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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)

    • Cheryl Cardinal · Director, Strategic Initiatives and Indigenous Equity, Finance Canada (FIN)
    • Sarah Thomas · Policy Advisor, Office of the Deputy Prime Minister & Minister of Finance, Finance Canada (FIN)

    Aboriginal AffairsNatural Resources

    Official report

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

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

    Energy

    Official report

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

    • Sandy Schembri · Director, Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)

    Energy

    Official report

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

    • Connor MacDonald · Policy Advisor, House of Commons
    • Jwane Izzetpanah · Stakeholder Relations Advisor, House of Commons

    Economic DevelopmentEnergyEnvironment

    Official report

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

    • Hannah Wilson · Policy Advisor, Finance Canada (FIN)
    • Hadeel April Aziz · Special Assistant, Finance Canada (FIN)
    • Alexa MucyoKayonga · Special Assistant Operations and Parliamentary Secretary, Finance Canada (FIN)

    Taxation and Finance

    Official report

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

    • Julie Dabrusin · Member of Parliament
    • Mike Kelloway · Member of Parliament
    • George Chahal · Member of Parliament, House of Commons
    • Francesco Sorbara · Member of Parliment, House of Commons
    and 2 more
    • Majid Jowhari · Member of Parliament, House of Commons
    • Yasmine Atassi · Senior Policy and Ontario Advisor, Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)

    ClimateEnergyEnvironment

    Official report

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

    and 4 more
    • Corey Tochor · Member of Parliament
    • Ted Falk · Member of Parliament
    • Robert Kitchen · Member of Parlilament, House of Commons
    • Earl Dreeshen · Member of Parliament, House of Commons

    Energy

    Official report

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

    • Sean Smith · Unit Head, Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)
    • Dominique Dore · Head, Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)
    • Andrew Morgan · Senior Advisor, Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)

    Environment

    Official report

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

    • Paul Halucha · Deputy Secretary to the Cabinet (Clean Growth), Privy Council Office (PCO)
    • Michael Vandergrift · Deputy Minister, Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
    • Chris Forbes · Deputy Minister, Finance Canada (FIN)
    • Ben Chin · Senior Advisor, Prime Minister's Office (PMO)
    and 5 more
    • Kyle Harrietha · Director of Parliamentary Affairs / Deputy Chief of Staff, Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
    • Sandy Schembri · Director, Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
    • Andrew Bevan · Chief of Staff, Finance Canada (FIN)
    • Chris Padfield · Assistant Secretary to the Cabinet, Clean Growth, Privy Council Office (PCO)
    • Debbie Scharf · Assistant Deputy Minister, Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)

    EnergyEnvironment

    Official report

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

    • Jim Downey · Head - GHG Instruments Unit, Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)
    • Karishma Boroowa · Director, Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)
    • Gillian Hatko · Senior Program Engineer, Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)
    • Mark Cauchi · Director General Energy and Transportation, Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)
    and 1 more
    • Pascal Lesage · Acting Unit Head, Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)

    ClimateEnergyEnvironmentIndustry

    Official report

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

    • Michael Vandergrift · Deputy Minister, Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
    • Debbie Scharf · Assistant Deputy Minister, Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)

    Energy

    Official report

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

    • Karl Abraham · Chief Engineer Electricity and Combustion Division, Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)
    • Jim Downey · Head - GHG Instruments Unit, Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)
    • Karishma Boroowa · Director, Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)

    Climate

    Official report

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

    • Paul Halucha · Deputy Secretary to the Cabinet, Privy Council Office (PCO)

    Energy

    Official report

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

    • Paul Halucha · Deputy Secretary to the Cabinet, Privy Council Office (PCO)
    • Alexis Conrad · Assistant Secretary to the Cabinet, Privy Council Office (PCO)
    • Chris Padfield · Assistant Secretary to the Cabinet, Privy Council Office (PCO)

