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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

  • Trans Canada Trail

    Reported by Mathieu Roy · In-house (organization)

    • Isabelle Hurley · Special Assistant - ATL Desk, Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)
    • Natalie Woodland · Policy and North Regional Advisor, Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)
    Seeking funding to maintain and improve the Trans Canada Trail Read more

    Seeking funding to allow for the promotion of the Trail to Canadians and visitors

    Official report

  • Western LNG ULC

    Reported by Davis Thames · In-house (corporation)

    • Dawn Farrell · Chief Executive Officer, Privy Council Office (PCO)
    • Mark Saar · Project Management, 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)
    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

    Official report

  • Nextstar Energy Inc.

    Reported by Hunseong Lee · In-house (corporation)

    • Philip Jennings · Deputy Minister of Innovation, Science and Economic Development, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
    Discussions regarding domestic battery manufacturing and supply chain and industrial policy surrounding energy storage systems. Read more

    The object is to discuss amendments to funding already received from Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED) for the establishment of high technology battery manufacturing facilities in Windsor, Ontario. The funding received is to support capital expenditures in the development of the facilities and for meeting production and sales milestones from operations.

    Official report

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

    • Mark Wiseman · Canadian Ambassador to the United States, Global Affairs Canada (GAC)
    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

    Official report

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

    • Ritu Banerjee · Assistant Deputy Minister, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
    • Mackenzy Metcalfe · Policy Advisor, Finance Canada (FIN)
    • Varun Srivatsan · Director, Policy, Finance Canada (FIN)
    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

  • University of Manitoba

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

    • Rebecca Chartrand · Minister of Northern and Arctic Affairs and Canadian and Northern Economic Development Agency, Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada (CIRNAC)
    Information sharing related to opportunities for collaboration concerning development of Canada’s north, including the greater Churchill area. Advocacy for utilization of UM resources such as the Churchill Marine Observatory for Canada’s plans in Hudson’s Bay and the high arctic. Read more

    Official report

  • Reported by Rob Joyce · In-house (corporation)

    • Julia Lisztwan · Senior Policy Advisor, House of Commons
    On an ongoing basis, via meetings and written communications, seeking to raise awareness about Koch companies operating in Canada, and the spectrum of products and services offered. This includes the discussion of general economic policies, and offer insights based on Koch companies and their manufacturing a wide variety of products, including transportation fuels, building and consumer products, electronics, fibers, fertilizers, and pollution control systems. Read more

    Official report

  • Reported by Richard Maksymetz · Consultant

    • Matthew Hall · Senior Global Affairs Advisor, Prime Minister's Office (PMO)
    • Varun Srivatsan · Director of Policy, Finance Canada (FIN)
    Communicating with government officials about investments in the company's Unmanned Aerial Vehicles ("UAVs") and drone technologies, which could be used by federal departments or agencies to support real-time surveillance, monitoring and other operational needs. The goal of these communications is to secure a contract with the federal government. Read more

    Official report

  • NextStar Energy Inc.

    Reported by Richard Maksymetz · Consultant

    • Shaili Patel · Director of Policy, Prime Minister's Office (PMO)
    Communicating with government officials about battery manufacturing, energy storage, and industrial investment policy.

    Official report

  • NextStar Energy Inc.

    Reported by Richard Maksymetz · Consultant

    • Philip Jennings · Deputy Minister, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
    • Charles Vincent · Senior Assistant Deputy Minister, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
    Communicating with government officials about battery manufacturing, energy storage, and industrial investment policy.

    Official report

  • Bombardier Inc.

    Reported by Éric Martel · In-house (corporation)

    • Brian Botting · Director of Defence Industrial Strategy (Sr Advisor, Defence Industrial Strategy), Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
    The protection and promotion of Canada's access to global markets. Read more

    Representations regarding Canadian and international defence procurement.

    Official report

  • Janssen Inc.

    Reported by Laetitia Decroix Guilloux · In-house (corporation)

    • Justine Frame · Senior Policy Advisor, Health Canada (HC)
    Communications regarding the maintenance of domestic supply of essential drug products.

    Official report

  • Liminal CC Inc.

    Reported by Fedor van der Post · In-house (corporation)

    • Klaus Houben · Business Development Director - Europe, Head of EDC Representation at Export Development Canada, Export Development Canada (EDC)
    • Ashley Glenn · Director - Head of Extractive Industries, Structured and Project Finance, Export Development Canada (EDC)
    • Trevor Mulligan · Senior Finance Manager, Export Development Canada (EDC)
    • Claudia Sevillano · Regional Manager - Europe, Export Development Canada (EDC)
    Project Financing for the Liminal Canada Facility in Quebec, Canada through Export Development Canada (EDC).

