Organization
Fur Institute of Canada
- Meetings this Parliament
- 19
- With MPs
- 11
- Since Nov 2021
- 59
- Active registrations
- 1
Most recent reported meeting: Jun 17, 2026.
Lobbying by Fur Institute of Canada: its registrations, its lobbyists, the bills it has named and every meeting it has reported with federal office holders since November 2021.
← LobbyingBills they've lobbied on
Named in their own descriptions of meetings or of their registration. Their words are quoted below each bill.
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Bill S-15 44-1 (previous Parliament) 2 mentions · latest Nov 19, 2024 In registration
“Impacts of Bill S-15, An Act to amend the Criminal Code and the Wild Animal and Plant Protection and Regulation of International and Interprovincial Trade Act, on fur farming”
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Bill C-293 44-1 (previous Parliament) 10 mentions · latest Nov 19, 2024 In registration
“Impacts of Bill C-293, An Act respecting pandemic prevention and preparedness, on trade of Canadian wild and ranched fur”
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Bill S-241 44-1 (previous Parliament) 10 mentions · latest Feb 1, 2024 In registration
“Impacts of S-241, An Act to amend the Criminal Code and the Wild Animal and Plant Protection and Regulation of International and Interprovincial Trade Act (great apes, elephants and…”
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Bill C-21 44-1 (previous Parliament) 7 mentions · latest Nov 6, 2023 In registration
“Impacts of C-21, An Act to amend certain Acts and to make certain consequential amendments (firearms), on trappers and the Authorization to Carry”
Who they meet
Since the current Parliament opened.
MPs
- Blaine Calkins Conservative 2
- Rebecca Alty Liberal 1
- Ernie Klassen Liberal 1
- Ellis Ross Conservative 1
- Carol Anstey Conservative 1
- Clifford Small Conservative 1
- Chris Lewis Conservative 1
- Ted Falk Conservative 1
- John Williamson Conservative 1
- Chris d'Entremont Liberal 1
Institutions
- House of Commons9
- Senate of Canada5
- Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO)3
- Prime Minister's Office (PMO)1
- Indigenous Services Canada (ISC)1
- Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)1
Registrations in effect
In-house (organization) In effect since Jun 30, 2026 Receives government funding
Filed by John Chiasson, Executive Director
Lobbyists
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John Chiasson · Executive Director
Former designated public office holder
Formerly Senior Policy and Stakeholder Relations Advisor, Minister's Office, Fisheries and Oceans Canada (2015–2015)
Formerly Communications and Policy Advisor, Minister's Office, Fisheries and Oceans Canada (2013–2015)
Formerly Issues Management and Policy Advisor, Minister's Office, Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (2012–2013)
Formerly Special Assistant, Parliamentary Affairs, Minister's Office, Veterans Affairs Canada (2011–2012)
Institutions they may lobby: Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC), Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA), Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC), Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO), House of Commons, Indigenous Services Canada (ISC), Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED), Prime Minister's Office (PMO), Public Safety Canada (PS), Senate of Canada
What they're lobbying on (5)Hide details
- Procurement of fur and sealskin garments and accessories for Arctic environments
- Dedicated financial support to promote and market Canadian fur products
- Maintaining access to international markets for Canadian fur products
- Dedicated financial support to promote Canadian seal products and access international markets
- Access to international markets for Canadian-produced seal products
Registration 952563-372317-16. Look it up in the official Registry
Reported meetings
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Reported by John Chiasson · In-house (organization)
- David M. Wells · Senator, Senate of Canada
Access to international markets for Canadian-produced seal products
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Reported by John Chiasson · In-house (organization)
- Margaret Dawn Anderson · Senator, Senate of Canada
Access to international markets for Canadian-produced seal products Read more
Dedicated financial support to promote and market Canadian fur products
Dedicated financial support to promote Canadian seal products and access international markets
Procurement of fur and sealskin garments and accessories for Arctic environments
Maintaining access to international markets for Canadian fur products
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Reported by John Chiasson · In-house (organization)
- Pat Duncan · Senator, Senate of Canada
Dedicated financial support to promote and market Canadian fur products Read more
Maintaining access to international markets for Canadian fur products
Procurement of fur and sealskin garments and accessories for Arctic environments
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Reported by John Chiasson · In-house (organization)
- Ira Khedkar · Press Secretary, Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO)
- Michael Ferguson · Senior Regional Advisor, Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO)
Access to international markets for Canadian-produced seal products Read more
Dedicated financial support to promote Canadian seal products and access international markets
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Reported by John Chiasson · In-house (organization)
- Carol Anstey · Member of Parliament
Dedicated financial support to promote Canadian seal products and access international markets Read more
Access to international markets for Canadian-produced seal products
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Reported by John Chiasson · In-house (organization)
- Blaine Calkins · Member of Parliament
Maintaining access to international markets for Canadian fur products
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Reported by John Chiasson · In-house (organization)
- Chris d'Entremont · Member of Parliament
Procurement of fur and sealskin garments and accessories for Arctic environments Read more
Dedicated financial support to promote and market Canadian fur products
Dedicated financial support to promote Canadian seal products and access international markets
Access to international markets for Canadian-produced seal products
Maintaining access to international markets for Canadian fur products
