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Lobbying by Canadian Gaming Association (CGA): 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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Canadian Gaming Association (CGA)

Meetings this Parliament
17
With MPs
8
Since Nov 2021
17
Active registrations
1

Most recent reported meeting: Sep 17, 2026.

Bills they've lobbied on

Named in their own descriptions of meetings or of their registration. Their words are quoted below each bill.

Who they meet

Since the current Parliament opened.

MPs

Institutions

  • House of Commons9
  • Justice Canada (JC)3
  • Public Safety Canada (PS)2
  • Canadian Heritage (PCH)2
  • Prime Minister's Office (PMO)1
  • Finance Canada (FIN)1
  • Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)1

Registrations in effect

Consultant In effect since Jul 20, 2026

Consultant Michael Penney of PAA Advisory | Conseils

Consultant lobbyists

  • Michael Penney Former public office holder

    Formerly Deputy Chief of Staff and Executive Director, Parliamentary Affairs, Office of the Government Representative in the Senate, Senate of Canada (2021–2025)

    Formerly Director of Parliamentary Affairs and Issues Management, Office of the Government Representative in the Senate, Senate of Canada (2019–2021)

    Formerly Deputy Director, Parliamentary Affairs and Issues Management, Office of the Government Representative in the Senate, Senate of Canada (2018–2019)

    Formerly Parliamentary Affairs Advisor, Office of the Government Representative in the Senate, Senate of Canada (2016–2018)

  • Michael Penney Former public office holder

    Formerly Deputy Chief of Staff and Executive Director, Parliamentary Affairs, Office of the Government Representative in the Senate, Senate of Canada (2021–2025)

    Formerly Director of Parliamentary Affairs and Issues Management, Office of the Government Representative in the Senate, Senate of Canada (2019–2021)

    Formerly Deputy Director, Parliamentary Affairs and Issues Management, Office of the Government Representative in the Senate, Senate of Canada (2018–2019)

    Formerly Parliamentary Affairs Advisor, Office of the Government Representative in the Senate, Senate of Canada (2016–2018)

  • Michael Penney Former public office holder

    Formerly Deputy Chief of Staff and Executive Director, Parliamentary Affairs, Office of the Government Representative in the Senate, Senate of Canada (2016–2025)

Institutions they may lobby: Canadian Heritage (PCH), Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC), Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC), Finance Canada (FIN), Financial Transactions and Reports Analysis Centre of Canada (FINTRAC), Health Canada (HC), House of Commons, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED), Justice Canada (JC), Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada (OPC), Prime Minister's Office (PMO), Privy Council Office (PCO), Public Safety Canada (PS), Senate of Canada

What they're lobbying on (5)
  • Matters relating to the regulation, licensing, and oversight of gaming and gambling activities in Canada, including federal–provincial jurisdictional frameworks.
  • Matters relating to data privacy, consumer protection, and the collection, use, disclosure, and protection of personal and financial information as they apply to the gambling and gaming sector. This includes Bill C-36, An Act to enact the Protecting Privacy and Consumer Data Act, to amend the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act and to make amendments to other Acts.
  • Matters relating to gambling and gaming advertising, including marketing standards, consumer protection measures, player protection, and responsible advertising practices. This includes Bill S-211, An Act respecting a national framework on sports betting advertising, and Bill C-34, the Safe Social Media Act.
  • Matters relating to Section 207 of the Criminal Code of Canada and related provisions governing the lawful authority and oversight of gambling activities in Canada, including casino gaming, sports betting, lotteries, charitable gaming, horse racing, and online gaming. This includes Bill S-241, An Act to amend the Criminal Code and the Indian Act.
  • Matters relating to the Proceeds of Crime (Money Laundering) and Terrorist Financing Act (PCMLTFA) and associated regulations as they apply to the gambling and gaming sector, including anti–money laundering and counter–terrorist financing compliance measures. This includes Bill C-29, An Act to establish the Financial Crimes Agency and to make consequential amendments to certain Acts and regulations.

