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.
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Reported by Annie AcMoody · In-house (organization)
- Marjorie Michel · Minister of Health, Health Canada (HC)
- Heath MacDonald · Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
- Roy Karam · Senior Policy Advisor, Health Canada (HC)
- Guy Gallant · Chief of Staff, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
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- Serena Smith · Director of Policy, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
- Malorie Ashton MacMillian · Summer Leadership program, Health Canada (HC)
Advocating for improved Canadian access to a wide range of critically needed veterinary healthcare tools to help improve animal welfare and reduce antimicrobial resistance. Read more
Discussing dairy farmers' role in supporting the federal framework and action plan on antimicrobial use and antimicrobial resistance.
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Reported by Suzanna Dalrymple · In-house (corporation)
- Heath MacDonald · Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
- Janice Charette · Chief Trade Negotiator to the United States, Privy Council Office (PCO)
- Benoit Basillais · CEO, Canadian Dairy Commission (CDC)
- Galen Richardson · Senior Advisor, Stakeholder Relations, Privy Council Office (PCO)
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- Lawrence Hanson · Deputy Minister, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
- Tom Rosser · Assistant Deputy minister, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
Support for agri-food businesses regarding regional economic development and growth of Canada's agriculture and agri-food industries.
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Reported by Chris Davison · In-house (organization)
- Marjorie Michel · Minister, Health Canada (HC)
- Heath MacDonald · Minister, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
- Guy Gallant · Chief of Staff, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
- Serena Smith · Director of Policy, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
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- Roy Karam · Senior Policy Advisor, Health Canada (HC)
Ensuring that the regulation of crop protection products and seed innovations are made using the best available science. Read more
Working on innovation policy to drive growth and investment in the Canadian canola industry.
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Reported by Ron Lemaire · In-house (organization)
- Heath MacDonald · Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
- Marjorie Michel · Minister of Health, Health Canada (HC)
- Roy Karam · Senior Policy Advisor, Health Canada (HC)
- Guy Gallant · Chief of Staff, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
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- Serena Smith · Director of Policy, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
Plant Protection Act & Regulations. In respect to consistent delivery by CFIA of plant health regulations. Read more
Red Tape Review - Federal department efforts under Treasury Board's Red Tape Review initiative.
Health Canada Food & Nutrition - A cooperative approach between government and industry / NGOs to support increased health of Canadians via focus on childhood obesity, establishment of nutrient database, harmonization between Canada and US of health claims, health & nutrition labelling, and consumer food safety education.
Pest Control Products Act - Pesticide Residue Tolerances - In respect of international harmonization of maximum and default residue limits (mrls).
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Reported by Candace Laing · In-house (organization)
- Marjorie Michel · Member of Parliament
- Heath MacDonald · Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
- Serena Smith · Director of Policy, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
- Guy Gallant · Chief of Staff, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
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- Roy Karam · Senior Policy Advisor, Health Canada (HC)
- Malorie Ashton MacMillan · Summer Leadership Program Intern, Health Canada (HC)
AGRICULTURE - Promoting policies to enhance the domestic and international competitiveness of Canada's agriculture sector. Read more
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT - Encouraging private sector generated economic development in Canada’s provinces and territories
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Reported by Antoine Bernet · In-house (corporation)
- Marjorie Michel · Minister of Health, Health Canada (HC)
- Heath MacDonald · Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
Biotechnology bio-Products with respect to plants with novel traits and bio-products.
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Reported by Kyle Larkin · In-house (organization)
- Heath MacDonald · Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
- Marjorie Michel · Minister of Health, Health Canada (HC)
Interprovincial trade of meat: Advocating for all meat that is processed in Canada and that crosses provincial borders to be inspected by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency under the Safe Food for Canadians Act and Regulations. Read more
Science-based food regulations: Working with the Government of Canada on a variety of regulations to promote safety, efficiency, and competitiveness.
Canada-U.S. Regulatory Cooperation: Seeking greater regulatory alignment between American and Canadian food inspection systems to ensure that Canada remains regulatory competitive.
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Reported by Dan Paszkowski · In-house (organization)
- Heath MacDonald · Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
- Olwyn Parkinson · Policy Advisor, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
- Lawrence Hanson · Deputy Minister, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
- Guy Gallant · Chief of Staff, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
Monitor the Excise Tax Act as it pertains to tax issues affecting the Canadian wine industry Read more
Economic Development of wine country cluster growth
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Reported by William Huber · Consultant
- Heath MacDonald · Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
Agriculture: Business Risk Management Program suite under the Canadian Agricultural Partnership. In particular requesting changes that will enhance support for producers when and where they need it most. Read more
Business Risk Management Programs: Ensure program design and delivery effectively meet the needs of both new and established agricultural producers, with supports that reduce operational risk and assist the long-term stability of agriculture producers.
