Organization
Chicken Farmers of Canada
- Meetings this Parliament
- 100
- With MPs
- 41
- Since Nov 2021
- 343
- Active registrations
- 1
Most recent reported meeting: Oct 16, 2026.
Lobbying by Chicken Farmers of Canada: its registrations, its lobbyists, the bills it has named and every meeting it has reported with federal office holders since November 2021.
← LobbyingRegistrations in effect
In-house (organization) In effect since Oct 5, 2026 Receives government funding
Filed by Michael Laliberte, Executive Director
Lobbyists
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Berivan Abuzeyit · Public Affairs Officer
Former public office holder
Formerly Assistant, Senator's Office, Senate of Canada (2021–2022)
Formerly Parliamentary Coordinator, Member of Parliament, House of Commons (2018–2021)
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Brahim Zahri · Trade and Policy Analyst
Former public office holder
Formerly Assistant to the Director of Communications, Agriculture, Canadian Grain Commission (2017–2017)
- Erin Callary · Strategic Programs and Partnerships Officer
- Jan Rus · Director of Market Information & Systems
- Jean Lavallée · Director of Animal Care and Research
- Jeff deValk · Market Analyst
- Jessica Heyerhoff · Communication & Policy Officer
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Lauren Kennedy · Director of Public Affairs & Communications
Former public office holder
Formerly Summer student, House of Commons, Member of Parliament (2001–2005)
- Michael Laliberté · Chief Executive Officer
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Steve Leech · Director of Food Safety & Animal Health
Former public office holder
Formerly Agricultural Worker, Summer Student, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, Centre for Food and Animal Research (1997–1997)
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Yves Ruel · Associate Executive Director
Former public office holder
Formerly student summer job, Alma, Québec, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (1992–1993)
Formerly Special Assistant, Minister of State for Agriculture and Sollicitor General, and Consummers and Cor, Office of the Hon. Pierre Blais, (1988–1990)
Formerly student summer job, Minister of State for Agriculture, Office of the Hon. Pierre Blais (1988–1988)
Formerly Adminsitrative Assistant, Minister of State for Agriculture, Office of the Hon. Pierre Blais, (1988–1988)
Institutions they may lobby: Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC), Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA), Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA), Canadian Heritage (PCH), Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC), Farm Products Council of Canada (FPCC), Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev), Finance Canada (FIN), Global Affairs Canada (GAC), Health Canada (HC), House of Commons, Prime Minister's Office (PMO), Privy Council Office (PCO), Public Safety Canada (PS), Senate of Canada, Statistics Canada (StatCan), Veterans Affairs Canada (VAC), Women and Gender Equality (WAGE)
What they're lobbying on (16)Hide details
- Agriculture industry as it relates to growth.
- Supply management system as it relates to the chicken sector.
- Environment initiatives as they relate to the chicken industry.
- Chicken Farmers of Canada’s Raised by a Canadian Farmer Animal Care Program.
- World Trade Organization agreements (WTO) as they relate to the negotiations on agriculture.
- The Agreement on Internal Trade (AIT) as it relates to supply management.
- Regional and Bilateral Trade Negotiations with regard to possible impact on the Canadian chicken sector.
- Meat Inspection Regulations with respect to poultry processing.
- Health of Animals Act and Regulations dealing with the development and refinement of animal disease preparedness and response protocols.
- Funding for the development and implementation of on-farm programs.
- Tariff classifications, Tariff enforcement, Duties Deferral and Drawback Programs.
- Consumer Packaging and Labeling Regulations with respect to production claims on labels.
- Administration and allocation of the Tariff Rate Quota.
- Canadian Food Inspection Agency programs related to the chicken industry.
- Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement related to chicken products and the chicken sector.
- Animal Health Products (antimicrobials, vaccines, feed/water additives) availability in Canada.
Registration 936808-429-76. Look it up in the official Registry
Reported meetings
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Reported by Michael Laliberte · In-house (organization)
- Arianna Myers · Policy Advisor, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
Supply management system as it relates to the chicken sector.
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Reported by Michael Laliberte · In-house (organization)
- Heath MacDonald · Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
- Debbie Beresford-Green · Vice President of Operations, Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA)
- Tom Rosser · Assistant Deputy Minister, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
- Arianna Myers · Policy Advisor, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
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- Lawrence Hanson · Deputy Minister, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
Supply management system as it relates to the chicken sector.
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Reported by Michael Laliberte · In-house (organization)
- Kody Blois · Member of Parliament
Supply management system as it relates to the chicken sector.
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Reported by Michael Laliberte · In-house (organization)
- Matthew Smith · Chief Agriculture Negotiator and Director General, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
Regional and Bilateral Trade Negotiations with regard to possible impact on the Canadian chicken sector.
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Reported by Michael Laliberte · In-house (organization)
- Nancy Rheault · Senior Director, Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA)
- Donald Boucher · Director General, Sector Development and Analysis Directorate, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
Supply management system as it relates to the chicken sector.
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Reported by Michael Laliberte · In-house (organization)
- Mary Jane Ireland · Chief Veterinary Officer, Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA)
- Manisha Mehrotra · Director General, Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA)
- Kim Godard · Director General, Health Canada (HC)
- Marilena Bassi · Director General, Health Canada (HC)
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- Donald Boucher · Director General, Sector Development and Analysis Directorate, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
Animal Health Products (antimicrobials, vaccines, feed/water additives) availability in Canada.
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Reported by Michael Laliberte · In-house (organization)
- Izabel Czuzoj-Shulman · Director of Policy, House of Commons
Regional and Bilateral Trade Negotiations with regard to possible impact on the Canadian chicken sector.
