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Lobbying by Maple Leaf Foods Inc.: 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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Corporation

Maple Leaf Foods Inc.

Meetings this Parliament
55
With MPs
15
Since Nov 2021
183
Active registrations
1

Most recent reported meeting: Jul 31, 2026.

Registrations in effect

In-house (corporation) In effect since Jul 27, 2026 Receives government funding

Filed by Curtis Frank, President and Chief Executive Officer

Lobbyists

  • Chris Bovaird · Vice President Taxation
  • Cindy Trask · VP, Blueprint Execution & Enterprise Risk Management
  • Curtis Frank · Chief Executive Officer
  • Kathleen Long · VP Animal Care
  • Kathleen Sullivan · VP, Government & Industry Relations
  • Lynda Kuhn · Chair, Maple Leaf Centre for Food Security
  • Michael McCain · Executive Chair
  • Randy Huffman · Chief Food Safety and Sustainability Officer
  • Ryan Walker · Senior Vice President Poultry
  • Sarah Stern · Director, Community Investment and Executive Director, Maple Leaf Centre for Food Security
  • Sharon Mohammed · Director, Food Safety Regulatory Affairs
  • Yasser Youssef · VP Agri Ops and Industry Relations

Institutions they may lobby: Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC), Canadian Dairy Commission (CDC), Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA), Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada (CIRNAC), Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC), 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, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED), Natural Resources Canada (NRCan), Prime Minister's Office (PMO), Privy Council Office (PCO), Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC), Senate of Canada, Service Canada (ServCan), Transport Canada (TC), Treasury Board Of Canada Secretariat (TBS)

What they're lobbying on (26)
  • Advocate for government to introduce programs/testing to monitor and address the movement of poultry into Canada outside of Canada's import (TRQ) controls.
  • Provide input and advice on Canada's Food Security Strategy and other measures to address food insecurity.
  • Inquiries regarding the processing of Remission Applications
  • Advocate for red tape reduction.
  • Funding under Strategic Innovation Fund and other government programs to support food manufacturing in Canada.
  • Extension of open work permits and addition of pathways to permanent residency for foreign workers in the food manufacturing sector.
  • Advocating for regulations to exclude food from the Free Trade and Labour Mobility in Canada Act given the significant risks to food safety and international trade.
  • Tariffs: Lobby federal government on Canada's response to U.S. and other tariffs
  • Orderly functioning of Poultry Supply Management including allocation decisions.
  • Plastic packaging - ensure Federal Policy framework sets achievable targets for food packaging and recognizes packaging functional requirements.
  • Greenwashing provisions of Competition Act - requesting amendments to address concern that legislation will reduce climate leadership in Canada.
  • Temporary Foreign Worker Program and its application to food manufacturing and agriculture.
  • The National Animal Health and Welfare Strategy, planning for a foreign animal disease outbreak and updating the Animal Transport Regulations.
  • The Import for Re-export Program for chicken, administration of import controls for chicken and fowl and design of a Processor Modernization Program.
  • The Food and Drugs Regulations and policies, specifically approval of food ingredients including anti-microbial treatments for meat, approval of health claims, implementation of new allergen labeling regulations and policies on sodium reduction.
  • Public Opinion Polling related to food insecurity and poverty
  • Preparedness for African Swine Fever
  • Policies and Programs to reduce food insecurity
  • Policies and programs that address the social determinants of health
  • Initiatives under the Canadian Action Plan on Antimicrobial Use and Antimicrobial Resistance as it relates to the meat and livestock industry.
  • Implementation of a national school food program
  • Healthy Eating Strategy including implementation of the new Nutrition Facts Table, front-of-pack nutrition labeling regulations, development of the new Canada's Food Guide.
  • Government action to stengthen the food safety system through new regulations under the Safe Food for Canadians Act.
  • CFIA's labeling modernization initiative and impact on food labeling practices in the food marketplace.
  • Access to funding under Canadian Agricultural Partnership programs
  • Providing input on the scope of the 21st Century Corporations Act, particularly as it relates to the obligations placed on corporations and directors under the Act.

Registration 955097-5030-68. Look it up in the official Registry

Reported meetings

Spreadsheet

Filed by Curtis Frank (149), Michael McCain (34).

  • Reported by Curtis Frank · In-house (corporation)

    • Olwyn Parkinson · Policy and Regional Advisor for British Columbia, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
    • Jeremy Keats · Senior Policy Advisor, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
    The Import for Re-export Program for chicken, administration of import controls for chicken and fowl and design of a Processor Modernization Program.

