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Lobbying by Vancouver Shipyards Co. Ltd.: 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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Corporation

Vancouver Shipyards Co. Ltd.

Meetings this Parliament
99
With MPs
18
Since Nov 2021
265
Active registrations
1

Most recent reported meeting: Sep 16, 2026.

Registrations in effect

In-house (corporation) In effect since Sep 1, 2026 Receives government funding

Filed by John McCarthy, Chief Executive Officer

Lobbyists

  • Denis Stevens · VP Government Relations Former designated public office holder

    Formerly Assistant Secretary to the Treasury board, International Affairs, Security and Justice, Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat (2017–2022)

    Formerly ADM, Public Affairs, Global Affairs Canada (2017–2017)

    Formerly Deputy Head of Mission, N/A, Embassy of Canada to the USA (2013–2017)

  • David Hargreaves · Sr VP Strategy & Business Development
  • Fred Larouche · Director, Government Relatioms
  • John McCarthy · CEO
  • Leo Martin · COO
  • Stan Jacobson · Assistant Vice President Former public office holder

    Formerly Director, Global Aerospace, Defence & Security, Business Development, Canadian Commercial Corporation (2010–2018)

    Formerly LCdr, Materiel Group, DND (1984–1988)

    Formerly LCdr, National Defence Operations Centre, DND (1981–1984)

    Formerly LCdr, HMCS Ottawa, DND (1979–1981)

Institutions they may lobby: Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC), Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA), Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA), Canadian Coast Guard (CCG), Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC), Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC), 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), Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED), National Defence (DND), Natural Resources Canada (NRCan), Prime Minister's Office (PMO), Privy Council Office (PCO), Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC), Senate of Canada, Transport Canada (TC), Treasury Board Of Canada Secretariat (TBS), Vancouver Fraser Port Authority (Port Metro Vancouver), Veterans Affairs Canada (VAC)

What they're lobbying on (3)
  • Discussing possible change of policy regarding biometrics collection
  • Assist in securing and managing defence and coast guard contracts under the National Shipbuilding Strategy (NSS) and other procurement opportunities.
  • Government Contract Pursued - ship repair and overhaul opportunities with the Government of Canada

Registration 953153-272203-45. Look it up in the official Registry

Reported meetings

Spreadsheet

Filed by John McCarthy (261), Mark Lamarre (4).

  • Reported by John McCarthy · In-house (corporation)

    • Philip Jennings · Deputy Minister, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
    • Kendal Hembroff · Associate ADM, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
    Assist in securing and managing defence and coast guard contracts under the National Shipbuilding Strategy (NSS) and other procurement opportunities.

    Official report

  • Reported by John McCarthy · In-house (corporation)

    • Stephen Fuhr · Secretary of State, Defence Procurement, Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC)
    • Pavan Supra · Director of Operations, Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC)
    • James Rourke · Policy & Operations Advisro, Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC)
    Assist in securing and managing defence and coast guard contracts under the National Shipbuilding Strategy (NSS) and other procurement opportunities.

    Official report

  • Reported by John McCarthy · In-house (corporation)

    • Arianne Reza · DM, Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC)
    • Marc Baril · Director General, Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC)
    Assist in securing and managing defence and coast guard contracts under the National Shipbuilding Strategy (NSS) and other procurement opportunities.

    Official report

  • Reported by John McCarthy · In-house (corporation)

    • Kendal Hembroff · Associate Assistant Deputy Minister, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
    • Demetrios Xenos · Director General, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
    Assist in securing and managing defence and coast guard contracts under the National Shipbuilding Strategy (NSS) and other procurement opportunities.

    Official report

  • Reported by John McCarthy · In-house (corporation)

    • Robert Gray · Director General, National Defence (DND)
    Assist in securing and managing defence and coast guard contracts under the National Shipbuilding Strategy (NSS) and other procurement opportunities.

    Official report

  • Reported by John McCarthy · In-house (corporation)

    • Stefanie Beck · DM, National Defence (DND)
    • Heather Sheehy · ADM, National Defence (DND)
    • George Al-Aaraj · Advisory to DM, National Defence (DND)
    • Mario Pelletier · Commissioner, Canadian Coast Guard (CCG)
    and 2 more
    • Robb Wight · Acting Deputy Commissioner, Canadian Coast Guard (CCG)
    • Jenn Williams · Senior Advisor, Canadian Coast Guard (CCG)
    Assist in securing and managing defence and coast guard contracts under the National Shipbuilding Strategy (NSS) and other procurement opportunities.

    Official report

  • Reported by John McCarthy · In-house (corporation)

    • Renee Filiatrault · Senior Advisor, National Defence (DND)
    • Quinn Rinke · Regional Advisro, National Defence (DND)
    • Conor Lewis · Policy Advisor, National Defence (DND)
    Assist in securing and managing defence and coast guard contracts under the National Shipbuilding Strategy (NSS) and other procurement opportunities.

    Official report

  • Reported by John McCarthy · In-house (corporation)

    • Wilder Walker-Stewart · Director of Policy, Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC)
    • Chanel Sterie · Senior Advisor, Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC)
    • Lucia Liang · Advisor, Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC)
    Assist in securing and managing defence and coast guard contracts under the National Shipbuilding Strategy (NSS) and other procurement opportunities.

    Official report

  • Reported by John McCarthy · In-house (corporation)

    • Matthew Hall · Senior Policy Advisro, Prime Minister's Office (PMO)
    Assist in securing and managing defence and coast guard contracts under the National Shipbuilding Strategy (NSS) and other procurement opportunities.

