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Lobbying by COALITION FOR CANADIAN ASTRONOMY: 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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COALITION FOR CANADIAN ASTRONOMY

Meetings this Parliament
7
With MPs
0
Since Nov 2021
17
Active registrations
1

Most recent reported meeting: May 25, 2026.

Registrations in effect

Consultant In effect since Apr 30, 2024

Consultant Duncan Rayner of Temple Scott Associates Inc.

Consultant lobbyists

  • Duncan Rayner Former public office holder

    Formerly Legislative Assistant, Office of Elsie Wayne, M.P. Saint John New Brunswick, Member of Parliament (2002–2003)

    Formerly Legislative Assistant, Office of Greg Thompson, M.P. New Brunswick Southwest, Member of Parliament (1998–1998)

  • Duncan Rayner Former public office holder

    Formerly Legislative Assistant, Office of Elsie Wayne, M.P. Saint John New Brunswick, Member of Parliament (2002–2003)

    Formerly Legislative Assistant, Office of Greg Thompson, M.P. New Brunswick Southwest, Member of Parliament (1998–1998)

  • Duncan Rayner Former public office holder

    Formerly Legislative Assistant, Office of Elsie Wayne, M.P. Saint John New Brunswick, Member of Parliament (2002–2003)

    Formerly Legislative Assistant, Office of Greg Thompson, M.P. New Brunswick Southwest, Member of Parliament (1998–1998)

  • Duncan Rayner Former public office holder

    Formerly Legislative Assistant, Office of Elsie Wayne, M.P. Saint John New Brunswick, Member of Parliament (2002–2003)

    Formerly Legislative Assistant, Office of Greg Thompson, M.P. New Brunswick Southwest, Member of Parliament (1998–1998)

  • Duncan Rayner Former public office holder

    Formerly Legislative Assistant, Office of Elsie Wayne, M.P. Saint John New Brunswick, Member of Parliament (2002–2003)

    Formerly Legislative Assistant, Office of Greg Thompson, M.P. New Brunswick Southwest, Member of Parliament (1998–1998)

  • Duncan Rayner Former public office holder

    Formerly Legislative Assistant, Office of Elsie Wayne, M.P. Saint John New Brunswick, Member of Parliament (2002–2003)

    Formerly Legislative Assistant, Office of Greg Thompson, M.P. New Brunswick Southwest, Member of Parliament (1998–1998)

  • Duncan Rayner Former public office holder

    Formerly Legislative Assistant, Office of Elsie Wayne, M.P. Saint John New Brunswick, Member of Parliament (2002–2003)

    Formerly Legislative Assistant, Office of Greg Thompson, M.P. New Brunswick Southwest, Member of Parliament (1998–1998)

  • Duncan Rayner Former public office holder

    Formerly Legislative Assistant, Office of Elsie Wayne, M.P. Saint John New Brunswick, Member of Parliament (2002–2003)

    Formerly Legislative Assistant, Office of Greg Thompson, M.P. New Brunswick Southwest, Member of Parliament (1998–1998)

  • Duncan Rayner Former public office holder

    Formerly Legislative Assistant, Office of Elsie Wayne, M.P. Saint John New Brunswick, Member of Parliament (2002–2003)

    Formerly Legislative Assistant, Office of Greg Thompson, M.P. New Brunswick Southwest, Member of Parliament (1998–1998)

  • Duncan Rayner Former public office holder

    Formerly Legislative Assistant, Office of Elsie Wayne, M.P. Saint John New Brunswick, Member of Parliament (2002–2003)

    Formerly Legislative Assistant, Office of Greg Thompson, M.P. New Brunswick Southwest, Member of Parliament (1998–1998)

  • Duncan Rayner Former public office holder

    Formerly Legislative Assistant, Office of Elsie Wayne, M.P. Saint John New Brunswick, Member of Parliament (2002–2003)

    Formerly Legislative Assistant, Office of Greg Thompson, M.P. New Brunswick Southwest, Member of Parliament (1998–1998)

  • Duncan Rayner Former public office holder

    Formerly Legislative Assistant, Office of Elsie Wayne, M.P. Saint John New Brunswick, Member of Parliament (2002–2003)

    Formerly Legislative Assistant, Office of Greg Thompson, M.P. New Brunswick Southwest, Member of Parliament (1998–1998)

  • Duncan Rayner Former public office holder

    Formerly Legislative Assistant, Office of Elsie Wayne, M.P. Saint John New Brunswick, Member of Parliament (2002–2003)

    Formerly Legislative Assistant, Office of Greg Thompson, M.P. New Brunswick Southwest, Member of Parliament (1998–1998)

Institutions they may lobby: Canadian Space Agency (CSA), Finance Canada (FIN), Global Affairs Canada (GAC), House of Commons, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED), National Research Council (NRC), Natural Resources Canada (NRCan), Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC), Prime Minister's Office (PMO), Privy Council Office (PCO), Treasury Board Of Canada Secretariat (TBS)

What they're lobbying on (3)
  • Science and research funding in Budget 2019.
  • Long-term Sustainable Funding (no identified source of funding at this time) for Canadian astronomical research and the Long Range Plan for Astronomy and Astrophysics from the Federal Government (Industry Canada - National Research Canada).
  • Long-term Sustainable Funding (no identified source of funding at this time) for Canadian astronomical research and the Long Range Plan for Astronomy and Astrophysics from the Federal Government (Finance Canada).

