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Lobbying by Canadian Institute of Steel Construction: 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

Canadian Institute of Steel Construction

Meetings this Parliament
56
With MPs
16
Since Nov 2021
84
Active registrations
1

Most recent reported meeting: Sep 14, 2026.

Registrations in effect

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

Filed by Rita Rahmati, Director of Communications and Public Affairs

Lobbyists

  • Rita Rahmati · Director, Communications and Public Affairs Former designated public office holder

    Formerly Intern, Communications, Communications, Prime Minister's Office (2018–2018)

Institutions they may lobby: Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA), Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA), Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions, Canada Infrastructure Bank, Canadian International Trade Tribunal (CITT), Defence Construction Canada (DCC), Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC), Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC), Export Development Canada (EDC), Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario, Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev), Finance Canada (FIN), Global Affairs Canada (GAC), House of Commons, Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada (HICC), Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED), Intergovernmental Affairs Secretariat (IGA), Justice Canada (JC), National Defence (DND), National Research Council (NRC), Natural Resources Canada (NRCan), Pacific Economic Development Canada (PacifiCan), Prairies Economic Development Canada (PrairiesCan), Prime Minister's Office (PMO), Privy Council Office (PCO), Public Safety Canada (PS), Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC), Senate of Canada, Transport Canada (TC), Veterans Affairs Canada (VAC)

What they're lobbying on (4)
  • Housing and modular construction -- opportunities, policies/programs or legislations to increase the use of steel in housing.
  • Sustainability; emissions reduction; transition to greener economy - material neutral procurement policies - considerations for circular economy, reuse and reduce
  • Free and Fair Trade through: - Federal government enforcement and support of the Canadian International Trade Tribunal (CITT) rulings for the benefit of Canadian companies and their employees - Increased penalties, boarder resources and enforcement to prevent trade circumvention - International and Canadian tariffs - CUSMA renegotiations
  • Fair & Equitable Access for Canadian Companies to Canadian Infrastructure Construction Projects: - Minimum Canadian Content - Procurement Bid Balancing - Climate/carbon procurement - Procurement Reciprocity

Registration 942192-357483-19. Look it up in the official Registry

Reported meetings

Spreadsheet

Filed by Christopher Loomis (68), Edward Whalen (12), Rita Rahmati (4).

  • Reported by Rita Rahmati · In-house (organization)

    Fair & Equitable Access for Canadian Companies to Canadian Infrastructure Construction Projects: - Minimum Canadian Content - Procurement Bid Balancing - Climate/carbon procurement - Procurement Reciprocity Read more

    Free and Fair Trade through: - Federal government enforcement and support of the Canadian International Trade Tribunal (CITT) rulings for the benefit of Canadian companies and their employees - Increased penalties, boarder resources and enforcement to prevent trade circumvention - International and Canadian tariffs - CUSMA renegotiations

    Official report

  • Reported by Rita Rahmati · In-house (organization)

    • Niloo Boroun · Director of International Policy, Finance Canada (FIN)
    • Mackenzy Metcalfe · Policy Advisor, Finance Canada (FIN)
    • Yasmin Atassi · Senior Policy Advisor, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
    Free and Fair Trade through: - Federal government enforcement and support of the Canadian International Trade Tribunal (CITT) rulings for the benefit of Canadian companies and their employees - Increased penalties, boarder resources and enforcement to prevent trade circumvention - International and Canadian tariffs - CUSMA renegotiations Read more

    Official report

  • Reported by Rita Rahmati · In-house (organization)

    • Miro Froehlich · Director of Policy, Privy Council Office (PCO)
    Free and Fair Trade through: - Federal government enforcement and support of the Canadian International Trade Tribunal (CITT) rulings for the benefit of Canadian companies and their employees - Increased penalties, boarder resources and enforcement to prevent trade circumvention - International and Canadian tariffs - CUSMA renegotiations Read more

    Official report

  • Reported by Rita Rahmati · In-house (organization)

