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Meetings with Joanne Thompson reported by registered lobbyists. Lobbyists must report every oral, arranged meeting with an MP, minister or other designated public office holder.

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Newest first, back to November 2021 if Joanne Thompson held office then.

  • Braya Renewable Fuels

    Reported by Gary Anstey · Consultant

    • Joanne Thompson · Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard, Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO)
    • Joy Buckle · Senrior Advisor NL, Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO)
    • Martin Kolacz · Senior Policy and Major Projects Advisor, Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
    Grant, Contribution or other Financial incentive including iNRCAN initiatives, Biofuel Production Incentive, Strategic Investment Fund, Clean Fuel Funds, Net Zero Accelerator Funds to expedite a decarbonization project for large emitters and GHG Abatement, Investment Tax Credits, Federal Incentive Mechanisms Read more

    Canadian Policy in regards to Global Trade access for Canadian fuel producers

    Regulations and policies that affect the ongoing operations Brayal Renewable Fuels Ltd. (Newfoundland LP)

    Proposed changes in the Clean Fuel Standard and Regulations

    Official report

  • Nunatsiavut Government

    Reported by Annalisa Harris · Consultant

    • Joanne Thompson · Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard, Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO)
    • Kevin McHarg · Director of Stakeholder Relations, Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)
    • Sean Cruz · Advisor, Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO)
    • Amy Amos · Regional Director General, Arctic Region, Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO)
    and 1 more
    • Adam Burns · Assistant Deputy Minister, Fisheries and Harbour Management, Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO)
    Lobbying for policy recognition of Nunatisavut Government as the only representative for Labrador Inuit and for policies to minimize/mitigate against false assertions of Labrador Inuit identity. Read more

    Engaging with decision makers on the issue of improvements to infrastructure in Nunatsiavut including the Nain airport, broadband internet access, housing and community infrastructure.

    Engaging with decision makers on fisheries priorities including the salmon allocation policy, shrimp allocation, arctic char, snow crab and Atlantic Cod.

    Official report

  • Canadian Council of Snowmobile Organizations

    Reported by Leah Young · Consultant

    • Joanne Thompson · Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard, Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO)
    • Sean Cruz · Parliamentary Secretary's Assistant and Issues Advisor, Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO)
    To pursue funding to maintain and enhance CCSO’s cross-Canada trail network.

    Official report

  • Ligado Networks Corp.

    Reported by Sabrina Grover · Consultant

    and 18 more
    Engaging in discussions with government on the benefits of a proposed satellite network.

    Official report

  • Canadian Propane Association

    Reported by Shannon Watt · In-house (organization)

    and 21 more
    Discussions with government officials regarding the national electricity strategy and the role of propane, renewable propane and rDME in Canada, including their potential as lower-emissions, efficient fuels, in relation to environmental, energy, industry, finance, agriculture and transportation policies. Read more

    Official report

  • Ligado Networks Corp.

    Reported by Greg MacNeil · Consultant

    and 20 more
    Discussions with federal government officials regarding Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada's consultation on L-band spectrum and policies affecting satellite communications, spectrum licensing, and direct-to-device wireless services. Read more

    Engaging in discussions with government on the benefits of a proposed satellite network.

    Official report

  • AST & Science, LLC

    Reported by Gregory Burch · Consultant

    and 20 more
    The company will engage with the Government of Canada on policy relating to the use of L-band spectrum for non-geostationary orbit satellites to serve rural and remote regions of the country. Read more

    Official report

  • Students On Ice Foundation

    Reported by Geoff Green · In-house (organization)

    • Joanne Thompson · Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard, Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO)
    Seeking funding from the Federal Government for Ocean Conservation initiatives, with a particular focus on programming to support Indigenous-led initiatives to establish ocean conservation measures in their marine territories. Read more

    Seeking funding from the Federal Government for engagement, education and training programming for disadvantaged youth, including Indigenous youth, youth from rural and remote communities, inner-city youth and other disadvantaged groups.

    Official report

  • Mitsubishi Canada Ltd.

