Client of a consultant lobbyist
Athabasca Chipewyan First Nation
- Meetings this Parliament
- 21
- With MPs
- 7
- Since Nov 2021
- 43
- Active registrations
- 1
Most recent reported meeting: Jun 25, 2026.
Lobbying by Athabasca Chipewyan First Nation: 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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Consultant In effect since Jul 23, 2026 Receives government funding
Consultant William Shelling of Counsel Public Affairs Inc.
Consultant lobbyists
- William Shelling
- William Shelling
- William Shelling
- William Shelling
- William Shelling
- William Shelling
- William Shelling
- William Shelling
- William Shelling
Institutions they may lobby: Canada Revenue Agency (CRA), Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada (CIRNAC), Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC), Finance Canada (FIN), Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO), Health Canada (HC), House of Commons, Impact Assessment Agency of Canada (IAAC), Indigenous Services Canada (ISC), Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED), Justice Canada (JC), National Research Council (NRC), Natural Resources Canada (NRCan), Parks Canada (PC), Prime Minister's Office (PMO), Privy Council Office (PCO), Public Safety Canada (PS), Senate of Canada, Transport Canada (TC)
What they're lobbying on (18)Hide details
- Seek a remission order for taxes levied on individuals living on lands now recognized as reserve lands
- Discussing the Client's priorities relating to tailings, release and transboundary water issues on the reserves
- Advance accountability on the status of the environmental contamination at the dock in Fort Chipewyan.
- Work with government on addition-to-reserve proposals to enhance economic development opportunities and recognize the client's presence in Fort Chipewyan.
- Strengthening Canada's oil sands mining effluent regulations.
- Species at risk protection for wood bison and caribou in northern Alberta.
- Seek government support for the development of essential infrastructure and housing on the client's reserve lands.
- Seek government support for economic development opportunities in Fort Chipewyan and the client's reserve lands.
- Seek acknowledgement and a formal apology from the Government of Canada for the client's forced relocation from its traditional territory in Wood Buffalo National Park.
- Expediting the addition to reserve process.
- Ensure enforcement of federal government laws and regulations regarding the protection of treaty lands, at risk wildlife and rivers in proximity to the proposed Frontier Project near Wood Buffalo National Park.
- Engagement around the establishment of a national framework for indigenous policing and related justice reforms.
- Engage in discussions regarding the recognition of the client's rights & self-determination.
- Engage in discussions regarding the enhancement of primary education for the client's members.
- Development of a baseline health study to monitor the impacts of the Athabasca oil sands on the client's members.
- Carbon pricing, and government measures to mitigate climate change
- Arranging meetings to obtain information regarding Indigenous investment and ownership opportunities regarding the Government of Canada's ownership of the Trans Mountain pipeline.
- Addressing severe shortfalls and capacity issues in education delivery for indigenous youth.
Registration 952671-372717-10. Look it up in the official Registry
Reported meetings
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Reported by William Shelling · Consultant
- Jackson Coles · Policy Advisor, Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)
- Linda Hooper · Policy Advisor, Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)
Discussing the Client's priorities relating to tailings, release and transboundary water issues on the reserves
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Reported by William Shelling · Consultant
- Nicole Element · Policy Advisor, Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)
- Natalie Woodland · Ontario Regional Advisor, Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)
Development of a baseline health study to monitor the impacts of the Athabasca oil sands on the client's members. Read more
Discussing the Client's priorities relating to tailings, release and transboundary water issues on the reserves
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Reported by William Shelling · Consultant
- Mollie Johnson · Deputy Minister, Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)
- Shawn McCallum · Chief of Staff to the Deputy Minister, Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)
- Nadine Stiller · Associate Regional Director General, Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)
Discussing the Client's priorities relating to tailings, release and transboundary water issues on the reserves Read more
Advance accountability on the status of the environmental contamination at the dock in Fort Chipewyan.
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Reported by William Shelling · Consultant
- Julie Dabrusin · Member of Parliament
- Wade Grant · Member of Parliament
- Nicole Ellement · Senior Regional Advisor - BC, AB, and SK, Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)
- Natalie Woodland · Ontario Regional Advisor, Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)
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- Terence Hubbard · President, Impact Assessment Agency of Canada (IAAC)
- Nicole Folliet · Executive Director, Impact Assessment Agency of Canada (IAAC)
Seek government support for economic development opportunities in Fort Chipewyan and the client's reserve lands. Read more
Engage in discussions regarding the recognition of the client's rights & self-determination.
Work with government on addition-to-reserve proposals to enhance economic development opportunities and recognize the client's presence in Fort Chipewyan.
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Reported by William Shelling · Consultant
- Nicole Ellement · Senior Regional Advisor, Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)
- Natalie Woodland · Ontario Regional Advisor, Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)
Discussing the Client's priorities relating to tailings, release and transboundary water issues on the reserves Read more
Development of a baseline health study to monitor the impacts of the Athabasca oil sands on the client's members.
