Meetings with Sophie Chatel reported by registered lobbyists. Lobbyists must report every oral, arranged meeting with an MP, minister or other designated public office holder.
Implementation of the Government of Canada's A Force of Nature Strategy, including Expert Taskforce on Natural Capital Accounting and Nature FinancingRead more
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.
Heath MacDonald · Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
Glenn Purves · ADM, Finance Canada (FIN)
Lawrence Hanson · Deputy Minister, Finance Canada (FIN)
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Nick Leswick · DM, Finance Canada (FIN)
Samuel Millar · Assistant Deputy Minister, Finance Canada (FIN)
Guy Gallant · Chief of Staff, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
russsell vanraalte · SA, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
Bradley Henstock · Minister Exempt Staff, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
Seeking to discuss proposed amendments to Section 73(3) of the Income Tax Act to modernize intergenerational farm transfer rules. The current legislation allows tax-deferred transfer of farm property only to a farmer’s child. The proposal is to extend eligibility to additional close family members such as nieces, nephews, stepchildren, and common-law equivalents who are active in the farming operation. The purpose is to help preserve family-owned farms, reduce forced sales due to capital gains liabilities, and support the long-term sustainability of rural economies.Read more
Mélanie Joly · Ministre de l'Industrie et ministre responsable pour le développement économique Canada pour les régions du Québec, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
Joël Lightbound · Ministre des Services publics et de l’Approvisionnement du Canada
Suite au dépôt de la Stratégie industrielle de défense, faire différentes représentations pour s'assurer que sa mise en oeuvre et son implantation s'arrime pleinement avec l'expertise et les opportunités de l'écosystème aérospatial québécoisRead more
Post-secondary education research. Press for an increased contribution from the Government of Canada regarding the indirect costs of research. Make representations to the Minister regarding the funding levels of various research granting agencies. Discuss Canada's Science and Technology research orientations. Explore experiential
learning opportunities that would allow students to work directly with departments and agencies, including posting and providing opportunities for students.Read more
Sophie Chatel · Secrétaire parlementaire, Agriculture et Agroalimentaires
Recherche de subventions pour les activités scientifiques de l'Université du Québec (auprès des conseils subventionnaires et des ministères et agences fédéraux);
Recherche de subventions pour les infrastructures universitaires et le logement étudiant;
Recherche de politiques adéquates pour faciliter l'accueil d'étudiants internationaux.Read more
Discuter des politiques et des orientations du gouvernement du Canada en vue d'accroître le soutien à la recherche et développement, à l'innovation, à la science et aux technologies.Read more
Discuter de la contribution du secteur du génie au développement économique du Canada, en vue d'en maximiser les retombées pour le Québec en particulier.
Discuter des politiques et des orientations du gouvernement du Canada en vue de favoriser le développement de l'enseignement supérieur et d'en accroître les retombées pour la société, particulièrement dans le secteur du génie.
Federal innovation, clean technology, and industrial development programs that support modernization, advanced manufacturing, and the growth of next-generation forest products.Read more
Federal policies and programs supporting the expansion and diversification of international markets for Canadian forest products and strengthening Canada’s global trade position.
Engagement with public office holders regarding the state of Canada’s forest sector and public policy issues affecting sector competitiveness, environmental performance, trade, investment, and employment.
Federal trade policies and international trade measures affecting Canadian forest products, including market access, trade barriers, and the competitiveness of Canadian exports.
Temporary Foreign Workers Program - National Occupation Codes for herd persons, development of new agriculture and fisheries labour program, housing requirements for TFW.Read more
Canadian Agriculture Policy - business risk management programming, environmental programming, Canada Food Policy
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.
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
Investment in national supply chain corridors for movement of agriculture products including reliable port and rail service. Investment in road and bridges necessary to move agriculture products from the farm to the national corridors.
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.
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.
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
Immigration: Enhancements to the Temporary Foreign Workers program and pathways to permanency for food and beverage processing labour.Read more
Budget:
Measures in annual federal budget to support food and beverage processing, including implementation of Agri-food Economic Strategy Table Report.
Engaging Ministers, senior officials, and parliamentarians across the Government of Canada in support of renewing and expanding Canada's institutional funding commitment to CGIAR, and the alignment of CGIAR's mandate with Canada's priorities on food security, climate resilience, international development, trade, and global stability.Read more
Yasmin Veiga · Regional Advisor, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
Identification of critical infrastructure for food safety, security, sustainability and sovereignty, and public health related to nutrition, disease surveillance and prevention.Read more
Provide advice to federal departments and agencies regarding Agriculture, Food and Veterinary Medicine policies and priorities, and in particular Agricultural, Food and Veterinary Medicine policies and priorities related to skills development and capacity, funding and partnerships in scientific research and the technology transfer / extension to users of the research findings. Advice on regulations in related subjects.
Communicating to Members of Parliament and Senate, federal departments and agencies a long term and comprehensive view of the role of research and post-secondary education as it relates to agriculture, food and nutrition, animals and health, in the growth of economic and societal wealth of Canada.
Communicating with public office holders in the areas of research funding priorities, funding cycles, processes and results; and skills and HQP (highly qualified personnel) needs for governments, industry and academia.
Advanced Payments Program: Permanently increase the interest-free portion of the Advanced Payments Program to $350,000, streamline administration requirements, and reverse AAFC's recent changes to lending policy requiring administrators to classify all clients as "high risk" for four years regardless of their credit standing.Read more
Critical Farm Input Strategy - to establish a coordinated approach to ensuring Canadian farmers have reliable and timely access to essential inputs such as fertilizer, crop protection products, energy, and veterinary tools that are fundamental to food production, yet availability is increasingly vulnerable to supply chain volatility, geopolitical instability, and regulatory barriers.
Robert Morrisey · Member of Parliament, House of Commons
Broadband policies and regulations, including rural broadband, the measurement of internet performance, competitive dynamics of broadband and availability of wholesale internet access and affordable internet.Read more
Spectrum and telecommunications policies including wireless networks and roaming, spectrum auctions and digital economy, satellite to mobile technology, as well as public safety broadband network.
Policy and program recommendations that relate to and impact local governments and their ability to mitigate, prepare for, and respond to the changing climate. This includes programming for GHG reductions and to implement local adaptation measures.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.
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