    Reported by Hitoshi Yamasaki · In-house (corporation)

    • Joanne Thompson · Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard, Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO)
    • Paul MacKinnon · Deputy Minister, Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO)
    To share information on our subsidiary's business activities in Canada and seek clarity on issues related to regulations that may impact the farmed salmon industry. Read more

    Official report

  • Canadian Wildlife Federation

    Reported by Sean Southey · In-house (organization)

    • Joanne Thompson · Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard, Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO)
    Marine Mammal Response Program with respect to implementation. This will include encouraging funding from DFO for organizations that rescue entangled whales. Read more

    Ocean Protection Program with respect to implementation. This will include requesting funding from DFO for ocean and coastline habitat conservation.

    Official report

  • 4R Mobile Gear Harvesters Association

    Reported by Gerald Byrne · Consultant

    • Joanne Thompson · Minister, Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO)
    • Adam Burns · ADM, Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO)
    • Ray Walsh · Regional Director General Newfoundland and Labrador, Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO)
    • Kevin McHarg · Director of Operations, Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO)
    and 2 more
    • Paul MacKinnon · Deputy Minister, Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO)
    • Neil Macisaac · Chief of Staff to the Minister, Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO)
    Consultations on fish licensing and allocation decisions

    Official report

  • Wolastoqey Nation in New Brunswick

    Reported by Jordan OBrien · Consultant

    • Joanne Thompson · Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard, Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO)
    • Neil MacIsaac · Chief of Staff, Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO)
    • Michael Ferguson · Atlantic Advisor, Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO)
    • Johanna Hill · Departmental Liaison, Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO)
    and 3 more
    • Jennifer Saxe · Assistant Deputy Minister, Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO)
    • Doug Wentzell · Regional Director General, Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO)
    • Elizabeth Arsenault · Director Of Policy, Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO)
    Budget 2026, advocating for the reinstatement of funding from DFO for the Mactaquac Biodiversity Facility.

    Official report

  • Oceanex, Inc.

    Reported by Sara Colburne · Consultant

    Arranging meetings on behalf of Oceanex to discuss the flow of goods in and out of Newfoundland and Labrador, and the government's subsidy to Marine Atlantic Inc. Read more

    Discuss potential federal subsidies for revenue shortfalls and ongoing operations of cargo shipments to Newfoundland

    Official report

  • Provincial Aerospace Limited

    Reported by Jake Trainor · In-house (corporation)

    • Joanne Thompson · Minister of Fisheries, Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO)
    Procurement in Canada, including the Directive on the Management of Procurement, international trade agreements, the financial administration act and the Code of Conduct for Procurement. Read more

    Canada’s Defence Industrial Strategy - advocacy for policies and reforms to institutional practices that will support the Government's enunciated "Build–Partner–Buy" strategic framework to the benefit of Canadian service providers including PAL Aerospace.

    Official report

  • Oceanex Inc.

    Reported by Sidney Hynes · In-house (corporation)

    • Joanne Thompson · Minister, Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO)
    • Victoria Dempster · Senior Advisor to Minister of Fisheries, Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO)
    • Neil MacIsaac · Chief of Staff, Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO)
    • Sean Cruz · Parliamentary Secretary Assistant and Issues Advisor, Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO)
    Discuss revenue shortfalls and ongoing operations of cargo shipments to Newfoundland.

    Official report

  • SEAFOOD PRODUCERS ASSOCIATION OF NOVA SCOTIA

    Reported by Ian McIsaac · In-house (organization)

    • Joanne Thompson · Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard, Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO)
    • Neil Macisaac · Director of Operations, Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO)
    • Adam Burns · Assistant Deputy Minister, Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO)

    C-4944-1

    Bill C-49, An Act to amend the Canada—Newfoundland and Labrador Atlantic Accord Implementation Act and the Canada-Nova Scotia Offshore Petroleum Resources Accord Implementation Act and to make consequential amendments to other Acts, with respect to impacts on fisheries. Read more

