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Lobbying by Canada's Space Innovators (Space 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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Canada's Space Innovators (Space Canada)

Meetings this Parliament
53
With MPs
9
Since Nov 2021
176
Active registrations
1

Most recent reported meeting: Sep 28, 2026.

Registrations in effect

Consultant In effect since May 21, 2026

Consultant Brian Gallant

Consultant lobbyists

  • Brian Gallant

Institutions they may lobby: Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA), Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC), Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA), Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions, Canada Foundation for Innovation, Canadian Coast Guard (CCG), Canadian Heritage (PCH), Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency (CanNor), Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC), Canadian Space Agency (CSA), Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC), Export Development Canada (EDC), Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario, Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev), Finance Canada (FIN), Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO), Global Affairs Canada (GAC), Health Canada (HC), House of Commons, Immigration and Refugee Board (IRB), Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), Indigenous Services Canada (ISC), Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED), National Defence (DND), National Research Council (NRC), Natural Resources Canada (NRCan), Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC), Pacific Economic Development Canada (PacifiCan), Prime Minister's Office (PMO), Privy Council Office (PCO), Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC), Public Safety Canada (PS), Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC), Rural Economic Development (Minister’s Office), Senate of Canada, Statistics Canada (StatCan), Transport Canada (TC), Treasury Board Of Canada Secretariat (TBS)

What they're lobbying on (33)
  • Transportation, with respect to rocket launch regulations
  • Transportation, with respect to Canada's launch capacity
  • Telecommunications, with respect to satellite technology for connectivity; advanced communications technologies; digital economic strategies; spectrum policy and auctions
  • Security, with respect to the Government of Canada creating a National Space Council
  • Security, with respect to space technologies as part of Canada's Critical Infrastructure
  • Science and technology, with respect to space technology policies and programs
  • Research and development, with respect to space technology R&D policies and programs; Canadian involvement in international space programs
  • Regional development, with respect to utilization of satellite technology for connectivity; advanced communications technologies
  • Mining, with respect to space resource utilization policy
  • Labour, with respect to discussions with the Government of Canada on immigration as it relates to attracting and retaining a highly skilled workforce
  • International trade, with respect to remote Space Systems Sensing Act (RSSSA) regulations and procedures; satellite mission data policy
  • International trade, with respect to remote Space Systems Sensing Act (RSSSA) legislation, regulations and procedures; international trade agreements; modernization of space regulatory framework; international cooperation agreements; international cooperation agreements; international space norms and regulations
  • International trade, with respect to Canada's trade policy; Export and Import Permits Act; Export Control List; international trade agreements; export permit applications; Trade Commissioners Service (TCS) assistance; Export Development Canada (EDC) assistance; Canadian Commercial Corporation (CCC) assistance
  • International relations, with respect to the Government of Canada creating a National Space Council
  • International relations, with respect to Canadian involvement in international space programs
  • Intellectual property, with respect to protection and ownership of Intellectual Property (IP)
  • Infrastructure, with respect to space technologies as part of Canada's Critical Infrastructure
  • Industry, with respect to space regulatory framework modernization; international cooperation agreements; broadband regulations; spectrum policy and auctions
  • Industry, with respect to future space regulatory framework changes
  • Industry, with respect to Canadian space program policy and governance; space strategies; advocacy for a National Space Council; Industrial and Technological Benefits (ITB) program; commercial space policy and programs; future government space mission concepts; Canadian involvement in international space programs; international cooperation agreements
  • Immigration, with respect to discussions with the Government of Canada on immigration as it relates to attracting and retaining a highly skilled workforce
  • Government procurement, with respect to procurement policies; Industrial and Technological Benefits (ITB) program
  • Fisheries, with respect to space techologies to monitor Illegal, Unreported and Unregulated (IUU) fishing
  • Environment, with respect to space techologies to measure climate change and to monitor ecosystems.
  • Economic development, with respect to the Government of Canada creating a National Space Council
  • Economic development, with respect to space regulatory framework modernization; international cooperation agreements; broadband regulations; spectrum policy and auctions
  • Economic development, with respect to Canadian space program policy and governance; space strategies; advocacy for a National Space Council; Industrial and Technological Benefits (ITB) program; commercial space policy and programs; future government space mission concepts; Canadian involvement in international space programs; international cooperation agreements
  • Defence, with respect to the Government of Canada creating a National Space Council
  • Defence, with respect to current and future defence space programs and to encourage the Government of Canada to fulfill unique communications, scientific or military requirements through new satellite programs
  • Climate, with respect to space techologies to measure climate change.
  • Budget, with respect to the Government of Canada prioritizing space and creating a National Space Council
  • Budget, with respect to Canadian space program investment
  • Aboriginal affairs, with respect to increasing connectivity through satellite communications in northern, remote and rural communities.

