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 Andrew Kennedy · Consultant
- Morgan McCullough · Director of Operations, Finance Canada (FIN)
- Jerome Cote · Director of Policy, Finance Canada (FIN)
Lobbying to remove Section 31 of the Federal Income Tax Act
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Reported by Victor Dodig · In-house (corporation)
- Michele Evans · Assistant Deputy Minister, Prairies Economic Development Canada (PrairiesCan)
Advocacy regarding the Canadian wireless regulatory environment—including rural infrastructure builds, spectrum auction rules, and wireless company acquisitions—and seeking access rights and subsidies to advance rural and remote network connectivity. Read more
Communicating with the government about how to support adopting digital tools in the agriculture sector and how digitization can support the Next Policy Framework and the National Food Security Strategy.
Advocacy concerning the development, adoption, and implementation of national artificial intelligence (AI) policies, regulations, infrastructure, and public sector procurement frameworks.
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Reported by Winston Fogarty · Consultant
- Carolyne Huber · Trade Commissioner, Global Affairs Canada (GAC)
I am being retained to understand new processes and support for approvals of export permits for dual use goods as a result of Canada's new Defence Industrial Strategy (DIS) including Trade Commissioner Services support to facilitate export opportunities for companies abroad at Global Affairs Canada and furthermore to understand the changes occurring in the Government's procurement processes at National Defence, ISED and Federal Economic Development to enable Small Medium Businesses to compete for procurement opportunities to support Canada's objectives to protect its sovereignty and economic independence. Read more
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Reported by Daniel Rotman · In-house (organization)
- Paul Halucha · Sous-ministre, Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada (HICC)
- Matt de Vlieger · Sous-ministre adjoint, Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada (HICC)
- Frank Cesa Senior · Conseiller politique, Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada (HICC)
Investissements fédéraux en infrastructure, transport collectif et infrastructure vertes
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Reported by William Shelling · Consultant
- Moriah Bennett · Chief of Staff, Impact Assessment Agency of Canada (IAAC)
- Joseph Ronzio · Panel Manager, Impact Assessment Agency of Canada (IAAC)
- James Jenden · Senior Indigenous Consultation Officer, Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC)
- Tanishka Gupta · Senior Policy Analyst, Impact Assessment Agency of Canada (IAAC)
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- Claudette Bois · Indigenous Relations Manager, Privy Council Office (PCO)
- Liane Sparvier · Manager, Impact Assessment Agency of Canada (IAAC)
- Shae Doyle · Senior Policy Officer, Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC)
- Justin McKeown · Team Leader, Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC)
- Sarah Hertz · Indigenous Consultation Officer, Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC)
Engage government regarding the role of private sector investment in the development of Indigenous owned projects.
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Reported by John Delacourt · Consultant
- Varun Srivatsan · Director of Policy, Finance Canada (FIN)
Facilitating engagement between public office holders to discuss matters affecting Canada's airport system, including federal funding, legislation, regulations and policy initiatives Read more
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Reported by Elizabeth Campbell · Consultant
- Varun Srivatsan · Director of Policy, Finance Canada (FIN)
Facilitating engagement between public office holders to discuss matters affecting Canada's airport system, including federal funding, legislation, regulations and policy initiatives Read more
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Reported by Jeff Zabudsky · In-house (organization)
- Parm Bains · Member of Parliament
Modernization of trades training Read more
Appreciation for skilled trades funding announcement and need to direct funding towards post-secondary facilities and equipment to maintain and increase capacity for workforce development as well as expanding federal funding for skilled trades beyond Red Seal certified trades into trades covered by Transport Canada certification.