    Official report

  • 4R Mobile Gear Harvesters Association

    Reported by Gerald Byrne · Consultant

    • Joanne Thompson · Minister, Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO)
    • Kevin McHarg · Director of Operations, Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO)
    Consultations on fish licensing and allocation decisions

    Official report

  • Council of Canadian Innovators

    Reported by Patrick Searle · In-house (organization)

    • Joanne Thompson · Minister, Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA)
    • Elizabeth Arsenault · Director of Policy, Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA)
    The Council of Canadian Innovators (CCI) is engaging with government officials to discuss the alignment between CCI’s priorities and the federal government’s efforts to foster innovation in Canada. These discussions focus on ensuring that government programs and policies effectively support high-growth Canadian technology firms and strengthen the country’s innovation ecosystem. Read more

    Official report

  • Pet Industry Joint Advisory Council (PIJAC Canada) Operating as Pets Canada

    Reported by Christine Carrière · In-house (organization)

    and 12 more
    • Gord Johns · Member of Parliament
    • Joanne Thompson · Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard, Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO)
    • Fares Al Soud · Member of Parliament
    • Wade Chang · MP
    • Bernard Généreux · Member of Parliament
    • Amandeep Sodhi · MP
    • Ernie Klassen · Parliamentary Secretary
    • Michael Mosier · Dr. International Trade Policy, Finance Canada (FIN)
    • Richard Duke · Issues Manager and Regional Advisor, House of Commons
    • Claudia Gallant · Stakeholder Relations Advisor, House of Commons
    • Francine Pauvif · Policy Advisor, House of Commons
    • Kenza El Bied · Dr. Policy & Outreach, Public Safety Canada (PS)
    Trade + China diversification Advocated for stronger trade ties outside the U.S. and diplomatic action to resolve China export barriers and IP issues. Requested federal support for market diversification programs to protect Canada’s pet industry and jobs. Read more

    Pets in emergency planning. Requested that the federal government allocate funding and resources within its emergency programs to support pet-inclusive evacuation and sheltering, ensuring pets are considered in federal response measures and in support provided to provinces and municipalities.

    Participation in pre-budget consultations, advocating for the removal of GST on all pet food and the inclusion of pets in the National Adaptation Strategy.

    Official report

  • 4R Mobile Gear Harvesters Association

    Reported by Gerald Byrne · Consultant

    Consultations on fish licensing and allocation decisions

    Official report

  • Pet Industry Joint Advisory Council of Canada

    Reported by Christian von Donat · Consultant

    To remove the goods and services tax from pet food products and include pets in the National Adaptation Strategy

    Official report

  • Mowi Canada West

    Reported by Diane Morrison · In-house (corporation)

    Engaging federal government in discussions concerning licensing and tenure policy and regulatory decisions for salmon farming sector in British Columbia.

    Official report

  • Tlowitsis Nation

    Reported by Emily Szemethy · Consultant

    • Joanne Thompson · Minister of Fisheries, Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO)
    • Jennifer Saxe · ?Assistant Deputy Minister, Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO)
    • Joshua Lindner · Regional Advisor, Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO)
    Renewal of BC salmon farming licences in Indigenous territories

    Official report

  • Tlowitsis Nation

    Reported by Susan Smith · Consultant

    • Joanne Thompson · Minister of Fisheries, Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO)
    • Jennifer Saxe · Assistant Deputy Minister, Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO)
    • Joshua Lindner · Regional Advisor, Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO)
    Renewal of BC salmon farming licences in Indigenous territories

    Official report

  • Cereals Canada Inc

    Reported by Dean Dias · In-house (organization)

    • Heath MacDonald · Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
    • Dominic LeBlanc · President of the King's Privy Council for Canada and Minister of International Trade and Intergovernmental Affairs
    • Joanne Thompson · Minister for Fisheries, Oceans, and Canadian Coast Gurad, Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO)
    Encourage the development of infrastructure and innovation initiatives that will allow the Canadian agriculture and cereals industries to continue to be world leaders in science-based research and development, while ensuring the maintenance of our competitive export position into the future. Read more

    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.