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 Scott Thomson · In-house (corporation)
- Michèle Kingsley · Senior Assistant Deputy Minister, Public Safety Canada (PS)
Financial Institutions, as it relates to consumer protection Read more
Cyber Security policy as it applies to Financial Institutions
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Reported by David McKay · In-house (corporation)
- Etienne-Rene Massie · Associate Deputy Minister, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
Support the goals outlined in the National Cyber Security Strategy and collaborate with government, including the Canadian Centre for Cyber Security, to strengthen Canada’s cyber resiliency. Read more
Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA), the Privacy Act, and any legislation and associated regulations with regard to privacy and security, identity theft risks, use and protection of information.
Canada Small Business Financing Act as it applies to credit for SMEs.
Work with the government to protect Canadians against fraud and scams.
Financial institutions with respect Canada/US relationship and trade policy.
Providing input on the development of the Consumer-Driven Banking Framework
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Reported by Denis Le Vot · In-house (corporation)
- Jonathan Alomoto · Director of Policy,, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC)
- Arash Rahmani · Policy Advisor, Senior Advisor, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC)
Rencontres sur la révision de l'Accord Canada-États-Unis-Mexique (ACEUM).
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Reported by David McKay · In-house (corporation)
- Julien Brazeau · Assistant Deputy Minister, Finance Canada (FIN)
Canada Small Business Financing Act as it applies to credit for SMEs. Read more
Discussions relating to the development of Financial Consumer Protection Framework and voluntary commitments to promote protection for consumers.
Financial Consumer Agency of Canada Act as it applies to consumer protection.
The Proceeds of Crime (Money Laundering) and Terrorist Financing Act, initiatives for enhancement of reporting mandatory information, and risk assessment methodology.
Work with the government to protect Canadians against fraud and scams.
Providing input on federal budget measures that may impact the banking sector.
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Reported by David McKay · In-house (corporation)
- Michèle Kingsley · Senior Assistant Deputy Minister, Public Safety Canada (PS)
Discussions relating to the development of Financial Consumer Protection Framework and voluntary commitments to promote protection for consumers. Read more
Support the goals outlined in the National Cyber Security Strategy and collaborate with government, including the Canadian Centre for Cyber Security, to strengthen Canada’s cyber resiliency.
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Reported by Denis Le Vot · In-house (corporation)
- Michael Vandergrift · Deputy Minister, Transport Canada (TC)
Rencontres sur la révision de l'Accord Canada-États-Unis-Mexique (ACEUM).
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Reported by Mike Carrucan · In-house (corporation)
- Michael Bonser · Associate Assistant Deputy Minister, Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)
Natural resource development and Canada-U.S. transboundary affairs
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Reported by David McKay · In-house (corporation)
- Mélanie Joly · Minister of Industry and Minister responsible for Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
- Lisa Xie · Policy Advisor, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
Providing input on federal budget measures that may impact the banking sector. Read more
Financial institutions with respect Canada/US relationship and trade policy.
Support the goals outlined in the National Cyber Security Strategy and collaborate with government, including the Canadian Centre for Cyber Security, to strengthen Canada’s cyber resiliency.
The Proceeds of Crime (Money Laundering) and Terrorist Financing Act, initiatives for enhancement of reporting mandatory information, and risk assessment methodology.
Discussions relating to the development of Financial Consumer Protection Framework and voluntary commitments to promote protection for consumers.
Canada Small Business Financing Act as it applies to credit for SMEs.
Work with the government to protect Canadians against fraud and scams.
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Reported by David McKay · In-house (corporation)
- Sandra Cobena · Member of Parliament
- Adam Chambers · Member of Parliament
- Michael D. Chong · Member of Parliament
Providing input on the development of the Consumer-Driven Banking Framework Read more
Income Tax Act as it applies to corporate taxation, personal taxation, registered saving products, investment and competitiveness.
The Proceeds of Crime (Money Laundering) and Terrorist Financing Act, initiatives for enhancement of reporting mandatory information, and risk assessment methodology.
Work with the government to protect Canadians against fraud and scams.
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Reported by David McKay · In-house (corporation)
- Wayne Long · Secretary of State, Finance Canada (FIN)
- Joshua Mbandi · Director of Policy, Finance Canada (FIN)
Providing input on federal budget measures that may impact the banking sector. Read more
Income Tax Act as it applies to corporate taxation, personal taxation, registered saving products, investment and competitiveness.
Work with the government to protect Canadians against fraud and scams.
Financial institutions with respect Canada/US relationship and trade policy.
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Reported by Arielle Meloul-Wechsler · In-house (corporation)
- James Christie · Director of Policy, Transport Canada (TC)
International Trade - Canada's international trade and aviation agreements under Canada's Blue Sky policy. Commerce international – Accords du Canada en matière de commerce international et de transport aérien dans le cadre de la politique Ciel bleu. Read more
Transportation – Aviation related policies, legislation and regulations, such as the Air Passenger Rights Regulations. Transport - Politiques, législations et réglementations liées à l’industrie du transport aérien telles que le règlement sur la protection des passagers aériens.
