Corporation
TELUS Corporation
- Meetings this Parliament
- 203
- With MPs
- 83
- Since Nov 2021
- 643
- Active registrations
- 1
Most recent reported meeting: Sep 29, 2026.
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.
← LobbyingRegistrations 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
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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
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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
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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)Hide details
- 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
SpreadsheetFiled by Darren Entwistle (618), Victor Dodig (25).
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Reported by Darren Entwistle · In-house (corporation)
- Ziad Aboultaif · Member of Parliament
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. Advocating for stricter regulations around theft and damage of telecommunications infrastructure through Bill C-26: An Act respecting cyber security, amending the Telecommunications Act and making consequential amendments to other Acts. Read more
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Reported by Darren Entwistle · In-house (corporation)
- Doly Bengum · Member of Parliament, House of Commons
Advocacy for potential amendments to the Copyright Act, with respect to updating unclear regulation of Internet Service Providers.
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Reported by Darren Entwistle · In-house (corporation)
- Olga Radchenko · Director of Policy, Global Affairs Canada (GAC)
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. Read more
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Reported by Darren Entwistle · In-house (corporation)
- Brian MacKay · Deputy Chief of Staff, Canadian Heritage (PCH)
Potential Amendments to the Broadcasting and Telecommunication Acts, with respect to streamlining regulation of the broadcasting and telecommunication industry.
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Reported by Darren Entwistle · In-house (corporation)
- Chris Padfield · Senior Assistant Deputy Minister, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
Advocacy regarding fibre-to-the-premises wholesale access; including discussions about TELUS' expansion and extended offerings. Read more
Regulatory environment affecting the Canadian wireless market, including regulatory framework with regard to the requirements around rural network infrastructure builds, the policy framework around spectrum auction rules and regulations on the purchase of existing Canadian wireless companies.
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Reported by Darren Entwistle · In-house (corporation)
- Claudia Gallant · Stakeholder Relations Advisor, House of Commons
- Sean Phelan · Senior Policy Advisor, House of Commons
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. Advocating for stricter regulations around theft and damage of telecommunications infrastructure through Bill C-26: An Act respecting cyber security, amending the Telecommunications Act and making consequential amendments to other Acts. Read more
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Reported by Darren Entwistle · In-house (corporation)
- Juan David Gonzalez · Sr Policy Advisor, Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
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. Read more
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Reported by Darren Entwistle · In-house (corporation)
- François-Philippe Champagne · Minister of Finance, Finance Canada (FIN)
- Bardish Chagger · Member of Parliament
- Julie Turcotte · Assistant Deputy Minister, Finance Canada (FIN)
- Varun Srivatsan · Director of Policy, Finance Canada (FIN)
Regulatory environment affecting the Canadian wireless market, including regulatory framework with regard to the requirements around rural network infrastructure builds, the policy framework around spectrum auction rules and regulations on the purchase of existing Canadian wireless companies. Read more
Advocacy regarding improving resilience and redundancy in TELUS’ network, including the potential to expand remote network connectivity and build out critical infrastructure in the North.
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Reported by Darren Entwistle · In-house (corporation)
- Chris Bittle · Member of Parliament
Advocacy regarding fibre-to-the-premises wholesale access; including discussions about TELUS' expansion and extended offerings.
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Reported by Darren Entwistle · In-house (corporation)
- Michael Ma · Member of Parliament
Advocacy concerning the development and implementation of national artificial intelligence policies, including but not limited to the Sovereign AI Compute Strategy and the AI Compute Access Fund. Read more
Advocacy regarding fibre-to-the-premises wholesale access; including discussions about TELUS' expansion and extended offerings.
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Reported by Darren Entwistle · In-house (corporation)
- Charles Sousa · Member of Parliament
Advocacy regarding fibre-to-the-premises wholesale access; including discussions about TELUS' expansion and extended offerings.
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Reported by Darren Entwistle · In-house (corporation)
- David M. Wells · Senator, Senate of Canada
- Robin Hay · Policy Advisor, Senate of Canada
Advocacy for potential amendments to the Copyright Act, with respect to updating unclear regulation of Internet Service Providers.
