Organization
Calgary Chamber of Commerce
- Meetings this Parliament
- 27
- With MPs
- 7
- Since Nov 2021
- 83
- Active registrations
- 1
Most recent reported meeting: Jun 8, 2026.
Lobbying by Calgary Chamber of Commerce: 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 C-59 44-1 (previous Parliament) 23 mentions · latest Feb 20, 2026 In registration
“Communicating with the government regarding the impacts of amendments outlined in Bill C-59 An Act to implement certain provisions of the fall economic statement tabled in Parliament on November 1, 2023, and certain provisions of the budget tabled in…”
Who they meet
Since the current Parliament opened.
MPs
- Corey Hogan Liberal 1
- Jennifer McKelvie Liberal 1
- Kody Blois Liberal 1
- Eleanor Olszewski Liberal 1
- Matt Jeneroux Liberal 1
- Julie Dabrusin Liberal 1
- François-Philippe Champagne Liberal 1
Institutions
- Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)6
- Privy Council Office (PCO)4
- Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)4
- Transport Canada (TC)3
- House of Commons3
- Prime Minister's Office (PMO)2
- Prairies Economic Development Canada (PrairiesCan)2
- Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada (HICC)2
Registrations in effect
In-house (organization) In effect since Oct 2, 2026 Receives government funding
Filed by Deborah Yedlin, President & CEO
Lobbyists
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Dan Kohse · Policy Analyst
Former public office holder
Formerly Co-op Student (Junior Analyst, Zero Emissions Transit Fund), PTPP, Infrastructure Canada (2023–2023)
Formerly Co-op Student (Trade Commissioner Assistant), DFATD, Global Affairs Canada (2022–2023)
Formerly Co-op Student (Junior Analyst, Zero Emissions Transit Fund), PPTP, Infrastructure Canada (2022–2022)
Formerly Co-op Student, Corporate Performance, Canada Energy Regulator (2021–2021)
- Deborah Yedlin · President & CEO
- Matea Ericson · Senior Policy Advisor
- Melanie McDonald · Vice President, Strategic Initiative, Partnership and Engagement
- Mercedes Rivero · Programs & Engagement Lead
- Ruhee Ismail-Teja · Vice President, Policy & External Affairs
- Vanessa Cartwright · Director, Policy and Government Relations
Institutions they may lobby: Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada (CIRNAC), Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC), Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC), Finance Canada (FIN), Global Affairs Canada (GAC), House of Commons, Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada (HICC), Indigenous Services Canada (ISC), Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED), Natural Resources Canada (NRCan), Prairies Economic Development Canada (PrairiesCan), Prime Minister's Office (PMO), Privy Council Office (PCO), Senate of Canada, Transport Canada (TC), Treasury Board Of Canada Secretariat (TBS)
What they're lobbying on (24)Hide details
- Communicated the need to secure infrastructure funding for Werklund Centre Transformation (WCT) initiative.
- Communicated the need for federal support of high-speed rail development between Edmonton and Calgary to enhance regional connectivity and improve transportation efficiency within Alberta.
- In regards to Canada's electricity framework, communicated that Alberta’s electricity sector is distinct within Canada, operating as a private and deregulated market that relies on attracting sustained capital investment. Communicated that this unique structure should be appropriately considered in the development of new federal regulatory frameworks.
- Discussed the importance of a unified cross-Canada approach to supporting Alberta’s long term economic competitiveness and investment climate. Emphasized the need for a cooperative federalism approach that delivers predictable policy, strengthens collaboration, and demonstrates that provincial-federal cooperation can effectively respond to regional economic priorities.
- General communication with the government regarding defense procurement opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises.
- Communication with the government to discuss trade diversification generally, including free trade agreements, Canada-United-States-Mexico Agreement, and opportunities for growth in international markets.
- Communicating with the government regarding the development of trade-enabling infrastructure to facilitate inter-provincial and international trade
- Communicating with the government regarding the industrial carbon pricing framework.
- Communicating with the government regarding the impacts of the Climate Competitiveness Strategy
- 5. General communication on housing initiatives and agency coordination.
- 3. Engaging with the federal government on the proposed Regulatory Framework for an Oil and Gas Sector Greenhouse Gas Emissions Cap within the context of the Alberta-Canada MOU, emphasizing the need for a coordinated approach that supports emissions reduction while maintaining national economic competitiveness and investment in Alberta’s energy sector.
- 1. General communication on the Alberta-Canada MOU as an important step towards unlocking investment and strengthening long term growth in Canada
- General communication regarding impact to Canadian businesses as a result of international and national trade and trade barriers, including tariffs.
