Lobbying
Who is lobbying the federal government, whom they meet and on what. Paid lobbyists must register, and must report every arranged meeting with ministers, MPs, senators, their senior staff and senior officials.
- Meetings reported this Parliament
- 63,431
- Organizations lobbying
- 5,887
- Meetings with MPs
- 19,604
- Active registrations
- 7,937
Latest reported meetings
Most recent meeting: Oct 30, 2026
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Reported by Lisa Philipps · In-house (organization)
- Louise Arbour · Governor General, Office of the Secretary to the Governor General (OSGG)
Raising awareness about York University's strengths in research, teaching, and scholarship and differentiation among post-secondary institutions in Canada
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Reported by Stuart McCarthy · Consultant
- Isabella Chan · Senior Assistant Deputy Minister, Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
- Charles Vincent · Senior Assistant Deputy Minister, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
- Patrick Hum · Director General, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
- Jeremy Day · Director General, Finance Canada (FIN)
Research and identify funding opportunities related to critical minerals development Read more
Building government interest and support for an integrated critical minerals manufacturing facility
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Reported by Peter Curtis · Consultant
- Damien O'Brien · Sr Regional Advisor for Ontario, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
Lobbying to discuss proposed changes to the National Building Code.
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Reported by Don Mattrick · In-house (corporation)
- Anushka Kurian · Director of Policy, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
Quantum: Support for building a strong quantum economy in Canada including funding for Canadian quantum companies and monitoring international regulations. - Not related to existing legislative proposal, bill or resolution Read more
Outlining our thoughts on ways the Canadian government could valuably support the growth of domestic quantum computing companies, in a geopolitically competitive climate
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Reported by Joy Johnson · In-house (organization)
- Braeden Caley · Member of Parliament
Discussion regarding research and development, infrastructure initiatives and investments in the areas of artificial intelligence (AI), quantum, and dual-use technologies Read more
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Reported by Joy Johnson · In-house (organization)
- Anson Duran · Chief of Staff, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
- Benjamin Ebadi · West Desk, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
- Anushka Kurian · Director of Policy, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
- Peter Wall · Deputy Chief of Staff and Director of Communications, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
Discussion regarding research and development, infrastructure initiatives and investments in the areas of artificial intelligence (AI), quantum, and dual-use technologies Read more
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Reported by Joy Johnson · In-house (organization)
- Wade Chang · Member of Parliament
Discussion regarding research and development, infrastructure initiatives and investments in the areas of artificial intelligence (AI), quantum, and dual-use technologies Read more
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Reported by Joy Johnson · In-house (organization)
- David McFarlane · Director of Policy, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
Discussion regarding research and development, infrastructure initiatives and investments in the areas of artificial intelligence (AI), quantum, and dual-use technologies Read more
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Reported by Joy Johnson · In-house (organization)
- Karim Bardeesy · Member of Parliament
Discussion regarding research and development, infrastructure initiatives and investments in the areas of artificial intelligence (AI), quantum, and dual-use technologies Read more
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Reported by Joy Johnson · In-house (organization)
- Zoe Royer · Member of Parliament
Discussion regarding research and development, infrastructure initiatives and investments in the areas of artificial intelligence (AI), quantum, and dual-use technologies Read more
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Reported by Matthew Milton · In-house (corporation)
- Rajiv Gupta · Head of the Canadian Centre for Cyber Security, Communications Security Establishment Canada (CSEC)
Internet policy specifically as it relates to cybersecurity and national security.
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Reported by Rayne Daprato · Consultant
- Elizabeth Wong · Senior Policy Advisor, Treasury Board Of Canada Secretariat (TBS)
FreeBalance seeks to engage with the Government of Canada on trade, international development, digital government modernization, and related policy, partnership, and procurement opportunities involving their financial management and digital government solutions. Read more
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Reported by Dave Jamieson · In-house (corporation)
- Janice Charette · Chief Trade Negotiator to the United States, Privy Council Office (PCO)
- Nicholas Harper · Deputy Director, Privy Council Office (PCO)
- Jennifer McLean · Senior Director, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
- Yannick Mondy · Director, Finance Canada (FIN)
INTERNATIONAL TRADE: Communicating with government officials about international trade, trade issues and support measures related to the automotive industry and automotive manufacturing, including potential tariffs on automobiles, automotive parts and batteries. Read more
CANADA-UNITED STATES-MEXICO AGREEMENT ("CUSMA"): Communicating with government officials about CUSMA, previously known as the North American Free Trade Agreement ("NAFTA"), more specifically about the need to ensure protections for North America's integrated automobile industry and supplier network.
