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 Iain Graham · In-house (organization)
- Eric Costen · Deputy Secretary to the Cabinet (Operations), Privy Council Office (PCO)
- Ritu Banerjee · Assistant Deputy Minister, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
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
Bill C-64, the Pharmacare Act, with respect to definitional questions related to terms contained in Section 6.1, and concerns regarding the increased risk of drug shortages.
Biomanufacturing and Life Sciences Strategy (BLSS) as it relates to the biopharmaceutical industry.
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Reported by Melissa Secord · In-house (organization)
- Sonia Sidhu · Member of Parliament
Monitoring access to safe gluten-free food for Canadians with celiac disease.
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Reported by David Young · Consultant
- Runa Angus · Senior Director, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
- Anushka Kurian · Director of Policy, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
PIPEDA modernization; acting on submission to ISED respecting anticipated re-introduction of PIPEDA reform bill;
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Reported by Lori Nikkel · In-house (organization)
- Jerome Côté · Senior Policy Advisor, Finance Canada (FIN)
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. Read more
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.
Discussions with officials on the inclusion of food waste reduction and surplus food rescue initiatives in the proposed National Food Security Strategy.
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Reported by Christopher Sporer · Consultant
- Allister Surette · Senator, Senate of Canada
The Fisheries Act, with respect to access to fisheries resources
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Reported by Natasha Morano · Consultant
- Alice Zheng · Senior Policy Advisor, Women and Gender Equality (WAGE)
This engagement is structured to deepen Spring’s federal relationships, elevate its visibility and credibility in Ottawa, strengthen its influence on policy and funding priorities, and establish a durable foundation for long?term advocacy. Read more
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Reported by Chris Kupchenko · In-house (corporation)
- Paola Mellow · Director General, Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)
- Lisa Ryan · Acting Executive Director, Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)
Consultation on Federal/Provincial greenhouse gas emissions reductions policies. Areas of focus will include cost of carbon (including the Clean Fuel Regulation and Output-Based Pricing System), provincial equivalency, credit generation and compliance mechanisms. Read more
General discussion on government's commitment to emissions reductions and related programs that may develop, whether financial or non-financial. General discussion on government's energy priorities, infrastructure investment (new projects or existing projects) and technology development focused on carbon management.
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Reported by Jim Pimblett · Consultant
- Keiran Gibbs · Chief of Staff to the Minister, Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
- Miles Wu · Senior Policy Advisor to the Minister of Jobs and Families, Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
- Sebastian Clarke · Director, Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
- Crystina Dundas · Senior Policy Advisor, Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
Advocating for enhanced coordination in relation to the Major Projects Office, major projects, and national workforce planning Read more
Advocating for the implementation of labour-related conditions, including prevailing wage and apprenticeship requirements in relation to Bill C-5 infrastructure projects
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Reported by Jim Pimblett · Consultant
- Paul Moen · Chief of Staff, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
Advocating for the implementation of labour-related conditions, including prevailing wage and apprenticeship requirements in relation to Bill C-5 infrastructure projects Read more
Advocacy in support of the Clean Economy Investment Tax Credits, including labour conditions, and their effectiveness
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Reported by Shelley Case · Consultant
- Sonia Sidhu · Member of Parliament
Monitoring access to safe gluten-free food for Canadians with celiac disease.
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Reported by Patrick Searle · In-house (organization)
- Sima Acan · Member of Parliament
- Karim Bardeesy · Member of Parliament
- Rebecca Chartrand · Minister of Northern and Arctic Affairs and Canadian and Northern Economic Development Agency, Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada (CIRNAC)
- Madeleine Chenette · Member of Parliament
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- Leslie Church · Member of Parliament
- Julie Dzerowicz · Member of Parliament
- Claude Guay · Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Energy and Natural Resources
- Michael Ma · Member of Parliament
- Jacques Ramsay · Member of the House of Commons of Canada
- Juanita Nathan · Member of Parliament
- Jean Yip · Member of the House of Commons of Canada
- Jenna Sudds · Member of Parliament
- Vince Gaspa · Member of the House of Commons of Canada, House of Commons
The Council of Canadian Innovators (CCI) is engaging with government officials to discuss the alignment between CCI’s priorities and the federal government’s efforts to foster innovation in Canada. These discussions focus on ensuring that government programs and policies effectively support high-growth Canadian technology firms and strengthen the country’s innovation ecosystem. Read more
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Reported by Patrick Searle · In-house (organization)
- Kelsey Lane · Director of Strategic Initiatives and Engagement, Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA)
The Council of Canadian Innovators (CCI) is engaging with government officials to discuss the alignment between CCI’s priorities and the federal government’s efforts to foster innovation in Canada. These discussions focus on ensuring that government programs and policies effectively support high-growth Canadian technology firms and strengthen the country’s innovation ecosystem. Read more
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Reported by Carol Wilding · In-house (organization)
- Varun Srivatsan · Director of Policy, Finance Canada (FIN)
Facilitate ongoing conversations with government decision-makers to discuss changes to the Income Tax Act, and the Income Tax Regulations. Read more
Engage in discussions with government decision-makers regarding pre-budget consultations as well as measures contained in Budget Implementation Acts.
