Corporation
The Co-operators Group Ltd.
- Meetings this Parliament
- 14
- With MPs
- 4
- Since Nov 2021
- 28
- Active registrations
- 1
Most recent reported meeting: Sep 23, 2026.
Lobbying by The Co-operators Group Ltd.: 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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In-house (corporation) In effect since Sep 22, 2026
Filed by Rob Wesseling, President and Chief Executive Officer
Lobbyists
- Alec Blundell · EVP and COO, Co-operators Life Insurance Company & President & COO, The CUMIS Group Ltd.
- Chad Park · Interim EVP, MRGCS and VP, Sustainability and Citizenship
- Christine Fast · Vice President, Taxation
- Kaitlin Abeele · Government Relations Specialist
- Kallie Fanson · Government Relations Consultant
- Lisa Guglietti · EVP, Chief Operating Officer, P&C Insurance Solutions
- Maya Milardovic · Associate Vice President, Government Relations
- Meghann Li · Senior Government Relations Consultant
- Michelle Laidlaw · Associate Vice President, National Product Portfolio
- Robert Wesseling · President and Chief Executive Officer
- Roger Beauchemin · President & CEO, Addenda Capital Inc.
- Samantha Sheppard · Senior Government Relations Consultant
- Steve Johnston · Associate Vice President, National Product Portfolio
Institutions they may lobby: Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA), Canada Infrastructure Bank, Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC), Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC), Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC), Finance Canada (FIN), Global Affairs Canada (GAC), Health Canada (HC), House of Commons, Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada (HICC), Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED), Justice Canada (JC), National Research Council (NRC), Natural Resources Canada (NRCan), Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions Canada (OSFI), Prime Minister's Office (PMO), Public Safety Canada (PS), Senate of Canada, Transport Canada (TC), Treasury Board Of Canada Secretariat (TBS)
What they're lobbying on (7)Hide details
- Sovereign AI: Communicating with government regarding the development and adoption of sovereign artificial intelligence capabilities in Canada, including opportunities for regulated financial institutions and credit unions to participate in Canada’s emerging sovereign AI ecosystem.
- Climate Adaptation: Implementation of the National Adaptation Strategy, advancing flood and earthquake resiliency, including the development of a national high-risk flood insurance program and a federal earthquake backstop, flood mapping, weather harden houses/changes in building codes as well as call for more public education programs on flood, wildfire, earthquakes, and other climate risks and climate-resilient approaches to planning and building.
- Taxation: Impacts of tax rules and regulations on Canadian insurers
- Infrastructure Investing: Engaging with government on regulatory and prudential considerations affecting investment in climate resilience and infrastructure, including regulations related to capital requirements.
- Co-op Sector: Commit resources to build capacity in the co-op sector and promote co-operatives as a sustainable and well understood business model that can have significant impact on the economy.
- Resilient and Low-Carbon Economy: Call upon the Government to create a framework to catalyze the deployment of private capital for climate-related capacity building and supporting a stable and reliable sustainable finance market. Support policies that catalyze a broad societal partnership to improve community resiliency.
- Auto theft: Advocate for implementation of the national auto theft strategy, led by the federal government, in co-ordination with provinces and territories; empower and invest in the Canada Border Services Agency; break down informational silos through expanded sharing of intelligence and customs information; harmonize Canadian vehicle export policy with international best practices; and modernize the country’s outdated anti-theft vehicle standards.
