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Lobbying by Unifor: 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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Organization

Unifor

Meetings this Parliament
137
With MPs
114
Since Nov 2021
432
Active registrations
1

Most recent reported meeting: Aug 14, 2026.

Bills they've lobbied on

Named in their own descriptions of meetings or of their registration. Their words are quoted below each bill.

Who they meet

Since the current Parliament opened.

MPs

Institutions

  • House of Commons89
  • Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)14
  • Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)11
  • Prime Minister's Office (PMO)7
  • Privy Council Office (PCO)3
  • Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)2
  • Global Affairs Canada (GAC)2
  • Finance Canada (FIN)2

Registrations in effect

In-house (organization) In effect since May 1, 2026 Receives government funding

Filed by Lana Payne, National President

Lobbyists

  • Tracey Ramsey · Director, Women’s Department Former designated public office holder

    Formerly Member of Parliament, House of Commons, House of Commons (2015–2019)

  • Adam Hersey · National Representative
  • Alain Daigle · National Executive
  • Andrea MacBride · National Representative
  • Angelo DiCaro · Director, Unifor Research Department
  • Anthony Dale · Senior Director, Legal and Constitutional Former public office holder

    Formerly Summer Student, National Archives, National Archives (1992–1993)

    Formerly Summer student and temporary clerk, Tax, Revenue Canada (1989–1991)

  • Ben Williams · National Representative
  • Bruce Snow · Assistant to the National President
  • Carmen Ledarney · National Representative
  • Chris Garrod · National Executive Former public office holder

    Formerly Temporary Clerk, Taxation, Canada Revenue Agency (2002–2003)

  • Chris Santos · National Representative
  • Dan Valente · Assistant to National Officers
  • Daniel Cloutier · Directeur québécois
  • Daniel St-Pierre · Représentant National
  • Dino Chiodo · Director of Auto
  • Dirk Tolman · National Executive
  • Emile Nabbout · National Executive
  • Emily Heikoop · National Executive
  • Erin Harrison · National Representative
  • Frank Wright · Area Director
  • Gavin McGarrigle · Western Regional Director
  • Gina Smoke · Director, Indigenous Relations
  • Graham Cox · National Representative
  • Guy Desforges · National Executive
  • Hugues Perreault · National Representative
  • Jake Moore · National Representative
  • Jean-Stéphane Mayer · Assistant to the National President
  • Jeff Brohman · National Executive
  • Jennifer Moreau · National Representative
  • Jennifer Murray · Atlantic Regional Director
  • Jensen Williams · National Representative
  • Joanne Goulet · National Representative Former public office holder

    Formerly Reservist, Canadian Armed Forces, Department of National Defence (1978–1984)

  • John Aman · Senior Director, Special Projects
  • John D'Agnolo · National Executive
  • Josh Coles · Director, Membership Mobilization and Political Action
  • Julie Kotsis · National Executive
  • Kat Leonard · National Representative
  • Katha Fortier · Senior Director
  • Kathleen O'Keefe · Director, Communications
  • Kelly-Anne Orr · Assistant to the National President
  • Ken Anderson · National Executive Former public office holder

    Formerly Member, Canadian Armed Forces, Department of National Defence (1987–1990)

  • Ken Wright · National Executive
  • Lana Payne · National President
  • Len Poirier · National Secretary Treasurer
  • Les MacDonald · National Executive
  • Liz Marzari · National Representative
  • Lorraine Sinclair · National Representative
  • Marc Brennan · National Representative
  • Marc Hollin · National Representative
  • Mario Santos · National Representative
  • Mark Cameron · National Representative
  • Martin McIlwrath · National Executive
  • Mathew Blois · National Representative
  • Michelle Arruda · National Representative
  • Michelle Wilson · National Executive
  • Mike MacMullin · Atlantic Area Director
  • Mike Yam · National Representative
  • Morgan Palmer · National Executive
  • Navjeet Sidhu · National Representative
  • Niki Lundquist · Senior Director, Equity and Education
  • Randy Kitt · National Representative
  • Roch LeBlanc · Director, Telecommunications Former public office holder

