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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

  • Rick Hansen Foundation

    Reported by Doramy Ehling · In-house (organization)

    • Thomas Simpson · Deputy Chief of Staff, Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada (HICC)
    Work with the various government programs that support accessibility, inclusion, and a world without barriers, particularly in the built environment around an accessibility Certification Program which will assess and rate the built environment of Canada against a common standard (example Canadian Standards Association). Read more

    Work with the Government of Canada to seek funding and support for RHF national initiatives designed to educate and engage Canadians about the importance of promoting accessibility, in coordination with National AccessAbility Week.

    Official report

  • CARE Canada

    Reported by Barbara Grantham · In-house (organization)

    • Cindy Termorshuizen · Deputy Minister, Global Affairs Canada (GAC)
    Communications with Global Affairs Canada with respect to our international development and humanitarian programs.

    Official report

  • Reported by Lisa Baiton · In-house (organization)

    • Salman Arif · Deputy Director, Stakeholders and Outreach, Prime Minister's Office (PMO)
    Communicating with the Government of Canada, in general, about opportunities and challenges facing the oil and gas sector in Canada, including as it relates to investor confidence, competitiveness, labour and workforce development, domestic energy security, and export market development. The goal of these communications is to increase investment in Canada. Read more

    Official report

  • Upside Robotics Inc.

    Reported by Catherine Carriere · Consultant

    • Michelle Beaupre · Executive Assistant, House of Commons
    Obtaining grant funding from government agencies to support R&D and business growth

    Official report

  • University of Manitoba

    Reported by Dr. Michael Benarroch · In-house (organization)

    Advocacy and information sharing on opportunities for fostering a collaborative and impactful innovation ecosystem that supports researchers, the institutions they represent, and commercialization of ideas and property. Read more

    Official report

  • Reported by Gaby Bourbara · In-house (corporation)

    • Varun Srivatsan · Director of Policy, Finance Canada (FIN)
    • Mackenzy Metcalfe · Policy Advisor, Finance Canada (FIN)
    Policy measures to ensure security of drug supply in Canada and preserve Canada’s attractiveness for biopharmaceutical launches, including in response to foreign pricing regulations Read more

    Engage with Canadian government officials to discuss and provide input on Canada’s countermeasures and policies in response to foreign tariffs affecting the pharmaceutical industry, as well as free trade agreements as they relate to the biopharmaceutical industry

    Official report

  • Reported by Darran Fischer · In-house (corporation)

    • Scott Malcolm · Surgeon General, National Defence (DND)
    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

    Official report

  • Reported by Michael Graydon · In-house (organization)

    • Justin Frame · Policy Advisor, Health Canada (HC)
    Ensuring consumer choice and access to non-prescription drugs (over the counter and natural health products) regulated under the Food and Drugs Act. Read more

    Manufacturing Incentives – Working to shape policies and programs to support innovation, competitiveness and growth for manufacturers.

    Official report

  • Bombardier Inc.

    Reported by Éric Martel · In-house (corporation)

    • Christiane Fox · Deputy Minister, National Defence (DND)
    Representations regarding Canadian and international defence procurement.

    Official report

  • Cerrado Gold Inc.

    Reported by Mark Brennan · In-house (corporation)

    • Anita Anand · Minister of Foreign Affairs, Global Affairs Canada (GAC)
    • Aram Shoujounian · Policy Advisor, Global Affairs Canada (GAC)
    • Leo Newman · Senior Policy Advisor, Global Affairs Canada (GAC)
    Seeking advice regarding international trade matters and diplomatic assistance in support of commercial activities in foreign markets.

    Official report

  • Reported by Jim Pimblett · Consultant

    • Varun Srivatsan · Director of Policy, Finance Canada (FIN)
    Discussion on policy options to strengthen retirement security of Canadians and to build a vibrant investment industry.

    Official report

  • Reported by David Macmartin · Consultant

    • Justin Ferbey · Vice-President, Arctic and North, Prime Minister's Office (PMO)
    • Robert Jones · Vice-President, Project Execution, Prime Minister's Office (PMO)
    Advocacy with the Government of Canada and with the Major Projects Office (MPO) concerning implementation of the Gwich'in Tribal Council (GTC), Sahtu Secretariat Inc. (SSI) and Pehdzeh Ki First Nation (PKFN) concerning the Mackenzie Valley Highway (MVH) Project Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) in support of advancement of completion of the MVH Project from Wrigley to Inuvik in the Northwest Territories (NWT). Read more

    Official report

  • Reported by Pierre Iachetti · In-house (organization)

    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

    Official report

  • Reported by Erin Blanding · In-house (organization)

    • Brenna Walsh · Senior policy advisor, Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)
    Advocacy for the transition to Heat Pumps in Low-Rise Multi-Unit Residential Properties (MURBs).

