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Meetings with Heath MacDonald 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 Heath MacDonald held office then.

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

    • Heath MacDonald · Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
    • Hilary Peirce · Director of Policy, Office of the Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
    • Lawrence Hanson · Deputy Minister, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
    • Tom Rosser · Assistant Deputy Minister, Market and Industry Services Branch, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
    and 1 more
    • Guy Gallant · Chief of Staff, Office of the Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)

    C-202

    Concern Bill C-202, An Act to amend the Department of Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Act (supply management) will cause negative impacts to Canada’s trade agenda. Read more

    Agricultural trade: multi and bi-lateral trade negotiations to maintain and expand opportunities for canola farmers through reduction in tariffs and non-tariff trade barriers. Support the modernization of the World Trade Organization (WTO) as a mechanism to promote rules-based trade. Support additional government resources to help solve technical trade barriers.

    Official report

  • Reported by Massimo Bergamini · In-house (organization)

    • Heath MacDonald · Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
    • Guy Gallant · Chief of Staff to the Minister, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
    • Hilary Peirce · Director of Policy, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
    • Lawrence Hanson · Deputy Minister, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
    AGRICULTURE AND AGRI-FOOD CANADA - AgriStability, AgriRecovery, AgriRisk and AgriInvest, with respect to helping Canadian horticultural producers obtain funds for production loss, and business risk management programs. Read more

    AGRICULTURE AND AGRI-FOOD CANADA - User Requested Minor Use Pesticide Program, with respect to registration of new active ingredients and products already registered in another country.

    AGRICULTURE AND AGRI-FOOD CANADA, Market Access, with respect to access for Canadian horticultural products to international markets.

    Official report

  • Reported by Ron Lemaire · In-house (organization)

    • Heath MacDonald · Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
    • Lawrence Hanson · Deputy Minister, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
    • Hilary Peirce · Director of Policy, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
    • Tom Rosser · Assistant Deputy Minister, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
    and 1 more
    • Arianna Myers · Senior Policy Advisor, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
    Safe Foods for Canadians Regulations - Labelling. In relation to addressing industry challenges in the application of labelling requirements. Read more

    Sustainable Agriculture Strategy - Policies to support the adoption of more environmentally sustainable practices across the fresh produce supply chain.

    Safe Food for Canadians Act and Regulations - In respect to supporting the development and implementation of a safe food supply chain while ensuring efficient and consistent licensing and inspection requirements and streamlined regulations for industry.

    Safe Food for Canadians Act and Regulations - Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Grades. In respect of the maintenance and modification of Canadian grade standards.

    Canada-U.S. trade and Canada's response to U.S. trade action against Canada, including tariffs.

    Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement

    Official report

  • La Tablée des Chefs

    Reported by Charles Philippe Thibault · Consultant

    • Heath MacDonald · Ministre, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
    • Guy Gallant · Chef de cabinet, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
    Démarches afin de sensibiliser les acteurs gouvernementaux aux impacts positifs des initiatives actuelles et futures de La Tablée des Chefs pour les jeunes et les personnes en situation de vulnérabilité. Ces démarches visent notamment à faire valoir l’importance de sa mission, à encourager la participation des ministres et des députés à ses évènements et à mieux comprendre les orientations du gouvernement en soutien alimentaire. Read more

    Official report

  • CROPLIFE CANADA

    Reported by Pierre Petelle · In-house (organization)

    • Heath MacDonald · Minister of Agriculture & Agri-Food, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
    Forward policy and implementation. We are seeking policies and programs that are supportive of plant science technologies.

    Official report

  • Reported by Emmanuel Destrijker · Consultant

    • Heath MacDonald · Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
    • Paul MacKinnon · President, Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA)
    • Lawrence Hanson · Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
    • Hilary Peirce · Director of Policy, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
    and 1 more
    • Arianna Myers · Senior Policy Analyst, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
    Trade policy, in respect of supply management and international and domestic trade Read more

    Sustainability initiatives as they relate to agriculture, including emissions reduction programs and on-farm green transition

    Availability of animal health products and tools, in respect to disease response and preparedness in Canada

    Official report

  • Reported by Andrew Black · In-house (organization)

    • Heath MacDonald · Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
    • Paul MacKinnon · President, Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA)
    • Hilary Peirce · Director of Policy, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
    • Arianna Myers · Senior Policy Analyst, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
    and 1 more
    • Lawrence Hanson · Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
    Sustainability initiatives as they relate to agriculture, including emissions reduction programs and on-farm green transition Read more

    Trade policy, in respect of supply management and international and domestic trade

    Availability of animal health products and tools, in respect to disease response and preparedness in Canada

    Official report

  • Reported by Janice Tranberg · In-house (organization)

    • Heath MacDonald · Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
    Trade policy and regulations as it relates to import and export of cattle to the United States and increased market access to global markets for Canadian beef products. Read more

    Temporary Foreign Workers Program and preparation of Labour Market Operators.

