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Meetings with Leslie Church 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 Leslie Church held office then.

  • Imagine Canada

    Reported by Bruce MacDonald · In-house (organization)

    Advocating for a federal “home” in government for the nonprofit sector. Building knowledge on the activities of the nonprofit sector.

    Official report

  • National Association of Career Colleges

    Reported by Sara Gangbar · Consultant

    Support for a pilot program enabling international students at Regulated Career Colleges (RCCs) to qualify for Post-Graduate Work Permits (PGWP), linking study permits to in-demand jobs, enhanced quality assurance for international students, and anti-fraud measures in the regulated career college sector. Read more

    Advocacy for expanding the Veterans Affairs Education & Training Benefit (ETB), developing scholarship programs for military spouses, and supporting veteran employment and transition strategies.

    Promotion of employer-driven training, support for standardized national credential recognition (e.g., “Blue/Red Seal” programs), and advocacy for increased labour mobility and rapid response to workforce needs.

    Matching funding to support training for military personnel, their spouses, and dependents to secure in-demand jobs.

    Advocacy for federal support of digital/remote program delivery, increased youth employment pathways, and partnership on public awareness campaigns about the role of regulated career colleges.

    Official report

  • The Canadian Copyright Licensing Agency

    Reported by Kate Edwards · In-house (organization)

    The unintended consequences of exceptions and other changes introduced by the Copyright Modernization Act. Read more

    Regulation of Artificial Intelligence (AI).

    Official report

  • Children's Healthcare Canada

    Reported by Emily Gruenwoldt · In-house (organization)

    Advancing federal and provincial health alignment around child and youth healthcare policies. Read more

    Advancing a National Children's Strategy to advance child and youth health and well-being outcomes.

    Advancing measures to meaningfully improve child and youth health and well-being outcomes through initatives to "right-size" children's healthcare.

    Official report

  • Aircraft Mechanics Fraternal Association (AMFA)

    Reported by Jamie Carroll · Consultant

    • Leslie Church · Parliamentary Secretary, Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
    Working on behalf of the AMFA - a professional union for aircraft maintenance professionals - to build and improve relationships with relevant government officials as they work to expand their presence in Canada. Read more

    Official report

  • Easter Seals Canada

    Reported by Robert Eatough · In-house (organization)

    Encourage increased procurement by the Government of Canada by enhanced buying from businesses and entitities owned by persons with disabilities; lead metings related to procurement policy in Canada and a more committed effort to procure products, services, land, and/or entities that support the principles of a barrier-free Canada. Read more

    Coordinate and lead discussions related to funding for Easter Seals Canada in annual federal budgets.

    Lead discussions and consultations related to Easter Seals core policy priorities related to annual federal budgets.

    Arrange meetings with Members of the House of Commons, senior officials, and staff related to the advocacy mandate and work of Easter Seals Canada.

    Discuss the Canada Post labour situation as it relates to negative impacts on Easter Seals Canada programs (including Access 2 Card) and on all persons with disabilities

    Official report

  • Easter Seals Canada

    Reported by Karen Moores · Consultant

    Encourage increased procurement by the Government of Canada by enhanced buying from businesses and entities owned by persons with disabilities; lead meetings related to procurement policy in Canada and a more committed effort to procure products, services, land and/or entities that support the principles of a barrier-free Canada. Read more

    Advocate for a resolution to the ongoing labour action by CUPW and a solution to the instability at Canada Post.

    Arranging meetings with Members of the House of Commons, senior officials and staff related to the advocacy mandate and work of Easter Seals Canada.

    Arrange meetings related to the the core advocacy pillars of Easter Seals in Canada: housing, transportation, employment and accessibility.

    Discuss and organize meetings related to healthcare for persons with disabilities.

    Lead meetings related to budget 2025 as it relates to all advocacy initatiaives of Easter Seals Canada and all programs, grants, funding and services impacting persons with disabilities.

