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Lobbying by United Fisheries Conservation Alliance (UFCA): 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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United Fisheries Conservation Alliance (UFCA)

Meetings this Parliament
13
With MPs
6
Since Nov 2021
13
Active registrations
1

Most recent reported meeting: Sep 21, 2026.

Registrations in effect

Consultant In effect since Jun 16, 2025

Consultant Michel Samson of Cox & Palmer

Consultant lobbyists

  • Michel Samson

Institutions they may lobby: Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA), Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO), House of Commons, Justice Canada (JC), Senate of Canada

What they're lobbying on (2)
  • United Fisheries Conservation Alliance continues to advocate on behalf of commercial fishermen and those that rely on a sustainable fishery and intend to bring our concerns forward to representatives of the Government of Canada. Clear rules, regulations, compliance, and enforcement are needed. We recognize and acknowledge the importance of cooperation with Indigenous communities, and that Indigenous fishermen have a right to fish for commercial, food, social, and ceremonial purposes. We expect the Fisheries Act will be applied to any pursuit of a Moderate Livelihood fishery.
  • UFCA seeks to have the federal government, Department of Fisheries and the Department of Justice enforce existing rules and regulations under the Fisheries Act to ensure the safe and orderly pursuit of the commercial and Indigenous fisheries.

Registration 935493-381307-2. Look it up in the official Registry

Reported meetings

Spreadsheet

  • Reported by Michel Samson · Consultant

    • Neil MacIsaac · Chief of Staff to the Minister, Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO)
    UFCA seeks to have the federal government, Department of Fisheries and the Department of Justice enforce existing rules and regulations under the Fisheries Act to ensure the safe and orderly pursuit of the commercial and Indigenous fisheries. Read more

    United Fisheries Conservation Alliance continues to advocate on behalf of commercial fishermen and those that rely on a sustainable fishery and intend to bring our concerns forward to representatives of the Government of Canada. Clear rules, regulations, compliance, and enforcement are needed. We recognize and acknowledge the importance of cooperation with Indigenous communities, and that Indigenous fishermen have a right to fish for commercial, food, social, and ceremonial purposes. We expect the Fisheries Act will be applied to any pursuit of a Moderate Livelihood fishery.

    Official report

  • Reported by Michel Samson · Consultant

    • Neil MacIsaac · Chief of Staff to the Minister, Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO)
    United Fisheries Conservation Alliance continues to advocate on behalf of commercial fishermen and those that rely on a sustainable fishery and intend to bring our concerns forward to representatives of the Government of Canada. Clear rules, regulations, compliance, and enforcement are needed. We recognize and acknowledge the importance of cooperation with Indigenous communities, and that Indigenous fishermen have a right to fish for commercial, food, social, and ceremonial purposes. We expect the Fisheries Act will be applied to any pursuit of a Moderate Livelihood fishery. Read more

    Official report

  • Reported by Michel Samson · Consultant

    • Neil MacIsaac · Chief of Staff to the Minister, Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO)
    United Fisheries Conservation Alliance continues to advocate on behalf of commercial fishermen and those that rely on a sustainable fishery and intend to bring our concerns forward to representatives of the Government of Canada. Clear rules, regulations, compliance, and enforcement are needed. We recognize and acknowledge the importance of cooperation with Indigenous communities, and that Indigenous fishermen have a right to fish for commercial, food, social, and ceremonial purposes. We expect the Fisheries Act will be applied to any pursuit of a Moderate Livelihood fishery. Read more

    Official report

  • Reported by Michel Samson · Consultant

    • Joanne Thompson · Minister, Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO)
    • Annette Gibbons · Deputy Minister, Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO)
    • Neil MacIsaac · Chief of Staff to the Minister, Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO)
    • Michael Ferguson · Senior Regional Advisor- Maritimes, Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO)
    UFCA seeks to have the federal government, Department of Fisheries and the Department of Justice enforce existing rules and regulations under the Fisheries Act to ensure the safe and orderly pursuit of the commercial and Indigenous fisheries. Read more

    United Fisheries Conservation Alliance continues to advocate on behalf of commercial fishermen and those that rely on a sustainable fishery and intend to bring our concerns forward to representatives of the Government of Canada. Clear rules, regulations, compliance, and enforcement are needed. We recognize and acknowledge the importance of cooperation with Indigenous communities, and that Indigenous fishermen have a right to fish for commercial, food, social, and ceremonial purposes. We expect the Fisheries Act will be applied to any pursuit of a Moderate Livelihood fishery.

