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 Cate Murray · In-house (organization)
- Mackenzy Metcalfe · Policy Advisor, Finance Canada (FIN)
Continued support for life sciences funding and the emerging area of stem cell and regenerative medicine research. Lobbying is about building awareness about the field and the strength of talent that works within the field. Read more
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Reported by Benoit-Antoine Bacon · In-house (organization)
- Sylvie Lamoureux · VP, Research, Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC)
Advocacy to enhance support for university research mobilization and commercialization activities. Read more
Advocacy to secure federal support to develop and upgrade university infrastructure, including but not limited to research and learning facilities, digital infrastructure, and transit infrastructure.
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Reported by Benoit-Antoine Bacon · In-house (organization)
- Benjamin Ebadi · Regional Advisor, West and North, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
- Victoria Perak · Policy advisor, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
Advocacy to enhance support for university research mobilization and commercialization activities. Read more
Discussions with Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada and other relevant departments and agencies regarding the role of universities in supporting federal innovation initiatives, policies and programs.
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Reported by Sabrina Geremia · In-house (corporation)
- Brian MacKay · Deputy Chief of Staff, Canadian Heritage (PCH)
Communicating with government officials about the proposed Safe Social Media Act (Bill C-34) as it relates to reducing the harms to children and their access to online content. Read more
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Reported by Stefania Valente Gaudrault · Consultant
- Miro Froehlich · Director of Policy, Privy Council Office (PCO)
Législation et réglementation concernant le droit d'auteur dans l'industrie de l'édition du livre au Québec. Read more
Législation et réglementation concernant l'utilisation de l'intelligence artificielle au Canada, y compris le projet de loi C-27, la Loi sur l'intelligence artificielle et les données.
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Reported by Stephen Brown · In-house (organization)
- Sameer Zuberi · Member of Parliament
Advocating for policy initiatives related to combating Islamophobia and discrimination; Supporting various programs to protect fundamental freedoms in Canada.
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Reported by Stephen Brown · In-house (organization)
- Salma Zahid · Member of Parliament
Advocating for policy initiatives related to combating Islamophobia and discrimination; Supporting various programs to protect fundamental freedoms in Canada.
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Reported by John Delacourt · Consultant
- Mathew Hall · Senior Global Affairs Advisor, Prime Minister's Office (PMO)
Seek funding support for an institutional defence network proposal via the Defence Innovation Secure Hub
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Reported by Bill Flanagan · In-house (organization)
- Mathew Hall · Senior Global Affairs Advisor, Prime Minister's Office (PMO)
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 Candace Laing · In-house (organization)
- David Lametti · Permanent Representative of Canada to the United Nations, Global Affairs Canada (GAC)
INTERNATIONAL TRADE - Negotiating bilateral, regional, and multilateral trade agreements and promoting them to Canadian businesses. Read more
INTERNATIONAL TRADE – With respect to issues relating to trade controls, including tariffs, import and export controls, sanctions, and trade remedies.
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Reported by Geir L. Kjersem · In-house (corporation)
- Alese Denning · Senior Desk Officer and Trade Commissioner, Global Affairs Canada (GAC)
Engagement with government authorities to determine the applicable conditions for implementing a transformative and beneficial energy project for the future of Quebec and Canada. Read more
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Reported by Edward McCauley · In-house (organization)
- Julie Lefebvre · VP Emerging Technologies, National Research Council (NRC)
Support for new research and campus infrastructure. Read more
Discussions regarding possible research and development initiatives for, and investments in, partnerships with the University of Calgary.
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Reported by Edward McCauley · In-house (organization)
- Nipun Vats · Assistant Deputy Minister, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
Support for new research and campus infrastructure. Read more
Discussions regarding possible research and development initiatives for, and investments in, partnerships with the University of Calgary.
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Reported by Edward McCauley · In-house (organization)
- Mona Nemer · Chief Science Advisor, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
Support for new research and campus infrastructure. Read more
Discussions regarding possible research and development initiatives for, and investments in, partnerships with the University of Calgary.
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Reported by Susan Smith · Consultant
- Sony Perron · Deputy Minister, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
- Darryl Patterson · Director General, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
Renewal of BC salmon farming licences in Indigenous territories
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Reported by Becky Sandler · In-house (corporation)
- Brian MacKay · Deputy Chief of Staff, Canadian Heritage (PCH)
Broadcasting policy, including the implementation of the Online Streaming Act, funding, and associated regulation
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Reported by Claudia Krywiak · In-house (organization)
- Shannon Rosset · Director, Business Innovation and Community Development ·, Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev)
Seeking funding for programs to drive job creation through innovative , high tech companies.
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Reported by Duncan Rayner · Consultant
- Julie Harb · Policy Advisor, Prime Minister's Office (PMO)
- Celine Yegani · Regional Advisor, Prairies and North, Prime Minister's Office (PMO)
Monitor all developments regarding Health Canada regulation of vaping products. Read more
Monitor all developments to the Tobacco Act and its regulations
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Reported by Doramy Ehling · In-house (organization)
- Paul Halucha · Deputy Minister, Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada (HICC)
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. Read more
Work with Government of Canada to endorse and support the Rick Hansen Foundation Accessibility Certification Program Program as the national standard to assess and certify the built environment.
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Reported by Dr. Michael Benarroch · In-house (organization)
- Ravi Singh · Director, National Defence (DND)
- James Rothwell · Senior Policy Advisor, National Defence (DND)
Information sharing related to Canada’s defence policy and the opportunities for leveraging existing resourcing at UM. Advocacy for dual-use proposals.
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Reported by Dr. Michael Benarroch · In-house (organization)
- Joanne Wilkinson · Indigenous Relations Officer, Privy Council Office (PCO)
Support, advocacy and information sharing related to the mandate of the National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation’s ongoing activities. Accessing Government records and archives related to residential schools. Advocacy for support for annual events and programming. Read more
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Reported by Francois Poirier · In-house (corporation)
- Wayne Long · Secretary of State for the Canada Revenue Agency and Financial Institutions, Finance Canada (FIN)
- Kevin Collins · Chief of Staff, Finance Canada (FIN)
- Pierce Collier · Director of Parliamentary Affairs, Issues Management and Media Relations, Finance Canada (FIN)
- Maghus Ryan · Director of Operations and Communications to Canada's Secretary of State for the Canada Revenue Agency and Financial Institutions, Finance Canada (FIN)
Advocating for increased financial reporting and disclosures for corporations and non-governmental organizations
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Reported by Francois Poirier · In-house (corporation)
- Julia Lisztwan · Senior Policy Advisor, Prime Minister's Office (PMO)
- Morgan Breitkreutz · Senior Special Advisor, Prime Minister's Office (PMO)
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
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Reported by Jeffrey Moat · In-house (organization)
- Roy Karam · Advisor, Economic and Health System Policy, Health Canada (HC)
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 Richard Maksymetz · Consultant
- Pavan Sapra · Director of Policy and Operations, Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC)
- Laurent Blanchard · Policy Advisor, Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC)
Communicating with government officials about investments in the company's Unmanned Aerial Vehicles ("UAVs") and drone technologies, which could be used by federal departments or agencies to support real-time surveillance, monitoring and other operational needs. The goal of these communications is to secure a contract with the federal government. 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.