Seek government support for economic development opportunities in Fort Chipewyan and the client's reserve lands.
Arranging meetings to obtain information regarding Indigenous investment and ownership opportunities regarding the Government of Canada's ownership of the Trans Mountain pipeline.
Advance accountability on the status of the environmental contamination at the dock in Fort Chipewyan.
Work with government on addition-to-reserve proposals to enhance economic development opportunities and recognize the client's presence in Fort Chipewyan.
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Reported by William Shelling · Consultant
- Rob Van Walleghem · Vice President, Privy Council Office (PCO)
Seek government support for economic development opportunities in Fort Chipewyan and the client's reserve lands. Read more
Work with government on addition-to-reserve proposals to enhance economic development opportunities and recognize the client's presence in Fort Chipewyan.
Arranging meetings to obtain information regarding Indigenous investment and ownership opportunities regarding the Government of Canada's ownership of the Trans Mountain pipeline.
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Reported by William Shelling · Consultant
- Candace Anderson · Director, Privy Council Office (PCO)
Arranging meetings to obtain information regarding Indigenous investment and ownership opportunities regarding the Government of Canada's ownership of the Trans Mountain pipeline. Read more
Work with government on addition-to-reserve proposals to enhance economic development opportunities and recognize the client's presence in Fort Chipewyan.
Seek government support for economic development opportunities in Fort Chipewyan and the client's reserve lands.
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Reported by William Shelling · Consultant
- Mark Fisher · President, Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)
Discussing the Client's priorities relating to tailings, release and transboundary water issues on the reserves Read more
Advance accountability on the status of the environmental contamination at the dock in Fort Chipewyan.
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Reported by William Shelling · Consultant
- Nadine Spence · Vice President, Parks Canada (PC)
Seek acknowledgement and a formal apology from the Government of Canada for the client's forced relocation from its traditional territory in Wood Buffalo National Park. Read more
Ensure enforcement of federal government laws and regulations regarding the protection of treaty lands, at risk wildlife and rivers in proximity to the proposed Frontier Project near Wood Buffalo National Park.
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Reported by William Shelling · Consultant
- Jennifer Wheatley · Assistant Deputy Minister, Indigenous Services Canada (ISC)
Engage in discussions regarding the enhancement of primary education for the client's members. Read more
Development of a baseline health study to monitor the impacts of the Athabasca oil sands on the client's members.
Addressing severe shortfalls and capacity issues in education delivery for indigenous youth.
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Reported by William Shelling · Consultant
- Jeff Labonté · ?Assistant Deputy Minister, Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
Development of a baseline health study to monitor the impacts of the Athabasca oil sands on the client's members. Read more
Advance accountability on the status of the environmental contamination at the dock in Fort Chipewyan.
Seek government support for economic development opportunities in Fort Chipewyan and the client's reserve lands.
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Reported by William Shelling · Consultant
- Arun Thangaraj · Deputy Minister, Transport Canada (TC)
Advance accountability on the status of the environmental contamination at the dock in Fort Chipewyan.
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Reported by William Shelling · Consultant
- Buckley Belanger · Secretary of State (Rural Development), Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
Seek government support for economic development opportunities in Fort Chipewyan and the client's reserve lands.
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Reported by William Shelling · Consultant
- Shannon Miedema · Member of Parliament
Arranging meetings to obtain information regarding Indigenous investment and ownership opportunities regarding the Government of Canada's ownership of the Trans Mountain pipeline. Read more
Advance accountability on the status of the environmental contamination at the dock in Fort Chipewyan.
Work with government on addition-to-reserve proposals to enhance economic development opportunities and recognize the client's presence in Fort Chipewyan.
Development of a baseline health study to monitor the impacts of the Athabasca oil sands on the client's members.
Seek government support for economic development opportunities in Fort Chipewyan and the client's reserve lands.
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Reported by William Shelling · Consultant
- Natalie Woodland · Ontario Regional Advisor, Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)
Development of a baseline health study to monitor the impacts of the Athabasca oil sands on the client's members. Read more
Arranging meetings to obtain information regarding Indigenous investment and ownership opportunities regarding the Government of Canada's ownership of the Trans Mountain pipeline.
Seek government support for economic development opportunities in Fort Chipewyan and the client's reserve lands.
Advance accountability on the status of the environmental contamination at the dock in Fort Chipewyan.
Work with government on addition-to-reserve proposals to enhance economic development opportunities and recognize the client's presence in Fort Chipewyan.
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Reported by William Shelling · Consultant
- Nicole Ellement · Senior Regional Advisor, Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)
Work with government on addition-to-reserve proposals to enhance economic development opportunities and recognize the client's presence in Fort Chipewyan. Read more
Development of a baseline health study to monitor the impacts of the Athabasca oil sands on the client's members.
