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Lobbying by J.D. Irving, 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

J.D. Irving, Limited

Meetings this Parliament
91
With MPs
34
Since Nov 2021
281
Active registrations
1

Most recent reported meeting: Sep 16, 2026.

Who they meet

Since the current Parliament opened.

MPs

Institutions

  • Finance Canada (FIN)27
  • Transport Canada (TC)12
  • House of Commons12
  • Privy Council Office (PCO)8
  • Global Affairs Canada (GAC)7
  • Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)6
  • Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)6
  • Prime Minister's Office (PMO)5

Registrations in effect

In-house (corporation) In effect since Jul 29, 2026 Receives government funding

Filed by james irving, Chief Executive Officer

Lobbyists

  • Andrew Carson · Vice President, Government Relations
  • Andrew Fisher · Group Vice President, Irving Transportation and Logistics
  • Andrew Willett · Director of Research and Community Engagement
  • Brad Peters · General Manager, NBM Railways
  • Dion Hanrahan · Vice President of Industrial Business Development
  • Jason Killam · Chief Forester
  • Jason Limongelli · Vice President - Woodlands Division
  • Jerome Pelletier · Vice President, Sawmills
  • Mark Mosher · Vice President, Pulp and Paper Division
  • Ross Langley · Vice President and General Counsel
  • james irving · Chief Executive Officer

Institutions they may lobby: Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC), Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA), Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA), Canada Revenue Agency (CRA), Canadian Coast Guard (CCG), Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA), 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), Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED), Intergovernmental Affairs Secretariat (IGA), National Defence (DND), Natural Resources Canada (NRCan), Prime Minister's Office (PMO), Privy Council Office (PCO), Rural Economic Development (Minister’s Office), Senate of Canada, Transport Canada (TC), Treasury Board Of Canada Secretariat (TBS), Veterans Affairs Canada (VAC)

What they're lobbying on (17)
  • Funding opportunities related to trade infrastructure (rail and marine) under the Trade Diversification Corridor Fund.
  • Potential funding for community projects in Southern New Brunswick for which we would be a private sector partner.
  • Interactions with Government Officials on issues related to Investment Tax Credits.
  • Discussions with Federal Officials on tax measures related to investments in Short Line Railways in Canada.
  • Discussions with Federal Officials regarding defence supply chain opportunities in Canada and the development of a defence-specific industrial strategy.
  • Interactions with Federal Officials regarding Federal programs to accelerate the building of new homes in Canada, including Build Canada Homes.
  • Discussions with Federal Officials regarding Canada's retaliatory tariffs in response to U.S. tariffs on Canadian goods.
  • Potential funding for Spruce Budworm research and response in Atlantic Canada.
  • Meetings with Federal officials regarding support for Canadian private forest owners initiatives related to small forest owners’ silviculture and conservation programs.
  • Sporadic interactions with local Member of Parliament regarding immigration applications.
  • Softwood Lumber Agreement with the United States with regard to Maritime exemption for duties.
  • Interactions with Federal officials regarding the Government's plan to plant 2 Billion trees by 2030.
  • Interactions with Federal officials regarding potential funding for rural housing.
  • Input into the Federal Government's National Shipbuilding Procurement Strategy as it relates to Irving Shipbuilding being selected on October 19, 2011 to build the Combat Vessel work package.
  • Input into potential change to pulp and paper effluent regulation.
  • Discussions with Government Officials with respect to European Union Deforestation Regulations.
  • Discussions with Federal officials concerning carbon offsets and carbon fuel tax.

Registration 779327-6324-92. Look it up in the official Registry

Reported meetings

Spreadsheet
  • Reported by james irving · In-house (corporation)

    • Patrick Halley · Assistant Deputy Minister, Finance Canada (FIN)
    Discussions with Federal Officials regarding Canada's retaliatory tariffs in response to U.S. tariffs on Canadian goods.

    Official report

  • Reported by james irving · In-house (corporation)

    • François-Philippe Champagne · Minister of Finance and National Revenue, Finance Canada (FIN)
    • Nick Leswick · Deputy Minister, Finance Canada (FIN)
    • Jessica Fullerton · Senior Policy Advisor, Finance Canada (FIN)
    • Varun Srivatsan · Deputy Director of Policy, Finance Canada (FIN)
    Discussions with Federal Officials regarding defence supply chain opportunities in Canada and the development of a defence-specific industrial strategy. Read more

    Interactions with Government Officials on draft legislation related to Investment Tax Credits.