    Formerly Student Connect, Unknown, Industry Canada (1997–1997)

  • Rod Wood · National Representative
  • Roque Anonuevo · National Representative
  • Roxanne Dubois · Chief of Staff to the National President Former public office holder

    Formerly Parliament Hill Tour Guide, National Capital Commission, National Capital Commission (2003–2003)

  • Samia Hashi · Ontario Regional Director
  • Sarah McCue · National Representative
  • Sari Sairanen · Assistant to National Secretary Treasurer
  • Shane Wark · Assistant to National Officers
  • Sharlene Henry · National Executive
  • Shauna Wilcox · National Representative
  • Shelley Amyotte · National Representative
  • Shinade Allder · National Executive
  • Simon Lavigne · National Representative
  • Sophie Albert · National Executive Former public office holder

    Formerly Summer Instructor, Royal Canadian Army Cadets, Department of National Defence (1984–1985)

  • Stéphane Lefebvre · National Executive
  • Tammy Moore · National Executive
  • Tim Mitchell · Assistant to the National President
  • Veronique Figliuzzi · Représentante National
  • Zoltan Czippel · National Representative

Institutions they may lobby: Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC), Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA), Canadian Heritage (PCH), Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC), Canadian Transportation Agency (CTA), Elections Canada, 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), 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), Prime Minister's Office (PMO), Privy Council Office (PCO), Public Safety Canada (PS), Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC), Rural Economic Development (Minister’s Office), Senate of Canada, Transport Canada (TC), Treasury Board Of Canada Secretariat (TBS), Veterans Affairs Canada (VAC), Women and Gender Equality (WAGE)