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Reported by Sam Farris · In-house (corporation)
- Buckley Belanger · Secretary of State (Rural Development), Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
- Heath MacDonald · Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
- Alastair MacFadden · Assistant Deputy Minister, Prairies Economic Development Canada (PrairiesCan)
- Dakota Speidel · Parliamentary Assistant, House of Commons
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- Jonathan Fraser · Administrative Assistant, House of Commons
- Lawrence Hanson · Deputy Minister, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
- Guy Gallant · Chief of Staff, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
- Richard Davies · Regional Advisor, Prairies and North, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
- Dana Hicks · Regional Deputy Director, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
- James Hayward · Regional Director, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
Ensure an understanding of the transportation network factors and issues facing export-dependent potash in a global marketplace.
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Reported by Pierre Petelle · In-house (organization)
- Dominique O'Rourke · Member of Parliament
- Warren Steinley · Member of Parliament
- Burton Bailey · Member of Parliament
- Pauline Rochefort · Member of Parliament
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- Yasir Naqvi · Member of Parliament
- John Barlow · Member of Parliament
- Michael Coteau · Member of Parliament
- Heath MacDonald · Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
- Peter M. Boehm · Senator, Senate of Canada
- Kathy Borelli · Member of Parliament, House of Commons
- Robert Black · Senator, Senate of Canada
- Roy Karam · Senior Policy Advisor, Health Canada (HC)
- Jeremy Keats · Senior Policy Advisor, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
Fee for service by Pest Management Regulatory Agency (PMRA) - changes to User Fee Regulations under Pest Control Products Act (PCPA) Read more
Forward policy and implementation. We are seeking policies and programs that are supportive of plant science technologies.
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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
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Reported by Andrea Brocklebank · In-house (organization)
- Mike Kelloway · Member of Parliament; Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Transport and Internal Trade
- Tim Louis · Member of Parliament
- Dominic LeBlanc · President of the King's Privy Council for Canada and Minister of International Trade and Intergovernmental Affairs
- Heath MacDonald · Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
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- Janice Charette · Chief Trade Negotiator to the United States, Privy Council Office (PCO)
- Lawrence Hanson · Deputy Minister, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
Market access for beef and cattle, achieving new and defending existing trade agreements.
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Reported by Shaun Vey · In-house (corporation)
- Heath MacDonald · Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
- Lawrence Hanson · Deputy Minister, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
Agriculture policy with regard to plant protection, biotechnology and plant breeding
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Reported by Kyle Larkin · In-house (organization)
- Dominic LeBlanc · President of the King's Privy Council for Canada and Minister responsible for Canada-U.S. Trade, Intergovernmental Affairs, Internal Trade and One Can, Privy Council Office (PCO)
- Tim Louis · Member of Parliament
- Mike Kelloway · Member of Parliament
- Heath MacDonald · Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
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- Janice Charette · Chief Trade Negotiator to the United States, Privy Council Office (PCO)
- Lawrence Hanson · Deputy Minister, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
Canada US Regulatory Cooperation: The Canadian Meat Council is advocating for greater regulatory alignment between Canada and the U.S. to achieve enhanced equivalency of inspection systems. Read more
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Reported by Carla Ventin · Consultant
- Joanne Thompson · Minister of Fisheries, Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO)
- Dominic LeBlanc · President of the King's Privy Council for Canada and Minister of International Trade and Intergovernmental Affairs, Intergovernmental Affairs Secretariat (IGA)
- Tim Louis · Member of Parliament
- Mike Kelloway · Member of Parliament; Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Transport and Internal Trade
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- Heath MacDonald · Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
- Paul MacKinnon · Deputy Minister of Fisheries, Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO)
- Janice Charette · Chief Trade Negotiator to the United States, Global Affairs Canada (GAC)
- Lawrence Hanson · Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
Communicate with government officials the important contribution of Canadian fruit and vegetable growers across the country in terms of their contribution to Canadian food security, the national economy and rural communities. Read more
Communicate with government officials on the importance of: ensuring that horticulture is reflected in trade policy, improving safeguards against import surges; maintaining the status quo regarding the Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement (CUSMA); and the need for stable, predictable access to the U.S. market.
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Reported by Olivier Lavigne-Lacroix · Consultant
- Heath MacDonald · Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
- Lawrence Hanson · Deputy Minister, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
To educate government on how labour disruption issues affect grain supply chain.
