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Lobbying by TransCanada PipeLines Limited: 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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TransCanada PipeLines Limited

Meetings this Parliament
118
With MPs
29
Since Nov 2021
396
Active registrations
1

Most recent reported meeting: Sep 28, 2026.

Who they meet

Since the current Parliament opened.

MPs

Institutions

  • Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)38
  • House of Commons24
  • Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)16
  • Privy Council Office (PCO)15
  • Finance Canada (FIN)10
  • Prime Minister's Office (PMO)9
  • Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)5
  • Impact Assessment Agency of Canada (IAAC)5

Registrations in effect

In-house (corporation) In effect since Sep 24, 2026 Receives government funding

Filed by Francois Poirier, President and Chief Executive Officer

Lobbyists

  • Chris McCluskey · Manager, Federal Government Relations Former designated public office holder

    Formerly Director of Communications, Office of the Minister of Natural Resources, Natural Resources Canada (2014–2015)

    Formerly Director of Communications, Office of the Minister of Natural Resources, Natural Resources Canada (2012–2014)

    Formerly Director of Communications and Issues Management, Office of the Associate Minister of National Defence, National Defense (2011–2012)

    Formerly Chief of Staff (Acting), Office of the Associate Minister of National Defence, National Defense (2012–2012)

  • Patrick Muttart · Senior Vice President, Stakeholder Relations Former designated public office holder

    Formerly Deputy Chief of Staff, Office of the Prime Minister, Office of the Prime Minister (2006–2009)

  • Tiara Folkes · Manager, Indigenous Public Policy Former designated public office holder

    Formerly Policy Advisor on Indigenous Relations, Office of the Minister of Natural Resources, Natural Resources Canada (2018–2019)

    Formerly Special Advisor, Office of the Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations and Nothern Affairs, Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada (2017–2018)

    Formerly Atlantic Regional Advisor and Parliamentary Secretary Assistant to the Parliamentary Secretary, Office of the Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Labour, Ministry of Employment, Workforce Development and Labour (2016–2017)

  • Anita Dusevic Oliva · Executive Vice President and General Counsel
  • Christopher Vivone · Director Federal Government Relations Canada Former public office holder

    Formerly Policy Advisor, Office of the Minister, Finance Canada (2004–2006)

    Formerly Special Assistant, Office of the Minister, Industry Canada (2003–2004)

    Formerly Special Assistant, Office of the Secretary of State (Crown Corporations), Transport Canada (2003–2003)

    Formerly Special Assistant, Office of the Secretary of State, Western Economic Diversification (2001–2003)

  • Francois Poirier · President and Chief Executive Officer Former public office holder

    Formerly Contractor, Ottawa, Natural Resources Canada (2009–2009)

    Formerly Contractor, Ottawa, Department of Finance (2008–2009)

    Formerly Summer Student/Tour Guide, Ottawa, Canadian Museum of Civilization (1987–1988)

    Formerly Summer Student/Tour Guide, Ottawa, Senate of Canada (1984–1986)

  • Greg Grant · Executive Vice-President and President, Power and Energy Solutions
  • Sean O'Donnell · Executive Vice President, Strategy and Corporate Development and Chief Financial Officer
  • Trevor Ebl · President, Canadian Natural Gas Pipelines

Institutions they may lobby: Bank of Canada, Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC), Canada Revenue Agency (CRA), Canadian Energy Regulator (CER), Communications Security Establishment Canada (CSEC), Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada (CIRNAC), Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC), Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC), Finance Canada (FIN), Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO), Global Affairs Canada (GAC), Health Canada (HC), House of Commons, Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada (HICC), Impact Assessment Agency of Canada (IAAC), Indigenous Services Canada (ISC), Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED), Intergovernmental Affairs Secretariat (IGA), Justice Canada (JC), National Defence (DND), Natural Resources Canada (NRCan), Parks Canada (PC), Prime Minister's Office (PMO), Privy Council Office (PCO), Public Safety Canada (PS), Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC), Senate of Canada, Transport Canada (TC), Treasury Board Of Canada Secretariat (TBS)

