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Lobbying by Advanced Biofuels 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

Advanced Biofuels Canada

Meetings this Parliament
49
With MPs
1
Since Nov 2021
128
Active registrations
1

Most recent reported meeting: Jun 30, 2026.

Registrations in effect

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

Filed by Fred Ghatala, President

Lobbyists

  • Doug Hooper · Director, Global Affairs
  • Fred Ghatala · President
  • Ian Thomson · Past President

Institutions they may lobby: Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC), Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA), Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC), CUSMA Secretariat, Canada Infrastructure Bank, Canadian Energy Regulator (CER), Canadian Grain Commission (CGC), Canadian Transportation Agency (CTA), Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC), Export Development Canada (EDC), Finance Canada (FIN), Global Affairs Canada (GAC), Health Canada (HC), House of Commons, Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada (HICC), Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED), Natural Resources Canada (NRCan), Prime Minister's Office (PMO), Privy Council Office (PCO), Senate of Canada, Statistics Canada (StatCan), Transport Canada (TC), Treasury Board Of Canada Secretariat (TBS)

What they're lobbying on (5)
  • Economic, energy security, and climate action fiscal tax policies and programs with respect to the design and implementation of public investment programs to support capital investments, jobs, and competitive operation of non-fossil, low carbon, sustainable fuels production and use in Canada.
  • International trade, with respect to agreements and policies to enable the import and export and reporting of non-fossil clean fuels, and fuel quality standards related to such fuels.
  • Government procurement, with respect to general policies to procure and use non-fossil clean fuels across government fleets.
  • Fuel tax, with respect to design and application of fuel excise taxes on transportation fuels.
  • Canadian Environmental Protection Act, with respect to guidance and implementation of the new Clean Fuel Regulations.

Registration 960219-359426-17. Look it up in the official Registry

Reported meetings

Spreadsheet

Filed by Fred Ghatala (49), Ian Thomson (47), Doug Hooper (32).

  • Reported by Fred Ghatala · In-house (organization)

    • Lorri Thompson · Manager, CFR Regulatory Systems and Quality Assurance, Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)
    • Lisa Ryan · Acting Executive Director, Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)
    • Darryl Stannard · Sr Economic Advisor, Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)
    • Elizabeth Walsh · Manager, Policy Analysis, Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)
    Canadian Environmental Protection Act, with respect to guidance and implementation of the new Clean Fuel Regulations. Read more

    Economic, energy security, and climate action fiscal tax policies and programs with respect to the design and implementation of public investment programs to support capital investments, jobs, and competitive operation of non-fossil, low carbon, sustainable fuels production and use in Canada.

    International trade, with respect to agreements and policies to enable the import and export and reporting of non-fossil clean fuels, and fuel quality standards related to such fuels.

    Official report

  • Reported by Fred Ghatala · In-house (organization)

    • Lorri Thompson · Manager, CFR Regulatory Systems and Quality Assurance, Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)
    Canadian Environmental Protection Act, with respect to guidance and implementation of the new Clean Fuel Regulations.

    Official report

  • Reported by Fred Ghatala · In-house (organization)

    • Michael Bonser · Associate Assistant Deputy Minister, Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)
    Canadian Environmental Protection Act, with respect to guidance and implementation of the new Clean Fuel Regulations. Read more

    Economic, energy security, and climate action fiscal tax policies and programs with respect to the design and implementation of public investment programs to support capital investments, jobs, and competitive operation of non-fossil, low carbon, sustainable fuels production and use in Canada.

    International trade, with respect to agreements and policies to enable the import and export and reporting of non-fossil clean fuels, and fuel quality standards related to such fuels.

    Official report

  • Reported by Fred Ghatala · In-house (organization)

    • Jeremy Keats · Senior Policy Advisor, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
    International trade, with respect to agreements and policies to enable the import and export and reporting of non-fossil clean fuels, and fuel quality standards related to such fuels. Read more

    Canadian Environmental Protection Act, with respect to guidance and implementation of the new Clean Fuel Regulations.

