Corporation
Organigram Global
- Meetings this Parliament
- 57
- With MPs
- 19
- Since Nov 2021
- 64
- Active registrations
- 1
Most recent reported meeting: Sep 17, 2026.
Lobbying by Organigram Global: its registrations, its lobbyists, the bills it has named and every meeting it has reported with federal office holders since November 2021.
← LobbyingRegistrations in effect
In-house (corporation) In effect since Oct 15, 2026 Receives government funding
Filed by James Yamanaka, Chief Executive Officer
Lobbyists
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Cameron Bishop · Director, Public Affairs
Former public office holder
Formerly Press Secretary, Office of the Minister of Public Health, Health Canada (2005–2006)
Formerly Legislative Assistant, Office of the Member of Parliament for Sudbury, House of Commons (2002–2005)
Formerly Parliamentary Assistant, Office of the Member of Parliament for Ottawa West-Nepean, House of Commons (2001–2002)
Formerly Parliamentary Assistant, Office of the Member of Parliament for Beaches—East York, House of Commons (1999–2001)
- James Yamanaka · Chief Executive Officer
Institutions they may lobby: Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC), Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA), Bank of Canada, Canada Revenue Agency (CRA), Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA), Competition Bureau Canada (COBU), Export Development Canada (EDC), Farm Credit Canada (FCC), Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev), Finance Canada (FIN), Global Affairs Canada (GAC), Health Canada (HC), House of Commons, Indigenous Services Canada (ISC), Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED), Intergovernmental Affairs Secretariat (IGA), Justice Canada (JC), Prime Minister's Office (PMO), Privy Council Office (PCO), Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC), Public Safety Canada (PS), Senate of Canada, Transport Canada (TC)
What they're lobbying on (8)Hide details
- Advocacy for measures to reduce the federal regulatory burden and streamline administrative processes for the legal cannabis sector to improve efficiency and support economic competitiveness.
- Advocating for a stronger role for federal economic development ministries (e.g., Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada or Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada) in shaping cannabis policy and programs. The goal is to ensure the sector is integrated into national agriculture and industrial strategies, enabling access to innovation funding, export development programs, and regional economic growth initiatives. This includes modernizing policies to support competitiveness, sustainability, and international trade opportunities for the cannabis industry.
- Advocacy related to fair competition in the legal cannabis sector, including efforts to support balanced market rules and to prevent undue concentration.
- Advocacy related to the need to develop a national cannabis export strategy
- Advocacy for enhanced consumer education and improved packaging and labeling regulations to support informed purchasing, promote safety, and strengthen the legal cannabis market.
- Advocacy for revising THC limits on cannabis edibles to align with consumer demand and global standards, reducing the appeal of unregulated products and strengthening the legal market.
- Advocacy for changes to Canada's cannabis excise tax framework to support industry competitiveness, reduce the illicit market, and enhance public policy objectives of legalization.
- Representations to government, Parliamentarians, and public servants regarding cannabis legalization, regulation, policy development, and program initiatives in Canada.
Registration 963254-360613-27. Look it up in the official Registry
Reported meetings
SpreadsheetFiled by Beena Goldenberg (39), James Yamanaka (22), Peter Amirault (3).
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Reported by James Yamanaka · In-house (corporation)
- Frédéric Bissonnette · Director General, Health Canada (HC)
- Michael Rosu-Myles · Member of Parliament, Health Canada (HC)
- Christopher Marshall · Director, Health Evaluation Bureau, Health Canada (HC)
- Tina Singal · Section Head, Stakeholder Engagement, Health Canada (HC)
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- Troy Lau · Deputy Director, Crops and Horticulture Division, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
- Nicole Howe · Executive Director, Crops and Horticulture Division, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
Representations to government, Parliamentarians, and public servants regarding cannabis legalization, regulation, policy development, and program initiatives in Canada. Read more
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Reported by James Yamanaka · In-house (corporation)
- Ben Carr · Member of Parliament & Chair, Standing Committee on Industry
Advocacy for measures to reduce the federal regulatory burden and streamline administrative processes for the legal cannabis sector to improve efficiency and support economic competitiveness. Read more
Advocacy for changes to Canada's cannabis excise tax framework to support industry competitiveness, reduce the illicit market, and enhance public policy objectives of legalization.
Advocacy related to the need to develop a national cannabis export strategy
Representations to government, Parliamentarians, and public servants regarding cannabis legalization, regulation, policy development, and program initiatives in Canada.