- General communication with government regarding talent, labour and workforce development to support Canadian businesses.
- General communication with government regarding international and interprovincial trade challenges or opportunities facing Canadian businesses.
- General communication with government regarding the importance of fiscal prudence, red tape reduction and competitiveness.
- Communication with the federal government regarding issues of safety and crime, in particular around prevention to support businesses in Canada.
- General communication regarding affordability concern for Canadian businesses.
- General communication with the Federal Government inquiring about opportunities to support Calgary Chamber of Commerce programming to support businesses, particularly small business.
- General communication with respect to initiatives and policies that impact Calgary's business community, both positively and negatively, relative to other jurisdictions.
- General communication with respect to climate and decarbonization policies and Canada's competitiveness relative to other jurisdictions.
- Communicating with the government regarding the feasibility and impacts of the proposed "Regulatory Framework for an Oil and Gas Sector Greenhouse Gas Emissions Cap". Specifically, communication detailed that the proposed emissions cap would negatively impact economic sectors across Canada.
- Communicating with the government regarding the feasibility and impacts of the proposed "proposed Clean Electricity Regulations", including the 'What We Heard Report' released February 16, 2024. Specifically, communication detailed that the proposed Clean Electricity Regulations, as drafted, would negatively impact Alberta's electricity grid.
- Communicating with the government regarding the drafting and passing of the proposed Carbon Capture, Utilization and Storage Investment Tax Credit legislation.
Registration 957201-377094-24. Look it up in the official Registry
Reported meetings
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Reported by Deborah Yedlin · In-house (organization)
- Matt Jeneroux · Member of Parliament
- Annina Plummer · Regional Advisor - Office of the Minister of Housing, Infrastructure and Communities, Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada (HICC)
- Enkhjin Zorigtbaatar · Director of Operations - Office of the Minister of Housing, Infrastructure and Communities, Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada (HICC)
- Sunny Uppal · Director of Operations, Privy Council Office (PCO)
Communicating with the government regarding the drafting and passing of the proposed Carbon Capture, Utilization and Storage Investment Tax Credit legislation.
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Reported by Deborah Yedlin · In-house (organization)
- Mollie Johnson · Deputy Minister, Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)
General communication with respect to climate and decarbonization policies and Canada's competitiveness relative to other jurisdictions.
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Reported by Deborah Yedlin · In-house (organization)
- Matt Jeneroux · Member of Parliament
General communication with respect to initiatives and policies that impact Calgary's business community, both positively and negatively, relative to other jurisdictions. Read more
General communication with government regarding the importance of fiscal prudence, red tape reduction and competitiveness.
Communication with the federal government regarding issues of safety and crime, in particular around prevention to support businesses in Canada.
General communication regarding impact to Canadian businesses as a result of international and national trade and trade barriers, including tariffs.
General communication with respect to climate and decarbonization policies and Canada's competitiveness relative to other jurisdictions.
General communication with government regarding talent, labour and workforce development to support Canadian businesses.
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Reported by Deborah Yedlin · In-house (organization)
- Randy Boissonnault · Member of Parliament, House of Commons
- Jayden Depeel · Constituency Assistant, House of Commons
- Quniton Graham-Bennett · Office Manager, House of Commons
General communication regarding impact to Canadian businesses as a result of international and national trade and trade barriers, including tariffs.
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Reported by Deborah Yedlin · In-house (organization)
- Adam Chambers · Member of Parliament
General communication with government regarding talent, labour and workforce development to support Canadian businesses. Read more
General communication regarding impact to Canadian businesses as a result of international and national trade and trade barriers, including tariffs.
General communication regarding affordability concern for Canadian businesses.
General communication with government regarding the importance of fiscal prudence, red tape reduction and competitiveness.
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Reported by Deborah Yedlin · In-house (organization)
- Jeremy Bruce · Director of Policy, Global Affairs Canada (GAC)
- Nicholas Lovrics · Special Assistant, Global Affairs Canada (GAC)
General communication regarding impact to Canadian businesses as a result of international and national trade and trade barriers, including tariffs.
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Reported by Deborah Yedlin · In-house (organization)
- Tom Kmiec · Member of Parliament
General communication with government regarding talent, labour and workforce development to support Canadian businesses. Read more
General communication with government regarding the importance of fiscal prudence, red tape reduction and competitiveness.
General communication with the Federal Government inquiring about opportunities to support Calgary Chamber of Commerce programming to support businesses, particularly small business.