    Official report

  • Reported by Michel Samson · Consultant

    • Neil MacIsaac · Chief of Staff to the Minister, Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO)
    UFCA seeks to have the federal government, Department of Fisheries and the Department of Justice enforce existing rules and regulations under the Fisheries Act to ensure the safe and orderly pursuit of the commercial and Indigenous fisheries. Read more

    United Fisheries Conservation Alliance continues to advocate on behalf of commercial fishermen and those that rely on a sustainable fishery and intend to bring our concerns forward to representatives of the Government of Canada. Clear rules, regulations, compliance, and enforcement are needed. We recognize and acknowledge the importance of cooperation with Indigenous communities, and that Indigenous fishermen have a right to fish for commercial, food, social, and ceremonial purposes. We expect the Fisheries Act will be applied to any pursuit of a Moderate Livelihood fishery.

    Official report

  • Reported by Michel Samson · Consultant

    United Fisheries Conservation Alliance continues to advocate on behalf of commercial fishermen and those that rely on a sustainable fishery and intend to bring our concerns forward to representatives of the Government of Canada. Clear rules, regulations, compliance, and enforcement are needed. We recognize and acknowledge the importance of cooperation with Indigenous communities, and that Indigenous fishermen have a right to fish for commercial, food, social, and ceremonial purposes. We expect the Fisheries Act will be applied to any pursuit of a Moderate Livelihood fishery. Read more

    UFCA seeks to have the federal government, Department of Fisheries and the Department of Justice enforce existing rules and regulations under the Fisheries Act to ensure the safe and orderly pursuit of the commercial and Indigenous fisheries.

    Official report

  • Reported by Michel Samson · Consultant

    UFCA seeks to have the federal government, Department of Fisheries and the Department of Justice enforce existing rules and regulations under the Fisheries Act to ensure the safe and orderly pursuit of the commercial and Indigenous fisheries. Read more

    United Fisheries Conservation Alliance continues to advocate on behalf of commercial fishermen and those that rely on a sustainable fishery and intend to bring our concerns forward to representatives of the Government of Canada. Clear rules, regulations, compliance, and enforcement are needed. We recognize and acknowledge the importance of cooperation with Indigenous communities, and that Indigenous fishermen have a right to fish for commercial, food, social, and ceremonial purposes. We expect the Fisheries Act will be applied to any pursuit of a Moderate Livelihood fishery.

    Official report

  • Reported by Michel Samson · Consultant

    • Jessica Fancy-Landry · MP, House of Commons
    UFCA seeks to have the federal government, Department of Fisheries and the Department of Justice enforce existing rules and regulations under the Fisheries Act to ensure the safe and orderly pursuit of the commercial and Indigenous fisheries. Read more

    United Fisheries Conservation Alliance continues to advocate on behalf of commercial fishermen and those that rely on a sustainable fishery and intend to bring our concerns forward to representatives of the Government of Canada. Clear rules, regulations, compliance, and enforcement are needed. We recognize and acknowledge the importance of cooperation with Indigenous communities, and that Indigenous fishermen have a right to fish for commercial, food, social, and ceremonial purposes. We expect the Fisheries Act will be applied to any pursuit of a Moderate Livelihood fishery.