    • Andrew McCracken · Executive Director, Trade Remedies Division, Global Affairs Canada (GAC)
    • Anh Nguyen · Deputy Director, Global Affairs Canada (GAC)
    Free and Fair Trade through: - Federal government enforcement and support of the Canadian International Trade Tribunal (CITT) rulings for the benefit of Canadian companies and their employees - Increased penalties, boarder resources and enforcement to prevent trade circumvention - International and Canadian tariffs - CUSMA renegotiations Read more

    Official report

  • Reported by Christopher Loomis · In-house (organization)

    • Chanel Sterie · Senior Advisor, Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC)
    • Danielle Racanelli · Ontario Regional Advisor, Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC)
    Fair & Equitable Access for Canadian Companies to Canadian Infrastructure Construction Projects: - Minimum Canadian Content - Procurement Bid Balancing - Climate/carbon procurement - Procurement Reciprocity Read more

    Official report

  • Reported by Christopher Loomis · In-house (organization)

    • Paul Moen · Chief of Staff, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
    • Yasmin Atassi · Senior Policy Advisor, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
    Housing and modular construction -- opportunities, policies/programs or legislations to increase the use of steel in housing. Read more

    Fair & Equitable Access for Canadian Companies to Canadian Infrastructure Construction Projects: - Minimum Canadian Content - Procurement Bid Balancing - Climate/carbon procurement - Procurement Reciprocity

    Free and Fair Trade through: - Federal government enforcement and support of the Canadian International Trade Tribunal (CITT) rulings for the benefit of Canadian companies and their employees - Increased penalties, boarder resources and enforcement to prevent trade circumvention - International and Canadian tariffs - CUSMA renegotiations

    Official report

  • Reported by Christopher Loomis · In-house (organization)

    • Daniel Kucirek · Senior Policy Advisor, Treasury Board Of Canada Secretariat (TBS)
    Fair & Equitable Access for Canadian Companies to Canadian Infrastructure Construction Projects: - Minimum Canadian Content - Procurement Bid Balancing - Climate/carbon procurement - Procurement Reciprocity Read more

    Official report

  • Reported by Christopher Loomis · In-house (organization)

    • Niloo Boroun · Director of International Policy, Finance Canada (FIN)
    • Mackenzy Metcalfe · Policy Advisor, Finance Canada (FIN)
    Free and Fair Trade through: - Federal government enforcement and support of the Canadian International Trade Tribunal (CITT) rulings for the benefit of Canadian companies and their employees - Increased penalties, boarder resources and enforcement to prevent trade circumvention - International and Canadian tariffs - CUSMA renegotiations Read more

    Official report

  • Reported by Christopher Loomis · In-house (organization)

    • James Christie · Director of Policy, Transport Canada (TC)
    Fair & Equitable Access for Canadian Companies to Canadian Infrastructure Construction Projects: - Minimum Canadian Content - Procurement Bid Balancing - Climate/carbon procurement - Procurement Reciprocity Read more

    Official report

  • Reported by Christopher Loomis · In-house (organization)

    • Scott Winter · Director General, International Trade Policy Division, Finance Canada (FIN)
    • Marie-Helene Cantin · Director, Finance Canada (FIN)
    • Andrew McCracken · Executive Director, Trade Remedies Division, Global Affairs Canada (GAC)
    • Jason Christie · Economist, Finance Canada (FIN)
    and 1 more
    • Brittany McNena · International Economist, Finance Canada (FIN)
    Free and Fair Trade through: - Federal government enforcement and support of the Canadian International Trade Tribunal (CITT) rulings for the benefit of Canadian companies and their employees - Increased penalties, boarder resources and enforcement to prevent trade circumvention - International and Canadian tariffs - CUSMA renegotiations Read more

    Official report

  • Reported by Christopher Loomis · In-house (organization)

    • Cedrick Devedeux Delorme · Deputy Regional Director, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
    Housing and modular construction -- opportunities, policies/programs or legislations to increase the use of steel in housing.

