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Meetings with Charles Sousa 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 Charles Sousa held office then.

  • Aerospace Industries Association of Canada

    Reported by Jim Pimblett · Consultant

    Advocating for the need to develop and fund a Canadian aerospace strategy

    Official report

  • Telesat Corporation

    Reported by Daniel Goldberg · In-house (corporation)

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

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

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

    Official report

  • Philips Electronics Ltd. (doing business as Philips Canada)

    Reported by Michael Jackman · Consultant

    promote innovations in medical technologies (equipment, services and digital solutions) that support better care for more people across Canada. This includes mobile and virtual solutions which can improve access to care in rural and remote regions of the country, while reducing costs and environmental impacts. Read more

    Official report

  • Canada Rocket Company

    Reported by Naresh Raghubeer · Consultant

    Discussions around Alignment with Talent Retention and Acquisition. Leverage experience in the team to create new job opportunities in Canada. Read more

    Positioning Canadian technology for future dual use technologies.

    Leverage Government of Canada investment in capital-intensive activities leading to economic growth and innovation. Develop tech in Canada for dual-use and commercial activities.

    Discussions around launch licences and export controls.

    Contribute to global responsive sovereign missions and open new commercial markets for Canadian tech companies

    Official report

  • Elevra Lithium

    Reported by Kevin Paquette · Consultant

    Exploring funding for lithium development in Quebec.

    Official report

  • Elevra Lithium

    Reported by Samira Wagner · Consultant

    Exploring funding for lithium development in Quebec.

    Official report

  • First Work

    Reported by Akosua Alagaratnam · In-house (organization)

    and 18 more
    • Charles Sousa · Member of Parliament
    • John Zerucelli · Secretary of State (Labour)
    • Donyah Farhat · Manager, Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
    • Lori Brooks · Director General, Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
    • Kyle Leonard · Director of Stakeholder Relations, Public Safety Canada (PS)
    • Alfred Burgesson · Senior Advisor, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
    • Duncan Tooley · Ontario Advisor, Prime Minister's Office (PMO)
    • Chelios Vuong · Senior Strategic Advisor, Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
    • Keiran Gibbs · Director of Policy, Justice Canada (JC)
    • Francine Pauvif · Policy Advisor, Women and Gender Equality (WAGE)
    • Lisa Xie · Policy Advisor, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
    • Manuela Tomic · Senior Policy Advisor, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
    • Jonathan Alomoto · Director of Policy, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC)
    • Chelsea Kusnick · Chief of Staff to the Minister, Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
    • Nimra Noman · Operations Advisor, Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
    • Karam Chima · Deputy Chief of Staff and Director of Operations, Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
    • Reem Al-Ameri · Policy Advisor, Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
    • Jason MacDonald · Ontario Regional Advisor, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
    Activating a national workforce framework that aligns federal employment services, housing, immigration, and infrastructure planning at the community level, with Employment Service Providers recognized as delivery infrastructure for national workforce outcomes. Read more

    Seeking funding from Government of Canada to capacitate First Work member organizations to deliver employment services and to support small- and medium-sized enterprises.

    Seeking greater activation of Labour Market Development Agreements to align with small and medium-sized business hiring, training, and retention needs, leveraging community-based Employment Service Providers.

    Arranging and attending meetings and outreach with Public Office Holders for a lobby day and reception. First Work would like to share insights and recommendations for youth programming, employment services and advance solutions for youth employment.

    Seeking sustained, flexible, federal investment in youth employment programs and related funding mechanisms.

    Seeking stable, multi-year federal funding for: youth employment programming through ESDC, including reinstatement of COVID-era flexibility provisions for Canada Summer Jobs and work-integrated learning (WIL) initiatives, to address rising youth unemployment rates and fragmented pathways into the workforce.

    Official report

  • Theon Sensors S.A.

    Reported by Vanessa Lamarre · Consultant

    Engagement with government officials to discuss how best to improve transparency and competitiveness about defense procurement in Canada.

    Official report

  • National Council of Canadian Muslims (NCCM)

    Reported by Stephen Brown · In-house (organization)

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

    Official report

  • TELUS Corporation

    Reported by Darren Entwistle · In-house (corporation)

    and 7 more
    Advocacy concerning the development and implementation of national artificial intelligence policies, including but not limited to the Sovereign AI Compute Strategy and the AI Compute Access Fund. Read more

    Official report

  • Draganfly Inc.