Advance accountability on the status of the environmental contamination at the dock in Fort Chipewyan.
Arranging meetings to obtain information regarding Indigenous investment and ownership opportunities regarding the Government of Canada's ownership of the Trans Mountain pipeline.
Seek government support for economic development opportunities in Fort Chipewyan and the client's reserve lands.
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Reported by William Shelling · Consultant
- Wade Grant · Member of Parliament
Arranging meetings to obtain information regarding Indigenous investment and ownership opportunities regarding the Government of Canada's ownership of the Trans Mountain pipeline. Read more
Advance accountability on the status of the environmental contamination at the dock in Fort Chipewyan.
Development of a baseline health study to monitor the impacts of the Athabasca oil sands on the client's members.
Seek government support for economic development opportunities in Fort Chipewyan and the client's reserve lands.
Work with government on addition-to-reserve proposals to enhance economic development opportunities and recognize the client's presence in Fort Chipewyan.
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Reported by William Shelling · Consultant
- Tracy Karuhogo · Policy Advisor, Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada (CIRNAC)
Development of a baseline health study to monitor the impacts of the Athabasca oil sands on the client's members. Read more
Arranging meetings to obtain information regarding Indigenous investment and ownership opportunities regarding the Government of Canada's ownership of the Trans Mountain pipeline.
Advance accountability on the status of the environmental contamination at the dock in Fort Chipewyan.
Work with government on addition-to-reserve proposals to enhance economic development opportunities and recognize the client's presence in Fort Chipewyan.
Seek government support for economic development opportunities in Fort Chipewyan and the client's reserve lands.
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Reported by William Shelling · Consultant
- Lori Idlout · Member of Parliament
Advance accountability on the status of the environmental contamination at the dock in Fort Chipewyan. Read more
Arranging meetings to obtain information regarding Indigenous investment and ownership opportunities regarding the Government of Canada's ownership of the Trans Mountain pipeline.
Development of a baseline health study to monitor the impacts of the Athabasca oil sands on the client's members.
Work with government on addition-to-reserve proposals to enhance economic development opportunities and recognize the client's presence in Fort Chipewyan.
Seek government support for economic development opportunities in Fort Chipewyan and the client's reserve lands.
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Reported by William Shelling · Consultant
- Eleanor Olszewski · Member of Parliament
Advance accountability on the status of the environmental contamination at the dock in Fort Chipewyan. Read more
Development of a baseline health study to monitor the impacts of the Athabasca oil sands on the client's members.
Work with government on addition-to-reserve proposals to enhance economic development opportunities and recognize the client's presence in Fort Chipewyan.
Seek government support for economic development opportunities in Fort Chipewyan and the client's reserve lands.
Arranging meetings to obtain information regarding Indigenous investment and ownership opportunities regarding the Government of Canada's ownership of the Trans Mountain pipeline.
Strengthening Canada's oil sands mining effluent regulations.
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Reported by William Shelling · Consultant
- Eric St-Pierre · Member of Parliament
Advance accountability on the status of the environmental contamination at the dock in Fort Chipewyan. Read more
Development of a baseline health study to monitor the impacts of the Athabasca oil sands on the client's members.
Seek government support for economic development opportunities in Fort Chipewyan and the client's reserve lands.
Arranging meetings to obtain information regarding Indigenous investment and ownership opportunities regarding the Government of Canada's ownership of the Trans Mountain pipeline.
Work with government on addition-to-reserve proposals to enhance economic development opportunities and recognize the client's presence in Fort Chipewyan.
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Reported by William Shelling · Consultant
- Shari Currie · Regional Director General, Transport Canada (TC)
Seek government support for the development of essential infrastructure and housing on the client's reserve lands.
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Reported by William Shelling · Consultant
- Alyssa Schatz · Sr Regional Advisor, Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada (CIRNAC)
Seek government support for economic development opportunities in Fort Chipewyan and the client's reserve lands. Read more
Arranging meetings to obtain information regarding Indigenous investment and ownership opportunities regarding the Government of Canada's ownership of the Trans Mountain pipeline.
Work with government on addition-to-reserve proposals to enhance economic development opportunities and recognize the client's presence in Fort Chipewyan.
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Reported by William Shelling · Consultant
- Taylor Bachrach · Member of Parliament, House of Commons
Development of a baseline health study to monitor the impacts of the Athabasca oil sands on the client's members. Read more
Advance accountability on the status of the environmental contamination at the dock in Fort Chipewyan.
Strengthening Canada's oil sands mining effluent regulations.
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Reported by William Shelling · Consultant
- Laurel Collins · Member of Parliament, House of Commons
Development of a baseline health study to monitor the impacts of the Athabasca oil sands on the client's members. Read more
Strengthening Canada's oil sands mining effluent regulations.
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.