    Canadian Agriculture Policy - business risk management programming, environmental programming, Canada Food Policy

    Participation in development of federal methane reduction protocol

    Official report

  • Reported by Cathy Jo Noble · Consultant

    • Heath MacDonald · Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
    Temporary Foreign Workers Program - National Occupation Codes for herds person. Development of new agriculture and fisheries labour program. Housing requirements for TFW. Read more

    Trade policy and regulations as it relates to import and export of cattle to the United States and increased market access to global markets for for Canadian beef products

    Canadian Agriculture Policy - business risk management programming, environmental programming, Canada Food Policy

    Official report

  • Reported by Nathan Phinney · Consultant

    • Heath MacDonald · Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
    • Paul MacKinnon · President, Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA)
    • Lawrence Hanson · Deputy Minister, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
    • Guy Gallant · Chief of Staff to the Minister, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
    and 2 more
    • Jeremy Keats · Policy Advisor, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
    • Hilary Peirce · Director of Policy, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
    Traceability technology with tech and innovation, Covid-19 solutions and discussions Read more

    Market access for beef and cattle, achieving new and defending existing trade agreements.

    Official report

  • Reported by Tyler Fulton · Consultant

    • Heath MacDonald · Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
    • Paul MacKinnon · President, Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA)
    • Lawrence Hanson · Deputy Minister, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
    • Guy Gallant · Chief of Staff to the Minister, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
    and 2 more
    • Jeremy Keats · Policy Advisor, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
    • Hilary Peirce · Director Of Policy, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
    Traceability technology with tech and innovation, Covid-19 solutions and discussions Read more

    Market access for beef and cattle, achieving new and defending existing trade agreements.

    Official report

  • Reported by Dennis Laycraft · In-house (organization)

    • Heath MacDonald · Minister, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
    • Lawrence Hanson · Deputy Minister, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
    • Paul MacKinnon · President, Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA)
    • Guy Gallant · Chief of staff to Minister, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
    and 2 more
    • Jeremy Keats · Policy Advisor, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
    • Hilary Peirce · Director of Policy, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
    Market access for beef and cattle, achieving new and defending existing trade agreements. Read more

    Farm policy and programs with respect to business risk management, innovation, environment, etc.

    Official report

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

    • Heath MacDonald · Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
    • Hilary Peirce · Director of Policy, Office of the Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
    • Jeremy Keats · Senior Policy Advisor, Office of the Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
    • Lawrence Hanson · Deputy Minister, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
    and 1 more
    • Paul MacKinnon · President, Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA)
    Transportation: to advocate for a fair and efficient railway transportation system that serves the needs of grain producers. Read more

    Agricultural Marketing Programs Act and regulations as it pertains to the Advance Payments Program.

    Environment and international trade: to advance the good management practices that are implemented on canola farms that contribute to environmental stewardship and competitive markets for farmers and to advance the canola biodiesel market domestically and abroad. Canada's Clean Fuel Regulations incentivizes the use of canola-based biofuels.

    Agricultural trade: multi and bi-lateral trade negotiations to maintain and expand opportunities for canola farmers through reduction in tariffs and non-tariff trade barriers. Support the modernization of the World Trade Organization (WTO) as a mechanism to promote rules-based trade. Support additional government resources to help solve technical trade barriers.

    Official report

  • Reported by Michael Laliberte · In-house (organization)

    • Heath MacDonald · Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
    • Debbie Beresford-Green · Vice President of Operations, Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA)
    • Tom Rosser · Assistant Deputy Minister, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
    • Arianna Myers · Policy Advisor, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
    and 1 more
    • Lawrence Hanson · Deputy Minister, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
    Supply management system as it relates to the chicken sector.

    Official report

  • Reported by Kyle Larkin · In-house (organization)

    • Heath MacDonald · Minister, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
    • Lawrence Hanson · Deputy Minister, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
    • Jeremy Keats · Policy Advisor, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
    • Tom Rosser · Assistant Deputy Minister, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
    and 1 more
    • Hilary Peirce · Director of Policy, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
    Canada Grain Act - Seeking to enhance producer protections, bolster the producer payment security program, and increase data requirement functions. Read more

    Increase A-base funding for public research for the grains, oilseeds and pulse sectors within AAFC existing budget and to increase the global AAFC budget.