    Official report

  • Reported by John McCarthy · In-house (corporation)

    • Francis Bolideau · Assistant Deputy Minister, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
    • Demetrois Xenos · Director General, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
    Assist in securing and managing defence and coast guard contracts under the National Shipbuilding Strategy (NSS) and other procurement opportunities.

    Official report

  • Reported by John McCarthy · In-house (corporation)

    • Paula Folkes · Associate Assistant Deputy Minister, Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC)
    Assist in securing and managing defence and coast guard contracts under the National Shipbuilding Strategy (NSS) and other procurement opportunities.

    Official report

  • Reported by John McCarthy · In-house (corporation)

    • Mary-Rose Brown · Chief of Staff, Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC)
    Assist in securing and managing defence and coast guard contracts under the National Shipbuilding Strategy (NSS) and other procurement opportunities.

    Official report

  • Reported by John McCarthy · In-house (corporation)

    • Brian Botting · Senior Advisor, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
    • Soha Sami · Regional Advisor, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
    Assist in securing and managing defence and coast guard contracts under the National Shipbuilding Strategy (NSS) and other procurement opportunities.

    Official report

  • Reported by John McCarthy · In-house (corporation)

    • Siobhan Harty · Senior Assistant Deputy Minister, Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC)
    Assist in securing and managing defence and coast guard contracts under the National Shipbuilding Strategy (NSS) and other procurement opportunities.

    Official report

  • Reported by John McCarthy · In-house (corporation)

    • Andy Smith · Deputy Commissioner, Canadian Coast Guard (CCG)
    Assist in securing and managing defence and coast guard contracts under the National Shipbuilding Strategy (NSS) and other procurement opportunities.

    Official report

  • Reported by John McCarthy · In-house (corporation)

    • Mélanie Joly · Minister of Industry, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
    • Ernie Klassen · MP and Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Fisheries, Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO)
    • Paul Moen · Chief of Staff, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
    • Soha Samil · Regional Advisor, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
    and 3 more
    • Keely Hargraft · Senior Communications Advisor, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
    • Jonathan Wilkinson · MP, House of Commons
    • Cynthia Bunbury · Constituency Director, House of Commons
    Assist in securing and managing defence and coast guard contracts under the National Shipbuilding Strategy (NSS) and other procurement opportunities.

    Official report

  • Reported by John McCarthy · In-house (corporation)

    • Joanne Lostracco · Director General, Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC)
    Assist in securing and managing defence and coast guard contracts under the National Shipbuilding Strategy (NSS) and other procurement opportunities.

    Official report

  • Reported by John McCarthy · In-house (corporation)

    • Joelle Paquette · Acting Associate Assistant Deputy Minister, Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC)
    • Jean-Guy Brin · Acting Director General, Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC)
    Assist in securing and managing defence and coast guard contracts under the National Shipbuilding Strategy (NSS) and other procurement opportunities.

    Official report

  • Reported by John McCarthy · In-house (corporation)

    • Jonathan Moor · Chief Financial Officer, National Defence (DND)
    • Meryem Nailli · Senior Advisor, National Defence (DND)
    Assist in securing and managing defence and coast guard contracts under the National Shipbuilding Strategy (NSS) and other procurement opportunities.

    Official report

  • Reported by John McCarthy · In-house (corporation)

    • Siobhan Harty · Senior Assistant Deputy Minister, Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC)
    • Nassima Zobir Bouguerba · Director General, Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC)
    • Marc Baril · Senior Director, Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC)
    • Blaine Duffey · Project manager, National Defence (DND)
    Assist in securing and managing defence and coast guard contracts under the National Shipbuilding Strategy (NSS) and other procurement opportunities.

    Official report

  • Reported by John McCarthy · In-house (corporation)

    • Stephen Fuhr · Secretary of State, Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC)
    • Mary Rose Brown · Chief of Staff, Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC)
    • Pavan Sapra · Director, Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC)
    Assist in securing and managing defence and coast guard contracts under the National Shipbuilding Strategy (NSS) and other procurement opportunities.

    Official report

  • Reported by John McCarthy · In-house (corporation)

    • Mélanie Joly · Minister Exempt Staff, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
    • Tim Logan · Senior Special Assistant, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
    • Soha Samil · Regional Advisor, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
    Assist in securing and managing defence and coast guard contracts under the National Shipbuilding Strategy (NSS) and other procurement opportunities.

    Official report

  • Reported by John McCarthy · In-house (corporation)

    • Tim Krupa · Director of Policy, Prime Minister's Office (PMO)
    • Miled Hill · Senior Policy Advisor, Privy Council Office (PCO)
    • Alyth Roos · Special Assistant Policy, Prime Minister's Office (PMO)
    Assist in securing and managing defence and coast guard contracts under the National Shipbuilding Strategy (NSS) and other procurement opportunities.

    Official report

  • Reported by John McCarthy · In-house (corporation)

    • Eric Costen · Deputy Secretary to the Cabinet, Privy Council Office (PCO)
    • Alexis Conrad · Assistant Secretary to the Cabinet, Privy Council Office (PCO)
    Assist in securing and managing defence and coast guard contracts under the National Shipbuilding Strategy (NSS) and other procurement opportunities.

    Official report

  • Reported by John McCarthy · In-house (corporation)

    • Siobhan Harty · Senior Assistant Deputy Minister, Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC)
    Assist in securing and managing defence and coast guard contracts under the National Shipbuilding Strategy (NSS) and other procurement opportunities.

    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.