    Economic, energy security, and climate action fiscal tax policies and programs with respect to the design and implementation of public investment programs to support capital investments, jobs, and competitive operation of non-fossil, low carbon, sustainable fuels production and use in Canada.

    Official report

  • Reported by Fred Ghatala · In-house (organization)

    • Lisa Ryan · Acting Executive Director, Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)
    • Lorri Thompson · Manager, CFR Regulatory Systems and Quality Assurance, Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)
    • Karine Lavertu · Manager, Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)
    International trade, with respect to agreements and policies to enable the import and export and reporting of non-fossil clean fuels, and fuel quality standards related to such fuels. Read more

    Canadian Environmental Protection Act, with respect to guidance and implementation of the new Clean Fuel Regulations.

    Economic, energy security, and climate action fiscal tax policies and programs with respect to the design and implementation of public investment programs to support capital investments, jobs, and competitive operation of non-fossil, low carbon, sustainable fuels production and use in Canada.

    Official report

  • Reported by Fred Ghatala · In-house (organization)

    • Martin Kolacz · Senior Policy and Major Projects Advisor, Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
    International trade, with respect to agreements and policies to enable the import and export and reporting of non-fossil clean fuels, and fuel quality standards related to such fuels. Read more

    Canadian Environmental Protection Act, with respect to guidance and implementation of the new Clean Fuel Regulations.

    Economic, energy security, and climate action fiscal tax policies and programs with respect to the design and implementation of public investment programs to support capital investments, jobs, and competitive operation of non-fossil, low carbon, sustainable fuels production and use in Canada.

    Official report

  • Reported by Fred Ghatala · In-house (organization)

    • Anisha Lagah · Senior Policy Officer, Privy Council Office (PCO)
    • Jesse Shuster-Leibner · Senior Policy Advisor, Privy Council Office (PCO)
    Canadian Environmental Protection Act, with respect to guidance and implementation of the new Clean Fuel Regulations. Read more

    Economic, energy security, and climate action fiscal tax policies and programs with respect to the design and implementation of public investment programs to support capital investments, jobs, and competitive operation of non-fossil, low carbon, sustainable fuels production and use in Canada.

    International trade, with respect to agreements and policies to enable the import and export and reporting of non-fossil clean fuels, and fuel quality standards related to such fuels.

    Official report

  • Reported by Fred Ghatala · In-house (organization)

    • Michael Rau · Director General, Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
    International trade, with respect to agreements and policies to enable the import and export and reporting of non-fossil clean fuels, and fuel quality standards related to such fuels. Read more

    Canadian Environmental Protection Act, with respect to guidance and implementation of the new Clean Fuel Regulations.

    Economic, energy security, and climate action fiscal tax policies and programs with respect to the design and implementation of public investment programs to support capital investments, jobs, and competitive operation of non-fossil, low carbon, sustainable fuels production and use in Canada.

    Official report

  • Reported by Fred Ghatala · In-house (organization)

    • Jessica Norup · Ombudsperson, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
    • Tom Rosser · Assistant Deputy Minister, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
    Canadian Environmental Protection Act, with respect to guidance and implementation of the new Clean Fuel Regulations. Read more

    Economic, energy security, and climate action fiscal tax policies and programs with respect to the design and implementation of public investment programs to support capital investments, jobs, and competitive operation of non-fossil, low carbon, sustainable fuels production and use in Canada.

    International trade, with respect to agreements and policies to enable the import and export and reporting of non-fossil clean fuels, and fuel quality standards related to such fuels.

    Official report

  • Reported by Fred Ghatala · In-house (organization)

    Canadian Environmental Protection Act, with respect to guidance and implementation of the new Clean Fuel Regulations. Read more

    International trade, with respect to agreements and policies to enable the import and export and reporting of non-fossil clean fuels, and fuel quality standards related to such fuels.

    Official report

  • Reported by Fred Ghatala · In-house (organization)

    • Tom Rosser · Assistant Deputy Minister, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
    • Shannon Nix · Assistant Deputy Minister, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
    Canadian Environmental Protection Act, with respect to guidance and implementation of the new Clean Fuel Regulations.