    Official report

  • Reported by Chris Davison · In-house (organization)

    Working to secure market access for Canadian canola products Read more

    Ensuring that the regulation of crop protection products and seed innovations are made using the best available science.

    Supporting multi-lateral and bi-lateral trade negotiations and the implementation of existing agreements to reduce tariffs and non-tariff trade barriers on canola and its products.

    Official report

  • Reported by Lisa Votta-Bleeker · In-house (organization)

    and 11 more
    • Matt Jeneroux · Member of Parliament
    • Arpan Khanna · Member of Parliament
    • Heath MacDonald · Member of Parliament
    • Shelby Kramp-Neuman · Member of Parliament
    • Rosemary Moodie · Senator, Senate of Canada
    • Patti LaBoucane-Benson · Senator, Senate of Canada
    • Elizabeth Marshall · Senator, Senate of Canada
    • Dima Kalander · Advisor to Francesco Sorbara, House of Commons
    • Mary Robinson · Senator, House of Commons
    • Joanna Komarnicki · Director of Parliamentary Affairs for Senator Karen Sorenson, Senate of Canada
    • Darrell Samson · Member of Parliament, House of Commons
    Enhancing access to mental health care through primary care and create parity of funding for mental and physical health services for persons with mental health, substance use and physical health conditions Read more

    Improve access to mental health and psychological services with respect to all Canadians

    Continued, increased, and balanced funding for psychological research via base funding for the granting councils, as well as stabilized funding for operating and infrastructure support.

    Official report

  • Reported by Patricia Tomasi · In-house (organization)

    and 2 more
    • Ken Hardie · Member of Parliament, House of Commons
    • Don Stewart · MP, House of Commons
    Our mission at the CPMHC is to lobby the federal government to create a national perinatal mental health strategy that will provide direction, policy, and funding for improvements to perinatal mental health care including universal screening and timely access to treatment for all individuals during preconception, pregnancy and the postpartum periods. Read more

    Official report

  • Reported by Kate Horton · In-house (organization)

    BudgetHealthHousingInfrastructure

    Official report

  • Reported by Wil Robertson · Consultant

    BudgetHealthHousingInfrastructure

    Official report

  • Reported by Rick Cober Bauman · In-house (organization)

    Justice and Law Enforcement

    Official report

  • Reported by Kevin MacAdam · Consultant

    Economic Development

    Official report

  • Reported by Dennis Laycraft · In-house (organization)

    EnvironmentInfrastructureTransportation

    Official report

  • MS Canada

    Reported by Pamela Valentine · In-house (organization)

    and 29 more
    • Alexandra Mendès · MP
    • Sean Fraser · Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC)
    • Chris d'Entremont · Member of Parliament
    • Marcus Powlowski · Member of Parliament
    • Kelly Block · Member of parliament
    • Bernard Généreux · MP
    • Terry Sheehan · Member of Parliament
    • Brad Redekopp · Member of Parliament
    • Shelby Kramp-Neuman · MP
    • Branden Leslie · Member of Parliament
    • Brendan Hanley · Member of Parliament
    • Tom Kmiec · Member of Parliament
    • Robert Oliphant · Member of Parliament
    • Andréanne Larouche · Member of Parliament
    • Fraser Tolmie · Member of Parliament
    • Bryce McRae · Manager of Stakeholder Relations, House of Commons
    • John Sinclair · Deputy Chief of Staff, Office of the Leader of the Official Opposition, House of Commons
    • Pat Duncan · Senator, Senate of Canada
    • Joan Kingston · Senator, House of Commons
    • Yonah Martin · Senator, Senate of Canada
    • Joshua Mbandi · Ontario Desk for Minister Fraser, House of Commons
    • Rick Perkins · Member of Parliament, House of Commons
    • Connor MacDonald · Policy Advisor, House of Commons
    • Kamal Khera · Minister of Seniors, Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
    • Louise Chabot · Member of Parliament, House of Commons
    • Brent Cotter · Senator, House of Commons
    • Percy E. Downe · Senator, Senate of Canada
    • Katherine McAllister · staff Jenna Atwin, House of Commons
    • Rodger Cuzner · Senator, Senate of Canada

    BudgetEmployment and TrainingHealthHousingLabourResearch and DevelopmentScience and TechnologyTaxation and Finance

    Official report

  • Reported by Jacques Lefebvre · In-house (organization)

    AgricultureHealth

    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.