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Lobbying by UNITED STEEL, PAPER AND FORESTRY, RUBBER, MANUFACTURING, ENERGY, ALLIED INDUSTRIAL AND SERVICE WORKERS INTERNATIONAL UNION: 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

UNITED STEEL, PAPER AND FORESTRY, RUBBER, MANUFACTURING, ENERGY, ALLIED INDUSTRIAL AND SERVICE WORKERS INTERNATIONAL UNION

Meetings this Parliament
76
With MPs
22
Since Nov 2021
123
Active registrations
1

Most recent reported meeting: Sep 29, 2026.

Registrations in effect

In-house (organization) In effect since Sep 1, 2026

Filed by Marty Warren, NATIONAL DIRECTOR

Lobbyists

  • Marty Warren · NATIONAL DIRECTOR
  • Meg Gingrich · ASST. TO THE NATIONAL DIRECTOR

Institutions they may lobby: Atomic Energy of Canada Limited (AECL), Bank of Canada, Canada Agricultural Review Tribunal (CART), Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions, Canada Industrial Relations Board (CIRB), Canada—Newfoundland and Labrador Offshore Petroleum Board, Canadian Coast Guard (CCG), Canadian Energy Regulator (CER), Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency (CanNor), Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC), Correctional Service of Canada (CSC), Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC), Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC), Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario, Finance Canada (FIN), Global Affairs Canada (GAC), Health Canada (HC), House of Commons, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED), Natural Resources Canada (NRCan), Prime Minister's Office (PMO), Senate of Canada

What they're lobbying on (36)
  • Discuss Canada's response plan to the Stelco layoffs, with respect to member support through Service Canada offerings
  • Bill C-39, including USW’s expressions of concern about the implications for the right to strike; the lack of clarity and definition of the national interest as it relates to the Minister’s ability to intervene in a labour dispute
  • Discuss concerns surrounding Stelco's possible halt of operations and layoff announcement
  • Discuss legislation that covers section 107 of the Canada Labour Code, which will impact workers in federally regulated sectors
  • Consulting on how to build the skilled workforce in Canada's energy and electricity sector by addressing workforce needs, challenges and investment possibilities
  • Discuss the importance of closing the loophole in the Anti-scab legislation, where employers are allowed to employ outside managers to do union work while on strike
  • Discuss the changes and their shortfalls to EI in the 2026 spring economic update
  • Discuss the ongoing challenges (e.g., living and working conditions, calls to action) Indigenous peoples are still facing in the wake of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission's Report
  • Discuss the implementation of the Sustainable Jobs Action Plan, emphasizing the need for action on maintaining and expanding jobs in forestry, steel, building trades, broader manufacturing and critical minerals
  • Discussed a draft of the Sustainable Jobs Action Plan; specifically, we representing labour spoke to concerns about the content of the report, pushed for improvements to the plan to ensure that it would actually protect and create manufacturing jobs, education and resources, for clarity on draft timelines and for continued communications with labour on the draft.
  • Discuss the upcoming CUSMA review and highlight labour's concerns, such as the impact of Section 232 Tariffs on jobs and investments, the necessity of implementing policies and trade measures to bolster the steel sector, and the importance of finding a long-term solution to the softwood lumber crisis.
  • Seeking an update about the proposed Anglo-Teck merger and its potential impacts on the union
  • Advocate for any support money to be tied to expansion into new product lines (rail, structural steel)
  • Discussion of the importance of ensuring that Algoma adheres to its promises connected to various financial supports
  • Provide a technical briefing on the status of DCOI to push for the widespread approval and use of the preservative product across Canada, as it is beneficial to and essential in the Canadian forestry industry
  • Discuss international trade and public procurement policies concerning Canadian steel and industry
  • Discuss the detrimental impact of offshoring jobs in the telecommunications sector.
  • Discuss updates on negotiations with the Trump administration related to steel, aluminum and energy sectors.
  • Ensure that money promised to the forestry sector is deployed to prevent mill closures, as the most recent increase in tariffs puts the sector at immediate threat.
  • Discuss worker support programs in the wake of U.S. tariffs
  • Update on the impact of tariffs on the whole Canadian economic situation
  • Discuss the impact of U.S. tariffs on the Canadian aluminum sector
  • Discuss the impact of U.S. tariffs on the Canadian steel sector
  • Discuss policies for aluminum sector supports amidst U.S. tariffs increases
  • Discuss policies for steel sector supports amidst U.S. tariffs increases
  • Engaging in conversation with public officer concerning impacts of tariffs and bettering communication between cross-border businesses.
  • Discuss countermeasures to the U.S. tariffs on Canadian goods
  • Strengthen rights to citizenship for groups such as temporary foreign workers.
  • Provide effective training for federal law enforcement to uphold 2004 Criminal Code amendments (Westray Law).
  • Ensure the right for unions to launch trade complaints to the Canadian International Trade Tribunal; ensure public benefits for workers (e.g. EI, CPP, etc.)
  • Ensure that government procurement rules focus on Canadian materials – e.g. wood; steel.
  • Ensure pension security for federally-regulated workers.
  • Ensure justice and human rights for workers and citizens impacted by Canadian extractive companies operating abroad.
  • Enact Pharmacare and ensure that it is publicly funded and publicly administered for all Canadians.
  • Curtail privatization of public services, such as health care.
  • Change bankruptcy laws to protect workers’ pensions and benefits.