Registration 951349-371267-4. Look it up in the official Registry

Reported meetings

Spreadsheet

  • Reported by Brian Gallant · Consultant

    • Cheryl Cardinal · Director of Indigenous Policy and Procurement, Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC)
    • Ophelia John · Senior Special Assistant, Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC)

    Aboriginal AffairsBudgetClimateDefenceEconomic DevelopmentEnvironmentGovernment ProcurementIndustryInternational RelationsInternational TradeNational Security/SecurityRegional DevelopmentResearch and DevelopmentScience and TechnologyTelecommunicationsTransportation

    Official report

  • Reported by Brian Gallant · Consultant

    • Pierre-Yves Bourque · Director (Operations), Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
    • Peter Opdam · Policy Advisor, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
    • Bianca Hossain · Sr Special Assistant, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)

    Economic DevelopmentIndustryRegional DevelopmentResearch and DevelopmentScience and TechnologyTelecommunications

    Official report

  • Reported by Brian Gallant · Consultant

    • Jason Wood · Director, Economic, International and Regulatory Affairs, Canadian Space Agency (CSA)
    • Lisa Campbell · President, Canadian Space Agency (CSA)
    • Mary Preville · Vice-President, Space Program Policy, Canadian Space Agency (CSA)
    • Katherine Bouchard · Commerce Officer, Industry Relations, Canadian Space Agency (CSA)
    and 1 more
    • Nathalie Verville · Chief of staff, Canadian Space Agency (CSA)

    Aboriginal AffairsBudgetClimateDefenceEconomic DevelopmentEnvironmentIndustryInfrastructureInternational RelationsInternational TradeNational Security/SecurityRegional DevelopmentResearch and DevelopmentScience and TechnologyTelecommunicationsTransportation

    Official report

  • Reported by Brian Gallant · Consultant

    • Simon Kennedy · Deputy Minister, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)

    BudgetClimateDefenceEconomic DevelopmentEnvironmentInternational RelationsInternational TradeNational Security/SecurityRegional DevelopmentResearch and DevelopmentScience and TechnologyTelecommunicationsTransportation

    Official report

  • Reported by Brian Gallant · Consultant

    • Mary Preville · Vice-President, Space Program Policy, Canadian Space Agency (CSA)
    • Maja Djukic · Director General, Policy, Canadian Space Agency (CSA)
    • Luc Brule · Vice-President, Science and Technology, Canadian Space Agency (CSA)
    • Anna Kapiniari · Executive Director, Communications and STEM, Canadian Space Agency (CSA)

    BudgetClimateDefenceEconomic DevelopmentEnvironmentGovernment ProcurementIndustryInternational TradeNational Security/SecurityRegional DevelopmentResearch and DevelopmentScience and TechnologyTelecommunicationsTransportation

    Official report

  • Reported by Brian Gallant · Consultant

    • Elisabeth D'Amours · Exempt Staff, Transport Canada (TC)

    DefenceEconomic DevelopmentInternational RelationsNational Security/SecurityRegional DevelopmentTelecommunicationsTransportation

    Official report

  • Reported by Brian Gallant · Consultant

    • Anna Kapiniari · Executive Director, Communications and STEM, Canadian Space Agency (CSA)

    BudgetEconomic DevelopmentIndustryRegional DevelopmentResearch and DevelopmentTelecommunications

    Official report

  • Reported by Brian Gallant · Consultant

    • Dominic Cormier · Chief of Staff, Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)

    ClimateEconomic DevelopmentEnvironmentRegional DevelopmentResearch and DevelopmentScience and TechnologyTelecommunications

    Official report

  • Reported by Brian Gallant · Consultant

    • Brian Clow · Deputy Chief of Staff, Prime Minister's Office (PMO)

    BudgetDefenceEconomic DevelopmentEnvironmentInternational RelationsNational Security/SecurityResearch and DevelopmentScience and TechnologyTelecommunicationsTransportation

    Official report

  • Reported by Brian Gallant · Consultant

    • Stephanie Tanton · Director General, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
    • Lindsay Bisson · Assistant Director, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)

    BudgetClimateDefenceEconomic DevelopmentEnvironmentIndustryInternational RelationsNational Security/SecurityRegional DevelopmentResearch and DevelopmentScience and TechnologyTelecommunicationsTransportation

    Official report

  • Reported by Brian Gallant · Consultant

    • Simon Kennedy · Deputy Minister, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)

    BudgetClimateDefenceEconomic DevelopmentIndustryInternational RelationsNational Security/SecurityResearch and DevelopmentScience and TechnologyTelecommunications

    Official report

  • Reported by Brian Gallant · Consultant

    • Mary Preville · Vice-President, Space Program Policy, Canadian Space Agency (CSA)
    • Maja Djukic · Vice-President, Space Program Policy, Canadian Space Agency (CSA)

    Economic DevelopmentResearch and DevelopmentTelecommunications

    Official report

  • Reported by Brian Gallant · Consultant

    • Nicholas Marum · Director Industry Relations, Analysis and Policy, National Defence (DND)

    BudgetDefenceEconomic DevelopmentGovernment ProcurementInternational RelationsInternational TradeNational Security/SecurityResearch and DevelopmentScience and TechnologyTelecommunicationsTransportation