Advocating for a stronger role for federal economic development ministries (e.g., Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada or Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada) in shaping cannabis policy and programs. The goal is to ensure the sector is integrated into national agriculture and industrial strategies, enabling access to innovation funding, export development programs, and regional economic growth initiatives. This includes modernizing policies to support competitiveness, sustainability, and international trade opportunities for the cannabis industry.
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Reported by James Yamanaka · In-house (corporation)
- Wayne Long · M.P. & Secretary of State (Canada Revenue Agency & Financial Institutions), Finance Canada (FIN)
- Ruby Sahota · Member of Parliament, Secretary of State (Combatting Crime)
- Leslie Church · Member of Parliament
- Zoe Royer · Member of Parliament
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- Maggie Chi · Member of Parliament
- Heath MacDonald · Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
Advocating for a stronger role for federal economic development ministries (e.g., Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada or Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada) in shaping cannabis policy and programs. The goal is to ensure the sector is integrated into national agriculture and industrial strategies, enabling access to innovation funding, export development programs, and regional economic growth initiatives. This includes modernizing policies to support competitiveness, sustainability, and international trade opportunities for the cannabis industry. Read more
Advocacy for measures to reduce the federal regulatory burden and streamline administrative processes for the legal cannabis sector to improve efficiency and support economic competitiveness.
Representations to government, Parliamentarians, and public servants regarding cannabis legalization, regulation, policy development, and program initiatives in Canada.
Advocacy related to the need to develop a national cannabis export strategy
Advocacy for changes to Canada's cannabis excise tax framework to support industry competitiveness, reduce the illicit market, and enhance public policy objectives of legalization.
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Reported by James Yamanaka · In-house (corporation)
- Ben Carr · Member of Parliament & Chair, Standing Committee on Industry
Advocacy for measures to reduce the federal regulatory burden and streamline administrative processes for the legal cannabis sector to improve efficiency and support economic competitiveness. Read more
Representations to government, Parliamentarians, and public servants regarding cannabis legalization, regulation, policy development, and program initiatives in Canada.
Advocacy related to the need to develop a national cannabis export strategy
Advocacy for changes to Canada's cannabis excise tax framework to support industry competitiveness, reduce the illicit market, and enhance public policy objectives of legalization.
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Reported by James Yamanaka · In-house (corporation)
- Brandan Rowe · Chief of Staff, Privy Council Office (PCO)
Representations to government, Parliamentarians, and public servants regarding cannabis legalization, regulation, policy development, and program initiatives in Canada. Read more
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Reported by James Yamanaka · In-house (corporation)
- Jenna Robbins · Director General, Finance Canada (FIN)
- Daniel Ribi · Economist/Analyst, Finance Canada (FIN)
- Michael Berner · Director, Finance Canada (FIN)
Advocacy for measures to reduce the federal regulatory burden and streamline administrative processes for the legal cannabis sector to improve efficiency and support economic competitiveness. Read more
Representations to government, Parliamentarians, and public servants regarding cannabis legalization, regulation, policy development, and program initiatives in Canada.
Advocacy for changes to Canada's cannabis excise tax framework to support industry competitiveness, reduce the illicit market, and enhance public policy objectives of legalization.
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Reported by James Yamanaka · In-house (corporation)
- Matthew O'Connell · Deputy Director Financial Sector Policy, Finance Canada (FIN)
- Mackenzy Metcalfe · Policy Advisor, Finance Canada (FIN)
Advocacy for changes to Canada's cannabis excise tax framework to support industry competitiveness, reduce the illicit market, and enhance public policy objectives of legalization. Read more
Advocacy for measures to reduce the federal regulatory burden and streamline administrative processes for the legal cannabis sector to improve efficiency and support economic competitiveness.
Representations to government, Parliamentarians, and public servants regarding cannabis legalization, regulation, policy development, and program initiatives in Canada.
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Reported by James Yamanaka · In-house (corporation)
- Wayne Long · M.P. & Secretary of State (Canada Revenue Agency & Financial Institutions), Finance Canada (FIN)
- Joshua Mbandi · Director of Policy, Finance Canada (FIN)
Representations to government, Parliamentarians, and public servants regarding cannabis legalization, regulation, policy development, and program initiatives in Canada. Read more
Advocacy for changes to Canada's cannabis excise tax framework to support industry competitiveness, reduce the illicit market, and enhance public policy objectives of legalization.
