Corporation
Fisheries Council of Canada
- Meetings this Parliament
- 77
- With MPs
- 20
- Since Nov 2021
- 88
- Active registrations
- 1
Most recent reported meeting: Sep 29, 2026.
Lobbying by Fisheries Council of Canada: 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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In-house (corporation) In effect since Oct 14, 2026
Filed by Jason McLinton, PRESIDENT
Lobbyists
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Jason McLinton · PRESIDENT
Former public office holder
Formerly Senior Project Leader, Grocery Task Force and Consumer Affairs, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (2023–2025)
Formerly Manager, Legislative and Regulatory Affairs, Various, Health Canada (2006–2013)
Formerly Senior Policy Analyst, Various, Health Canada (2002–2006)
Formerly Regulatory Analyst, Legislative and Regulatory Affairs, Fisheries and Oceans Canada (2001–2002)
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Kate Docking · Director, Policy and Regulatory Affairs
Former public office holder
Formerly Program Officer, Indigenous Services Canada, Government of Canada (2019–2020)
Formerly Research Assistant, Environment and Climate Change Canada, Government of Canada (2017–2019)
Institutions they may lobby: Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC), Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA), Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC), CUSMA Secretariat, Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions, Canada Foundation for Innovation, Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA), Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency (CanNor), Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada (CIRNAC), Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC), Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC), Export Development Canada (EDC), Farm Credit Canada (FCC), Finance Canada (FIN), Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO), Global Affairs Canada (GAC), Health Canada (HC), House of Commons, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED), Pacific Economic Development Canada (PacifiCan), Parks Canada (PC), Prime Minister's Office (PMO), Privy Council Office (PCO), Rural Economic Development (Minister’s Office), Senate of Canada, Transport Canada (TC), Treasury Board Of Canada Secretariat (TBS)
What they're lobbying on (11)Hide details
- Advocate for free trade and work with officials to address tariff and non-tariff barriers as they arise.
- Seek to improve fisheries management under DFO
- Advocate for stability of access and allocation shares as the Government fulfills its Indigenous relations obligations and works to increase Indigenous participation in fisheries. Participate in regulatory consultations under the Fisheries Act.
- Advocate for economic and innovation supports to achieve industry growth vision.
- Advocate for balancing marine conservation with sustainable use as the Government of Canada works towards its marine conservation targets. Participate in regulatory consultations under Oceans Act, National Marine Conservation Areas Act, and Fisheries Act.
- Advocate for food security, science and innovation, and the healthy benefits of fish and seafood for the Canadian public.
- Seek improved fisheries science with DFO.
- Represent members’ interests in development of regulations under the Fisheries Act
- Discuss Temporary Foreign Worker (TFW) program and permanent residency for foreign workers
- Maintain communications with International trade partners and potential partners.
- Advocate for better inclusion of the fish and seafood sector in the Temporary Foreign Workers program.
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Reported meetings
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Reported by Jason McLinton · In-house (corporation)
- Buckley Belanger · Secretary of State (Rural Development), Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
Maintain communications with International trade partners and potential partners. Read more
Advocate for economic and innovation supports to achieve industry growth vision.
Advocate for free trade and work with officials to address non-tariff barriers as they arise.
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Reported by Jason McLinton · In-house (corporation)
- Glenn Purves · Deputy Minister of International Trade, Global Affairs Canada (GAC)
Maintain communications with International trade partners and potential partners. Read more
Advocate for economic and innovation supports to achieve industry growth vision.
Advocate for free trade and work with officials to address non-tariff barriers as they arise.
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Reported by Jason McLinton · In-house (corporation)
- Clifford Small · Member of Parliament
Advocate for economic and innovation supports to achieve industry growth vision. Read more
Maintain communications with International trade partners and potential partners.
Advocate for free trade and work with officials to address non-tariff barriers as they arise.