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Reported by Natalie Sutton · Consultant
- Quinn Rinke · West and North Regional Advisor, National Defence (DND)
Communicating with government officials, in general, about clean technology manufacturing, including as it relates to high-efficiency power conversion systems for AI data centres, energy storage, remote microgrids and critical infrastructure. Read more
Communicating with government officials about government funding for clean technology manufacturing initiatives, including via (i) the Strategic Response Fund ("SRF"), formerly known as the Strategic Innovation Fund ("SIF"), and (ii) the Clean Technology Manufacturing ("CTM") Investment Tax Credit.
Communicating with government officials about potential collaboration between (i) the company, (ii) the federal government and (iii) Indigenous communities (including the Pasqua First Nation) and corporations (including Apeiron Resources Ltd.) on clean technology manufacturing, such as Zero Voltage Switching ("ZVS") grid-tied power inverters. The goal of these communications is to secure agreements, contracts and/or memoranda of understanding.
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Reported by Dave Jamieson · In-house (corporation)
- Charles Vincent · Senior Assistant Deputy Minister, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
- Jennifer McLean · Senior Director, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
COMPETITIVENESS AND ECONOMIC & TRADE UNCERTAINTY: Communicating with government officials about potential support, policies and programs, including but not limited to the Auto Strategy and its pillars, Employment Insurance (EI), preventing labour disruptions (and to re-train employees) and maintain manufacturing competitiveness given the current economic and trade uncertainty. Read more
STRATEGIC RESPONSE FUND (SRF) AND STRATEGIC INNOVATION FUND ("SIF"): Communicating with government officials about funding under the Strategic Innovation Fund and the newly created Strategic Response Fund, to ensure and maintain the competitiveness of automobile manufacturing in Canada.
CANADA-UNITED STATES-MEXICO AGREEMENT ("CUSMA"): Communicating with government officials about CUSMA, previously known as the North American Free Trade Agreement ("NAFTA"), more specifically about the need to ensure protections for North America's integrated automobile industry and supplier network.
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Reported by Joel Hunter · In-house (corporation)
- Dane Lloyd · Member of Parliament
Advocate for a policy and regulatory environment that supports Canadian data sovereignty and the development of date centres in Canada.
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Reported by Joel Hunter · In-house (corporation)
- Anson Duran · Chief of Staff, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
- Peter Wall · Deputy Chief of Staff and Director of Communications, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
- Benjamin Ebadi · Regional Advisor, West and North, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
Advocate for a policy and regulatory environment that supports Canadian data sovereignty and the development of date centres in Canada.
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Reported by Emma Macklem · Consultant
- Anna Classen · Regional Director General, Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO)
Relationship-building and exploring opportunities for partnership with the Sinixt Nation, an Aboriginal Peoples of Canada.
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Reported by Patricia Fuller · In-house (organization)
- Jackson Coles · Policy Advisor, Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO)
Support for IISD’s Experimental Lakes Areas from Environment and Climate Change Canada and the Department of Fisheries and Oceans.
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Reported by Elizabeth McMahon · In-house (organization)
- Karina Gould · Member of Parliament
Building a competitive investment climate through targeted fiscal measures to stimulate private sector investment in hotels
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Reported by Patricia Fuller · In-house (organization)
- Buckley Belanger · Secretary of State (Rural Development), Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
Support for IISD’s Experimental Lakes Areas from Environment and Climate Change Canada and the Department of Fisheries and Oceans.
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Reported by Gregory Loerts · Consultant
- Jonathan Alomoto · Director of Policy, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC)
- Arash Rahmani · Senior Advisor, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC)
Promoting and assisting with the operational activities of Seaspan Energy as it develops its LNG Bunkering Business on the Pacific Coast.
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Reported by Brad Saunders · In-house (organization)
- Chi Nguyen · Member of Parliament
Engage with the federal government, including through Build Canada Homes, CMHC and as part of the National Housing Strategy, to address the growing supportive housing needs of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities across Ontario and Canada. Advocate for innovative housing and financing models that support inclusive, mixed-use communities integrating affordable housing, support services, and community amenities, while advancing accessibility, inclusion, and long-term affordability within Canada's broader housing strategy. Read more
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Reported by Brad Saunders · In-house (organization)
- Fahim Khan · Senior Policy Advisor, Finance Canada (FIN)
Engage with the federal government, including through Build Canada Homes, CMHC and as part of the National Housing Strategy, to address the growing supportive housing needs of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities across Ontario and Canada. Advocate for innovative housing and financing models that support inclusive, mixed-use communities integrating affordable housing, support services, and community amenities, while advancing accessibility, inclusion, and long-term affordability within Canada's broader housing strategy. Read more
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Reported by Andrea Brocklebank · In-house (organization)
- Aaron Fowler · Chief Trade Negotiator, Global Affairs Canada (GAC)
Market access for beef and cattle, achieving new and defending existing trade agreements.
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.