    Official report

  • Reported by Christopher Loomis · In-house (organization)

    • Cedrick Devedeux Delorme · Deputy Regional Director, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
    Housing and modular construction -- opportunities, policies/programs or legislations to increase the use of steel in housing.

    Official report

  • Reported by Christopher Loomis · In-house (organization)

    • Janice Charette · Chief Trade Negotiator to the United States, Privy Council Office (PCO)
    Free and Fair Trade through: - Federal government improvements to and enforcement of the Special Import Measures Act (SIMA) - Federal government enforcement and support of the Canadian International Trade Tribunal (CITT) rulings for the benefit of Canadian companies and their employees - Increased penalties, boarder resources and enforcement to prevent trade circumvention - International and Canadian tariffs Read more

    Official report

  • Reported by Christopher Loomis · In-house (organization)

    • John Zerucelli · Secretary of State (Labour), Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
    Free and Fair Trade through: - Federal government improvements to and enforcement of the Special Import Measures Act (SIMA) - Federal government enforcement and support of the Canadian International Trade Tribunal (CITT) rulings for the benefit of Canadian companies and their employees - Increased penalties, boarder resources and enforcement to prevent trade circumvention - International and Canadian tariffs Read more

    Fair & Equitable Access for Canadian Companies to Canadian Infrastructure Construction Projects: - Minimum Canadian Content - Procurement Bid Balancing - Climate/carbon procurement - Procurement Reciprocity

    Official report

  • Reported by Christopher Loomis · In-house (organization)

    • Niloo Boroun · Director of International Policy, Finance Canada (FIN)
    • Mackenzy Metcalfe · Policy Advisor, Finance Canada (FIN)
    Fair & Equitable Access for Canadian Companies to Canadian Infrastructure Construction Projects: - Minimum Canadian Content - Procurement Bid Balancing - Climate/carbon procurement - Procurement Reciprocity Read more

    Free and Fair Trade through: - Federal government improvements to and enforcement of the Special Import Measures Act (SIMA) - Federal government enforcement and support of the Canadian International Trade Tribunal (CITT) rulings for the benefit of Canadian companies and their employees - Increased penalties, boarder resources and enforcement to prevent trade circumvention - International and Canadian tariffs

    Official report

  • Reported by Christopher Loomis · In-house (organization)

    • Mélanie Joly · Minister of Industry and Minister responsible for Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
    • Yasmin Atassi · Senior Policy Advisor, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
    Free and Fair Trade through: - Federal government improvements to and enforcement of the Special Import Measures Act (SIMA) - Federal government enforcement and support of the Canadian International Trade Tribunal (CITT) rulings for the benefit of Canadian companies and their employees - Increased penalties, boarder resources and enforcement to prevent trade circumvention - International and Canadian tariffs Read more

    Fair & Equitable Access for Canadian Companies to Canadian Infrastructure Construction Projects: - Minimum Canadian Content - Procurement Bid Balancing - Climate/carbon procurement - Procurement Reciprocity

    Official report

  • Reported by Christopher Loomis · In-house (organization)

    • Mona Fortier · Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Foreign Affairs (Parliamentary Secretary)
    Free and Fair Trade through: - Federal government improvements to and enforcement of the Special Import Measures Act (SIMA) - Federal government enforcement and support of the Canadian International Trade Tribunal (CITT) rulings for the benefit of Canadian companies and their employees - Increased penalties, boarder resources and enforcement to prevent trade circumvention - International and Canadian tariffs Read more

    Fair & Equitable Access for Canadian Companies to Canadian Infrastructure Construction Projects: - Minimum Canadian Content - Procurement Bid Balancing - Climate/carbon procurement - Procurement Reciprocity

    Official report

  • Reported by Christopher Loomis · In-house (organization)

