Organization
WaterPower Canada
- Meetings this Parliament
- 68
- With MPs
- 9
- Since Nov 2021
- 114
- Active registrations
- 1
Most recent reported meeting: Sep 16, 2026.
Lobbying by WaterPower Canada: 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 (organization) In effect since Aug 25, 2026
Filed by Lorena Patterson, President and CEO
Lobbyists
- Caroline Lavoie · Directrice principale, Relations avec le gouvernement fédéral
- Gilbert Bennet · Senior Advisor
- Lorena Patterson · President and CEO
Institutions they may lobby: Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC), Canada Emission Reduction Incentives Agency, Canada Infrastructure Bank, Canadian Transportation Agency (CTA), 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), House of Commons, Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada (HICC), Impact Assessment Agency of Canada (IAAC), Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED), Intergovernmental Affairs Secretariat (IGA), Natural Resources Canada (NRCan), Prime Minister's Office (PMO), Privy Council Office (PCO), Treasury Board Of Canada Secretariat (TBS)
What they're lobbying on (13)Hide details
- Discussions on proposed legislative, regulatory and policy reforms as they relate to building major projects and existing hydropower installations.
- Structure and application of Clean Economy Investment Tax Credits for the hydropower industry.
- Discussions on the proposed National Electricity Strategy
- Conversations regarding the role of the Major Projects Office and its potential impact for hydropower's projects and regulatory framework.
- Discuss potential U.S. tariffs on Canadian exports of electricity and manufactured components and their impact on the hydropower sector.
- Implementation of the Impact Assessment Act, Canadian Navigable Waters Act, and Canada Water Act, and regulations and policies there under, as they relate to the operation, refurbishment and redevelopment of existing hydropower generation stations, and development of new hydropower generation stations.
- Conversations regarding financing available for hydropower projects.
- Legislation, regulation, and policy to reduce greenhouse gas emissions including the Pan-Canadian Framework on Clean Growth and Climate Change, Greenhouse Gas Pollution Pricing Act, Clean Fuel Standard, and/or Clean Electricity Regulations as they relate to the operation, refurbishment and redevelopment of existing hydropower generation stations, and development of new hydropower generation stations.
- Legislation, regulation, policy and fiscal measures that promote the production and use of green hydrogen within Canada
- Legislation, regulation, policy, and fiscal measures that promote the production and use of green hydrogen within Canada including but not limited to the Clean Hydrogen Investment Tax Credit, Clean Fuel Regulations Hydrogen Quantification Methodology, and Hydrogen Roundtables
- Implementation of the modernized Fisheries Act, and regulations and policies thereunder, as they relate to the operation, refurbishment, and redevelopment of existing hydropower generation stations, and development of new hydropower generation stations.
- Implementation of environmental legislation such as the Species at Risk Act, and Migratory Birds Act, and regulations and policies thereunder, as they relate tot he operation, refurbishment and redevelopment of existing hydropower generation stations, and development of new hydropower generation stations.
- Conversations regarding the interpretation of certain clauses of The Fisheries Act that potentially impact the development and operations of some hydropower facilities.
Registration 958566-268603-37. Look it up in the official Registry
Reported meetings
SpreadsheetFiled by Lorena Patterson (94), Patrick Bateman (12), Carolina Rinfret (8).
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Reported by Lorena Patterson · In-house (organization)
- Peter Feldberg · VP Regulatory Affairs, Privy Council Office (PCO)
- Deborah Quaicoe · Director, Privy Council Office (PCO)
Conversations regarding the interpretation of certain clauses of The Fisheries Act that potentially impact the development and operations of some hydropower facilities. Read more
Implementation of the modernized Fisheries Act, and regulations and policies thereunder, as they relate to the operation, refurbishment, and redevelopment of existing hydropower generation stations, and development of new hydropower generation stations.
Application of Clean Economy Investment Tax Credits for HydroPower industry as compared to other technologies.
Conversations regarding the role of the Major Projects Office and its potential impact for hydropower's projects and regulatory framework.
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Reported by Lorena Patterson · In-house (organization)
- Paul Connors · MP, Avalon
- Ellen Smith · Parliamentary Assistant, House of Commons
Conversations regarding the interpretation of certain clauses of The Fisheries Act that potentially impact the development and operations of some hydropower facilities. Read more
Implementation of the modernized Fisheries Act, and regulations and policies thereunder, as they relate to the operation, refurbishment, and redevelopment of existing hydropower generation stations, and development of new hydropower generation stations.
