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 Christian Kaiser · Consultant
- Jacques Gourde · mp
- Marianne Dandurand · mp
- Élisabeth Brière · mp
- Heath MacDonald · Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
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- Claudia Gallant · Stakeholder Relations Advisor, House of Commons
- Katherine Leung · Policy advisor, House of Commons
- Matthew Smith · negociateur en chef pour l'agriculture, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
Maintien et protection de la gestion de l'offre - Représentations afin que le gouvernement du Canada n'accorde aucun accès supplémentaire au marché laitier intérieur dans un accord commercial permanent avec le Royaume-Uni ou dans tout autre accord commercial, y compris le MERCOSUR, l'Alliance pacifique ou le PTPGP Read more
Développement durable - Représentations auprès du gouvernement du Canada afin qu'il soutienne les investissements en recherche, transfert et innovation de manière à favoriser la mise en place d'initiatives structurantes en matière de développement durable permettant d'assurer la pérennité et la résilience des fermes laitières.
Développement durable - Représentations auprès du gouvernement du Canada afin de développer conjointement, avec les instances provinciales, un programme soutenant les investissements requis qui permettront aux fermes laitières canadiennes de mettre en œuvre le Code de pratiques pour le soin et la manipulation des bovins laitiers.
Maintien et protection de la gestion de l'offre - Représentations auprès du Gouvernement du Canada afin qu'il protège et défende son droit souverain pour déterminer et administrer ses propres politiques nationales telles que celles ayant une incidence sur la gestion de l'offre, y compris l'attribution des contingents tarifaires dans le cadre du PTPGP et de l'ACEUM.
Développement durable - Représentations auprès du gouvernement du Canada afin qu'il assure la continuité du financement actuel dans le prochain cadre stratégique agricole.
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Reported by Linda Silas · In-house (organization)
- Heath MacDonald · Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
Address health workforce shortages through the implementation of a comprehensive, pan-Canadian health human resources strategy, in coordination with the provinces and territories, backed by sufficient funding and with real accountability for achieving desired health outcomes; and address critical data gaps through significantly enhancing existing health workforce data infrastructure to standardize data collection and analysis across workers, sectors and jurisdictions, with links to relevant patient information, healthcare utilization and outcome data, for more fit-for-purpose planning and tools available at the provincial, territorial, regional and training program level. In designing this, Canada should draw on global best practices in health workforce planning including in Australia and New Zealand. Read more
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Reported by Keith Gardner · Consultant
- Buckley Belanger · Secretary of State (Rural Development), Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
- Sophie Chatel · Member of Parliament
- Heath MacDonald · Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
Replenish will be advocating for stronger public support for soil health in Canada's agricultural sector. We plan to work with federal officials to widen recognition of the these issues, and to strengthen Canada's competitiveness on soil health as trading partners increasingly demonstrate concern on the topic. In particular, Replenish hopes to inform the creation and execution of the next agricultural policy framework. Read more
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Reported by Tyler Bjornson · Consultant
- Sophie Chatel · Member of Parliament
- Giovanna Mingarelli · Member of Parliament
- Heath MacDonald · Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
- Bruce Fancy · Member of Parliament, House of Commons
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- Guy Gallant · Chief of Staff, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
Seeking improvements to the regulation of crop innovations. Read more
Promoting more investment in agricultural research and development.
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Reported by Tyler Fulton · Consultant
- 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)
research into blockchain technology in traceability programs, Business risk management programs, Livestock Tax Deferral, Livestock Price Insurance, Agristability, Animal Health programs. Read more
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Reported by Dennis Laycraft · In-house (organization)
- 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)
research into blockchain technology in traceability programs, Business risk management programs, Livestock Tax Deferral, Livestock Price Insurance, Agristability, Animal Health programs. Read more
Farm policy and programs with respect to business risk management, innovation, environment, etc.
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Reported by Chris Davison · In-house (organization)
- Heath MacDonald · Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
Advancing biofuels policy and the benefits of biofuels for canola farmers, processors, and rural communities. Read more
Working to secure market access for Canadian canola products
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Reported by Doug Miller · In-house (organization)
- Heath MacDonald · Minister of Agriculture, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
- Tom Rosser · Assistant Deputy Minister, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
- Arran McPherson · Assistant Deputy Minister, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
- Jack Lewis · Policy Advisor, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
Seed Regulatory Modernization: Canadian Food Inspection Agency's (CFIA) proposal for the Modernization of the Seed Regulatory Framework
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Reported by Carla Ventin · Consultant
- Heath MacDonald · Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
- Jack Lewis · Policy Advisor, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
- Arran McPherson · Assistant Deputy Minister, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
- Tom Rosser · Assistant Deputy Minister, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
Seed Regulatory Modernization: Canadian Food Inspection Agency's (CFIA) proposal for the Modernization of the Seed Regulatory Framework Read more
Increase awareness with officials regarding Canadian Seed Growers' Association and its contribution to Canadian agriculture.
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Reported by Mathieu Frigon · 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)
Canada’s trade policy and Tariff Rate Quota allocation and administration regarding dairy products. Read more
Development and adoption of a Grocery Code of Conduct by industry.
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Reported by Jean Michel Laurin · 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)
Development and adoption of a Grocery Code of Conduct by industry. Read more
Canada’s trade policy and Tariff Rate Quota allocation and administration regarding dairy products.
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Reported by Sophie D'Amours · In-house (organization)
- Heath MacDonald · Ministre de l’Agriculture et de l’Agroalimentaire, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
Favoriser des collaborations entre l'Université Laval et des partenaires pour accélérer l'innovation. Doter l'Université Laval des ressources nécessaires pour réaliser ces collaborations. Read more
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Reported by Jason McLinton · 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)
Advocate for stability of access and allocation shares as the Government fulfills its Indigenous relations obligations and works to increase Indigenous participation in fisheries. Participate in regulatory consultations under the Fisheries Act. Read more
Seek improved fisheries science with DFO.
