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Lobbying by TELUS Corporation: 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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Corporation

TELUS Corporation

Meetings this Parliament
203
With MPs
83
Since Nov 2021
643
Active registrations
1

Most recent reported meeting: Sep 29, 2026.

Bills they've lobbied on

Named in their own descriptions of meetings or of their registration. Their words are quoted below each bill.

Who they meet

Since the current Parliament opened.

MPs

Institutions

  • House of Commons78
  • Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)46
  • Senate of Canada13
  • Privy Council Office (PCO)12
  • Prime Minister's Office (PMO)9
  • Public Safety Canada (PS)7
  • Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC)6
  • Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)6

Registrations in effect

In-house (corporation) In effect since Sep 1, 2026 Receives government funding

Filed by Victor Dodig, President and Chief Executive Officer

Lobbyists

  • Devon Aransevia · Sr. Strategy Manager
  • Katherine Preiss · Vice President - Public Policy and Government Relations Former public office holder

    Formerly Summer Student (FSWEP), Copyright Policy, Patrimoine Canadian Heritage (2009–2009)

    Formerly Member's Assistant (MP Andrew Telegdi), House of Commons, Parliament of Canada (2008–2008)

  • Natalie L'Hommedieu · Strategy Manager
  • Nicholas Moore · Government Relations Director
  • Rhys Sandner · Government Relations Director Former public office holder

    Formerly Legislative Assistant, Member's Office, House of Commons (2015–2018)

    Formerly House of Commons Page, Procedural Services, House of Commons (2014–2015)

  • Sarah Ivany · Sr Regulatory Legal Counsel
  • Stephen Schmidt · Vice President - Telecoms Policy and Chief Regulatory Legal Counsel
  • Tom Chervinsky · Government Relations Director Former public office holder

    Formerly Parliamentary Assistant, MP Mario Silva, House of Commons (2005–2008)

Institutions they may lobby: Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC), Canada Revenue Agency (CRA), Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA), Canadian Heritage (PCH), Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC), Canadian Security Intelligence Service (CSIS), Communications Security Establishment Canada (CSEC), Competition Bureau Canada (COBU), Copyright Board of Canada (CB), Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada (CIRNAC), Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC), Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC), Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev), Finance Canada (FIN), Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO), Global Affairs Canada (GAC), Health Canada (HC), House of Commons, Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada (HICC), Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), Indigenous Services Canada (ISC), Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED), Justice Canada (JC), National Defence (DND), Natural Resources Canada (NRCan), Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada (OPC), Pacific Economic Development Canada (PacifiCan), Prairies Economic Development Canada (PrairiesCan), Prime Minister's Office (PMO), Privy Council Office (PCO), Public Safety Canada (PS), Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC), Rural Economic Development (Minister’s Office), Senate of Canada, Service Canada (ServCan), Shared Services Canada (SSC), Statistics Canada (StatCan), Transport Canada (TC), Treasury Board Of Canada Secretariat (TBS), Veterans Affairs Canada (VAC), Women and Gender Equality (WAGE)