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Reported by Phil Vanlaar · In-house (corporation)
- Daniel Villeneuve · Sr Regional Policy Advisor, BC and North, Indigenous Services Canada (ISC)
Federal policies and programs affecting contaminated soil management and remediation facilities, with respect to improving regulatory and policy conditions for contaminated soil facilities. Read more
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Reported by Carole Saab · In-house (organization)
- Jared Forman · Senior Advisor, Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)
- Brenna Walsh · Senior Advisor, Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)
Environmental and sustainable development policies and programs with regard to local climate change mitigation and adaptation; Disaster mitigation and adaptation; Capacity building for sustainable community planning; Greenhouse gas (GHG) reductions; Water management, watershed planning, wastewater, and stormwater policy; Urban forest management and stewardship; Brownfield redevelopment; National Adaptation Strategy; Greener Homes Grant; Green Building Strategy; Green Municipal Fund. Read more
Municipal Finance and Intergovernmental Arrangements Revenue sharing with the federal and provincial governments: Federal policies and programs with regard to the payments in lieu of taxes (PILTs) system, intergovernmental partnerships, recognition of municipal governments contributions to economic growth, the fiscal imbalance between each order of governments revenues options and their responsibilities to provide services and programs to Canadians. Municipal Growth Framework.
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Reported by Vince Bruni-Bossio · In-house (organization)
- Scott Malcolm · Surgeon General / Director General Health Services, National Defence (DND)
- Chad Stratilo · Principal Defence Scientist, Defence Research and Development Canada (DRDC), Head of the Medical Countermeasures Group, National Defence (DND)
Support for institutional compliance with federal research security requirements. Read more
Development of a national program for the provision of long-term operating funding for major science initiatives like the Canadian Light Source (CLS) and the Vaccine and Infectious Disease Organization (VIDO)
Continue and increase funding to the Canada Foundation for Innovation in order to maintain an internationally competitive research and development infrastructure.
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Reported by james irving · In-house (corporation)
- Wayne Long · Secretary of State, Finance Canada (FIN)
- Kevin Collins · Chief of Staff to Secretary of State, Finance Canada (FIN)
Funding opportunities related to trade infrastructure (rail and marine) under the Trade Diversification Corridor Fund.
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Reported by Kendall Dilling · In-house (organization)
- Kelsen Vallee · Chief Investment Officer, Major Projects Office, Privy Council Office (PCO)
- Jeff Labonté · Associate Deputy Minister, Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
Communicating about the Pathways Project, a proposed carbon capture, utilization and storage ("CCUS") project, which will transport and store captured carbon dioxide from multiple oil sands facilities in northeast Alberta. Read more
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Reported by Kenniesha O'Leary · Consultant
- Yasmin Veiga · Operations and Policy Advisor, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
Introducing the company and the benefits of biochar to relevant government policy and programs around agriculture, forestry and environment. Read more
Seeking partnership and/or government support to build new or expand operations.
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Reported by David Hutchens · In-house (corporation)
- Joy Buckle · Atlantic Regional Advisor, Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO)
Advocating to ensure the development of energy policy in Canada is consistent with economic and environmental principles as well as raising awareness and providing information to decision makers on energy and fiscal policy with respect to investor-owned utilities. Read more
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Reported by Candice Shaw · In-house (organization)
- Nina Sartor · Deputy Director of Policy, Public Safety Canada (PS)
- Sarah Cozzi · Director of Policy, Public Safety Canada (PS)
Advocating for policies, proposals, reforms, and legislation that contribute to a robust nationwide survivor-centred and trauma-informed sexual violence prevention and response sector. This includes reforms related to artificial intelligence (deepfakes), victims’ rights to information, testimonial aids, therapy records, sexual history evidence, coercive and controlling behaviour, femicide provisions, forced sterilization, non-disclosure agreements, and investment in the sexual violence sector. Specific bills discussed are Bill C-16 (Protecting Victims Act), Bill S-228 (An Act to amend the Criminal Code (sterilization procedures)) which would amend the Criminal Code, and Bill S-232 (An Act respecting non-disclosure agreements / Can’t Buy Silence Act). Read more
Advocating for increased and sustainable funding of the sexual violence sector.
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Reported by Tim Gray · In-house (organization)
- Jacques Ramsay · Member of Parliament
Advising on the climate impacts of existing or proposed LNG projects, as well as the global business environment for LNG, and seeking to mitigate harms.