Registration 961876-382366-5. Look it up in the official Registry

Reported meetings

Spreadsheet

  • Reported by Michael Penney · Consultant

    • Mackenzy Metcalfe · Policy Advisor, Finance Canada (FIN)

    C-29

    Matters relating to the Proceeds of Crime (Money Laundering) and Terrorist Financing Act (PCMLTFA) and associated regulations as they apply to the gambling and gaming sector, including anti–money laundering and counter–terrorist financing compliance measures. This includes Bill C-29, An Act to establish the Financial Crimes Agency and to make consequential amendments to certain Acts and regulations. Read more

    Official report

  • Reported by Michael Penney · Consultant

    • Julie Harb · Policy Advisor, Prime Minister's Office (PMO)

    C-34 S-211

    Matters relating to gambling and gaming advertising, including marketing standards, consumer protection measures, player protection, and responsible advertising practices. This includes Bill S-211, An Act respecting a national framework on sports betting advertising, and Bill C-34, the Safe Social Media Act. Read more

    Official report

  • Reported by Michael Penney · Consultant

    • Thomas Law · Senior Policy Advisor, Justice Canada (JC)

    C-29 C-34 S-211

    Matters relating to the Proceeds of Crime (Money Laundering) and Terrorist Financing Act (PCMLTFA) and associated regulations as they apply to the gambling and gaming sector, including anti–money laundering and counter–terrorist financing compliance measures. This includes Bill C-29, An Act to establish the Financial Crimes Agency and to make consequential amendments to certain Acts and regulations. Read more

    Matters relating to gambling and gaming advertising, including marketing standards, consumer protection measures, player protection, and responsible advertising practices. This includes Bill S-211, An Act respecting a national framework on sports betting advertising, and Bill C-34, the Safe Social Media Act.

    Official report

  • Reported by Michael Penney · Consultant

    • Thomas Law · Senior Advisor, Policy and Regional Affairs (Ontario), Justice Canada (JC)

    S-211

    Matters relating to the framework for gaming regulation in Canada, including provincial regulatory regimes and gaming advertising regulation. The creation of a national sports betting advertising framework, such as Bill S-211, An Act respecting a national framework on sports betting advertising. Read more

    Official report

  • Reported by Michael Penney · Consultant

    • Ruby Sahota · Member of Parliament, Secretary of State (Combatting Crime)
    • Rob Jamieson · Chief of Staff, Public Safety Canada (PS)

    C-12 C-2 S-211

    All matters related to Proceeds of Crime (Money Laundering) and Terrorist Financing Act (PCMLFTA) and its regulations related to the gambling industry, such as Bill C-2, the Strong Borders Act, and Bill C-12, the Strengthening Canada's Immigration System and Borders Act. Read more

    Matters relating to the framework for gaming regulation in Canada, including provincial regulatory regimes and gaming advertising regulation. The creation of a national sports betting advertising framework, such as Bill S-211, An Act respecting a national framework on sports betting advertising.

    Official report

  • Reported by Michael Penney · Consultant

    S-211

    Matters related to Section 207 and other sections of Criminal Code of Canada as they related to the provision and oversight of gambling in Canada including casino gaming, sports betting, lotteries, charitable gaming, horse racing and online gaming. Read more

    Matters relating to the framework for gaming regulation in Canada, including provincial regulatory regimes and gaming advertising regulation. The creation of a national sports betting advertising framework, such as Bill S-211, An Act respecting a national framework on sports betting advertising.

    Official report

  • Reported by Michael Penney · Consultant

    • Andrew Scheer · Member of Parliament
    • Kenzie Potter · Chief of Staff, House of Commons

    S-211

    Matters relating to the framework for gaming regulation in Canada, including provincial regulatory regimes and gaming advertising regulation. The creation of a national sports betting advertising framework, such as Bill S-211, An Act respecting a national framework on sports betting advertising. Read more

    Official report

  • Reported by Michael Penney · Consultant

    • Kyle Leonard · Director of Stakeholder Relations, Public Safety Canada (PS)

    C-12 C-2 S-211

    All matters related to Proceeds of Crime (Money Laundering) and Terrorist Financing Act (PCMLFTA) and its regulations related to the gambling industry, such as Bill C-2, the Strong Borders Act, and Bill C-12, the Strengthening Canada's Immigration System and Borders Act. Read more

    Matters relating to the framework for gaming regulation in Canada, including provincial regulatory regimes and gaming advertising regulation. The creation of a national sports betting advertising framework, such as Bill S-211, An Act respecting a national framework on sports betting advertising.