Registration 951927-292-53. Look it up in the official Registry

Reported meetings

Spreadsheet

  • Reported by Marty Warren · In-house (organization)

    • Mélanie Joly · Minister of Industry, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
    Discuss countermeasures to the U.S. tariffs on Canadian goods

    Official report

  • Reported by Marty Warren · In-house (organization)

    • Zaib Shaikh · Consul General, Los Angeles, Global Affairs Canada (GAC)
    • Tom Clark · Consul General, New York, Global Affairs Canada (GAC)
    • Rana Sakar · Consul General, San Francisco, Global Affairs Canada (GAC)
    Engaging in conversation with public officer concerning impacts of tariffs and bettering communication between cross-border businesses.

    Official report

  • Reported by Marty Warren · In-house (organization)

    • Anita Anand · Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry
    Discuss countermeasures to the U.S. tariffs on Canadian goods

    Official report

  • Reported by Marty Warren · In-house (organization)

    • Anita Anand · Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
    Discuss countermeasures to the U.S. tariffs on Canadian goods

    Official report

  • Reported by Marty Warren · In-house (organization)

    Ensure that government procurement rules focus on Canadian materials – e.g. wood; steel. Read more

    Discuss countermeasures to the U.S. tariffs on Canadian goods

    Official report

  • Reported by Marty Warren · In-house (organization)

    • Patrick Halley · ADM for International Trade and Finance, Finance Canada (FIN)
    Ensure that government procurement rules focus on Canadian materials – e.g. wood; steel. Read more

    Discuss countermeasures to the U.S. tariffs on Canadian goods

    Official report

  • Reported by Marty Warren · In-house (organization)

    Discuss countermeasures to the U.S. tariffs on Canadian goods Read more

    Ensure that government procurement rules focus on Canadian materials – e.g. wood; steel.

    Official report

  • Reported by Marty Warren · In-house (organization)

    • Chris Forbes · Deputy Minister, Finance Canada (FIN)
    Discuss countermeasures to the U.S. tariffs on Canadian goods Read more

    Ensure that government procurement rules focus on Canadian materials – e.g. wood; steel.

    Official report

  • Reported by Marty Warren · In-house (organization)

    Discuss countermeasures to the U.S. tariffs on Canadian goods Read more

    Ensure that government procurement rules focus on Canadian materials – e.g. wood; steel.