    Coordinate and lead discussions related to funding for Easter Seals Canada in budget 2025 and beyond.

    Coordinate discussions on economic policy related to impacts on persons with disabilities

    Discuss the Canada Post labour situation as it relates to negative impacts on Easter Seals Canada programs (including AccessCard2) and on all persons with disabilities.

    Official report

  • Interac Corp

    Reported by Jeremy Wilmot · In-house (corporation)

    Supporting the development and adoption of secure, convenient digital verification and authentication solutions to enhance consumer protection and confidence in Canada’s digital economy. Read more

    Official report

  • Ontario Chamber of Commerce

    Reported by Daniel Tisch · In-house (organization)

    • Jenna Sudds · Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Government Transformation, Public Works and Procurement and to the Secretary of State (Defence Procurement), Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC)
    • Leslie Church · Member of Parliament
    Government procurement as it pertains to small business access and an economic development tool.

    Official report

  • FÉDÉRATION DES CAISSES DESJARDINS DU QUÉBEC

    Reported by Denis Dubois · In-house (corporation)

    • Leslie Church · Députée
    • Jenna Sudds · Secrétaire parlementaire du ministre de la Transformation du gouvernement, des Travaux publics et de l’Approvisionnement, Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC)
    Encadrement du secteur financier, notamment dans une perspective d’assurer un marché concurrentiel équitable pour les consommateurs et pour l’ensemble des institutions financières canadiennes Read more

    Official report

  • Connected Canadians

    Reported by John O'Leary · Consultant

    Invite Designated Public Office Holders and elected officials to attend an event hosted by the client in Ottawa for National Seniors Day.

    Official report

  • Rick Hansen Foundation

    Reported by Kevin Bosch · Consultant

    C-4

    Makes representations to the government on Bill C-4 as it relates to its impact on persons with disabilities Read more

    Work with the various government programs that support accessibility, inclusion, and a world without barriers, particularly in the built environment around an accessibility Certification Program which will assess and rate the built environment of Canada against a common standard (example Canadian Standards Association).

    Work with the Government of Canada to seek funding and support for RHF national initiatives designed to educate and engage Canadians about the importance of promoting accessibility, in coordination with National AccessAbility Week.

    Work with Government of Canada to endorse and support the Rick Hansen Foundation Accessibility Certification Program as the national standard to assess and certify the built environment, by working to maintain or expand government funding.

    Work with the Government of Canada to promote the Rick Hansen School Program to promote the adoption of this already existing program in every school in Canada and maintain funding for this purpose and seek future funding.

    Official report

  • Rick Hansen Foundation

    Reported by Doramy Ehling · In-house (organization)

    Work with the various government programs that support accessibility, inclusion, and a world without barriers, particularly in the built environment around an accessibility Certification Program which will assess and rate the built environment of Canada against a common standard (example Canadian Standards Association). Read more

    Official report

  • Canadian Dance Teachers' Association National

    Reported by Keira Shaw (Hammond) · Consultant

    Assist the client in preparing responses to Pre-Budget Consultations to the House Finance Committee (FINA), and Finance Canada focusing on tax measures and copyright issues. Outreach to key government officials on the same. Read more

    Official report

  • Rick Hansen Foundation

    Reported by Kevin Bosch · Consultant

    C-4

    Makes representations to the government on Bill C-4 as it relates to its impact on persons with disabilities Read more

    Work with Government of Canada to endorse and support the Rick Hansen Foundation Accessibility Certification Program as the national standard to assess and certify the built environment, by working to maintain or expand government funding.

    Work with the various government programs that support accessibility, inclusion, and a world without barriers, particularly in the built environment around an accessibility Certification Program which will assess and rate the built environment of Canada against a common standard (example Canadian Standards Association).

