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.
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.
← LobbyingRegistrations in effect
In-house (corporation) In effect since Sep 24, 2026 Receives government funding
Filed by Francois Poirier, President and Chief Executive Officer
Lobbyists
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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)
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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)
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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
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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)
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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)Hide details
- 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.
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Reported meetings
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Reported by Francois Poirier · In-house (corporation)
- Terry Duguid · Member of Parliament
- Colin McKone · Parliamentary Assistant, House of Commons
To discuss and seek government support for planning, building and operating pipelines in Canada to connect to LNG.
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Reported by Francois Poirier · In-house (corporation)
- Greg Orencsak · Deputy Minister, Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
- Drew Leyburne · Assistant Deputy Minister, Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
- Eamonn McGuinty · Chief of Staff, Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
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
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Reported by Francois Poirier · In-house (corporation)
- Nick Leswick · Associate Deputy Minister, Finance Canada (FIN)
- Trevor McGowan · Associate Assistant Deputy Minister, 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
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Reported by Francois Poirier · In-house (corporation)
- Ben Carr · Member of Parliament
To discuss and seek government support for planning, building and operating pipelines in Canada to connect to LNG.
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Reported by Francois Poirier · In-house (corporation)
- Peter Feldberg · VP - Regulatory Affairs, Privy Council Office (PCO)
Providing input to certain government departments and agencies (including the Canadian Energy Regulator and Impact Assessment Agency), on pipeline-related matters and energy projects. Includes discussing project review timelines (CER), role of regulators in pipeline safety (CER), opportunities for industry-wide safety improvements (CER) and environmental regulation (IAA). Read more
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Reported by Francois Poirier · In-house (corporation)
- Megan Nichols · Assistant Deputy Minister, Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)
- Mark Cauchi · Director General, Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)
- Jordan Zed · Senior Assistant Deputy Minister, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
Discussions on Federal Emissions Policy
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Reported by Francois Poirier · In-house (corporation)
- Sean Smith · Unit Head, Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)
- Clare Demerse · Director, Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)
- Dixon Byrne · Senior Policy Analyst, Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
- James Diamond · Manager, Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)
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. Read more
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Reported by Francois Poirier · In-house (corporation)
- Chris Evans · Director General, Wildlife Management, Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)
- Richard Vermette · Executive Director, Environmental Assessment, Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)
- Anjala Puvananathan · Director General, Impact Assessment Agency of Canada (IAAC)
To discuss and seek government support for a potential electricity storage project, including but not limited to location, scope and funding of the project.
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Reported by Francois Poirier · In-house (corporation)
- Samir Kassam · Deputy Chief of Staff and Director of Policy, Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
To understand how the Federal government is implementing UNDRIP and opportunity(ies) for industry to provide input during this process.
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Reported by Francois Poirier · In-house (corporation)
- Vince Gasparro · Member of Parliament
Discussions on Federal Emissions Policy
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Reported by Francois Poirier · In-house (corporation)
- Grant Arnold · Senior Advisor, Major Projects, Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
- Eamonn McGuinty · Chief of Staff, Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
- Martin Kolacz · Senior Policy and Major Projects Advisor, Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
To discuss and seek government support for planning, building and operating pipelines in Canada to connect to LNG.
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Reported by Francois Poirier · In-house (corporation)
- Erin O'Brien · Assistant Deputy Minister, Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
- Michael Rau · Director General, Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
To discuss and seek government support for planning, building and operating pipelines in Canada to connect to LNG.
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Reported by Francois Poirier · In-house (corporation)
- Samuel Millar · Assistant Deputy Minister, Finance Canada (FIN)
- Jeff Labonte · Associate Deputy Minister, Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
- Drew Leyburne · Assistant Deputy Minister, Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
- Kaili Levesque · Associate Deputy Minister, Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO)
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- Megan Nichols · Assistant Deputy Minister, Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)
- Marco Presutti · Assistant Deputy Minister, Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada (HICC)
- Jennifer Saxe · Assistant Deputy Minister, Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO)
- Terry M. Hubbard · President, Impact Assessment Agency of Canada (IAAC)
- Sashen Guneratna · Managing Director - Investments, Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada (HICC)
To discuss and seek government support for a potential electricity storage project, including but not limited to location, scope and funding of the project. Read more
Discussions on Federal Emissions Policy
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).