What they're lobbying on (23)
  • Advocacy in support of a Public Safety Broadband Network (PSBN), including releasing relevant spectrum.
  • Discussions on the state of the telecom sector and a revised telecommunications strategy to support investment in new wireless and fibre infrastructure.
  • Advocacy concerning the development, adoption, and implementation of national artificial intelligence (AI) policies, regulations, infrastructure, and public sector procurement frameworks.
  • Trade and investment policies that facilitate international market access and the cross-border delivery of Canadian digital, artificial intelligence and technology-enabled services, including through bilateral trade agreements and government-supported commercial partnerships.
  • Advocacy concerning the CRTC Wireless Code, consumer protection rules, and regulatory compliance frameworks for mobile wireless services.
  • Advocacy and policy discussions concerning the deployment, optimization, redevelopment, and legacy migration of communications infrastructure, real estate assets, rights-of-way, and passive network support structures.
  • Advocacy concerning federal labour relations, amendments to the Canada Labour Code, and regulatory frameworks governing replacement workers and essential service designations, with a focus on operational continuity, network reliability, and customer service protection.
  • Review of the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA) as it relates to telecommunications, artificial intelligence, and data service providers’ obligations.
  • Informing Federal officials about the risks posed by copper theft to public safety and telecommunications infrastructure, and advocating for enhanced collaboration between governments (provincial and federal) and industry to address this growing issue effectively.
  • CRTC review of Basic Telecommunications Services or Conventional and Specialty Television.
  • Communicating with the government about how to support adopting digital tools in the agriculture sector and how digitization can support the Next Policy Framework and the National Food Security Strategy.
  • Communicating with the federal government about wholesale policies for telecommunications services, including mandated mobile virtual network operators (MVNOs).
  • Advocacy regarding the Canadian wireless regulatory environment—including rural infrastructure builds, spectrum auction rules, and wireless company acquisitions—and seeking access rights and subsidies to advance rural and remote network connectivity.
  • Advocacy regarding improving resilience and redundancy in TELUS’ network, including the potential to expand remote network connectivity and build out critical infrastructure.
  • Providing input to the government for development of an anti-fraud strategy to create an integrated fraud takedown framework.
  • Discussions regarding federal support for science and research talent development, with a focus on creating public-private partnerships that enhance education and training opportunities. These efforts aim to advance social good by increasing the participation of women and marginalized groups in the digital economy and STEM sectors.
  • Developing protocols for Canada’s Greenhouse Gas Offset Credit System
  • Advocacy for potential amendments to the Copyright Act, with respect to updating unclear regulation of Internet Service Providers.
  • Advocacy regarding fibre-to-the-premises wholesale access; including discussions about TELUS' expansion and extended offerings.
  • Potential Amendments to the Broadcasting and Telecommunication Acts, with respect to streamlining regulation of the broadcasting and telecommunication industry.
  • Critical infrastructure and cyber security - protection of facilities, networks, technology, assets and systems.
  • Bills related to lawful access obligations that will have a direct impact on the Company from a financial and operational perspective, as well as impact on TELUS customers from a privacy perspective, and with respect to obligations imposed on carriers with respect to intercept and subscriber information.
  • As a supplier to the Government of Canada, TELUS regularly engages in discussions related approaches to reduce costs in the procurement of end-user devices, networks and associated support services and solutions.

Registration 905360-235601-104. Look it up in the official Registry

Reported meetings

Spreadsheet

Filed by Darren Entwistle (618), Victor Dodig (25).

  • Reported by Victor Dodig · In-house (corporation)

    • Adam Scott · Vice-Chairperson, Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC)
    • Leila Wright · Vice-President, Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC)
    Discussions on the state of the telecom sector and a revised telecommunications strategy to support investment in new wireless and fibre infrastructure.

    Official report

  • Reported by Victor Dodig · In-house (corporation)

    Advocacy regarding the Canadian wireless regulatory environment—including rural infrastructure builds, spectrum auction rules, and wireless company acquisitions—and seeking access rights and subsidies to advance rural and remote network connectivity. Read more

    Official report

  • Reported by Victor Dodig · In-house (corporation)

    • Benjamin Ebadi · Regional Advisor, West and North, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
    • Peter Wall · Director of Communications, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
    Advocacy concerning the development, adoption, and implementation of national artificial intelligence (AI) policies, regulations, infrastructure, and public sector procurement frameworks. Read more

    Official report

  • Reported by Victor Dodig · In-house (corporation)

    • Mélanie Joly · Minister of Industry and Minister responsible for Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
    • Tim Logan · Senior Policy Advisor, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
    • Rene Sylvestre · Director of Strategic Investment, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
    • Philip Jennings · Deputy Minister, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
    and 1 more
    • Chris Padfield · Senior Assistant Deputy Minister, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
    Discussions on the state of the telecom sector and a revised telecommunications strategy to support investment in new wireless and fibre infrastructure.