What they're lobbying on (58)
  • Advocates for the workers’ rights to be protected in the modernization of the federal labour relations framework, including to protect the right to free and fair collective bargaining and the right to strike.
  • Advocating for women’s rights including with respect to women in labour, pay equity, free and fair collective bargaining and gender-based violence.
  • Advocating to protect Canadian jobs including through the adoption of "Buy Canadian" and "Sell Here, Build Here" polices; worker-centered industrial strategies and the promotion of good union jobs.
  • Proposal to amend the Foreign Extraterritorial Measures Act (FEMA) it improve its efficacy with respect to preventing corporations, operating in Canada, from offshoring jobs in response to foreign trade policies.
  • United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities - with respect to the implementation of the treaty.
  • Truth and Reconciliation Commission ("TRC") - with respect to the implementation of the TRC's 94 recommendations
  • Trade Imbalance, including but not limited to Free Trade Agreements and Foreign Investment Promotion and Protection (FIPAs) - with respect to reciprocity in foreign trade
  • The Telecommunications Act - with respect to foreign ownership.
  • The Income Tax Act - with respect to income splitting, tax credits and corporate tax rates.
  • Temporary Foreign Workers Program (TFWP) - with respect to a reassessment of the TFWP emphasizing rights and protections for migrant workers and access to Canadian residency.
  • Telecommunications - with respect to policies favouring the development of broadband internet infrastructure, and equitable broadband internet access, including support for Bill C-288
  • Sustainable development of energy resources - with respect to a national cap and trade system, alternative energy sources, restrictions on pipelines and fracking.
  • Support for public transit by funding municipal transit authorities.
  • Softwood Lumber - with respect to the re-negotiation of a Canada-US Softwood Lumber agreement and forestry trade sanctions.
  • Skills Training - With respect to funding for training facilities, Labour Market development Agreements, and Aboriginal Skills and Employment Strategy.
  • Senior Care - With respect to the development of a national strategy on senior care.
  • Sector Councils - with respect to the establishment of multi-stakeholder sector councils regarding industrial policy and economic development issues.
  • Road Transportation - with respect to regulation, labour standards and enforcement, fleet renewal programs, and industry impact assessments with respect to technological and environmental change
  • Replacement workers in labour disputes - About legislation proposed to prohibit the use of replacement workers in labour disputes, including Bill C-58 in the current Parliament.
  • Rail Transport - with respect to a national rail strategy, including railway health and safety standards, the funding of VIA Rail, and introducing a VIA Rail Act, and the privatization of the corridor route by way of the high speed frequency project.
  • Public Transportation Investment - with respect to domestic public procurement and local hiring requirements and developing a national transit policy and establishment of a national public transit fund.
  • Possible Legislation to be introduced dealing with amendments to the Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act, provisions regarding the treatment of unsecured claims for employee compensation, pension and severance claims and the status of collective agreements.
  • Port Authorities Operations Regulations - regulations or legislation to ensure more stability in the port container trucking sector.
  • Pay Equity - with respect to the implementation of the Pay Equity Act (enacted by Bill C-86).
  • Obtain funding from the Federal Government with respect to charitable international aid projects.
  • National Telecommunications Plan - with respect to the regulation and affordability of telecommunication services.
  • Mining -with respect to the regulation of the mining industry, including foreign investment in domestic mining companies, domestic content requirements on resource development and the royalty regime.
  • Marine Transport - with respect to the establishment of a regulatory framework for the shipping industry, industry support and training.
  • Just Transition - support for workers in the development of a net zero economy.
  • International trade policy and trade negotiations.
  • Industry safety standards for Armoured car workers - with respect to health and safety standards including vehicle safety requirements, and staffing requirements on vehicles
  • Hydro-Electricity - with respect to domestic content conditions on resource developments and the pricing, access and transportation access of hydro-electricity.
  • Health care policy including access to and funding of abortion services in the provinces.
  • Health Accord - with respect to funding commitments, services and targets.
  • Forestry - with respect to forestry trade policies, regulation to encourage sustainable harvesting and funding of the Forestry Industry Transformation program, and with respect to funding of Mountain Pine Beetle management programs.
  • Federal Infrastructure Investment Plan - with respect to national procurement, local hiring requirements, private sector involvement, public transportation and public housing
  • Federal Government Shipbuilding Policy - with respect to domestic procurement issues and purchase of domestically manufactured sea going vessels, transparency, production and regulation. We are particularly interested in full utilization of building capacity at Halifax Shipyard.
  • Energy sustainability - with respect to the creation of a Canada-wide energy grid and domestic oil and gas processing.
  • Energy Royalties - with respect to a national royalty regime for energy resources.
  • Employment Insurance - lobbying about reform of the employment insurance scheme program advocating for improved access, enhanced benefits, and increased administration; and EI claim matters related to service standards, the board of appeals process and social security tribunal as well as the appointment of the EI worker commissioner
  • Employment Insurance - about Bill C-37, An Act to amend the Department of Employment and Social Development Act and to make consequential amendments to other Acts (Employment Insurance Board of Appeal)
  • Clean Technologies - with respect to investment in innovation in clean technology and just transition supports for workers.
  • Child Care - with respect to a National Early Learning and Child Care Framework, and universal public child care system in Canada.
  • Canadian Radio-Television and Telecommunications Commission - with respect to Canadian content requirements, the regulation of digital media providers and revenue streams for Canadian media providers, and with respect to the transparency of Commission proceedings generally, and with respect to the Commission's monitoring of local broadcasters.
  • Canadian Heritage - with respect to proposals for government or industry financial support for local news media.
  • Canadian Heritage - with respect to Canadian Content requirements in digital media.
  • Canadian Dollar, including but not limited to the Bank of Canada and the Bank of Canada Act - with respect to the stabilization of the Canadian dollar.
  • Canada Training Benefit – advocating for the improvement of the program and expanded duration and access
  • Canada Health Act - with respect to the privatization of health care services and the adequate funding of the public health care system, and proposals for a national pharmacare program.
  • Canada Elections Act - with respect to election financing and rules, and with respect to review and modernization
  • Bill C-50, respecting accountability, transparency and engagement to support the creation of sustainable jobs for workers and economic growth in a net-zero economy.
  • Auto Sector National Strategy - with respect to encouraging investment in the auto assembly and parts industry, including by fiscal and taxation incentives, foreign trade deficits, investment in research and development.
  • Asbestos - With respect to the banning of asbestos as it represents a health risk to Canadians.
  • Amendments to the Pension Benefits Standards Act with respect to benefits in favour of employees/retirees.
  • Air Passenger Protection Regulations - with respect to their implementation.
  • Agricultural Industry - with respect to supply chain management, the protection of managed commodities and employment in seasonal industries.
  • Aerospace Industry with respect to investment in domestic research and development, domestic production and training.
  • Advocating for the continued public ownership of Canada's airports, and opposing the privatization of airports.

