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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)

    • Marian Campbell-Jarvis · Senior Assistant Deputy Minister, Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO)
    • Jenie Cooper · Senior Analyst, 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)

    • Jeff Labonté · Sous-ministre délégué, 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

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

    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.

    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 Wolfish · Interim President, Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)
    • Allison Webb · Director General, Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)
    • Remi Gosselin · Director, Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)
    • Richard Farthing-Nicol · Senior Advisor, Infrastructure Canada (INFC)
    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. Read more

    Official report

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

    • Kelly Gillis · Deputy Minister, Infrastructure Canada (INFC)
    • Marco Presutti · Assistant Deputy Minister, Infrastructure Canada (INFC)
    • Mark Bowlby · Director, Infrastructure Canada (INFC)
    Conversations regarding financing available for hydropower projects.

    Official report

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

    • Joshua Swift · Policy Advisor, Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)
    • Caroline Lee · Senior Policy Advisor, Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)
    • Mark Cauchi · Director General, Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)
    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. Read more

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

    Official report

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

    • Mike Kelloway · Parliamentary Secretary
    • Daniel Jennings · Special Assistant, Parliamentary Affairs, Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO)
    • Selena McCuaig · Parliamentary Secretary's Assistant, 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)

    • Hannah Wilson · Policy Advisor, Finance Canada (FIN)
    • Galen Richardson · Senior Advisor, Finance Canada (FIN)
    Application of Clean Economy Investment Tax Credits for HydroPower industry as compared to other technologies.

    Official report

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

    • Samir Kassam · Director of Policy, Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
    • Kyle Harrietha · Director of Parliamentary Affairs / Deputy Chief of Staff, Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
    • Brenna Walsh · Policy Advisor, Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
    • Laura Mitchell · Deputy Chief of Staff, Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
    Application of Clean Economy Investment Tax Credits for HydroPower industry as compared to other technologies.

    Official report

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

    • Elan Harper · Policy Lead, House of Commons
    • Bryce McRae · Manager of Stakeholder Relations, House of Commons
    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. Read more

    Official report

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

    • Tony Maas · Deputy Director, Prime Minister's Office (PMO)
    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, 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)

    • Jessica Fullerton · Senior Policy Advisor, Intergovernmental Affairs Secretariat (IGA)
    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, 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)

    • Caroline Lee · Senior Policy Advisor, Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)
    • Joanna Dafoe · Chief of Staff to the Minister, Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)
    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, 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.

    Official report

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

    • André Bernier · Director General, ERB, Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
    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, 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.

    Official report

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

    • Terrence Hubbard · President, Impact Assessment Agency of Canada (IAAC)
    • Stephanie Johnson · Director General, Strategic Policy and Programs, Impact Assessment Agency of Canada (IAAC)
    • Mary Kubesh · Chief of Staff & Department Liaison, Impact Assessment Agency of Canada (IAAC)
    • Sarah Jackson · Director, Legislative and Regulatory Affairs, Impact Assessment Agency of Canada (IAAC)
    Implementation of the Impact Assessment Act, and Canadian Navigable Waters 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. Read more

    Official report

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

    • Kevin Brosseau · Associate Deputy Minister, Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO)
    • Kate Ladell · Director General, Ecosystems Management, Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO)
    • James Manicom · Policy Advisor, 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)

    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)

    • Daniel Jennings · Special Assistant, Parliamentary Affairs, Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO)

    Fisheries

    Official report

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

    • Paul Halucha · Secrétaire adjoint du cabinet (croissance propre), Privy Council Office (PCO)
    • Chris Padfield · Serétaire adjoint au Cabinet, Croissance propre, Privy Council Office (PCO)

    Energy

    Official report

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

    • James Manicom · Policy Advisor, Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO)
    • Jenie Cooper · Senior Analyst, Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO)

    EnergyFisheries

    Official report

  • Reported by Carolina Rinfret · In-house (organization)

    • Paul Halucha · Associate Deputy Minister, Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)
    • Julie Spalin · Director General, Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)
    • Nicholas Winfield · Director General for Environment and Climate Change Canada, Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)
    • Claire Le Noury · Policy Advisor -Deputy Minister's Office, Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)

    Environment

    Official report

  • Reported by Carolina Rinfret · In-house (organization)

    • Eamonn McGuinty · Senior Policy Advisor, Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)

    ClimateEnergyEnvironmentIndustryInfrastructureNatural Resources

    Official report

  • Reported by Carolina Rinfret · In-house (organization)

    • Michael Brewster · Director of Policy (Nature and Biodiversity), Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)

    Economic DevelopmentEnergyEnvironmentInfrastructure

    Official report

  • Reported by Carolina Rinfret · In-house (organization)

    • Fiona Simons · Director of Policy, Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)

    BudgetClimateEconomic DevelopmentEnergyEnvironmentNatural Resources

    Official report

  • Reported by Carolina Rinfret · In-house (organization)

    • Joshua Swift · Regional Advisor, Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)
    • Eamon McGuinty · Policy Advisor, Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)

    ClimateEconomic DevelopmentEnergyEnvironmentFisheriesIndustryInfrastructureNatural ResourcesTransportation

    Official report

  • Reported by Carolina Rinfret · In-house (organization)

    • Kyle Harrietha · Deputy Chief of Staff, Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
    • Auston Pierce · Parliamentary Assistant, House of Commons

    ClimateEconomic DevelopmentEnergyEnvironmentInfrastructureNatural ResourcesTaxation and FinanceTransportation

    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.