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 Denis Dubois · In-house (corporation)
- François-Philippe Champagne · Ministre des Finances, Finance Canada (FIN)
- Jean-Philippe Arseneau · Directeur de cabinet, Finance Canada (FIN)
- Varun Srivatsan · Directeur des politiques, Finance Canada (FIN)
Évolution de l'encadrement fédéral sur l'adaptation et la résilience aux changements climatiques
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Reported by Kenneth J. Duffy · In-house (corporation)
- Sony Perron · Deputy Minister, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
- Sandra Lafleur · Director, Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions
- Dominique Rochon · Chief of Staff and Deputy Minister, Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions
- Marie-Claude Petit · Vice President, Operations, Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions
Identify the appropriate programs supporting RYAM’s current and future projects carried out by RYAM for the Témiscaming site. Seeking grants, contributions and other benefits from different ministries. Read more
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Reported by David D. Jones · In-house (corporation)
- Mark Wiseman · Ambassador of Canada to the United States, Global Affairs Canada (GAC)
- Nadia Theodore · Deputy Ambassador of Canada to the United States, Global Affairs Canada (GAC)
- Carlos Vanderloo · Counsellor Economic & Trade Policy, Global Affairs Canada (GAC)
- Matt Fraser · Minister-Counsellor, Commercial and Senior Trade Commissioner, Global Affairs Canada (GAC)
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- Kayla Slobodnik · Counsellor and Trade Commissioner, Global Affairs Canada (GAC)
- Karen Miller · Trade Commissioner (Life Sciences), Global Affairs Canada (GAC)
Policies and frameworks to accelerate access to innovative medicines post-Health Canada approval, including efforts to reduce time to reimbursement and streamline federal/provincial listing processes. Read more
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.
Any and all free trade treaty agreements as it relates to the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) and trade negotiations between Canada as it relates to the European Union, India, Japan and the Trans-Pacific Partnership. International trade policies in support of the biopharmaceutical industry, including competitive and predictable intellectual property protection, product regulation and patient access to medicines.
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Reported by Eric Chassard · In-house (corporation)
- Eamonn McGuinty · Chief of Staff, Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
New Nuclear Development & Supply Chains: Policies, programs and regulatory considerations related to the development, deployment, financing and operation of new nuclear facilities, including nuclear fuel supply, uranium and conversion services, domestic manufacturing capacity, critical supply chains, and clean energy industrial development. Read more
Federal Fiscal Measures: Taxation, fiscal policy and financial measures administered by the Department of Finance, including clean energy investment tax credits, capital cost allowance, pension related policies, and other federal fiscal measures relevant to major infrastructure and energy projects.
Clean Electricity, Electrification & Energy Security: Policies, programs and regulatory frameworks related to clean electricity, electrification and energy security, including the role of nuclear energy in Canada’s net-zero objectives, emissions-free baseload electricity, grid readiness, electrification initiatives, and energy affordability and reliability.
Impact Assessment & Federal Permitting: Legislative and regulatory matters related to the Impact Assessment Act and the Canadian Environmental Assessment Act, including federal review processes, permitting requirements, timelines, and coordination for nuclear life extension, refurbishment and new nuclear projects.
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Reported by Tim Gray · In-house (organization)
- Patrick Bonin · Member of Parliament
- Rosalie Thibault · Legislative Assistant, House of Commons
Supporting the commitment made by the federal government to end fossil fuel subsidies and public financing of the oil and gas sector, and ensure the Polluter Pays principle is upheld. Read more
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Reported by Josh Ogden · In-house (corporation)
- Bruce Fanjoy · Member of Parliament
Engaging government as a policy educator and technical partner, helping federal officials understand drone technology, its safe use, and its innovation capacity. Read more
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Reported by Tim Gray · In-house (organization)
- Claire Rochon · Policy Advisor, Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)
- Brenna Walsh · Policy Advisor, Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)
- Jared Forman · Senior Advisor, Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)
- Natalie Woodland · Policy and North Regional Advisor, Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)
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- Kieran Steede · Operations Director, Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)
Supporting the commitment made by the federal government to end fossil fuel subsidies and public financing of the oil and gas sector, and ensure the Polluter Pays principle is upheld. Read more
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Reported by Jennifer Crowson · In-house (organization)
- David Bexte · Member of Parliament
- Glen Motz · Member of Parliament
We lobby to help advocate for the needs of the sugar beet farmers in the areas of; business risk management programs such as Agri-Stability, international trade- Free Trade Agreements, domestic trade, consumer issues such as labeling, carbon levy exemptions, and rate of tax. Read more
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Reported by Edward McCauley · In-house (organization)
- Shafqat Ali · President of the Treasury Board of Canada
Support for new research and campus infrastructure.
