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Lobbying by Electricity Distributors Association: 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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Electricity Distributors Association

Meetings this Parliament
17
With MPs
0
Since Nov 2021
28
Active registrations
1

Most recent reported meeting: Oct 22, 2026.

Registrations in effect

Consultant In effect since Aug 5, 2026

Consultant Roberto Chávez of Sussex Strategy Group

Consultant lobbyists

  • Roberto Chávez Former public office holder

    Formerly Parliamentary Assistant, House of Commons, Office of MP Mark Gerretsen (2017–2019)

    Formerly Policy Analyst (Student), Animal Sector Policy Division, Strategic Policy Branch, Department of Agriculture & Agri-Food Canada (2016–2016)

  • Roberto Chávez Former public office holder

    Formerly Parliamentary Assistant, House of Commons, Office of MP Mark Gerretsen (2017–2019)

    Formerly Policy Analyst (Student), Animal Sector Policy Division, Strategic Policy Branch, Department of Agriculture & Agri-Food Canada (2016–2016)

  • Roberto Chávez Former public office holder

    Formerly Parliamentary Assistant, House of Commons, Office of MP Mark Gerretsen (2017–2019)

    Formerly Policy Analyst (Student), Animal Sector Policy Division, Strategic Policy Branch, Department of Agriculture & Agri-Food Canada (2016–2016)

  • Roberto Chávez Former public office holder

    Formerly Parliamentary Assistant, House of Commons, Office of MP Mark Gerretsen (2017–2019)

    Formerly Policy Analyst (Student), Animal Sector Policy Division, Strategic Policy Branch, Department of Agriculture & Agri-Food Canada (2016–2016)

Institutions they may lobby: Canada Infrastructure Bank, Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC), Finance Canada (FIN), House of Commons, Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada (HICC), Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED), Natural Resources Canada (NRCan), Prime Minister's Office (PMO), Privy Council Office (PCO), Treasury Board Of Canada Secretariat (TBS)

What they're lobbying on (4)
  • Engagement with respect to the clean economy investment tax credits regime, seeking eligibility for distribution.
  • Support the Electric Distributors Association of Ontario to engage with the federal government to provide feedback on policies and programs under development, and to obtain information on current policies and programs, including those announced through the annual federal budget, Fall Economic Statement and Climate Plans. These include, but are not exclusive to, the Smart Renewable and Electrification Pathways, and the Energy Innovation Program - Smart Grid.
  • Raise awareness with respect to key challenges faced by the electricity distribution industry in Ontario, particularly with respect to the transition to a net zero electricity grid, and associated investments required to meet said federal objectives, such as grid modernization and smart grid investments.
  • Inform of the implications of the Clean Electricity Regulations to the electricity distribution business; and inform of the role of the distribution industry with respect to the objective of a net zero electricity grid.

Registration 942410-376550-5. Look it up in the official Registry

Reported meetings

Spreadsheet
  • Reported by Roberto Chávez · Consultant

    • Cheryl Cardinal · Director, Strategic Initiatives and Indigenous Equity, Finance Canada (FIN)
    • Rachel Sutton · Policy Advisor, Finance Canada (FIN)
    Raise awareness with respect to key challenges faced by the electricity distribution industry in Ontario, particularly with respect to the transition to a net zero electricity grid, and associated investments required to meet said federal objectives, such as grid modernization and smart grid investments. Read more

    Support the Electric Distributors Association of Ontario to engage with the federal government to provide feedback on policies and programs under development, and to obtain information on current policies and programs, including those announced through the annual federal budget, Fall Economic Statement and Climate Plans. These include, but are not exclusive to, the Smart Renewable and Electrification Pathways, and the Energy Innovation Program - Smart Grid.

    Inform of the implications of the Clean Electricity Regulations to the electricity distribution business; and inform of the role of the distribution industry with respect to the objective of a net zero electricity grid.

    Engagement with respect to the clean economy investment tax credits regime, seeking eligibility for distribution.

    Official report

  • Reported by Roberto Chávez · Consultant

    • Martin Kolacz · Senior Policy and Major Projects Advisor, Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
    Raise awareness with respect to key challenges faced by the electricity distribution industry in Ontario, particularly with respect to the transition to a net zero electricity grid, and associated investments required to meet said federal objectives, such as grid modernization and smart grid investments. Read more

    Support the Electric Distributors Association of Ontario to engage with the federal government to provide feedback on policies and programs under development, and to obtain information on current policies and programs, including those announced through the annual federal budget, Fall Economic Statement and Climate Plans. These include, but are not exclusive to, the Smart Renewable and Electrification Pathways, and the Energy Innovation Program - Smart Grid.