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Reported by Lorena Patterson · In-house (organization)
- Paul Connors · Member of Parliament
- Ellen Smith · Parliamentary Assistant, House of Commons
Conversations regarding the interpretation of certain clauses of The Fisheries Act that potentially impact the development and operations of some hydropower facilities. Read more
Implementation of the modernized Fisheries Act, and regulations and policies thereunder, as they relate to the operation, refurbishment, and redevelopment of existing hydropower generation stations, and development of new hydropower generation stations.
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Reported by Lorena Patterson · In-house (organization)
- Jennifer Saxe · Assistant Deputy Minister, Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO)
- Nicole Bouchard · Director General, Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO)
Implementation of the modernized Fisheries Act, and regulations and policies thereunder, as they relate to the operation, refurbishment, and redevelopment of existing hydropower generation stations, and development of new hydropower generation stations. Read more
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Reported by Lorena Patterson · In-house (organization)
- Jessica Fullerton · Senior Policy Advisor, Intergovernmental Affairs Secretariat (IGA)
Application of Clean Economy Investment Tax Credits for HydroPower industry as compared to other technologies. Read more
Conversations regarding financing available for hydropower projects.
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Reported by Lorena Patterson · In-house (organization)
- Nicole Bouchard · Director General, Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO)
- James Manicom · Senior Advisor, Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO)
- Miriam Padolsky · Director, Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO)
Implementation of the modernized Fisheries Act, and regulations and policies thereunder, as they relate to the operation, refurbishment, and redevelopment of existing hydropower generation stations, and development of new hydropower generation stations. Read more
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Reported by Lorena Patterson · In-house (organization)
- André Bernier · Director General, Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
Implementation of the modernized Fisheries Act, and regulations and policies thereunder, as they relate to the operation, refurbishment, and redevelopment of existing hydropower generation stations, and development of new hydropower generation stations. Read more
Application of Clean Economy Investment Tax Credits for HydroPower industry as compared to other technologies.
Conversations regarding the interpretation of certain clauses of The Fisheries Act that potentially impact the development and operations of some hydropower facilities.
Conversations regarding financing available for hydropower projects.
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Reported by Lorena Patterson · In-house (organization)
- Danielle Johnston · Director, Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
Application of Clean Economy Investment Tax Credits for HydroPower industry as compared to other technologies. Read more
Conversations regarding financing available for hydropower projects.
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Reported by Lorena Patterson · In-house (organization)
- Wale Oyebanjo · Senior Policy and Major Projects Advisor, Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
Conversations regarding the interpretation of certain clauses of The Fisheries Act that potentially impact the development and operations of some hydropower facilities. Read more
Implementation of the modernized Fisheries Act, and regulations and policies thereunder, as they relate to the operation, refurbishment, and redevelopment of existing hydropower generation stations, and development of new hydropower generation stations.
Conversations regarding financing available for hydropower projects.
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Reported by Lorena Patterson · In-house (organization)
- Miriam Padolsky · Director, Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO)
Implementation of the modernized Fisheries Act, and regulations and policies thereunder, as they relate to the operation, refurbishment, and redevelopment of existing hydropower generation stations, and development of new hydropower generation stations. Read more
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Reported by Lorena Patterson · In-house (organization)
- Deborah Quaicoe · Director, Regulatory Affairs, Privy Council Office (PCO)
Conversations regarding the interpretation of certain clauses of The Fisheries Act that potentially impact the development and operations of some hydropower facilities. Read more
Conversations regarding the role of the Major Projects Office and its potential impact for hydropower's projects and regulatory framework.
Implementation of the modernized Fisheries Act, and regulations and policies thereunder, as they relate to the operation, refurbishment, and redevelopment of existing hydropower generation stations, and development of new hydropower generation stations.
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Reported by Lorena Patterson · In-house (organization)
- Deborah Quaicoe · Director, Privy Council Office (PCO)
Implementation of the modernized Fisheries Act, and regulations and policies thereunder, as they relate to the operation, refurbishment, and redevelopment of existing hydropower generation stations, and development of new hydropower generation stations. Read more
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Reported by Lorena Patterson · In-house (organization)
- Wale Oyebanjo · Senior Policy and Major Projects Advisor, Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
Implementation of the modernized Fisheries Act, and regulations and policies thereunder, as they relate to the operation, refurbishment, and redevelopment of existing hydropower generation stations, and development of new hydropower generation stations. Read more
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Reported by Lorena Patterson · In-house (organization)
- Kate Ladell · Director General, Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO)
- Miriam Padolsky · Director, Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO)
- Nicole Bouchard · Director General, Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO)
Conversations regarding the interpretation of certain clauses of The Fisheries Act that potentially impact the development and operations of some hydropower facilities. Read more
Implementation of the Impact Assessment Act, Canadian Navigable Waters Act, and Canada Water Act, and regulations and policies there under, as they relate to the operation, refurbishment and redevelopment of existing hydropower generation stations, and development of new hydropower generation stations.