    Official report

  • Reported by Michel Samson · Consultant

    UFCA seeks to have the federal government, Department of Fisheries and the Department of Justice enforce existing rules and regulations under the Fisheries Act to ensure the safe and orderly pursuit of the commercial and Indigenous fisheries. Read more

    United Fisheries Conservation Alliance continues to advocate on behalf of commercial fishermen and those that rely on a sustainable fishery and intend to bring our concerns forward to representatives of the Government of Canada. Clear rules, regulations, compliance, and enforcement are needed. We recognize and acknowledge the importance of cooperation with Indigenous communities, and that Indigenous fishermen have a right to fish for commercial, food, social, and ceremonial purposes. We expect the Fisheries Act will be applied to any pursuit of a Moderate Livelihood fishery.

    Official report

  • Reported by Michel Samson · Consultant

    UFCA seeks to have the federal government, Department of Fisheries and the Department of Justice enforce existing rules and regulations under the Fisheries Act to ensure the safe and orderly pursuit of the commercial and Indigenous fisheries. Read more

    United Fisheries Conservation Alliance continues to advocate on behalf of commercial fishermen and those that rely on a sustainable fishery and intend to bring our concerns forward to representatives of the Government of Canada. Clear rules, regulations, compliance, and enforcement are needed. We recognize and acknowledge the importance of cooperation with Indigenous communities, and that Indigenous fishermen have a right to fish for commercial, food, social, and ceremonial purposes. We expect the Fisheries Act will be applied to any pursuit of a Moderate Livelihood fishery.

    Official report

  • Reported by Michel Samson · Consultant

    • Allister Surette · Senator, Senate of Canada
    UFCA seeks to have the federal government, Department of Fisheries and the Department of Justice enforce existing rules and regulations under the Fisheries Act to ensure the safe and orderly pursuit of the commercial and Indigenous fisheries. Read more

    United Fisheries Conservation Alliance continues to advocate on behalf of commercial fishermen and those that rely on a sustainable fishery and intend to bring our concerns forward to representatives of the Government of Canada. Clear rules, regulations, compliance, and enforcement are needed. We recognize and acknowledge the importance of cooperation with Indigenous communities, and that Indigenous fishermen have a right to fish for commercial, food, social, and ceremonial purposes. We expect the Fisheries Act will be applied to any pursuit of a Moderate Livelihood fishery.

    Official report

  • Reported by Michel Samson · Consultant

    • Joanne Thompson · Minister, Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO)
    • Annette Gibbons · Deputy Minister, Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO)
    • Neil Macisaac · Chief of Staff to the Minister, Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO)
    UFCA seeks to have the federal government, Department of Fisheries and the Department of Justice enforce existing rules and regulations under the Fisheries Act to ensure the safe and orderly pursuit of the commercial and Indigenous fisheries. Read more

    United Fisheries Conservation Alliance continues to advocate on behalf of commercial fishermen and those that rely on a sustainable fishery and intend to bring our concerns forward to representatives of the Government of Canada. Clear rules, regulations, compliance, and enforcement are needed. We recognize and acknowledge the importance of cooperation with Indigenous communities, and that Indigenous fishermen have a right to fish for commercial, food, social, and ceremonial purposes. We expect the Fisheries Act will be applied to any pursuit of a Moderate Livelihood fishery.

    Official report

  • Reported by Michel Samson · Consultant

    • Neil MacIsaac · Chief of Staff to the Minister, Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO)
    UFCA seeks to have the federal government, Department of Fisheries and the Department of Justice enforce existing rules and regulations under the Fisheries Act to ensure the safe and orderly pursuit of the commercial and Indigenous fisheries. Read more

    United Fisheries Conservation Alliance continues to advocate on behalf of commercial fishermen and those that rely on a sustainable fishery and intend to bring our concerns forward to representatives of the Government of Canada. Clear rules, regulations, compliance, and enforcement are needed. We recognize and acknowledge the importance of cooperation with Indigenous communities, and that Indigenous fishermen have a right to fish for commercial, food, social, and ceremonial purposes. We expect the Fisheries Act will be applied to any pursuit of a Moderate Livelihood fishery.

    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.