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Reported by Michael Laliberte · In-house (organization)
- Sean Casey · Member of Parliament
Animal Health Products (antimicrobials, vaccines, feed/water additives) availability in Canada.
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Reported by Michael Laliberte · In-house (organization)
- Laura LeBel · Director of Policy, Senate of Canada
Regional and Bilateral Trade Negotiations with regard to possible impact on the Canadian chicken sector.
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Reported by Michael Laliberte · In-house (organization)
- Glen Motz · Member of Parliament
- Amina Gerba · Senator, Senate of Canada
- Julie Miville-Dechêne · Senator, Senate of Canada
- Marc Gold · Senator, Senate of Canada
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- Marty Deacon · Senator, Senate of Canada
- Pierrette Ringuette · Senator, Senate of Canada
- Robert Black · Senator, Senate of Canada
- Karen Vecchio · Member of Parliament, House of Commons
- Richard Cannings · Member of Parliament, House of Commons
- Richard Lehoux · Member of Parliament, House of Commons
- Cathay Wagantall · Member of Parliament, House of Commons
Regional and Bilateral Trade Negotiations with regard to possible impact on the Canadian chicken sector.
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Reported by Michael Laliberte · In-house (organization)
- Brian Clow · Deputy Chief of Staff, Prime Minister's Office (PMO)
Regional and Bilateral Trade Negotiations with regard to possible impact on the Canadian chicken sector.
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Reported by Michael Laliberte · In-house (organization)
- Julie Miville-Dechêne · Senator, Senate of Canada
Regional and Bilateral Trade Negotiations with regard to possible impact on the Canadian chicken sector.
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Reported by Michael Laliberte · In-house (organization)
- Mohamed-Iqbal Ravalia · Senator, Senate of Canada
Health of Animals Act and Regulations dealing with the development and refinement of animal disease preparedness and response protocols. Read more
Animal Health Products (antimicrobials, vaccines, feed/water additives) availability in Canada.
Supply management system as it relates to the chicken sector.
Chicken Farmers of Canada’s Raised by a Canadian Farmer Animal Care Program.
Regional and Bilateral Trade Negotiations with regard to possible impact on the Canadian chicken sector.
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Reported by Michael Laliberte · In-house (organization)
- Lawrence MacAulay · Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
- Donald Boucher · Director General, Sector Development and Analysis Directorate, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
Regional and Bilateral Trade Negotiations with regard to possible impact on the Canadian chicken sector. Read more
Health of Animals Act and Regulations dealing with the development and refinement of animal disease preparedness and response protocols.
Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement related to chicken products and the chicken sector.
Supply management system as it relates to the chicken sector.
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Reported by Michael Laliberte · In-house (organization)
- Michael L MacDonald · Senator, Senate of Canada
Regional and Bilateral Trade Negotiations with regard to possible impact on the Canadian chicken sector. Read more
Supply management system as it relates to the chicken sector.
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Reported by Michael Laliberte · In-house (organization)
- Simon-Pierre Savard-Tremblay · Member of Parliament, House of Commons
Supply management system as it relates to the chicken sector. Read more
Chicken Farmers of Canada’s Raised by a Canadian Farmer Animal Care Program.
Regional and Bilateral Trade Negotiations with regard to possible impact on the Canadian chicken sector.
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Reported by Michael Laliberte · In-house (organization)
- Pierre Paul-Hus · Member of Parlliament
Regional and Bilateral Trade Negotiations with regard to possible impact on the Canadian chicken sector. Read more
Animal Health Products (antimicrobials, vaccines, feed/water additives) availability in Canada.
Supply management system as it relates to the chicken sector.
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Reported by Michael Laliberte · In-house (organization)
- Michelle Ferreri · Member of Parliament, House of Commons
Supply management system as it relates to the chicken sector. Read more
Environment initiatives as they relate to the chicken industry.
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Reported by Michael Laliberte · In-house (organization)
- Larry Brock · Member of Parliament, House of Commons
Administration and allocation of the Tariff Rate Quota. Read more
Supply management system as it relates to the chicken sector.
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Reported by Michael Laliberte · In-house (organization)
- Marilou McPhedran · Senator, Senate of Canada
Chicken Farmers of Canada’s Raised by a Canadian Farmer Animal Care Program. Read more
Regional and Bilateral Trade Negotiations with regard to possible impact on the Canadian chicken sector.
Supply management system as it relates to the chicken sector.
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Reported by Michael Laliberte · In-house (organization)
- James Bezan · Member of Parliament
Chicken Farmers of Canada’s Raised by a Canadian Farmer Animal Care Program. Read more
Regional and Bilateral Trade Negotiations with regard to possible impact on the Canadian chicken sector.
Health of Animals Act and Regulations dealing with the development and refinement of animal disease preparedness and response protocols.
Supply management system as it relates to the chicken sector.
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Reported by Michael Laliberte · In-house (organization)
- Donald Neil Plett · Senator, Senate of Canada
Supply management system as it relates to the chicken sector. Read more
Health of Animals Act and Regulations dealing with the development and refinement of animal disease preparedness and response protocols.
Chicken Farmers of Canada’s Raised by a Canadian Farmer Animal Care Program.
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Reported by Michael Laliberte · In-house (organization)
- Leila Dance · Member of Parliament, House of Commons
Supply management system as it relates to the chicken sector.
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Reported by Michael Laliberte · In-house (organization)
- Kevin Waugh · Member of Parliament
Supply management system as it relates to the chicken sector. Read more
Chicken Farmers of Canada’s Raised by a Canadian Farmer Animal Care Program.
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Reported by Michael Laliberte · In-house (organization)
- Paulette Senior · Senator, Senate of Canada
Regional and Bilateral Trade Negotiations with regard to possible impact on the Canadian chicken sector.
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.