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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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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.

Registrations in effect

In-house (corporation) In effect since Oct 14, 2026

Filed by Jason McLinton, PRESIDENT

Lobbyists

  • 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)

  • 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)
  • 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.

Registration 960605-5332-5. Look it up in the official Registry

Reported meetings

Spreadsheet

  • Reported by Jason McLinton · In-house (corporation)

    • Niall O'Dea · Senior Assistant Deputy Minister, Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO)
    • Adam Burns · Assistant Deputy Minister, Fisheries and Harbour Management, Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO)
    • Jennifer Saxe · Assistant Deputy Minister, Aquatic Ecosystems, Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO)
    • Joanne Garrah · Assistant Deputy Minister, Ecosystems and Oceans Science, Fisheries and Oceans Canada (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. 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.

    Represent members’ interests in development of regulations 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 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.

    Maintain communications with International trade partners and potential partners.

    Official report

  • Reported by Jason McLinton · In-house (corporation)

    • Greg McLean · Member of Parliament
    • Gaétan Malette · Member of Parliament
    • Graham O'Brien · Economic Growth Council Advisor, Opposition Leaders Office, House of Commons
    • Jason Gorleau · Member of Parliament, House of Commons
    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 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.

    Official report

  • Reported by Jason McLinton · In-house (corporation)

    • Morgan McCullough · Director of Operations and Aquaculture, Fisheries and Oceans Canada (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. Read more

    Advocate for free trade and work with officials to address non-tariff barriers as they arise.

    Represent members’ interests in development of regulations under the 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.

    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.

    Official report

  • Reported by Jason McLinton · In-house (corporation)

    • Robert Black · Senator, Senate of Canada
    Advocate for economic and innovation supports to achieve industry growth vision. 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 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.

    Seek improved fisheries science with DFO.

    Advocate for food security, science and innovation, and the healthy benefits of fish and seafood for the Canadian public.

    Official report

  • Reported by Jason McLinton · In-house (corporation)

    • Morgan McCullough · Director of Operations and Aquaculture, Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO)
    • Elizabeth Arsenault · Director of Policy, Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO)
    Advocate for economic and innovation supports to achieve industry growth vision. Read more

    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.

    Official report

  • Reported by Jason McLinton · In-house (corporation)

    • Joanne Thompson · Minister of Fisheries, Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO)
    • Annette Gibbons · Deputy Minister, 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)
    and 1 more
    • Elizabeth Arsenault · Director of Policy, Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO)
    Advocate for better inclusion of the fish and seafood sector in the Temporary Foreign Workers program. Read more

    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 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.

    Seek improved fisheries science with DFO.

    Advocate for food security, science and innovation, and the healthy benefits of fish and seafood for the Canadian public.

    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.

    Official report

  • Reported by Jason McLinton · In-house (corporation)

    • Annette Gibbons · Deputy Minister, Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO)
    • Kaili Levesque · Associate Deputy Minister, Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO)
    • Adam Burns · Assistant Deputy Minister, Fisheries and Harbour Management, 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 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 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.

    Advocate for food security, science and innovation, and the healthy benefits of fish and seafood for the Canadian public.

    Represent members’ interests in development of regulations under the Fisheries Act

    Maintain communications with International trade partners and potential partners.

    Official report

  • Reported by Jason McLinton · In-house (corporation)

    and 1 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. Read more

    Advocate for economic and innovation supports to achieve industry growth vision.

    Advocate for better inclusion of the fish and seafood sector in the Temporary Foreign Workers program.

    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.

    Represent members’ interests in development of regulations under the Fisheries Act

    Seek improved fisheries science with 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.

    Maintain communications with International trade partners and potential partners.

    Official report

  • Reported by Jason McLinton · In-house (corporation)

    • Morgan McCullough · Director of Operations and Aquaculture, Fisheries and Oceans Canada (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. Read more

    Seek improved fisheries science with 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.

    Maintain communications with International trade partners and potential partners.

    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.

    Official report

  • Reported by Jason McLinton · In-house (corporation)

    • Joanne Garrah · Assistant Deputy Minister, Ecosystems and Oceans Science, Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO)
    Maintain communications with International trade partners and potential partners. Read more

    Seek improved fisheries science with DFO.

    Represent members’ interests in development of regulations under the Fisheries Act

    Advocate for free trade and work with officials to address non-tariff barriers as they arise.