    Official report

  • Reported by Victor Dodig · In-house (corporation)

    • Evan Solomon · Minister of AI & Digital Innovation, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
    • Mark Schaan · Associate Deputy Minister, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
    Trade and investment policies that facilitate international market access and the cross-border delivery of Canadian digital, artificial intelligence and technology-enabled services, including through bilateral trade agreements and government-supported commercial partnerships. Read more

    Advocacy concerning the development, adoption, and implementation of national artificial intelligence (AI) policies, regulations, infrastructure, and public sector procurement frameworks.

    Official report

  • Reported by Victor Dodig · In-house (corporation)

    • Michele Evans · Assistant Deputy Minister, Prairies Economic Development Canada (PrairiesCan)
    Advocacy regarding the Canadian wireless regulatory environment—including rural infrastructure builds, spectrum auction rules, and wireless company acquisitions—and seeking access rights and subsidies to advance rural and remote network connectivity. Read more

    Communicating with the government about how to support adopting digital tools in the agriculture sector and how digitization can support the Next Policy Framework and the National Food Security Strategy.

    Advocacy concerning the development, adoption, and implementation of national artificial intelligence (AI) policies, regulations, infrastructure, and public sector procurement frameworks.

    Official report

  • Reported by Victor Dodig · In-house (corporation)

    • Dawn Farrell · Chief Executive Officer, Privy Council Office (PCO)
    Advocacy regarding improving resilience and redundancy in TELUS’ network, including the potential to expand remote network connectivity and build out critical infrastructure. Read more

    Official report

  • Reported by Victor Dodig · In-house (corporation)

    • Dawn Farrell · Chief Executive Officer, Privy Council Office (PCO)
    Advocacy regarding improving resilience and redundancy in TELUS’ network, including the potential to expand remote network connectivity and build out critical infrastructure. Read more

    Official report

  • Reported by Victor Dodig · In-house (corporation)

    • Chris Padfield · Senior Assistant Deputy Minister, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
    Advocacy in support of a Public Safety Broadband Network (PSBN), including releasing relevant spectrum.

    Official report

  • Reported by Victor Dodig · In-house (corporation)

    • Sébastien Aubertin-Giguère · Senior Assistant Deputy Minister, Public Safety Canada (PS)
    • Arjun Vinodrai · Senior Director, Public Safety Canada (PS)
    Advocacy in support of a Public Safety Broadband Network (PSBN), including releasing relevant spectrum.

    Official report

  • Reported by Victor Dodig · In-house (corporation)

    • Mélanie Joly · Minister of Industry and Minister responsible for Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
    • Penela Guy · Strategic Advisor for the Province of Quebec, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
    • Tim Logan · Senior Policy Advisor, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
    Discussions on the state of the telecom sector and a revised telecommunications strategy to support investment in new wireless and fibre infrastructure.

    Official report

  • Reported by Victor Dodig · In-house (corporation)

    • Michael Ma · Member of Parliament
    • Anson Ching · Ececutive Assistant, House of Commons
    • Ian King · Legislative Assistant, House of Commons
    Advocacy for potential amendments to the Copyright Act, with respect to updating unclear regulation of Internet Service Providers.

    Official report

  • Reported by Victor Dodig · In-house (corporation)

    • Benjamin Ebadi · Regional Advisor, West and North, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
    Advocacy concerning the development, adoption, and implementation of national artificial intelligence (AI) policies, regulations, infrastructure, and public sector procurement frameworks. Read more

    Official report

  • Reported by Victor Dodig · In-house (corporation)

    • Paula Simons · Senator, Senate of Canada
    Bills related to lawful access obligations that will have a direct impact on the Company from a financial and operational perspective, as well as impact on TELUS customers from a privacy perspective, and with respect to obligations imposed on carriers with respect to intercept and subscriber information. Read more