Registration 777131-2574-22. Look it up in the official Registry

Reported meetings

Spreadsheet

  • Reported by Duncan Rayner · Consultant

    • Jean-Claude Piedboeuf · Senior Vice President, Space Programs, Canadian Space Agency (CSA)
    Long-term Sustainable Funding (no identified source of funding at this time) for Canadian astronomical research and the Long Range Plan for Astronomy and Astrophysics from the Federal Government (Industry Canada - National Research Canada). Read more

    Long-term Sustainable Funding (no identified source of funding at this time) for Canadian astronomical research and the Long Range Plan for Astronomy and Astrophysics from the Federal Government (Finance Canada).

    Official report

  • Reported by Duncan Rayner · Consultant

    • Nipun Vats · Assistant Deputy Minister, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
    Long-term Sustainable Funding (no identified source of funding at this time) for Canadian astronomical research and the Long Range Plan for Astronomy and Astrophysics from the Federal Government (Industry Canada - National Research Canada). Read more

    Long-term Sustainable Funding (no identified source of funding at this time) for Canadian astronomical research and the Long Range Plan for Astronomy and Astrophysics from the Federal Government (Finance Canada).

    Official report

  • Reported by Duncan Rayner · Consultant

    • Julie Lefebvre · Vice President, National Research Council (NRC)
    Long-term Sustainable Funding (no identified source of funding at this time) for Canadian astronomical research and the Long Range Plan for Astronomy and Astrophysics from the Federal Government (Finance Canada). Read more

    Long-term Sustainable Funding (no identified source of funding at this time) for Canadian astronomical research and the Long Range Plan for Astronomy and Astrophysics from the Federal Government (Industry Canada - National Research Canada).

    Official report

  • Reported by Duncan Rayner · Consultant

    • Charles-Olivier Dubé · Policy Advisor, Finance Canada (FIN)
    Long-term Sustainable Funding (no identified source of funding at this time) for Canadian astronomical research and the Long Range Plan for Astronomy and Astrophysics from the Federal Government (Finance Canada). Read more

    Official report

  • Reported by Duncan Rayner · Consultant

    • Charles-Olivier Dubé · Policy Advisor, Finance Canada (FIN)
    Long-term Sustainable Funding (no identified source of funding at this time) for Canadian astronomical research and the Long Range Plan for Astronomy and Astrophysics from the Federal Government (Finance Canada). Read more

    Official report

  • Reported by Duncan Rayner · Consultant

    • Matthew O'Connell · Deputy Director Financial Sector Policy, Finance Canada (FIN)
    Long-term Sustainable Funding (no identified source of funding at this time) for Canadian astronomical research and the Long Range Plan for Astronomy and Astrophysics from the Federal Government (Finance Canada). Read more

    Official report

  • Reported by Duncan Rayner · Consultant

    • Manuela Tomic · Senior Policy Advisor, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
    Long-term Sustainable Funding (no identified source of funding at this time) for Canadian astronomical research and the Long Range Plan for Astronomy and Astrophysics from the Federal Government (Industry Canada - National Research Canada). Read more

    Official report

  • Reported by Duncan Rayner · Consultant

    • Mitch Davies · President, NRC, National Research Council (NRC)
    • Lisa Campbell · President, Canadian Space Agency (CSA)
    Long-term Sustainable Funding (no identified source of funding at this time) for Canadian astronomical research and the Long Range Plan for Astronomy and Astrophysics from the Federal Government (Finance Canada). Read more

    Long-term Sustainable Funding (no identified source of funding at this time) for Canadian astronomical research and the Long Range Plan for Astronomy and Astrophysics from the Federal Government (Industry Canada - National Research Canada).

    Official report

  • Reported by Duncan Rayner · Consultant

    • Valerie Bradford · Member of Parliament, House of Commons

    Research and Development

    Official report

  • Reported by Duncan Rayner · Consultant

    • Bianca Hossain · Policy Coordinator, Prime Minister's Office (PMO)

    Research and DevelopmentScience and Technology

    Official report

  • Reported by Duncan Rayner · Consultant

    • Audrey Milette · Policy Advisor, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)

    Research and DevelopmentScience and Technology

    Official report

  • Reported by Duncan Rayner · Consultant

    • Blake Oliver · Senior Policy Advisor, Finance Canada (FIN)

    Research and DevelopmentScience and Technology

    Official report

  • Reported by Duncan Rayner · Consultant

    • Mona Nemer · Chief Science Advisor, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)

    BudgetScience and Technology

    Official report

  • Reported by Duncan Rayner · Consultant

    • Andy Fillmore · Member of Parliament, House of Commons
    • David Drahos · Assistant to the Parliamentary Secretary, and Atlantic Advisor, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)

    BudgetResearch and Development

    Official report

  • Reported by Duncan Rayner · Consultant

    • Marc Garneau · Member of Parliament, House of Commons

    BudgetResearch and Development

    Official report

  • Reported by Duncan Rayner · Consultant

    • Kirsty Duncan · Member of Parliament, House of Commons

    BudgetResearch and DevelopmentScience and Technology

    Official report

  • Reported by Duncan Rayner · Consultant

    • Bianca Hossain · Sr Special Assistant, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)

    Research and DevelopmentScience and Technology

    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.