    Official report

  • Reported by Curtis Frank · In-house (corporation)

    • Guy Gallant · Chief of Staff, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
    • Serena Smith · Director of Policy, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
    Access to funding under Canadian Agricultural Partnership programs Read more

    Funding under Strategic Innovation Fund and other government programs to support food manufacturing in Canada.

    Advocate for red tape reduction.

    Official report

  • Reported by Curtis Frank · In-house (corporation)

    • Debbie Beresford-Green · Vice President Food Safety and Science, Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA)
    • Celia Lourenco · Assistant Deputy Minister, Health Canada (HC)
    • Roy Karam · Advisor, Economic and Health System Policy, Health Canada (HC)
    Advocate for red tape reduction.

    Official report

  • Reported by Curtis Frank · In-house (corporation)

    • Harpreet Kochhar · President, Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA)
    • Debbie Beresford-Green · Vice President Food Safety and Science, Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA)
    Advocate for red tape reduction.

    Official report

  • Reported by Curtis Frank · In-house (corporation)

    • Ehsassi Ali · Member of Parliament, House of Commons
    Free trade negotiations (Canada-EU, Canada-Japan, Canada-China and Trans Pacific Partnership) and opportunities for enhanced pork trade.

    Official report

  • Reported by Curtis Frank · In-house (corporation)

    • Reynolds Colin · Member of Parliament, House of Commons
    Advocate for red tape reduction. Read more

    Extension of open work permits and addition of pathways to permanent residency for foreign workers in the food manufacturing sector.

    Funding under Strategic Innovation Fund and other government programs to support food manufacturing in Canada.

    Official report

  • Reported by Curtis Frank · In-house (corporation)

    Extension of open work permits and addition of pathways to permanent residency for foreign workers in the food manufacturing sector.

    Official report

  • Reported by Curtis Frank · In-house (corporation)

    • Carlos Leitão · Member of Parliament
    • Lisa Xie · Policy Advisor, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
    Funding under Strategic Innovation Fund and other government programs to support food manufacturing in Canada.

    Official report

  • Reported by Curtis Frank · In-house (corporation)

    • Galen Richardson · Senior Advisor, Stakeholder Relations, Privy Council Office (PCO)
    • Élysée Atangana · Policy Advisor, Privy Council Office (PCO)
    Free trade negotiations (Canada-EU, Canada-Japan, Canada-China and Trans Pacific Partnership) and opportunities for enhanced pork trade. Read more

    Advocating for regulations to exclude food from the Free Trade and Labour Mobility in Canada Act given the significant risks to food safety and international trade.

    Official report

  • Reported by Curtis Frank · In-house (corporation)

    • Lisa Xie · Policy Advisor, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
    Funding under Strategic Innovation Fund and other government programs to support food manufacturing in Canada.

    Official report

  • Reported by Curtis Frank · In-house (corporation)

    • Lawrence Hanson · Deputy Minister, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
    Advocate for red tape reduction. Read more

    Extension of open work permits and addition of pathways to permanent residency for foreign workers in the food manufacturing sector.

    Funding under Strategic Innovation Fund and other government programs to support food manufacturing in Canada.

    Official report

  • Reported by Curtis Frank · In-house (corporation)

    • Garnett Genuis · Member of Parliament
    • Daryna Ostrovska · Members Assistant, House of Commons
    Extension of open work permits and addition of pathways to permanent residency for foreign workers in the food manufacturing sector.

    Official report

  • Reported by Curtis Frank · In-house (corporation)

    • Iqwinder Gaheer · Member of Parliament
    • Heath MacDonald · Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
    • bradley Henstock · Director of Parliamentary Affairs, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
    • Jason MacDonald · Ontario Regional Advisor, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
    Advocate for red tape reduction. Read more

    Extension of open work permits and addition of pathways to permanent residency for foreign workers in the food manufacturing sector.

    Funding under Strategic Innovation Fund and other government programs to support food manufacturing in Canada.

    Official report

  • Reported by Curtis Frank · In-house (corporation)

    • Kevin Lamoureux · Member of Parliament
    • Ginette Lavack · Member of Parliament
    • Heath MacDonald · Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
    • Joy Pascual · Member's Assistant, House of Commons
    and 3 more
    • Laura Lamont · Member's Assistant, House of Commons
    • Guy Gallant · Chief of Staff, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
    • Richard Davies · Reginal Advisor, Prairies and North, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
    Advocate for red tape reduction. Read more

    Extension of open work permits and addition of pathways to permanent residency for foreign workers in the food manufacturing sector.

