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 Baiton · In-house (organization)
- Erin O'Brien · Assistant Deputy Minister, Fuels Sector, Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
Communicating with the Government of Canada about energy trade between the United States and Canada, including the construction and operation of prospective pipeline projects and the imposition of potential tariffs on oil and gas and the renegotiation of the Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement (“CUSMA”), formerly known as the North American Free Trade Agreement (“NAFTA”). Read more
Communicating with the Government of Canada about its methane strategy, including its (draft) Oil and Gas Methane Regulations, more specifically those sections that relate to (i) a proposed methane emissions cap for the upstream oil and gas sector and (ii) a proposed international methane emission inventory.
Communicating with the Government of Canada, in general, about the impact of global geopolitical risks (including those related to Iran, Russia and Venezuela) on oil and gas prices, supply chains and markets.
Communicating with the Government of Canada about the “Canada-Alberta Memorandum of Understanding” announced in November 2025, more specifically those provisions that impact the oil and gas sector.
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Reported by Chadwick Westlake · In-house (corporation)
- Nick Leswick · Deputy Minister of Finance, Finance Canada (FIN)
Advancing Competition, Affordability and Innovation in CDN Banking Read more
geared towards Open Banking/Consumer Driven Finance increasing competition in the market, and to improve efficiency in implementing changes.
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Reported by Alex Munter · In-house (organization)
- Mackenzy Metcalfe · Policy Advisor, Finance Canada (FIN)
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. Read more
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Reported by Michael Katchen · In-house (corporation)
- Varun Srivatsan · Director of Policy, Finance Canada (FIN)
Engage with government on the impact global events and policies have on Canadian financial services. Read more
Engage with government support the implementation of open banking, payments modernization and the real time rail with a focus on benefits for individual Canadians and small businesses
Provide input on the federal Stablecoin Act, including sharing perspectives on the digitalization of money.
Engage with government on commitments made in Budget 2025 related to increasing competition and affordability for financial services.
Provide input on legislation and policies related to financial fraud and scams including perspectives on the National Anti-Fraud Strategy
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Reported by Richard Maksymetz · Consultant
- Neil MacIsaac · Chief of Staff, Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO)
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 Greg Moffatt · In-house (organization)
- Paul O'Keefe · Senior Director, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
- Aditi Naik · Policy Advisor, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
General introduction to the chemistry and plastics industries and their role in Canada’s economy and sustainability objectives.
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Reported by John Whelan · In-house (corporation)
- Galen Richardson · Director of Stakeholder Relations, Office of the President of the King's Privy Council for Canada, Privy Council Office (PCO)
Communicating with government officials about the reliability of fuel supplies, including the Line 5 shutdown and its impacts on the international trade of oil and gas. Read more
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Reported by Brian Klunder · Consultant
- Yasir Naqvi · Member of Parliament
Identifying and pursuing global trade opportunities with the assistance of the Canadian Trade Commissioner service and Global Affairs Canada
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Reported by Cara Salci · In-house (corporation)
- Mary-Rose Brown · Senior Advisor, Prime Minister's Office (PMO)
Defence: lobbying activities will include discussions, briefing and presentations on Defence and Civil Security related programs. These include, but are not limited to, aerospace programs, maritime/naval programs, land domain programs, training and simulation programs, research and development and civil security related activities Read more
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Reported by Carolyn Chisholm · In-house (corporation)
- Samir Kassam · Deputy Chief of Staff and Director of Policy, Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
Discussions on policies, programs and regulations related to the energy efficiency, decarbonization, and competitiveness of the mining and metal industry. Read more
Discussions on regulatory reforms for major projects and their effects on the mining and metal industry.
Discussions on critical minerals including federal programs and policies, sector competitiveness, infrastructure, and project updates
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Reported by Darran Fischer · In-house (corporation)
- Michele Evans · ADM, Prairies Economic Development Canada (PrairiesCan)
- Alastair MacFadden · ADM, Prairies Economic Development Canada (PrairiesCan)
- Sena Kowalsky · Senior Economist, Prairies Economic Development Canada (PrairiesCan)
promote innovations in medical technologies (equipment, services and digital solutions) that support better care for more people across Canada. This includes mobile and virtual solutions which can improve access to care in rural and remote regions of the country, while reducing costs and environmental impacts. Read more
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Reported by Greg Ebel · In-house (corporation)
- Nick Leswick · Deputy Minister, Finance Canada (FIN)
- Trevor McGowan · Associate Assistant Deputy Minister, Finance Canada (FIN)
- Samuel Millar · Assistant Deputy Minister, Finance Canada (FIN)
Discussions regarding projects, expansions, optimizations, and changes to tolling arrangements relating to Enbridge’s liquids pipelines, natural gas pipelines, and utilities and power assets. Read more
Discussions regarding Canadian competitiveness, including on regulatory efficiency, as it pertains to environmental assessments, climate policies and taxation, as well as permitting and approval processes, regulatory certainty, and the implementation and administration of environmental and climate-related regulations affecting Canada's energy sector.
Discussions regarding policy developments on Indigenous engagement, consultation and economic inclusion.
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Reported by Natalie Sutton · Consultant
- Neil MacIsaac · Cheif of Staff, Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO)
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 Lucas Malinowski · In-house (organization)
- Michael Mosier · Director, Finance Canada (FIN)
Review of the Canada-US-Mexico Agreement - Supporting continued competitiveness and investment in an integrated North American automotive industry. Read more
Elimination of tariff on finished vehicles
Canada's response to potential changes to U.S. treatement of Canadian imports.