    Official report

  • Ligado Networks Corp.

    Reported by Greg MacNeil · Consultant

    • Brian Botting · Director of Defence Industrial Strategy (Sr Advisor, Defence Industrial Strategy), Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
    Discussions with federal government officials regarding Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada's consultation on L-band spectrum and policies affecting satellite communications, spectrum licensing, and direct-to-device wireless services. Read more

    Engaging in discussions with government on the benefits of a proposed satellite network.

    Official report

  • Polaryn Solutions Inc.

    Reported by Greg MacNeil · Consultant

    • Frank DesRosiers · Assistant Deputy Minister, Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
    Pursuing funding for the establishment of a National Dual-Use Accelerator for Marine Technology. Read more

    To engage with governmental officials on the growth of COVE and seek support for initiatives to grow the innovation ecosystem.

    Official report

  • Evol Financement

    Reported by Géraldine Martin · In-house (corporation)

    • Ariane Villemaire · Gestionnaire, Programmes d’entrepreneuriat et de développement des PME, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
    Représentations et démarches afin que Innovation, Sciences et Développement économique Canada fournisse une aide financière à Evol spécifiquement pour qu'elle puisse offrir des prêts et de l'accompagnement aux femmes entrepreneures. Read more

    Official report

  • Reported by Francois Poirier · In-house (corporation)

    • Drew Leyburne · Assistant Deputy Minister, Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
    • Gary Smith · Senior Advisor, Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
    Providing input to certain federal departments and agencies — including the Canadian Energy Regulator (CER) and the Impact Assessment Agency (IAA) — on pipeline?related matters and major energy projects, including matters related to regulatory reform where applicable. These engagements may also encompass discussions on CER project review timelines, the role of regulators in pipeline safety, opportunities for industry?wide safety improvements, and environmental regulatory processes under the IAA. Read more

    Official report

  • Vale Canada Ltd.

    Reported by Marie Lemieux · Consultant

    • Dan Lussier · Director of Policy, Public Safety Canada (PS)
    Eligibility criteria for activities related to mining under the federal clean technology manufacturing investment tax credit regime contained in the Budget Implementation Act, 2024. Read more

    Policy and regulatory improvements aimed at supporting research & development, innovation, decarbonization, productivity, and expansion of mining activities within the mining sector under various Government programs and frameworks.

    Official report

  • cae inc.

    Reported by Calin Rovinescu · In-house (corporation)

    • Kendal Hembroff · Associate Assistant Deputy Minister, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
    • Saina Saberian · Deputy Director of Aerospace, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
    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

    With regard to federal measures to assist the Canadian Aerospace sector and advocate for an aerospace and defence industrial strategy.

    Canada's potential contributions to global security in Europe, NATO, and NORAD

    Official report

  • Reported by Tamara Vrooman · In-house (corporation)

    • Maninder Sidhu · Minister of International Trade, Global Affairs Canada (GAC)
    • Jessica Fullerton · Director of Policy, Global Affairs Canada (GAC)
    Collaboration to support efforts to diversify market opportunities through air connectivity.

    Official report

  • Reported by Melanie Redman · In-house (organization)

    • Michael MacPhee · ADM, Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
    • Jennifer Miller · Sr ADM, Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
    Youth Homelessness Prevention: Alongside our research partner the Canadian Observatory on Homelessness at York University, we have built an evidence base that preventing youth from becoming homeless not only gets better outcomes for youth and families, but it is cheaper than waiting until they become homeless where costs to public systems, including emergency services, skyrocket. We are asking parts of the government of Canada to better coordinate and make a prevention strategy. We are also asking them to invest in evidence-based prevention interventions. Read more

    Official report

  • ControlAI

    Reported by Andrea Miotti · In-house (organization)

    Issues related to artificial superintelligence, loss of control and other risks posed by artificial intelligence systems.

    Official report

  • Reported by Anthony Staffieri · In-house (corporation)

    • Brian MacKay · Director of Policy, Canadian Heritage (PCH)
    Broadcasting policies and regulations related to a modernized broadcasting system that fosters competition in the Canadian industry.

    Official report

  • Universities Canada

    Reported by Gabriel Miller · In-house (organization)

    • Weldon Epp · Assistant Deputy minister, Global Affairs Canada (GAC)
    Discussions of education and international relations opportunities.

    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.