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Reported by Francois Poirier · In-house (corporation)
- Erin O'Brien · Assistant Deputy Minister, Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
- Michael Rau · Director, Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
Discussions on Federal Emissions Policy Read more
To discuss and seek government support for planning, building and operating pipelines in Canada to connect to LNG.
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Reported by Francois Poirier · In-house (corporation)
- Mollie Johnson · Deputy Minister, Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)
- Judy Meltzer · Assistant Deputy Minister, Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)
- Mark Cauchi · Director General, Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)
Discussions on Federal Emissions Policy
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Reported by Francois Poirier · In-house (corporation)
- Peter Hammerschmidt · Assistant Deputy Minister, National Defence (DND)
To discuss and seek government support for a potential electricity storage project, including but not limited to location, scope and funding of the project.
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Reported by Francois Poirier · In-house (corporation)
- Alexis Conrad · Assistant Secretary to the Cabinet, Privy Council Office (PCO)
- Sunny Uppal · Director of Operations, Privy Council Office (PCO)
To discuss and seek government support for a potential electricity storage project, including but not limited to location, scope and funding of the project.
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Reported by Francois Poirier · In-house (corporation)
- Conor Lewis · Senior Policy Advisor, National Defence (DND)
- Alexa Kalsatos · Senior Operations and Regional Advisor, National Defence (DND)
To discuss and seek government support for a potential electricity storage project, including but not limited to location, scope and funding of the project.
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Reported by Francois Poirier · In-house (corporation)
- Grant Arnold · Senior Advisor, Major Projects, Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
- Ben Forer · Deputy Director, Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
- Blair Gowan · Deputy Director, Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
- Dennis Trigylidas · Senior Advisor, Energy Infrastructure, Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
To discuss skills development requirements for energy infrastructure projects. Read more
To discuss and seek government support for planning, building and operating pipelines in Canada to connect to LNG.
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Reported by Francois Poirier · In-house (corporation)
- Erin O'Brien · Assistant Deputy Minister, Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
- Michael Rau · Director General, Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
Providing input to certain government departments and agencies (including the Canadian Energy Regulator and Impact Assessment Agency), on pipeline-related matters and energy projects. Includes discussing project review timelines (CER), role of regulators in pipeline safety (CER), opportunities for industry-wide safety improvements (CER) and environmental regulation (IAA). Read more
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Reported by Francois Poirier · In-house (corporation)
- Rémi Gagnon · Senior Policy Advisor, Finance Canada (FIN)
- Cheryl Cardinal · Director, Strategic Initiatives and Indigenous Equity, 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
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Reported by Francois Poirier · In-house (corporation)
- Kelsen Vallee · Chief Investment Officer, Privy Council Office (PCO)
- Peter Feldberg · Vice President, Privy Council Office (PCO)
Providing input to certain government departments and agencies (including the Canadian Energy Regulator and Impact Assessment Agency), on pipeline-related matters and energy projects. Includes discussing project review timelines (CER), role of regulators in pipeline safety (CER), opportunities for industry-wide safety improvements (CER) and environmental regulation (IAA). Read more
To seek support for energy infrastructure development, including pipelines, gas storage, nuclear energy and electricity generating/storage projects.
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Reported by Francois Poirier · In-house (corporation)
- Grant Arnold · Senior Advisor, Privy Council Office (PCO)
Providing input to certain government departments and agencies (including the Canadian Energy Regulator and Impact Assessment Agency), on pipeline-related matters and energy projects. Includes discussing project review timelines (CER), role of regulators in pipeline safety (CER), opportunities for industry-wide safety improvements (CER) and environmental regulation (IAA). Read more
To discuss and seek government support for planning, building and operating pipelines in Canada to connect to LNG.
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Reported by Francois Poirier · In-house (corporation)
- Pat Kelly · Member of Parliament
- David McKenzie · Member of Parliament
To seek support for energy infrastructure development, including pipelines, gas storage, nuclear energy and electricity generating/storage projects.
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Reported by Francois Poirier · In-house (corporation)
- Deborah Quaicoe · Director, Privy Council Office (PCO)
- Megan Nichols · Assistant Deputy Minister, Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)
- Judy Meltzer · Associate Assistant Deputy Minister, Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)
Providing input to certain government departments and agencies (including the Canadian Energy Regulator and Impact Assessment Agency), on pipeline-related matters and energy projects. Includes discussing project review timelines (CER), role of regulators in pipeline safety (CER), opportunities for industry-wide safety improvements (CER) and environmental regulation (IAA). Read more
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.