    Engagement with respect to the clean economy investment tax credits regime, seeking eligibility for distribution.

    Inform of the implications of the Clean Electricity Regulations to the electricity distribution business; and inform of the role of the distribution industry with respect to the objective of a net zero electricity grid.

    Official report

  • Reported by Roberto Chávez · Consultant

    • Drew Leyburne · Assistant Deputy Minister, Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
    Engagement with respect to the clean economy investment tax credits regime, seeking eligibility for distribution. Read more

    Raise awareness with respect to key challenges faced by the electricity distribution industry in Ontario, particularly with respect to the transition to a net zero electricity grid, and associated investments required to meet said federal objectives, such as grid modernization and smart grid investments.

    Support the Electric Distributors Association of Ontario to engage with the federal government to provide feedback on policies and programs under development, and to obtain information on current policies and programs, including those announced through the annual federal budget, Fall Economic Statement and Climate Plans. These include, but are not exclusive to, the Smart Renewable and Electrification Pathways, and the Energy Innovation Program - Smart Grid.

    Official report

  • Reported by Roberto Chávez · Consultant

    • Julia Lisztwan · Senior Policy Advisor, Prime Minister's Office (PMO)
    Engagement with respect to the clean economy investment tax credits regime, seeking eligibility for distribution. Read more

    Support the Electric Distributors Association of Ontario to engage with the federal government to provide feedback on policies and programs under development, and to obtain information on current policies and programs, including those announced through the annual federal budget, Fall Economic Statement and Climate Plans. These include, but are not exclusive to, the Smart Renewable and Electrification Pathways, and the Energy Innovation Program - Smart Grid.

    Official report

  • Reported by Roberto Chávez · Consultant

    • Brenna Walsh · Senior Policy Advisor, Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)
    Engagement with respect to the clean economy investment tax credits regime, seeking eligibility for distribution. Read more

    Support the Electric Distributors Association of Ontario to engage with the federal government to provide feedback on policies and programs under development, and to obtain information on current policies and programs, including those announced through the annual federal budget, Fall Economic Statement and Climate Plans. These include, but are not exclusive to, the Smart Renewable and Electrification Pathways, and the Energy Innovation Program - Smart Grid.

    Official report

  • Reported by Roberto Chávez · Consultant

    • Simran Arulraj · Policy Advisor, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
    Support the Electric Distributors Association of Ontario to engage with the federal government to provide feedback on policies and programs under development, and to obtain information on current policies and programs, including those announced through the annual federal budget, Fall Economic Statement and Climate Plans. These include, but are not exclusive to, the Smart Renewable and Electrification Pathways, and the Energy Innovation Program - Smart Grid. Read more

    Engagement with respect to the clean economy investment tax credits regime, seeking eligibility for distribution.

    Official report

  • Reported by Roberto Chávez · Consultant

    • Marco Presutti · Assistant Deputy Minister, Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada (HICC)
    Raise awareness with respect to key challenges faced by the electricity distribution industry in Ontario, particularly with respect to the transition to a net zero electricity grid, and associated investments required to meet said federal objectives, such as grid modernization and smart grid investments. Read more

    Official report

  • Reported by Roberto Chávez · Consultant

    • Cheryl Cardinal · Director, Strategic Initiatives and Indigenous Equity Finance Canada, Finance Canada (FIN)
    • Jessica Fullerton · Senior Policy Advisor, Finance Canada (FIN)
    Raise awareness with respect to key challenges faced by the electricity distribution industry in Ontario, particularly with respect to the transition to a net zero electricity grid, and associated investments required to meet said federal objectives, such as grid modernization and smart grid investments. Read more

    Engagement with respect to the clean economy investment tax credits regime, seeking eligibility for distribution.

    Support the Electric Distributors Association of Ontario to engage with the federal government to provide feedback on policies and programs under development, and to obtain information on current policies and programs, including those announced through the annual federal budget, Fall Economic Statement and Climate Plans. These include, but are not exclusive to, the Smart Renewable and Electrification Pathways, and the Energy Innovation Program - Smart Grid.