    • Danielle Racanelli · Ontario Regional Advisor, Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC)
    • Wilder Walker-Stewart · Director of Policy, Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC)
    Fair & Equitable Access for Canadian Companies to Canadian Infrastructure Construction Projects: - Minimum Canadian Content - Procurement Bid Balancing - Climate/carbon procurement - Procurement Reciprocity Read more

    Official report

  • Reported by Christopher Loomis · In-house (organization)

    • Tony Maas · Senior Advisor, Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)
    Fair & Equitable Access for Canadian Companies to Canadian Infrastructure Construction Projects: - Minimum Canadian Content - Procurement Bid Balancing - Climate/carbon procurement - Procurement Reciprocity Read more

    Carbon Procurement: - material neutral procurement policies - full life cycle "cradle to grave" approach - considerations for circular economy, reuse and reduce

    Official report

  • Reported by Christopher Loomis · In-house (organization)

    • Sebastian Clarke · Executive Director of Policy, Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
    • Miles Wu · Policy Advisor, Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
    Fair & Equitable Access for Canadian Companies to Canadian Infrastructure Construction Projects: - Minimum Canadian Content - Procurement Bid Balancing - Climate/carbon procurement - Procurement Reciprocity Read more

    Official report

  • Reported by Christopher Loomis · In-house (organization)

    • Wayne Long · Secretary of State (Canada Revenue Agency and Finance Canada), Finance Canada (FIN)
    • Sofiya Sapeha · Press Secretary, Finance Canada (FIN)
    Free and Fair Trade through: - Federal government improvements to and enforcement of the Special Import Measures Act (SIMA) - Federal government enforcement and support of the Canadian International Trade Tribunal (CITT) rulings for the benefit of Canadian companies and their employees - Increased penalties, boarder resources and enforcement to prevent trade circumvention - International and Canadian tariffs Read more

    Fair & Equitable Access for Canadian Companies to Canadian Infrastructure Construction Projects: - Minimum Canadian Content - Procurement Bid Balancing - Climate/carbon procurement - Procurement Reciprocity

    Official report

  • Reported by Christopher Loomis · In-house (organization)

    Free and Fair Trade through: - Federal government improvements to and enforcement of the Special Import Measures Act (SIMA) - Federal government enforcement and support of the Canadian International Trade Tribunal (CITT) rulings for the benefit of Canadian companies and their employees - Increased penalties, boarder resources and enforcement to prevent trade circumvention - International and Canadian tariffs Read more

    Fair & Equitable Access for Canadian Companies to Canadian Infrastructure Construction Projects: - Minimum Canadian Content - Procurement Bid Balancing - Climate/carbon procurement - Procurement Reciprocity

    Official report

  • Reported by Christopher Loomis · In-house (organization)

    • Shawn Grover · Senior Policy Advisor, Prime Minister's Office (PMO)
    Fair & Equitable Access for Canadian Companies to Canadian Infrastructure Construction Projects: - Minimum Canadian Content - Procurement Bid Balancing - Climate/carbon procurement - Procurement Reciprocity Read more

    Free and Fair Trade through: - Federal government improvements to and enforcement of the Special Import Measures Act (SIMA) - Federal government enforcement and support of the Canadian International Trade Tribunal (CITT) rulings for the benefit of Canadian companies and their employees - Increased penalties, boarder resources and enforcement to prevent trade circumvention - International and Canadian tariffs

    Official report

  • Reported by Christopher Loomis · In-house (organization)

    • Miro Froehlich · Director of Policy, Privy Council Office (PCO)
    Fair & Equitable Access for Canadian Companies to Canadian Infrastructure Construction Projects: - Minimum Canadian Content - Procurement Bid Balancing - Climate/carbon procurement - Procurement Reciprocity Read more

    Official report

  • Reported by Christopher Loomis · In-house (organization)

    • Miro Froehlich · Director of Policy, Privy Council Office (PCO)
    Fair & Equitable Access for Canadian Companies to Canadian Infrastructure Construction Projects: - Minimum Canadian Content - Procurement Bid Balancing - Climate/carbon procurement - Procurement Reciprocity Read more

    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.