Lobbying by Tourism Industry Association of Alberta (TIAA): its registrations, its lobbyists, the bills it has named and every meeting it has reported with federal office holders since November 2021.
ConsultantIn effect since Feb 23, 2026Receives government funding
Consultant Darren Reeder of 1863373 Alberta Ltd. o/a 2thePOINT Public Relations
Consultant lobbyists
Darren Reeder
Institutions they may lobby: Canadian Air Transport Security Authority (CATSA), Canadian Tourism Commission (CTC), Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC), Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC), House of Commons, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED), Parks Canada (PC), Prairies Economic Development Canada (PrairiesCan), Senate of Canada, Transport Canada (TC), Transportation Safety Board of Canada (TSB)
What they're lobbying on (11)Hide details
Affordable Housing Supports - as an industry, tourism is disproportionately disadvantaged to other sectors of the economy given a high housing price to income ration and therefore requires purpose-built policies and incentives to ensure the sector's future success.
Sustainable Tourism within Canada's National Park System - TIAA's interests relate to sustainable investment within national parks, support of Indigenous tourism development, policy and strategic alignment between the ministries of ISED and ECCC in support of the aims of national parks to protect and present these places to Canadians.
Canadian Wildfire Preparedness and Response Strategy - TIAA advocates for the establishment of a National WIldfire Task Force that aims to create a non-military forest prevention and firefighting force. TIAA also advocates for the design and funding of a program that provides predictable and scalable financial supports to individuals, businesses and communities impacted by the effects of wildfire
TIAA is interested in the working with the Government of Canada to advance its federal tourism goals, as articulated in the Canada 365: Welcoming the World. Every Day. The Federal Tourism Growth Strategy
TIAA is interested in ensuring that any proposed changes to labour and immigration policy support the unique needs of the tourism industry, by sector, by region and, by season.
TIAA is interested in any proposed changes to policy that positively/negatively impact the ability of small-to-medium-sized tourism enterprises to compete for tourists on a regional/international scale.
TIAA is interested in any changes to transportation policy or regulation that positively/negatively impact Canada's ability to compete on an international level for visitors.
TIAA desires to see the cost of air travel become more competitive relative to other global markets by reducing fees, levies and taxes on air travel.
TIAA desires to see Canada's tourism industry become a zero-rated export product by removing the GST on tourism products sold outside Canada to global tourists.
TIAA aims to see improvements to the visa application process, ensuring that the Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA) is available to low-risk countries.
Discussions regarding the state of Canada's (and Alberta's) visitor economy amidst growing inflationary, interest rate and supply chain pressure
TIAA is interested in ensuring that any proposed changes to labour and immigration policy support the unique needs of the tourism industry, by sector, by region and, by season.Read more
Sustainable Tourism within Canada's National Park System - TIAA's interests relate to sustainable investment within national parks, support of Indigenous tourism development, policy and strategic alignment between the ministries of ISED and ECCC in support of the aims of national parks to protect and present these places to Canadians.
TIAA is interested in the working with the Government of Canada to advance its federal tourism goals, as articulated in the Canada 365: Welcoming the World. Every Day. The Federal Tourism Growth Strategy
Discussions regarding the state of Canada's (and Alberta's) visitor economy amidst growing inflationary, interest rate and supply chain pressureRead more
Sustainable Tourism within Canada's National Park System - TIAA's interests relate to sustainable investment within national parks, support of Indigenous tourism development, policy and strategic alignment between the ministries of ISED and ECCC in support of the aims of national parks to protect and present these places to Canadians.
Canadian Wildfire Preparedness and Response Strategy - TIAA advocates for the establishment of a National WIldfire Task Force that aims to create a non-military forest prevention and firefighting force. TIAA also advocates for the design and funding of a program that provides predictable and scalable financial supports to individuals, businesses and communities impacted by the effects of wildfire
TIAA is interested in the working with the Government of Canada to advance its federal tourism goals, as articulated in the Canada 365: Welcoming the World. Every Day. The Federal Tourism Growth Strategy
TIAA desires to see the cost of air travel become more competitive relative to other global markets by reducing fees, levies and taxes on air travel.
Phillip Jennings · Deputy Minister, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
Sony Perron · Deputy Minister, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
Etienne-Rene Massie · Assistant Deputy Minister, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
Sustainable Tourism within Canada's National Park System - TIAA's interests relate to sustainable investment within national parks, support of Indigenous tourism development, policy and strategic alignment between the ministries of ISED and ECCC in support of the aims of national parks to protect and present these places to Canadians.Read more
TIAA is interested in any proposed changes to policy that positively/negatively impact the ability of small-to-medium-sized tourism enterprises to compete for tourists on a regional/international scale.
