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Lobbying by International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers First District: 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

International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers First District

Meetings this Parliament
0
With MPs
0
Since Nov 2021
137
Active registrations
1

Most recent reported meeting: Feb 16, 2024.

Registrations in effect

In-house (organization) In effect since Aug 2, 2024

Filed by Russ Shewchuk, International Vice-President District 1

Lobbyists

  • Russ Shewchuk · International Vice-President District One

Institutions they may lobby: Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA), Atomic Energy of Canada Limited (AECL), Bank of Canada, Belledune Port Authority, Canada Industrial Relations Board (CIRB), Canada Infrastructure Bank, Canada Revenue Agency (CRA), Canadian Air Transport Security Authority (CATSA), Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety (CCOHS), Canadian Coast Guard (CCG), Canadian Energy Regulator (CER), Canadian Heritage (PCH), Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC), Canadian Transportation Agency (CTA), Defence Construction Canada (DCC), Elections Canada, Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC), Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC), Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario, Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev), Finance Canada (FIN), Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO), Global Affairs Canada (GAC), Health Canada (HC), House of Commons, Immigration and Refugee Board (IRB), Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), Indigenous Services Canada (ISC), Infrastructure Canada (INFC), Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED), Justice Canada (JC), National Capital Commission (NCC), National Defence (DND), National Research Council (NRC), Natural Resources Canada (NRCan), Office of the Commissioner of Lobbying (OCL), Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada (OPC), Office of the Procurement Ombudsman (OPO), Prairies Economic Development Canada (PrairiesCan), Prime Minister's Office (PMO), Privy Council Office (PCO), Public Safety Canada (PS), Public Service Labour Relations Board (PSLRB), Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC), Senate of Canada, Service Canada (ServCan), Statistics Canada (StatCan), Transport Canada (TC), Transportation Safety Board of Canada (TSB), Treasury Board Of Canada Secretariat (TBS), Veterans Affairs Canada (VAC)

What they're lobbying on (24)
  • The impact on employment opportunities for skilled trades workers in Canada and the effect on training opportunities.
  • Promotion of the Electrical Vehicle Infrastructure Training Program (EVITP) and advocating for proposals, programs and grants to include the requirement for EVITP qualified workers to install electrical vehicle charging stations.
  • Possible negotiations relating to the MERCOSUR Free Trade Agreement and the impact it could have on manufacturing, construction, infrastructure, labour mobility, climate change, natural resources, energy, public services, health care, utility/electricity sector and labour standards.
  • Possible negotiations for a Free Trade Agreement with the Pacific Alliance and the impact it could have on manufacturing, construction, infrastructure, labour mobility, climate change, natural resources, energy, public services, health care, utility/electricity sector and labour standards.
  • Pipeline projects - discussing the benefits to the economy and employment of these type of projects in Canada
  • Foreign Workers Program - particularly in regards to Foreign Credentials and Temporary Workers
  • Federal Budget - with respect to infrastructure funding and tax incentives for skilled labour
  • Economic Action Plan Knowledge Infrastructure Program - working to ensure our training centres are eligible / qualify for Knowledge Infrastructure program
  • Discussions on the Employment Insurance system and positive changes that can be made to better protect workers.
  • Discussions on Apprenticeship & Training, Employment and Skills Development, and the Red Seal Secretariat to continue to promote and use the Red Seal Program Assist with National Occupational Competencies analysis for various trades and occupations.
  • Discussions around government supports for workers and the members we represent as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.
  • Discussions around concerns with Federal Government procurement practices, introduction of modern Federal Fair Wages legislation, the use of unskilled labour and under-qualified contractors.
  • Discussion around the Public Service Superannuation Act (P.C. 2014-900 July 31, 2014) and the impact on the management of the Canadian Nuclear Laboratories (Chalk River) and impact and future of the pension plan for the employees of Chalk River
  • Climate Canada's approach to climate change, regulation of industrial pollution and monitoring of green house gas emissions like carbon. The impact on employment opportunities for skilled trades workers in Canada and the effect on training opportunities in primary and emerging industries.
  • Bill C-50 An Act respecting accountability, transparency and engagement to support the creation of sustainable jobs for workers and economic growth in a net-zero economy and the impacts on workers in various sectors.
  • Bill C-49 "An Act To Amend The Canada—Newfoundland and Labrador Atlantic Accord Implementation Act and The Canada-Nova Scotia Offshore Petroleum Resources Accord Implementation Act and To Make Consequential Amendments To Other Acts" with respect to labour requirements and the use of Canadian workers on the projects.
  • Amendments to the Red Seal Program with respect to the criteria of certification
  • Advocating on behalf of ARC Clean Energy Canada to receive funding from the Federal Government to assist them in building small modular reactors in Canada.
  • Advocating for the federal government to use Community Benefit Agreements on public infrastructure projects
  • Advocating for legislation that will ban employers in the Federally Regulated Private Sector from using replacement workers to perform struck work during a strike or lockout, also known as Anti-Scab legislation.
  • Advocating for increased funding to the apprenticeship incentive grant, the completion grant and the continuation of the UTIP funding.
  • Advocating for childcare programs that help our members in the various sectors they work in
  • Advocating for amendments to the Income Tax Act for registered pension plans and employee benefit plans
  • Advocacy for supports for workers displaced in the electrical generation and other energy sectors as Canada transitions towards Net Zero.

Registration 952469-305465-34. Look it up in the official Registry

Reported meetings

Spreadsheet

Filed by Russ Shewchuk (135), Thomas Reid (2).

