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Lobbying by Scotiabank: 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

Scotiabank

Meetings this Parliament
100
With MPs
39
Since Nov 2021
240
Active registrations
1

Most recent reported meeting: Sep 24, 2026.

Registrations in effect

In-house (corporation) In effect since Sep 22, 2026

Filed by Scott Thomson, President and Chief Executive Officer

Lobbyists

  • Jean-François Perrault · Senior Vice-President & Chief Economist Former designated public office holder

    Formerly ADM Economic and Fiscal Policy, Economic and Fiscal Policy Branch, Department of Finance (2015–2015)

    Formerly ADM of International Trade and Finance, International Trade and Finance Branch, Department of Finance (2015–2015)

    Formerly General Director, International Trade and Finance, Department of Finance (2012–2015)

    Formerly Director International Policy Analysis, International Trade and Finance, Department of Finance (2009–2012)

  • Anique Asher · Executive Vice President, Real Estate Secured Lending
  • Aris Bogdaneris · Group Head, Canadian Banking
  • Daniel Warelis · Director, Government Affairs
  • Francisco Aristeguieta · Group Head, International Banking
  • Ian Arellano · Executive Vice President and General Counsel
  • Jacqui Allard · Group Head, Global Wealth Management
  • Jenny Poulos · Chief Human Resources Officer
  • Julie Walsh · Executive Vice President and Chief Compliance Officer
  • Meigan Terry · Executive Vice President & Chief Corporate and Public Affairs Officer
  • Micah Anshan · Director, Canadian Government Engagement
  • Monica Masciantonio · Vice President, Government Communications, Policy and Research Former public office holder

    Formerly Special Assistant - Tour and Operations, Tour and Operations, Office of the Prime Minister (2004–2006)

    Formerly Special Assistant - Ontario, Office of the Minister, Heritage Canada (2004–2004)

    Formerly Special Assistant- Ontario and Western Canada, Office of the Secretary of State (Rural Development), Agriculture Canada (2003–2004)

    Formerly Parliamentary Affairs Assistant, Office of Art Eggleton, MP, House of Commons (2001–2003)

  • Phil Thomas · Group Head and Chief Strategy & Operating Officer
  • Rajagopal Viswanathan · Group Head and Chief Financial Officer
  • Scott Thomson · President and Chief Executive Officer
  • Shannon McGinnis · Chief Risk Officer
  • Tim Clark · Group Head and Chief Information Officer
  • Travis Machen · CEO and Group Head, Global Banking and Markets

Institutions they may lobby: Accessibility Standards Canada, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC), Bank of Canada, Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC), Canada Deposit Insurance Corporation (CDIC), Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC), Canada Revenue Agency (CRA), Canadian Human Rights Commission (CHRC), Communications Security Establishment Canada (CSEC), Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC), Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC), Export Development Canada (EDC), Farm Credit Canada (FCC), Finance Canada (FIN), Financial Consumer Agency of Canada (FCAC), Financial Transactions and Reports Analysis Centre of Canada (FINTRAC), Global Affairs Canada (GAC), House of Commons, Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada (HICC), Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), Indigenous Services Canada (ISC), Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED), Justice Canada (JC), National Defence (DND), Natural Resources Canada (NRCan), Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada (OPC), Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions Canada (OSFI), Prime Minister's Office (PMO), Privy Council Office (PCO), Public Safety Canada (PS), Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP), Senate of Canada, Treasury Board Of Canada Secretariat (TBS)