    Official report

  • Reported by Roberto Chávez · Consultant

    • Wale Oyebanjo · Senior Policy and Major Projects Advisor, Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
    Raise awareness with respect to key challenges faced by the electricity distribution industry in Ontario, particularly with respect to the transition to a net zero electricity grid, and associated investments required to meet said federal objectives, such as grid modernization and smart grid investments. Read more

    Engagement with respect to the clean economy investment tax credits regime, seeking eligibility for distribution.

    Support the Electric Distributors Association of Ontario to engage with the federal government to provide feedback on policies and programs under development, and to obtain information on current policies and programs, including those announced through the annual federal budget, Fall Economic Statement and Climate Plans. These include, but are not exclusive to, the Smart Renewable and Electrification Pathways, and the Energy Innovation Program - Smart Grid.

    Official report

  • Reported by Roberto Chávez · Consultant

    • Drew Leyburne · Assistant Deputy Minister, Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
    Engagement with respect to the clean economy investment tax credits regime, seeking eligibility for distribution. Read more

    Raise awareness with respect to key challenges faced by the electricity distribution industry in Ontario, particularly with respect to the transition to a net zero electricity grid, and associated investments required to meet said federal objectives, such as grid modernization and smart grid investments.

    Support the Electric Distributors Association of Ontario to engage with the federal government to provide feedback on policies and programs under development, and to obtain information on current policies and programs, including those announced through the annual federal budget, Fall Economic Statement and Climate Plans. These include, but are not exclusive to, the Smart Renewable and Electrification Pathways, and the Energy Innovation Program - Smart Grid.

    Official report

  • Reported by Roberto Chávez · Consultant

    • Brenna Walsh · Senior Policy Advisor, Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)
    • Alex Kondakov · Senior Regional Advisor, Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)
    Engagement with respect to the clean economy investment tax credits regime, seeking eligibility for distribution. Read more

    Raise awareness with respect to key challenges faced by the electricity distribution industry in Ontario, particularly with respect to the transition to a net zero electricity grid, and associated investments required to meet said federal objectives, such as grid modernization and smart grid investments.

    Support the Electric Distributors Association of Ontario to engage with the federal government to provide feedback on policies and programs under development, and to obtain information on current policies and programs, including those announced through the annual federal budget, Fall Economic Statement and Climate Plans. These include, but are not exclusive to, the Smart Renewable and Electrification Pathways, and the Energy Innovation Program - Smart Grid.

    Official report

  • Reported by Roberto Chávez · Consultant

    • Bayan Kadri · Policy Advisor, Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada (HICC)
    Raise awareness with respect to key challenges faced by the electricity distribution industry in Ontario, particularly with respect to the transition to a net zero electricity grid, and associated investments required to meet said federal objectives, such as grid modernization and smart grid investments. Read more

    Support the Electric Distributors Association of Ontario to engage with the federal government to provide feedback on policies and programs under development, and to obtain information on current policies and programs, including those announced through the annual federal budget, Fall Economic Statement and Climate Plans. These include, but are not exclusive to, the Smart Renewable and Electrification Pathways, and the Energy Innovation Program - Smart Grid.

    Official report

  • Reported by Roberto Chávez · Consultant

    • Samir Kassam · Director of Policy, Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
    • Wale Oyebanjo · Director and Senior Policy & Major Projects Advisor, Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
    Raise awareness with respect to key challenges faced by the electricity distribution industry in Ontario, particularly with respect to the transition to a net zero electricity grid, and associated investments required to meet said federal objectives, such as grid modernization and smart grid investments. Read more

    Engagement with respect to the clean economy investment tax credits regime, seeking eligibility for distribution.

    Support the Electric Distributors Association of Ontario to engage with the federal government to provide feedback on policies and programs under development, and to obtain information on current policies and programs, including those announced through the annual federal budget, Fall Economic Statement and Climate Plans. These include, but are not exclusive to, the Smart Renewable and Electrification Pathways, and the Energy Innovation Program - Smart Grid.

    Official report

  • Reported by Roberto Chávez · Consultant

    • Cheryl Cardinal · Director, Strategic Initiatives and Indigenous Equity Finance Canada, Finance Canada (FIN)
    • Jessica Fullerton · Senior Policy Advisor, Finance Canada (FIN)
    Raise awareness with respect to key challenges faced by the electricity distribution industry in Ontario, particularly with respect to the transition to a net zero electricity grid, and associated investments required to meet said federal objectives, such as grid modernization and smart grid investments. Read more

    Support the Electric Distributors Association of Ontario to engage with the federal government to provide feedback on policies and programs under development, and to obtain information on current policies and programs, including those announced through the annual federal budget, Fall Economic Statement and Climate Plans. These include, but are not exclusive to, the Smart Renewable and Electrification Pathways, and the Energy Innovation Program - Smart Grid.

