Skip to content

PolitiKit

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

  • TransAlta Corporation

    Reported by Alik Angaladian · Consultant

    Advocate for a policy and regulatory environment that supports Canadian data sovereignty and the development of data 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.

    Official report

  • TransAlta Corporation

    Reported by Alik Angaladian · Consultant

    • Matthew Paisley · Director of Policy, Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)
    Advocate for a policy and regulatory environment that supports Canadian data sovereignty and the development of data 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.

    Official report

  • TransAlta Corporation

    Reported by Alik Angaladian · Consultant

    Advocate for a policy and regulatory environment that supports Canadian data sovereignty and the development of data 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.

    Official report

  • Reported by Darran Fischer · In-house (corporation)

    • F. Gigi Osler · Senator, Senate of Canada
    promote innovations in medical technologies (equipment, services and digital solutions) that support better care for more people across Canada. This includes mobile and virtual solutions which can improve access to care in rural and remote regions of the country, while reducing costs and environmental impacts. Read more

    Official report

  • York University

    Reported by Lisa Philipps · In-house (organization)

    • Bryn de Chastelain · Regional Advisor, Ontario, Prime Minister's Office (PMO)
    Seeking to raise awareness about York University’s strengths in the health sector, as well as the York University School of Medicine. Read more

    Raising awareness about York University's strengths in research, teaching, and scholarship and differentiation among post-secondary institutions in Canada

    Official report

  • Reported by Carolyn Chisholm · In-house (corporation)

    • Mollie Johnson · Deputy Minister, Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)
    Discussions on regulatory reforms for major projects and their effects on the mining and metal industry. Read more

    Discussions on critical minerals including federal programs and policies, sector competitiveness, infrastructure, and project updates

    Discussions on policies, programs and regulations related to the energy efficiency, decarbonization, and competitiveness of the mining and metal industry.

    Official report

  • Reported by Carolyn Chisholm · In-house (corporation)

    • Greg Orencsak · Deputy Minister, Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
    • Isabella Chan · Senior Assistant Deputy Minister, Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
    Discussions on policies, programs and regulations related to the energy efficiency, decarbonization, and competitiveness of the mining and metal industry. Read more

    Discussions on regulatory reforms for major projects and their effects on the mining and metal industry.

    Discussions on critical minerals including federal programs and policies, sector competitiveness, infrastructure, and project updates

    Official report

  • Reported by Carolyn Chisholm · In-house (corporation)

    • Isabella Chan · Senior Assistant Deputy Minister, Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
    Discussions on critical minerals including federal programs and policies, sector competitiveness, infrastructure, and project updates

    Official report

  • Indwell

    Reported by Jeffrey Neven · In-house (organization)

    • Thomas Simpson · Deputy Chief of Staff, Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada (HICC)
    Lobbying to advocate for better, fairer and smarter change at CHMC rules for funding supportive housing projects that support both housing needs and mental health. Read more

    Official report

  • Indwell

    Reported by Peter Curtis · Consultant

    • Thomas Simpson · Deputy Chief of Staff, Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada (HICC)
    Lobbying to advocate for better, fairer and smarter change at CHMC rules for funding supportive housing projects that support both housing needs and mental health. Read more

    Official report

  • Reported by Joy Johnson · In-house (organization)

    • Quinn Rinke · Advisor, West and North Desk, National Defence (DND)
    Discussion regarding research and development, infrastructure initiatives and investments in the areas of artificial intelligence (AI), quantum, and dual-use technologies Read more

    Official report

  • CivicAction

    Reported by Surranna Sandy · In-house (organization)

    • Stephanie Spence · Specialist, Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC)
    • Natalie Naroditsky · Senior Analyst - Multi-Unit Housing Solutions, Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC)
    Workforce housing affordability and housing supply in the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area: CivicAction is engaging federal officials on policies and programs to improve workforce housing affordability and increase housing supply in the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area. This includes discussion of federal housing, infrastructure, financing, public land, and intergovernmental tools that can support more attainable housing for middle-income and essential workers. CivicAction’s work frames housing affordability as a regional workforce, economic development, and productivity issue, with a focus on aligning housing with jobs, transit, services, and population growth. Read more

    Official report

  • Cardus

    Reported by Michael Van Pelt · In-house (organization)

    Changes to Employment Insurance, as it relates to maternity and parental benefits Read more

    Application of a subsidiarity lens to public policy formulation, including consideration of the role of civil society and the role of provincial and municipal governments in solving problems and delivering services.