Advocacy related to the need to develop a national cannabis export strategy
Advocating for a stronger role for federal economic development ministries (e.g., Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada or Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada) in shaping cannabis policy and programs. The goal is to ensure the sector is integrated into national agriculture and industrial strategies, enabling access to innovation funding, export development programs, and regional economic growth initiatives. This includes modernizing policies to support competitiveness, sustainability, and international trade opportunities for the cannabis industry.
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Reported by James Yamanaka · In-house (corporation)
- Yasir Naqvi · Member of Parliament & Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of International Trade
- Matthew Edginton · Legislative Assistant, House of Commons
Advocacy related to the need to develop a national cannabis export strategy Read more
Advocating for a stronger role for federal economic development ministries (e.g., Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada or Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada) in shaping cannabis policy and programs. The goal is to ensure the sector is integrated into national agriculture and industrial strategies, enabling access to innovation funding, export development programs, and regional economic growth initiatives. This includes modernizing policies to support competitiveness, sustainability, and international trade opportunities for the cannabis industry.
Advocacy for changes to Canada's cannabis excise tax framework to support industry competitiveness, reduce the illicit market, and enhance public policy objectives of legalization.
Advocacy for measures to reduce the federal regulatory burden and streamline administrative processes for the legal cannabis sector to improve efficiency and support economic competitiveness.
Representations to government, Parliamentarians, and public servants regarding cannabis legalization, regulation, policy development, and program initiatives in Canada.
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Reported by James Yamanaka · In-house (corporation)
- David Pellman · Director General, Health Canada (HC)
- Marjolène Alie · Senior Manager, Health Canada (HC)
- Heather Richard · Associate Director, Policy Operations and Data Services, Health Canada (HC)
Advocacy for measures to reduce the federal regulatory burden and streamline administrative processes for the legal cannabis sector to improve efficiency and support economic competitiveness. Read more
Representations to government, Parliamentarians, and public servants regarding cannabis legalization, regulation, policy development, and program initiatives in Canada.
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Reported by James Yamanaka · In-house (corporation)
- Matthew O'Connell · Deputy Director Financial Sector Policy, Finance Canada (FIN)
Representations to government, Parliamentarians, and public servants regarding cannabis legalization, regulation, policy development, and program initiatives in Canada. Read more
Advocacy for changes to Canada's cannabis excise tax framework to support industry competitiveness, reduce the illicit market, and enhance public policy objectives of legalization.
Advocacy for measures to reduce the federal regulatory burden and streamline administrative processes for the legal cannabis sector to improve efficiency and support economic competitiveness.
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Reported by James Yamanaka · In-house (corporation)
- Andrew Parkes · Policy Advisor, Global Affairs Canada (GAC)
Representations to government, Parliamentarians, and public servants regarding cannabis legalization, regulation, policy development, and program initiatives in Canada. Read more
Advocacy related to the need to develop a national cannabis export strategy
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Reported by James Yamanaka · In-house (corporation)
- Matthew Pal · Director (Aerospace, Creative Industries, ICT and Life Sciences sectors), Global Affairs Canada (GAC)
- Cyrus Mosun · Trade Commissioner, Global Affairs Canada (GAC)
- Natalie Zakhem · Trade Commissioner, Global Affairs Canada (GAC)
Representations to government, Parliamentarians, and public servants regarding cannabis legalization, regulation, policy development, and program initiatives in Canada. Read more
Advocacy related to the need to develop a national cannabis export strategy
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Reported by James Yamanaka · In-house (corporation)
- Victoria Perak · Policy Advisor, Finance Canada (FIN)
Advocacy for measures to reduce the federal regulatory burden and streamline administrative processes for the legal cannabis sector to improve efficiency and support economic competitiveness. Read more
Representations to government, Parliamentarians, and public servants regarding cannabis legalization, regulation, policy development, and program initiatives in Canada.
Advocacy for changes to Canada's cannabis excise tax framework to support industry competitiveness, reduce the illicit market, and enhance public policy objectives of legalization.