What they're lobbying on (20)
  • To discuss the applicability of potential investment tax credits for solid oxide fuel cell technology and related Canadian manufacturing plans
  • Advocating for increased financial reporting and disclosures for corporations and non-governmental organizations
  • Providing input to certain federal departments and agencies — including the Canadian Energy Regulator (CER) and the Impact Assessment Agency (IAA) — on pipeline?related matters and major energy projects, including matters related to regulatory reform where applicable. These engagements may also encompass discussions on CER project review timelines, the role of regulators in pipeline safety, opportunities for industry?wide safety improvements, and environmental regulatory processes under the IAA.
  • Enhancing collaboration with the Government of Canada for the protection of critical infrastructure.
  • To discuss and seek government support for planning, building and operating pipelines in Canada to connect to LNG.
  • To seek support for energy infrastructure development, including pipelines, gas storage, nuclear energy and electricity generating/storage projects.
  • To discuss and seek government support for a potential electricity storage project, including but not limited to location, scope and funding of the project.
  • To discuss and seek support for emerging technologies related to emissions, including but not limited to, Carbon Capture and Utilization and Storage (CCUS) and low carbon fuels.
  • To understand how the Federal government is implementing UNDRIP and opportunity(ies) for industry to provide input during this process.
  • To discuss the status and implementation of the federal government's proposed greenhouse gas regulations.
  • To discuss skills development requirements for energy infrastructure projects.
  • To discuss and seek government approval for the acquisition of land rights on federally owned land.
  • Representations, comments and discussions regarding the proposed introduction of an investment tax credit for renewable energy projects.
  • Representations, comments and discussions regarding the proposed introduction of an investment tax credit for capital invested in carbon, capture, utilization and storage (CCUS) projects.
  • Representations, comments and discussions regarding the drafting of the proposed Regulations respecting reduction in the release of methane and certain volatile organic compounds and how the proposed regulation applies to the Corporation’s industry.
  • Representations, comments and discussions regarding the drafting of proposed legislation by the Department of Finance proposing to implement tax measures concerning excessive interest and financing expenses (EIFEL).
  • Representations, comments and discussions regarding the advancement of hydrogen energy projects.
  • Representations, comments and discussions regarding Indigenous access to capital for energy infrastructure projects and issues arising from pipeline infrastructure crossing indigenous communities.
  • Discussions on Federal Emissions Policy
  • Discussing potential assistance from the federal government to assist with company discussions with Mexican regulatory authorities.

Registration 947955-5537-174. Look it up in the official Registry

Reported meetings

Spreadsheet

  • Reported by Francois Poirier · In-house (corporation)

    • Samir Kassam · Deputy Chief of Staff and Director of Policy, Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
    • Martin Kolacz · Senior Policy and Major Projects Advisor, Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
    Providing input to certain federal departments and agencies — including the Canadian Energy Regulator (CER) and the Impact Assessment Agency (IAA) — on pipeline?related matters and major energy projects, including matters related to regulatory reform where applicable. These engagements may also encompass discussions on CER project review timelines, the role of regulators in pipeline safety, opportunities for industry?wide safety improvements, and environmental regulatory processes under the IAA. Read more

    Official report

  • Reported by Francois Poirier · In-house (corporation)

    • Wayne Long · Secretary of State for the Canada Revenue Agency and Financial Institutions, Finance Canada (FIN)
    • Kevin Collins · Chief of Staff, Finance Canada (FIN)
    • Pierce Collier · Director of Parliamentary Affairs, Issues Management and Media Relations, Finance Canada (FIN)
    • Maghus Ryan · Director of Operations and Communications to Canada's Secretary of State for the Canada Revenue Agency and Financial Institutions, Finance Canada (FIN)
    Advocating for increased financial reporting and disclosures for corporations and non-governmental organizations

    Official report

  • Reported by Francois Poirier · In-house (corporation)