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Reported by Lorena Patterson · In-house (organization)
- Jennifer Saxe · Assistant Deputy Minister, Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO)
- Nicole Bouchard · Director General, Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO)
- James Manicom · Senior Advisor, Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO)
Conversations regarding the interpretation of certain clauses of The Fisheries Act that potentially impact the development and operations of some hydropower facilities. Read more
Implementation of the modernized Fisheries Act, and regulations and policies thereunder, as they relate to the operation, refurbishment, and redevelopment of existing hydropower generation stations, and development of new hydropower generation stations.
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Reported by Lorena Patterson · In-house (organization)
- Peter Feldberg · Vice-President, Regulatory Affairs, Privy Council Office (PCO)
Conversations regarding the interpretation of certain clauses of The Fisheries Act that potentially impact the development and operations of some hydropower facilities. Read more
Implementation of the modernized Fisheries Act, and regulations and policies thereunder, as they relate to the operation, refurbishment, and redevelopment of existing hydropower generation stations, and development of new hydropower generation stations.
Conversations regarding the role of the Major Projects Office and its potential impact for hydropower's projects and regulatory framework.
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Reported by Lorena Patterson · In-house (organization)
- Wale Oyebanjo · Senior Policy and Major Projects Advisor, Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
Conversations regarding financing available for hydropower projects. Read more
Conversations regarding the role of the Major Projects Office and its potential impact for hydropower's projects and regulatory framework.
Conversations regarding the interpretation of certain clauses of The Fisheries Act that potentially impact the development and operations of some hydropower facilities.
Implementation of the modernized Fisheries Act, and regulations and policies thereunder, as they relate to the operation, refurbishment, and redevelopment of existing hydropower generation stations, and development of new hydropower generation stations.
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Reported by Lorena Patterson · In-house (organization)
- Caroline Lavoie · Director, Privy Council Office (PCO)
Conversations regarding the role of the Major Projects Office and its potential impact for hydropower's projects and regulatory framework.
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Reported by Lorena Patterson · In-house (organization)
- Jennifer Saxe · Assistant Deputy Minister, Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO)
- Kate Ladell · Director General, Ecosystems, Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO)
- Miriam Padolsky · Director, Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO)
- James Manicom · Policy advisor, Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO)
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- Chad Ziai · Senior Director, Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO)
Conversations regarding the interpretation of certain clauses of The Fisheries Act that potentially impact the development and operations of some hydropower facilities. Read more
Implementation of the modernized Fisheries Act, and regulations and policies thereunder, as they relate to the operation, refurbishment, and redevelopment of existing hydropower generation stations, and development of new hydropower generation stations.
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Reported by Lorena Patterson · In-house (organization)
- Deborah Quaicoe · Director, Privy Council Office (PCO)
Conversations regarding the interpretation of certain clauses of The Fisheries Act that potentially impact the development and operations of some hydropower facilities. Read more
Implementation of the modernized Fisheries Act, and regulations and policies thereunder, as they relate to the operation, refurbishment, and redevelopment of existing hydropower generation stations, and development of new hydropower generation stations.
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Reported by Lorena Patterson · In-house (organization)
- Wale Oyebanjo · Senior Policy and Major Projects Advisor, Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
Application of Clean Economy Investment Tax Credits for HydroPower industry as compared to other technologies.
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Reported by Lorena Patterson · In-house (organization)
- Wale Oyebanjo · Senior Policy and Major Projects Advisor, Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
Application of Clean Economy Investment Tax Credits for HydroPower industry as compared to other technologies.
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Reported by Lorena Patterson · In-house (organization)
- Wale Oyebanjo · Senior Policy and Major Projects Advisor, Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
Application of Clean Economy Investment Tax Credits for HydroPower industry as compared to other technologies.
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Reported by Lorena Patterson · In-house (organization)
- Tracy Sandgathe · Regional Directors, Ecosystems, Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO)
Implementation of the modernized Fisheries Act, and regulations and policies thereunder, as they relate to the operation, refurbishment, and redevelopment of existing hydropower generation stations, and development of new hydropower generation stations. Read more
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Reported by Lorena Patterson · In-house (organization)
- Kate Ladell · Director General, Ecosystems, Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO)
- James Manicom · Policy advisor, Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO)
Conversations regarding the interpretation of certain clauses of The Fisheries Act that potentially impact the development and operations of some hydropower facilities. Read more
Implementation of the modernized Fisheries Act, and regulations and policies thereunder, as they relate to the operation, refurbishment, and redevelopment of existing hydropower generation stations, and development of new hydropower generation stations.
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.