    Engagement with respect to the clean economy investment tax credits regime, seeking eligibility for distribution.

    Official report

  • Reported by Roberto Chávez · Consultant

    • Caroline Lee · Chief of Staff, Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)
    • John Moffet · Assistant Deputy Minister, Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)
    Engagement with respect to the clean economy investment tax credits regime, seeking eligibility for distribution. Read more

    Support the Electric Distributors Association of Ontario to engage with the federal government to provide feedback on policies and programs under development, and to obtain information on current policies and programs, including those announced through the annual federal budget, Fall Economic Statement and Climate Plans. These include, but are not exclusive to, the Smart Renewable and Electrification Pathways, and the Energy Innovation Program - Smart Grid.

    Official report

  • Reported by Roberto Chávez · Consultant

    • Joshua Swift · Policy Advisor, Prime Minister's Office (PMO)
    Support the Electric Distributors Association of Ontario to engage with the federal government to provide feedback on policies and programs under development, and to obtain information on current policies and programs, including those announced through the annual federal budget, Fall Economic Statement and Climate Plans. These include, but are not exclusive to, the Smart Renewable and Electrification Pathways, and the Energy Innovation Program - Smart Grid. Read more

    Official report

  • Reported by Roberto Chávez · Consultant

    • Bayan Kadri · Policy Advisor, Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada (HICC)
    Support the Electric Distributors Association of Ontario to engage with the federal government to provide feedback on policies and programs under development, and to obtain information on current policies and programs, including those announced through the annual federal budget, Fall Economic Statement and Climate Plans. These include, but are not exclusive to, the Smart Renewable and Electrification Pathways, and the Energy Innovation Program - Smart Grid. Read more

    Official report

  • Reported by Roberto Chávez · Consultant

    • Jwane Izzetpanah · Stakeholder Relations Advisor, House of Commons
    • Elan Harper · Advisor, House of Commons
    Engagement with respect to the clean economy investment tax credits regime, seeking eligibility for distribution. Read more

    Raise awareness with respect to key challenges faced by the electricity distribution industry in Ontario, particularly with respect to the transition to a net zero electricity grid, and associated investments required to meet said federal objectives, such as grid modernization and smart grid investments.

    Official report

  • Reported by Roberto Chávez · Consultant

    Engagement with respect to the clean economy investment tax credits regime, seeking eligibility for distribution.

    Official report

  • Reported by Roberto Chávez · Consultant

    • Kaitlyn Cleary · Deputy Director of Policy, Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
    Engagement with respect to the clean economy investment tax credits regime, seeking eligibility for distribution. Read more

    Raise awareness with respect to key challenges faced by the electricity distribution industry in Ontario, particularly with respect to the transition to a net zero electricity grid, and associated investments required to meet said federal objectives, such as grid modernization and smart grid investments.

    Support the Electric Distributors Association of Ontario to engage with the federal government to provide feedback on policies and programs under development, and to obtain information on current policies and programs, including those announced through the annual federal budget, Fall Economic Statement and Climate Plans. These include, but are not exclusive to, the Smart Renewable and Electrification Pathways, and the Energy Innovation Program - Smart Grid.

    Official report

  • Reported by Roberto Chávez · Consultant

    • Ben Chin · Senior Advisor, Prime Minister's Office (PMO)

    Climate

    Official report

  • Reported by Roberto Chávez · Consultant

    • Yasmine Attasi · Senior Policy Advisor, Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)

    Climate

    Official report

  • Reported by Roberto Chávez · Consultant

    • Chris Padfield · Assistant Secretary to the Cabinet, Clean Growth, Privy Council Office (PCO)

    Climate

    Official report

  • Reported by Roberto Chávez · Consultant

    • Hannah Wilson · Policy Advisor, Finance Canada (FIN)

    EnergyTaxation and Finance

    Official report

  • Reported by Roberto Chávez · Consultant

    • Connor MacDonald · Policy Advisor, House of Commons

    ClimateEnergy

    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.