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
-
Reported by Bill Hawkins · Consultant
- Mélanie Joly · Minister of Industry and Minister responsible for Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
- Yasmin Atassi · Senior Policy Advisor, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
Engagement with government regarding initiatives aimed at strengthening Canada’s automotive and clean technology sectors, including programs supporting EV adoption, advanced manufacturing and industrial competitiveness via various means including direct or indirect financial benefit. Read more
Engagement with government regarding the development and implementation of policies, programs and frameworks affecting the automotive sector, and conditions governing the importation and sale of electric vehicles in Canada.
-
Reported by Patrick Deane · In-house (organization)
- Peter Wall · Deputy Chief and Director of Communications, 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
-
Reported by Shaun Usmar · In-house (corporation)
- Paul Brogan · Vice President, Invest in Canada Hub
Federal funding programs, investment tax credits, 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
-
Reported by Pierre Iachetti · In-house (organization)
- Rosa Galvez · Senator, Senate of Canada
Maintaining strong federal environmental laws, regulations, standards and safeguards, and avoiding regression Read more
Strengthening environmental protection in decisions under the Pest Control Products Act and Pest Control Products Regulations, and related activities of Health Canada's Pesticides Regulatory Directorate
-
Reported by Dr. Michael Benarroch · In-house (organization)
- Sarah Sloan · Senior Policy Analyst, National Research Council (NRC)
Advocacy and information sharing on opportunities for fostering a collaborative and impactful innovation ecosystem that supports researchers, the institutions they represent, and commercialization of ideas and property. Read more
-
Reported by Alex Munter · In-house (organization)
- Simon Wood · Senior Parliamentary Affairs Advisor, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
PERSONAL INFORMATION PROTECTION AND ELECTRONIC DOCUMENT ACT (PIPEDA) PRIVACY PROTECTION OF HEALTH INFORMATION AND THE REGULATORY REVIEW: Improvement to privacy legislation to protect the privacy of health information. Read more
-
Reported by Alex Munter · In-house (organization)
- Simon Wood · Senior Parliamentary Affairs Advisor, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
TECHNOLOGY AND ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE: provide CMA’s perspective on the impact of technology and artificial intelligence on the health care sector and the means through which advancements can be foreseen and managed. Read more
-
Reported by Francois Poirier · In-house (corporation)
- Samir Kassam · Deputy Chief of Staff and Director of Policy, Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
- Martin Kolacz · Senior Policy and Major Projects Advisor, Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
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
-
Reported by Rabia Khedr · In-house (organization)
- Karina Gould · Member of Parliament
Canada Disability Benefit – program design, implementation, and adequacy. Discussions with federal officials regarding the implementation of the Canada Disability Benefit, including benefit levels, eligibility pathways, administrative access, and interactions with provincial disability assistance programs. Read more
Disability Tax Credit – eligibility criteria and administration. Engagement with federal officials regarding eligibility rules, certification requirements, reassessment processes, and administrative barriers affecting access to the Disability Tax Credit.
Interaction between the Disability Tax Credit and the Canada Disability Benefit. Discussions regarding how Disability Tax Credit eligibility affects access to the Canada Disability Benefit, including administrative alignment, eligibility pathways, and potential policy changes to reduce barriers to benefit access.
-
Reported by Richard Maksymetz · Consultant
- David McFarlane · Director of Policy, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
Communicating with government officials about potential collaboration between (i) the company, (ii) the federal government and (iii) Indigenous communities (including the Pasqua First Nation) and corporations (including Apeiron Resources Ltd.) on clean technology manufacturing, such as Zero Voltage Switching ("ZVS") grid-tied power inverters. The goal of these communications is to secure agreements, contracts and/or memoranda of understanding. Read more
Communicating with government officials about government funding for clean technology manufacturing initiatives, including via (i) the Strategic Response Fund ("SRF"), formerly known as the Strategic Innovation Fund ("SIF"), and (ii) the Clean Technology Manufacturing ("CTM") Investment Tax Credit.
Communicating with government officials, in general, about clean technology manufacturing, including as it relates to high-efficiency power conversion systems for AI data centres, energy storage, remote microgrids and critical infrastructure.
-
Reported by Géraldine Martin · In-house (corporation)
- Adil Hassam · Vice-président, Financement collaboratif, Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC)
Représentations et démarches afin que la Banque de développement du Canada puisse participer financièrement à la mise sur pied d’un Fonds spécifiquement dédié à l'entrepreneuriat d'impact, diversifié et inclusif. Read more
-
Reported by Richard Maksymetz · Consultant
- David McFarlane · Director of Policy, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
Communicating with government officials about obtaining additional government funding for climate hard tech solutions.
-
Reported by Richard Maksymetz · Consultant
- David McFarlane · Director of Policy, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
Communicating with government officials about battery manufacturing, energy storage, and industrial investment policy.