    Official report

  • Reported by Marty Warren · In-house (organization)

    • Hassan Yussuff · Senator, Senate of Canada
    • Jody Thomas · National Security Advisor, National Defence (DND)
    • Kirsten Hillman · Ambassador to the United States, Global Affairs Canada (GAC)
    • Chris Forbes · Deputy Minister, Finance Canada (FIN)
    Discuss countermeasures to the U.S. tariffs on Canadian goods

    Official report

  • Reported by Marty Warren · In-house (organization)

    • Chris Forbes · Deputy Minister, Finance Canada (FIN)
    • Kirsten Hillman · Ambassador to the United States, Global Affairs Canada (GAC)
    • Jody Thomas · National Security Advisor, National Defence (DND)
    • Hassan Yussuff · Senator, Senate of Canada
    Discuss countermeasures to the U.S. tariffs on Canadian goods

    Official report

  • Reported by Marty Warren · In-house (organization)

    • Hassan Yussuff · Senator, Senate of Canada
    • Jody Thomas · National Security Advisor, National Defence (DND)
    • Kirsten Hillman · Ambassador to the United States, Global Affairs Canada (GAC)
    • Chris Forbes · Deputy Minister, Finance Canada (FIN)
    Discuss countermeasures to the U.S. tariffs on Canadian goods

    Official report

  • Reported by Marty Warren · In-house (organization)

    • Douglas Wong · Senior Policy Advisor, Finance Canada (FIN)

    BudgetConsumer IssuesEconomic DevelopmentEnergyEnvironmentFederal-Provincial RelationsForeign AffairsGovernment ProcurementIndustryInfrastructureInternational DevelopmentInternational RelationsInternational TradeLabourRegional DevelopmentResearch and DevelopmentTransportation

    Official report

  • Reported by Marty Warren · In-house (organization)

    BudgetClimateConsumer IssuesEconomic DevelopmentEmployment and TrainingEnergyEnvironmentForestryGovernment ProcurementHealthHousingIndustryInfrastructureInternal TradeInternational DevelopmentInternational TradeJustice and Law EnforcementLabourMunicipalitiesPensionsRegional DevelopmentResearch and DevelopmentScience and Technology

    Official report

  • Reported by Marty Warren · In-house (organization)

    BudgetClimateConsumer IssuesEconomic DevelopmentEmployment and TrainingEnergyEnvironmentGovernment ProcurementHealthHousingIndustryInfrastructureInternal TradeInternational DevelopmentInternational TradeJustice and Law EnforcementLabourMunicipalitiesPensionsRegional DevelopmentResearch and DevelopmentScience and Technology

    Official report

  • Reported by Marty Warren · In-house (organization)

    • Jagmeet Singh · Member of Parliament, House of Commons
    • Matthew Green · Member of Parliament, House of Commons

    BudgetClimateConsumer IssuesEconomic DevelopmentEmployment and TrainingEnergyEnvironmentGovernment ProcurementHealthHousingIndustryInfrastructureInternal TradeInternational DevelopmentInternational TradeJustice and Law EnforcementLabourMunicipalitiesPensionsRegional DevelopmentResearch and DevelopmentScience and Technology

    Official report

  • Reported by Marty Warren · In-house (organization)

    • Steven Guilbeault · Minister of Environment and Climate Change, Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)

    BudgetClimateConsumer IssuesEconomic DevelopmentEmployment and TrainingEnergyEnvironmentFederal-Provincial RelationsGovernment ProcurementHealthHousingIndustryInfrastructureInternal TradeInternational DevelopmentInternational RelationsInternational TradeJustice and Law EnforcementLabourMunicipalitiesNatural ResourcesRegional DevelopmentResearch and DevelopmentScience and Technology

    Official report

  • Reported by Marty Warren · In-house (organization)

    BudgetClimateConsumer IssuesEconomic DevelopmentEmployment and TrainingEnergyEnvironmentFederal-Provincial RelationsGovernment ProcurementHealthHousingIndustryInfrastructureInternal TradeInternational DevelopmentInternational RelationsInternational TradeJustice and Law EnforcementLabourMunicipalitiesNatural ResourcesPensionsRegional DevelopmentResearch and DevelopmentScience and Technology

    Official report

  • Reported by Marty Warren · In-house (organization)