Registration 951470-664-94. Look it up in the official Registry

Reported meetings

Spreadsheet

Filed by Lana Payne (365), Jerry Dias (67).

  • Reported by Lana Payne · In-house (organization)

    • Isabelle Mondou · Deputy Clerk, Privy Council Office (PCO)
    • Tim Krupa · Director of Policy, Prime Minister's Office (PMO)
    Advocating to protect Canadian jobs including through the adoption of "Buy Canadian" and "Sell Here, Build Here" polices; worker-centered industrial strategies and the promotion of good union jobs. Read more

    Official report

  • Reported by Lana Payne · In-house (organization)

    • Rechie Valdez · Minister of Women and Gender Equality of Canada, Women and Gender Equality (WAGE)
    Advocating for women’s rights including with respect to women in labour, pay equity, free and fair collective bargaining and gender-based violence.

    Official report

  • Reported by Lana Payne · In-house (organization)

    Advocating to protect Canadian jobs including through the adoption of "Buy Canadian" and "Sell Here, Build Here" polices; worker-centered industrial strategies and the promotion of good union jobs. Read more

    Official report

  • Reported by Lana Payne · In-house (organization)

    • Rob Wright · Deputy Minister of Labour, Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
    Advocating to protect Canadian jobs including through the adoption of "Buy Canadian" and "Sell Here, Build Here" polices; worker-centered industrial strategies and the promotion of good union jobs. Read more

    Official report

  • Reported by Lana Payne · In-house (organization)

    • Mélanie Joly · Minister of Industry and Minister responsible for Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
    Advocating to protect Canadian jobs including through the adoption of "Buy Canadian" and "Sell Here, Build Here" polices; worker-centered industrial strategies and the promotion of good union jobs. Read more

    Official report

  • Reported by Lana Payne · In-house (organization)

    • Patty Hadju · Minister of Jobs and Families, Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
    Advocating to protect Canadian jobs including through the adoption of "Buy Canadian" and "Sell Here, Build Here" polices; worker-centered industrial strategies and the promotion of good union jobs. Read more

    Official report

  • Reported by Lana Payne · In-house (organization)

    • Angus Topshee · Commander of the Royal Canadian Navy, National Defence (DND)
    Advocating to protect Canadian jobs including through the adoption of "Buy Canadian" and "Sell Here, Build Here" polices; worker-centered industrial strategies and the promotion of good union jobs. Read more

    Official report

  • Reported by Lana Payne · In-house (organization)

    • Mélanie Joly · Minister of Industry and Minister responsible for Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
    Advocating to protect Canadian jobs including through the adoption of "Buy Canadian" and "Sell Here, Build Here" polices; worker-centered industrial strategies and the promotion of good union jobs. Read more

    Auto Sector National Strategy - with respect to encouraging investment in the auto assembly and parts industry, including by fiscal and taxation incentives, foreign trade deficits, investment in research and development.