    Advocate for food security, science and innovation, and the healthy benefits of fish and seafood for the Canadian public.

    Official report

  • Reported by Jason McLinton · In-house (corporation)

    • Ernie Klassen · Parliamentary Secretary to Fisheries Minister, Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO)
    • Joshua Lindner · Senior Regional Advisor - BC, Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO)
    • Michael Ferguson · Senior Regional Advisor - Maritime, 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.

    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.

    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.

    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 free trade and work with officials to address non-tariff barriers as they arise.

    Official report

  • Reported by Jason McLinton · In-house (corporation)

    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 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 free trade and work with officials to address non-tariff barriers as they arise.

    Maintain communications with International trade partners and potential partners.

    Official report

  • Reported by Jason McLinton · In-house (corporation)

    Maintain communications with International trade partners and potential partners. 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.

    Represent members’ interests in development of regulations under the Fisheries Act

    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 free trade and work with officials to address non-tariff barriers as they arise.

    Official report

  • Reported by Jason McLinton · In-house (corporation)

    Maintain communications with International trade partners and potential partners. Read more

    Advocate for free trade and work with officials to address non-tariff barriers as they arise.

    Official report

  • Reported by Jason McLinton · In-house (corporation)

    • Yianni Papadatos · Senior Policy Advisor, Finance Canada (FIN)
    Maintain communications with International trade partners and potential partners. Read more

    Advocate for free trade and work with officials to address non-tariff barriers as they arise.

    Official report

  • Reported by Jason McLinton · In-house (corporation)

    • Rob Stewart · Deputy Minister of International Trade, Global Affairs Canada (GAC)
    • Michelle Cooper · Associate Assistant Deputy Minister, Global Affairs Canada (GAC)
    Maintain communications with International trade partners and potential partners. Read more

    Advocate for free trade and work with officials to address non-tariff barriers as they arise.

    Official report

  • Reported by Jason McLinton · In-house (corporation)

    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.

    Official report

  • Reported by Jason McLinton · In-house (corporation)

    • Joanne Thompson · Minister of Fisheries, Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO)
    • Kaili Levesque · Associate Deputy Minister, 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)
    and 3 more
    • Joshua Lindner · Senior Regional Advisor - BC, Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO)
    • Alex Kondakov · Regional Advisor - Ontario, Prairies Special Advisor - Policy, Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO)
    • Michael Ferguson · Senior Regional Advisor - Maritime, 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.

    Official report

  • Reported by Jason McLinton · In-house (corporation)

    • Lawrence Hanson · Deputy Minister, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
    • Kathleen Donohue · 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 free trade and work with officials to address non-tariff barriers as they arise.

    Official report

  • Reported by Jason McLinton · In-house (corporation)

    • Weldon Epp · ADM of Indo-Pacific, Global Affairs Canada (GAC)
    Advocate for free trade and work with officials to address non-tariff barriers as they arise. Read more

    Maintain communications with International trade partners and potential partners.

    Official report

  • Reported by Jason McLinton · In-house (corporation)

    • Holly Duggan · Director of Outreach and Stakeholder Relations, House of Commons
    • Aaron Wudrick · Director of Policy, House of Commons
    Advocate for free trade and work with officials to address non-tariff barriers as they arise. Read more

    Maintain communications with International trade partners and potential partners.

    Official report

  • Reported by Jason McLinton · In-house (corporation)

    • David Angell · Foreign and Defence Policy Advisor to the Prime Minister, Privy Council Office (PCO)
    Maintain communications with International trade partners and potential partners. Read more

    Advocate for free trade and work with officials to address non-tariff barriers as they arise.

    Official report

  • Reported by Jason McLinton · In-house (corporation)

    • Kody Blois · Parliamentary Secretary to Prime Minister, Prime Minister's Office (PMO)
    Maintain communications with International trade partners and potential partners. Read more

    Advocate for free trade and work with officials to address non-tariff barriers as they arise.

    Official report

  • Reported by Jason McLinton · In-house (corporation)

    Advocate for free trade and work with officials to address non-tariff barriers as they arise. Read more

    Maintain communications with International trade partners and potential partners.

    Official report

  • Reported by Jason McLinton · In-house (corporation)

    Maintain communications with International trade partners and potential partners. Read more

    Advocate for free trade and work with officials to address non-tariff barriers as they arise.

    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.