    Official report

  • Reported by Fred Ghatala · In-house (organization)

    • Brenna Walsh · Senior Policy Advisor, Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)
    • Jared Foreman · Senior Advisor, Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)
    Canadian Environmental Protection Act, with respect to guidance and implementation of the new Clean Fuel Regulations. Read more

    Economic, energy security, and climate action fiscal tax policies and programs with respect to the design and implementation of public investment programs to support capital investments, jobs, and competitive operation of non-fossil, low carbon, sustainable fuels production and use in Canada.

    Official report

  • Reported by Fred Ghatala · In-house (organization)

    • Jesse Shuster-Leibner · Senior Policy Advisor, Privy Council Office (PCO)
    • Anisha Lagah · Senior Policy Analyst, Privy Council Office (PCO)
    • Sunny Uppal · Director of Operations Climate Secretariat, Privy Council Office (PCO)
    • Jason Greenland · Senior Policy Analyst, Privy Council Office (PCO)
    Canadian Environmental Protection Act, with respect to guidance and implementation of the new Clean Fuel Regulations. Read more

    Economic, energy security, and climate action fiscal tax policies and programs with respect to the design and implementation of public investment programs to support capital investments, jobs, and competitive operation of non-fossil, low carbon, sustainable fuels production and use in Canada.

    International trade, with respect to agreements and policies to enable the import and export and reporting of non-fossil clean fuels, and fuel quality standards related to such fuels.

    Official report

  • Reported by Fred Ghatala · In-house (organization)

    • Isabelle Turcotte · Acting Director, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
    Canadian Environmental Protection Act, with respect to guidance and implementation of the new Clean Fuel Regulations. Read more

    Economic, energy security, and climate action fiscal tax policies and programs with respect to the design and implementation of public investment programs to support capital investments, jobs, and competitive operation of non-fossil, low carbon, sustainable fuels production and use in Canada.

    International trade, with respect to agreements and policies to enable the import and export and reporting of non-fossil clean fuels, and fuel quality standards related to such fuels.

    Official report

  • Reported by Fred Ghatala · In-house (organization)

    • Brenna Walsh · Senior Policy Advisor, Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)
    • Sarah Gingles · Atlantic Regional Advisor, Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)
    Canadian Environmental Protection Act, with respect to guidance and implementation of the new Clean Fuel Regulations.

    Official report

  • Reported by Fred Ghatala · In-house (organization)

    • Michael Rau · Director General, Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
    Economic, energy security, and climate action fiscal tax policies and programs with respect to the design and implementation of public investment programs to support capital investments, jobs, and competitive operation of non-fossil, low carbon, sustainable fuels production and use in Canada. Read more

    Canadian Environmental Protection Act, with respect to guidance and implementation of the new Clean Fuel Regulations.

    Official report

  • Reported by Fred Ghatala · In-house (organization)

    • Jay Allen · Minister (Economic), Global Affairs Canada (GAC)
    Canadian Environmental Protection Act, with respect to guidance and implementation of the new Clean Fuel Regulations. Read more

    Economic, energy security, and climate action fiscal tax policies and programs with respect to the design and implementation of public investment programs to support capital investments, jobs, and competitive operation of non-fossil, low carbon, sustainable fuels production and use in Canada.

    International trade, with respect to agreements and policies to enable the import and export and reporting of non-fossil clean fuels, and fuel quality standards related to such fuels.

    Official report

  • Reported by Fred Ghatala · In-house (organization)

    • Michael Rau · Director General, Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
    International trade, with respect to agreements and policies to enable the import and export and reporting of non-fossil clean fuels, and fuel quality standards related to such fuels. Read more

    Economic, energy security, and climate action fiscal tax policies and programs with respect to the design and implementation of public investment programs to support capital investments, jobs, and competitive operation of non-fossil, low carbon, sustainable fuels production and use in Canada.

    Canadian Environmental Protection Act, with respect to guidance and implementation of the new Clean Fuel Regulations.