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Reported by Jason McLinton · In-house (corporation)
- Paul MacKinnon · Deputy Minister, Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO)
- Niall O'Dea · Senior Assistant Deputy Minister, Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO)
Advocate for economic and innovation supports to achieve industry growth vision. Read more
Maintain communications with International trade partners and potential partners.
Advocate for free trade and work with officials to address non-tariff barriers as they arise.
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Reported by Jason McLinton · In-house (corporation)
- Chris Moran · Assistant Deputy Minister, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
- Tom Rosser · Assistant Deputy Minister, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
Maintain communications with International trade partners and potential partners. Read more
Advocate for economic and innovation supports to achieve industry growth vision.
Advocate for free trade and work with officials to address non-tariff barriers as they arise.
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Reported by Jason McLinton · In-house (corporation)
- Niall O'Dea · Senior Assistant Deputy Minister, Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO)
- Jennifer Saxe · Assistant Deputy Minister, Aquatic Ecosystems, Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO)
Advocate for economic and innovation supports to achieve industry growth vision. Read more
Advocate for free trade and work with officials to address non-tariff barriers as they arise.
Maintain communications with International trade partners and potential partners.
Advocate for balancing marine conservation with sustainable use as the Government of Canada works towards its marine conservation targets. Participate in regulatory consultations under Oceans Act, National Marine Conservation Areas Act, and Fisheries Act.
Advocate for food security, science and innovation, and the healthy benefits of fish and seafood for the Canadian public.
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Reported by Jason McLinton · In-house (corporation)
- Martin Moen · Associate Asst Dep. Minister, Trade Policy and Negotiations, Global Affairs Canada (GAC)
Advocate for economic and innovation supports to achieve industry growth vision. Read more
Maintain communications with International trade partners and potential partners.
Advocate for free trade and work with officials to address non-tariff barriers as they arise.
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Reported by Jason McLinton · In-house (corporation)
- Neil Macisaac · Chief of Staff to the Minister, Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO)
- Elizabeth Arsenault · Director of Policy, Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO)
- Kevin McHarg · Director of Operations, Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO)
Seek improved fisheries science with DFO. Read more
Advocate for stability of access and allocation shares as the Government fulfills its Indigenous relations obligations and works to increase Indigenous participation in fisheries. Participate in regulatory consultations under the Fisheries Act.
Advocate for food security, science and innovation, and the healthy benefits of fish and seafood for the Canadian public.
Advocate for balancing marine conservation with sustainable use as the Government of Canada works towards its marine conservation targets. Participate in regulatory consultations under Oceans Act, National Marine Conservation Areas Act, and Fisheries Act.
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Reported by Jason McLinton · In-house (corporation)
- Joanne Thompson · Minister of Fisheries, Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO)
- Neil Macisaac · Chief of Staff to the Minister, Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO)
- Kevin McHarg · Director of Operations, Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO)
Seek improved fisheries science with DFO. Read more
Advocate for economic and innovation supports to achieve industry growth vision.
Advocate for stability of access and allocation shares as the Government fulfills its Indigenous relations obligations and works to increase Indigenous participation in fisheries. Participate in regulatory consultations under the Fisheries Act.
Advocate for balancing marine conservation with sustainable use as the Government of Canada works towards its marine conservation targets. Participate in regulatory consultations under Oceans Act, National Marine Conservation Areas Act, and Fisheries Act.
Maintain communications with International trade partners and potential partners.
Advocate for free trade and work with officials to address non-tariff barriers as they arise.
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Reported by Jason McLinton · In-house (corporation)
- Heath MacDonald · Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
- Serena Smith · Director of Policy, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
- Guy Gallant · Chief of Staff, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
Advocate for free trade and work with officials to address non-tariff barriers as they arise. Read more
Advocate for economic and innovation supports to achieve industry growth vision.
Maintain communications with International trade partners and potential partners.
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Reported by Jason McLinton · In-house (corporation)
- Elizabeth Arsenault · Director of Policy, Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO)
Advocate for free trade and work with officials to address non-tariff barriers as they arise. Read more
Advocate for economic and innovation supports to achieve industry growth vision.