Engage with federal policymakers on innovation and technology policy, including privacy regulation and the potential introduction of artificial intelligence legislation.
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Reported by Reynolds Mastin · In-house (organization)
- Miled Hill · Senior Advisor, Prime Minister's Office (PMO)
Seeking to ensure the interests of Canada’s independent producers are considered in any amendments to the Broadcasting Act, Telecommunications Act, Online Streaming Act or Copyright Act. Read more
Seeking CRTC-mandated contributions by internet service providers, wireless service providers, and online broadcasters to the creation and presentation of Canadian programming from the independent production sector
Broadcasting polices, including policies related to Canadian programming expenditures, digital media, and independently-produced programming.
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Reported by Jack Baker · Consultant
- Pauline Rochefort · Member of Parliament
Seeking government contract with multiple government departments and institutions with regards to Amazon Cloud based solutions and related support services.
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Reported by Michael Mueller · In-house (organization)
- Aya Al-Shalchi · Deputy Director of Policy, Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
Discussing the development and implementation of measures to eliminate forced labour in supply chains. Read more
Discussing aerospace industry skilled labour requirements, including government immigration and employment support programs.
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Reported by Joel Spicer · In-house (organization)
- Patricia Pena · Assistant Deputy Minister, Global Affairs Canada (GAC)
Official Development Assistance – via Global Affairs Canada, specifically assistance provided through the Maternal Newborn Child Health (MNCH) and nutrition envelope. Read more
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Reported by Aaron Freeman · Consultant
- Will Greaves · MP
Establishing a regulated target for methane emissions from oil and gas activities.
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Reported by Cambria Allen-Ratzlaff · In-house (organization)
- Varun Srivatsan · Director Of Policy, Finance Canada (FIN)
PRI actively engages with public policy makers where relevant to our Mission and Principles. PRI also encourages its membership to participate in policy activity to ensure institutional investors are able to generate sustainable returns and create value. Read more
Approaches to strengthening sustainable finance in Canada, including the role of climate-related disclosure practices, the development of a green and transition taxonomy, and broader policy considerations to ensure Canadian approaches remain aligned with international regulatory trends and market expectations while reflecting domestic economic context. General observations on evolving asset owner practices and reporting expectations in the context of global climate and sustainability developments.
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Reported by Barbara Zvan · In-house (organization)
- Varun Srivatsan · Director Of Policy, Finance Canada (FIN)
Discussing climate, environmental, and sustainable finance policies, including the incorporation of climate-related and transition-related risks into government policy and frameworks, and factors influencing institutional investor capital allocation decisions. Read more
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Reported by Simon Wolle · In-house (organization)
- Ruby Sahota · Secretary of State (Combatting Crime), Public Safety Canada (PS)
- Rob Jamieson · Chief of Staff, Public Safety Canada (PS)
That the Government of Canada develop and fund a coordinated national youth digital literacy program focused on online harms Read more
Fund the development of a 5-year program to enhance the literacy of the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance (IHRA) working definition of antisemitism amongst Canadian youth.
That the Government of Canada provide permanent and ongoing funding to the Canada Centre for Community Engagement and the Prevention of Violence within Public Safety Canada.
Review all federal grant programs to ensure that only projects that align with Canada’s Anti-Racism Strategy: Changing Systems, Transforming Lives, 2024-2028 receive federal funding.
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Reported by Jean-Pierre Martel · Consultant
- Victor Kandasamy · Conseiller régional - Québec, Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC)
Démarche visant à soutenir la création de programme et le financement de l'innovation dans le secteur minier
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Reported by Yara Shoufani · In-house (organization)
- Doly Begum · Member of Parliament
Advocating that Canada impose economic sanctions under Special Economic Measures Act (SEMA) on, and withdraw from economic and political treaties with, Israel to compel it to full comply with international law, as described in the ICJ advisory opinions of 2005 & 2024 and the ICJ provisional measures to prevent genocide. Read more
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Reported by Ashton Arsenault · Consultant
- Jerome Côté · Senior policy advisor, Canada Revenue Agency (CRA)
Federal programs or supports for renewable energy
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Reported by Reynolds Mastin · In-house (organization)
- Brian MacKay · Deputy Chief of Staff, Canadian Heritage (PCH)
Seeking to ensure the interests of Canada’s independent producers are considered in any amendments to the Broadcasting Act, Telecommunications Act, Online Streaming Act or Copyright Act. Read more
Seeking CRTC-mandated contributions by internet service providers, wireless service providers, and online broadcasters to the creation and presentation of Canadian programming from the independent production sector
Broadcasting regulations, including regulations related to Canadian programming.
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.