    Prostitution policy, including with respect to the Criminal Code

    Official report

  • Reported by Rick Smith · In-house (organization)

    • Robert Sample · Director General, Financial Stability and Capital Markets, Finance Canada (FIN)
    • Alin Charriere · Senior Advisor and Economist, Finance Canada (FIN)
    • Benjamin Swan · Senior Economist, Finance Canada (FIN)
    • Clifton Lee-Sing · Chief, Reserves and Risk Management, Finance Canada (FIN)
    Sharing research into the economic risks and opportunities arising from climate change and policy/programs to reduce carbon risk and advance sustainable finance. Read more

    Official report

  • Reported by Rick Smith · In-house (organization)

    • Erin Flanagan · Executive Director, Privy Council Office (PCO)
    Sharing research into the economic risks and opportunities arising from climate change and policy/programs to reduce carbon risk and advance sustainable finance. Read more

    Official report

  • Reported by Rick Smith · In-house (organization)

    • Varun Srivatsan · Director of Policy, Finance Canada (FIN)
    Sharing research into the economic risks and opportunities arising from climate change and policy/programs to reduce carbon risk and advance sustainable finance. Read more

    Official report

  • TransAlta Corporation

    Reported by Joel Hunter · In-house (corporation)

    • Matthew Paisley · Director of Policy, Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)
    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.

    Official report

  • TransAlta Corporation

    Reported by Joel Hunter · In-house (corporation)

    Advocate for a policy and regulatory environment that supports Canadian data sovereignty and the development of date centres in Canada.

    Official report

  • TransAlta Corporation

    Reported by Joel Hunter · In-house (corporation)

    Advocate for a policy and regulatory environment that supports Canadian data sovereignty and the development of date centres in Canada.

    Official report

  • Hydro-Quebec

    Reported by Claudine Bouchard · In-house (corporation)

    • Michelle Chislett · Vice-présidente exécutive, Électricité et infrastructure, Privy Council Office (PCO)
    Amélioration des délais d'approbation de projets hydroélectriques.

    Official report

  • Reported by Joelle Walker · In-house (organization)

    Advocate for federal funding for a new optometry school

    Official report

  • Facebook Canada Ltd.

    Reported by Garrick Tiplady · In-house (corporation)

    • Farah Mohamed · Senator, Senate of Canada
    Engagement with government and parliamentarians on legislation impacting online digital platforms and broader legislative issues, ranging from consumer privacy to artificial intelligence. Facebook’s engagement is often at the request of government and parliamentarians. Read more

    Official report

  • Seaspan Energy

    Reported by Gregory Loerts · Consultant

    • Serge Bijimine · Assistant Deputy Minister, Transport Canada (TC)
    Promoting and assisting with the operational activities of Seaspan Energy as it develops its LNG Bunkering Business on the Pacific Coast.

    Official report

  • Meta Platforms, Inc.

    Reported by Mark Zuckerberg · In-house (corporation)

    • Farah Mohamed · Senator, Senate of Canada
    Engagement with government and parliamentarians on legislation impacting online digital platforms and broader legislative issues, ranging from consumer privacy to artificial intelligence. Meta’s engagement is often at the request of government and parliamentarians. Read more

    Official report

  • Reported by Asma Aarab · Consultant

    • Amy Cervenan · Manager - Digital Media and Distribution Policy, Canadian Heritage (PCH)
    • David Carlton · research and policy analyst, Canadian Heritage (PCH)
    • Kofi Kobia · Director, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
    Retaining Talent in Canada – Ensure permanent residency programs (e.g., Express Entry) recognize digital occupations to retain global talent. Read more

    Improving Labour Mobility – Align federal-provincial frameworks to allow faster movement of talent across provinces.

    Foreign Investment – Support transparent, predictable implementation of Investment Canada Act reforms that maintain investor confidence in creative industries.

    Digital Trade – Promote tariff-free digital trade, open data flows, and recognition of digital goods under trade agreements like CUSMA and the Indo-Pacific Strategy.

    Domestic Skills Development (STEAM) – Strengthen post-secondary alignment with industry needs through digital-skills training and partnerships.

    Official report

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.