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 Jeff Cyr · In-house (corporation)
- Ryan Turnbull · Member of Parliament
Federal Government policies impacting social impact investment models between the federal government and the private sector.
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Reported by Anthony Staffieri · In-house (corporation)
- Joelle Montminy · Senior Assistant Deputy Minister, Canadian Heritage (PCH)
Broadcasting policies and regulations related to a modernized broadcasting system that fosters competition in the Canadian industry.
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Reported by Deanna Pieterman · Consultant
- Jared Borgersen · Policy Advisor, House of Commons
- Claudia Gallant · Stakeholder Relations Advisor, House of Commons
The government's review of the financial sector legislative framework with a focus on the digitalization of money Read more
The federal government's review and involvement of open banking in Canada's financial sector, as well as the modernization of federal privacy laws
Work with the federal government to develop policies that seek greater transparency and a frictionless experience for Canadian consumers, promoting greater competition in the financial sector.
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Reported by Jack Uppal · In-house (corporation)
- Brian Botting · Director of Defence Industrial Strategy (Sr Advisor, Defence Industrial Strategy), Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
International Trade Agreements in respect of fairness and access to markets for automotive industry, including development of reciprocal tariffs.
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Reported by Keith Byblow · Consultant
- Michael Rau · Director General, Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
- Martin Kolacz · Senior Policy and Major Projects Advisor, Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
- Veronique Houle · Director, Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
- Andrew Campbell · General Counsel, Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
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- Ian Crump Campbell · Senior Policy Advisor, Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
General discussions promoting development of the liquid natural gas (“LNG”) sector, advocating for increased LNG infrastructure investment, promoting low-emissions LNG and electrification of LNG facilities, and exploring non-specific opportunities for government funding and contracts. Read more
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Reported by Benjamin Bergen · 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)
- Josh Giesbrecht · Chief of Staff, House of Commons
The CVCA advocates for policies and a regulatory environment that is conducive to stimulating investment. A competitive tax and investment regime that rewards the risks associated with the private capital asset?class is vital for the growth of private equity and venture capital across economic sectors. CVCA’s efforts ensure Canadian companies can access necessary funding amidst challenges such as tightening credit markets, competition for capital, and economic uncertainties, to drive innovation and economic growth, ultimately fostering a resilient and diversified economy for future generations. CVCA also advocates for sustained and predictable access to capital, championing public-private co-investment initiatives. The Venture Capital Action Plan/Venture Capital Catalyst Initiative is still rolling out, matching private capital allocations to disbursed government dollars. CVCA continues to engage with industry and government to ensure awareness within the VC ecosystem and monitoring the flow of funds, underscoring the importance of Canada's VC Emerging Managers and their important role in allocating capital to riskier and underserved corners of the innovation ecosystem. Read more
The CVCA actively advocates for a strong and competitive tax and investment environment that attracts and rewards private investment in Canadian entrepreneurial ventures. We provide valuable insights and data to support effective tax policies. Strategically crafted policies can ensure that Canada remains an attractive destination for private capital, which is necessary to drive economic growth, job creation, and innovation. CVCA engages with policymakers to convey perspectives from the private capital industry, and the current economic context.
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Reported by Patrick Deane · In-house (organization)
- Sheila Kennedy · A/Director, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
Advocacy to advance Canadian leadership in priority areas, including artificial intelligence and defence, to support world-class research and the attraction and retention of top talent, including, but not limited to, specific calls for proposals. Read more
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Reported by Jacques Tanguay · In-house (corporation)
- Cédric Sarault · Directeur des politiques, Office of the Quebec Lieutenant
Représentation pour le développement de programmes visant à soutenir les chantiers maritimes Read more
Le Groupe Océan inc. (« Océan ») fait représentation afin de s’informer sur la mise en œuvre de la Stratégie nationale de construction navale (SNCN) et la possibilité de toute opportunité d'affaires de la SNCN. Le but de l'activité est de s’assurer des retombées de la SNCN au Québec, province dans laquelle les chantiers maritimes d’Océan sont localisés.
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Reported by Greg MacNeil · Consultant
- Yasmin Atassi · Senior Policy Advisor, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
- Cedrick Devedeux Delorme · Policy Advisor, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
Highlighting the negative impact of federal steel measures that constrain the ability of Canadian manufacturers to source necessary specialized inputs not available domestically. Read more
Addressing competitiveness concerns regarding imported finished tanks to ensure they are properly classified and tariffed, preventing foreign finished goods from receiving more favorable treatment than domestic manufacturers facing high input costs.