    Discussions with Federal Officials regarding Canada's retaliatory tariffs in response to U.S. tariffs on Canadian goods.

    Official report

  • Reported by james irving · In-house (corporation)

    • Wayne Long · Secretary of State, Finance Canada (FIN)
    • Kevin Collins · Chief of Staff, Finance Canada (FIN)
    Discussions with Federal Officials regarding Canada's retaliatory tariffs in response to U.S. tariffs on Canadian goods. Read more

    Interactions with Government Officials on draft legislation related to Investment Tax Credits.

    Discussions with Federal Officials regarding defence supply chain opportunities in Canada and the development of a defence-specific industrial strategy.

    Official report

  • Reported by james irving · In-house (corporation)

    • Tim Krupa · Director of Policy, Prime Minister's Office (PMO)
    Discussions with Federal Officials regarding defence supply chain opportunities in Canada and the development of a defence-specific industrial strategy. Read more

    Discussions with Federal Officials regarding Canada's retaliatory tariffs in response to U.S. tariffs on Canadian goods.

    Interactions with Government Officials on draft legislation related to Investment Tax Credits.

    Official report

  • Reported by james irving · In-house (corporation)

    • Mélanie Joly · Minister of Industry, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
    • Brian Botting · Director of Defence Industrial Strategy, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
    Discussions with Federal Officials regarding defence supply chain opportunities in Canada and the development of a defence-specific industrial strategy. Read more

    Discussions with Federal Officials regarding Canada's retaliatory tariffs in response to U.S. tariffs on Canadian goods.

    Interactions with Government Officials on draft legislation related to Investment Tax Credits.

    Official report

  • Reported by james irving · In-house (corporation)

    • Michael Sabia · Clerk of the Privy Council and Secretary to the Cabinet, Privy Council Office (PCO)
    Interactions with Government Officials on draft legislation related to Investment Tax Credits. Read more

    Discussions with Federal Officials regarding Canada's retaliatory tariffs in response to U.S. tariffs on Canadian goods.

    Discussions with Federal Officials regarding defence supply chain opportunities in Canada and the development of a defence-specific industrial strategy.

    Official report

  • Reported by james irving · In-house (corporation)

    • Wayne Long · Secretary of State, Finance Canada (FIN)
    Discussions with Federal Officials regarding Canada's retaliatory tariffs in response to U.S. tariffs on Canadian goods. Read more

    Discussions with Federal Officials regarding defence supply chain opportunities in Canada and the development of a defence-specific industrial strategy.

    Official report

  • Reported by james irving · In-house (corporation)

    • Patrick Halley · Assistant Deputy Minister, Finance Canada (FIN)
    Discussions with Federal Officials regarding Canada's retaliatory tariffs in response to U.S. tariffs on Canadian goods.

    Official report

  • Reported by james irving · In-house (corporation)

    • Jed Graham · Senior Policy Advisor, Transport Canada (TC)
    Discussions with Federal Officials on tax measures related to investments in Short Line Railways in Canada.

    Official report

  • Reported by james irving · In-house (corporation)

    • Terry Sheehan · Member of Parliament
    • Colin Campbell · Legislative Assistant, House of Commons
    Discussions with Federal Officials on tax measures related to investments in Short Line Railways in Canada.

    Official report

  • Reported by james irving · In-house (corporation)

    • Mike Kelloway · Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Transport and Internal Trade, Transport Canada (TC)
    • Bibi Hakim · Senior Parliamentary Affairs Advisor, Transport Canada (TC)
    Discussions with Federal Officials on tax measures related to investments in Short Line Railways in Canada.

    Official report

  • Reported by james irving · In-house (corporation)

    • Chantal Tshimanga · Policy Advisor, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
    Discussions with Federal Officials on tax measures related to investments in Short Line Railways in Canada.

    Official report

  • Reported by james irving · In-house (corporation)

    • Patrick Halley · Assistant Deputy Minister, Finance Canada (FIN)
    • Tasha Hanes · Associate Assistant Deputy Minister, Finance Canada (FIN)
    Discussions with Federal Officials regarding Canada's retaliatory tariffs in response to U.S. tariffs on Canadian goods.

