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 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)
- Erin O'Brien · Assistant Deputy Minister, Fuels Sector, Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
- Megan Nichols · Assistant Deputy Minister, Environmental Protection Branch, Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)
Communicating about collaboration between industry and government in the area of water management and conservation. These communications will touch on: (i) steam generation, (ii) water treatment and management, (iii) pit lakes and (iv) water recovery and return. Read more
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.
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Reported by Julie DeWolfe · Consultant
- Jessica Fullerton · Director of Policy, Global Affairs Canada (GAC)
Communications with public office holders regarding the proposed cryptocurrency ATM ban introduced in the Spring Economic Update 2026 and related federal policy on digital assets, anti-money laundering and terrorist financing, fraud prevention, and consumer protection. Activities will include advocating for meaningful industry consultation prior to implementation and for a risk-based regulatory alternative to a blanket prohibition, including a mandatory national compliance standard and a transition mechanism, pilot project, conditional exemption, or carve-out for FINTRAC-registered operators that demonstrate compliance with enhanced requirements Read more
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Reported by Bill Flanagan · In-house (organization)
- Danny Laganiere · Section Head, National Defence (DND)
Advocacy for university initiatives related to Canadian priorities across the defence spectrum, including initiatives relevant to both Defence and Veterans' Affairs, among other federal departments. Read more
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Reported by Phillip Underwood · In-house (corporation)
- Mathew Hall · Senior Global Affairs Advisor, Prime Minister's Office (PMO)
Industry - Discussions relating to defence and space procurement programs. programs include MRO ("maintenance and repair & overhaul") on existing fleets, as well as new product development opportunities. Read more
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Reported by Marcel Desmond · Consultant
- Jessica Fullerton · Director of Policy, Global Affairs Canada (GAC)
Communications with public office holders regarding the proposed cryptocurrency ATM ban introduced in the Spring Economic Update 2026 and related federal policy on digital assets, anti-money laundering and terrorist financing, fraud prevention, and consumer protection. Activities will include advocating for meaningful industry consultation prior to implementation and for a risk-based regulatory alternative to a blanket prohibition, including a mandatory national compliance standard and a transition mechanism, pilot project, conditional exemption, or carve-out for FINTRAC-registered operators that demonstrate compliance with enhanced requirements Read more
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Reported by Don Mattrick · In-house (corporation)
- Varun Srivatsan · Director of Policy, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
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 Read more
Outlining our thoughts on ways the Canadian government could valuably support the growth of domestic quantum computing companies, in a geopolitically competitive climate
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Reported by Robert Asselin · In-house (organization)
- Tara Lapointe · Vice-President, Stakeholder Engagement and Advancement of Society, Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC)
Advocacy regarding Canada’s research and development agenda, including research funding administered through the granting agencies and other federal departments and agencies, program design, and regulatory concerns related to research, including research security. Read more
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Reported by Maryse Belanger · In-house (corporation)
- David McFarlane · Director of Policy, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
- Yasmin Atassi · Senior Policy Advisor, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
- René Sylvestre · Director of Strategic Investments, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
Communicating our project’s alignment with Canadian and Quebec Critical Minerals strategies. Promoting awareness and seeking non-specific government guidance, grants, contributions, loans and other forms of financial support for various aspects of the project, including permitting, Indigenous support, preferred location(s) for processing facilities and project development. This includes exploring potential financial support from Natural Resources Canada, Export Development Canada and other relevant federal government programs and agencies. Read more
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Reported by james irving · In-house (corporation)
- Steven MacKinnon · Minister of Transportation, Transport Canada (TC)
Funding opportunities related to trade infrastructure (rail and marine) under the Trade Diversification Corridor Fund.
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Reported by Eric Gales · In-house (corporation)
- Jessica Fullerton · Director of Policy, Global Affairs Canada (GAC)
Work with government to promote and support Canada’s digital economy, including ensuring the availability of a high-skilled tech workforce.