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Reported by Sean Collins · In-house (corporation)
- Patrick Hum · Director General, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
- Dominic Aquilina · A/Sr Director, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
Navigating financial support mechanisms such as Canadian Infrastructure Bank (CIB), Canada Growth Fund (CGF), and Innovation, Science, and Economic Development (ISED). Seeking support through funding programs like the Strategic Response Fund (SRF). Seeking line of sight to potential grant funding mechanisms that can, if necessary, support the capital stack of Varme's Heartland Project to unlock private capital investment into the project. Read more
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Reported by Elise Maheu · Consultant
- Mark Wiseman · Ambassador of Canada to the United States, Global Affairs Canada (GAC)
- Nadia Theodore · Deputy Ambassador of Canada to the United States, Global Affairs Canada (GAC)
- Carlos Vanderloo · Minister-Counsellor, Economic, Global Affairs Canada (GAC)
- Matt Fraser · Minister-Counsellor, Commercial and Senior Trade Commissioner, Global Affairs Canada (GAC)
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- Kayla Slobodnick · Counsellor and Trade Commissioner, Global Affairs Canada (GAC)
- Karen Miller · Trade Commissioner (Life Sciences), Global Affairs Canada (GAC)
Communications with public office holders regarding policies, regulations and programs affecting pharmaceutical pricing and reimbursement frameworks, including the Patented Medicine Prices Review Board (PMPRB), international reference pricing approaches, most-favoured-nation pricing policies and their impacts on investment, innovation, market access and the availability of medicines and health technologies in Canada. Read more
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Reported by Benoit-Antoine Bacon · In-house (organization)
- Sylvie Lamoureux · VP, Research, Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC)
Discussions with Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada and other relevant departments and agencies regarding the role of universities in supporting federal innovation initiatives, policies and programs. Read more
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Reported by Dani Reiss · In-house (corporation)
- Stephanie Kusie · Member of Parliament
Discussions regarding the status of the government's overall international trade plan, including the Canada-United Kingdom Trade Continuity Agreement and Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement, and the approach to Intellectual Property. Read more
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Reported by Kathy Baig · In-house (organization)
- Annie Roy · Conseillère principale, Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions
Discuter des partenariats de recherche, d’innovation et d’infrastructures liés au secteur de la défense et de la sécurité nationale et à l'adaptation aux changements climatiques, incluant : – Le développement d’espaces sécurisés favorisant la collaboration entre le milieu académique, les start-ups et les entreprises du domaine de la défense ; – Les besoins en infrastructures et en financement pour soutenir la recherche en sécurité, résilience et innovation technologique à vocation militaire ou de sécurité nationale ; – La participation de l’ÉTS aux initiatives fédérales telles que le Défense Innovation Secure Hub (DISH). – Le besoin urgent d'adapter les infrastructures essentielles - ponts, routes, hôpitaux, ports, infrastructures de télécommunication, etc., aux défis climatiques. Read more
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Reported by Carole Saab · In-house (organization)
- Olga Radchenko · Director of Policy, Global Affairs Canada (GAC)
- Sasha Kardos-Machado · Policy Advisor, Global Affairs Canada (GAC)
International municipal development; Canadian foreign policy with regard to Global Affairs Canada (GAC) funded programs overseas in various countries
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Reported by Carole Saab · In-house (organization)
- Benjamin Ebadi · Regional Policy Advisor, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
- Hamid Mohamed · Senior Advisor (Operations and Stakeholder Engagement), Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
- Leela Polushin · Press Secretary, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
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. Read more
Federal infrastructure program funding, including (but not limited to) Infrastructure Canada Canada Community Building Fund; Infrastructure programs and funding; Permanent Public Transit Fund; Canada Infrastructure Bank (CIB) financing; Investing in Canada infrastructure Plan; Universal Broadband; Rural, remote and northern infrastructure;
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Reported by Carole Saab · In-house (organization)
- Cheryl Cardinal · Director- Strategic Initiatives and Indigenous Equity, Finance Canada (FIN)
- Fahim Khan · Senior Policy Advisor, Finance Canada (FIN)