    • Kyle Seeback · MP for Dufferin—Caledon and Official Opposition Critic for International Trade

    BudgetClimateConsumer IssuesEconomic DevelopmentEmployment and TrainingEnergyEnvironmentFederal-Provincial RelationsGovernment ProcurementHealthHousingIndustryInfrastructureInternal TradeInternational DevelopmentInternational RelationsInternational TradeJustice and Law EnforcementLabourMunicipalitiesNatural ResourcesRegional DevelopmentResearch and DevelopmentScience and Technology

    Official report

  • Reported by Marty Warren · In-house (organization)

    • Ben Chin · Senior Advisor to the Prime Minister, Prime Minister's Office (PMO)

    BudgetClimateConsumer IssuesEconomic DevelopmentEmployment and TrainingEnergyEnvironmentFederal-Provincial RelationsGovernment ProcurementHealthHousingIndustryInfrastructureInternal TradeInternational DevelopmentInternational RelationsInternational TradeJustice and Law EnforcementLabourMunicipalitiesNatural ResourcesRegional DevelopmentResearch and DevelopmentScience and Technology

    Official report

  • Reported by Marty Warren · In-house (organization)

    • Patrick Halley · ADM for International Trade and Finance, Finance Canada (FIN)
    • Michèle Govier · Director General for International Trade Policy, Finance Canada (FIN)

    BudgetClimateConsumer IssuesEconomic DevelopmentEmployment and TrainingEnergyEnvironmentFederal-Provincial RelationsGovernment ProcurementHealthHousingIndustryInfrastructureInternal TradeInternational DevelopmentInternational RelationsInternational TradeJustice and Law EnforcementLabourMunicipalitiesNatural ResourcesRegional DevelopmentResearch and DevelopmentScience and Technology

    Official report

  • Reported by Marty Warren · In-house (organization)

    • Alexis Conrad · Assistant Secretary to the Cabinet, Privy Council Office (PCO)

    BudgetClimateConsumer IssuesEconomic DevelopmentEmployment and TrainingEnergyEnvironmentFederal-Provincial RelationsGovernment ProcurementHealthHousingIndustryInfrastructureInternal TradeInternational DevelopmentInternational RelationsInternational TradeJustice and Law EnforcementLabourMunicipalitiesNatural ResourcesRegional DevelopmentResearch and DevelopmentScience and Technology

    Official report

  • Reported by Marty Warren · In-house (organization)

    • Charles Vincent · Senior ADM Industry Sector, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
    • Sheryl Groeneweg · Director General, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)

    BudgetClimateConsumer IssuesEconomic DevelopmentEmployment and TrainingEnergyEnvironmentFederal-Provincial RelationsGovernment ProcurementHealthHousingIndustryInfrastructureInternal TradeInternational DevelopmentInternational RelationsInternational TradeJustice and Law EnforcementLabourMunicipalitiesNatural ResourcesPensionsRegional DevelopmentResearch and DevelopmentScience and Technology

    Official report

  • Reported by Marty Warren · In-house (organization)

    • Jean-François Tremblay · Deputy Minister, Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)
    • John Moffet · Assistant Deputy Minister, Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)

    BudgetClimateConsumer IssuesEconomic DevelopmentEducationEmployment and TrainingEnergyEnvironmentFederal-Provincial RelationsGovernment ProcurementHealthHousingIndustryInfrastructureInternal TradeInternational DevelopmentInternational TradeJustice and Law EnforcementLabourMunicipalitiesNatural ResourcesRegional DevelopmentResearch and DevelopmentScience and Technology

    Official report

  • Reported by Marty Warren · In-house (organization)

    • Ted Gallivan · Executive Vice-President, Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA)

    BudgetClimateConsumer IssuesEconomic DevelopmentEducationEmployment and TrainingEnergyEnvironmentFederal-Provincial RelationsGovernment ProcurementHealthHousingIndustryInfrastructureInternal TradeInternational DevelopmentInternational TradeJustice and Law EnforcementLabourMunicipalitiesNatural ResourcesRegional DevelopmentResearch 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.