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Reported by John Chiasson · In-house (organization)
- Bev Busson · Senator, Senate of Canada
Procurement of fur and sealskin garments and accessories for Arctic environments Read more
Dedicated financial support to promote Canadian seal products and access international markets
Access to international markets for Canadian-produced seal products
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Reported by John Chiasson · In-house (organization)
- Ted Falk · Member of Parliament
Dedicated financial support to promote and market Canadian fur products Read more
Maintaining access to international markets for Canadian fur products
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Reported by John Chiasson · In-house (organization)
- Clifford Small · Member of Parliament
Dedicated financial support to promote Canadian seal products and access international markets Read more
Access to international markets for Canadian-produced seal products
Procurement of fur and sealskin garments and accessories for Arctic environments
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Reported by John Chiasson · In-house (organization)
- Chris Lewis · Member of Parliament
Dedicated financial support to promote and market Canadian fur products Read more
Maintaining access to international markets for Canadian fur products
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Reported by John Chiasson · In-house (organization)
- Rebecca Alty · Minister, Indigenous Services Canada (ISC)
Dedicated financial support to promote and market Canadian fur products Read more
Dedicated financial support to promote Canadian seal products and access international markets
Access to international markets for Canadian-produced seal products
Maintaining access to international markets for Canadian fur products
Procurement of fur and sealskin garments and accessories for Arctic environments
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Reported by John Chiasson · In-house (organization)
- John Williamson · Member of Parliament
Access to international markets for Canadian-produced seal products Read more
Dedicated financial support to promote Canadian seal products and access international markets
Procurement of fur and sealskin garments and accessories for Arctic environments
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Reported by John Chiasson · In-house (organization)
- Ernie Klassen · Parliamentary Secretary, Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO)
Access to international markets for Canadian-produced seal products Read more
Dedicated financial support to promote Canadian seal products and access international markets
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Reported by John Chiasson · In-house (organization)
- richard davies · Regional Advisor, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
Dedicated financial support to promote and market Canadian fur products Read more
Maintaining access to international markets for Canadian fur products
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Reported by John Chiasson · In-house (organization)
- Ellis Ross · Member of the House of Commons
Maintaining access to international markets for Canadian fur products Read more
Dedicated financial support to promote and market Canadian fur products
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Reported by John Chiasson · In-house (organization)
- Patti LaBoucane-Benson · Senator, Senate of Canada
Dedicated financial support to promote and market Canadian fur products Read more
Maintaining access to international markets for Canadian fur products
Procurement of fur and sealskin garments and accessories for Arctic environments
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Reported by John Chiasson · In-house (organization)
- Blaine Calkins · Member of Parliament
Procurement of fur and sealskin garments and accessories for Arctic environments Read more
Maintaining access to international markets for Canadian fur products
Dedicated financial support to promote and market Canadian fur products
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Reported by John Chiasson · In-house (organization)
- Ira Khedkar · Press Secretary, Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO)
- Neil Macisaac · Chief of Staff, Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO)
- Michael Ferguson · Senior Regional Advisor, Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO)
- Kevin McHarg · Director of Operations, Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO)
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- Harry Burton · Regional Advisor, Prime Minister's Office (PMO)
Dedicated financial support to promote Canadian seal products and access international markets Read more
Access to international markets for Canadian-produced seal products
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Reported by John Chiasson · In-house (organization)
- Fares Al Soud · Policy Advisor, Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO)
Access to international markets for Canadian-produced seal products Read more
Dedicated financial support to promote Canadian seal products and access international markets
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Reported by John Chiasson · In-house (organization)
- Branden Leslie · Member of Parliament
Dedicated financial support to promote the importance of the fur trade in Indigenous communities Read more
Impacts of Bill S-15, An Act to amend the Criminal Code and the Wild Animal and Plant Protection and Regulation of International and Interprovincial Trade Act, on fur farming
Impacts of Bill C-293, An Act respecting pandemic prevention and preparedness, on trade of Canadian wild and ranched fur
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Reported by John Chiasson · In-house (organization)
- Clifford Small · Member of Parliament
Access to international markets for Canadian-produced seal products
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Reported by John Chiasson · In-house (organization)
- Craig Docksteader · Director of Policy, Senate of Canada
AgricultureAnimal WelfareInternational Trade
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Reported by John Chiasson · In-house (organization)
- Fares Al-Soud · Policy Advisor, Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO)
FisheriesInternational Trade
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Reported by John Chiasson · In-house (organization)
- Clifford Small · Member of Parliament
FisheriesInternational Trade
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.