Discussions regarding the state of Canada's (and Alberta's) visitor economy amidst growing inflationary, interest rate and supply chain pressure
TIAA is interested in the working with the Government of Canada to advance its federal tourism goals, as articulated in the Canada 365: Welcoming the World. Every Day. The Federal Tourism Growth Strategy
TIAA desires to see the cost of air travel become more competitive relative to other global markets by reducing fees, levies and taxes on air travel.
Canadian Wildfire Preparedness and Response Strategy - TIAA advocates for the establishment of a National WIldfire Task Force that aims to create a non-military forest prevention and firefighting force. TIAA also advocates for the design and funding of a program that provides predictable and scalable financial supports to individuals, businesses and communities impacted by the effects of wildfireRead more
Sustainable Tourism within Canada's National Park System - TIAA's interests relate to sustainable investment within national parks, support of Indigenous tourism development, policy and strategic alignment between the ministries of ISED and ECCC in support of the aims of national parks to protect and present these places to Canadians.
TIAA is interested in the working with the Government of Canada to advance its federal tourism goals, as articulated in the Canada 365: Welcoming the World. Every Day. The Federal Tourism Growth Strategy
Soha Samii · REGIONAL ADVISOR, WESTERN CANADA, MINISTER OF INDUSTRY AND MINISTER RESPONSIBLE FOR CANADA ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT FOR QUEBEC REGIONS, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
Discussions regarding the state of Canada's (and Alberta's) visitor economy amidst growing inflationary, interest rate and supply chain pressureRead more
TIAA is interested in the working with the Government of Canada to advance its federal tourism goals, as articulated in the Canada 365: Welcoming the World. Every Day. The Federal Tourism Growth Strategy
TIAA desires to see the cost of air travel become more competitive relative to other global markets by reducing fees, levies and taxes on air travel.Read more
Sustainable Tourism within Canada's National Park System - TIAA's interests relate to sustainable investment within national parks, support of Indigenous tourism development, policy and strategic alignment between the ministries of ISED and ECCC in support of the aims of national parks to protect and present these places to Canadians.
TIAA is interested in any proposed changes to policy that positively/negatively impact the ability of small-to-medium-sized tourism enterprises to compete for tourists on a regional/international scale.
TIAA is interested in ensuring that any proposed changes to labour and immigration policy support the unique needs of the tourism industry, by sector, by region and, by season.
TIAA is interested in the working with the Government of Canada to advance its federal tourism goals, as articulated in the Canada 365: Welcoming the World. Every Day. The Federal Tourism Growth Strategy
Sustainable Tourism within Canada's National Park System - TIAA's interests relate to sustainable investment within national parks, support of Indigenous tourism development, policy and strategic alignment between the ministries of ISED and ECCC in support of the aims of national parks to protect and present these places to Canadians.Read more
TIAA is interested in the working with the Government of Canada to advance its federal tourism goals, as articulated in the Canada 365: Welcoming the World. Every Day. The Federal Tourism Growth Strategy
Canadian Wildfire Preparedness and Response Strategy - TIAA advocates for the establishment of a National WIldfire Task Force that aims to create a non-military forest prevention and firefighting force. TIAA also advocates for the design and funding of a program that provides predictable and scalable financial supports to individuals, businesses and communities impacted by the effects of wildfire
TIAA is interested in any changes to transportation policy or regulation that positively/negatively impact Canada's ability to compete on an international level for visitors.
Eleanor Olszewski · Minister of Prairies Economic Development, Emergency Management and Community Resilience
Canadian Wildfire Preparedness and Response Strategy - TIAA advocates for the establishment of a National WIldfire Task Force that aims to create a non-military forest prevention and firefighting force. TIAA also advocates for the design and funding of a program that provides predictable and scalable financial supports to individuals, businesses and communities impacted by the effects of wildfireRead more
TIAA is interested in ensuring that any proposed changes to labour and immigration policy support the unique needs of the tourism industry, by sector, by region and, by season.
Discussions regarding the state of Canada's (and Alberta's) visitor economy amidst growing inflationary, interest rate and supply chain pressure
TIAA is interested in any proposed changes to policy that positively/negatively impact the ability of small-to-medium-sized tourism enterprises to compete for tourists on a regional/international scale.