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Reported meetings
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Reported by Rob Wesseling · In-house (corporation)
- Benjamin Ebadi · Policy and Regional Affairs Advisor, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
Sovereign AI: Communicating with government regarding the development and adoption of sovereign artificial intelligence capabilities in Canada, including opportunities for regulated financial institutions and credit unions to participate in Canada’s emerging sovereign AI ecosystem. Read more
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Reported by Rob Wesseling · In-house (corporation)
- Dan Lussier · Director Of Policy, Public Safety Canada (PS)
Climate Adaptation: Implementation of the National Adaptation Strategy, advancing flood and earthquake resiliency, including the development of a national high-risk flood insurance program, flood mapping, weather harden houses/changes in building codes as well as call for more public education programs on flood, wildfire, earthquakes, and other climate risks and climate-resilient approaches to planning and building. Read more
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Reported by Rob Wesseling · In-house (corporation)
- Jeffery Hutchinson · Associate Deputy Minister, Public Safety Canada (PS)
Climate Adaptation: Implementation of the National Adaptation Strategy, advancing flood and earthquake resiliency, including the development of a national high-risk flood insurance program, flood mapping, weather harden houses/changes in building codes as well as call for more public education programs on flood, wildfire, earthquakes, and other climate risks and climate-resilient approaches to planning and building. Read more
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Reported by Rob Wesseling · In-house (corporation)
- Annahat Kochhar · Policy Advisor, Treasury Board Of Canada Secretariat (TBS)
Climate Adaptation: Implementation of the National Adaptation Strategy, advancing flood and earthquake resiliency, including the development of a national high-risk flood insurance program, flood mapping, weather harden houses/changes in building codes as well as call for more public education programs on flood, wildfire, earthquakes, and other climate risks and climate-resilient approaches to planning and building. Read more
Resilient and Low-Carbon Economy: Call upon the Government to create a framework to catalyze the deployment of private capital for climate-related capacity building and supporting a stable and reliable sustainable finance market. Support policies that catalyze a broad societal partnership to improve community resiliency.
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Reported by Rob Wesseling · In-house (corporation)
- Rosa Galvez · Senator, Senate of Canada
- Diego Montes Ferro · Legislative Assistant, Senate of Canada
Resilient and Low-Carbon Economy: Call upon the Government to create a framework to catalyze the deployment of private capital for climate-related capacity building and supporting a stable and reliable sustainable finance market. Support policies that catalyze a broad societal partnership to improve community resiliency. Read more
Climate Adaptation: Implementation of the National Adaptation Strategy, advancing flood and earthquake resiliency, including the development of a national high-risk flood insurance program, flood mapping, weather harden houses/changes in building codes as well as call for more public education programs on flood, wildfire, earthquakes, and other climate risks and climate-resilient approaches to planning and building.
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Reported by Rob Wesseling · In-house (corporation)
- Matt de Vlieger · Assistant Deputy Minister, Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada (HICC)
Climate Adaptation: Implementation of the National Adaptation Strategy, advancing flood and earthquake resiliency, including the development of a national high-risk flood insurance program, flood mapping, weather harden houses/changes in building codes as well as call for more public education programs on flood, wildfire, earthquakes, and other climate risks and climate-resilient approaches to planning and building. Read more
Resilient and Low-Carbon Economy: Call upon the Government to create a framework to catalyze the deployment of private capital for climate-related capacity building and supporting a stable and reliable sustainable finance market. Support policies that catalyze a broad societal partnership to improve community resiliency.
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Reported by Rob Wesseling · In-house (corporation)
- Ernie Klassen · Member of the House of Commons
Resilient and Low-Carbon Economy: Call upon the Government to create a framework to catalyze the deployment of private capital for climate-related capacity building and supporting a stable and reliable sustainable finance market. Support policies that catalyze a broad societal partnership to improve community resiliency. Read more
Climate Adaptation: Implementation of the National Adaptation Strategy, advancing flood and earthquake resiliency, including the development of a national high-risk flood insurance program, flood mapping, weather harden houses/changes in building codes as well as call for more public education programs on flood, wildfire, earthquakes, and other climate risks and climate-resilient approaches to planning and building.