  • Reported by Russ Shewchuk · In-house (organization)

    • Hannah WIlson · Senior Regional Desk, Prairies & North, Finance Canada (FIN)
    • Nicholas Kang · Director of Policy, Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
    • Alexander Craney · Policy advisor, Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)

    LabourTaxation and Finance

    Official report

  • Reported by Russ Shewchuk · In-house (organization)

    • Nadia Kadri · Director of Policy, Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
    • Farangies Shah · Minister Exempt Staff, Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)

    Employment and TrainingLabour

    Official report

  • Reported by Russ Shewchuk · In-house (organization)

    • Anita Anand · President of the Treasury Board of Canada, Treasury Board Of Canada Secretariat (TBS)

    Labour

    Official report

  • Reported by Russ Shewchuk · In-house (organization)

    • Farangies Shah · Minister Exempt Staff, Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
    • Nicholas Kang · Director of Policy, Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
    • Kevin Lemkay · Policy Advisor, Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
    • Dilys Fernandes · Policy advisor, Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)

    Employment and TrainingLabour

    Official report

  • Reported by Russ Shewchuk · In-house (organization)

    • Maia Konrad · Senior Policy Advisor, Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
    • Melanie Book · Senior Policy Advisor, Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
    • Aishwarya Babu · Policy Analyst, Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)

    Employment and TrainingLabourNatural Resources

    Official report

  • Reported by Russ Shewchuk · In-house (organization)

    • Kyle Harrietha · Director of Parliamentary Affairs / Deputy Chief of Staff, Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)

    Natural Resources

    Official report

  • Reported by Russ Shewchuk · In-house (organization)

    • Danica Vaillancourt · Director General, Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
    • Andrea Pierce · Policy Manager, Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
    • Cori Anderson · Director, Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)

    Employment and TrainingLabourNatural Resources

    Official report

  • Reported by Russ Shewchuk · In-house (organization)

    • Cara Scales · Executive Director, Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
    • Osvaldo Sandoval · Policy Analyst, Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
    • Jacob Krolczyk · Manager, Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)

    Employment and Training

    Official report

  • Reported by Russ Shewchuk · In-house (organization)

    • Chris Forbes · Deputy Minister, Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)
    • Susan Martin · Assistant Deputy Minister, Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)
    • Hilary Geller · Assistant Deputy Minister, Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)

    ClimateEnergyEnvironmentLabourNatural Resources

    Official report

  • Reported by Russ Shewchuk · In-house (organization)

    • Jagmeet Singh · Member of Parliament, House of Commons
    • Charlie Angus · Member of Parliament, House of Commons
    • Chris Mockler · Parliamentary Assistant, House of Commons

    ClimateEnergyLabourNatural Resources

    Official report

  • Reported by Russ Shewchuk · In-house (organization)

    Labour

    Official report

  • Reported by Russ Shewchuk · In-house (organization)

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

    ClimateEnergyLabourNatural Resources

    Official report

  • Reported by Russ Shewchuk · In-house (organization)

    • John Aldag · Member of Parliament, House of Commons

    ClimateEnergyLabourNatural Resources

    Official report

  • Reported by Russ Shewchuk · In-house (organization)

    ClimateEnergyLabourNatural Resources

    Official report

  • Reported by Russ Shewchuk · In-house (organization)

    • Jagmeet Singh · Member of Parliament, House of Commons
    • Bonita Zarrillo · Member of Parliament, House of Commons
    • James Chapman · Executive Assistant to the Leader, House of Commons

    Employment and TrainingLabour

    Official report

  • Reported by Russ Shewchuk · In-house (organization)

    • Anna van der Kamp · Director, Policy Analysis and Coordination, National Research Council (NRC)
    • Louise Tanguay · Senior Manager, Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)

    Natural Resources

    Official report

  • Reported by Russ Shewchuk · In-house (organization)

    • Kyle Harrietha · Director of Parliamentary Affairs / Deputy Chief of Staff, Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
    • Fiona Simons · Director of Policy, Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)

    Employment and TrainingLabourNatural Resources

    Official report

  • Reported by Russ Shewchuk · In-house (organization)

    • Farangies Shah · Minister Exempt Staff, Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)

    Employment and Training

    Official report

  • Reported by Russ Shewchuk · In-house (organization)

    Employment and TrainingEnergyLabour

    Official report

  • Reported by Russ Shewchuk · In-house (organization)

    • Julie Dabrusin · Parliamentary Secretary, Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
    • James Hutchingame · Parliamentary Secretary Assistant, Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
    • Kyle Harrietha · Director of Parliamentary Affairs / Deputy Chief of Staff, Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)

    Employment and TrainingEnergyNatural Resources

    Official report

  • Reported by Russ Shewchuk · In-house (organization)

    • Hassan Yussuff · Senator, Senate of Canada

    EnergyLabour

    Official report

  • Reported by Russ Shewchuk · In-house (organization)

    • Seamus O'Regan · Minister of Labour, Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
    • Paul Moen · Chief of Staff to the Minister of Labour, Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)

    BudgetEmployment and TrainingEnergyLabour

    Official report

  • Reported by Russ Shewchuk · In-house (organization)

    • Jagmeet Singh · Member of Parliament, House of Commons

    BudgetEmployment and TrainingEnergyLabour

    Official report

  • Reported by Russ Shewchuk · In-house (organization)

    • Daniel Blaikie · Member of Parliament, House of Commons
    • Ariel Dunsmore · Members Assistant, House of Commons

    BudgetEmployment and TrainingEnergyLabour

    Official report

  • Reported by Russ Shewchuk · In-house (organization)

    • Kelly Bryant · Chief of Staff, Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)

    Employment and TrainingLabour

    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.