Organization
Hotels Canada
- Meetings this Parliament
- 93
- With MPs
- 36
- Since Nov 2021
- 295
- Active registrations
- 1
Most recent reported meeting: Sep 22, 2026.
Lobbying by Hotels Canada: 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 (organization) In effect since Jul 14, 2026 Receives government funding
Filed by Elizabeth McMahon, President & CEO
Lobbyists
- Adrienne Foster · Chief, Advocacy and Public Affairs
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Ava Maika · Policy Analyst
Former public office holder
Formerly Student, Evaluation and Policy Re-Design Branch, Indigenous Services Canada (2024–2025)
Formerly Student, Regional Operations, Indigenous Services Canada (2023–2024)
- Elizabeth McMahon · President & CEO
Institutions they may lobby: Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA), Canada Revenue Agency (CRA), Canadian Heritage (PCH), Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC), Finance Canada (FIN), Global Affairs Canada (GAC), Health Canada (HC), House of Commons, Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada (HICC), Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED), Justice Canada (JC), Prime Minister's Office (PMO), Privy Council Office (PCO), Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC), Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC), Senate of Canada, Transport Canada (TC), Treasury Board Of Canada Secretariat (TBS), Women and Gender Equality (WAGE)
What they're lobbying on (10)Hide details
- Support for the hotel industry (taxation, marketing, workforce)
- Advocating for $10 million in funding annually over four years for the International Convention Attraction Fund to strengthen Canada’s ability to compete for high-value global events.
- Domestic workforce strategy, better alignment of youth employment programs with the hotel industry, connecting newcomers to hotel career
- Building a competitive investment climate through targeted fiscal measures to stimulate private sector investment in hotels
- Ensure the Temporary Foreign Worker Program is responsive to labour market needs
- Access to CMHC financing for mixed use hotel/housing developments, higher Capital Cost Allowance rate for staff housing
- Fraudulent Hotel Bookings through temporary resident visa applications
- Transportation - proposed new international bilateral air routes with Canada. Consideration of airport rents at formerly owned federal airports across Canada.
- Regulations and policies regarding fees to SOCAN and Re:Sound
- Engage with the Federal Government on proposed new or amended taxation laws with respect to short-term accommodations.
Registration 811930-606-60. Look it up in the official Registry
Reported meetings
SpreadsheetFiled by Susie Grynol (157), Elizabeth McMahon (129), Claude Paul Boivin (9).
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Reported by Elizabeth McMahon · In-house (organization)
- Philip Jennings · Deputy Minister, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
Improving Canada’s international competitiveness by maintaining funding for the International Convention Attraction Fund to strengthen Canada’s ability to compete for high-value global events. Read more
Building a competitive investment climate through targeted fiscal measures to stimulate private sector investment in hotels
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Reported by Elizabeth McMahon · In-house (organization)
- Marsha Walden · President & CEO, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
Improving Canada’s international competitiveness by maintaining funding for the International Convention Attraction Fund to strengthen Canada’s ability to compete for high-value global events. Read more
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Reported by Elizabeth McMahon · In-house (organization)
- Shawn Grover · Senior Policy Advisor, Prime Minister's Office (PMO)
Building a competitive investment climate through targeted fiscal measures to stimulate private sector investment in hotels Read more
Improving Canada’s international competitiveness by maintaining funding for the International Convention Attraction Fund to strengthen Canada’s ability to compete for high-value global events.
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Reported by Elizabeth McMahon · In-house (organization)
- Yash Nanda · Policy Advisor, Finance Canada (FIN)
Building a competitive investment climate through targeted fiscal measures to stimulate private sector investment in hotels Read more
Improving Canada’s international competitiveness by maintaining funding for the International Convention Attraction Fund to strengthen Canada’s ability to compete for high-value global events.
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Reported by Elizabeth McMahon · In-house (organization)
- Chris Forbes · Deputy Minister, Finance Canada (FIN)
Improving Canada’s international competitiveness by maintaining funding for the International Convention Attraction Fund to strengthen Canada’s ability to compete for high-value global events. Read more
Building a competitive investment climate through targeted fiscal measures to stimulate private sector investment in hotels
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Reported by Elizabeth McMahon · In-house (organization)
- David McFarlane · Director of Policy, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
- Lisa Xie · Policy Advisor, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
Building a competitive investment climate through targeted fiscal measures to stimulate private sector investment in hotels Read more
Improving Canada’s international competitiveness by maintaining funding for the International Convention Attraction Fund to strengthen Canada’s ability to compete for high-value global events.
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Reported by Elizabeth McMahon · In-house (organization)
- Patrick Weiler · Member of Parliament
Improving Canada’s international competitiveness by maintaining funding for the International Convention Attraction Fund to strengthen Canada’s ability to compete for high-value global events. Read more
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Reported by Elizabeth McMahon · In-house (organization)
- Maude Lavoie · Assistant Deputy Minister, Finance Canada (FIN)
Building a competitive investment climate through targeted fiscal measures to stimulate private sector investment in hotels
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Reported by Elizabeth McMahon · In-house (organization)
- Patrick Weiler · Member of Parliament
- Karen Sorenson · Senator, Senate of Canada
Employment and Training - Support for the Temporary Foreign Workers Program. Read more
Enhance tourism infrastructure and funding for Destination Canada
Taxation and Finance - Ammendments to the Foreign Convention Tour and Incentive Program.