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Reported by Jamie Carroll · Consultant
- Samir Kassam · Deputy Chief of Staff and Director of Policy, Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
- Sara Tracogna · Policy Advisor, Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
- Martin Kolacz · Senior Policy and Major Projects Advisor, Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
Assisting the client identify, apply for and secure funding support from the Government of Canada for their project, specifically related to carbon capture, utilization and storage (CCUS), hydrogen and methane production. Read more
Work with client to ensure that existing programs intended to support CCUS and hydrogen development are aligning with evolving industry needs.
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Reported by Jamie Carroll · Consultant
- Michael Mosier · Director, Finance Canada (FIN)
Supporting the client in seeking relief/remission from both Trump administration tariffs and counter tariffs negatively impacting their business.
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Reported by Tim Hollander · In-house (corporation)
- Mélanie Joly · Minister of Industry and Minister responsible for Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
The development of a Canadian Manufacturing Strategy, as it relates to the competitiveness of Canada’s automotive manufacturing industry. Read more
Discussions on North American trade.
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Reported by Paul Simon · In-house (corporation)
- Michael Sabia · Clerk of the Privy Council and Secretary to the Cabinet, Privy Council Office (PCO)
- Shawn Grover · Senior Policy Advisor, Prime Minister's Office (PMO)
- Tim Krupa · Director of Policy, Prime Minister's Office (PMO)
- René Sylvestre · Director of Strategic Investment, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
Economic and Fiscal policy, including corporate tax provisions that support improving competitiveness for Canadian industry and manufacturing and aid in attracting foreign direct investment. Read more
International Trade Policy, as it impacts the competitiveness of the Canadian steel industry through new policies and/or regulations; international negotiations; and, involvement in international organizations (i.e. North American Steel Trade Committee, World Trade Organization).
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Reported by Jonathan McKenzie · In-house (corporation)
- Jeff Labonté · Assistant Deputy Minister, Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
- Mike Trowell · Project manager, Privy Council Office (PCO)
- Chelsea Donelon · Project manager, Privy Council Office (PCO)
- Murray Samuel · Major Projects, Privy Council Office (PCO)
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- Michelle Healey · Senior Policy Advisor, Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
Canadian Energy Strategy related to national level alignment on energy priorities
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Reported by Philip Witherington · In-house (corporation)
- Jean-Philippe Arseneau · Chief of Staff, Finance Canada (FIN)
- Varun Srivatsan · Director of Policy, Finance Canada (FIN)
Policies and programs related to Canada trade relations with other countries and Canada's economic competitiveness.
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Reported by Philip Witherington · In-house (corporation)
- Jean-Philippe Arseneau · Chief of Staff, Finance Canada (FIN)
- Varun Srivatsan · Director of Policy, Finance Canada (FIN)
Insurance Companies Act and regulations to amend the Act to permit greater investment by insurers outside of the financial sector and to improve the ability of Canadian companies to compete and grow outside of Canada. Read more
Changes programs and policies to increase private sector infrastructure investment and attract foreign capital to Canada
Policies and programs related to Canada trade relations with other countries and Canada's economic competitiveness.
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Reported by Bev Goodman · In-house (corporation)
- Karim Bardeesy · Member of Parliament
- Charles Vincent · Senior Assistant Deputy Minister, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
- Jennifer McLean · Director, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
- Yasmin Atassi · Senior Policy Advisor, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
U.S. policies regarding trade as it relates to Canadian automotive, steel, aluminum and critical mineral exports. Read more
U.S. policies regarding tariffs as it relates to Canadian automotive, steel, aluminum and critical mineral exports.
Bilateral and plurolateral trade agreements comprehend the North American integration of the Automotive industry
Auto Innovation Fund, Strategic Innovation Fund, Strategic Response Fund, and R&D/Innovation Funds: Financial assistance and funding with ongoing manufacturing investments in Canada for vehicle and engine manufacturing facilities and R&D centres.
USMCA: Participation in consultation group in the renegotiation of the United States, Mexico, Canada agreement, administered by Global Affairs Canada.
U.S. policies regarding the auto sector as it relates to Canadian automotive, steel, aluminum and critical mineral exports and imports.
Discussion concerning policies that relate to import and export of vehicles and parts, including impact on Canada's automotive sector and national security.
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.