Lobbying by Allen Vanguard Corporation: its registrations, its lobbyists, the bills it has named and every meeting it has reported with federal office holders since November 2021.
Consultant David Pratt of David Pratt & Associates
Consultant lobbyists
David PrattFormer public office holder
Formerly Minister of National Defence, Office of the Minister, Department of National Defence (2003–2004)
Formerly Member of Parliament, Parliament of Canada, House of Commons (1997–2004)
Institutions they may lobby: Global Affairs Canada (GAC), House of Commons, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED), National Defence (DND), Prime Minister's Office (PMO), Privy Council Office (PCO), Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC), Senate of Canada, Treasury Board Of Canada Secretariat (TBS)
What they're lobbying on (4)Hide details
Industry, International Trade, Economic Development: Allen Vanguard has concerns with the length of time it takes to obtain approvals for export permits under the Controlled Goods Act. They wish to see a more expedited process that would support industrry, sustain international trade and contribute to economic development.
Economic Development, International Trade, Industry, Research and Development, Science and Technology - Allen Vanguard wishes to identify funding that might support their research and development efforts, create more jobs, support their export promotion efforts, and contribute to the expansion of scientific and technological knowledge and the Defence Industrial Base.
Defence - Allan Vanguard is interested in procurement opportunities with the Department of National Defence and other security agencies within the Government of Canada. This may involve the company competing on its own or as subcontractor to a prime.
Defence, Security, International Relations, Industry: Allen Vanguard has an interest in defence, foreign and international trade policy.
Robert Brookfield · Director General, Global Affairs Canada (GAC)
Industry, International Trade, Economic Development: Allen Vanguard has concerns with the length of time it takes to obtain approvals for export permits under the Controlled Goods Act. They wish to see a more expedited process that would support industrry, sustain international trade and contribute to economic development.Read more
Defence - Allan Vanguard is interested in procurement opportunities with the Department of National Defence and other security agencies within the Government of Canada. This may involve the company competing on its own or as subcontractor to a prime.
Robert Brookfield · Director General, Global Affairs Canada (GAC)
Industry, International Trade, Economic Development: Allen Vanguard has concerns with the length of time it takes to obtain approvals for export permits under the Controlled Goods Act. They wish to see a more expedited process that would support industrry, sustain international trade and contribute to economic development.Read more
Industry, International Trade, Economic Development: Allen Vanguard has concerns with the length of time it takes to obtain approvals for export permits under the Controlled Goods Act. They wish to see a more expedited process that would support industrry, sustain international trade and contribute to economic development.Read more
Economic Development, International Trade, Industry, Research and Development, Science and Technology - Allen Vanguard wishes to identify funding that might support their research and development efforts, create more jobs, support their export promotion efforts, and contribute to the expansion of scientific and technological knowledge and the Defence Industrial Base.
Defence, Security, International Relations, Industry: Allen Vanguard has an interest in defence, foreign and international trade policy.
Defence - Allan Vanguard is interested in procurement opportunities with the Department of National Defence and other security agencies within the Government of Canada. This may involve the company competing on its own or as subcontractor to a prime.
Economic Development, International Trade, Industry, Research and Development, Science and Technology - Allen Vanguard wishes to identify funding that might support their research and development efforts, create more jobs, support their export promotion efforts, and contribute to the expansion of scientific and technological knowledge and the Defence Industrial Base.Read more
Industry, International Trade, Economic Development: Allen Vanguard has concerns with the length of time it takes to obtain approvals for export permits under the Controlled Goods Act. They wish to see a more expedited process that would support industrry, sustain international trade and contribute to economic development.
Defence, Security, International Relations, Industry: Allen Vanguard has an interest in defence, foreign and international trade policy.
Defence - Allan Vanguard is interested in procurement opportunities with the Department of National Defence and other security agencies within the Government of Canada. This may involve the company competing on its own or as subcontractor to a prime.
Taras Zalusky · Chief of Staff to the Minister, Global Affairs Canada (GAC)
Industry, International Trade, Economic Development: Allen Vanguard has concerns with the length of time it takes to obtain approvals for export permits under the Controlled Goods Act. They wish to see a more expedited process that would support industrry, sustain international trade and contribute to economic development.Read more
Defence, Security, International Relations, Industry: Allen Vanguard has an interest in defence, foreign and international trade policy.
Industry, International Trade, Economic Development: Allen Vanguard has concerns with the length of time it takes to obtain approvals for export permits under the Controlled Goods Act. They wish to see a more expedited process that would support industrry, sustain international trade and contribute to economic development.Read more
Defence, Security, International Relations, Industry: Allen Vanguard has an interest in defence, foreign and international trade policy.
Economic Development, International Trade, Industry, Research and Development, Science and Technology - Allen Vanguard wishes to identify funding that might support their research and development efforts, create more jobs, support their export promotion efforts, and contribute to the expansion of scientific and technological knowledge and the Defence Industrial Base.Read more
Defence, Security, International Relations, Industry: Allen Vanguard has an interest in defence, foreign and international trade policy.
