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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.

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Corporation

Organigram Global

Meetings this Parliament
57
With MPs
19
Since Nov 2021
64
Active registrations
1

Most recent reported meeting: Sep 17, 2026.

Registrations in effect

In-house (corporation) In effect since Oct 15, 2026 Receives government funding

Filed by James Yamanaka, Chief Executive Officer

Lobbyists

  • 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)
  • 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

Spreadsheet

Filed by Beena Goldenberg (39), James Yamanaka (22), Peter Amirault (3).

  • Reported by Beena Goldenberg · In-house (corporation)

    • Tom Rosser · Assistant Deputy Minister, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
    • Justine Akman · Director General, 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.

    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.

    Official report

  • Reported by Beena Goldenberg · In-house (corporation)

    • Rachel Bendayan · Member of Parliament & Parliamentary Secretary to the Prime Minister
    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 changes to Canada's cannabis excise tax framework to support industry competitiveness, reduce the illicit market, and enhance public policy objectives of legalization.

    Official report

  • Reported by Beena Goldenberg · In-house (corporation)

    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 changes to Canada's cannabis excise tax framework to support industry competitiveness, reduce the illicit market, and enhance public policy objectives of legalization.

    Official report

  • Reported by Beena Goldenberg · In-house (corporation)

    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 changes to Canada's cannabis excise tax framework to support industry competitiveness, reduce the illicit market, and enhance public policy objectives of legalization.

    Official report

  • Reported by Beena Goldenberg · In-house (corporation)

    • Francis Bilodeau · Associate Deputy Minister, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
    • Kendal Hembroff · Associate Assistant Deputy Minister, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
    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.

    Representations to government, Parliamentarians, and public servants regarding cannabis legalization, regulation, policy development, and program initiatives in Canada.

    Official report

  • Reported by Beena Goldenberg · In-house (corporation)

    • Maninder Sidhu · Minister of International Trade, Global Affairs Canada (GAC)
    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

    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

    Official report

  • Reported by Beena Goldenberg · In-house (corporation)

    • Guy Gallant · Chief of Staff, 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

    Official report

  • Reported by Beena Goldenberg · In-house (corporation)

    • Mary Robinson · Senator, Senate of Canada
    • Todd Lewis · Senator, Senate of Canada
    • Terri McGarry · Parliamentary Affairs Advisor, Senate of Canada
    • Mehek Noorani · Director of Parliamentary Affairs, Senate of Canada
    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.

    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.

    Official report

  • Reported by Beena Goldenberg · In-house (corporation)

    • Francis Bilodeau · Associate Deputy Minister, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
    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.

    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.

    Official report

  • Reported by Beena Goldenberg · In-house (corporation)

    • Adam Chambers · Member of Parliament
    • Roman Chelyuk · Legislative Assistant, House of Commons
    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 enhanced consumer education and improved packaging and labeling regulations to support informed purchasing, promote safety, and strengthen the legal cannabis market.

    Representations to government, Parliamentarians, and public servants regarding cannabis legalization, regulation, policy development, and program initiatives in Canada.

    Official report

  • Reported by Beena Goldenberg · 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)
    • Victoria Perak · Policy & Operations Advisor, Finance Canada (FIN)
    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 changes to Canada's cannabis excise tax framework to support industry competitiveness, reduce the illicit market, and enhance public policy objectives of legalization.

    Official report

  • Reported by Beena Goldenberg · In-house (corporation)

    • Eric Costen · Deputy Secretary to the Cabinet (Operations), Privy Council Office (PCO)
    • Julie Davis · Senior Policy Officer, 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

    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

    Official report

  • Reported by Beena Goldenberg · In-house (corporation)

    • Yasir Naqvi · M.P. & Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of International Trade
    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

    Official report

  • Reported by Beena Goldenberg · In-house (corporation)

    • Galen Richardson · Senior Advisor, Stakeholder Relations, Privy Council Office (PCO)
    • Élysée Atangana · Policy Advisor, Privy Council Office (PCO)
    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.

    Representations to government, Parliamentarians, and public servants regarding cannabis legalization, regulation, policy development, and program initiatives in Canada.

    Official report

  • Reported by Beena Goldenberg · In-house (corporation)

    • Lisa Xie · Policy Advisor, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
    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

    Official report

  • Reported by Beena Goldenberg · In-house (corporation)

    • Mackenzy Metcalfe · Policy Advisor, Finance Canada (FIN)
    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 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 enhanced consumer education and improved packaging and labeling regulations to support informed purchasing, promote safety, and strengthen the legal cannabis market.

    Official report

  • Reported by Beena Goldenberg · In-house (corporation)

    • Sarah Manney · Director of Policy, 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

    Official report

  • Reported by Beena Goldenberg · In-house (corporation)

    • Holly Duggan · Director of Outreach and Stakeholder Relations, House of Commons
    • Ayla Dumais · Stakeholder Relations Advisor, 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 changes to Canada's cannabis excise tax framework to support industry competitiveness, reduce the illicit market, and enhance public policy objectives of legalization.

    Official report

  • Reported by Beena Goldenberg · In-house (corporation)

    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.

    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 enhanced consumer education and improved packaging and labeling regulations to support informed purchasing, promote safety, and strengthen the legal cannabis market.

    Official report

  • Reported by Beena Goldenberg · In-house (corporation)

    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.

    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 changes to Canada's cannabis excise tax framework to support industry competitiveness, reduce the illicit market, and enhance public policy objectives of legalization.

    Official report

  • Reported by Beena Goldenberg · In-house (corporation)

    • Jake Sawatzky · Member of Parliament
    • Arhum Rana · Special Assistant, House of Commons
    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 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.

    Official report

  • Reported by Beena Goldenberg · In-house (corporation)

    • Harry Burton · Atlantic Advisor, Prime Minister's Office (PMO)
    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.

    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.

    Official report

  • Reported by Beena Goldenberg · In-house (corporation)

    • Miled Hill · 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 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.

    Official report

  • Reported by Beena Goldenberg · In-house (corporation)

    • Rémi Gagnon · Policy Advisor, 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.

    Official report

  • Reported by Beena Goldenberg · In-house (corporation)

    • James Christie · Director of Policy, Transport Canada (TC)
    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.

    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.