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Meetings with Parm Bains 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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Every reported meeting

Newest first, back to November 2021 if Parm Bains held office then.

  • Reported by Rudolph Damas · Consultant

    Communications with Members of Parliament, regarding federal policies, programs, and funding related to post-secondary education in British Columbia. Advocacy will focus on increased federal investment in trades and vocational education and training; professional, technical, information technology, artificial intelligence, and other emerging-sector programs; and research and innovation at public universities. Read more

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  • Reported by Jeff Zabudsky · In-house (organization)

    • John Zerucelli · Secretary of State (Labour), Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
    • Parm Bains · Member of Parliament
    • Noemie Fiset-Tremblay · Chief of Staff, Secretary of State (Labour), Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
    Provided apprecation for previous UTIP funding and provided input into future opportunities for UTIP funding to support trades training. Read more

    Ensuring we are meeting Canada's labour needs for a skilled workforce. This might involve increased funding for skilled trades training, targeted training for in-demand national sectors (e.g., marine, aerospace, etc.), or general investments in training, reskilling, and upskilling.

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

    Pacific Aquaculture Regulations; The development and implementation of the B.C. aquaculture transition plan and ban on open-net pen fish farms by 2029 and regulations for new closed-containment aquaculture technologies. Read more

    Official report

  • Reported by Ken Low · In-house (corporation)

    Advocacy for Montrose Industries Ltd. owner, developer and manager of industrial warehouse buildings and other lands which may be affected by a recent BC Supreme Court decision Cowichan Tribes v. Canada (Attorney General), 2025 BCSC 1490. The object of the lobbying is to convince the government of Canada to respond to that BCSC decision in such a way that protects the company from any resulting losses, costs or other negative impacts. Read more

    Official report

  • Reported by Jeff Zabudsky · In-house (organization)

    Marine Innovation Simulation Centre of Excellence educational research project and workforce development needs connected to the marine sector.

    Official report

  • BC Dairy Association

    Reported by Jeremy Dunn · In-house (organization)

    International Trade - The dairy industry supports maintaining Canada's supply managed agricultural system. When market concessions occur in trade agreements, including the Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement (CUSMA), we seek federal government mitigation for impacts on dairy farmers. We ask that no domestic dairy market concessions are made in future trade agreements. Read more

    Environment - BC Dairy seeks to engage the government in response to climate events that have impacted the agriculture sector over the past several years and coordinate Emergency Planning, Management & Response moving forward.

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  • Facebook Canada Ltd.

    Reported by Jill Briggs · Consultant

    Engagement with government and parliamentarians on policies and programs impacting online digital platforms and broader policy issues, ranging from consumer privacy to artificial intelligence. Facebook’s engagement is often at the request of government and parliamentarians. Read more

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  • BC Dairy Association

    Reported by Mark Van Klei · Consultant

    Environment - BC Dairy seeks to engage the government in response to climate events that have impacted the agriculture sector over the past several years and coordinate Emergency Planning, Management & Response moving forward. Read more

    International Trade - The dairy industry supports maintaining Canada's supply managed agricultural system. When market concessions occur in trade agreements, including the Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement (CUSMA), we seek federal government mitigation for impacts on dairy farmers. We ask that no domestic dairy market concessions are made in future trade agreements.

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  • BC Dairy Association

    Reported by Henry Bremer · Consultant

    International Trade - The dairy industry supports maintaining Canada's supply managed agricultural system. When market concessions occur in trade agreements, including the Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement (CUSMA), we seek federal government mitigation for impacts on dairy farmers. We ask that no domestic dairy market concessions are made in future trade agreements. Read more

    Environment - BC Dairy seeks to engage the government in response to climate events that have impacted the agriculture sector over the past several years and coordinate Emergency Planning, Management & Response moving forward.

    Official report

  • Facebook Canada Ltd.

    Reported by Garrick Tiplady · In-house (corporation)

    Engagement with government and parliamentarians on policies and programs impacting online digital platforms and broader policy issues, ranging from consumer privacy to artificial intelligence. Facebook’s engagement is often at the request of government and parliamentarians. Read more

    Engagement with government and parliamentarians on legislation impacting online digital platforms and broader legislative issues, ranging from consumer privacy to artificial intelligence. Facebook’s engagement is often at the request of government and parliamentarians.

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  • Facebook Canada Ltd.