    Reported by Julie DeWolfe · Consultant

    Engagement with Designated Public Office Holders on Draganfly’s Canadian-made Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) platforms, with a focus on their applications for the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) Read more

    Official report

  • Farmstrong

    Reported by Mandeep Sharma · Consultant

    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

    Official report

  • Trigger Tech

    Reported by Scott Ramsay · Consultant

    • Charles Sousa · MP Mississauga—Lakeshore, Ontario, Chair of Standing Committee of National Defence
    TriggerTech seeks to participate as a Canadian subcontractor for procurements with the Canadian Armed Forces with their trigger technology. Read more

    TriggerTech has additional capacity and is exploring opportunities to put expand its manufacturing expertise into new components.

    Official report

  • Cornerstone Association of REALTORS

    Reported by william duce · In-house (organization)

    Develop housing policy that creates more housing across the housing continuum including increasing home ownership. Develop regulation on Real Estate sector oversight that protects Realtors® and the public. Read more

    Official report

  • Erie Meats

    Reported by Jim Karygiannis · Consultant

    bring to light the inaccuracy of the Chicken Farmers of Canada and their campaign of decimating incorrect facts about the importation of chicken from the USA

    Official report

  • Lebanese Diaspora Exchange

    Reported by Cristine Kahil · In-house (corporation)

    Improve bilateral trade with Lebanon. Review existing treaties and agreements to ensure they are up to date and are conforming to the terms.

    Official report

  • Enwave Energy Corporation

    Reported by Roberto Chávez · Consultant

    Clean Economy Investment Tax Credits - Gain clarification with respect to labour requirements. As well as seeking the inclusion of certain heat pumps power sources, such as non-industrial heat waste, under the clean technology ITC. Read more

    Official report

  • Canadian Labour Congress

    Reported by Beatrice Bruske · In-house (organization)

    Addressing the high cost of living and investing in affordable housing

    Official report

  • thyssenkrupp Marine Systems GmbH

    Reported by Andrew Bernardo · Consultant

    Canadian Patrol Submarine Program (CPSP) tkMS is seeking to provide the Government of Canada submarines for the Royal Canadian Navy through a commercial procurement process. Read more

    Official report

  • Beer Canada

    Reported by Richard Alexander · In-house (organization)

    Food & Drug Regulations, pertaining to beer and alcoholic beverages. Read more

    Federal Budget as it pertains to beverage alcohol taxation or regulation.

    Official report

  • Alliance of Manufacturers & Exporters Canada (CME)

    Reported by Dennis Darby · In-house (organization)

    Matters related to military and defence procurement Read more

    Advocate for a national manufacturing and exporting strategy that includes innovation and investment supports, skills development and effective trade policies.

    Official report

  • Ford Motor Company of Canada, Ltd.

    Reported by Bev Goodman · In-house (corporation)

    Ensure an automotive strategy provides for a competitive environment that encourages maintenance of current and new automotive investment. Read more

    U.S. policies regarding tariffs as it relates to Canadian automotive, steel, aluminum and critical mineral exports.

    Discussions regarding transportation, vehicle electrification and reducing greenhouse gas emissions, including the government's light-duty Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) sales mandate regulation, ZEV charging and refueling infrastructure development, and consumer issues. Discussions related to the broad range of electrified vehicles and multi-energy technologies

    U.S. policies regarding the auto sector as it relates to Canadian automotive, steel, aluminum and critical mineral exports and imports.

    U.S. policies regarding trade as it relates to Canadian automotive, steel, aluminum and critical mineral exports.

    Trade agreement negotiation and policies/regulations/tariffs related to import/exports to support the Canadian automotive sector

    Official report

  • 3M CANADA COMPANY

    Reported by Marie-Claude Brandys · In-house (corporation)

    Addressing proposals surrounding tariffs and trade policy Read more

    Better alignment of regulatory requirements between Canada and US to streamline regulatory approvals and avoid duplication.

    Official report

  • Organigram Global

    Reported by Beena Goldenberg · In-house (corporation)

    Representations to government, Parliamentarians, and public servants regarding cannabis legalization, regulation, policy development, and program initiatives in Canada. Read more

    Advocacy related to the need to develop a national cannabis export strategy

    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.

    Official report

  • Philips Electronics Ltd. (doing business as Philips Canada)

    Reported by Darran Fischer · In-house (corporation)

    promote innovations in medical technologies (equipment, services and digital solutions) that support better care for more people across Canada. This includes mobile and virtual solutions which can improve access to care in rural and remote regions of the country, while reducing costs and environmental impacts. Read more

    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.