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Reported by Deborah Yedlin · In-house (organization)
- Pat Kelly · Member of Parliament
Communicating with the government regarding the impacts of amendments outlined in Bill C-59 An Act to implement certain provisions of the fall economic statement tabled in Parliament on November 1, 2023, and certain provisions of the budget tabled in Parliament on March 28, 2023. Specifically, communication detailed that the proposed amendments to section 74.01(1)(B.2) of the Competition Act may adversely impact the business community. Read more
Communication with the federal government regarding issues of safety and crime, in particular around prevention to support businesses in Canada.
Communicating with the government regarding the feasibility and impacts of the proposed "Regulatory Framework for an Oil and Gas Sector Greenhouse Gas Emissions Cap". Specifically, communication detailed that the proposed emissions cap would negatively impact economic sectors across Canada.
General communication with government regarding international and interprovincial trade challenges or opportunities facing Canadian businesses.
General communication with government regarding talent, labour and workforce development to support Canadian businesses.
General communication regarding affordability concern for Canadian businesses.
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Reported by Deborah Yedlin · In-house (organization)
- François-Philippe Champagne · Minister of Innovation, Sciences and Economic Development, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
General communication regarding impact to Canadian businesses as a result of international and national trade and trade barriers, including tariffs.
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Reported by Deborah Yedlin · In-house (organization)
- Erin O'Brien · Assistant Deputy Minister, Fuels Sector, Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
General communication with respect to climate and decarbonization policies and Canada's competitiveness relative to other jurisdictions.
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Reported by Deborah Yedlin · In-house (organization)
- Lewis Anderson · Parliamentary Assistant, House of Commons
Communicating with the government regarding the impacts of amendments outlined in Bill C-59 An Act to implement certain provisions of the fall economic statement tabled in Parliament on November 1, 2023, and certain provisions of the budget tabled in Parliament on March 28, 2023. Specifically, communication detailed that the proposed amendments to section 74.01(1)(B.2) of the Competition Act may adversely impact the business community. Read more
General communication regarding affordability concern for Canadian businesses.
Communicating with the government regarding the feasibility and impacts of the proposed "Regulatory Framework for an Oil and Gas Sector Greenhouse Gas Emissions Cap". Specifically, communication detailed that the proposed emissions cap would negatively impact economic sectors across Canada.
General communication with respect to climate and decarbonization policies and Canada's competitiveness relative to other jurisdictions.
General communication regarding impact to Canadian businesses as a result of international and national trade and trade barriers, including tariffs.
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Reported by Deborah Yedlin · In-house (organization)
- Dominic LeBlanc · Minister of Finance, Finance Canada (FIN)
- Chris Forbes · Deputy Minister, Finance Canada (FIN)
General communication with government regarding international and interprovincial trade challenges or opportunities facing Canadian businesses.
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Reported by Deborah Yedlin · In-house (organization)
- Laura Mitchell · Deputy Chief of Staff, Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
General communication with respect to climate and decarbonization policies and Canada's competitiveness relative to other jurisdictions.
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Reported by Deborah Yedlin · In-house (organization)
- Sher Rodrigo · Director of Operations, Treasury Board Of Canada Secretariat (TBS)
General communication with respect to initiatives and policies that impact Calgary's business community, both positively and negatively, relative to other jurisdictions. Read more
General communication with the Federal Government inquiring about opportunities to support Calgary Chamber of Commerce programming to support businesses, particularly small business.
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Reported by Deborah Yedlin · In-house (organization)
- Galen Richardson · Senior Regional Advisor, West and North, Finance Canada (FIN)
General communication with respect to initiatives and policies that impact Calgary's business community, both positively and negatively, relative to other jurisdictions. Read more
General communication with the Federal Government inquiring about opportunities to support Calgary Chamber of Commerce programming to support businesses, particularly small business.
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Reported by Deborah Yedlin · In-house (organization)
- Sunny Uppal · Director of Operations, Privy Council Office (PCO)
Communicating with the government regarding the impacts of amendments outlined in Bill C-59 An Act to implement certain provisions of the fall economic statement tabled in Parliament on November 1, 2023, and certain provisions of the budget tabled in Parliament on March 28, 2023. Specifically, communication detailed that the proposed amendments to section 74.01(1)(B.2) of the Competition Act may adversely impact the business community. Read more
Communicating with the government regarding the drafting and passing of the proposed Carbon Capture, Utilization and Storage Investment Tax Credit legislation.
Communicating with the government regarding the feasibility and impacts of the proposed "Regulatory Framework for an Oil and Gas Sector Greenhouse Gas Emissions Cap". Specifically, communication detailed that the proposed emissions cap would negatively impact economic sectors across Canada.
