Organization
NATURE CANADA
- Meetings this Parliament
- 89
- With MPs
- 29
- Since Nov 2021
- 351
- Active registrations
- 1
Most recent reported meeting: Aug 25, 2026.
Lobbying by NATURE 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 20, 2026 Receives government funding
Filed by Emily McMillan, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Lobbyists
- Akaash Maharaj · Policy Director
- Andrew Van Iterson · Green Budget Manager
- Autumn Jordan · Urban Nature Organizer
- David Wallis · Reforestation and Campaign Manager
- Emily McMillan · EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- Hannah Dean · Organizing Director
- Jason Barron · NatureHood Organizer
- Julia Laforge · Policy Manager, Protected Areas
- Julie Baxter · Digital Marketing Manager
- Mark Butler · Senior Advisor
- Paul Gregory · Senior Nature Network Organizer
- Priscilla Costa Dos Santos · Policy and Campaigns Officer
- Stephen Hazell · Director of Conservation
Institutions they may lobby: Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC), Canadian Heritage (PCH), Correctional Service of Canada (CSC), Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada (CIRNAC), Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC), Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC), Finance Canada (FIN), Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO), Global Affairs Canada (GAC), Health Canada (HC), House of Commons, Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada (HICC), Impact Assessment Agency of Canada (IAAC), Indigenous Services Canada (ISC), Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED), Intergovernmental Affairs Secretariat (IGA), National Capital Commission (NCC), National Defence (DND), Natural Resources Canada (NRCan), Office of the Auditor General of Canada (OAG), Parks Canada (PC), Prime Minister's Office (PMO), Privy Council Office (PCO), Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC), Public Safety Canada (PS), Senate of Canada, Statistics Canada (StatCan), Transport Canada (TC), Treasury Board Of Canada Secretariat (TBS)
What they're lobbying on (14)Hide details
- United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change-Kyoto protocol The Government of Canada is required to: prepare a Climate Change Plan; prepare a statement on GHG emissions; and ensure that Canada meets its obligations under the Kyoto Protocol
- The mission of the Green Budget Coalition is to present an analysis of the most pressing issues regarding environmental sustainability in Canada and to make a consolidated annual set of recommendations to the federal government regarding strategic fiscal and budgetary opportunities.
- Species at Risk Act The purposes of this Act are to prevent wildlife species from being extirpated or becoming extinct, to provide for the recovery of wildlife species that are extirpated, endangered or threatened as a result of human activity and to manage species of special concern to prevent them from becoming endangered or threatened.
- Secured funding from Canadian International Development Agency Partnership Branch Funding for projects in the Americas
- Oceans Act WHEREAS Canada holds that conservation, based on an ecosystem approach, is of fundamental importance to maintaining biological diversity and productivity in the marine environment
- National Parks Act and Canada National Marine Conservation Areas Act Maintenance or restoration of ecological integrity, through the protection of natural resources and natural processes, shall be the first priority of the Minister when considering all aspects of the management of parks and marine conservation areas.
- Migratory Bird Convention Act This Act and its complementary Regulations ensure the conservation of migratory bird populations by regulating potentially harmful human activities.
- Metal Mining Effluent Regulation Seeking regulatory change to strengthen processes by which the owner or operator of a mine can obtain the Government's approval to deposit a deleterious substance into a natural water body or a tailings impoundment area that is added to Schedule 2 of the Regulations.
- Great Lakes Fisheries Convention Act An Act to implement a Convention on Great Lakes Fisheries between Canada and the United States
- Federal Marine Protected Areas sestablished under the Oceans Act to ensure the conservation and protection of species at risk and their habitats, the conservation and protection of unique habitats, and the conservation and protection of marine areas of high biodiversity or high biological productivity.
- Convention on Biodiversity To promote the conservation of biodiversity, the sustainable use of its components, and the fair and equitable sharing of benefits arising out of the utilization of genetic resources
- Canadian Wildlife Act and Complimentary Regulations. The Act allows for the creation, management and protection of wildlife areas for wildlife research activities, or for conservation or interpretation of wildlife, seeking regulatory and legislative change to strengthen the prohibitions in the Act.
- Canadian Environmental Protection Act. CEPA regulates toxins and 'animate products of biotechnology'. We are seeking to ensure the Act adequately protects biodiversity from toxins and other harmful products.
- Canadian Environmental Assessment Act to ensure that projects are considered in a careful and precautionary manner before federal authorities take action in connection with them, in order to ensure that such projects do not cause significant adverse environmental effects
Registration 954555-441-53. Look it up in the official Registry
Reported meetings
SpreadsheetFiled by Emily McMillan (263), Graham Saul (88).