    Official report

  • Reported by Michael Penney · Consultant

    • Morgan MacDougall-Milne · Director of Litigation, Justice Canada (JC)
    • Keith Torrie · Senior Advisor, Justice Canada (JC)

    S-211

    Matters relating to the framework for gaming regulation in Canada, including provincial regulatory regimes and gaming advertising regulation. The creation of a national sports betting advertising framework, such as Bill S-211, An Act respecting a national framework on sports betting advertising. Read more

    Official report

  • Reported by Michael Penney · Consultant

    • David Myles · Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Canadian Culture and Identity
    • Darren Choi · Senior Policy Advisor, Canadian Heritage (PCH)
    • Anika Riopel · Atlantic Affairs Advisor and Parliamentary Secretary Assistant, Canadian Heritage (PCH)

    S-211

    Matters relating to the framework for gaming regulation in Canada, including provincial regulatory regimes and gaming advertising regulation. The creation of a national sports betting advertising framework, such as Bill S-211, An Act respecting a national framework on sports betting advertising. Read more

    Official report

  • Reported by Michael Penney · Consultant

    S-211

    Matters relating to the framework for gaming regulation in Canada, including provincial regulatory regimes and gaming advertising regulation. The creation of a national sports betting advertising framework, such as Bill S-211, An Act respecting a national framework on sports betting advertising. Read more

    Official report

  • Reported by Michael Penney · Consultant

    • David Frank-Savoie · Director of Policy and Operations, Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)

    S-211

    Matters relating to the framework for gaming regulation in Canada, including provincial regulatory regimes and gaming advertising regulation. The creation of a national sports betting advertising framework, such as Bill S-211, An Act respecting a national framework on sports betting advertising. Read more

    Official report

  • Reported by Michael Penney · Consultant

    • Lisa Hepfner · Member of Parliament
    • Glen McInnis · Legislative Assistant, House of Commons

    S-211

    Matters relating to the framework for gaming regulation in Canada, including provincial regulatory regimes and gaming advertising regulation. The creation of a national sports betting advertising framework, such as Bill S-211, An Act respecting a national framework on sports betting advertising. Read more

    Official report

  • Reported by Michael Penney · Consultant

    S-211

    Matters relating to the framework for gaming regulation in Canada, including provincial regulatory regimes and gaming advertising regulation. The creation of a national sports betting advertising framework, such as Bill S-211, An Act respecting a national framework on sports betting advertising. Read more

    Official report

  • Reported by Michael Penney · Consultant

    S-211

    Matters relating to the framework for gaming regulation in Canada, including provincial regulatory regimes and gaming advertising regulation. The creation of a national sports betting advertising framework, such as Bill S-211, An Act respecting a national framework on sports betting advertising. Read more

    Official report

  • Reported by Michael Penney · Consultant

    • Racim Bedjaoui · Parliamentary Assistant, House of Commons

    C-12 C-2 S-211

    All matters related to Proceeds of Crime (Money Laundering) and Terrorist Financing Act (PCMLFTA) and its regulations related to the gambling industry, such as Bill C-2, the Strong Borders Act, and Bill C-12, the Strengthening Canada's Immigration System and Borders Act. Read more

    Matters relating to the framework for gaming regulation in Canada, including provincial regulatory regimes and gaming advertising regulation. The creation of a national sports betting advertising framework, such as Bill S-211, An Act respecting a national framework on sports betting advertising.

    Official report

  • Reported by Michael Penney · Consultant

    • Darren Choi · Senior Policy Advisor, Canadian Heritage (PCH)

    S-211

    Matters relating to the framework for gaming regulation in Canada, including provincial regulatory regimes and gaming advertising regulation. The creation of a national sports betting advertising framework, such as Bill S-211, An Act respecting a national framework on sports betting advertising. Read more

    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.