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Reported by Melanie Woodin · In-house (organization)
- Manuela Tomic · Senior Policy Advisor, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
Communications with various designated public office holders regarding investment in science and technology Read more
1) Communication with various designated public office holders to inquire on the status research funding programs; and 2) Communications to various designated public office holders to advocate for continued and increased granting council funding for the sector. (SSHRC, NSERC and CIHR)
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Reported by Graham Davies · In-house (organization)
- Brian MacKay · Deputy Chief of Staff and Director of Policy to the Minister of Canadian Identity, Canadian Heritage (PCH)
Communications with public office holders regarding the implementation of the Online Streaming Act, including as it relates to regulations and conditions applicable to online streaming services operating in Canada. Read more
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Reported by Michael Van Pelt · In-house (organization)
- Laila Goodridge · Member of Parliament
Child care policy, including the Canada-Wide Early Learning and Child Care Agreements
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Reported by Mirko Bibic · In-house (corporation)
- Charles Vincent · Senior Assistant Deputy Minister, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
- Mark Schaan · Associate Deputy Minister, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
- Scott Jones · President, Shared Services Canada (SSC)
Seeking to raise awareness about Bell’s technological innovations, including AI, with an aim to convey how policies affect investments in innovation and research. Read more
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Reported by Mirko Bibic · In-house (corporation)
- Darrell Schroer · Chief Information Officer, Communications Security Establishment Canada (CSEC)
Seeking to raise awareness about Bell’s technological innovations, including AI, with an aim to convey how policies affect investments in innovation and research. Read more
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Reported by Nicholas McKenna · In-house (corporation)
- Kelsen Vallee · Chief Investment Officer and EVP, Privy Council Office (PCO)
Engagement in support of the Pathways Alliance foundational CCS project including regulatory engagement, tax credits, carbon contracts for difference, climate policy, and engagement on initiatives and technologies to support oilsands greenhouse gas reduction. Read more
Discussions related to federal government’s Climate Competitiveness Strategy, including the federal output-based pricing system (industrial carbon pricing), the development of provincial equivalency standards and programs, and associated carbon markets.
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Reported by Scott Thomson · In-house (corporation)
- Mélanie Joly · Minister of Industry and Minister responsible for Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
- Udita Samuel · Deputy Chief of Staff, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
- Lisa Xie · Policy Advisor, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
Providing input on federal budget measures that may impact the banking sector Read more
Financial Institutions, with respect to small business banking
Discussions on how to mitigate tariff risks and ensure the financial sector’s views are properly captured in trade dialogues.
Cyber Security policy as it applies to Financial Institutions
Financial Institutions, as it relates to consumer protection
Proceeds of Crime (Money Laundering) and Terrorist Financing Regulations, with respect to a number of issues including identification requirements
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Reported by Scott Thomson · In-house (corporation)
- Adam Chambers · Member of Parliament
- Michael D. Chong · Member of Parliament
- Sandra Cobena · Member of Parliament
Income Tax Act as it applies to corporate taxation, personal taxation, registered saving products, investment, and competitiveness. Read more
Financial Institutions, as it relates to consumer protection
Proceeds of Crime (Money Laundering) and Terrorist Financing Regulations, with respect to a number of issues including identification requirements
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Reported by Scott Thomson · In-house (corporation)
- Wayne Long · Secretary of State (Canada Revenue Agency and Financial Institutions), Finance Canada (FIN)
- Joshua Mbandi · Director of Policy, Finance Canada (FIN)
Income Tax Act as it applies to corporate taxation, personal taxation, registered saving products, investment, and competitiveness. Read more
Discussions on how to mitigate tariff risks and ensure the financial sector’s views are properly captured in trade dialogues.
Providing input on federal budget measures that may impact the banking sector
Financial Institutions, as it relates to consumer protection
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Reported by Victor Dodig · In-house (corporation)
- Benjamin Ebadi · Regional Advisor, West and North, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
- Peter Wall · Director of Communications, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
Advocacy concerning the development, adoption, and implementation of national artificial intelligence (AI) policies, regulations, infrastructure, and public sector procurement frameworks. Read more
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Reported by Michiel Wielhouwer · In-house (corporation)
- Ron Morrow · Executive Director, Bank of Canada
Discuss financial sector policy matters, in particular: privacy legislation; payments system developments; government policies related to payments, e-commerce and data security; Bank Act legislative and regulatory changes. Read more
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Reported by Michiel Wielhouwer · In-house (corporation)
- Madeleine Chenette · Member of Parliament
Discuss financial sector policy matters, in particular: privacy legislation; payments system developments; government policies related to payments, e-commerce and data security; Bank Act legislative and regulatory changes. Read more
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Reported by Scott Thomson · In-house (corporation)
- Anushka Kurian · Director of Policy, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
- Simon Wood · Senior Parliamentary Affairs Advisor, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
Data and artificial intelligence policy, as it relates to financial institutions. Read more
Legislation and regulation as it relates to data policy and governance issues
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Reported by Michiel Wielhouwer · In-house (corporation)
- Wayne Long · Secretary of State for Financial Institutions, Finance Canada (FIN)
Discuss financial sector policy matters, in particular: privacy legislation; payments system developments; government policies related to payments, e-commerce and data security; Bank Act legislative and regulatory changes. 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.