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Reported by Emily McMillan · In-house (organization)
- Caroline Ladanowski · Director, Wildlife Management and Regulatory Affairs, Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)
- Natalie Savoie · Manager, Migratory Birds, Wildlife Health and Polar Bear, Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)
- Sabrina Kemp · Manager, Regulatory Development and Compliance Promotion, Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)
- Christian Roy · Head Migratory Birds Management Unit, Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)
Migratory Bird Convention Act This Act and its complementary Regulations ensure the conservation of migratory bird populations by regulating potentially harmful human activities. Read more
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Reported by Emily McMillan · In-house (organization)
- Isabelle Hurley · Deputy Director of Policy, House of Commons
Convention on Biodiversity To promote the conservation of biodiversity, the sustainable use of its components, and the fair and equitable sharing of benefits arising out of the utilization of genetic resources Read more
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Reported by Emily McMillan · In-house (organization)
- Alan Cliff · Policy Advisor, Finance Canada (FIN)
The mission of the Green Budget Coalition is to present an analysis of the most pressing issues regarding environmental sustainability in Canada and to make a consolidated annual set of recommendations to the federal government regarding strategic fiscal and budgetary opportunities. Read more
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Reported by Emily McMillan · In-house (organization)
- Matthew Paisley · Director of Policy to the Minister, Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)
- Isabelle Hurley · Special Assistant - ATL Desk, Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)
The mission of the Green Budget Coalition is to present an analysis of the most pressing issues regarding environmental sustainability in Canada and to make a consolidated annual set of recommendations to the federal government regarding strategic fiscal and budgetary opportunities. Read more
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Reported by Emily McMillan · In-house (organization)
- Alison McDermott · Assistant Deputy Minister, Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)
- Tara L Shannon · Assistant Deputy Minister, Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)
- Megan Nichols · Assistant Deputy Minister, Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)
The mission of the Green Budget Coalition is to present an analysis of the most pressing issues regarding environmental sustainability in Canada and to make a consolidated annual set of recommendations to the federal government regarding strategic fiscal and budgetary opportunities. Read more
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Reported by Emily McMillan · In-house (organization)
- Jesse Shuster-Leibner · Senior Policy Advisor, Privy Council Office (PCO)
- Sunny Uppal · Director of Operations, Privy Council Office (PCO)
- Joanna McGrath · Senior Policy Advisor, Privy Council Office (PCO)
- Alexis Conrad · Assistant Secretary to the Cabinet, Privy Council Office (PCO)
The mission of the Green Budget Coalition is to present an analysis of the most pressing issues regarding environmental sustainability in Canada and to make a consolidated annual set of recommendations to the federal government regarding strategic fiscal and budgetary opportunities. Read more
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Reported by Emily McMillan · In-house (organization)
- Fares Al Soud · Member of Parliament
Convention on Biodiversity To promote the conservation of biodiversity, the sustainable use of its components, and the fair and equitable sharing of benefits arising out of the utilization of genetic resources Read more
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Reported by Emily McMillan · In-house (organization)
- Steven Guilbeault · Member of Parliament, House of Commons
- Maya Khelifi · MP Assistant, House of Commons
Convention on Biodiversity To promote the conservation of biodiversity, the sustainable use of its components, and the fair and equitable sharing of benefits arising out of the utilization of genetic resources Read more
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Reported by Emily McMillan · In-house (organization)
- Debbie Scharf · Assistant Deputy Minister of Strategic Policy and Innovation Sector, Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
The mission of the Green Budget Coalition is to present an analysis of the most pressing issues regarding environmental sustainability in Canada and to make a consolidated annual set of recommendations to the federal government regarding strategic fiscal and budgetary opportunities. Read more
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Reported by Emily McMillan · In-house (organization)
- David Millar · Vice President - Protected Areas Establishment and Conservation, Parks Canada (PC)
National Parks Act and Canada National Marine Conservation Areas Act Maintenance or restoration of ecological integrity, through the protection of natural resources and natural processes, shall be the first priority of the Minister when considering all aspects of the management of parks and marine conservation areas. Read more
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Reported by Emily McMillan · In-house (organization)
- Jean-Sebastien Bock · Chief of Staff, Canadian Heritage (PCH)
- Daniel Schnurr · Senior Parliamentary Affairs Advisor, Canadian Heritage (PCH)
- William Desmarais · Policy Advisor, Canadian Heritage (PCH)
- Marie-France Proulx · Director of Communications, Canadian Heritage (PCH)
The mission of the Green Budget Coalition is to present an analysis of the most pressing issues regarding environmental sustainability in Canada and to make a consolidated annual set of recommendations to the federal government regarding strategic fiscal and budgetary opportunities. Read more
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Reported by Emily McMillan · In-house (organization)
- Nathalie Provost · Secretary of State for Nature
