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Lobbying by Western Canadian Shippers' Coalition: 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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Organization

Western Canadian Shippers' Coalition

Meetings this Parliament
102
With MPs
13
Since Nov 2021
295
Active registrations
1

Most recent reported meeting: Sep 29, 2026.

Registrations in effect

In-house (organization) In effect since Jul 26, 2026 Receives government funding

Filed by Warren Lee, President

Lobbyists

  • Warren Lee · President

Institutions they may lobby: Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC), Canadian Transportation Agency (CTA), Competition Bureau Canada (COBU), Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC), House of Commons, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED), Justice Canada (JC), Natural Resources Canada (NRCan), Pacific Economic Development Canada (PacifiCan), Prime Minister's Office (PMO), Privy Council Office (PCO), Public Safety Canada (PS), Senate of Canada, Transport Canada (TC), Vancouver Fraser Port Authority (Port Metro Vancouver)

What they're lobbying on (7)
  • Regulations, policies and programs to support chain efficiency and resiliency in Canada.
  • Discussing with government the Canadian Transportation Act with respect to potential changes that have a direct impact on rail/trucking transportation along with port activities.
  • Discussing with government the Shipping Conference Exemption Act - in Budget 2023 released on March 28, 2023 the federal government committed to launching a review of SCEA to improve marine shipping competition.
  • Discussing with government review of the Canadian Transportation Act and impact on both domestic and international trade.
  • Discussing with government the Rail Passenger Priority Act - this enactment amends the Canada Transportation Act to require that railway companies give priority to passenger rail service over the movement of freight and to provide for administrative monetary penalties for contraventions of this requirement.
  • Discussing with government the Ports Modernization Review - increased accountability of Canadian Port Authorities is required, including introducing potential regulations to challenge excessive fees, charges, common use of the facilities, and protect users from unfair competition by the port against its tenants.
  • Discussing with government Bill C-49, Transportation Modernization Act with respect to potential changes that have a direct impact on rail/trucking transportation along with port activities.

Registration 965912-520-52. Look it up in the official Registry

Reported meetings

Spreadsheet

Filed by David Montpetit (270), Warren Lee (25).

  • Reported by David Montpetit · In-house (organization)

    Regulations, policies and programs to support chain efficiency and resiliency in Canada.

    Official report

  • Reported by David Montpetit · In-house (organization)

    • Robert Dick · Assistant Deputy Minister, Transport Canada (TC)
    Regulations, policies and programs to support chain efficiency and resiliency in Canada.

    Official report

  • Reported by David Montpetit · In-house (organization)

    • Frank Des Rosiers · Assistant Deputy Minister, Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
    • Jonathan VanAmburg · Senior Policy Advisor, Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
    • Laura Stephenson · Director, Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
    Regulations, policies and programs to support chain efficiency and resiliency in Canada.

    Official report

  • Reported by David Montpetit · In-house (organization)

    • Paul Moen · Chief of Staff, Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
    Regulations, policies and programs to support chain efficiency and resiliency in Canada.

    Official report

  • Reported by David Montpetit · In-house (organization)

    • Mark Emes · Lead Policy Advisor, House of Commons
    Regulations, policies and programs to support chain efficiency and resiliency in Canada.

    Official report

  • Reported by David Montpetit · In-house (organization)

    • Arun Thangaraj · Associate Deputy Minister, Transport Canada (TC)
    • Désirée Sauvé · Chief of Staff, Transport Canada (TC)
    Regulations, policies and programs to support chain efficiency and resiliency in Canada.

    Official report

  • Reported by David Montpetit · In-house (organization)

    • Colin Stacey · Director General, Transport Canada (TC)
    • Elaina Liang · Policy Analyst, Transport Canada (TC)
    • Louisa Pang · Director, Rail Policy Analysis and Legislative Initiatives, Transport Canada (TC)
    • Paul Sandhar-Cruz · Director General, Strategic Policy, Transport Canada (TC)
    and 2 more
    • Polina Hristeva · Director, Solutions, Transport Canada (TC)
    • Tamara Rudge · Director General, Transport Canada (TC)
    Regulations, policies and programs to support chain efficiency and resiliency in Canada.

    Official report

  • Reported by David Montpetit · In-house (organization)

    • Allan Burnside · Senior Director, Canadian Transportation Agency (CTA)
    • Ryan Dallaway · Team Leader, Senior Economist Advisor, Canadian Transportation Agency (CTA)
    • Wilfred Wong · Senior Economist, Transport Canada (TC)
    • Lawrence Chow · Director General Analysis and Outreach, Canadian Transportation Agency (CTA)
    Regulations, policies and programs to support chain efficiency and resiliency in Canada.

    Official report

  • Reported by David Montpetit · In-house (organization)

    • France Pegeot · Chair & CEO, Canadian Transportation Agency (CTA)
    Regulations, policies and programs to support chain efficiency and resiliency in Canada.

    Official report

  • Reported by David Montpetit · In-house (organization)

    • Robert Dick · Assistant Deputy Minister, Transport Canada (TC)
    Regulations, policies and programs to support chain efficiency and resiliency in Canada.

    Official report

  • Reported by David Montpetit · In-house (organization)

    • Allan Burnside · Senior Director, Canadian Transportation Agency (CTA)
    • Ryan Dallaway · Team Leader, Senior Economist Advisor, Canadian Transportation Agency (CTA)
    • Wilfred Wong · Senior Economist, Transport Canada (TC)
    • Lawrence Chow · Director General Analysis and Outreach, Canadian Transportation Agency (CTA)
    Regulations, policies and programs to support chain efficiency and resiliency in Canada.