    • Julia Lisztwan · Senior Policy Advisor, Prime Minister's Office (PMO)
    • Morgan Breitkreutz · Senior Special Advisor, Prime Minister's Office (PMO)
    Providing input to certain federal departments and agencies — including the Canadian Energy Regulator (CER) and the Impact Assessment Agency (IAA) — on pipeline?related matters and major energy projects, including matters related to regulatory reform where applicable. These engagements may also encompass discussions on CER project review timelines, the role of regulators in pipeline safety, opportunities for industry?wide safety improvements, and environmental regulatory processes under the IAA. Read more

    Official report

  • Reported by Francois Poirier · In-house (corporation)

    • Laura Martin · Director, Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
    • Simon Bregazzi · Senior Advisor, Major Projects, Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
    To discuss and seek support for emerging technologies related to emissions, including but not limited to, Carbon Capture and Utilization and Storage (CCUS) and low carbon fuels. Read more

    Official report

  • Reported by Francois Poirier · In-house (corporation)

    • Miro Froehlich · Director of Policy, Privy Council Office (PCO)
    • Shannon Ablett · Stakeholder Relations Manager, Privy Council Office (PCO)
    • Nasser Haidar · Senior Policy Advisor, Intergovernmental Affairs Secretariat (IGA)
    Providing input to certain federal departments and agencies — including the Canadian Energy Regulator (CER) and the Impact Assessment Agency (IAA) — on pipeline?related matters and major energy projects, including matters related to regulatory reform where applicable. These engagements may also encompass discussions on CER project review timelines, the role of regulators in pipeline safety, opportunities for industry?wide safety improvements, and environmental regulatory processes under the IAA. Read more

    Official report

  • Reported by Francois Poirier · In-house (corporation)

    • Andre Bernier · Director General, Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
    Providing input to certain federal departments and agencies — including the Canadian Energy Regulator (CER) and the Impact Assessment Agency (IAA) — on pipeline?related matters and major energy projects, including matters related to regulatory reform where applicable. These engagements may also encompass discussions on CER project review timelines, the role of regulators in pipeline safety, opportunities for industry?wide safety improvements, and environmental regulatory processes under the IAA. Read more

    Official report

  • Reported by Francois Poirier · In-house (corporation)

    • Michelle Chislett · Executive Vice-President, Privy Council Office (PCO)
    Providing input to certain federal departments and agencies — including the Canadian Energy Regulator (CER) and the Impact Assessment Agency (IAA) — on pipeline?related matters and major energy projects, including matters related to regulatory reform where applicable. These engagements may also encompass discussions on CER project review timelines, the role of regulators in pipeline safety, opportunities for industry?wide safety improvements, and environmental regulatory processes under the IAA. Read more

    Official report

  • Reported by Francois Poirier · In-house (corporation)

    • Erin O'Brien · Assistant Deputy Minister, Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
    • Margaret Skwara · Manager Emerging Issues, Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
    Providing input to certain federal departments and agencies — including the Canadian Energy Regulator (CER) and the Impact Assessment Agency (IAA) — on pipeline?related matters and major energy projects, including matters related to regulatory reform where applicable. These engagements may also encompass discussions on CER project review timelines, the role of regulators in pipeline safety, opportunities for industry?wide safety improvements, and environmental regulatory processes under the IAA. Read more

    Official report

  • Reported by Francois Poirier · In-house (corporation)

    • Mark Cauchi · Director General Energy and Transportation, Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)
    • Karishma Boroowa · Director, Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)
    • Karl Abraham · Chief Engineer, Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)
    Discussions on Federal Emissions Policy Read more

    Providing input to certain federal departments and agencies — including the Canadian Energy Regulator (CER) and the Impact Assessment Agency (IAA) — on pipeline?related matters and major energy projects, including matters related to regulatory reform where applicable. These engagements may also encompass discussions on CER project review timelines, the role of regulators in pipeline safety, opportunities for industry?wide safety improvements, and environmental regulatory processes under the IAA.