    Official report

  • Reported by Brian Gallant · Consultant

    • John Gosal · International Business Development, Investment and Innovation (Chief Trade Commissioner), Global Affairs Canada (GAC)

    Economic DevelopmentInternational RelationsInternational TradeNational Security/SecurityTelecommunications

    Official report

  • Reported by Brian Gallant · Consultant

    • Simon Kennedy · Deputy Minister, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)

    Aboriginal AffairsBudgetClimateDefenceEconomic DevelopmentEnvironmentIndustryInternational RelationsInternational TradeNational Security/SecurityRegional DevelopmentResearch and DevelopmentScience and TechnologyTelecommunicationsTransportation

    Official report

  • Reported by Brian Gallant · Consultant

    • Dominic Cormier · Chief of Staff, Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)

    Aboriginal AffairsBudgetClimateDefenceEconomic DevelopmentEnvironmentInternational RelationsInternational TradeNational Security/SecurityResearch and DevelopmentScience and TechnologyTelecommunicationsTransportation

    Official report

  • Reported by Brian Gallant · Consultant

    • Matthew Sajkunovic · Director General, Microeconomic Policy Analysis, Finance Canada (FIN)
    • Aaron Hall · Microeconomic Policy Analysis, Finance Canada (FIN)
    • Glenn Purves · Assistant Deputy Minister, Finance Canada (FIN)
    • Sarah Roach · Senior Economist, Analyst, Finance Canada (FIN)
    and 1 more
    • Emma Burger · Junior Analyst/Economist, Finance Canada (FIN)

    Aboriginal AffairsBudgetClimateDefenceEconomic DevelopmentEnvironmentInternational RelationsInternational TradeNational Security/SecurityRegional DevelopmentResearch and DevelopmentScience and TechnologyTelecommunicationsTransportation

    Official report

  • Reported by Brian Gallant · Consultant

    • Shawn Tupper · Deputy Secretary to the Cabinet, Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
    • Kaili Levesque · Assistant Secretary to the Cabinet (Economic and Regional Development Policy), Privy Council Office (PCO)

    Aboriginal AffairsBudgetClimateDefenceEconomic DevelopmentEnvironmentNational Security/SecurityRegional DevelopmentTelecommunications

    Official report

  • Reported by Brian Gallant · Consultant

    • Michael Keenan · Deputy Minister, Transport Canada (TC)
    • Arun Thangaraj · Associate Deputy Minister, Transport Canada (TC)
    • Kevin Brosseau · Assistant Deputy Minister, Safety and Security, Transport Canada (TC)

    Aboriginal AffairsBudgetClimateDefenceEconomic DevelopmentIndustryInfrastructureInternational RelationsNational Security/SecurityRegional DevelopmentTelecommunicationsTransportation

    Official report

  • Reported by Brian Gallant · Consultant

    • Ian Foucher · Chief of Staff to the Minister, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
    • Bianca Hossain · Sr Special Assistant, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)

    Aboriginal AffairsBudgetClimateDefenceEconomic DevelopmentEnvironmentIndustryInfrastructureInternational RelationsNational Security/SecurityRegional DevelopmentResearch and DevelopmentScience and TechnologyTelecommunications

    Official report

  • Reported by Brian Gallant · Consultant

    • Brian Clow · Deputy Chief of Staff, Prime Minister's Office (PMO)
    • Harry Orbach-Miller · Policy Advisor and Senior Coordinator, Prime Minister's Office (PMO)

    Aboriginal AffairsBudgetClimateDefenceEconomic DevelopmentEnvironmentIndustryInternational RelationsNational Security/SecurityRegional DevelopmentTelecommunications

    Official report

  • Reported by Brian Gallant · Consultant

    • Kyle Harrietha · Director of Parliamentary Affairs and Deputy Chief of Staff to Minister Wilkinson, Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
    • Fiona Simons · Director of Policy, Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
    • Yasmine Atassi · Special Assistant, Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)

    Aboriginal AffairsBudgetClimateDefenceEconomic DevelopmentEnvironmentIndustryInternational RelationsNational Security/SecurityRegional DevelopmentTelecommunications

    Official report

  • Reported by Brian Gallant · Consultant

    • Alex Howell · Chief of Staff, Rural Economic Development (Minister’s Office)

    Aboriginal AffairsBudgetClimateDefenceEconomic DevelopmentEnvironmentIndustryInternational RelationsNational Security/SecurityRegional DevelopmentTelecommunications

    Official report

  • Reported by Brian Gallant · Consultant

    • David Hurl · Officer, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)

    Aboriginal AffairsBudgetClimateDefenceEconomic DevelopmentEnvironmentIndustryInternational RelationsNational Security/SecurityRegional DevelopmentTelecommunications

    Official report

  • Reported by Brian Gallant · Consultant

    • Jason Easton · Chief of Staff, Global Affairs Canada (GAC)

    Aboriginal AffairsBudgetClimateDefenceEconomic DevelopmentEnvironmentIndustryInternational RelationsInternational TradeNational Security/SecurityRegional DevelopmentTelecommunications

    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.