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Reported by Rob Wesseling · In-house (corporation)
- Salma Zahid · Member of Parliament
Climate Adaptation: Implementation of the National Adaptation Strategy, advancing flood and earthquake resiliency, including the development of a national high-risk flood insurance program, flood mapping, weather harden houses/changes in building codes as well as call for more public education programs on flood, wildfire, earthquakes, and other climate risks and climate-resilient approaches to planning and building. Read more
Resilient and Low-Carbon Economy: Call upon the Government to create a framework to catalyze the deployment of private capital for climate-related capacity building and supporting a stable and reliable sustainable finance market. Support policies that catalyze a broad societal partnership to improve community resiliency.
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Reported by Rob Wesseling · In-house (corporation)
- Alison McDermott · Assistant Deputy Minister, Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)
Resilient and Low-Carbon Economy: Call upon the Government to create a framework to catalyze the deployment of private capital for climate-related capacity building and supporting a stable and reliable sustainable finance market. Support policies that catalyze a broad societal partnership to improve community resiliency. Read more
Climate Adaptation: Implementation of the National Adaptation Strategy, advancing flood and earthquake resiliency, including the development of a national high-risk flood insurance program, and flood mapping, weather harden houses/changes in building codes as well as call for more public education programs on flood, wildfire, earthquakes and other climate risks and climate-resilient approaches to planning and building.
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Reported by Rob Wesseling · In-house (corporation)
- Natalie Woodland · Policy Advisor, Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)
Resilient and Low-Carbon Economy: Call upon the Government to create a framework to catalyze the deployment of private capital for climate-related capacity building and supporting a stable and reliable sustainable finance market. Support policies that catalyze a broad societal partnership to improve community resiliency. Read more
Climate Adaptation: Implementation of the National Adaptation Strategy, advancing flood and earthquake resiliency, including the development of a national high-risk flood insurance program, and flood mapping, weather harden houses/changes in building codes as well as call for more public education programs on flood, wildfire, earthquakes and other climate risks and climate-resilient approaches to planning and building.
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Reported by Rob Wesseling · In-house (corporation)
- Gary Anandasangaree · Member of Parliament
Auto theft: Advocate for implementation of the national auto theft strategy, led by the federal government, in co-ordination with provinces and territories; empower and invest in the Canada Border Services Agency; break down informational silos through expanded sharing of intelligence and customs information; harmonize Canadian vehicle export policy with international best practices; and modernize the country’s outdated anti-theft vehicle standards. Read more
Climate Adaptation: Implementation of the National Adaptation Strategy, advancing flood and earthquake resiliency, including the development of a national high-risk flood insurance program, and flood mapping, weather harden houses/changes in building codes as well as call for more public education programs on flood, wildfire, earthquakes and other climate risks and climate-resilient approaches to planning and building.
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Reported by Rob Wesseling · In-house (corporation)
- Dan Lussier · Director of Policy, Public Safety Canada (PS)
Climate Adaptation: Implementation of the National Adaptation Strategy, advancing flood and earthquake resiliency, including the development of a national high-risk flood insurance program, and flood mapping, weather harden houses/changes in building codes as well as call for more public education programs on flood, wildfire, earthquakes and other climate risks and climate-resilient approaches to planning and building. Read more
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Reported by Rob Wesseling · In-house (corporation)
- Dominique O'Rourke · Member of Parliament, Guelph
Climate Adaptation: Implementation of the National Adaptation Strategy, advancing flood resiliency, including the development of a national high-risk flood insurance program, and flood mapping, weather harden houses/changes in building codes as well as call for more public education programs on flood, wildfire, and other climate risks and climate-resilient approaches to planning and building. Read more
Co-op Sector: Commit resources to build capacity in the co-op sector and promote co-operatives as a sustainable and well understood business model that can have significant impact on the economy.
Resilient and Low-Carbon Economy: Call upon the Government to create a framework to catalyze the deployment of private capital for climate-related capacity building and supporting a stable and reliable sustainable finance market. Support policies that catalyze a broad societal partnership to improve community resiliency.