Defence, Security, International Relations, Industry: Allen Vanguard has an interest in defence, foreign and international trade policy.Read more
Economic Development, International Trade, Industry, Research and Development, Science and Technology - Allen Vanguard wishes to identify funding that might support their research and development efforts, create more jobs, support their export promotion efforts, and contribute to the expansion of scientific and technological knowledge and the Defence Industrial Base.
Economic Development, International Trade, Industry, Research and Development, Science and Technology - Allen Vanguard wishes to identify funding that might support their research and development efforts, create more jobs, support their export promotion efforts, and contribute to the expansion of scientific and technological knowledge and the Defence Industrial Base.Read more
Defence, Security, International Relations, Industry: Allen Vanguard has an interest in defence, foreign and international trade policy.
Defence - Allan Vanguard is interested in procurement opportunities with the Department of National Defence and other security agencies within the Government of Canada. This may involve the company competing on its own or as subcontractor to a prime.
Robert Brookfield · Director General, Global Affairs Canada (GAC)
Defence - Allan Vanguard is interested in procurement opportunities with the Department of National Defence and other security agencies within the Government of Canada. This may involve the company competing on its own or as subcontractor to a prime.Read more
Economic Development, International Trade, Industry, Research and Development, Science and Technology - Allen Vanguard wishes to identify funding that might support their research and development efforts, create more jobs, support their export promotion efforts, and contribute to the expansion of scientific and technological knowledge and the Defence Industrial Base.
Industry, International Trade, Economic Development: Allen Vanguard has concerns with the length of time it takes to obtain approvals for export permits under the Controlled Goods Act. They wish to see a more expedited process that would support industrry, sustain international trade and contribute to economic development.
Defence, Security, International Relations, Industry: Allen Vanguard has an interest in defence, foreign and international trade policy.
Robert Brookfield · Director General, Global Affairs Canada (GAC)
Industry, International Trade, Economic Development: Allen Vanguard has concerns with the length of time it takes to obtain approvals for export permits under the Controlled Goods Act. They wish to see a more expedited process that would support industrry, sustain international trade and contribute to economic development.Read more
Demetrios Xenos · Director General, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
Industry, International Trade, Economic Development: Allen Vanguard has concerns with the length of time it takes to obtain approvals for export permits under the Controlled Goods Act. They wish to see a more expedited process that would support industrry, sustain international trade and contribute to economic development.Read more
Defence, Security, International Relations, Industry: Allen Vanguard has an interest in defence, foreign and international trade policy.
Economic Development, International Trade, Industry, Research and Development, Science and Technology - Allen Vanguard wishes to identify funding that might support their research and development efforts, create more jobs, support their export promotion efforts, and contribute to the expansion of scientific and technological knowledge and the Defence Industrial Base.
Defence - Allan Vanguard is interested in procurement opportunities with the Department of National Defence and other security agencies within the Government of Canada. This may involve the company competing on its own or as subcontractor to a prime.
Demetrios Xenos · Director General, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
Economic Development, International Trade, Industry, Research and Development, Science and Technology - Allen Vanguard wishes to identify funding that might support their research and development efforts, create more jobs, support their export promotion efforts, and contribute to the expansion of scientific and technological knowledge and the Defence Industrial Base.Read more
Robert Brookfield · Director General, Global Affairs Canada (GAC)
Industry, International Trade, Economic Development: Allen Vanguard has concerns with the length of time it takes to obtain approvals for export permits under the Controlled Goods Act. They wish to see a more expedited process that would support industrry, sustain international trade and contribute to economic development.Read more
Simon Page · Assistant Deputy Minister, Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC)
Economic Development, International Trade, Industry, Research and Development, Science and Technology - Allen Vanguard wishes to identify funding that might support their research and development efforts, create more jobs, support their export promotion efforts, and contribute to the expansion of scientific and technological knowledge and the Defence Industrial Base.Read more
Industry, International Trade, Economic Development: Allen Vanguard has concerns with the length of time it takes to obtain approvals for export permits under the Controlled Goods Act. They wish to see a more expedited process that would support industrry, sustain international trade and contribute to economic development.
Defence, Security, International Relations, Industry: Allen Vanguard has an interest in defence, foreign and international trade policy.
Defence - Allan Vanguard is interested in procurement opportunities with the Department of National Defence and other security agencies within the Government of Canada. This may involve the company competing on its own or as subcontractor to a prime.
Christopher Boehm · Ambassador, Global Affairs Canada (GAC)
Defence, Security, International Relations, Industry: Allen Vanguard has an interest in defence, foreign and international trade policy.Read more
Economic Development, International Trade, Industry, Research and Development, Science and Technology - Allen Vanguard wishes to identify funding that might support their research and development efforts, create more jobs, support their export promotion efforts, and contribute to the expansion of scientific and technological knowledge and the Defence Industrial Base.
Robert Brookfield · Director General, Global Affairs Canada (GAC)
Industry, International Trade, Economic Development: Allen Vanguard has concerns with the length of time it takes to obtain approvals for export permits under the Controlled Goods Act. They wish to see a more expedited process that would support industrry, sustain international trade and contribute to economic development.Read more
Defence, Security, International Relations, Industry: Allen Vanguard has an interest in defence, foreign and international trade policy.
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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