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Meetings with John Zerucelli 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 John Zerucelli held office then.

  • CANADIAN CANCER SOCIETY

    Reported by Andrea Seale · In-house (organization)

    • John Zerucelli · Secretary of State (Labour), Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
    Canadian Partnership Against Cancer, as it relates to continued federal funding & long term investment in health research through Canadian Institutes of Health Research. Read more

    Canadian Institutes of Health Research as it relates to continued federal funding & long term investment in health research/ clinical trials.

    Data as it relates to all health and cancer data policy, planning and outcomes.

    Official report

  • Take a Hike Foundation

    Reported by Rhys Matthew · Consultant

    • John Zerucelli · MP for Etobicoke North
    • Colin Renyolds · MP for Elmwood-Transcona, House of Commons
    Expand Take a Hike Foundation Program across the country. Read more

    Secure funding to support existing operations and allow foundation to scale across the country.

    Official report

  • 350.org

    Reported by Atiya Jaffar · In-house (organization)

    All development to move forward in partnership with and with the full consent of Indigenous communities that directly benefit from new projects on their territories. Read more

    Mass investment in public programs that employ people doing the essential work of retrofitting our homes, operating rapid transit, restoring natural ecosystems, building a 100% renewable powered grid, and other critical work.

    A legislated roadmap to achieve 100% affordable, reliable, renewable power for all by 2035 by strengthening clean energy regulations.

    Maximum resourcing and direct support for Indigenous-owned and Indigenous-led renewable energy projects.

    Binding emissions reduction targets, an ambitious emissions cap, and a robust plan to rapidly transition us off fossil fuels that are poisoning our planet and our health.

    Official report

  • Colleges and Institutes Canada

    Reported by Pari Johnston · In-house (organization)

    Share with officials how colleges can support Canada’s training and workforce development needs to meet Canada’s biggest challenges.

    Official report

  • Canadian Institute of Steel Construction

    Reported by Christopher Loomis · In-house (organization)

    • John Zerucelli · Secretary of State (Labour), Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
    Free and Fair Trade through: - Federal government improvements to and enforcement of the Special Import Measures Act (SIMA) - Federal government enforcement and support of the Canadian International Trade Tribunal (CITT) rulings for the benefit of Canadian companies and their employees - Increased penalties, boarder resources and enforcement to prevent trade circumvention - International and Canadian tariffs Read more

    Fair & Equitable Access for Canadian Companies to Canadian Infrastructure Construction Projects: - Minimum Canadian Content - Procurement Bid Balancing - Climate/carbon procurement - Procurement Reciprocity

    Official report

  • Air Line Pilots Association, International

    Reported by Tim Perry · In-house (organization)

    • John Zerucelli · Secretary of State for Labour, Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
    Canada Labour Code, Part I: Industrial relations

    Official report

  • Microsoft Canada Inc.

    Reported by Matthew Milton · In-house (corporation)

    • John Zerucelli · Member of Parliament, Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
    Policies or programs related to innovation, the digital economy and the adoption of information, communication technologies and AI.

    Official report

  • Sanofi Vaccines Canada Ltd.

    Reported by Kate Winchester · In-house (corporation)

    Support of the promotion of biotechnology and science education and innovation in Canada

    Official report

  • Innovative Medicines Canada

    Reported by Bettina Hamelin · In-house (organization)

    • John Zerucelli · Member of Parliament, and Secretary of State for Labour
    Policy measures to ensure security of drug supply in Canada and preserve Canada's attractiveness for biopharmaceutical launches, including in response to foreign pricing regulations Read more

    Official report

  • Joint Electrical Promotion Plan

    Reported by Samira Levesque · Consultant

    • John Zerucelli · Secretary of State (Labour), Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
    • Noémie Fiset-Tremblay · Chief of Staff, Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
    • Keagan McNeil · Senior Operations Advisor, Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
    Develop and implement a political lobby campaign to achieve federal funding for the priorities of JEPP (Joint Electrical Promotion Plan) and its partners IBEW CCO (International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers-Construction Council of Ontario), ECAO (Electrical Contractors Association of Ontario), and NETCO (National Electrical Trade Council) Read more

    Official report

  • Forest Products Association of Canada

    Reported by Derek Nighbor · In-house (organization)

    • John Zerucelli · Secretary of State for Labour, Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
    Federal policies and programs supporting youth employment, workforce participation, and career development opportunities connected to Canada’s forest sector. Read more

    Federal workforce development and labour market policies affecting employment in Canada’s forest sector, including skills development, labour mobility, immigration pathways, and workforce supports.

    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.

    Official report

  • Unifor

    Reported by Lana Payne · In-house (organization)

    • John Zerucelli · Secretary of State (Labour), Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
    Advocating to protect Canadian jobs including through the adoption of "Buy Canadian" and "Sell Here, Build Here" polices; worker-centered industrial strategies and the promotion of good union jobs. Read more

    Official report

  • Canadian Vehicle Manufacturers' Association

    Reported by Brian Kingston · In-house (organization)

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

    Bilateral and plurilateral trade agreements that comprehend the North American integration of the automotive industry.

