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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.

  • University of Alberta

    Reported by Bill Flanagan · In-house (organization)

    • Karim Bardeesy · Parliamentary Secretary, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
    • Leslie Church · Member of Parliament
    Advocacy to enhance support for university research mobilization and commercialization activities. Read more

    Discussions with Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada and other relevant departments and agencies regarding the role of universities in supporting federal innovation initiatives, policies and programs.

    Advocacy to secure federal support to develop and upgrade university infrastructure, including but not limited to research and learning facilities, digital infrastructure, and transit infrastructure.

    Advocacy to advance Canadian leadership in priority areas to support world class research, talent attraction and retention, and knowledge mobilization.

    Official report

  • Reported by Sharon DeSousa · In-house (organization)

    Providing input into the federal expenditure review and engaging with the government on the importance of strengthening federal programs and public services in lieu of budget cuts. Read more

    Changes to the Canada Labour Code in respect of replacement workers, unpaid internships, minimum employment standards and health and safety.

    Official report

  • Reported by Owen Charters · In-house (organization)

    Federal budget with respect to investments in the social service sector, and programs for children and youth Read more

    Youth employment with respect to the Youth Employment Strategy and Canada Summer Jobs.

    Child and youth mental health, with respect to prevention and early intervention

    Canadian government's policies and programs with respect to crime prevention and restorative justice for youth.

    Official report

  • BILD

    Reported by David Wilkes · In-house (organization)

    and 1 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. Read more

    We are seeking relief from HST in the form of enhanced rebates/indexing.

    Official report

  • Reported by Gail Hamamoto · In-house (organization)

    Obtain financial contributions to continue and enhance sport training and competitive opportunities for persons with an intellectual disability.

    Official report

  • Maple Leaf Foods

    Reported by Isaac Crawford-Ritchie · Consultant

    • Leslie Church · Parliamentary Secretary, Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
    The implementation of the Canada Disability Benefit Act Read more

    Policies and programs that address the social determinants of health

    Official report

  • Reported by Tammy Moore · In-house (organization)

    Amendment to the compassionate care program to make it more accessible to caregivers and to increase the length of the benefit. Read more

    Policies or programs related to access to care and potential treatments for the ALS Community.

    To provide funding for neuromuscular diseases, one of which is ALS, with regards to reinstating funding from the government to help fund researchers in the neuromuscular field. Sources of funding are to be determined.

    Official report

  • 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

  • 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

  • Reported by Kema Joseph · Consultant

    Advocacy for funding to support the delivery of CEE Center for Young Black Professionals programs and services.

    Official report

  • Reported by Noah Shack · In-house (organization)

    and 1 more
    Civil remedy included in the Canadian Human Rights Act with respect to combating antisemitism. Read more

    Anti racism initiatives and expand support by Canadian government of different initiatives to promote tolerance and diversity, including genocide awareness, commemoration and education.

    Accountability for Anti-Racism Initiatives: Public accountability measures should be developed and implemented to support and uphold genuine progress in combating hate in all its forms, as outlined in Building a Foundation for Change: Canada’s Anti-Racism Strategy 2019–2022.

    Introduce 'bubble legislation,' or zones of exemption for protests around religious institutions.

    Update the Criminal Code of Canada with respect to combating antisemitism and online hate. Create a national strategy to tackle online hate and radicalization using the 2019 Justice Committee report, "Taking Action to End Online Hate", as a foundation. A strategy should draw upon the Christchurch Call, and use the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance definition of antisemitism.

    Official report

  • Reported by Timothy Ross · In-house (organization)

    Lobbying for the development of new affordable housing, including co-operative housing.

    Official report

  • Reported by Liviya Mendelsohn · In-house (organization)

    Convert the Canada Caregiver Credit into a refundable tax-free benefit. Read more

    National caregiving strategy including necessary policy, program, and budgetary allocations.

    Official report

  • Reported by Liviya Mendelsohn · In-house (organization)

    National caregiving strategy including necessary policy, program, and budgetary allocations. Read more

    Convert the Canada Caregiver Credit into a refundable tax-free benefit.

    Official report

  • NPower Canada

    Reported by Martin-Pierre Pelletier · Consultant

    Seeking sustainable, long-term funding from the federal government in the form of a grant, for a training program for individuals from underserved communities in the information technology sector. The funds will be used to hire educators, pay salaries, and purchase equipment for the delivery of the program. Read more

    Official report

  • Reported by Colin Saravanamuttoo · In-house (organization)

    Support the establishment of a seaside sanctuary for cold water cetaceans in a bay off the coast of Port Hilford, Nova Scotia and support the rescue and transfer of cetaceans retired from the entertainment industry to this or other seaside sanctuaries. Read more

    Promote increased production and consumption of plant-based foods as recommended by Canada’s Food Guide to promote healthy diets and reduce carbon emissions;

    Pass significant restrictions on the commercial breeding, farming, keeping, display and trade in wild animals that carry significant risks to animal health and welfare, human health and safety and our environment;

    Official report

  • Apple Canada Inc.

    Reported by Heslie Chua · In-house (corporation)

    • Leslie Church · Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Jobs and Families (Persons with Disabilities), Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
    Engaging government on information technology solutions, the utilization of Apple products and services, and accessibility solutions involving Apple products.

    Official report

  • Apple Canada Inc

    Reported by Ashley Csanady · Consultant

    Arranging meetings to discuss Canadian legislative and policy matters in the digital age including the regulation of online content; data protection and privacy, copyright and taxation, fostering technological innovation and growth and Canada approach to advancing the digital economy and digital transformation Read more

    Official report

  • Reported by Shaun Thorson · In-house (organization)

    • Leslie Church · Parliamentary Secretary, Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
    Skills/Compétences Canada helps youth explore various career possibilities in skilled trades and technologies. We discuss continued investments from the Government of Canada to support skills development and employment opportunities in skilled trade and technology careers. Read more

    Official report

  • Skills Canada

    Reported by Kristina Martin · Consultant

    Skills Canada helps youth explore various career possibilities in the world of skilled trades and technologies. We will be requesting meetings to discuss continued investments from the Government of Canada to support skills development and employment opportunities in skilled trades. Read more

    Official report

  • Reported by Noah Shack · In-house (organization)

    International Relations: Discussions on Canadian interventions at the UN regarding economic sanctions approved by the Security Council; Canadian positions on the NPT (Non-proliferation treaty) review conference; Canadian involvement in the Israel-Palestinians peace process. Read more

    Official report

  • Reported by Dan Clement · In-house (organization)

    • Leslie Church · Parliamentary Secretary, Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
    Budget with respect to: -investment in community services infrastructure -the community services labour force -housing and homelessness -mental health and other services -enabling measures for the work of charitable and nonprofit sector. Read more

    Official report

  • 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

    Official report

  • CanadaHelps

    Reported by Keira Shaw (Hammond) · Consultant

    • Leslie Church · Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Jobs and Families (Persons with Disabilities), Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
    Explore potential funding opportunities for the development of a digital operating system for the back office functions of charities.

    Official report

  • Reported by Ujwal Ganguly · Consultant

    • Leslie Church · Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Jobs and Families (Persons with Disabilities), Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
    Seek to confirm continued funding for the Centre for Equitable Library Access and the National Network for Equitable Library Service from the government of Canada for accessible reading material for Canadians with print disabilities. 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.