    Official report

  • Reported by Lana Payne · In-house (organization)

    • Hassan Yussuff · Senator, Senate of Canada
    Advocating to protect Canadian jobs including through the adoption of "Buy Canadian" and "Sell Here, Build Here" polices; worker-centered industrial strategies and the promotion of good union jobs. Read more

    Official report

  • Reported by Lana Payne · In-house (organization)

    Advocating to protect Canadian jobs including through the adoption of "Buy Canadian" and "Sell Here, Build Here" polices; worker-centered industrial strategies and the promotion of good union jobs. Read more

    Official report

  • Reported by Lana Payne · In-house (organization)

    • Simon-Pierre Savard-Tremblay · Member of Parliament, House of Commons
    Advocating to protect Canadian jobs including through the adoption of "Buy Canadian" and "Sell Here, Build Here" polices; worker-centered industrial strategies and the promotion of good union jobs. Read more

    Official report

  • Reported by Lana Payne · In-house (organization)

    Advocating to protect Canadian jobs including through the adoption of "Buy Canadian" and "Sell Here, Build Here" polices; worker-centered industrial strategies and the promotion of good union jobs. Read more

    Official report

  • Reported by Lana Payne · In-house (organization)

    Advocating to protect Canadian jobs including through the adoption of "Buy Canadian" and "Sell Here, Build Here" polices; worker-centered industrial strategies and the promotion of good union jobs. Read more

    Official report

  • Reported by Lana Payne · In-house (organization)

    Advocating to protect Canadian jobs including through the adoption of "Buy Canadian" and "Sell Here, Build Here" polices; worker-centered industrial strategies and the promotion of good union jobs. Read more

    Official report

  • Reported by Lana Payne · In-house (organization)

    Advocating to protect Canadian jobs including through the adoption of "Buy Canadian" and "Sell Here, Build Here" polices; worker-centered industrial strategies and the promotion of good union jobs. Read more

    Official report

  • Reported by Lana Payne · In-house (organization)

    Advocating to protect Canadian jobs including through the adoption of "Buy Canadian" and "Sell Here, Build Here" polices; worker-centered industrial strategies and the promotion of good union jobs. Read more

    Official report

  • Reported by Lana Payne · In-house (organization)

    Advocating to protect Canadian jobs including through the adoption of "Buy Canadian" and "Sell Here, Build Here" polices; worker-centered industrial strategies and the promotion of good union jobs. Read more

    Official report

  • Reported by Lana Payne · In-house (organization)

    Advocating to protect Canadian jobs including through the adoption of "Buy Canadian" and "Sell Here, Build Here" polices; worker-centered industrial strategies and the promotion of good union jobs. Read more

    Official report

  • Reported by Lana Payne · In-house (organization)

    Advocating to protect Canadian jobs including through the adoption of "Buy Canadian" and "Sell Here, Build Here" polices; worker-centered industrial strategies and the promotion of good union jobs. Read more

    Official report

  • Reported by Lana Payne · In-house (organization)

    Advocating to protect Canadian jobs including through the adoption of "Buy Canadian" and "Sell Here, Build Here" polices; worker-centered industrial strategies and the promotion of good union jobs. Read more

    Official report

  • Reported by Lana Payne · In-house (organization)

    Advocating to protect Canadian jobs including through the adoption of "Buy Canadian" and "Sell Here, Build Here" polices; worker-centered industrial strategies and the promotion of good union jobs. Read more

    Official report

  • Reported by Lana Payne · In-house (organization)

    Advocating to protect Canadian jobs including through the adoption of "Buy Canadian" and "Sell Here, Build Here" polices; worker-centered industrial strategies and the promotion of good union jobs. Read more

    Official report

  • Reported by Lana Payne · In-house (organization)

    • Joanne Thompson · Minister of Fisheries, Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO)
    Advocating to protect Canadian jobs including through the adoption of "Buy Canadian" and "Sell Here, Build Here" polices; worker-centered industrial strategies and the promotion of good union jobs. Read more

    Official report

  • Reported by Lana Payne · In-house (organization)

    Advocating to protect Canadian jobs including through the adoption of "Buy Canadian" and "Sell Here, Build Here" polices; worker-centered industrial strategies and the promotion of good union jobs. Read more

    Official report

  • Reported by Lana Payne · In-house (organization)

    Advocating to protect Canadian jobs including through the adoption of "Buy Canadian" and "Sell Here, Build Here" polices; worker-centered industrial strategies and the promotion of good union jobs. Read more

    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.