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Reported by Elizabeth McMahon · In-house (organization)
- Tony Baldinelli · Member of Parliament
Enhance tourism infrastructure and funding for Destination Canada Read more
Employment and Training - Support for the Temporary Foreign Workers Program.
Taxation and Finance - Ammendments to the Foreign Convention Tour and Incentive Program.
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Reported by Elizabeth McMahon · In-house (organization)
- Ayla Dumais · Stakeholder Relations Advisor, House of Commons
Enhance tourism infrastructure and funding for Destination Canada Read more
Employment and Training - Support for the Temporary Foreign Workers Program.
Taxation and Finance - Ammendments to the Foreign Convention Tour and Incentive Program.
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Reported by Elizabeth McMahon · In-house (organization)
- Katherine Leung · Policy Advisor, House of Commons
Taxation and Finance - Ammendments to the Foreign Convention Tour and Incentive Program. Read more
Enhance tourism infrastructure and funding for Destination Canada
Employment and Training - Support for the Temporary Foreign Workers Program.
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Reported by Elizabeth McMahon · In-house (organization)
- Aaron Wudrick · Director of Policy, House of Commons
Employment and Training - Support for the Temporary Foreign Workers Program. Read more
Enhance tourism infrastructure and funding for Destination Canada
Taxation and Finance - Ammendments to the Foreign Convention Tour and Incentive Program.
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Reported by Elizabeth McMahon · In-house (organization)
- Mackenzy Metcalfe · Policy Advisor, Finance Canada (FIN)
Enhance tourism infrastructure and funding for Destination Canada Read more
Employment and Training - Support for the Temporary Foreign Workers Program.
Taxation and Finance - Ammendments to the Foreign Convention Tour and Incentive Program.
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Reported by Elizabeth McMahon · In-house (organization)
- Blake Richards · Member of Parliament
Taxation and Finance - Ammendments to the Foreign Convention Tour and Incentive Program. Read more
Employment and Training - Support for the Temporary Foreign Workers Program.
Enhance tourism infrastructure and funding for Destination Canada
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Reported by Elizabeth McMahon · In-house (organization)
- Francine Pauvif · Policy Advisor, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
Taxation and Finance - Ammendments to the Foreign Convention Tour and Incentive Program. Read more
Employment and Training - Support for the Temporary Foreign Workers Program.
Enhance tourism infrastructure and funding for Destination Canada
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Reported by Elizabeth McMahon · In-house (organization)
- Duncan Tooley · Regional Advisor, Ontario, Prime Minister's Office (PMO)
Employment and Training - Support for the Temporary Foreign Workers Program. Read more
Taxation and Finance - Ammendments to the Foreign Convention Tour and Incentive Program.
Enhance tourism infrastructure and funding for Destination Canada
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Reported by Elizabeth McMahon · In-house (organization)
- Etienne-Rene Massie · Associate Assistant Deputy Minister, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
Enhance tourism infrastructure and funding for Destination Canada Read more
Employment and Training - Support for the Temporary Foreign Workers Program.
Taxation and Finance - Ammendments to the Foreign Convention Tour and Incentive Program.
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Reported by Elizabeth McMahon · In-house (organization)
- Brett Szmul · Policy Advisor, House of Commons
Taxation and Finance - Ammendments to the Foreign Convention Tour and Incentive Program. Read more
Enhance tourism infrastructure and funding for Destination Canada
Employment and Training - Support for the Temporary Foreign Workers Program.
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Reported by Elizabeth McMahon · In-house (organization)
- William Stevenson · Member of Parliament
Taxation and Finance - Ammendments to the Foreign Convention Tour and Incentive Program. Read more
Employment and Training - Support for the Temporary Foreign Workers Program.
Enhance tourism infrastructure and funding for Destination Canada
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Reported by Elizabeth McMahon · In-house (organization)
- Andrea Stoppa · Director of Parliamentary Affairs, House of Commons
Employment and Training - Support for the Temporary Foreign Workers Program. Read more
Taxation and Finance - Ammendments to the Foreign Convention Tour and Incentive Program.
Enhance tourism infrastructure and funding for Destination Canada
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Reported by Elizabeth McMahon · In-house (organization)
- Nathan Abdelnour · Policy Advisor, Canadian Heritage (PCH)
Employment and Training - Support for the Temporary Foreign Workers Program. Read more
Enhance tourism infrastructure and funding for Destination Canada
Taxation and Finance - Ammendments to the Foreign Convention Tour and Incentive Program.
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Reported by Elizabeth McMahon · In-house (organization)
- Gabriel Ste-Marie · Member of Parliament
Taxation and Finance - Ammendments to the Foreign Convention Tour and Incentive Program. Read more
Employment and Training - Support for the Temporary Foreign Workers Program.
Enhance tourism infrastructure and funding for Destination Canada
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Reported by Elizabeth McMahon · In-house (organization)
- Matt Jeneroux · Member of Parliament
Employment and Training - Support for the Temporary Foreign Workers Program. Read more
Taxation and Finance - Ammendments to the Foreign Convention Tour and Incentive Program.
Enhance tourism infrastructure and funding for Destination Canada
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Reported by Elizabeth McMahon · In-house (organization)
- Jessica LaForge · Director of Operations, Public Safety Canada (PS)
Enhance tourism infrastructure and funding for Destination Canada Read more
Employment and Training - Support for the Temporary Foreign Workers Program.
Taxation and Finance - Ammendments to the Foreign Convention Tour and Incentive Program.
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