-
Reported by Pari Johnston · In-house (organization)
- Wendy Bullion-Winters · Assistant Deputy Minister, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC)
Discuss how colleges can support immigration programs, such as foreign credential recognition or international students, to meet Canada’s labour market needs, and share with officials impacts of policy changes on the college sector. Read more
-
Reported by Michael Rose · In-house (corporation)
- Galen Richardson · Director of Stakeholder Relations, Privy Council Office (PCO)
- Shannon Ablett · Stakeholder Relations Manager, Privy Council Office (PCO)
Communicating with government officials, in general, about international energy trade, including the exportation of Canadian natural gas to global markets.
-
Reported by Michael Rose · In-house (corporation)
- Rachel Sutton · Policy Advisor, Finance Canada (FIN)
- Cheryl Cardinal · Director, Strategic Initiatives and Indigenous Equity, Finance Canada (FIN)
Communicating with government officials, in general, about international energy trade, including the exportation of Canadian natural gas to global markets.
-
Reported by Robert Asselin · In-house (organization)
- Isabelle Mondou · Deputy Clerk of the Privy Council and Associate Secretary to the Cabinet, Privy Council Office (PCO)
- David Morisson · Senior Diplomatic and International Affairs Advisor to the Prime Minister and Deputy Secretary to the Cabinet, National Security and Intelligence, Privy Council Office (PCO)
Advocacy regarding the Government of Canada’s defence and research agenda, including policies, programs and regulations developed by the Department of National Defence, Defence Research and Development Canada and other relevant departments and agencies that directly or indirectly impact the post-secondary education sector. Read more
-
Reported by Andrew Teliszewsky · Consultant
- Tim Logan · Senior Policy Advisor, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
Global Relay is seeking to understand the federal government's AI infrastructure and security solutions, policies regarding digital sovereignty and discuss options for data security. For government, Global Relay’s workflow automation provides a tangible value add—triaging citizen requests, auto-classifying records, accelerating low-risk approvals, enforcing consistent compliance checks, and reducing manual hand-offs. Read more
-
Reported by Michel Gagnon · In-house (corporation)
- Caroline Belbin · Atlantic Regional Advisor, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
Discussion with government officials about existing sources of funding for a torrefied pellets (biocoal) project.
-
Reported by Brian Klunder · Consultant
- Neeraj Bhalla · Director of Community Outreach, Global Affairs Canada (GAC)
- Felipe Alfaro · Policy Advisor, Global Affairs Canada (GAC)
Identifying and pursuing global trade opportunities with the assistance of the Canadian Trade Commissioner service and Global Affairs Canada
-
Reported by Angelo Bakoulas · Consultant
- Isabella Chan · Senior Assistant Deputy Minister, Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
Promoting the development and expansion of McEwen Inc.'s mining properties, including Tartan Mine in Manitoba and the Fox Complex in Ontario, through awareness and exploration of federal funding including but not limited to the First and Last Mile Fund. Read more
Assisting McEwen Inc. navigating mining regulations in its operations, including at Tartan Mine.
-
Reported by Angelo Bakoulas · Consultant
- Joshua Giesbrecht · Director of Policy, Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada (CIRNAC)
- Brian O'Leary · Senior Advisor, Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada (CIRNAC)
Assisting McEwen Inc. navigating mining regulations in its operations, including at Tartan Mine. Read more
Promoting the development and expansion of McEwen Inc.'s mining properties, including Tartan Mine in Manitoba and the Fox Complex in Ontario, through awareness and exploration of federal funding including but not limited to the First and Last Mile Fund.
-
Reported by Angelo Bakoulas · Consultant
- Heather McCready · Director of Operations, Economic and Regional Development Policy, Privy Council Office (PCO)
Promoting the development and expansion of McEwen Inc.'s mining properties, including Tartan Mine in Manitoba and the Fox Complex in Ontario, through awareness and exploration of federal funding including but not limited to the First and Last Mile Fund. Read more
Assisting McEwen Inc. navigating mining regulations in its operations, including at Tartan Mine.
-
Reported by Janet Morrison · In-house (organization)
- Lena Metlege Diab · Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC)
Education, Research and Development to understand current and future opportunities as they align with Memorial University strategic initiatives and Federal Government strategic initiatives, especially those related to Science and Technology, Innovation, Arctic and Northern Development, and Ocean and Marine development and defence. Read more
-
Reported by Azin Peyrow · Consultant
- Valesa Faria · Senior Vice President, Partnerships, Build Canada Homes
URBAN NATIVE HOUSING - a 10-year extension of the Urban Native Housing operating subsidies including $12 million annually in operating funding and $10 million for capital renewal. Read more
NATIONAL HOUSING STRATEGY - AHMA is calling for the next National Housing Strategy to be coordinated, adequately funded and accountable for realizing the human right to adequate housing, advancing Indigenous Rights and ending homelessness.
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.