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 Michael Graydon · In-house (organization)
- Heath MacDonald · Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
Providing input to government on regulatory modernization initiatives, including encouraging the enforcement of an economic lens to the design and implementation of all regulations. Read more
Seeking harmonization of regulatory regimes and administrative processes nationally and internationally.
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).
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Reported by Ron Lemaire · In-house (organization)
- James Maloney · Member of Parliament
- Heath MacDonald · Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
- Jason MacDonald · Ontario Regional Advisor, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
National Supply Chain Strategy - in respect of supporting the smooth movement of fresh fruit and vegetable products across the Canadian border and throughout the country. Read more
Measures to facilitate internal trade in Canada, including through Bill C-5, the One Canadian Economy Act.
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Reported by Rene Van Acker · In-house (organization)
- Dominique O'Rourke · MP Guelph
- Heath MacDonald · Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
- Robert Black · Senator, Senate of Canada
Encouraging the Federal Government to provide greater scientific and research funding to Canadian Institutions, especially in areas of national interest (e.g. Agriculture) Read more
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Reported by Hadley Archer · In-house (organization)
- Heath MacDonald · Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
Targeted fiscal policies to unlock private capital and de-risk investment in nature, particularly land-based productive sectors such as agriculture, forestry, and Indigenous-led land management. Read more
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Reported by Karen Ross · In-house (organization)
- Heath MacDonald · Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
- Jeremy Keats · Senior Policy Advisor, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
Government support for on-farm resilience in agriculture
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Reported by Omar Zausa · In-house (corporation)
- Heath MacDonald · Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
- Jeremy Keats · Policy Advisor to Minister MacDonald, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
Interacting with MPs, Senators, Ministers and government officials regarding funding/investment opportunities to expand Ferrero’s production facility in Brantford, Ontario Read more
Interacting with MPs, Senators, Ministers, and government officials regarding Canada's international competitiveness and potential trade/tariff barriers with the U.S.
Interacting with MPs, Senators, Ministers, and government officials on food safety & agri-food matters.
Interacting with MPs, Senators, Ministers, and government officials on regulatory modernization.
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Reported by Suzanne Sabourin · Consultant
- Ali Ehsassi · Member of Parliament
- Mélanie Joly · Minister of Industry and Minister responsible for Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
- Heath MacDonald · Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
- Lisa Xie · Policy Advisor, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
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- David MacFarlane · Director of Policy to Minister Joly, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
- Tom Rosser · Assistant Deputy Minister, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
- Jeremy Keats · Policy Advisor to Minister MacDonald, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
Interacting with MPs, Senators, Ministers and government officials regarding funding/investment opportunities to expand Ferrero's production facility in Brantford, Ontario. Read more
Arranging and participating in meetings on Canada's international competitiveness; potential trade/tariffs with the U.S.
Arranging and participating in meetings on food safety & agri-food.
Arranging and participating in meetings on regulatory modernization.
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Reported by Karen Murchison · In-house (organization)
- Heath MacDonald · Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
- Serena Smith · Policy Director, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
Sustainable Agriculture Strategy - inclusion of national Organic Action Plan. Organic specific programs and policies to support sector advancement Read more
Canadian Organic Standards - standards review, equivalency agreements, standards assurance, standards enforcement.
Continued funding for regulated standards review process. Funding for research and development.
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Reported by Daniel Kelly · In-house (organization)
- Heath MacDonald · Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
Advocating on behalf of small and medium sized businesses to ensure fair access to the temporary foreign workers, reduction of red tape, more pathways to permanent residency for temporary foreign workers at all skills levels and overall, ensuring future immigration better aligns with labour market needs. Read more
Sharing data information and recommendations related to the state of small and medium-size enterprises (SMEs) overall and for specific sectors which could also include provincial data.
CFIB is advocating for the return of the remaining amount promised to small businesses as part of the carbon rebate and for the formal introduction of legislation to confirm its non-taxability along with the extension of the filing deadline to December 31, 2024.
Lobbying to reduce Red Tape by focusing on removing interprovincial trade barriers, facilitating labour mobility and improving government customer service. This includes providing input for the consultations on the Annual Regulatory Modernization Bill.
Sharing survey results on improving CFIA customer service to encourage the review of their operations to better meet the needs of small and medium-size enterprises (SMEs) - reducing red tape and facilitating food mobility within Canada.
Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) shares its suggestions for Budget 2025 focusing on: reducing Employment Insurance premiums for small businesses; reducing taxes, red tape and barriers to internal trade; and revisiting the proposed capital gains tax changes.
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Reported by Arlene Dickinson · In-house (organization)
- Heath MacDonald · Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
Seeking creation of a single-window program for international and domestic market expansion, covering listing fees, in-market marketing, trade shows, brokerage services, regulatory compliance costs, and promoting “Buy Canadian” messaging Read more
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Reported by Greg Cherewyk · 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)
Working to maintain and strengthen market access for Canadian pulses and special crops.