    Official report

  • Reported by Victor Dodig · In-house (corporation)

    • Mark Schaan · Associate Deputy Minister, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
    Advocacy concerning the development, adoption, and implementation of national artificial intelligence (AI) policies, regulations, infrastructure, and public sector procurement frameworks. Read more

    Official report

  • Reported by Victor Dodig · In-house (corporation)

    • Varun Srivatsan · Director of Policy, Finance Canada (FIN)
    Advocacy concerning the development, adoption, and implementation of national artificial intelligence (AI) policies, regulations, infrastructure, and public sector procurement frameworks. Read more

    Official report

  • Reported by Victor Dodig · In-house (corporation)

    • Anushka Kurian · Director of Policy, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
    • Simon Wood · Senior Parliamentary Affairs Advisor, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
    Advocacy concerning the development, adoption, and implementation of national artificial intelligence (AI) policies, regulations, infrastructure, and public sector procurement frameworks. Read more

    Bills related to lawful access obligations that will have a direct impact on the Company from a financial and operational perspective, as well as impact on TELUS customers from a privacy perspective, and with respect to obligations imposed on carriers with respect to intercept and subscriber information.

    Official report

  • Reported by Victor Dodig · In-house (corporation)

    • Simon Wood · Senior Parliamentary Affairs Advisor, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
    Advocacy concerning the development, adoption, and implementation of national artificial intelligence (AI) policies, regulations, infrastructure, and public sector procurement frameworks. Read more

    Official report

  • Reported by Victor Dodig · In-house (corporation)

    • Dawn Farrell · Chief Executive Officer, Privy Council Office (PCO)
    Advocacy regarding improving resilience and redundancy in TELUS’ network, including the potential to expand remote network connectivity and build out critical infrastructure. Read more

    Official report

  • Reported by Victor Dodig · In-house (corporation)

    • Varun Srivatsan · Director of Policy, Finance Canada (FIN)
    Advocacy and policy discussions concerning the deployment, optimization, redevelopment, and legacy migration of communications infrastructure, real estate assets, rights-of-way, and passive network support structures. Read more

    Official report

  • Reported by Victor Dodig · In-house (corporation)

    Advocacy regarding fibre-to-the-premises wholesale access; including discussions about TELUS' expansion and extended offerings.

    Official report

  • Reported by Victor Dodig · In-house (corporation)

    Advocacy regarding fibre-to-the-premises wholesale access; including discussions about TELUS' expansion and extended offerings.

    Official report

  • Reported by Victor Dodig · In-house (corporation)

    Advocacy regarding fibre-to-the-premises wholesale access; including discussions about TELUS' expansion and extended offerings. Read more

    Trade and investment policies that facilitate international market access and the cross-border delivery of Canadian digital, artificial intelligence and technology-enabled services, including through bilateral trade agreements and government-supported commercial partnerships.

    Official report

  • Reported by Victor Dodig · In-house (corporation)

    • Anushka Kurian · Director of Policy, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
    • Peter Wall · Director of Communications, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
    • Simon Wood · Senior Parliamentary Affairs Advisor, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
    • Mark Schaan · Associate Deputy Minister, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
    and 1 more
    • Benjamin Ebadi · Regional Advisor, West and North, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
    Advocacy concerning the development, adoption, and implementation of national artificial intelligence (AI) policies, regulations, infrastructure, and public sector procurement frameworks. Read more

    Official report

  • Reported by Victor Dodig · In-house (corporation)

    • Michael Sabia · Clerk of the Privy Council and Secretary to the Cabinet, Privy Council Office (PCO)
    • Marc-André Blanchard · Chief of Staff, Prime Minister's Office (PMO)
    Advocacy regarding the Canadian wireless regulatory environment—including rural infrastructure builds, spectrum auction rules, and wireless company acquisitions—and seeking access rights and subsidies to advance rural and remote network connectivity. 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.