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 Zoe Grams · In-house (organization)
- Paul Halucha · Deputy Minister, Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada (HICC)
Seeking funding for local governments to implement climate change programming and initiatives in their communities that relates to adaptation, mitigation, climate staff positions, climate planning, pilot projects, and feasibility studies. Read more
Policy and program recommendations that relate to and impact local governments and their ability to mitigate, prepare for, and respond to the changing climate. This includes programming for GHG reductions and to implement local adaptation measures.
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Reported by Cate Murray · In-house (organization)
- Roy Karam · Advisor, Economic and Health System Policy, Health Canada (HC)
Continued support for life sciences funding and the emerging area of stem cell and regenerative medicine research. Lobbying is about building awareness about the field and the strength of talent that works within the field. Read more
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Reported by Cate Murray · In-house (organization)
- Sean Casey · Member of Parliament
Communicating with federal officials regarding the Strategic Science Fund and its role in supporting Canada’s research and innovation ecosystem, to ensure sustained support for stem cell and regenerative medicine research. Engagement will focus on enhancing stable funding to advance scientific excellence, collaboration, and sector growth. Read more
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Reported by Cate Murray · In-house (organization)
- Greg Reade · Assistant Secretary to the Cabinet, Privy Council Office (PCO)
- Alina Stoia Dan · Senior Policy Advisor, Privy Council Office (PCO)
- Olesia Bissett · Analyst, Privy Council Office (PCO)
Communicating with federal officials on the modernization of regulatory frameworks governing stem cell research and regenerative medicine products.
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Reported by Richard Truscot · Consultant
- Heather McRae · Executive Director, House of Commons
Tourism--to support Heritage Park as a premier tourist destination in Calgary
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Reported by Scott Ross · In-house (organization)
- Robert Black · Senator, Senate of Canada
Agricultural Impact Assessments: Mandate agricultural impact assessments (AIAs) for all federal infrastructure projects, including defence-related projects, and federal land claim decisions that may affect the quality or availability of agricultural land in Canada. Read more
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Reported by Sheamus Murphy · Consultant
- Yash Nanda · Policy Advisor, Prime Minister's Office (PMO)
Expand access to Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation acquisition financing for land lease and manufactured home communities, consistent with financing available for multi-residential rental properties. Read more
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Reported by Tim Gitzel · In-house (corporation)
- Martin Larose · Director General for International Security, Global Affairs Canada (GAC)
International Nuclear Co-operation: Advocate for the completion and implementation of Nuclear Co-operation Agreements and related protocols facilitating the export of Canadian uranium, nuclear products and technologies for civilian purposes to countries the Government of Canada recognizes as legitimate participants in the nuclear energy sector. Read more
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Reported by Calin Rovinescu · In-house (corporation)
- Steven MacKinnon · Leader of the Government in House of Commons
Educating and advocating for Canada to support its aerospace sector and preserve our country’s Key Industrial Capabilities (KIC) in flight training and simulation. Read more
Canada's potential contributions to global security in Europe, NATO, and NORAD
With regard to federal measures to assist the Canadian Aerospace sector and advocate for an aerospace and defence industrial strategy.
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Reported by Francois Poirier · In-house (corporation)
- Drew Leyburne · Assistant Deputy Minister, Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
- Eamonn McGuinty · Chief of Staff, Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
- Gary Smith · Senior Advisor, Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
- Andre Bernier · Director General, Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
To discuss and seek government support for planning, building and operating pipelines in Canada to connect to LNG.
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Reported by Alex Munter · In-house (organization)
- Jada Schilke · Western Advisor, Office of the Minister of Health, Health Canada (HC)
- Roy Karam · Advisor, Economic and Health System Policy, Health Canada (HC)
FEDERAL HEALTH FUNDING FOR A NEW PRIMARY CARE ACCESS FUND: Recommendation for a funding commitment to ensure that every Canadian has access to a family doctor or primary care team. Read more
INTEGRATED HEALTH HUMAN RESOURCES Advocate for an Integrated Health Human Resources Strategy, including creating retention incentives and addressing administrative burden for health care professionals, increasing the number of doctors and nurses and ensuring that every Canadian has access to a family doctor or primary health team, increasing access to virtual care, creating an action plan to get internationally trained health care professionals to work, improving workforce data collection across health systems and investing in a supply needs-based planning tool, and facilitating team-based health care.