Communicating with the government regarding the feasibility and impacts of the proposed "proposed Clean Electricity Regulations", including the 'What We Heard Report' released February 16, 2024. Specifically, communication detailed that the proposed Clean Electricity Regulations, as drafted, would negatively impact Alberta's electricity grid.
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Reported by Deborah Yedlin · In-house (organization)
- Zachary Nixon · Regional Advisor, Prime Minister's Office (PMO)
Communicating with the government regarding the impacts of amendments outlined in Bill C-59 An Act to implement certain provisions of the fall economic statement tabled in Parliament on November 1, 2023, and certain provisions of the budget tabled in Parliament on March 28, 2023. Specifically, communication detailed that the proposed amendments to section 74.01(1)(B.2) of the Competition Act may adversely impact the business community. Read more
Communicating with the government regarding the feasibility and impacts of the proposed "proposed Clean Electricity Regulations", including the 'What We Heard Report' released February 16, 2024. Specifically, communication detailed that the proposed Clean Electricity Regulations, as drafted, would negatively impact Alberta's electricity grid.
Communicating with the government regarding the feasibility and impacts of the proposed "Regulatory Framework for an Oil and Gas Sector Greenhouse Gas Emissions Cap". Specifically, communication detailed that the proposed emissions cap would negatively impact economic sectors across Canada.
General communication with the Federal Government inquiring about opportunities to support Calgary Chamber of Commerce programming to support businesses, particularly small business.
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Reported by Deborah Yedlin · In-house (organization)
- Matt Jeneroux · Member of Parliament
General communication with respect to initiatives and policies that impact Calgary's business community, both positively and negatively, relative to other jurisdictions. Read more
General communication with the Federal Government inquiring about opportunities to support Calgary Chamber of Commerce programming to support businesses, particularly small business.
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Reported by Deborah Yedlin · In-house (organization)
- Gérard Deltell · Member of Parliament
Communicating with the government regarding the impacts of amendments outlined in Bill C-59 An Act to implement certain provisions of the fall economic statement tabled in Parliament on November 1, 2023, and certain provisions of the budget tabled in Parliament on March 28, 2023. Specifically, communication detailed that the proposed amendments to section 74.01(1)(B.2) of the Competition Act may adversely impact the business community. Read more
General communication with the Federal Government inquiring about opportunities to support Calgary Chamber of Commerce programming to support businesses, particularly small business.
Communicating with the government regarding the feasibility and impacts of the proposed "Regulatory Framework for an Oil and Gas Sector Greenhouse Gas Emissions Cap". Specifically, communication detailed that the proposed emissions cap would negatively impact economic sectors across Canada.
Communicating with the government regarding the feasibility and impacts of the proposed "proposed Clean Electricity Regulations", including the 'What We Heard Report' released February 16, 2024. Specifically, communication detailed that the proposed Clean Electricity Regulations, as drafted, would negatively impact Alberta's electricity grid.
General communication with respect to climate and decarbonization policies and Canada's competitiveness relative to other jurisdictions.
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Reported by Deborah Yedlin · In-house (organization)
- Paul Moen · Chief of Staff, Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
- Victoria Dempster · Senior Advisor, House of Commons
General communication with respect to initiatives and policies that impact Calgary's business community, both positively and negatively, relative to other jurisdictions. Read more
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Reported by Deborah Yedlin · In-house (organization)
- Greg McLean · Member of Parliament
- Alysha Gillen · Administrative Assistant, House of Commons
Communicating with the government regarding the impacts of amendments outlined in Bill C-59 An Act to implement certain provisions of the fall economic statement tabled in Parliament on November 1, 2023, and certain provisions of the budget tabled in Parliament on March 28, 2023. Specifically, communication detailed that the proposed amendments to section 74.01(1)(B.2) of the Competition Act may adversely impact the business community. Read more
Communicating with the government regarding the drafting and passing of the proposed Carbon Capture, Utilization and Storage Investment Tax Credit legislation.
General communication with respect to initiatives and policies that impact Calgary's business community, both positively and negatively, relative to other jurisdictions.
Communicating with the government regarding the feasibility and impacts of the proposed "Regulatory Framework for an Oil and Gas Sector Greenhouse Gas Emissions Cap". Specifically, communication detailed that the proposed emissions cap would negatively impact economic sectors across Canada.
General communication with respect to climate and decarbonization policies and Canada's competitiveness relative to other jurisdictions.
General communication with the Federal Government inquiring about opportunities to support Calgary Chamber of Commerce programming to support businesses, particularly small business.
