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Lobbying by Association des fabricants de meubles du Québec: 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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Association des fabricants de meubles du Québec

Meetings this Parliament
14
With MPs
4
Since Nov 2021
39
Active registrations
1

Most recent reported meeting: Aug 13, 2026.

Registrations in effect

Consultant In effect since May 11, 2026

Consultant Marc Desmarais of NATIONAL Public Relations

Consultant lobbyists

  • Marc Desmarais Former public office holder

    Formerly Executive Assistant to the Minister, Minister's Office, Canadian International Development Agency & Department of Foreign Affairs (1997–1999)

    Formerly Assitant to the Leader of the Opposition in the Senate, Leader's Office, The Senate of Canada (1985–1987)

    Formerly Assistant to Alain Tardif, MP, House of Commons, House of Commons (1984–1984)

    Formerly Assistant to Jean-Claude Malépart, MP, House of Commons, House of Commons (1984–1984)

  • Marc Desmarais Former public office holder

    Formerly Executive Assistant to the Minister, Minister's Office, Canadian International Development Agency & Department of Foreign Affairs (1997–1999)

    Formerly Assitant to the Leader of the Opposition in the Senate, Leader's Office, The Senate of Canada (1985–1987)

    Formerly Assistant to Alain Tardif, MP, House of Commons, House of Commons (1984–1984)

    Formerly Assistant to Jean-Claude Malépart, MP, House of Commons, House of Commons (1984–1984)

  • Marc Desmarais Former public office holder

    Formerly Executive Assistant to the Minister, Minister's Office, Canadian International Development Agency & Department of Foreign Affairs (1997–1999)

    Formerly Assitant to the Leader of the Opposition in the Senate, Leader's Office, The Senate of Canada (1985–1987)

    Formerly Assistant to Alain Tardif, MP, House of Commons, House of Commons (1984–1984)

    Formerly Assistant to Jean-Claude Malépart, MP, House of Commons, House of Commons (1984–1984)

  • Marc Desmarais Former public office holder

    Formerly Executive Assistant to the Minister, Minister's Office, Canadian International Development Agency & Department of Foreign Affairs (1997–1999)

    Formerly Assitant to the Leader of the Opposition in the Senate, Leader's Office, The Senate of Canada (1985–1987)

    Formerly Assistant to Alain Tardif, MP, House of Commons, House of Commons (1984–1984)

    Formerly Assistant to Jean-Claude Malépart, MP, House of Commons, House of Commons (1984–1984)

  • Marc Desmarais Former public office holder

    Formerly Executive Assistant to the Minister, Minister's Office, Canadian International Development Agency & Department of Foreign Affairs (1997–1999)

    Formerly Assitant to the Leader of the Opposition in the Senate, Leader's Office, The Senate of Canada (1985–1987)

    Formerly Assistant to Alain Tardif, MP, House of Commons, House of Commons (1984–1984)

    Formerly Assistant to Jean-Claude Malépart, MP, House of Commons, House of Commons (1984–1984)

  • Marc Desmarais Former public office holder

    Formerly Executive Assistant to the Minister, Minister's Office, Canadian International Development Agency & Department of Foreign Affairs (1997–1999)

    Formerly Assitant to the Leader of the Opposition in the Senate, Leader's Office, The Senate of Canada (1985–1987)

    Formerly Assistant to Alain Tardif, MP, House of Commons, House of Commons (1984–1984)

    Formerly Assistant to Jean-Claude Malépart, MP, House of Commons, House of Commons (1984–1984)

  • Marc Desmarais Former public office holder

    Formerly Executive Assistant to the Minister, Minister's Office, Canadian International Development Agency & Department of Foreign Affairs (1997–1999)

    Formerly Assitant to the Leader of the Opposition in the Senate, Leader's Office, The Senate of Canada (1985–1987)

    Formerly Assistant to Alain Tardif, MP, House of Commons, House of Commons (1984–1984)

    Formerly Assistant to Jean-Claude Malépart, MP, House of Commons, House of Commons (1984–1984)

  • Marc Desmarais Former public office holder

    Formerly Executive Assistant to the Minister, Minister's Office, Canadian International Development Agency & Department of Foreign Affairs (1997–1999)

    Formerly Assitant to the Leader of the Opposition in the Senate, Leader's Office, The Senate of Canada (1985–1987)

    Formerly Assistant to Alain Tardif, MP, House of Commons, House of Commons (1984–1984)

    Formerly Assistant to Jean-Claude Malépart, MP, House of Commons, House of Commons (1984–1984)

  • Marc Desmarais Former public office holder

    Formerly Executive Assistant to the Minister, Minister's Office, Canadian International Development Agency & Department of Foreign Affairs (1997–1999)

    Formerly Assitant to the Leader of the Opposition in the Senate, Leader's Office, The Senate of Canada (1985–1987)

    Formerly Assistant to Alain Tardif, MP, House of Commons, House of Commons (1984–1984)

    Formerly Assistant to Jean-Claude Malépart, MP, House of Commons, House of Commons (1984–1984)