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Reported by James Yamanaka · In-house (corporation)
- Charles Vincent · Senior Assistant Deputy Minister, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
- Yves Le Moullec · Manager, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
Advocacy for measures to reduce the federal regulatory burden and streamline administrative processes for the legal cannabis sector to improve efficiency and support economic competitiveness. Read more
Advocating for a stronger role for federal economic development ministries (e.g., Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada or Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada) in shaping cannabis policy and programs. The goal is to ensure the sector is integrated into national agriculture and industrial strategies, enabling access to innovation funding, export development programs, and regional economic growth initiatives. This includes modernizing policies to support competitiveness, sustainability, and international trade opportunities for the cannabis industry.
Representations to government, Parliamentarians, and public servants regarding cannabis legalization, regulation, policy development, and program initiatives in Canada.
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Reported by James Yamanaka · In-house (corporation)
- Eric Costen · Deputy Secretary to the Cabinet (Operations), Privy Council Office (PCO)
Advocacy for measures to reduce the federal regulatory burden and streamline administrative processes for the legal cannabis sector to improve efficiency and support economic competitiveness. Read more
Advocacy for changes to Canada's cannabis excise tax framework to support industry competitiveness, reduce the illicit market, and enhance public policy objectives of legalization.
Advocating for a stronger role for federal economic development ministries (e.g., Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada or Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada) in shaping cannabis policy and programs. The goal is to ensure the sector is integrated into national agriculture and industrial strategies, enabling access to innovation funding, export development programs, and regional economic growth initiatives. This includes modernizing policies to support competitiveness, sustainability, and international trade opportunities for the cannabis industry.
Representations to government, Parliamentarians, and public servants regarding cannabis legalization, regulation, policy development, and program initiatives in Canada.
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Reported by James Yamanaka · In-house (corporation)
- Bryn Savage · Policy Advisor, Health Canada (HC)
Advocacy for changes to Canada's cannabis excise tax framework to support industry competitiveness, reduce the illicit market, and enhance public policy objectives of legalization. Read more
Advocacy for measures to reduce the federal regulatory burden and streamline administrative processes for the legal cannabis sector to improve efficiency and support economic competitiveness.
Representations to government, Parliamentarians, and public servants regarding cannabis legalization, regulation, policy development, and program initiatives in Canada.
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Reported by James Yamanaka · In-house (corporation)
- Galen Richardson · Director of Stakeholder Relations, Privy Council Office (PCO)
Advocacy for changes to Canada's cannabis excise tax framework to support industry competitiveness, reduce the illicit market, and enhance public policy objectives of legalization. Read more
Advocacy for measures to reduce the federal regulatory burden and streamline administrative processes for the legal cannabis sector to improve efficiency and support economic competitiveness.
Advocating for a stronger role for federal economic development ministries (e.g., Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada or Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada) in shaping cannabis policy and programs. The goal is to ensure the sector is integrated into national agriculture and industrial strategies, enabling access to innovation funding, export development programs, and regional economic growth initiatives. This includes modernizing policies to support competitiveness, sustainability, and international trade opportunities for the cannabis industry.
Representations to government, Parliamentarians, and public servants regarding cannabis legalization, regulation, policy development, and program initiatives in Canada.
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Reported by James Yamanaka · In-house (corporation)
- Neva Moffat · Legislative Assistant, House of Commons
Representations to government, Parliamentarians, and public servants regarding cannabis legalization, regulation, policy development, and program initiatives in Canada. Read more
Advocacy related to the need to develop a national cannabis export strategy
Advocacy for measures to reduce the federal regulatory burden and streamline administrative processes for the legal cannabis sector to improve efficiency and support economic competitiveness.
Advocacy for changes to Canada's cannabis excise tax framework to support industry competitiveness, reduce the illicit market, and enhance public policy objectives of legalization.
Advocating for a stronger role for federal economic development ministries (e.g., Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada or Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada) in shaping cannabis policy and programs. The goal is to ensure the sector is integrated into national agriculture and industrial strategies, enabling access to innovation funding, export development programs, and regional economic growth initiatives. This includes modernizing policies to support competitiveness, sustainability, and international trade opportunities for the cannabis industry.
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Reported by James Yamanaka · In-house (corporation)
- Eric Costen · Deputy Secretary to the Cabinet (Operations), Privy Council Office (PCO)
Representations to government, Parliamentarians, and public servants regarding cannabis legalization, regulation, policy development, and program initiatives in Canada. Read more
Advocating for a stronger role for federal economic development ministries (e.g., Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada or Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada) in shaping cannabis policy and programs. The goal is to ensure the sector is integrated into national agriculture and industrial strategies, enabling access to innovation funding, export development programs, and regional economic growth initiatives. This includes modernizing policies to support competitiveness, sustainability, and international trade opportunities for the cannabis industry.