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Reported by Leonard Baker · In-house (organization)
- Stephanie Cadieux · Chief Accessibility Officer, Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
- Christopher Sutton · Accessibility Commissioner, Canadian Human Rights Commission (CHRC)
March of Dimes Canada is advocating to ensure that access to the new Canada Disability Benefit is as accessible and barrier-free for people with disabilities as possible, and to increase the monthly maximum amount of the benefit, reflecting the Disability Inclusion Action Plan values and outcomes. Read more
March of Dimes Canada is advocating for funding for more Skills for Success programs for people with disabilities to develop and enhance digital skills. MODC is also advocating for stronger enforcement of the Accessible Canada Act.
March of Dimes Canada is advocating for national funding for home and vehicle modification programs across Canada to support people with disabilities and the aging population remain independent in their homes and communities.
March of Dimes Canada is advocating for the National Building Code and National Housing Catalogue to be based on Universally-designed, accessible and adaptable principles. We are also advocating for targeted rent supports and home ownership incentives for low-and-modest-income people with disabilities, and for Build Canada Homes to make accessibility a primary consideration in all facets of its mandate.
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Reported by Conrad Sauvé · In-house (organization)
- Trevor Bhupsingh · Assistant Deputy Minister, Public Safety Canada (PS)
- Brigitte Joly · Director General, Public Safety Canada (PS)
Secure investments in readiness for all-hazard response, including health emergencies and public health crises in Canada and around the world. Read more
Build support and obtain grant funding for community service organizations in Canada.
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Reported by Conrad Sauvé · In-house (organization)
- Jeffery Hutchinson · Associate Deputy Minister (Emergency Management), Public Safety Canada, Public Safety Canada (PS)
Secure investments in readiness for all-hazard response, including health emergencies and public health crises in Canada and around the world. Read more
Build support for health and public initiatives, including but not limited to supports targeted to mental health and seniors.
Build support and obtain grant funding for community service organizations in Canada.
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Reported by Matthew Tinari · In-house (corporation)
- Gary Smith · Senior Advisor, Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
Policies or programs related to innovation, the digital economy and the adoption of information, communication technologies and AI.
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Reported by Joelle Walker · In-house (organization)
- Corey Hogan · Member of Parliament
Advocate for federal funding for a new optometry school
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Reported by Derek Nighbor · In-house (organization)
- Corey Hogan · Member of Parliament
Federal trade policies and international trade measures affecting Canadian forest products, including market access, trade barriers, and the competitiveness of Canadian exports. Read more
Federal policies and programs supporting the expansion and diversification of international markets for Canadian forest products and strengthening Canada’s global trade position.
Engagement with public office holders regarding the state of Canada’s forest sector and public policy issues affecting sector competitiveness, environmental performance, trade, investment, and employment.
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Reported by Kevin Feltes · In-house (organization)
- Laurence Cooke · Industry Implementation Advisor, Bank of Canada
- Anne Butler · Managing Director Supervisor, Bank of Canada
- Anna Wyllie · Senior Analyst, Bank of Canada
- Jeffrey Stewart · Payment Systems Specialist, Bank of Canada
Provide support and education to government agencies on the FDX Technical Standard and how it is relevant for Consumer Driven Banking.
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Reported by Kevin Feltes · In-house (organization)
- Laurence Cooke · Industry Implementation Advisor, Bank of Canada
- Anne Butler · Managing Director Supervisor, Bank of Canada
- Anna Wyllie · Senior Analyst, Bank of Canada
- Jeffrey Stewart · Payment Systems Specialist, Bank of Canada
Provide support and education to government agencies on the FDX Technical Standard and how it is relevant for Consumer Driven Banking.
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Reported by Davis Thames · In-house (corporation)
- Mark Saar · Project Management, Privy Council Office (PCO)
- Dawn Farrell · Chief Executive Officer, Privy Council Office (PCO)
- Pranav Shah · Senior Director, Investments, Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada (HICC)
- Jason Kearns · Director, Investments, Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada (HICC)
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- Kelsen Vallee · Chief Investment Officer, Privy Council Office (PCO)
- Patrick Chabot · Managing Director, Finance Canada (FIN)
Discussions and status updates about investment and commercial project status related to the Ksi Lisims LNG facility and PRGT pipeline projects in BC including financial framework for advancing project investment. Read more
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Reported by Dean Dias · In-house (organization)
- Matthew Smith · Chief Agriculture Negotiator and Director General, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
- Axel Ndayisaba · Director, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
- Kanwal Kochhar · Executive Director, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
Support expansion of multi-lateral and bi-lateral trade negotiations and implementation of agreements to reduce tariffs, technical barriers, and non-tariff barriers to trade for Canadian cereals. Read more
Support the enforcement and aftercare of implemented trade agreements by encouraging and facilitating technical expertise related to non-tariff barriers to trade for Canadian cereals.
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Reported by Jonathan Lai · In-house (organization)
- Danielle Moriarty · Director of Parliamentary Affairs and Issues Management, Public Safety Canada (PS)
Engagement about the need for autism inclusion in existing or emerging non-autism-focused policies and programs. Read more
Engagement to adapt current policies and programs to more effectively support disabled Canadians and family caregivers, including Autistic Canadians and individuals who care for Autistic Canadians.
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.