- Jean-Sebastien Bock · Chief of Staff, Canadian Heritage (PCH)
Convention on Biodiversity To promote the conservation of biodiversity, the sustainable use of its components, and the fair and equitable sharing of benefits arising out of the utilization of genetic resources Read more
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Reported by Emily McMillan · In-house (organization)
- Wade Grant · Member of Parliament
Convention on Biodiversity To promote the conservation of biodiversity, the sustainable use of its components, and the fair and equitable sharing of benefits arising out of the utilization of genetic resources Read more
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Reported by Emily McMillan · In-house (organization)
- Chris Forbes · Deputy Minister, Finance Canada (FIN)
The mission of the Green Budget Coalition is to present an analysis of the most pressing issues regarding environmental sustainability in Canada and to make a consolidated annual set of recommendations to the federal government regarding strategic fiscal and budgetary opportunities. Read more
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Reported by Emily McMillan · In-house (organization)
- Elizabeth May · Member of Parliament
United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change-Kyoto protocol The Government of Canada is required to: prepare a Climate Change Plan; prepare a statement on GHG emissions; and ensure that Canada meets its obligations under the Kyoto Protocol Read more
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Reported by Emily McMillan · In-house (organization)
- Kathy Graham · Director General, Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO)
Convention on Biodiversity To promote the conservation of biodiversity, the sustainable use of its components, and the fair and equitable sharing of benefits arising out of the utilization of genetic resources Read more
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Reported by Emily McMillan · In-house (organization)
- Steven Guilbeault · Minister of Environment and Climate Change, Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)
- Hilary Leftick · Chief of Staff to the Minister, Canadian Heritage (PCH)
The mission of the Green Budget Coalition is to present an analysis of the most pressing issues regarding environmental sustainability in Canada and to make a consolidated annual set of recommendations to the federal government regarding strategic fiscal and budgetary opportunities. Read more
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Reported by Emily McMillan · In-house (organization)
- Joanne Thompson · Minister for Fisheries and Oceans
- Elizabeth Arsenault · Director of Policy, Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO)
- Jackson Coles · Policy Advisor, Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO)
- Joshua Lindner · Senior Regional Advisor, Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO)
Convention on Biodiversity To promote the conservation of biodiversity, the sustainable use of its components, and the fair and equitable sharing of benefits arising out of the utilization of genetic resources Read more
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Reported by Emily McMillan · In-house (organization)
- Jonathan Wilkinson · Minster, Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)
Convention on Biodiversity To promote the conservation of biodiversity, the sustainable use of its components, and the fair and equitable sharing of benefits arising out of the utilization of genetic resources Read more
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Reported by Emily McMillan · In-house (organization)
- Will Greaves · Member of Parliament
Convention on Biodiversity To promote the conservation of biodiversity, the sustainable use of its components, and the fair and equitable sharing of benefits arising out of the utilization of genetic resources Read more
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Reported by Emily McMillan · In-house (organization)
- Patrick Weiler · Member of Parliament
Convention on Biodiversity To promote the conservation of biodiversity, the sustainable use of its components, and the fair and equitable sharing of benefits arising out of the utilization of genetic resources Read more
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Reported by Emily McMillan · In-house (organization)
- Ron Hallman · President & CEO, Parks Canada (PC)
- Darlene Upton · Vice President, Parks Canada (PC)
- Andrew Francis · Vice President, Parks Canada (PC)
- David Millar · Vice-President, Real Property and Assets, Parks Canada (PC)
Convention on Biodiversity To promote the conservation of biodiversity, the sustainable use of its components, and the fair and equitable sharing of benefits arising out of the utilization of genetic resources Read more
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Reported by Emily McMillan · In-house (organization)
- Julie Dabrusin · Member of Parliament
- Isabelle Hurley · Special Assistant - ATL Desk, Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)
- Derek Felizarta · Executive Assistant to the Minister of Environment and Climate Change Canada, Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)
Convention on Biodiversity To promote the conservation of biodiversity, the sustainable use of its components, and the fair and equitable sharing of benefits arising out of the utilization of genetic resources Read more
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Reported by Emily McMillan · In-house (organization)
- Simon-Pierre Savard-Tremblay · Member of Parliament, House of Commons
Convention on Biodiversity To promote the conservation of biodiversity, the sustainable use of its components, and the fair and equitable sharing of benefits arising out of the utilization of genetic resources Read more
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Reported by Emily McMillan · In-house (organization)
- Fares Al Soud · Member of Parliament
Convention on Biodiversity To promote the conservation of biodiversity, the sustainable use of its components, and the fair and equitable sharing of benefits arising out of the utilization of genetic resources Read more
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.