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. Read more
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Reported by Carole Saab · In-house (organization)
- Mary-Liz Power · Deputy Director of Policy, Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada (HICC)
Federal infrastructure program funding, including (but not limited to) Infrastructure Canada Canada Community Building Fund; Infrastructure programs and funding; Permanent Public Transit Fund; Canada Infrastructure Bank (CIB) financing; Investing in Canada infrastructure Plan; Universal Broadband; Rural, remote and northern infrastructure; Read more
Federal policies and programs with regard to improving accesses to affordable housing, reducing homelessness, increasing social infrastructure required for immigration and refugee settlement and integration support. Homelessness; Encampments; Affordable housing; Housing supply; Refugee and asylum seeker settlement; Housing Accelerator Fund; Reaching Home; Rapid Housing Initiative; Housing-enabling infrastructure;
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Reported by Don Mattrick · In-house (corporation)
- Patrick Hebert · Ambassador, Global Affairs Canada (GAC)
- Neil Swain · Consul and Commercial Counsellor, Global Affairs Canada (GAC)
Outlining our thoughts on ways the Canadian government could valuably support the growth of domestic quantum computing companies, in a geopolitically competitive climate Read more
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
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Reported by Kimberly Haakstad · In-house (organization)
- Randy Hoback · Member of Parliament
Update on the ongoing fibre supply shortage in BC and related competitiveness challenges. Read more
Worker, community and economic support measures in response to U.S. tariffs and duties.
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Reported by Melanie Woodin · In-house (organization)
- Robert McLean · Senior Program Specialist, Global Affairs Canada (GAC)
Communicating with the federal officials on developing global partnerships, in education, in research and innovation, and in entrepreneurship activities
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Reported by Lori Nikkel · In-house (organization)
- Ryan Turnbull · Member of Parliament, Finance Canada (FIN)
- Fahim Khan · Senior Policy Advisor, Finance Canada (FIN)
Discussions on potential government investment in the expansion of Second Harvest's food processing capabilities, including through FedDev Ontario, the Strategic Response Fund, or the proposed Food-Link fund. Read more
Discussions with officials on the inclusion of food waste reduction and surplus food rescue initiatives in the proposed National Food Security Strategy.
Discussions with government officials on funding for Second Harvest's food waste reduction and/or surplus food rescue initiatives including through the Local Food Infrastructure Fund and the School Food Infrastructure Fund.
Discussions with officials on food loss and waste reduction policies including measurement and monitoring of food loss and waste and fresh fruit and vegetable grading.
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Reported by John Giamatteo · In-house (corporation)
- Salman Arif · Deputy Director, Stakeholder Relations and Outreach, Prime Minister's Office (PMO)
Innovation - discussions regarding the Canadian government's Innovation Agenda; including programs government may be considering to foster innovation in the Canadian ICT industry (e.g. skills & training, centres of excellence, R&D funding and incentives, government use of technology) Read more
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Reported by Brendan Mackay · Consultant
- Sonia Talwar · Director General, Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
- Aviva Silburt · Deputy Director, Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
- Melissa Barros · Director of Policy, Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
We are currently engaging with elected officials in the House to raise awareness about geoscientists, job opportunities in Canada, Environment/ Climate matters and related issues. Read more
We are collaborating with Finance Canada to identify funding opportunities and other potential initiatives. Maintaining thorough documentation for each effort is critical to ensure accurate tracking and alignment with our funding priorities.
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Reported by Alicia Adams · Consultant
- David McFarlane · Director of Policy, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
- Rene Sylvestre · Director of Strategic Investments, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
Support for building a strong quantum economy in Canada including funding for Canadian quantum companies and monitoring international regulations, including through the Canadian Quantum Champions Program Read more
Communicate about how the Government of Canada can support the growth of domestic quantum computing companies in a geopolitically competitive environment.
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.