Advocate for balancing marine conservation with sustainable use as the Government of Canada works towards its marine conservation targets. Participate in regulatory consultations under Oceans Act, National Marine Conservation Areas Act, and Fisheries Act.
Maintain communications with International trade partners and potential partners.
Advocate for free trade and work with officials to address non-tariff barriers as they arise.
Advocate for economic and innovation supports to achieve industry growth vision.
Advocate for food security, science and innovation, and the healthy benefits of fish and seafood for the Canadian public.
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Reported by Tim Klompmaker · Consultant
- Heath MacDonald · Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
- Paul MacKinnon · President, Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA)
- Tom Rosser · Assistant Deputy Minister, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
Tariff classifications, Tariff enforcement, Duties Deferral and Drawback Programs. Read more
Supply management system as it relates to the chicken sector.
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Reported by Michael Laliberte · 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)
- Tom Rosser · Assistant Deputy Minister, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
Supply management system as it relates to the chicken sector. Read more
Tariff classifications, Tariff enforcement, Duties Deferral and Drawback Programs.
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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)
- Lawrence Hanson · Deputy Minister, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
Red Tape Review - Federal department efforts under Treasury Board's Red Tape Review initiative. Read more
Federal Budget 2025 - specifically related to measures of relevance and impact to the fresh produce supply chain.
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Reported by Lucie Bérubé · In-house (organization)
- 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)
- Lawrence Hanson · Deputy Minister, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
Climate Change / Environment Farm practices for greenhouse gas mitigation; documenting programs that exist provincially and federally that are available to dairy producers; promoting best management practices. Read more
Agriculture and dairy farming (Farm Management and Technology and Social/Policy Challenges)
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Reported by Fred Thun · 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)
- Serena Smith · Director of Policy, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
Impact of US tariffs on the Ag sector. Support for the Canada's ag sector through Business Risk Managment programs. Read more
The review of the Pest Management Regulatory Agency’s Pest Control Products Act Ensure that any policy change be based upon sound science and should never be influenced by outside organizations with a single motive or intent that does not encompass the PMRA’s main purpose.
Sustainable Canadian Agriculture Partnership (SCAP) Risk management solutions that will offset the costs/risks of producers adapting unproven innovation to reduce emissions on their operations.
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Reported by Michael Graydon · 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)
Seeking harmonization of regulatory regimes and administrative processes nationally and internationally. Read more
Providing input to government on rules-based trade and e-commerce: working to ensure that international trade allows for the predictable flow of ingredients, products and people; addressing the rise of non-compliant and illicit products from entering the Canadian market; and advocating against protectionism (including new tariffs).
Providing input to government on regulatory modernization initiatives, including encouraging the enforcement of an economic lens to the design and implementation of all regulations.
Providing input to government to restore balance and fair competition to grocery retail practices.
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Reported by Michael Bourque · In-house (organization)
- 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)
- Lawrence Hanson · Deputy Minister, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
Advocating for policies and programs that support the development, production, and manufacturing of key fertilizer products—including nitrogen, potash, phosphate, and sulphur—in Canada to enhance domestic production and ensure national food and economic security. Read more
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Reported by Peter Amirault · In-house (corporation)
- 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)
- Lawrence Hanson · Deputy Minister, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
Representations to government, Parliamentarians, and public servants regarding cannabis legalization, regulation, policy development, and program initiatives in Canada. Read more
Advocacy for changes to Canada's cannabis excise tax framework to support industry competitiveness, reduce the illicit market, and enhance public policy objectives of legalization.
Advocacy related to the need to develop a national cannabis export strategy
Advocating for a stronger role for federal economic development ministries (e.g., Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada or Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada) in shaping cannabis policy and programs. The goal is to ensure the sector is integrated into national agriculture and industrial strategies, enabling access to innovation funding, export development programs, and regional economic growth initiatives. This includes modernizing policies to support competitiveness, sustainability, and international trade opportunities for the cannabis industry.
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Reported by Chris Davison · In-house (organization)
- Maninder Sidhu · Minister of International Trade, Global Affairs Canada (GAC)
- Heath MacDonald · Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
- Aaron Fowler · Associate Assistant Deputy Minister and Chief Negotiator, Global Affairs Canada (GAC)
- Lawrence Hanson · Deputy Minister, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
Working to secure market access for Canadian canola products Read more
Advancing biofuels policy and the benefits of biofuels for canola farmers, processors, and rural communities.
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Reported by Heather Ryan · 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)
- Serena Smith · Director of Policy, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
- James Hayward · Regional Director General, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
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- Dana Hicks · Deputy Director, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
- Mikaela Harrison · Director of Operations, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
As it pertains to the oil and gas industry, food/home and building supply/crop supplies/feed retailing, wholesaling and manufacturing industries: Clean Fuels Standards and Climate Change Principles. FCLs actions to reduce carbon footprint through waste diversion activities and the reduction of emissions, etc. Read more
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Reported by Leta LaRush · 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)
Interaction with the Government of Canada officials on matters related to general agriculture policy including competitiveness, innovation, sustainability and economic growth in the agri-food sector Read more
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Reported by Kim Brooks · In-house (organization)
- Heath MacDonald · Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
- Lawrence Hanson · Associate Deputy Minister, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
Advocacy regarding science, technology and innovation policy frameworks with a view to addressing climate change and enhancing Canada's research and innovation capacity. 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.