TIAA is interested in the working with the Government of Canada to advance its federal tourism goals, as articulated in the Canada 365: Welcoming the World. Every Day. The Federal Tourism Growth Strategy
TIAA is interested in any proposed changes to policy that positively/negatively impact the ability of small-to-medium-sized tourism enterprises to compete for tourists on a regional/international scale.Read more
TIAA is interested in the working with the Government of Canada to advance its federal tourism goals, as articulated in the Canada 365: Welcoming the World. Every Day. The Federal Tourism Growth Strategy
Discussions regarding the state of Canada's (and Alberta's) visitor economy amidst growing inflationary, interest rate and supply chain pressure
TIAA is interested in ensuring that any proposed changes to labour and immigration policy support the unique needs of the tourism industry, by sector, by region and, by season.
TIAA desires to see the cost of air travel become more competitive relative to other global markets by reducing fees, levies and taxes on air travel.
TIAA is interested in any changes to transportation policy or regulation that positively/negatively impact Canada's ability to compete on an international level for visitors.
Sustainable Tourism within Canada's National Park System - TIAA's interests relate to sustainable investment within national parks, support of Indigenous tourism development, policy and strategic alignment between the ministries of ISED and ECCC in support of the aims of national parks to protect and present these places to Canadians.
Leslie Church · Parliamentary Secretary to Secretaries of State for Labour, for Seniors and for Children and Youth, and, to the Minister of Jobs and Families
TIAA is interested in ensuring that any proposed changes to labour and immigration policy support the unique needs of the tourism industry, by sector, by region and, by season.Read more
TIAA is interested in the working with the Government of Canada to advance its federal tourism goals, as articulated in the Canada 365: Welcoming the World. Every Day. The Federal Tourism Growth Strategy
Discussions regarding the state of Canada's (and Alberta's) visitor economy amidst growing inflationary, interest rate and supply chain pressureRead more
TIAA is interested in the working with the Government of Canada to advance its federal tourism goals, as articulated in the Canada 365: Welcoming the World. Every Day. The Federal Tourism Growth Strategy
Sustainable Tourism within Canada's National Park System - TIAA's interests relate to sustainable investment within national parks, support of Indigenous tourism development, policy and strategic alignment between the ministries of ISED and ECCC in support of the aims of national parks to protect and present these places to Canadians.
TIAA is interested in the working with the Government of Canada to advance its federal tourism goals, as articulated in the Canada 365: Welcoming the World. Every Day. The Federal Tourism Growth StrategyRead more
TIAA is interested in the working with the Government of Canada to advance its federal tourism goals, as articulated in the Canada 365: Welcoming the World. Every Day. The Federal Tourism Growth StrategyRead more
TIAA is interested in the working with the Government of Canada to advance its federal tourism goals, as articulated in the Canada 365: Welcoming the World. Every Day. The Federal Tourism Growth StrategyRead more
Randy Boissonnault · Minister, Employment, Workforce Development and Official Languages, Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
Soraya Martinez-Ferrada · Minister of Tourism and Minister Responsible for the Economic Development Agency of Canada for the Regions of Quebec, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
Gudie Hutchings · Minister of Rural Economic Development of Canada, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
Len Webber · Member of Parliament, House of Commons
Martin Shields · Member of Parliament, House of Commons
Ron Liepert · Member of Parliament, House of Commons
Karen Sorensen · Senator, Senate of Canada
Arun Thangaraj · Deputy Minister of Transportation, Transportation Safety Board of Canada (TSB)
Christine Loth-Brown · Vice President, Parks Canada (PC)
Andrew Campbell · Senior VP, Parks Canada (PC)
Etienne Rene-Massie · Assistant Deputy Minister, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
Anna Bodnar · Director of Policy, Prairies Economic Development Canada (PrairiesCan)
Discussions regarding the state of Canada's (and Alberta's) visitor economy amidst growing inflationary, interest rate and supply chain pressureRead more
TIAA is interested in ensuring that any proposed changes to labour and immigration policy support the unique needs of the tourism industry, by sector, by region and, by season.
TIAA aims to see improvements to the visa application process, ensuring that the Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA) is available to low-risk countries.
Sustainable Tourism within Canada's National Park System - TIAA's interests relate to sustainable investment within national parks, support of Indigenous tourism development, policy and strategic alignment between the ministries of ISED and ECCC in support of the aims of national parks to protect and present these places to Canadians.
TIAA desires to see the cost of air travel become more competitive relative to other global markets by reducing fees, levies and taxes on air travel.
TIAA is interested in the working with the Government of Canada to advance its federal tourism goals, as articulated in the Canada 365: Welcoming the World. Every Day. The Federal Tourism Growth Strategy
TIAA is interested in any changes to transportation policy or regulation that positively/negatively impact Canada's ability to compete on an international level for visitors.
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.
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