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 Dennis Darby · In-house (organization)
- Jordan Zed · Assistant Secretary to the Cabinet, Artificial Intelligence, Privy Council Office (PCO)
Matters related to trade with USA as they related to trade policies, tariffs, trade agreements, regulatory reform, retaliatory measures, tariff policy, remissions/relief policies considered by the federal government, provincial impact of implementing tariffs, etc. Read more
Advocate for policies to enhance Canadian manufacturing productivity
Advocated for broad supports to Canada's manufacturing sector to cope with U.S. trade developments. This includes relief for technology investment, on-the-job training, excise duty, broad red tape reduction, using both grants (e.g. SIF) and taxation (e.g. capital gains, corporate tax, excise duty).
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Reported by Marie Lemieux · Consultant
- Isabella Chan · Senior Assistant Deputy Minister, Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
- Amanda Wilson · Director General, Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
- Andrew Ghattas · Senior Director, Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
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.
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Reported by Marie Lemieux · Consultant
- Michael Jason · Senior Advisor, Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
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. Read more
Eligibility criteria for activities related to mining under the federal clean technology manufacturing investment tax credit regime contained in the Budget Implementation Act, 2024.
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Reported by Tamara Vrooman · In-house (corporation)
- Mike Kelloway · Member of Parliament; Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Transport and Internal Trade
- Eli Zima Luste · Special Assistant, Transport Canada (TC)
Seeking to enable technology and innovative solutions to maximize efficiency and safe movement of goods and people. Read more
Seeking to amend existing airport lease agreements.
Seeking to amend aviation policies and regulations to protect the current and future viability and accessibility of an airport.
Seeking to liberalize air policy and bilateral air transportation agreements.
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Reported by David Pratt · Consultant
- James Cudmore · Chief of Staff, Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC)
Defence Procurement in regards to the expected Canadian Patrol Submarine Project.
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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)
Lobbying for the development of new affordable housing, including co-operative housing.
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Reported by Candice Shaw · In-house (organization)
- Rechie Valdez · Member of Parliament
Advocating for policies, proposals, reforms, and legislation that contribute to a robust nationwide survivor-centred and trauma-informed sexual violence prevention and response sector. This includes reforms related to artificial intelligence (deepfakes), victims’ rights to information, testimonial aids, therapy records, sexual history evidence, coercive and controlling behaviour, femicide provisions, forced sterilization, non-disclosure agreements, and investment in the sexual violence sector. Specific bills discussed are Bill C-16 (Protecting Victims Act), Bill S-228 (An Act to amend the Criminal Code (sterilization procedures)) which would amend the Criminal Code, and Bill S-232 (An Act respecting non-disclosure agreements / Can’t Buy Silence Act). Read more
Advocating for increased and sustainable funding of the sexual violence sector.
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Reported by Emily Szemethy · Consultant
- Joshua Lindner · Regional Advisor, Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO)
Advocacy for the recognition and implementation of Huu-ay-aht First Nations’ fishing rights
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Reported by Elizabeth Haarmann · Consultant
- Julien Brazeau · Assistant Deputy Minister, Finance Canada (FIN)
- Judith Hamel · Director General Finance Canada, Finance Canada (FIN)
- Mark Radley · Director Finance Canada, Finance Canada (FIN)
Engage government decision-makers concerning fraud prevention, specifically illicit financial activities and efforts to strengthen safeguards within the lending sector. As part of the federal government's forthcoming National Anti-Fraud Strategy and Financial Crimes Agency, identify opportunities to reinforce identity verification mechanisms. Read more
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Reported by Mike Greenley · In-house (corporation)
- Mathew Hall · Senior Global Affairs Advisor, Prime Minister's Office (PMO)
Discussions relating to current and future space and defence programs such as satellite connectivity, Earth observation, communications and space exploration missions Read more
Discussions relating industrial security, security clearances, controlled goods and export permits
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Reported by Zoe Grams · In-house (organization)
- Thomas Simpson · Deputy Chief of Staff, Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada (HICC)
- Natalie Woodland · Policy and North Regional Advisor, Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)
- Fiona Simons · Policy Advisor, Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada (HICC)
Policy and program recommendations that relate to and impact local governments and their ability to mitigate, prepare for, and respond to the changing climate. This includes programming for GHG reductions and to implement local adaptation measures. Read more
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Reported by Elizabeth McMahon · In-house (organization)
- Keiran Gibbs · Chief of Staff to the Minister, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
Ensure the Temporary Foreign Worker Program is responsive to labour market needs Read more
Domestic workforce strategy, better alignment of youth employment programs with the hotel industry, connecting newcomers to hotel career
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Reported by Richard Tachuk · In-house (corporation)
- Janice Charette · Chief Trade Negotiator, Global Affairs Canada (GAC)
Communications with public office holders regarding policies and initiatives to encourage trade between Canada and the United States, including with regard to the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA). Read more
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Reported by Daniel Breton · In-house (organization)
- Mark Cauchi · Directeur général, Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)
- Anna van der Kamp · Directeur exécutif, Programmes de décarbonisation, National Research Council (NRC)
Activités dans le but d'accélérer la transition vers l'industrie des transports électriques via des rabais gouvernementaux à l'achat de véhicules électriques, des programmes de déploiement de bornes de recharge ainsi des programmes d'informations aux consommateurs vis-à-vis les véhicules électriques. Read more
Accompagner le gouvernement dans la modification de son règlement sur la norme zéro émission ainsi que sur la règlementation sur les combustibles propres.
