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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.

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Organization

WaterPower Canada

Meetings this Parliament
68
With MPs
9
Since Nov 2021
114
Active registrations
1

Most recent reported meeting: Sep 16, 2026.

Registrations 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)
  • 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

Spreadsheet

Filed by Lorena Patterson (94), Patrick Bateman (12), Carolina Rinfret (8).

  • Reported by Lorena Patterson · In-house (organization)

    • Elizabeth Arsenault · Director of Policy, 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

    Conversations regarding the interpretation of certain clauses of The Fisheries Act that potentially impact the development and operations of some hydropower facilities.

    Official report

  • Reported by Lorena Patterson · In-house (organization)

    • Ana Renart · Director of Operations, 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

    Official report

  • Reported by Lorena Patterson · In-house (organization)

    • Clifford Small · Member of Parliament
    • Mel Arnold · Member of Parliament
    • Joel Taguchi · Legislative Assistant, House of Commons
    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

    Conversations regarding the interpretation of certain clauses of The Fisheries Act that potentially impact the development and operations of some hydropower facilities.

    Official report

  • Reported by Lorena Patterson · In-house (organization)

    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

    Conversations regarding financing available for hydropower projects.

    Conversations regarding the interpretation of certain clauses of The Fisheries Act that potentially impact the development and operations of some hydropower facilities.

    Application of Clean Economy Investment Tax Credits for HydroPower industry as compared to other technologies.

    Official report

  • Reported by Lorena Patterson · In-house (organization)

    • Wade Grant · Parliamentary Secretary, Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)
    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

    Conversations regarding the interpretation of certain clauses of The Fisheries Act that potentially impact the development and operations of some hydropower facilities.

    Application of Clean Economy Investment Tax Credits for HydroPower industry as compared to other technologies.

    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.

    Official report

  • Reported by Lorena Patterson · In-house (organization)

    • Kurtis Layden · Director of Policy, 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

    Application of Clean Economy Investment Tax Credits for HydroPower industry as compared to other technologies.

    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.

    Official report

  • Reported by Lorena Patterson · In-house (organization)

    • Ana Renart · Director of Operations, 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.

    Official report

  • 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. Read more

    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.

    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.

    Official report

  • Reported by Lorena Patterson · In-house (organization)

    • Caroline Ladanowski · Director, Wildlife Management and Regulatory Affairs, Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)
    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. Read more

    Official report

  • Reported by Lorena Patterson · In-house (organization)

    • Jean-Sebastien Côté · Directeur du bureau de Jacques Ramsay, 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.

    Official report

  • Reported by Lorena Patterson · In-house (organization)

    Conversations regarding financing available for hydropower projects. 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 interpretation of certain clauses of The Fisheries Act that potentially impact the development and operations of some hydropower facilities.

    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.

    Official report

  • Reported by Lorena Patterson · In-house (organization)

    • Daniel Jennings · Special Assistant, Parliamentary Affairs, 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

    Conversations regarding the interpretation of certain clauses of The Fisheries Act that potentially impact the development and operations of some hydropower facilities.

    Official report

  • Reported by Lorena Patterson · In-house (organization)

    • Ernie Klassen · Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Fisheries
    • Daniel Jennings · Special Assistant, Parliamentary Affairs, 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

    Conversations regarding financing available for hydropower projects.

    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.

    Official report

  • Reported by Lorena Patterson · In-house (organization)

    • Annette Gibbons · Deputy Minister, Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO)
    • Kate Ladell · Director General, Ecosystems, Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO)
    • Kaili Levesque · Associate Deputy Minister, 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

    Official report

  • Reported by Lorena Patterson · In-house (organization)

    • Kate Ladell · Director General, Ecosystems Management, 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

    Official report

  • Reported by Lorena Patterson · In-house (organization)

    • Debbie Scharf · Assistant Secretary to the Cabinet, Clean Growth, 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

    Conversations regarding the interpretation of certain clauses of The Fisheries Act that potentially impact the development and operations of some hydropower facilities.

    Official report

  • Reported by Lorena Patterson · In-house (organization)

    • Buckley Belanger · Secretary of State, Rural Development, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
    • Sean Cruz · Regional and Policy Advisor, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
    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.

    Official report

  • Reported by Lorena Patterson · In-house (organization)

    • Arran McPherson · Assistant Deputy Minister, 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

    Official report

  • Reported by Lorena Patterson · In-house (organization)

    • Debbie Scharf · Assistant Secretary to the Cabinet, Clean Growth, 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

    Official report

  • Reported by Lorena Patterson · In-house (organization)

    • Joshua Swift · Conseiller en politiques, Prime Minister's Office (PMO)
    Application of Clean Economy Investment Tax Credits for HydroPower industry as compared to other technologies. Read more

    Conversations regarding the interpretation of certain clauses of The Fisheries Act that potentially impact the development and operations of some hydropower facilities.

    Official report

  • Reported by Lorena Patterson · In-house (organization)

    • Terrence Hubbard · President, Impact Assessment Agency of Canada (IAAC)
    Conversations regarding the interpretation of certain clauses of The Fisheries Act that potentially impact the development and operations of some hydropower facilities. Read more

    Official report

  • Reported by Lorena Patterson · In-house (organization)

    • Jeremy Bruce · Policy advisor, Global Affairs Canada (GAC)
    Discuss potential U.S. tariffs on Canadian exports of electricity and manufactured components and their impact on the hydropower sector.

    Official report

  • Reported by Lorena Patterson · In-house (organization)

    • Jeremy Bruce · Policy advisor, Global Affairs Canada (GAC)
    Discuss potential U.S. tariffs on Canadian exports of electricity and manufactured components and their impact on the hydropower sector.

    Official report

  • Reported by Lorena Patterson · In-house (organization)

    • Kaili Levesque · Associate Deputy Minister, Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO)
    • Marian Campbell-Jarvis · Senior Assistant Deputy Minister, 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.

    Official report

  • Reported by Lorena Patterson · In-house (organization)

    • Caroline Lee · Conseillère principale en politiques, Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)
    Application of Clean Economy Investment Tax Credits for HydroPower industry as compared to other technologies. Read more

    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.

    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.