CANADA HEALTH TRANSFER: Increased federal funding for health care to the provinces and territories to ensure the sustainability of the health care system.
PUBLIC-PRIVATE HEALTHCARE: The CMA is conducting a series of in-person sessions across the country to engage key stakeholders, including the public, physicians, patients/PWLE, policymakers, system leaders and others, in a dialogue on public-private healthcare. What we hear will inform CMA policy moving forward, and our recommendations for action at a national level.
PAN CANADIAN LICENSURE: Advocate for the ability for physicians with full licences to practise independently without restrictions or for medical resident trainees registered in any Canadian jurisdiction to practise or train in any other Canadian jurisdiction without having to acquire more than one licence or pay additional licensing fees. This includes exploring enabling legislation in the provinces and territories.
MEDICAL MIS/DISINFORMATION: Provide CMA’s perspective on the impacts of medical misinformation and disinformation, including on public trust in science, medicine, and public health experts.
TECHNOLOGY AND ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE: provide CMA’s perspective on the impact of technology and artificial intelligence on the health care sector and the means through which advancements can be foreseen and managed.
NET ZERO: Advocate for sustainable health systems in Canada, including reaching net-zero emissions by 2050; advocate for the establishment of a national climate and health secretariat within the federal government to develop a pan-Canadian approach to addressing the impacts of climate change and health; and advocate for a targeted health infrastructure fund as part of the federal government’s long-term plan for public infrastructure.
BUDGET: Provide CMA’s perspective on the Government of Canada’s budget, particularly as it relates to modernizing Canada’s health care system by enhancing efficiency, driving innovation, and promoting equitable access to care.
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Reported by Patrick Deane · In-house (organization)
- Lydia Vermeyden · Policy Analyst, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
- Sheila Kennedy · A/Director, Digital Research Infrastructure Strategy, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
Advocacy to advance Canadian leadership in priority areas, including artificial intelligence and defence, to support world-class research and the attraction and retention of top talent, including, but not limited to, specific calls for proposals. Read more
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Reported by Allison Gifford · Consultant
- Frank DesRosiers · Assistant Deputy Minister, Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
Support for carbon mineralization technology innovation across Natural Resources Canada's mandate, including but not limited to the Energy Innovation Program and the Critical Minerals Sovereign Fund. Read more
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Reported by Lisa Baiton · In-house (organization)
- François-Philippe Champagne · Minister of Finance and National Revenue
- Eleanor Olszewski · Minister of Emergency Management and Community Resilience
- Matt Jeneroux · Member of Parliament for Edmonton Riverbend
- Quinn Ferris · Senior Advisor, West Desk, Finance Canada (FIN)
Communicating with the Government of Canada about the Income Tax Act, R.S.C., 1985, c. 1 (5th Supp.), and regulations thereunder (such as the Income Tax Regulations, C.R.C., c. 945), including but not limited to (i) the excessive interest and financing expenses limitation (“EIFEL”) rules, (ii) Canadian Oil and Gas Property Expenses (“COGPE”), (iii) Capital Cost Allowance (“CCA”) and Productivity Mega Deductions, (iv) Canadian Development Expenses (“CDE”), (v) Canadian Exploration Expenses (“CEE”), (vi) the Atlantic Investment Tax Credit, (v) bare trusts, (vi) investment tax credits and/or incentives for capital invested in carbon capture, utilization and storage (“CCUS”) projects, (vii) investment tax credits and/or incentives for capital invested in enhanced oil recovery (“EOR”) projects, (viii) investment tax credits and/or incentives for capital invested in other scientific and technological projects (including via SR&ED tax incentives), (ix) group loss transfers, (x) Notices of Objection, (xi) the foreign affiliate dumping (“FAD”) rules and (xii) other tax-related matters impacting the oil and gas sector, including service and administration standards at the Canada Revenue Agency (“CRA”). Read more
Communicating with the Government of Canada about budgets and economic updates, more specifically the effect of proposed fiscal measures on the upstream oil and gas sector.