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Reported by Nicolle Butcher · In-house (corporation)
- Gary Smith · Senior Advisor, Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
- Drew Leyburne · Assistant Deputy Minister, Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
Issues pertaining to federal legislation, policies, programs, and permits and other approvals affecting OPG’s current operations as well as other potential opportunities including in the areas of new generation development and/or other economic opportunities including electrification, as well as to support collaboration and partnership between Indigenous communities and OPG. Read more
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Reported by Rhonda Barnet · In-house (organization)
- Mark Schaan · Associate Deputy Minister, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
- Jordan Zed · Senior Assistant Deputy Minister, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
- Gemma Irwin · Director, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
Discuss policies or programs that support innovation and enhance Canada’s innovation ecosystem by bringing together industry, post-secondary institutions, not-for-profit organizations and government agencies to increase Canada's economic competitiveness. Read more
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Reported by Ronald Cohn · In-house (organization)
- Katherine Hay · Senator, Senate of Canada
Engaging federal partners on the national and international role that SickKids plays in child health care, research and education. Read more
Supporting the introduction and passing of legislation that would increase protections for children and youth online, including the passage of C-34, the Safe Social Media Act.
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Reported by Michael Penney · Consultant
- Harry Burton · Atlantic Advisor, Prime Minister's Office (PMO)
Federal funding programs, investment tax credits, policy and regulatory improvements aimed at supporting research and development, innovation, decarbonization, productivity, and expansion of mining activities within the mining sector under various Government programs and frameworks. Read more
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Reported by Andrea Seale · In-house (organization)
- Doly Begum · Member of Parliament
Financial supports for caregivers, including the Canada Caregiver Credit Read more
Food and Drugs Act and regulations, as it relates to nciotine replacement products
Tobacco and Vaping Products Act, as it relates to regulations, implementation and enforcement
Approvals process for the launch of clinical trials in Canada including regulation, funding, the creation of intellectual property and commercialization in Canada for the purpose of pharmaceutical sovereignty, economic development and scientific innovation.
Taxation, revenue measures, controlled products regulations, including implementation, for alcohol, tobacco control, products containing carcinogens and products associated with cancer.
Sustainable funding of the National Advisory Committee on Preventive Health Services to ensure timely, up?to?date cancer screening guidelines
Implementation of the Framework on Palliative Care in Canada and integration of a palliative approach to care in our health system, including national standards and data, care provider training, research, and implementation of the National Grief Action Plan and distinctions?based frameworks for First Nations, Inuit and Métis people
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Reported by Jeff Keshen · In-house (organization)
- Michael Kram · Member of Parliament, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC)
Funding for conferences, seminars and other academic initiatives.
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Reported by David McKay · In-house (corporation)
- Julien Brazeau · Assistant Deputy Minister, Finance Canada (FIN)
Providing input on the development of the Consumer-Driven Banking Framework Read more
Advocate for globally competitive policies that position artificial intelligence as a positive economic driver, and support the responsible development, deployment, and use of AI in business.
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Reported by Michael Martin · In-house (corporation)
- Raquel Dancho · Member of Parliament
Advocating for adoption of citizen notification solutions.
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Reported by Joshua Laughren · In-house (organization)
- Isabelle Hurley · ?Deputy Director of Policy, Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)
Advocate for marine protected areas.
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Reported by Benoit-Antoine Bacon · In-house (organization)
- Christiane Fox · Deputy Minister of National Defence, National Defence (DND)
Advocacy to enhance support for university research mobilization and commercialization activities. Read more
Advocacy to ensure that proposals to develop or amend federal legislation, regulations, policies or programs that directly or indirectly impact the post-secondary system reflect the needs of universities and support our research and education mission.
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Reported by Edward McCauley · In-house (organization)
- David J. McGuinty · Minister, National Defence (DND)
- Quinn Rinke · West and North Regional Advisor, National Defence (DND)
- Mackenzie Gendron · Communications Advisor, National Defence (DND)
Support for new research and campus infrastructure.
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.