Maintain communications with International trade partners and potential partners.
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Reported by Jason McLinton · In-house (corporation)
- Paul MacKinnon · President, Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA)
- Robert Ianiro · Vice-President, Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA)
Advocate for economic and innovation supports to achieve industry growth vision. Read more
Advocate for free trade and work with officials to address non-tariff barriers as they arise.
Maintain communications with International trade partners and potential partners.
Advocate for food security, science and innovation, and the healthy benefits of fish and seafood for the Canadian public.
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Reported by Jason McLinton · In-house (corporation)
- Kevin McHarg · Director of Operations, Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO)
Advocate for economic and innovation supports to achieve industry growth vision. Read more
Maintain communications with International trade partners and potential partners.
Advocate for free trade and work with officials to address non-tariff barriers as they arise.
Seek improved fisheries science with DFO.
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Reported by Jason McLinton · In-house (corporation)
- Elizabeth Arsenault · Director of Policy, Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO)
Advocate for free trade and work with officials to address non-tariff barriers as they arise. Read more
Advocate for economic and innovation supports to achieve industry growth vision.
Maintain communications with International trade partners and potential partners.
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Reported by Jason McLinton · In-house (corporation)
- Elizabeth Arsenault · Director of Policy, Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO)
- Kevin McHarg · Director of Operations, Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO)
Maintain communications with International trade partners and potential partners. Read more
Advocate for economic and innovation supports to achieve industry growth vision.
Advocate for free trade and work with officials to address non-tariff barriers as they arise.
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Reported by Jason McLinton · In-house (corporation)
- Serena Smith · Director of Policy, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
Advocate for free trade and work with officials to address non-tariff barriers as they arise. Read more
Advocate for economic and innovation supports to achieve industry growth vision.
Maintain communications with International trade partners and potential partners.
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Reported by Jason McLinton · In-house (corporation)
- Jeremy Keats · Senior Policy Advisor, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
Maintain communications with International trade partners and potential partners. Read more
Advocate for economic and innovation supports to achieve industry growth vision.
Advocate for free trade and work with officials to address non-tariff barriers as they arise.
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Reported by Jason McLinton · In-house (corporation)
- Graham O'Brien · Economic Growth Council Advisor, Opposition Leaders Office, House of Commons
Seek improved fisheries science with DFO. Read more
Advocate for balancing marine conservation with sustainable use as the Government of Canada works towards its marine conservation targets. Participate in regulatory consultations under Oceans Act, National Marine Conservation Areas Act, and Fisheries Act.
Advocate for stability of access and allocation shares as the Government fulfills its Indigenous relations obligations and works to increase Indigenous participation in fisheries. Participate in regulatory consultations under the Fisheries Act.
Advocate for economic and innovation supports to achieve industry growth vision.
Advocate for food security, science and innovation, and the healthy benefits of fish and seafood for the Canadian public.
Advocate for free trade and work with officials to address non-tariff barriers as they arise.
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Reported by Jason McLinton · In-house (corporation)
- Morgan McCullough · Director of Operations and Aquaculture, Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO)
Advocate for free trade and work with officials to address non-tariff barriers as they arise. Read more
Seek improved fisheries science with DFO.
Represent members’ interests in development of regulations under the Fisheries Act
Advocate for balancing marine conservation with sustainable use as the Government of Canada works towards its marine conservation targets. Participate in regulatory consultations under Oceans Act, National Marine Conservation Areas Act, and Fisheries Act.
Advocate for stability of access and allocation shares as the Government fulfills its Indigenous relations obligations and works to increase Indigenous participation in fisheries. Participate in regulatory consultations under the Fisheries Act.
Advocate for economic and innovation supports to achieve industry growth vision.
Maintain communications with International trade partners and potential partners.
Advocate for food security, science and innovation, and the healthy benefits of fish and seafood for the Canadian public.