    Official report

  • Collège Boréal d’arts appliqués et de technologie

    Reported by Daniel Giroux · In-house (organization)

    and 64 more
    Le Collège Boréal, en tant que membre de Collèges Ontario, l’association provinciale des 24 collèges publics en Ontario, fait connaître le réseau collégial et le rôle qu’il peut jouer dans la formation de la main?d’œuvre pour appuyer les plans du gouvernement fédéral, ainsi que sa contribution au développement économique, notamment par la recherche appliquée. Read more

    Official report

  • Red River College Polytechnic

    Reported by Fred Meier · In-house (organization)

    • John Zerucelli · Secretary of State, Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
    • Noémie Fiset-Tremblay · Chief of Staff, Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
    • Keagan McNeil · Senior Advisor of Operations and Communications, Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
    Discussion on skilled trades training, apprenticeship capacity, and federal workforce development funding.

    Official report

  • International Union of Operating Engineers

    Reported by John Downey · In-house (organization)

    • John Zerucelli · Secretary of State (Labour), Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
    • Ginette Lavack · Member of Parliament
    • Noemie Fiset-Tremblay · Chief of Staff to the Secretary of State (Labour), Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
    Discuss the impact of U.S. tariffs on the Canadian jobs and the economy Read more

    Advocating for a program to promote labour mobility between areas of higher unemployment and labour shortages. This program would grant favoured tax status to participants (workers) in the construction and maintenance sector travelling to obtain full time employment in a trade deemed to be experiencing labour shortages.

    Advocate for support the future and livelihood of oil and gas workers and their communities as Canada moves to a low-carbon economy.

    Advocate for support of Enbridge's Sunrise Expansion Program (T-South).

    Advocating for increased funding to the apprenticeship incentive grant and completion grant and the Union Innovation Training Program (UTIP)

    Official report

  • Canadian Union of Public Employees

    Reported by Mark Hancock · In-house (organization)

    and 9 more
    • Tamara Kronis · Member of Parliament
    • Heather McPherson · Member of Parliament
    • Patty Hadju · Minister of Jobs and Families, Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
    • Paul Moen · Staff- Melanie Joly, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
    • Ian Foucher · Ministry staff, Finance Canada (FIN)
    • Hassan Yussuff · Senator, Senate of Canada
    • Soha Samii · Regional Advisor for Western Canada, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
    • Kyle Fox · Deputy Director of Policy, Finance Canada (FIN)
    • Fahim Khan · Senior Policy Advisor, Finance Canada (FIN)
    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, and emerging-sector programs; and research and innovation at public universities. Read more

    Official report

  • The Provincial Building and Construction Trades Council of Ontario (PBCTCO)

    Reported by Lindsay Maskell · Consultant

    • John Zerucelli · Secretary of State, Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
    • Noémie Fiset-Tremblay · Chief of Satff, Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
    Arranging meeting to discuss sustainable pathways for training, certification and career advancement in the skilled trades.

    Official report

  • Canadian Union of Public Employees

    Reported by Mark Hancock · In-house (organization)

    and 3 more
    • Zoe Royer · Member of Parliament
    • Jordan Barrett-Choy · Parliamentary Affairs Advisor, Veterans Affairs Canada (VAC)
    • Nick Sushko · West and North Regional Advisor, Veterans Affairs Canada (VAC)
    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, and emerging-sector programs; and research and innovation at public universities. Read more

    Official report

  • Unifor

    Reported by Lana Payne · In-house (organization)

    • John Zerucelli · Secretary of State (Labour), Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
    National Telecommunications Plan - with respect to the regulation and affordability of telecommunication services.

    Official report

  • Canadian Nuclear Association

    Reported by George Christidis · In-house (organization)

    Advocating for federal support (financial, regulatory and policy) to develop and deploy large/small nuclear and fuel initiatives.

    Official report

  • Canadian Union of Public Employees British Columbia (CUPE BC)

    Reported by Karen Ranalletta · In-house (organization)

    Communications with Members of Parliament and senior ministerial staff regarding federal policies, programs, and funding related to post-secondary education and skills training. Advocacy will focus on increased federal investment and national coordination of trades and vocational education and training; professional, technical, information technology, and emerging-sector programs; and research and innovation at public universities, colleges, institutes, and polytechnics. Read more

    Official report

  • Canadian Home Builders' Association

    Reported by Kevin Lee · In-house (organization)

    • John Zerucelli · Secretary of State for Labour, Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
    Update the federal immigration system to proactively attract much-needed skilled workers in residential construction. Read more

    Government policies to encourage more Canadians to consider a career in the skilled trades and support the apprenticeship system.

    Official report

  • Canadian Union of Public Employees

    Reported by Rudolph Damas · Consultant

    • John Zerucelli · Secretary of State (Labour), Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
    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

    Official report

  • Canadian Centre for Caregiving Excellence - Azrieli Foundation

    Reported by Liviya Mendelsohn · In-house (organization)

    • John Zerucelli · Member of Parliament, Secretary of State for Labour
    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

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.