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Reported by Dev Singh · Consultant
- Thomas Puestow · Lead, Stakeholder Engagement, National Research Council (NRC)
Build government relations with the goal of securing contracts in the Canadian market relating to the provisioning of technical services related to vessel capability and design, port infrastructure and terminal ice management Read more
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Reported by Debra Schatia · In-house (organization)
- Miles Wu · Policy Advisor, Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
That the government develop a National Workforce Strategy that features support to expand pre-apprenticeship programs to support the creation of a complete pipeline of talent into the construction workforce. Read more
Pursue federal investment in Blue Door's enterprise training model to facilitate housing creation, skills development, and homelessness reduction.
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Reported by Alik Angaladian · Consultant
- Bryn de Chastelain · Director of Operations, Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
- Kimiko McLean · Special Operations Assistant, Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
- Charlotte Power · Press Secretary, Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
- Carolyn Svonkin · Director of Communications, Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
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- Santhana Thev · Operations and Tour Advisor, Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
Engage with the government to discuss programs or policies that may impact Interpro employees at their facility in Regina and steel pipe production facilities and offices in Calgary, Red Deer, Camrose, and Edmonton. Read more
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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
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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)
Recherche d'informations afin de fournir des conseils stratégiques, le cas échéant sur diverses opportunités de contrats en défense
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Reported by Greg MacNeil · Consultant
- Mary Rose Brown · Senior Advisor, Prime Minister's Office (PMO)
To engage with governmental officials on the growth of COVE and seek support for initiatives to grow the innovation ecosystem.
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Reported by Timothy Ross · In-house (organization)
- Brian Butt · Senior Partnership Manager, Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada (HICC)
- David Lee · Senior Policy Analyst, Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada (HICC)
- Danielle Deni · Senior Specialist Client Relations, Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC)
- Patrick Neptune · Senior Manager, CLient Solutions, Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC)
Lobbying for the development of new affordable housing, including co-operative housing.
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Reported by Vasiliki Bednar · In-house (organization)
- Mark Schaan · Associate Deputy Minister at Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED), Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
The Canadian SHIELD Institute communicates with federal public office holders regarding the development and design of policies to bolster Canada’s economic resilience, sovereignty, and global competitiveness—particularly in areas such as industrial strategy, innovation policy, national security, and institutional renewal. Read more
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Reported by Darrell Petras · In-house (organization)
- Sarah Carson · Communications 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
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Reported by Darrell Petras · In-house (organization)
- Karolina Todorovic · Director, Collaborations and Networks Directorate, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
- 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
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Reported by Darrell Petras · In-house (organization)
- Lisa Xie · Policy Advisor, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
- Soha Samii · Regional Advisor for Western Canada, 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
Innovation, Science and Economic Development (ISED) - CAAIN serves as Canada’s primary hub for agricultural AI adoption. More than 80 per cent of CAAIN-funded projects incorporate AI, addressing sector challenges such as labour shortages, productivity decline, and food security by connecting innovators and producers nationwide.
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Reported by Anthony Staffieri · In-house (corporation)
- Cheryl Cardinal · Director, Strategic Initiatives and Indigenous Equity, Finance Canada (FIN)
Broadband policies and regulations, including rural broadband, the measurement of internet performance, competitive dynamics of broadband and availability of wholesale internet access and affordable internet. Read more
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Reported by Nicholas McKenna · In-house (corporation)
- Kelsen Vallee · Chief Investment Officer and EVP, Privy Council Office (PCO)
Conversations regarding regulatory and fiscal reforms to enhance Canada’s energy competitiveness and support a Canadian energy strategy. Key priorities include simplifying regulations, accelerating project approval, enhancing market access, eliminating production caps, establishing globally competitive carbon pricing and fiscal frameworks, and enabling Indigenous investment opportunities to drive growth and economic resilience. Read more
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Reported by Kevin Feltes · In-house (organization)
- Varun Srivatsan · Director of Policy, Finance Canada (FIN)
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 David Hutchens · In-house (corporation)
- Alex Kondakov · Senior regional advisor – Ontario and Manitoba, Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)
- Nate Manis · Advisor, Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)
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
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.