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Reported by Deborah Yedlin · In-house (organization)
- Chris Padfield · Assistant Secretary to the Cabinet, Clean Growth, Privy Council Office (PCO)
Communicating with the government regarding the drafting and passing of the proposed Carbon Capture, Utilization and Storage Investment Tax Credit legislation. Read more
Communicating with the government regarding the impacts of amendments outlined in Bill C-59 An Act to implement certain provisions of the fall economic statement tabled in Parliament on November 1, 2023, and certain provisions of the budget tabled in Parliament on March 28, 2023. Specifically, communication detailed that the proposed amendments to section 74.01(1)(B.2) of the Competition Act may adversely impact the business community.
Communicating with the government regarding the feasibility and impacts of the proposed "proposed Clean Electricity Regulations", including the 'What We Heard Report' released February 16, 2024. Specifically, communication detailed that the proposed Clean Electricity Regulations, as drafted, would negatively impact Alberta's electricity grid.
General communication with respect to initiatives and policies that impact Calgary's business community, both positively and negatively, relative to other jurisdictions.
Communicating with the government regarding the feasibility and impacts of the proposed "Regulatory Framework for an Oil and Gas Sector Greenhouse Gas Emissions Cap". Specifically, communication detailed that the proposed emissions cap would negatively impact economic sectors across Canada.
General communication with respect to climate and decarbonization policies and Canada's competitiveness relative to other jurisdictions.
General communication with the Federal Government inquiring about opportunities to support Calgary Chamber of Commerce programming to support businesses, particularly small business.
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Reported by Deborah Yedlin · In-house (organization)
- Joanna Dafoe · Chief of Staff to the Minister, Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)
- Liam Olsen · Regional Advisor, Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)
Communicating with the government regarding the drafting and passing of the proposed Carbon Capture, Utilization and Storage Investment Tax Credit legislation. Read more
Communicating with the government regarding the impacts of amendments outlined in Bill C-59 An Act to implement certain provisions of the fall economic statement tabled in Parliament on November 1, 2023, and certain provisions of the budget tabled in Parliament on March 28, 2023. Specifically, communication detailed that the proposed amendments to section 74.01(1)(B.2) of the Competition Act may adversely impact the business community.
Communicating with the government regarding the feasibility and impacts of the proposed "proposed Clean Electricity Regulations", including the 'What We Heard Report' released February 16, 2024. Specifically, communication detailed that the proposed Clean Electricity Regulations, as drafted, would negatively impact Alberta's electricity grid.
General communication with respect to climate and decarbonization policies and Canada's competitiveness relative to other jurisdictions.
Communicating with the government regarding the feasibility and impacts of the proposed "Regulatory Framework for an Oil and Gas Sector Greenhouse Gas Emissions Cap". Specifically, communication detailed that the proposed emissions cap would negatively impact economic sectors across Canada.
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Reported by Deborah Yedlin · In-house (organization)
- Shuvaloy Majumdar · Member of Parliament
- Sam Parker · Members Assistant, House of Commons
Communicating with the government regarding the feasibility and impacts of the proposed "Regulatory Framework for an Oil and Gas Sector Greenhouse Gas Emissions Cap". Specifically, communication detailed that the proposed emissions cap would negatively impact economic sectors across Canada. Read more
General communication with respect to initiatives and policies that impact Calgary's business community, both positively and negatively, relative to other jurisdictions.
Communicating with the government regarding the impacts of amendments outlined in Bill C-59 An Act to implement certain provisions of the fall economic statement tabled in Parliament on November 1, 2023, and certain provisions of the budget tabled in Parliament on March 28, 2023. Specifically, communication detailed that the proposed amendments to section 74.01(1)(B.2) of the Competition Act may adversely impact the business community.
General communication with the Federal Government inquiring about opportunities to support Calgary Chamber of Commerce programming to support businesses, particularly small business.
Communicating with the government regarding the feasibility and impacts of the proposed "proposed Clean Electricity Regulations", including the 'What We Heard Report' released February 16, 2024. Specifically, communication detailed that the proposed Clean Electricity Regulations, as drafted, would negatively impact Alberta's electricity grid.
General communication with respect to climate and decarbonization policies and Canada's competitiveness relative to other jurisdictions.
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Reported by Deborah Yedlin · In-house (organization)
- Ian Foucher · Chief of Staff to the Minister, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
General communication with respect to initiatives and policies that impact Calgary's business community, both positively and negatively, relative to other jurisdictions. Read more
General communication with the Federal Government inquiring about opportunities to support Calgary Chamber of Commerce programming to support businesses, particularly small business.
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.