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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.

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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.

Registrations in effect

In-house (organization) In effect since Oct 2, 2026 Receives government funding

Filed by Deborah Yedlin, President & CEO

Lobbyists

  • 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)
  • 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

Spreadsheet

  • Reported by Deborah Yedlin · In-house (organization)

    • Savannah DeWolfe · Chief of Staff to the Minister, 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

    Official report

  • Reported by Deborah Yedlin · In-house (organization)

    • Sean Fraser · Minister of Housing, Infrastructure and Communities
    • Kelly Gillis · Deputy Minister, Infrastructure Canada (INFC)
    • Liam MacKinnon · Senior Advisor, Infrastructure Canada (INFC)
    General communication with respect to initiatives and policies that impact Calgary's business community, both positively and negatively, relative to other jurisdictions. Read more

    Official report

  • Reported by Deborah Yedlin · In-house (organization)

    • François-Philippe Champagne · Minister of Innovation, Sciences and Economic Development, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
    • Rachel Bendayan · Parliamentary Secretary
    • Louis Hamann · Senior Advisor, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
    • Lisa Xie · Regional Advisor, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
    and 1 more
    • 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

    Official report

  • Reported by Deborah Yedlin · In-house (organization)

    General communication with respect to initiatives and policies that impact Calgary's business community, both positively and negatively, relative to other jurisdictions. Read more

    Official report

  • Reported by Deborah Yedlin · In-house (organization)

    • Anita Anand · President of the Treasury Board, Treasury Board Of Canada Secretariat (TBS)
    • Carlos Pena · Special Assistant, Policy, 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

    Official report

  • Reported by Deborah Yedlin · In-house (organization)

    • Marc Miller · Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship of Canada, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC)
    • Mike Burton · Chief of Staff, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC)
    General communication with respect to initiatives and policies that impact Calgary's business community, both positively and negatively, relative to other jurisdictions. Read more

    Official report

  • Reported by Deborah Yedlin · In-house (organization)

    • Chrystia Freeland · Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, House of Commons
    • 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 respect to climate and decarbonization policies and Canada's competitiveness relative to other jurisdictions.

    Official report

  • Reported by Deborah Yedlin · In-house (organization)

    • Michele Evans · Assistant Deputy Minister, Alberta, Prairies Economic Development Canada (PrairiesCan)
    General communication with respect to initiatives and policies that impact Calgary's business community, both positively and negatively, relative to other jurisdictions. Read more

    Official report

  • Reported by Deborah Yedlin · In-house (organization)

    HousingImmigrationSmall BusinessTaxation and Finance

    Official report

  • Reported by Deborah Yedlin · In-house (organization)

    • Justin Mohr · Regional Advisor (Indigenous Policy), Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)

    Economic DevelopmentEmployment and TrainingEnergyEnvironmentTaxation and Finance

    Official report

  • Reported by Deborah Yedlin · In-house (organization)

    • Laura Mitchell · Deputy Chief of Staff, Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)

    EnergyEnvironment

    Official report

  • Reported by Deborah Yedlin · In-house (organization)

    • Zach Parkkari · Director of Parliamentary Affairs, House of Commons

    EnergyEnvironmentTaxation and Finance

    Official report

  • Reported by Deborah Yedlin · In-house (organization)

    • Kyle Harrietha · Chief of Staff to the Minister, Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)

    Economic DevelopmentEnergyEnvironmentTaxation and Finance

    Official report

  • Reported by Deborah Yedlin · In-house (organization)

    • Randi Anderson · Chief of Staff to the Minister, Indigenous Services Canada (ISC)
    • Danielle Louzado · Policy Advisor, Indigenous Services Canada (ISC)

    Economic DevelopmentSmall BusinessTaxation and Finance

    Official report

  • Reported by Deborah Yedlin · In-house (organization)

    • Liam Olsen · Regional Advisor, Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)

    EnergyEnvironmentTaxation and Finance

    Official report

  • Reported by Deborah Yedlin · In-house (organization)

    • Galen Richardson · Senior Regional Advisor, West and North, Finance Canada (FIN)

    Economic DevelopmentEnergyEnvironmentTaxation and FinanceTelecommunications

    Official report

  • Reported by Deborah Yedlin · In-house (organization)

    • Rechie Valdez · Member of Parliament, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
    • Jibril Hussein · Regional Advisor, Prairies and North, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
    • Kendra Wilcox · Acting Chief of Staff, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)

    Small Business

    Official report

  • Reported by Deborah Yedlin · In-house (organization)

    • Anita Anand · President of the Treasury Board, Treasury Board Of Canada Secretariat (TBS)
    • Sher Rodrigo · Director of Operations, Treasury Board Of Canada Secretariat (TBS)
    • Kiana Pilon · Communications Assistant, Treasury Board Of Canada Secretariat (TBS)

    Economic DevelopmentEnergyEnvironmentInfrastructureInternal TradeInternational TradeSmall Business

    Official report

  • Reported by Deborah Yedlin · In-house (organization)

    • Galen Richardson · Senior Regional Advisor, West and North, Finance Canada (FIN)

    BudgetClimateEnergyEnvironmentSmall Business

    Official report

  • Reported by Deborah Yedlin · In-house (organization)

    • Ben Chin · Senior Advisor, Prime Minister's Office (PMO)
    • Harry Orbach-Miller · Policy Advisor and Senior Coordinator, Prime Minister's Office (PMO)

    BudgetClimateEnergyEnvironment

    Official report

  • Reported by Deborah Yedlin · In-house (organization)

    • Ian Foucher · Chief of Staff to the Minister, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)

    BudgetClimateEnergyEnvironment

    Official report

  • Reported by Deborah Yedlin · In-house (organization)

    • Kyle Harrietha · Director of Parliamentary Affairs / Deputy Chief of Staff, Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)

    BudgetClimateEnergyEnvironment

    Official report

  • Reported by Deborah Yedlin · In-house (organization)

    • Liam Olsen · Regional Advisor, Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)

    BudgetClimateEnergyEnvironment

    Official report

  • Reported by Deborah Yedlin · In-house (organization)

    • Raymonde Gagné · Senator, Senate of Canada
    • Pierrette Ringuette · Senator, Senate of Canada
    • Marc Gold · Senator, Senate of Canada
    • Patti LaBoucane-Benson · Senator, Senate of Canada
    and 5 more
    • Donald Neil Plett · Senator, Senate of Canada
    • Scott Tannas · Senator, Senate of Canada
    • Patti LaBoucane-Benson · Senator, Senate of Canada
    • Paula Simons · Senator, Senate of Canada
    • Karen Sorensen · Senator, Senate of Canada

    AgricultureBudgetClimateEnergyEnvironmentMiningNatural ResourcesSmall BusinessTelecommunicationsTransportation

    Official report

  • Reported by Deborah Yedlin · In-house (organization)

    • Isabelle Hurley · Advisor, Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)
    • Michael Brewster · Director Of Policy, Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)

    ClimateEnvironment

    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.