  • Marc Desmarais Former public office holder

    Formerly Executive Assistant to the Minister, Minister's Office, Canadian International Development Agency & Department of Foreign Affairs (1997–1999)

    Formerly Assitant to the Leader of the Opposition in the Senate, Leader's Office, The Senate of Canada (1985–1987)

    Formerly Assistant to Alain Tardif, MP, House of Commons, House of Commons (1984–1984)

    Formerly Assistant to Jean-Claude Malépart, MP, House of Commons, House of Commons (1984–1984)

Institutions they may lobby: Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA), Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC), Finance Canada (FIN), Global Affairs Canada (GAC), House of Commons, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED), Office of the Quebec Lieutenant, Prime Minister's Office (PMO), Privy Council Office (PCO), Public Safety Canada (PS), Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC), Senate of Canada

What they're lobbying on (6)
  • Meetings with elected and non-elected officials regarding measures to Strengthen Canadian Competitiveness and Economic Sovereignty for the furniture industry in Canada.
  • Meetings with elected and non-elected officials regarding the federal government prioritization of Canadian furniture in their calls for tenders, the implementation of clear and strict criteria within the "Buy Canadian" policy to support local industries and the establishment monitoring mechanisms to ensure compliance with procurement guidelines.
  • Meetings with elected and non-elected officials regarding dumping practices and the implementation of regulatory mechanisms adapted to limit market distortions.
  • Meetings with elected and non-elected officials regarding the potential implementation of the United States tariffs and the negotiations on the 2026 United States, Mexico and Canada Trade Agreement.
  • Meetings with elected and non-elected officials regarding the potential application of United States tariffs on the goods of the furniture industry.
  • Meetings with elected and non-elected officials regarding the impact of temporary foreign workers on the furniture industry.

Registration 778013-373090-12. Look it up in the official Registry

Reported meetings

Spreadsheet

  • Reported by Marc Desmarais · Consultant

    • Beata Nawacki · Special Assistant for Policy and Quebec Regional Affairs, Global Affairs Canada (GAC)

    Economic DevelopmentIndustry

    Official report

  • Reported by Marc Desmarais · Consultant

    • Beata Nawacki · Special Assistant for Policy and Quebec Regional Affairs, Global Affairs Canada (GAC)

    Economic DevelopmentIndustryInternal Trade

    Official report

  • Reported by Marc Desmarais · Consultant

    • Finn Long · Policy Coordinator, Health Canada (HC)

    Economic DevelopmentHealthIndustryInternational Trade

    Official report

  • Reported by Marc Desmarais · Consultant

    • Finn Long · Policy Coordinator, Health Canada (HC)

    Economic DevelopmentHealthIndustryInternational Trade

    Official report

  • Reported by Marc Desmarais · Consultant

    • Finn Long · Policy Coordinator, Health Canada (HC)

    Economic DevelopmentHealthIndustryInternational Trade

    Official report

  • Reported by Marc Desmarais · Consultant

    • Camille Benoit-Blouin · Special Assistant, Regional Affairs and Stakeholder Relations (Quebec), Global Affairs Canada (GAC)
    • Victor Kandasamy · Policy Advisor (Quebec), Health Canada (HC)

    Economic DevelopmentHealthIndustryInternational Trade

    Official report

  • Reported by Marc Desmarais · Consultant

    • Camille Benoit-Blouin · Special Assistant, Regional Affairs and Stakeholder Relations (Quebec), Global Affairs Canada (GAC)

    HealthIndustryInternational Trade

    Official report

  • Reported by Marc Desmarais · Consultant

    • Victor Kandasamy · Policy Advisor (Quebec), Health Canada (HC)

    Economic DevelopmentHealthIndustryInternational Trade

    Official report

  • Reported by Marc Desmarais · Consultant

    • Victor Kandasamy · Policy Advisor (Quebec), Health Canada (HC)

    Economic DevelopmentHealthIndustryInternational Trade

    Official report

  • Reported by Marc Desmarais · Consultant

    • Anson Duran · Senior Policy Director, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)

    Economic DevelopmentHealthIndustryInternational Trade

    Official report

  • Reported by Marc Desmarais · Consultant

    • Camille Benoit-Blouin · Special Assistant, Regional Affairs and Stakeholder Relations (Quebec), Global Affairs Canada (GAC)

    Economic DevelopmentHealthIndustryInternational Trade

    Official report

  • Reported by Marc Desmarais · Consultant

    • Camille Benoit-Blouin · Special Assistant, Regional Affairs and Stakeholder Relations (Quebec), Global Affairs Canada (GAC)

    Economic DevelopmentHealthIndustryInternational Trade

    Official report

  • Reported by Marc Desmarais · Consultant

    • Peter Opdam · Senior Policy Advisor, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)

    Economic DevelopmentHealthIndustryInternational Trade

    Official report

  • Reported by Marc Desmarais · Consultant

    • Victor Kandasamy · Policy Advisor (Quebec), Health Canada (HC)
    • François-Olivier Picard · Policy advisor, Health Canada (HC)

    Economic DevelopmentHealthIndustryInternational Trade

    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.