What they're lobbying on (18)
  • Financial Institutions, as it relates to ETFs and other products
  • Discussions around defence spending and the Defence Investment Agency as it relates to financial institutions
  • Stablecoin Act in respect to the government's strategy on digital assets
  • Providing input on federal budget measures that may impact the banking sector
  • Income Tax Act as it applies to corporate taxation, personal taxation, registered saving products, investment, and competitiveness.
  • Data and artificial intelligence policy, as it relates to financial institutions.
  • Discussions on how to mitigate tariff risks and ensure the financial sector’s views are properly captured in trade dialogues.
  • Proceeds of Crime (Money Laundering) and Terrorist Financing Regulations, with respect to a number of issues including identification requirements
  • Financial Institutions, with respect to the Canadian regulatory framework.
  • Financial Institutions with respect to the review of the global and Canadian regulatory framework.
  • Financial Institutions, as it relates to consumer protection
  • Legislation and regulation as it relates to data policy and governance issues
  • International Trade, with respect to the Government of Canada's international relations strategy as it relates to the government's diplomatic and trade relations with Latin America and specifically the Pacific Alliance.
  • Financial Institutions with respect to Environment, Social and Governance issues (ESG).
  • Financial Institutions, with respect to small business banking
  • Financial institutions, as it relates to housing
  • Cyber Security policy as it applies to Financial Institutions
  • Agricultural Support Programs in respect to lending programs

Registration 781409-5087-78. Look it up in the official Registry

Reported meetings

Spreadsheet

Filed by Scott Thomson (208), Brian Porter (32).

  • Reported by Scott Thomson · In-house (corporation)

    • Jasraj Hallan · Member of Parliament
    • Philip Lawrence · Member of Parliament
    • Ryan Williams · Member of Parliament, House of Commons
    • Rick Perkins · Member of Parliament, House of Commons
    and 2 more
    • Jwane Izzetpanah · Stakeholder Relations Advisor, House of Commons
    • Elan Harper · Policy Advisor to the Leader of the Official Opposition, House of Commons

    Financial InstitutionsJustice and Law EnforcementTaxation and Finance

    Official report

  • Reported by Scott Thomson · In-house (corporation)

    • Ron Liepert · Member of Parliament, House of Commons

    Financial InstitutionsHousingTaxation and Finance

    Official report

  • Reported by Scott Thomson · In-house (corporation)

    • Chrystia Freeland · Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, House of Commons
    • Bud Sambasivam · Director of Policy, Prime Minister's Office (PMO)
    • Suzy McDonald · Associate Deputy Minister, Finance Canada (FIN)
    • Jeffrey Li · Policy Advisor, Finance Canada (FIN)
    and 1 more
    • Nadia Kadri · Senior Policy Advisor and Legal Affairs Advisor, Finance Canada (FIN)

    Consumer IssuesFinancial InstitutionsJustice and Law Enforcement

    Official report

  • Reported by Scott Thomson · In-house (corporation)

    Financial InstitutionsHousingJustice and Law EnforcementTaxation and Finance

    Official report

  • Reported by Scott Thomson · In-house (corporation)

    • Charles Vincent · Assistant Deputy Minister, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
    • Francis Bilodeau · Associate Deputy Minister, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)

    Industry

    Official report

  • Reported by Scott Thomson · In-house (corporation)

    • Bronwen Jervis · Director of Policy, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
    • Matthew O'Connell · Policy Advisor, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)

    Privacy and Access to Information

    Official report

  • Reported by Scott Thomson · In-house (corporation)

    • Julien Brazeau · Associate Assistant Deputy Minister, Finance Canada (FIN)
    • Grahame Johnson · Assistant Deputy Minister, Finance Canada (FIN)

    Consumer IssuesFinancial Institutions

    Official report

  • Reported by Scott Thomson · In-house (corporation)

    • Julien Brazeau · Associate Assistant Deputy Minister, Finance Canada (FIN)
    • Ian Foucher · Chief of Staff to the Minister, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
    • Laurel Chester · Senior Advisor to the Minister, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
    • Dahlia James · Senior Policy Advisor, Justice Canada (JC)
    and 1 more
    • Stéphane Sirard · Acting Deputy Director, Financial Transactions and Reports Analysis Centre of Canada (FINTRAC)

    Financial Institutions

    Official report

  • Reported by Scott Thomson · In-house (corporation)

    • Julien Brazeau · Associate Assistant Deputy Minister, Finance Canada (FIN)