    Official report

  • Reported by Francois Poirier · In-house (corporation)

    • Terrence Hubbard · President, Impact Assessment Agency of Canada (IAAC)
    Providing input to certain federal departments and agencies — including the Canadian Energy Regulator (CER) and the Impact Assessment Agency (IAA) — on pipeline?related matters and major energy projects, including matters related to regulatory reform where applicable. These engagements may also encompass discussions on CER project review timelines, the role of regulators in pipeline safety, opportunities for industry?wide safety improvements, and environmental regulatory processes under the IAA. Read more

    Official report

  • Reported by Francois Poirier · In-house (corporation)

    • Jennifer Saxe · Assistant Deputy Minister, Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO)
    Providing input to certain federal departments and agencies — including the Canadian Energy Regulator (CER) and the Impact Assessment Agency (IAA) — on pipeline?related matters and major energy projects, including matters related to regulatory reform where applicable. These engagements may also encompass discussions on CER project review timelines, the role of regulators in pipeline safety, opportunities for industry?wide safety improvements, and environmental regulatory processes under the IAA. Read more

    Official report

  • Reported by Francois Poirier · In-house (corporation)

    To discuss skills development requirements for energy infrastructure projects.

    Official report

  • Reported by Francois Poirier · In-house (corporation)

    • Drew Leyburne · Assistant Deputy Minister, Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
    • Gary Smith · Senior Advisor, Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
    To discuss and seek government support for planning, building and operating pipelines in Canada to connect to LNG.

    Official report

  • Reported by Francois Poirier · In-house (corporation)

    • Drew Leyburne · Assistant Deputy Minister, Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
    • Eamonn McGuinty · Chief of Staff, Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
    • Gary Smith · Senior Advisor, Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
    • Andre Bernier · Director General, Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
    To discuss and seek government support for planning, building and operating pipelines in Canada to connect to LNG.

    Official report

  • Reported by Francois Poirier · In-house (corporation)

    • Julia Lisztwan · Senior Policy Advisor, Prime Minister's Office (PMO)
    Providing input to certain federal departments and agencies — including the Canadian Energy Regulator (CER) and the Impact Assessment Agency (IAA) — on pipeline?related matters and major energy projects, including matters related to regulatory reform where applicable. These engagements may also encompass discussions on CER project review timelines, the role of regulators in pipeline safety, opportunities for industry?wide safety improvements, and environmental regulatory processes under the IAA. Read more

    Official report

  • Reported by Francois Poirier · In-house (corporation)

    • Galen Richardson · Senior Policy Advisor, Privy Council Office (PCO)
    • Miro Froehlich · Director of Policy, Privy Council Office (PCO)
    • Emilie Simard · Director of Parliamentary Affairs and Issues Management, Privy Council Office (PCO)
    • Nasser Haidar · Senior Policy Advisor, Privy Council Office (PCO)
    Providing input to certain federal departments and agencies — including the Canadian Energy Regulator (CER) and the Impact Assessment Agency (IAA) — on pipeline?related matters and major energy projects, including matters related to regulatory reform where applicable. These engagements may also encompass discussions on CER project review timelines, the role of regulators in pipeline safety, opportunities for industry?wide safety improvements, and environmental regulatory processes under the IAA. Read more

    Official report

  • Reported by Francois Poirier · In-house (corporation)

    • Drew Leyburne · Assistant Deputy Minister, Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
    • Gary Smith · Senior Advisor, Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
    Providing input to certain federal departments and agencies — including the Canadian Energy Regulator (CER) and the Impact Assessment Agency (IAA) — on pipeline?related matters and major energy projects, including matters related to regulatory reform where applicable. These engagements may also encompass discussions on CER project review timelines, the role of regulators in pipeline safety, opportunities for industry?wide safety improvements, and environmental regulatory processes under the IAA. Read more

    Official report

  • Reported by Francois Poirier · In-house (corporation)