    Tariffs: Lobby federal government on Canada's response to U.S. and other tariffs

    Funding under Strategic Innovation Fund and other government programs to support food manufacturing in Canada.

    Official report

  • Reported by Curtis Frank · In-house (corporation)

    • Tushara Williams · Deputy Secretary to the Cabinet, Privy Council Office (PCO)
    • Chris Forbes · Senior Official, Privy Council Office (PCO)
    • Lawrence Hanson · Deputy Minister, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
    Provide input and advice on Canada's Food Security Strategy and other measures to address food insecurity.

    Official report

  • Reported by Curtis Frank · In-house (corporation)

    • Lena Metlege Diab · Minister, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC)
    • Kevin Lamoureux · Member of Parliament
    • Ginette Lavack · Member of Parliament
    • Jonathan Alomoto · Senior Policy Advisor, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC)
    and 4 more
    • Stefany Sorto · Senior Special Assistant, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC)
    • Joy Pascual · Members Assistant, House of Commons
    • Hazel Esguerra · Members Assistant, House of Commons
    • Laura Lamont · Members Assistant, House of Commons
    Extension of open work permits and addition of pathways to permanent residency for foreign workers in the food manufacturing sector. Read more

    Funding under Strategic Innovation Fund and other government programs to support food manufacturing in Canada.

    Advocate for red tape reduction.

    Official report

  • Reported by Curtis Frank · In-house (corporation)

    • Roy Karam · Senior Policy Advisor, Health Canada (HC)
    Advocate for red tape reduction.

    Official report

  • Reported by Curtis Frank · In-house (corporation)

    • Serena Smith · Director of Policy, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
    Advocating for regulations to exclude food from the Free Trade and Labour Mobility in Canada Act given the significant risks to food safety and international trade. Read more

    Official report

  • Reported by Curtis Frank · In-house (corporation)

    Advocate for red tape reduction. Read more

    Tariffs: Lobby federal government on Canada's response to U.S. and other tariffs

    Official report

  • Reported by Curtis Frank · In-house (corporation)

    • Dominique O'Rourque · Member of Parliament, House of Commons
    • Jeanne Joannie Fogue Mgamgne · Legislative Assistant, House of Commons
    Policies and Programs to reduce food insecurity Read more

    Access to funding under Canadian Agricultural Partnership programs

    Extension of open work permits and addition of pathways to permanent residency for foreign workers in the food manufacturing sector.

    Advocate for red tape reduction.

    Tariffs: Lobby federal government on Canada's response to U.S. and other tariffs

    Official report

  • Reported by Curtis Frank · In-house (corporation)

    • Serena Smith · Director of Policy, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
    Access to funding under Canadian Agricultural Partnership programs Read more

    Policies and Programs to reduce food insecurity

    Advocate for red tape reduction.

    Tariffs: Lobby federal government on Canada's response to U.S. and other tariffs

    Official report

  • Reported by Curtis Frank · In-house (corporation)

    • Ginette Lavack · Member of Parliament
    • Laura Lamont · Chief of Staff to MP Ginette Lavack, House of Commons
    • Omar Chtioui · Parliamentary Assistant to Ginette Lavack, House of Commons
    Funding under Strategic Innovation Fund and other government programs to support food manufacturing in Canada. Read more

    Policies and Programs to reduce food insecurity

    Extension of open work permits and addition of pathways to permanent residency for foreign workers in the food manufacturing sector.

    Official report

  • Reported by Curtis Frank · In-house (corporation)

    • Mathew Hall · Senior Policy Advisor, Prime Minister's Office (PMO)
    Temporary Foreign Worker Program and its application to food manufacturing and agriculture. Read more

    Extension of open work permits and addition of pathways to permanent residency for foreign workers in the food manufacturing sector.

    Official report

  • Reported by Curtis Frank · In-house (corporation)

    • Sophie Chatel · Parliamentary Secretary, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
    Advocate for red tape reduction.

    Official report

  • Reported by Curtis Frank · In-house (corporation)

    Extension of open work permits and addition of pathways to permanent residency for foreign workers in the food manufacturing sector. Read more

    Advocating for regulations to exclude food from the Free Trade and Labour Mobility in Canada Act given the significant risks to food safety and international trade.

    Temporary Foreign Worker Program and its application to food manufacturing and agriculture.

    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.