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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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Corporation

TransCanada PipeLines Limited

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

Most recent reported meeting: Sep 28, 2026.

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)

    and 6 more
    • Kelly Block · Member of Parliament
    • Alex Ruff · Member of Parliament
    • Kyle Seeback · Member of Parliament
    • Greg McLean · Member of Parliament
    • Damien C. Kurek · Member of Parliament, House of Commons
    • Larry Maguire · Member of Parliament, House of Commons

    Energy

    Official report

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

    and 5 more
    • James Hutchingame · Secretary Assistant, Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
    • Dan Vandal · Minister Norther Affairs and CanNor, House of Commons
    • Ken Hardie · Member of Parliament, House of Commons
    • Leah Taylor Roy · Member of Parliament, House of Commons
    • John Aldag · Member of Parliament, House of Commons

    Energy

    Official report

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

    • Sandy Schembri · Senior Policy and Regional Advisor (Atlantic), Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)

    Natural Resources

    Official report

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

    • Katherine Teeple · Executive Director, Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)

    Climate

    Official report

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

    • Kyle Harrietha · Director of Parliamentary Affairs / Deputy Chief of Staff, Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)

    Energy

    Official report

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

    • Soren Halverson · Special Advisor to the Deputy Minister, Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)
    • Karl Abraham · Chief Engineer Electricity and Combustion Division, Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)
    • Mark Cauchi · Director General, Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)

    EnergyEnvironment

    Official report

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

    • Kevin Brosseau · Assistant Deputy Minister, Transport Canada (TC)

    Energy

    Official report

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

    • Joe Wild · Senior Assistant Deputy Minister, Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada (CIRNAC)

    Aboriginal Affairs

    Official report

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

    • Christophe Cinqmars-Viau · Senior Policy Advisor, Prime Minister's Office (PMO)

    Taxation and Finance

    Official report

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

    • Glenn Purves · Assistant Deputy Minister, Finance Canada (FIN)

    Energy

    Official report

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

    • Angie Bruce · Assistant Deputy minister, Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)

    Natural Resources

    Official report

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

    • Deliah Bernard · Indigenous Affairs Advisor, Prime Minister's Office (PMO)

    Aboriginal Affairs

    Official report

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

    • Jeff Labonté · Assistant Deputy Minister, Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)

    EnergyNatural Resources

    Official report

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

    • Olivier Cullen · Director of Operations, Indigenous Services Canada (ISC)

    Aboriginal Affairs

    Official report

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

    • George Chahal · Member of Parliament, House of Commons

    Natural Resources

    Official report

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

    • Soren Halverson · Special Advisor to the Deputy Minister, Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)

    Climate

    Official report

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

    • Shaun Fantauzzo · Senior Policy Advisor, Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)

    Energy

    Official report

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

    • Elise Wagner · Director of Policy, Prime Minister's Office (PMO)

    International Trade

    Official report

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

    • Thomas Gagne · Director of Stakeholder Relations in Minister Anand’s office, National Defence (DND)
    • Corinne Havard · Policy Advisor in Minister Anand's office, National Defence (DND)

    Economic DevelopmentEnergyEnvironmentInfrastructure

    Official report

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

    • Shahenda Elwerdany · Executive Assistant to the Chief of Staff, Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)

    Natural Resources

    Official report

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

    • Brian Clow · Deputy Chief of Staff, Prime Minister's Office (PMO)
    • Elise Wagner · Director of Policy, Prime Minister's Office (PMO)

    International Trade

    Official report

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

    • Glenn Purves · Assistant Deputy Minister, Finance Canada (FIN)
    • Miodrag Jovanovic · Assistant Deputy Minister, Finance Canada (FIN)

    Infrastructure

    Official report

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

    • Ron Hallman · Chief Executive Officer, Parks Canada (PC)

    Energy

    Official report

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

    • Hamish Wright · Advisor, House of Commons
    • Shawn Driscoll · Advisor, House of Commons

    Energy

    Official report

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

    • John Moffet · Assistant Deputy Minister, Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)
    • Soren Halverson · Special Advisor to the Deputy Minister, Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)

    ClimateEnergy

    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.