    Energy

    Official report

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

    • Michael Vandergrift · Deputy Minister, Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
    • Jeff Labonté · Associate Deputy Minister, Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
    • Paul Halucha · Deputy Secretary to the Cabinet, Privy Council Office (PCO)
    • Diane Gray · President, Prairies Economic Development Canada (PrairiesCan)
    and 8 more
    • Jean-François Tremblay · Deputy Minister, Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)
    • Lawrence Hanson · Assistant Deputy Minister, Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)
    • John Moffet · Assistant Deputy Minister, Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)
    • Samuel Millar · Associate Assistant Deputy Minister, Finance Canada (FIN)
    • Alexandra Muir · Chief of Staff to the Deputy Minister, Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
    • Paul Thompson · Deputy Minister, Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
    • Debbie Scharf · Assistant Deputy Minister, Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
    • Radha Subramani · Director of Operations, Privy Council Office (PCO)

    Economic DevelopmentEnergyEnvironment

    Official report

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

    • Michael Vandergrift · Deputy Minister, Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
    • Debbie Scharf · Assistant Deputy Minister, Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
    • Jean-François Tremblay · Deputy Minister, Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)
    • John Moffet · Assistant Deputy Minister, Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)
    and 2 more
    • Paul Halucha · Deputy Secretary to the Cabinet, Privy Council Office (PCO)
    • Kevin Brosseau · Associate Deputy Minister, Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO)

    Energy

    Official report

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

    • Drew Leyburne · Assistant Deputy Minister, Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)

    EnergyEnvironment

    Official report

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

    • Terrence Hubbard · President, Impact Assessment Agency of Canada (IAAC)
    • Mary Kubesh · Chief of Staff & Developmental Liaison, Impact Assessment Agency of Canada (IAAC)
    • Eric Landry · VP Operations, Impact Assessment Agency of Canada (IAAC)

    ClimateEnergyEnvironmentIndustry

    Official report

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

    • Caroline Lee · Senior Policy Advisor, Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)
    • John Moffet · Assistant Deputy Minister, Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)

    ClimateEnergyEnvironmentIndustry

    Official report

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

    • Erin O'Brien · Assistant Deputy Minister, Fuels Sector, Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
    • Jean-Philippe Prost · General Director, Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)

    Economic DevelopmentEnergy

    Official report

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

    • John Sinclair · Deputy Chief of Staff, House of Commons
    • Connor MacDonald · Policy Advisor, House of Commons
    • Anton Lori · Stakeholder Relations Advisor, House of Commons

    Energy

    Official report

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

    • Julian Iacob · Special Assistant to the Senior Advisors, Prime Minister's Office (PMO)
    • Jason Easton · Strategic Advisor, Prime Minister's Office (PMO)
    • Samir Kassam · Director of Policy, Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
    • Ben Chin · Senior Advisor, Prime Minister's Office (PMO)
    and 3 more
    • Bud Sambasivam · Director of Policy, Prime Minister's Office (PMO)
    • Claire Seaborn · Chief of Staff, Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
    • Sarah Thomas · Policy Advisor, Office of the Deputy Prime Minister & Minister of Finance, Finance Canada (FIN)

    Aboriginal AffairsEconomic DevelopmentEnergy

    Official report

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

    • Kaili Lavesque · Deputy Secretary, Privy Council Office (PCO)
    • Mary Mckay · Director General, Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
    • Michael Vandergrift · Deputy Minister, Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
    • Kimberly Lavoie · Acting Assistant Deputy Minister, Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
    and 3 more
    • Jeff Labonte · Associate Deputy Minister, Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
    • Alexis Conrad · Assistant Secretary to the Cabinet, Privy Council Office (PCO)
    • Suzy McDonald · Associate Deputy Minister, Finance Canada (FIN)

    Aboriginal AffairsEnergyInfrastructure

    Official report

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

    • Michael Vandergrift · Deputy Minister, Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)

    Energy

    Official report

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

    • Sandy Schembri · Director, Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)

    Energy

    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.