    Reported by Alik Angaladian · Consultant

    Engagement with government and parliamentarians on policies and programs impacting online digital platforms and broader policy issues. Facebook’s engagement is often at the request of government and parliamentarians. Read more

    Engagement with government and parliamentarians on legislation impacting online digital platforms. Facebook’s engagement is often at the request of government and parliamentarians.

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  • Telesat Corporation

    Reported by Daniel Goldberg · In-house (corporation)

    Work with the Government of Canada on international engagements as it relates to the digital economy and Internet connectivity. Read more

    Encourage the Government of Canada to fulfill unique communications, scientific or military requirements through new satellite programs

    Work with Government of Canada to promote and support Canada's space economy

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  • Reported by Daniel Kelly · In-house (organization)

    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. Read more

    CFIB supports lower EI rates for small business employers and encourages the adoption of EI training credit for new employees.

    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.

    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 Elizabeth Myles · In-house (organization)

    Recognition of Chronic Kidney Disease as a chronic disease by PHAC and federal adoption of a national strategy for chronic kidney disease

    Official report

  • Reported by Tamara Vrooman · In-house (corporation)

    Seeking to liberalize air policy and bilateral air transportation agreements Read more

    Collaboration to support efforts to diversify market opportunities through air connectivity.

    Seeking to amend aviation policies and regulations to protect the current and future viability and accessibility of an airport.

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  • Reported by Stephen Brown · In-house (organization)

    Advocating for the protection of freedom of religion in Canada and with respect to the reasonable accommodation of religious observances. Read more

    Advocating for policies to enhance the security and safety of Canadian Muslim communities and other at-risk communities given the rise in hate crimes; countering white supremacist groups

    Advocating for stronger legislation to address hate crime and online hate.

    Advocating for policy initiatives related to combating Islamophobia and discrimination; Supporting various programs to protect fundamental freedoms in Canada.

    Advocating for upholding Canada's commitments to international human rights.

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  • Reported by Ken Low · In-house (corporation)

    Advocacy for Montrose Industries Ltd. owner, developer and manager of industrial warehouse buildings and other lands which may be affected by a recent BC Supreme Court decision Cowichan Tribes v. Canada (Attorney General), 2025 BCSC 1490. The object of the lobbying is to convince the government of Canada to respond to that BCSC decision in such a way that protects the company from any resulting losses, costs or other negative impacts. Read more

    Official report

  • Reported by Lyren Chiu · In-house (organization)

    Engaging in activities that will involve communication with public office holders to advance international economic interests. These activities may include arranging meetings between potential investors and government officials or advocating for policies that enhance the region's appeal to international businesses. Read more

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  • Reported by Bill Barrable · In-house (organization)

    Communicating with ISED, regarding the receipt, allocation, and outcomes of funding received. Familiarizing Health Canada, ISED, and Members of Parliament about the work of the Praxis Spinal Cord Institute. Read more

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  • Reported by Alison Simpson · In-house (organization)

    Engage in discussions regarding the evolution of privacy laws and regulations that impact marketing practices. Our aim is to contribute to the development of policies that effectively protect consumers while supporting innovation and economic growth in Canada's marketing sector. Read more

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  • Reported by Stephanie Ritter · Consultant

    Engage in discussions and consultations regarding the evolution of legislation, such as privacy, artificial intelligence and intellectual property laws that impact the competitiveness of marketing practices. Read more

    Contribute insights to policy development aimed at growing Canada's digital economy to support competitiveness, including AI activities in the marketing sector.

    Engage in discussions regarding the evolution of privacy laws and regulations that impact marketing practices. Our aim is to contribute to the development of policies that effectively protect consumers while supporting innovation and economic growth in Canada's marketing sector.

    Official report

  • Reported by Joy Johnson · In-house (organization)

    Discussion regarding research and development, infrastructure initiatives and investments in the areas of artificial intelligence (AI), quantum, and dual-use technologies Read more

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  • Reported by Bilal Cheema · Consultant

    Provide Parliamentarians and decision makers with accurate and factual information on the realities of the Vaping industry in Canada. Read more

    Seek assurances the federal government will not implement a flavor ban on the regulated Canadian Vaping Industry. Furthermore, encourage the implementation of all current regulations.

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  • Reported by Sean Casey · Consultant

    Examination of Funding programs to support adult literacy

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  • Reported by Erin Elofson · In-house (corporation)

    Monitor development of cybersecurity policies with respect to payments.

    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.