Advocacy for changes to Canada's cannabis excise tax framework to support industry competitiveness, reduce the illicit market, and enhance public policy objectives of legalization.
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Reported by James Yamanaka · In-house (corporation)
- Wayne Long · M.P. & Secretary of State (Canada Revenue Agency & Financial Institutions), Finance Canada (FIN)
- Ginette Petitpas Taylor · Member of Parliament
- Don Darling · Senior Advisor, Finance Canada (FIN)
- Melanie Thibodeau · Assistant to Ginette Petitpas-Taylor, M.P., House of Commons
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- Maghnus Ryan · Director of Operations & Communications, Finance Canada (FIN)
- Aline LeBlanc · Trade Commissioner, Global Affairs Canada (GAC)
Advocacy related to the need to develop a national cannabis export strategy Read more
Advocacy for changes to Canada's cannabis excise tax framework to support industry competitiveness, reduce the illicit market, and enhance public policy objectives of legalization.
Advocacy for measures to reduce the federal regulatory burden and streamline administrative processes for the legal cannabis sector to improve efficiency and support economic competitiveness.
Representations to government, Parliamentarians, and public servants regarding cannabis legalization, regulation, policy development, and program initiatives in Canada.
Advocating for a stronger role for federal economic development ministries (e.g., Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada or Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada) in shaping cannabis policy and programs. The goal is to ensure the sector is integrated into national agriculture and industrial strategies, enabling access to innovation funding, export development programs, and regional economic growth initiatives. This includes modernizing policies to support competitiveness, sustainability, and international trade opportunities for the cannabis industry.
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Reported by James Yamanaka · In-house (corporation)
- Matthew Pal · Director, Global Affairs Canada (GAC)
- Ryan Schmelzle · Deputy Director, Global Affairs Canada (GAC)
- Cyrus Mosun · Trade Commissioner, Global Affairs Canada (GAC)
Representations to government, Parliamentarians, and public servants regarding cannabis legalization, regulation, policy development, and program initiatives in Canada. Read more
Advocacy related to the need to develop a national cannabis export strategy
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Reported by Peter Amirault · In-house (corporation)
- Cherie Young · Regional Director, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
Advocacy related to the need to develop a national cannabis export strategy Read more
Representations to government, Parliamentarians, and public servants regarding cannabis legalization, regulation, policy development, and program initiatives in Canada.
Advocating for a stronger role for federal economic development ministries (e.g., Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada or Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada) in shaping cannabis policy and programs. The goal is to ensure the sector is integrated into national agriculture and industrial strategies, enabling access to innovation funding, export development programs, and regional economic growth initiatives. This includes modernizing policies to support competitiveness, sustainability, and international trade opportunities for the cannabis industry.
Advocacy for changes to Canada's cannabis excise tax framework to support industry competitiveness, reduce the illicit market, and enhance public policy objectives of legalization.
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Reported by Peter Amirault · In-house (corporation)
- Yash Nanda · Senior Policy Advisor, Prime Minister's Office (PMO)
Representations to government, Parliamentarians, and public servants regarding cannabis legalization, regulation, policy development, and program initiatives in Canada. Read more
Advocacy for changes to Canada's cannabis excise tax framework to support industry competitiveness, reduce the illicit market, and enhance public policy objectives of legalization.
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Reported by Peter Amirault · In-house (corporation)
- Heath MacDonald · Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
- Serena Smith · Director of Policy, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
- Lawrence Hanson · Deputy Minister, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
Representations to government, Parliamentarians, and public servants regarding cannabis legalization, regulation, policy development, and program initiatives in Canada. Read more
Advocacy for changes to Canada's cannabis excise tax framework to support industry competitiveness, reduce the illicit market, and enhance public policy objectives of legalization.
Advocacy related to the need to develop a national cannabis export strategy
Advocating for a stronger role for federal economic development ministries (e.g., Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada or Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada) in shaping cannabis policy and programs. The goal is to ensure the sector is integrated into national agriculture and industrial strategies, enabling access to innovation funding, export development programs, and regional economic growth initiatives. This includes modernizing policies to support competitiveness, sustainability, and international trade opportunities for the cannabis industry.
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.