    Official report

  • Evol Financement

    Reported by Géraldine Martin · In-house (corporation)

    • Nicole Jones Larose · Agente de projet, 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)

    • Jeff Labonte · Associate Deputy Minister, Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
    • Erin O'Brien · Assistant Deputy Minister, Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
    • Martin Kolacz · Senior Policy and Major Projects Advisor, Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
    • Margaret Skwara · Manager Emerging Issues, Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
    and 2 more
    • Zachary Rosentzveig · Senior Policy Advisor, Privy Council Office (PCO)
    • Lauren Walshe-Roussel · Director, Privy Council Office (PCO)
    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

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

    • Julia Lisztwan · Senior Policy Advisor, Prime Minister's Office (PMO)
    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

  • Octasic Inc.

    Reported by Andre Komlosy · Consultant

    • Brian Botting · Directeur de la stratégie industrielle de défense (Conseiller princ., Stratégie industrielle de défense), Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
    • Cédrick Devedeux Delorme · Conseiller régional pour le Québec, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
    Recherche d'informations afin de fournir des conseils stratégiques, le cas échéant sur diverses opportunités de contrats en défense

    Official report

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

    • Galen Richardson · Senior Policy Advisor, Privy Council Office (PCO)
    • Emilie Simard · Director of Parliamentary Affairs and Issues Management, Privy Council Office (PCO)
    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

  • Reported by Darrell Petras · In-house (organization)

    • Christina Dailley · A/Sr Investment Analyst, Collaborations and Networks Directorate, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
    • Cansu Koc · Sr. Investment Manager, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
    Innovation, Science, Economic Development (ISED) Strategic Response Fund (SRF) - Funding renewal under SRF funding will allow CAAIN to sustain momentum in network-building and accelerate the growth, adoption, and commercialization of agricultural technologies that enhance productivity, competitiveness, and outcomes for Canadian producers, while advancing food sovereignty, security, and affordability. The funding will expand AI-driven tools, national agriculture data capacity, and innovation adoption through connected smart and commercial farms. It will also support Indigenous and remote community food systems, and reduce waste through precision technologies. Read more

    Official report

  • Jack.org

    Reported by Mitchell Gould · Consultant

    • Katherine Hay · Senator, Senate of Canada
    Advocating for the recapitalization of the Youth Employment and Skills Strategy (YESS) and allocation of $3 million over three years to Jack.org to fund 420 paid, peer-led youth mental health leadership positions—delivering mentorship, Jack Talks, and outreach that will reach 200,000 youth across Canada by 2028. Read more

    To communicate with public office holders and provide advisory services in respect of federal legislation, regulations, and public policy initiatives affecting youth, including but not limited to online harms legislation, artificial intelligence technologies (including chatbots), and other existing or proposed legislative or regulatory measures that may impact young people.

    Requesting $500,000 over two years to formally integrate youth mental health leadership and lived experience into federal workforce, health, and education strategies, by funding partnerships with Jack.org to support youth co-design, policy consultation, and evaluation initiatives with departments like Health Canada, ESDC, PHAC, and PCH.

    Seeking a federal investment of $2.5 million over three years through the Public Health Agency of Canada or the Youth Mental Health Fund to scale Jack.org’s Be There Certificate and edHub, reaching 75,000 youth by 2028 with evidence-informed mental health literacy tools in both digital and school-based formats.

    Official report

  • Reported by Kevin Feltes · In-house (organization)

    • Laurence Cooke · Industry Implementation Advisor, Bank of Canada
    • Anne Butler · Managing Director Supervision, Bank of Canada
    Provide support and education to government agencies on the FDX Technical Standard and how it is relevant for Consumer Driven Banking.

    Official report

  • Reported by Derek Nighbor · In-house (organization)

    • Peter Hammerschmidt · Assistant Deputy Minister, National Defence (DND)
    • Paola Zurro · Chief Executive Officer, National Defence (DND)
    Federal housing policies, programs, and regulatory frameworks affecting the supply and affordability of housing in Canada, including initiatives that support increased residential construction, innovative building approaches, and the use of Canadian wood products in sustainable and efficient housing development. Read more

    Official report

  • Reported by Julie Mailhot · In-house (organization)

    • Lisa Setlakwe · Assistant Deputy Minister, Safety and Security, Transport Canada (TC)
    Discussions on the Statutory Review of the Canada Transportation Act with respect to administerial advice on policies

    Official report

  • Reported by Anthony Ostler · In-house (organization)

    Work with the government to protect Canadians against fraud and scams

    Official report

  • Reported by Chris Davison · In-house (organization)

    • Miled Hill · Senior Policy Advisor, Prime Minister's Office (PMO)
    Working to secure market access for Canadian canola products

    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.