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Reported by Darren Entwistle · In-house (corporation)
- Jeremy Keats · Senior Policy Advisor, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
Communicating with the government about how to support adopting digital tools in the agriculture sector.
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Reported by Darren Entwistle · In-house (corporation)
- Leslie Church · Member of Parliament
- Johnathan Levy · Director of Parliamentary Affairs, House of Commons
Advocacy regarding fibre-to-the-premises wholesale access; including discussions about TELUS' expansion and extended offerings. Read more
Advocacy concerning the development and implementation of national artificial intelligence policies, including but not limited to the Sovereign AI Compute Strategy and the AI Compute Access Fund.
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.
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Reported by Darren Entwistle · In-house (corporation)
- Marjorie Michel · Minister of Health, Health Canada (HC)
- Heath MacDonald · Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
- Roy Karam · Senior Policy Advisor, Health Canada (HC)
- Guy Gallant · Chief of Staff, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
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- Serena Smith · Director of Policy, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
Communicating with the government about how to support adopting digital tools in the agriculture sector.
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Reported by Darren Entwistle · In-house (corporation)
- Miled Hill · Policy Advisor, Prime Minister's Office (PMO)
Communicating with the government about how to support adopting digital tools in the agriculture sector.
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Reported by Darren Entwistle · In-house (corporation)
- Maria Morley · Chief of Staff, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
Broadband Canada – Connect to Innovate program which is of interest to TELUS, with respect to advancing rural and remote network connectivity in Canada.
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Reported by Darren Entwistle · In-house (corporation)
- Jeremy Keats · Senior Policy Advisor, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
Communicating with the government about how to support adopting digital tools in the agriculture sector.
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Reported by Darren Entwistle · In-house (corporation)
- Peter Wall · Director of Communications, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
- Benjamin Ebadi · Policy Advisor, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
Advocacy concerning the development and implementation of national artificial intelligence policies, including but not limited to the Sovereign AI Compute Strategy and the AI Compute Access Fund. Read more
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Reported by Darren Entwistle · In-house (corporation)
- Chris Padfield · Senior Assistant Deputy Minister, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
Policy Framework with regard to the terms and conditions of auction for Spectrum Licences Read more
Advocacy regarding fibre-to-the-premises wholesale access; including discussions about TELUS' expansion and extended offerings.
Providing input to the government for development of an anti-fraud strategy to create an integrated fraud takedown framework.
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.
Advocacy concerning the development and implementation of national artificial intelligence policies, including but not limited to the Sovereign AI Compute Strategy and the AI Compute Access Fund.
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Reported by Darren Entwistle · In-house (corporation)
- Adam Scott · Vice-Chairperson, Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC)
Advocacy regarding pending CRTC review of Wireless Code
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Reported by Darren Entwistle · In-house (corporation)
- Lyle Skinner · Director of Parliamentary Affairs, Senate of Canada
Advocacy for potential amendments to the Copyright Act, with respect to updating unclear regulation of Internet Service Providers.
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Reported by Darren Entwistle · In-house (corporation)
- John-Inca Anderson · Director of Parliamentary Affairs, Senate of Canada
Advocacy for potential amendments to the Copyright Act, with respect to updating unclear regulation of Internet Service Providers.
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Reported by Darren Entwistle · In-house (corporation)
- Chris Padfield · Senior Assistant Deputy Minister, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
Advocacy regarding improving resilience and redundancy in TELUS’ network, including the potential to expand remote network connectivity and build out critical infrastructure in the North. Read more
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Reported by Darren Entwistle · In-house (corporation)
- Manjeet Vinning · Regional Advisor, Prime Minister's Office (PMO)
Advocacy regarding fibre-to-the-premises wholesale access; including discussions about TELUS' expansion and extended offerings. Read more
Advocacy concerning the development and implementation of national artificial intelligence policies, including but not limited to the Sovereign AI Compute Strategy and the AI Compute Access Fund.
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.