    Official report

  • BMO Financial Group

    Reported by Darryl White · In-house (corporation)

    Federal government programs and policies to combat financial crimes Read more

    Federal government programs and policies supporting growth for small businesses

    Privacy legislation and acts with respect to the banking industry’s collection, use and protection of personal information

    The Canadian Payments Act, as it relates to management of Canada’s payment system and payments modernization

    Income Tax Act with respect to corporate income tax, capital tax, international taxation, personal taxation, and registered saving products

    Official report

  • Canadian Bankers Association

    Reported by Anthony Ostler · In-house (organization)

    Income Tax Act with respect to corporate income tax, capital tax, international taxation, personal taxation, and registered saving products Read more

    Support the development of an innovative, efficient, and secure payments ecosystem in Canada that benefits consumers

    Proceeds of Crime (Money Laundering) and Terrorist Financing Act and Regulations with respect to a number of issues including identification requirements

    Work with the government to protect Canadians against fraud and scams

    Canada Small Business Financing Program: ensuring efficient administration of the program

    Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA): seeking workable, practical approaches in the reform of PIPEDA

    Official report

  • Terry Fox Humanitarian Awards Inc.

    Reported by Paulina Chow · In-house (organization)

    Seeking funding from the federal government for post-secondary education scholarships

    Official report

  • BILD

    Reported by David Wilkes · In-house (organization)

    and 6 more
    We are seeking relief from HST in the form of enhanced rebates/indexing. Read more

    The Building Industry and Land Development Association advocates for reforms to policy that are in the interest of a more efficient and effective development approval process and policy reforms that improve the overall health of the development industry in Canada.

    Official report

  • CANADIAN IMPERIAL BANK OF COMMERCE ( CIBC)

    Reported by Victor Dodig · In-house (corporation)

    Policies related to Canadian economic growth, and international trade. Read more

    The Proceeds of Crime (Money Laundering) and Terrorist Financing Act, initiatives for enhancement of reporting mandatory information, and risk assessment methodology.

    Official report

  • BILD

    Reported by Julie DeWolfe · Consultant

    and 6 more
    BILD is advocating for changes to the GST exemption. Read more

    The Building Industry and Land Development Association advocates for reforms to policy that are in the interest of a more efficient and effective development approval process and policy reforms that improve the overall health of the development industry in Canada.

    Official report

  • Canadian Teachers' Federation

    Reported by Cassandra Hallett · In-house (organization)

    Seeking supports to address the teachers recruitment and retention crisis being experienced across the country with a number of cost of living measures including loan forgiveness for teachers, tax deductions for out-of-pocket expenses on travel and school supplies, and increased mental health supports for teachers and education workers. Read more

    Seeking the creation of a number of initiatives to benefit the social good including the continued funding of a National School Food Program and the creation of a Canadian Mental Health Transfer.

    Official report

  • CANADIAN APPRENTICESHIP FORUM - FORUM CANADIEN SUR L'APPRENTISSAGE

    Reported by France Daviault · In-house (organization)

    and 11 more
    Scheduled lobby day for September 16th 2025. Lobbying for funding for CAF to be able to do its work within the apprenticeship sector. CAF needs funding to continue with research and collation of best practices from among its vast membership. Read more

    Official report

  • ParticipACTION

    Reported by Laura D'Angelo · Consultant

    ParticipACTION will be discussing the importance and promotion of increasing sport and physical activity and reducing sedentary behaviour in Canada Read more

    ParticipACTION seeks to identify partnership opportunities with the federal government and seeks financial support related to national initiatives benefiting the health and wellness of Canadians.

    Official report

  • Canadian Urban Transit Association

    Reported by Marco D'Angelo · In-house (organization)

    Seeking an amendment to the criminal code to strengthen penalties for assaults on transit workers and expand the current definition of transit operators to include all transit workers. Read more

    MUNICIPAL INFRASTRUCTURE INVESTMENT - ACTIVITY TO PROMOTE FEDERAL INVESTMENT IN MUNICIPAL INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS; INCLUDES PRE-BUDGET RECOMMENDATIONS AND PROPOSALS.

    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.