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Reported by Kelly Higginson · In-house (organization)
- Heath MacDonald · Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
- Tom Rosser · Assistant Deputy Minister, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
- Serena Smith · Director of Policy, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
Agriculture trade policy with regard to trade liberalization opportunities Read more
Immigration policy with respect to workers programs and permits
Communicating with and arranging meetings with Public Office Holders to discuss the benefits of removing GST on all food in Canada
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Reported by Andre Harpe · Consultant
- Heath MacDonald · Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
Climate change laws, policies, programs and regulations related to agriculture, promote competitiveness and production on farms. Read more
climate/environment - Renewable Fuels, supporting the development of renewable fuels in Canada. Canada's Clean Fuel standard incentivizes the use of canola bases fuels.
Economic Development - supporting the economic development of rural communities and the Canadian economy by advocating for policies that help farmers succeed.
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Reported by Shane Buckingham · Consultant
- Heath MacDonald · Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
- Lawrence Hanson · Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
- Jeremy Keats · Senior Policy Advisor, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
- Jack Lewis · Policy Advisor, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
Legislative proposals and policy changes affecting local economies, the investment climate and general competitiveness of the beverage sector in Canada, including tax, tariff advertising, CUSMA, labelling and pre-budget consultations. Read more
Beverage container recycling programs, recycling targets for beverage containers, a federal plastics registry, national standards for extended producer responsibility reporting, environmental labelling, recycled content requirements, microplastics, PFAS, single-use plastics, and international plastics policy and agreements.
Food and Drug Regulations as it pertains to food ingredients, food additives, food labelling, food advertising and food safety.
Federal plastics registry, national standards for extended producer responsibility reporting, environmental labelling, recycled content requirements, microplastics, and single-use plastics.
Improving regulatory interpretation (guidance) development to enhance regulatory transparency and outcomes
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Reported by Keith Degrace · In-house (corporation)
- Heath MacDonald · Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
- Lawrence Hanson · Deputy Minister, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
- Jeremy Keats · Senior Policy Advisor, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
- Jack Lewis · Policy Advisor, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
Red Tape Review - discussions as it relates to modernization of regulations and/or policy that is no longer necessary, duplicative or overly burdensome and/or is a barrier to investment and growth for business. Read more
Outreach pertaining to Canada’s Zero Plastic Waste Agenda as it relates to plastic registry, recycled plastic content and new recycling labelling requirements. Discussions as it relates to the Circular Economy, a national recycling framework and modernization of provincial recycling programs
Trade, tariffs, interprovincial barriers to trade and import issues related to caffeinated energy drinks. Business supply chain and manufacturing expansion.
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Reported by Krista Scaldwell · 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)
- Jeremy Keats · Senior Policy Advisor, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
- Jack Lewis · Policy Advisor, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
Beverage container recycling programs, recycling targets for beverage containers, a federal plastics registry, national standards for extended producer responsibility reporting, environmental labelling, recycled content requirements, microplastics, single-use plastics, and international plastics policy and agreements. Read more
Improving regulatory interpretation (guidance) development to enhance regulatory transparency and outcomes
Food and Drug Regulations as it pertains to food ingredients, food additives, food labelling, food advertising and food safety.
Matters regarding the regulation of environmental labelling, recycled content and single-use plastics; discussion about the collection and recycling of beverage containers.
Legislative proposals and policy changes affecting local economies, the investment climate and general competitiveness of the beverage sector in Canada, including tax, tariff advertising, CUSMA, labelling and pre-budget consultations.
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Reported by Ron Lemaire · In-house (organization)
- Heath MacDonald · Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
- Harpreet Kochhar · President, Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA)
- Lawrence Hanson · Deputy Minister, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
- Olwyn Parkinson · Policy and Regional Advisor for British Columbia, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
Safe Food for Canadians Act and Regulations - Organic. In respect to the Canadian Organic Regime and the Canadian Organic Standards. Read more
International trade, including opportunities for export and import market diversification in the fresh produce sector.
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Reported by Erik Nielsen · 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)
- Harpreet Kochhar · President, Health Canada (HC)
CFIA – Organic regime and U.S.–Canada Organic Equivalency Arrangement, in respect of facilitating compliant trade in organic produce. Read more
Agri-food market conditions and business practices
CANADIAN FOOD INSPECTION AGENCY – Safe Food for Canadians Act and Regulations (SFCR), in respect of fresh produce food safety and compliance requirements.
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Reported by Richard Lee · In-house (organization)
- Heath MacDonald · Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
- Harpreet Kochhar · President, Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA)
- Lawrence Hanson · Deputy Minister, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
- Olwyn Parkinson · Policy and Regional Advisor for British Columbia, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
Canadian Organic Standards Review as it relates to maintaining equivalent standards with the U.S.
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.