    • Jeff Labonte · Associate Deputy Minister, Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
    • Erin O'Brien · Assistant Deputy Minister, Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
    • Martin Kolacz · Senior Policy and Major Projects Advisor, Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
    • Margaret Skwara · Manager Emerging Issues, Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
    and 2 more
    • Zachary Rosentzveig · Senior Policy Advisor, Privy Council Office (PCO)
    • Lauren Walshe-Roussel · Director, Privy Council Office (PCO)
    Providing input to certain federal departments and agencies — including the Canadian Energy Regulator (CER) and the Impact Assessment Agency (IAA) — on pipeline?related matters and major energy projects, including matters related to regulatory reform where applicable. These engagements may also encompass discussions on CER project review timelines, the role of regulators in pipeline safety, opportunities for industry?wide safety improvements, and environmental regulatory processes under the IAA. Read more

    Official report

  • Reported by Francois Poirier · In-house (corporation)

    • Julia Lisztwan · Senior Policy Advisor, Prime Minister's Office (PMO)
    Providing input to certain federal departments and agencies — including the Canadian Energy Regulator (CER) and the Impact Assessment Agency (IAA) — on pipeline?related matters and major energy projects, including matters related to regulatory reform where applicable. These engagements may also encompass discussions on CER project review timelines, the role of regulators in pipeline safety, opportunities for industry?wide safety improvements, and environmental regulatory processes under the IAA. Read more

    Official report

  • Reported by Francois Poirier · In-house (corporation)

    • Galen Richardson · Senior Policy Advisor, Privy Council Office (PCO)
    • Emilie Simard · Director of Parliamentary Affairs and Issues Management, Privy Council Office (PCO)
    Providing input to certain federal departments and agencies — including the Canadian Energy Regulator (CER) and the Impact Assessment Agency (IAA) — on pipeline?related matters and major energy projects, including matters related to regulatory reform where applicable. These engagements may also encompass discussions on CER project review timelines, the role of regulators in pipeline safety, opportunities for industry?wide safety improvements, and environmental regulatory processes under the IAA. Read more

    Official report

  • Reported by Francois Poirier · In-house (corporation)

    • Carolyn Svonkin · Director of Communications, Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
    Representations, comments and discussions regarding Indigenous access to capital for energy infrastructure projects and issues arising from pipeline infrastructure crossing indigenous communities. Read more

    Official report

  • Reported by Francois Poirier · In-house (corporation)

    • Samir Kassam · Deputy Chief of Staff and Director of Policy, Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
    • Martin Kolacz · Senior Policy and Major Projects Advisor, Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
    • Sean Mitchell · Director of Parliamentary Affairs and Issues Management, Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
    Providing input to certain federal departments and agencies — including the Canadian Energy Regulator (CER) and the Impact Assessment Agency (IAA) — on pipeline?related matters and major energy projects, including matters related to regulatory reform where applicable. These engagements may also encompass discussions on CER project review timelines, the role of regulators in pipeline safety, opportunities for industry?wide safety improvements, and environmental regulatory processes under the IAA. Read more

    Official report

  • Reported by Francois Poirier · In-house (corporation)

    • François-Philippe Champagne · Minister of Finance and National Revenue, Finance Canada (FIN)
    • Bardish Chagger · Member of Parliament
    • Julie Turcotte · Assistant Deputy Minister, Finance Canada (FIN)
    • Varun Srivatsan · Director of Policy, Finance Canada (FIN)
    Representations, comments and discussions regarding the drafting of proposed legislation by the Department of Finance proposing to implement tax measures concerning excessive interest and financing expenses (EIFEL). Read more

    Official report

  • Reported by Francois Poirier · In-house (corporation)

    • Leslie Church · Parliamentary Secretary
    • Jonathan Afek Levy · Legislative Assistant, House of Commons
    To discuss and seek government support for planning, building and operating pipelines in Canada to connect to LNG. Read more

    Representations, comments and discussions regarding Indigenous access to capital for energy infrastructure projects and issues arising from pipeline infrastructure crossing indigenous communities.

    Official report

  • Reported by Francois Poirier · In-house (corporation)

    To seek support for energy infrastructure development, including pipelines, gas storage, nuclear energy and electricity generating/storage projects.

    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.