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Reported by Erin Gowriluk · In-house (organization)
- Richard Bragdon · Member of Parliament
- Heath MacDonald · Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
Lobby for clear, science and risk-based approach to regulation of pesticides and new plant breeding innovation. Read more
Lobby for trade enabling solutions internationally on Maximum Residue Levels (MRLs) of pesticides on grain.
Lobby for effective trade negotiations and enforcement provisions in key export markets, in particular as it relates to technical barriers to trade and regulatory cooperation
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Reported by Goldy Hyder · In-house (organization)
- Heath MacDonald · Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
INFRASTRUCTURE: Discusssions among the federal, provincial and municipal governments with respect to financing and expanding public infrastructure; including the mandate and operations of the Canada Infrastructure Bank Read more
INTERNATIONAL TRADE: Legislative proposals, regulations, policies or programs related to Canada's international trading and investment relationship with foreign markets.
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Reported by Andre Harpe · Consultant
- Mark Carney · Prime Minister, Prime Minister's Office (PMO)
- Maninder Sidhu · Minister of International Trade, Global Affairs Canada (GAC)
- Buckley Belanger · Member of Parliament
- Kody Blois · Member of Parliament
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- Heath MacDonald · Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
International Trade - multi and bi-lateral trade negotiations to maintain and increase canola exports. Support the modernization of the World Trade Organization as a mechanism to promote rules-based trade. Support additional government resources to help solve technical trade barriers. Read more
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Reported by Rick White · In-house (organization)
- Mark Carney · Prime Minister of Canada, Prime Minister's Office (PMO)
- Buckley Belanger · Secretary of State (Rural Development), Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
- Kody Blois · Parliamentary Secretary to the Prime Minister, Prime Minister's Office (PMO)
- Maninder Sidhu · Minister of International Trade, Global Affairs Canada (GAC)
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- Heath MacDonald · Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
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. Provide farmers necessary support through trade disruptions. 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. Inter-provincial regulations support canola production, market access, and growth. Read more
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Reported by John Whelan · In-house (corporation)
- Heath MacDonald · Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food
- Maninder Sidhu · Minister of International Trade
Communicating with government officials about the Clean Fuel Regulations (SOR/2022-140) under the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, including those that apply to biofuels, fuel standards and emissions. Read more
Communicating with government officials, in general, about the production of renewable diesel, including the construction and operation of Imperial’s renewal diesel facility at their Strathcona refinery in Alberta.
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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)
- Guy Gallant · Chief of Staff, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
- Annie Cullinan · Director of Communications, 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 David Wiens · Consultant
- Heath MacDonald · Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
- Guy Gallant · Cheif of Staff, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
- Serena Smith · AAFC Director of Policy, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
Agriculture and International Trade - Promote and defend Canada's supply management system as it relates to the World Trade Organization and Canada-European Trade Agreement negotiations, as well as other bilateral and multilateral negotiations. Read more
Agriculture - to defend and promote the supply management system in Canada.
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Reported by Henry Holtmann · Consultant
- Heath MacDonald · Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
- Guy Gallant · AAFC Chief of Staff, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
- Serena Smith · AAFC Director of Policy, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
Promote and defend Canada's supply management system as it relates to trade agreements, bilateral and multilateral negotiations, industry research, and policy changes. Read more
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Reported by Rick White · In-house (organization)
- Heath MacDonald · Minister of Agriculture, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
- Guy Gallant · Chief of Staff, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
Agricultural Marketing Programs Act and regulations as it pertains to the Advance Payments Program. Read more
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. Inter-provincial regulations support canola production, market access, and growth.
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Reported by Nestor Plawiuk · In-house (organization)
- Heath MacDonald · Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
- Guy Gallant · Chief of Staff, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
Interprovincial Meat Trade Pilot Project:the Canadian Meat Council is advocating that all meat processed in Canada should be inspected by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency under the new Safe Food for Canadians Act and Regulations. Read more
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Reported by Chris Davison · In-house (organization)
- Heath MacDonald · Minister, 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 Rick White · In-house (organization)
- Heath MacDonald · Minister of Agriculture, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
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. 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. Inter-provincial regulations support canola production, market access, and growth.
Agricultural Marketing Programs Act and regulations as it pertains to the Advance Payments Program.
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Reported by Dean Dias · 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)
- Rob Stewart · Deputy Minister of International Trade, Global Affairs Canada (GAC)
- Lawrence Hanson · Deputy Minister, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
Support expansion of multi-lateral and bi-lateral trade negotiations and implementation of agreements to reduce tariffs, technical barriers, and non-tariff barriers to trade for Canadian cereals. Read more
Support the enforcement and aftercare of implemented trade agreements by encouraging and facilitating technical expertise related to non-tariff barriers to trade for Canadian cereals.
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Reported by Rick White · In-house (organization)
- Maninder Sidhu · Minister of International Trade, Global Affairs Canada (GAC)
- Heath MacDonald · Minister of Agriculture, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
- Rob Stewart · Deputy Minister, Global Affairs Canada (GAC)
- Lawrence Hanson · Deputy Minister, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
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. Inter-provincial regulations support canola production, market access, and growth. 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.