    Official report

  • Reported by Fred Ghatala · In-house (organization)

    • Jesse Shuster-Leibner · Senior Policy Advisor, Privy Council Office (PCO)
    Canadian Environmental Protection Act, with respect to guidance and implementation of the new Clean Fuel Regulations. Read more

    Economic, energy security, and climate action fiscal tax policies and programs with respect to the design and implementation of public investment programs to support capital investments, jobs, and competitive operation of non-fossil, low carbon, sustainable fuels production and use in Canada.

    Official report

  • Reported by Fred Ghatala · In-house (organization)

    • Michael Bonser · Associate Assistant Deputy Minister, Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)
    International trade, with respect to agreements and policies to enable the import and export and reporting of non-fossil clean fuels, and fuel quality standards related to such fuels. Read more

    Canadian Environmental Protection Act, with respect to guidance and implementation of the new Clean Fuel Regulations.

    Economic, energy security, and climate action fiscal tax policies and programs with respect to the design and implementation of public investment programs to support capital investments, jobs, and competitive operation of non-fossil, low carbon, sustainable fuels production and use in Canada.

    Official report

  • Reported by Fred Ghatala · In-house (organization)

    • Shawn Grover · Senior Policy Advisor, Prime Minister's Office (PMO)
    International trade, with respect to agreements and policies to enable the import and export and reporting of non-fossil clean fuels, and fuel quality standards related to such fuels. Read more

    Canadian Environmental Protection Act, with respect to guidance and implementation of the new Clean Fuel Regulations.

    Economic, energy security, and climate action fiscal tax policies and programs with respect to the design and implementation of public investment programs to support capital investments, jobs, and competitive operation of non-fossil, low carbon, sustainable fuels production and use in Canada.

    Official report

  • Reported by Fred Ghatala · In-house (organization)

    • Jesse Shuster-Leibner · Senior Policy Advisor, Privy Council Office (PCO)
    Canadian Environmental Protection Act, with respect to guidance and implementation of the new Clean Fuel Regulations. Read more

    Economic, energy security, and climate action fiscal tax policies and programs with respect to the design and implementation of public investment programs to support capital investments, jobs, and competitive operation of non-fossil, low carbon, sustainable fuels production and use in Canada.

    International trade, with respect to agreements and policies to enable the import and export and reporting of non-fossil clean fuels, and fuel quality standards related to such fuels.

    Official report

  • Reported by Fred Ghatala · In-house (organization)

    • Shannon Nix · Assistant Deputy Minister, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
    Canadian Environmental Protection Act, with respect to guidance and implementation of the new Clean Fuel Regulations. Read more

    Economic, energy security, and climate action fiscal tax policies and programs with respect to the design and implementation of public investment programs to support capital investments, jobs, and competitive operation of non-fossil, low carbon, sustainable fuels production and use in Canada.

    International trade, with respect to agreements and policies to enable the import and export and reporting of non-fossil clean fuels, and fuel quality standards related to such fuels.

    Official report

  • Reported by Fred Ghatala · In-house (organization)

    • Judy Meltzer · Associate Assistant Deputy Minister, Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)
    Canadian Environmental Protection Act, with respect to guidance and implementation of the new Clean Fuel Regulations. Read more

    International trade, with respect to agreements and policies to enable the import and export and reporting of non-fossil clean fuels, and fuel quality standards related to such fuels.

    Official report

  • Reported by Fred Ghatala · In-house (organization)

    • Aaron Wudrick · Director of Policy, House of Commons
    • Holly Duggan · Director of Outreach and Stakeholder Relations, House of Commons
    • Andrew Evans · Policy Advisor, House of Commons
    • Ayla Dumais · Stakeholder Relations Advisor, House of Commons
    Canadian Environmental Protection Act, with respect to guidance and implementation of the new Clean Fuel Regulations. Read more

    Government procurement, with respect to general policies to procure and use non-fossil clean fuels across government fleets.

    International trade, with respect to agreements and policies to enable the import and export and reporting of non-fossil clean fuels, and fuel quality standards related to such fuels.

    Economic, energy security, and climate action fiscal tax policies and programs with respect to the design and implementation of public investment programs to support capital investments, jobs, and competitive operation of non-fossil, low carbon, sustainable fuels production and use in Canada.

    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.