation, pollution, and other impacts on wetland ecosystems. Read more

    Advocating for the inclusion, use, and advancement of nature-based solutions and natural infrastructure as essential tools that help mitigate and adapt to the impacts of climate change while providing economic, social, and ecological benefits to Canadians.

    Accelerate investments to complete national geospatial inventories and advance understandings of where conservation and restoration can yield the greatest returns.

    Establishing a National Environmental Goods & Services (EG&S) program which focuses on longer-term conservation and promotes the retention of natural wetlands, grasslands, and forests.

    Offering financial incentives for producers and landowners to enroll in wetland and grassland conservation programs for habitat enhancement and stewardship activities.

    Establishing payment for ecosystem services (PES) programs that compensate landowners for the carbon sequestration, water purification, and flood control benefits provided by wetlands.

    Advance Canada’s commitments under the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework including the creation and implementation of a National Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan.

    Create pathways for and support Indigenous-led land conservation and stewardship initiatives and Indigenous leadership in conservation.

    Support policies that promote landscape-level conservation planning and connectivity to maintain ecological integrity and resilience.

    Promoting the adoption of agri-environmental practices/programs that provide financial incentives to producers to conserve wetlands and enhance biodiversity.

    Supporting policies that prioritize the protection and restoration of wetlands as natural infrastructure for climate resilience.

    Official report

  • Reported by Michael Nadler · In-house (organization)

    • Sunny Uppal · Chief of Staff, Privy Council Office (PCO)
    • Chase McGowan · Senior Policy Analyst, Privy Council Office (PCO)
    • Jesse Shuster-Leibner · Senior Policy Advisor, Privy Council Office (PCO)
    • Joanna McGrath · Senior Policy Advisor, Privy Council Office (PCO)
    Establishing a National Environmental Goods & Services (EG&S) program which focuses on longer-term conservation and promotes the retention of natural wetlands, grasslands, and forests. Read more

    Offering financial incentives for producers and landowners to enroll in wetland and grassland conservation programs for habitat enhancement and stewardship activities.

    Advance Canada’s commitments under the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework including the creation and implementation of a National Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan.

    Advocating for land conservation provisions under a Federal Sustainable Agriculture Strategy.

    Supporting research and education initiatives to raise awareness and understanding about the benefits of wetlands and grasslands for agriculture.

    Promoting the adoption of agri-environmental practices/programs that provide financial incentives to producers to conserve wetlands and enhance biodiversity.

    Collaborating with government agencies and industry organizations to develop beneficial management practice (BMP) programs tailored to agricultural production on working landscapes.

    Official report

  • Reported by Michael Nadler · In-house (organization)

    • Michael Brewster · Deputy Chief of Staff, Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)
    • Isabelle Hurley · Advisor, Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)
    • Caroline Lee · Deputy Director of Policy, Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)
    • Eddy Perez · Senior International Affairs Advisor, Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)
    and 1 more
    • Jen Cash · Senior Advisor, Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)
    Advance Canada’s commitments under the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework including the creation and implementation of a National Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan. Read more

    Support policies that promote landscape-level conservation planning and connectivity to maintain ecological integrity and resilience.

    Offering financial incentives for producers and landowners to enroll in wetland and grassland conservation programs for habitat enhancement and stewardship activities.

    Secure landmark investments and public funding dedicated to habitat restoration to address impacted landscapes.

    Advocating for land conservation provisions under a Federal Sustainable Agriculture Strategy.

    Collaborating with government agencies and industry organizations to develop beneficial management practice (BMP) programs tailored to agricultural production on working landscapes.

    Advocating for the inclusion, use, and advancement of nature-based solutions and natural infrastructure as essential tools that help mitigate and adapt to the impacts of climate change while providing economic, social, and ecological benefits to Canadians.

    Establishing a National Environmental Goods & Services (EG&S) program which focuses on longer-term conservation and promotes the retention of natural wetlands, grasslands, and forests.

    Promoting the adoption of agri-environmental practices/programs that provide financial incentives to producers to conserve wetlands and enhance biodiversity.

    Supporting policies that prioritize the protection and restoration of wetlands as natural infrastructure for climate resilience.

    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.