    Official report

  • Reported by David Montpetit · In-house (organization)

    • Colin Stacey · Director General, Transport Canada (TC)
    • André-Alexandre Carter · Executive Director, Transport Canada (TC)
    • Cecilia Lei · A/Regional Director, Issues & Program Management, Transport Canada (TC)
    • Polina Hristeva · Director, Solutions, Transport Canada (TC)
    and 3 more
    • Christian Dea · Director General, Transport Canada (TC)
    • Paul Sandhar-Cruz · Director General, Strategic Policy, Transport Canada (TC)
    • Tamara Rudge · Director General, Transport Canada (TC)
    Regulations, policies and programs to support chain efficiency and resiliency in Canada.

    Official report

  • Reported by David Montpetit · In-house (organization)

    • France Pegeot · Chair & CEO, Canadian Transportation Agency (CTA)
    Regulations, policies and programs to support chain efficiency and resiliency in Canada.

    Official report

  • Reported by David Montpetit · In-house (organization)

    • Robert Dick · Assistant Deputy Minister, Transport Canada (TC)
    • Cecilia Lei · A/Regional Director, Issues & Program Management, Transport Canada (TC)
    • Elaina Liang · Policy Analyst, Transport Canada (TC)
    • Suzanne Pleice · Policy Advisor, Transport Canada (TC)
    Regulations, policies and programs to support chain efficiency and resiliency in Canada.

    Official report

  • Reported by David Montpetit · In-house (organization)

    • Mo Tayyaran · Senior Project Manager, Engineering, Transport Canada (TC)
    • Jacob Forrest · Policy Program Officer, Transportation and Infrastructure Programs, Transport Canada (TC)
    Regulations, policies and programs to support chain efficiency and resiliency in Canada.

    Official report

  • Reported by David Montpetit · In-house (organization)

    • Polina Hristeva · Director, Solutions, Transport Canada (TC)
    • Cecilia Lei · A/Regional Director, Issues & Program Management, Transport Canada (TC)
    Regulations, policies and programs to support chain efficiency and resiliency in Canada.

    Official report

  • Reported by David Montpetit · In-house (organization)

    • Polina Hristeva · Director, Solutions, Transport Canada (TC)
    • Cecilia Lei · A/Regional Director, Issues & Program Management, Transport Canada (TC)
    Regulations, policies and programs to support chain efficiency and resiliency in Canada.

    Official report

  • Reported by David Montpetit · In-house (organization)

    • Allan Burnside · Senior Director, Canadian Transportation Agency (CTA)
    Regulations, policies and programs to support chain efficiency and resiliency in Canada.

    Official report

  • Reported by David Montpetit · In-house (organization)

    • Mo Tayyaran · Senior Project Manager, Transport Canada (TC)
    Regulations, policies and programs to support chain efficiency and resiliency in Canada.

    Official report

  • Reported by David Montpetit · In-house (organization)

    • Tom Oommen · Director General, Canadian Transportation Agency (CTA)
    • Allan Burnside · Senior Director, Canadian Transportation Agency (CTA)
    • Ryan Dallaway · Team Leader, Senior Economist Advisor, Canadian Transportation Agency (CTA)
    • Wilfred Wong · Senior Economist, Transport Canada (TC)
    Regulations, policies and programs to support chain efficiency and resiliency in Canada.

    Official report

  • Reported by David Montpetit · In-house (organization)

    • Frank Des Rosiers · Assistant Deputy Minister, Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
    • Laura Stephenson · Director, Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
    • Jonathan VanAmburg · Senior Policy Advisor, Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
    Regulations, policies and programs to support chain efficiency and resiliency in Canada.

    Official report

  • Reported by David Montpetit · In-house (organization)

    • André-Alexandre Carter · Executive Director, Transport Canada (TC)
    • Cecilia Lei · A/Regional Director, Issues & Program Management, Transport Canada (TC)
    • Christian Dea · Director General, Transport Canada (TC)
    • Colin Stacey · Director General, Transport Canada (TC)
    and 5 more
    • Louisa Pang · Director, Rail Policy Analysis and Legislative Initiatives, Transport Canada (TC)
    • Mario LaPointe · Executive Director, Transport Canada (TC)
    • Mathieu Grenier · Director, Transport Canada (TC)
    • Paul Sandhar-Cruz · Director General, Strategic Policy, Transport Canada (TC)
    • Polina Hristeva · Director, Solutions, Transport Canada (TC)
    Regulations, policies and programs to support chain efficiency and resiliency in Canada.

    Official report

  • Reported by David Montpetit · In-house (organization)

    • Robert Dick · Assistant Deputy Minister, Transport Canada (TC)
    Discussing with government the Canadian Transportation Act with respect to potential changes that have a direct impact on rail/trucking transportation along with port activities. Read more

    Official report

  • Reported by David Montpetit · In-house (organization)

    • Steven MacKinnon · Minister of Labour and Seniors, Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
    Discussing with government the Canadian Transportation Act with respect to potential changes that have a direct impact on rail/trucking transportation along with port activities. Read more

    Official report

  • Reported by David Montpetit · In-house (organization)

    • Robert Dick · Assistant Deputy Minister, Transport Canada (TC)
    Discussing with government the Canadian Transportation Act with respect to potential changes that have a direct impact on rail/trucking transportation along with port activities. 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.