    Official report

  • Reported by james irving · In-house (corporation)

    • François-Philippe Champagne · Minister of Finance and National Revenue, Finance Canada (FIN)
    • Ian Foucher · Chief of Staff, Finance Canada (FIN)
    • Jessica Fullerton · Senior Policy Advisor, Finance Canada (FIN)
    • Nick Leswick · Deputy Minister, Finance Canada (FIN)
    and 1 more
    • Francois Massicotte · Senior Advisor, Finance Canada (FIN)
    Input into the Federal Government's National Shipbuilding Procurement Strategy as it relates to Irving Shipbuilding being selected on October 19, 2011 to build the Combat Vessel work package. Read more

    Discussions with Federal Officials regarding Canada's retaliatory tariffs in response to U.S. tariffs on Canadian goods.

    Official report

  • Reported by james irving · In-house (corporation)

    • Steven MacKinnon · Minister, Transport Canada (TC)
    • Selena McCuaig · Regional Advisor, Ontario, Transport Canada (TC)
    • Marie-Justine Torres · Press Secretary, Transport Canada (TC)
    Input into the Federal Government's National Shipbuilding Procurement Strategy as it relates to Irving Shipbuilding being selected on October 19, 2011 to build the Combat Vessel work package. Read more

    Potential funding for rail projects in New Brunswick for which we would be a private sector partner.

    Official report

  • Reported by james irving · In-house (corporation)

    • Kirsten Hillman · Ambassador of Canada to the United States, Global Affairs Canada (GAC)
    Discussions with Federal Officials regarding Canada's retaliatory tariffs in response to U.S. tariffs on Canadian goods.

    Official report

  • Reported by james irving · In-house (corporation)

    • Wayne Long · Secretary of State, Finance Canada (FIN)
    Discussions with Federal Officials regarding Canada's retaliatory tariffs in response to U.S. tariffs on Canadian goods.

    Official report

  • Reported by james irving · In-house (corporation)

    • Patrick Halley · Assistant Deputy Minister, Finance Canada (FIN)
    Discussions with Federal Officials regarding Canada's retaliatory tariffs in response to U.S. tariffs on Canadian goods.

    Official report

  • Reported by james irving · In-house (corporation)

    • Michael Sabia · Clerk of the Privy Council and Secretary to the Cabinet, Privy Council Office (PCO)
    Softwood Lumber Agreement with the United States with regard to Maritime exemption for duties.

    Official report

  • Reported by james irving · In-house (corporation)

    • Martin Moen · Associate Assistant Deputy Minister, Global Affairs Canada (GAC)
    Softwood Lumber Agreement with the United States with regard to Maritime exemption for duties.

    Official report

  • Reported by james irving · In-house (corporation)

    • Jean Lamirande · Senior Vice President, Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada (HICC)
    • Cordell Johnson · Atlantic Desk, Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada (HICC)
    Interactions with Federal Officials regarding Federal programs to accelerate the building of new homes in Canada, including Build Canada Homes.

    Official report

  • Reported by james irving · In-house (corporation)

    • Stephanie Hebert · Assistant Deputy Minister, Transport Canada (TC)
    Potential funding for rail projects in New Brunswick for which we would be a private sector partner.

    Official report

  • Reported by james irving · In-house (corporation)

    • Harry Burton · Atlantic Advisor, Prime Minister's Office (PMO)
    • Miled Hill · Senior Policy Advisor, Prime Minister's Office (PMO)
    Potential funding for rail projects in New Brunswick for which we would be a private sector partner.

    Official report

  • Reported by james irving · In-house (corporation)

    • Charles Smith · Senior Issues Advisor, Privy Council Office (PCO)
    • Nasser Haidar · Senior Policy Advisor, Privy Council Office (PCO)
    • Brandan Rowe · Chief of Staff, Privy Council Office (PCO)
    Potential funding for rail projects in New Brunswick for which we would be a private sector partner.

    Official report

  • Reported by james irving · In-house (corporation)

    • Kalie Hatt-Kilburn · Vice President, Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA)
    Discussions with Federal Officials regarding defence supply chain opportunities in Canada and the development of a defence-specific industrial strategy.

    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.