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Reported by Rob Wesseling · In-house (corporation)
- Dan Lussier · Director of Policy, Public Safety Canada (PS)
Climate Change Adaptation: Implementation of the National Adaptation Strategy, advancing flood resiliency, including the development of a national high-risk flood insurance program, and flood mapping, weather harden houses/changes in building codes as well as call for more public education programs on flood, wildfire, and other climate risks. Read more
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Reported by Rob Wesseling · In-house (corporation)
- Laura Gamez · Senior Policy Advisor, Public Safety Canada (PS)
Climate Change Adaptation: Implementation of the National Adaptation Strategy, advancing flood resiliency, including the development of a national high-risk flood insurance program, and flood mapping, weather harden houses/changes in building codes as well as call for more public education programs on flood, wildfire, and other climate risks. Read more
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Reported by Rob Wesseling · In-house (corporation)
- Laura Gamez · Senior Policy Advisor, Public Safety Canada (PS)
Climate Change Adaptation: Implementation of the National Adaptation Strategy, advancing flood resiliency, including the development of a national high-risk flood insurance program, and flood mapping, weather harden houses/changes in building codes as well as call for more public education programs on flood, wildfire, and other climate risks. Read more
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Reported by Rob Wesseling · In-house (corporation)
- Adam van Koeverden · Member of Parliament
Resilient and Low-Carbon Economy: Call upon the Government to create a framework to catalyze the deployment of private capital for climate-related capacity building and supporting a stable and reliable sustainable finance market. Support policies that catalyze a broad societal partnership to improve community resiliency. Read more
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Reported by Rob Wesseling · In-house (corporation)
- Yasir Naqvi · Member of Parliament
Climate Change Adaptation: Implementation of the National Adaptation Strategy, advancing flood resiliency, including the development of a national high-risk flood insurance program, and flood mapping, weather harden houses/changes in building codes as well as call for more public education programs on flood, wildfire, and other climate risks. Read more
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Reported by Rob Wesseling · In-house (corporation)
- Pavan Sapra · Senior Policy and Regional Advisor, Public Safety Canada (PS)
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Reported by Rob Wesseling · In-house (corporation)
- Joanna Dafoe · Director of Policy, Climate and International Affairs, Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)
- Nina Lothian · Senior Policy Advisor, Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)
ClimateEnvironmentInfrastructure
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Reported by Rob Wesseling · In-house (corporation)
- Leslie Church · Chief of Staff to the Minister, Finance Canada (FIN)
- Nicholas Mahoney · Policy Advisor, Finance Canada (FIN)
- Cassandra Millar · Special Assistant and Executive Assistant to the Chief of Staff, Finance Canada (FIN)
- Khusro Saeedi · Director, Consumer Affairs, Finance Canada (FIN)
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- Phaedra Sydor · Senior Advisor/Economist, Finance Canada (FIN)
ClimateEnvironmentInfrastructure
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Reported by Rob Wesseling · In-house (corporation)
- Riley Schnurr · Senior Policy Advisor, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
- Leena Walia · Senior Policy Advisor, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
ClimateEnvironmentInfrastructure
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Reported by Rob Wesseling · In-house (corporation)
- Sean Mitchell · Special Assistant, Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)
- Joanna Dafoe · Director of Policy, Climate and International Affairs, Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)
- Nina Lothian · Senior Policy Advisor, Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)
ClimateEnvironment
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Reported by Rob Wesseling · In-house (corporation)
- Brandan Rowe · Director of Policy (Intergovernmental Affairs and Infrastructure), Infrastructure Canada (INFC)
- Jessica Fullerton · Policy Advisor, Infrastructure Canada (INFC)
ClimateEnvironmentInfrastructure
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Reported by Rob Wesseling · In-house (corporation)
- Joanna Dafoe · Director of Policy, Climate and International Affairs, Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)
- Eamonn McGuinty · Senior Policy Advisor, Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)
ClimateEnvironmentInfrastructure
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