Securing federal approval for a submitted tariff remission request on specialized steel imported from the United States that is essential for domestic production and unavailable from Canadian producers.
Advocating for policy adjustments and regulatory fairness regarding steel tariffs, import quotas, and customs classifications affecting Canadian manufacturing operations.
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Reported by Jeffrey Moat · In-house (organization)
- Bayan Kadri · Policy Advisor, Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada (HICC)
Pallium Canada communicates with federal public office holders regarding policies, programs, and potential grants or contributions to strengthen palliative care capacity in Canada. This includes support for palliative care education and professional development for health and care providers, health human resource readiness, caregiver and long-term care supports, and research and evaluation related to improving access to quality palliative care for people living with life-limiting illness and their families. Read more
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Reported by Catherine Carriere · Consultant
- Tim Louis · Member of Parliament
- Michelle Beaupre · Exec Assistant & Manager, Stakeholder Relations, House of Commons, House of Commons
- Tanveerkaur Tur · Regional Advisor, Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev)
Obtaining grant funding from government agencies to support R&D and business growth
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Reported by Kait LaForce · Consultant
- Ryan Turnbull · Member of Parliament
- Morgan McCullough · Director of Operations, Finance Canada (FIN)
- Bryn Woolstencroft · Parliamentary Affairs Advisor and Issues Manager, Finance Canada (FIN)
- Audrey Milette · Director of Issues Management, Finance Canada (FIN)
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- Hirra Majid · Operations Advisor, Finance Canada (FIN)
- Pamela Deavy · Program Manager, Finance Canada (FIN)
- Brigitte Brind'Amour-Bisson · Team Lead, Finance Canada (FIN)
- Alicia Morin Daoust · Events Coordinator, Finance Canada (FIN)
- Andrée-Anne Galipeau · Senior Director, Finance Canada (FIN)
Seeking federal budget investments to sustain and grow Canada’s national airport system as strategic economic and dual-use infrastructure. This includes securing new funding and eligibility for infrastructure and economic growth projects at small and mid-size airports facing an unsupported $19 Billion investment gap over 10 years; increasing ACAP funding to meet the true need for safety and security projects at small and northern airports and advancing ground lease extensions and Crown rent reform Read more
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Reported by Joel Hunter · In-house (corporation)
- Jeff Labonté · Assistant Deputy Minister, Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
Advocate for a policy and regulatory environment that supports Canadian data sovereignty and the development of date centres in Canada. Read more
Work with the government regarding the country's electricity sector, goals for continued leadership in clean energy policies, and support for partnerships between First Nations and industry.
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Reported by Mirianna Georges · Consultant
- Justine Frame · Policy Advisor, Health Canada (HC)
Ensure patient organizations are consulted and provide feedback on policies, processes, patient representation and other initiatives from Canada's Drug Agency. Read more
Ensure timely access to a comprehensive range of medicines, vaccines and related treatments and protect access to clinical trials, while helping to rebuild domestic capacities to develop and make drugs and vaccines.
Discuss Canada's response to the proposed bulk importation of medications from Canada to the United States.
Provide input on a national strategy for drugs for rare diseases.
Provide input on pharmacare.
Learn more about and provide feedback on plans around COVID-19 vaccines, including protein based ones.
Recommend that the government and regulators adopt proactive approaches to communicating drug supply and shortages issues and measures to address them.
Provide input on the government's response to tariffs and other trade measures as they relate to pharmaceuticals and related treatments, including their ingredients, as well as other health products and devices. Also recommend providing financial relief to patients impacted by price increases.
Share patient groups perspectives on drug pricing and access to medications/vaccines/clinical trials, specifically regulations and guidelines related to the Patented Medicine Prices Review Board, along with feedback on their policies and practices, and processes related to PMPRB.
Support input into the consultation on Canada Gazette, Part I, Volume 159, Number 51: Order Providing for Reliance on Decisions of, or Documents Produced by, Foreign Regulatory Authorities in Respect of Certain Drugs.
Support input into the consultation on draft guidance on decentralized clinical trials.
Recommend the creation of a Chief Patient Officer.
Support input regarding Canada’s pharmaceutical sovereignty.