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Reported by Jason McLinton · In-house (corporation)
- Joanne Garrah · Assistant Deputy Minister, Ecosystems and Oceans Science, Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO)
Seek improved fisheries science with DFO. Read more
Represent members’ interests in development of regulations under the Fisheries Act
Advocate for economic and innovation supports to achieve industry growth vision.
Advocate for food security, science and innovation, and the healthy benefits of fish and seafood for the Canadian public.
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Reported by Jason McLinton · In-house (corporation)
- Charles-Olivier Dube · Policy Advisor, Finance Canada (FIN)
Advocate for stability of access and allocation shares as the Government fulfills its Indigenous relations obligations and works to increase Indigenous participation in fisheries. Participate in regulatory consultations under the Fisheries Act. Read more
Advocate for economic and innovation supports to achieve industry growth vision.
Seek improved fisheries science with DFO.
Advocate for free trade and work with officials to address non-tariff barriers as they arise.
Maintain communications with International trade partners and potential partners.
Advocate for food security, science and innovation, and the healthy benefits of fish and seafood for the Canadian public.
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Reported by Jason McLinton · In-house (corporation)
- Sarah Manney · Global Affairs Advisor, Prime Minister's Office (PMO)
- Miled Hill · Senior Policy Advisor, Prime Minister's Office (PMO)
Advocate for balancing marine conservation with sustainable use as the Government of Canada works towards its marine conservation targets. Participate in regulatory consultations under Oceans Act, National Marine Conservation Areas Act, and Fisheries Act. Read more
Represent members’ interests in development of regulations under the Fisheries Act
Advocate for economic and innovation supports to achieve industry growth vision.
Maintain communications with International trade partners and potential partners.
Advocate for food security, science and innovation, and the healthy benefits of fish and seafood for the Canadian public.
Seek improved fisheries science with DFO.
Advocate for free trade and work with officials to address non-tariff barriers as they arise.
Advocate for stability of access and allocation shares as the Government fulfills its Indigenous relations obligations and works to increase Indigenous participation in fisheries. Participate in regulatory consultations under the Fisheries Act.
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Reported by Jason McLinton · In-house (corporation)
- Heath MacDonald · Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
- Lawrence Hanson · Deputy Minister, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
Advocate for stability of access and allocation shares as the Government fulfills its Indigenous relations obligations and works to increase Indigenous participation in fisheries. Participate in regulatory consultations under the Fisheries Act. Read more
Seek improved fisheries science with DFO.
Advocate for balancing marine conservation with sustainable use as the Government of Canada works towards its marine conservation targets. Participate in regulatory consultations under Oceans Act, National Marine Conservation Areas Act, and Fisheries Act.
Maintain communications with International trade partners and potential partners.
Advocate for free trade and work with officials to address non-tariff barriers as they arise.
Advocate for economic and innovation supports to achieve industry growth vision.
Advocate for food security, science and innovation, and the healthy benefits of fish and seafood for the Canadian public.
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Reported by Jason McLinton · In-house (corporation)
- Lawrence Hanson · Deputy Minister, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
- Chris Moran · Assistant Deputy Minister, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
Seek improved fisheries science with DFO. Read more
Advocate for free trade and work with officials to address non-tariff barriers as they arise.
Advocate for economic and innovation supports to achieve industry growth vision.
Advocate for stability of access and allocation shares as the Government fulfills its Indigenous relations obligations and works to increase Indigenous participation in fisheries. Participate in regulatory consultations under the Fisheries Act.
Advocate for food security, science and innovation, and the healthy benefits of fish and seafood for the Canadian public.
Maintain communications with International trade partners and potential partners.
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Reported by Jason McLinton · In-house (corporation)
- Kevin McHarg · Director of Operations, Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO)
Represent members’ interests in development of regulations under the Fisheries Act Read more
Advocate for balancing marine conservation with sustainable use as the Government of Canada works towards its marine conservation targets. Participate in regulatory consultations under Oceans Act, National Marine Conservation Areas Act, and Fisheries Act.
Seek improved fisheries science with DFO.
Advocate for economic and innovation supports to achieve industry growth vision.
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.