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Reported by Ujwal Ganguly · Consultant
- Sean Casey · Member of Parliament
Seek federal funding through the budget process to support the development, commercialization and manufacturing scale-up of advanced therapeutics in Canada.
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Reported by Kim Brooks · In-house (organization)
- David Murrin · Director General, National Research Council (NRC)
Advocacy regarding science, technology and innovation policy frameworks with a view to addressing climate change and enhancing Canada's research and innovation capacity. Read more
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Reported by Pierre Iachetti · In-house (organization)
- Julia Lisztwan · Senior Policy Advisor, Prime Minister's Office (PMO)
Adoption of the Green Budget Coalition recommendations in the federal Budget and budget bill
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Reported by Pierre Iachetti · In-house (organization)
- Matt Jones · Assistant Deputy Minister, Health Canada (HC)
- Frédéric Bissonnette · Senior Director General, Health Canada (HC)
Strengthening environmental protection in decisions under the Pest Control Products Act and Pest Control Products Regulations, and related activities of the Pest Management Regulatory Agency Read more
Maintaining strong federal environmental laws, regulations, standards and safeguards, and avoiding regression
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Reported by Richard Maksymetz · Consultant
- Jean-Philippe Arseneau · Chief of Staff, Finance Canada (FIN)
- Varun Srivatsan · Director of Policy, Finance Canada (FIN)
Communicating with government officials about taxation policy, including the Global Minimum Tax, more specifically about the impact of taxation policy on the international competitiveness of Canadian firms. Read more
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Reported by Géraldine Martin · In-house (corporation)
- Adil Hassam · Vice-président, Financement collaboratif, Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC)
Représentations et démarches afin que la Banque de développement du Canada puisse participer financièrement à la mise sur pied d’un Fonds spécifiquement dédié à l'entrepreneuriat d'impact, diversifié et inclusif. Read more
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Reported by Richard Maksymetz · Consultant
- Owen Crawford-Lem · Policy Advisor, Transport Canada (TC)
Communicating with government officials about potential government funding for the development of the Qikiqtarjuaq Deep Sea Port in Nunavut.
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Reported by John Whelan · In-house (corporation)
- Mollie Johnson · Deputy Minister, Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)
Communicating with government officials about the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, including about contaminated sites, management of toxic substances, environmental charges and taxes, waste management, and sustainable development. Discussions include the development of regulations regarding waste water treatment and effluent release as they relate to the oil sands. Read more
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Reported by Pari Johnston · In-house (organization)
- Marcel Turcot · Vice President, Strategic, Corporate and Public Affairs, Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC)
- Kori St-Cyr · Director, Policy and Government Relations, Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC)
- Manal Bahubeshi · Vice-President, Research and Technology Partnerships, Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC)
Advocate for support for college-led research as a core component of federal research and innovation funding and policy. Read more
Share with officials how colleges can support Canada’s training and workforce development needs to meet Canada’s biggest challenges.
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Reported by Robert Asselin · In-house (organization)
- Alejandro Adem · President, Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC)
Advocacy regarding Canada’s research and development agenda, including research funding administered through the granting agencies and other federal departments and agencies, program design, and regulatory concerns related to research, including research security. Read more
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Reported by Brian Bentz · In-house (corporation)
- Charlie Liu · Constituency Assistant, House of Commons
To advocate for changes to the definition of tax-exempt entities under the Federal Income Tax Act to allow for increased investment into the electricity sector. Read more
To introduce Alectra's renewable energy projects to the federal government with the aim of identifying government grants, funding streams or any other relevant avenue in which Alectra's renewable projects may be considered for financial support.
To provide input related to plans to combat climate change and reduce greenhouse gas emissions, as well as other policy initiatives including conservation, clean technology investments and renewable energy.
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.