Recommend the creation of a Patient Ombudsman.
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Reported by Daniel Jutras · In-house (organization)
- jeff Ahonoukoun · Chargé de dossier principal, Global Affairs Canada (GAC)
Recherche de financement pour renforcer les programmes de recherche dans les secteurs innovants et ayant le potentiel de positionner le Canada comme leader.
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Reported by Jonathan Herman · In-house (organization)
- Thomas Law · Senior Policy Adivsor, Justice Canada (JC)
- Patrice Peltier-Rivest · Policy Advisor, Justice Canada (JC)
Regulation and core values of the legal profession Read more
The Proceeds of Crime (Money Laundering) and Terrorist Financing Regulations in respect of the applicability of the Regulations to the legal profession
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Reported by Cory Janssen · In-house (corporation)
- Wade Rutland · Commander, National Defence (DND)
Meetings with parliamentarians, senior officials, and ministerial offices to discuss AltaML’s expertise in data preparation, applied artificial intelligence, and emerging agentic AI systems, and to highlight how these capabilities can support government priorities, improve service delivery, and strengthen responsible AI adoption across the public sector. Read more
Meetings with senior officials, and ministerial offices to discuss AltaML’s expertise in data preparation, applied artificial intelligence, and emerging agentic AI systems, and to highlight how these capabilities can support Canada's sovereign priorities related to digital, AI, and data strategies.
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Reported by Lesley Gouldie · In-house (corporation)
- David J. McGuinty · Minister, National Defence (DND)
- Angus Topshee · Vice Chief of Defence Staff, National Defence (DND)
- Kendal Hembroff · Associate Assistant Deputy Minister, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
Raise awareness with government about Canadian medical technology innovation, with a dual-use military and civilian capabilities, to advocate for policies and programs that support innovation, trade, research and development, sovereign capabilities and global export/expansion. Read more
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Reported by Doramy Ehling · In-house (organization)
- Paul Thompson · Deputy Minister, Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
- Catherine Adam · Senior Assistant Deputy Minister, Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
Work with the various government programs that support accessibility, inclusion, and a world without barriers, particularly in the built environment around an accessibility Certification Program which will assess and rate the built environment of Canada against a common standard (example Canadian Standards Association). Read more
Work with the Government of Canada to seek funding and support for RHF national initiatives designed to educate and engage Canadians about the importance of promoting accessibility, in coordination with National AccessAbility Week.
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Reported by Elizabeth Croft · In-house (organization)
- Will Greaves · MP for Victoria
Advance discussions and supports for UVic’s research centres
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Reported by Elisa Obermann · In-house (organization)
- Lynn Adams · Director, Green Economy Policy, Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA)
Support for clean technology/clean electricity through Investment Tax Credits and capital cost reductions in order to accelerate deployment of technologies that will help achieve net-zero goals while supporting economic growth Read more
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Reported by Edward McCauley · In-house (organization)
- Quinn Rinke · West and North Regional Advisor, National Defence (DND)
- Mackenzie Gendron · Communications Advisor, National Defence (DND)
- Muntaha Ahmed · Communications Advisor, National Defence (DND)
Discussions regarding possible research and development initiatives for, and investments in, partnerships with the University of Calgary.
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Reported by Jeff Zabudsky · In-house (organization)
- Noemie Fiset-Tremblay · Chief of Staff, Secretary of State (Labour), Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
Appreciation for skilled trades funding announcement and need to direct funding towards post-secondary facilities and equipment to maintain and increase capacity for workforce development as well as expanding federal funding for skilled trades beyond Red Seal certified trades into trades covered by Transport Canada certification. Read more
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Reported by Tony Valeri · Consultant
- Patrick Hum · Director General, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
Strategic Response Fund (SRF)
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Reported by Hélène Messier · In-house (organization)
- Joelle Montminy · Sous-ministre adjointe principale, Canadian Heritage (PCH)
Défense pour le maintien de toutes les aides gouvernementales dans notre industrie. Programmes offerts par Téléfilm Canada et le Fonds Canadiens de Télévision, en production et développement. Read more
Défense de la production indépendante
Possiblement démontrer l'importance économique de notre industrie et l'importance de maintenir Téléfilm Canada, la Société Radio-Canada/Canadian Broadcasting Corporation et le Fonds canadien de télévision
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.