    Financial Institutions

    Official report

  • Reported by Scott Thomson · In-house (corporation)

    • Paul Chilcott · Advisor, Bank of Canada

    Consumer IssuesFinancial Institutions

    Official report

  • Reported by Scott Thomson · In-house (corporation)

    • Peter Routledge · Superintendent, Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions Canada (OSFI)
    • Ben Gully · Assistant Superintendent, Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions Canada (OSFI)
    • Angie Radiskovic · Assistant Superintendent, Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions Canada (OSFI)
    • Tolga Yalkin · Assistant Superintendent, Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions Canada (OSFI)
    and 1 more
    • Kathy Thompson · Assistant Superintendent, Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions Canada (OSFI)

    ClimateFinancial InstitutionsNational Security/Security

    Official report

  • Reported by Scott Thomson · In-house (corporation)

    • Grahame Johnson · Assistant Deputy Minister, Finance Canada (FIN)

    Financial Institutions

    Official report

  • Reported by Scott Thomson · In-house (corporation)

    • Grahame Johnson · Assistant Deputy Minister, Finance Canada (FIN)

    Financial InstitutionsTaxation and Finance

    Official report

  • Reported by Scott Thomson · In-house (corporation)

    • Andrew Bevan · Chief of Staff, Finance Canada (FIN)

    Financial InstitutionsTaxation and Finance

    Official report

  • Reported by Scott Thomson · In-house (corporation)

    • Laurel Chester · Senior Advisor, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)

    Economic DevelopmentIndustry

    Official report

  • Reported by Scott Thomson · In-house (corporation)

    • Jaxson Khan · Sr Policy Advisor, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
    • Laurel Chester · Senior Advisor, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)

    Economic DevelopmentIndustry

    Official report

  • Reported by Scott Thomson · In-house (corporation)

    • Colin Deacon · Senator, Senate of Canada
    • David Dlab · Director of Parliamentary Affairs, Senate of Canada

    Economic DevelopmentIndustry

    Official report

  • Reported by Scott Thomson · In-house (corporation)

    • Brian Masse · Member of Parliament, House of Commons

    Economic DevelopmentIndustry

    Official report

  • Reported by Scott Thomson · In-house (corporation)

    • Sami Khoury · Head, Communications Security Establishment Canada (CSEC)

    Industry

    Official report

  • Reported by Scott Thomson · In-house (corporation)

    • Nicholas Mahoney · Policy Advisor, Finance Canada (FIN)

    Financial Institutions

    Official report

  • Reported by Scott Thomson · In-house (corporation)

    • Jwane Izzetpanah · Stakeholder Relations Advisor, House of Commons

    Financial Institutions

    Official report

  • Reported by Scott Thomson · In-house (corporation)

    • Jonathan Wilkinson · Minister, Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
    • Frank Des Rosiers · Assistant Deputy Minister, Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
    • Claire Seaborn · Chief of Staff to the Minister, Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
    • Laura Mitchell · Director of International Affairs (Deputy Chief of Staff), Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)

    ClimateFinancial InstitutionsTaxation and Finance

    Official report

  • Reported by Scott Thomson · In-house (corporation)

    • Ryan Turnbull · Member of Parliament
    • Sarah MacDonald · Special Assistant, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)

    Economic DevelopmentIndustryScience and Technology

    Official report

  • Reported by Scott Thomson · In-house (corporation)

    • Andrew Bevan · Chief of Staff, Finance Canada (FIN)
    • Christophe Cinqmars-Viau · Senior Policy Advisor, Finance Canada (FIN)

    BudgetConsumer IssuesFinancial InstitutionsHousingJustice and Law EnforcementTaxation and Finance

    Official report

  • Reported by Scott Thomson · In-house (corporation)

    • Julien Brazeau · Associate Assistant Deputy Minister, Finance Canada (FIN)

    Consumer IssuesFinancial InstitutionsHousingJustice and Law Enforcement

    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.