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Meetings with Kristina Tesser Derksen 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 Kristina Tesser Derksen held office then.

  • Reported by Kim Hollihan · In-house (organization)

    That the federal government enact the Mental Health and Substance Use Health Care for All Parity Act and commit to sustainable funding.

    Official report

  • Reported by Nicholas Aboagye · Consultant

    Amendments to the Food and Drugs Act – Ensure sensible rules for natural health products. Address prohibition on sampling of natural health products directly to the consumer. Implication of Health Canada’s proposed Consumer Health Products Framework. Consideration of the 53 recommendations made in 1998 by the Standing Committee on Health. Read more

    Natural Health Products Regulations – advocacy for fair and consistent interpretation by the regulator. Ensuring plain Language Labeling under the self-care products framework is fair. Advocacy against allowing personal importation of natural health products.

    Oppose amendments to the Food and Drugs Act to extend powers brought in under the 'ProtectCanadians from Unsafe Drugs Act (Vanessa’s Law)' to regulate natural health products.

    Official report

  • Reported by Nicholas Neuheimer · In-house (organization)

    Artificial Intelligence: Demonstrate leadership in AI by providing financial support for the Health Artificial Intelligence Validation Network (HAIVN) to improve the evaluation and regulation of AI in Canada as part of Health Canada’s Medical Devices Directorate regulatory process, for the purpose of improved healthcare, economic development and innovation in Canada. Read more

    Clinical decision support: Support the national integration of Clinical Decision Support (CDS) systems into electronic medical records (EMRs) to ensure that patients receive the right test at the right time.

    Health human resources: Develop a strategy to recruit and retain radiologists, medical radiation technologists, and sonographers as part of a national approach to health human resources to reduce backlogs and improve health services.

    Capital equipment (CT and MRI): Guide a dedicated investment of $2 billion over three years for radiology equipment to improve access to modern medical imaging equipment. Streamline the process for equipment installation and reduce the substantial associated labour costs.

    Official report

  • Equal Voice

    Reported by Laurel Gillespie · In-house (organization)

    Modernization of legislatures are more gender-inclusive, family-friendly and a workplace free from harassment Read more

    Addressing the barriers faced by women and gender diverse people seeking, and serving in elected office, such as financial, harassment, gender bias.

    Research and share information from Equal Voice's election tracker and other research projects and initiatives (e.g. national polling).

    Official report

  • Reported by Anuradha Dugal · In-house (organization)

    Renewal of funding, recommendations for the implementation and measurement of the impact of Canada's National Action Plan on Gender Based Violence

    Official report

  • Whirlpool Canada LP

    Reported by Gary Power · In-house (organization)

    Wholesale distribution - re-manufacturing and refurbishing. Skilled labour development. Increasing productivity and supply chain resiliency.

    Official report

  • Digital Main Street

    Reported by Rob Krauss · Consultant

    and 10 more
    • Ted Falk · Member of Parliament
    • Jenna Sudds · Member of Parliament
    • Marie-France Lalonde · Member of Parliament
    • Sima Acan · Member of Parliament
    • Sima Acan · Member of Parliament
    • Kristina Tesser Derksen · Member of Parliament
    • Claude Guay · Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Energy and Natural Resources
    • Anushka Kurian · Director of Policy, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
    • Runa Angus · Senior Director, Privacy and Data Protection Policy Directorate, House of Commons
    • Sean Phelan · Senior Policy Advisor, House of Commons
    Engage with the government on small business matters, including the importance of digital tools to small business growth and advocate for balanced policymaking that preserves effective digital advertising, audience-building and personalized business solutions for small businesses Read more

    Official report

  • Pelmorex Corp.

    Reported by Maureen Rogers · In-house (corporation)

    Development of standards for public alerting and warning systems and the establishment of a National Public Alerting System. Immediate and long-term funding for the National Public Alerting System. Read more

    Policies that ensure stronger industrial support for Canadian media companies by diverting existing and future advertising and marketing spending to Canadian media.

    Seeking funding for Services of Exceptional Importance through the Department of Canadian Heritage.

    Official report

  • Reported by Deborah Flint · In-house (corporation)

    Engagement with respect to planning, development and construction of Pearson LIFT Read more

    Proposal related to the implementation of Arrivals Duty Free to permit the sale of duty free goods at Canadian airports to international travellers upon arrival

    Official report

  • Reported by Albert Fledderus · Consultant

    Seek to maintain Canada’s current position on agriculture and supply management Read more

    Government not grant any additional access to our Canadian dairy market in any future free trade agreement and protect Canadian sovereignty in future trade deals.

    Official report

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

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

    Official report

  • Aquatic Sport Council

    Reported by Delaney Groves · Consultant

    Discussion with officials with regards to the construction of 50 meter pools in Ontario.

    Official report

  • Aquatic Sport Council

    Reported by Brian Teefy · Consultant

    Discussion with officials with regards to the construction of 50 meter pools in Ontario.

    Official report

  • Reported by Samuel Buteau · Consultant

    Issues related to artificial superintelligence, loss of control and other risks posed by artificial intelligence systems.

    Official report

  • Reported by Ron Lemaire · In-house (organization)

    A Food Policy for Canada - In respect to the governance structure of the Food Policy, establishing a consumption target for fresh fruits and vegetables, increasing access to healthy food, and ensuring economic growth. Read more

    National Food Security Strategy– in respect of strengthening the systems that support the safe, timely movement and distribution of fresh fruit and vegetable products across Canada’s borders and domestic supply chains.

    Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement

    National School Food Program - Improve and increase access to the nutritious food all students need and supporting food insecure households

    Official report

  • Reported by Julie Mailhot · In-house (organization)

    and 17 more
    • Bardish Chagger · Member of Parliament
    • Judy A. Sgro · Member of Parliament
    • Dan Albas · Member of Parliament
    • Andréanne Larouche · Member of Parliament
    • Stephen Fuhr · Secretary of State, Defence Procurement
    • Kristina Tesser Derksen · Member of Parliament
    • Brendan Hanley · Member of Parliament
    • Marianne Dandurand · Member of Parliament
    • James Christie · Director of Policy, Minister's Office, Transport Canada (TC)
    • Eli Zima Luste · Special Assistant, Transport Canada (TC)
    • Selena McCuaig · Regional Advisor, Ontario, House of Commons
    • Raj Gill · Regional Advisor (West & North), Transport Canada (TC)
    • Owen Crawford-Lem · Policy Advisor, Transport Canada (TC)
    • Bibi Hakim · Sr. Parliamentary Affairs and Issues Advisor, Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC)
    • Sofiya Sapeha · Press Secretary, Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC)
    • Pat Duncan · Senator, Senate of Canada
    • Mohamed-Iqbal Ravalia · Senator, Senate of Canada
    Discussion on government investment in infrastructure for remote and northern airports.

    Official report

  • Reported by Mary Bonn · In-house (organization)

    S-238

    Aligning Canada's financial system with the climate science. Recommendations: climate taxonomy, sustainable investment guidelines that exclude fossil fuels, climate-aligned transition plans, emissions targets, disclosure requirements regarding climate-related financial risk, tighter regulations surrounding who can be on boards of federally regulated entities, factoring climate risk into capital adequacy requirements, Sustainable Development Working Group. Read more

    Bill S-238, the Climate-Aligned Finance Act. Bill S-238, which was developed through extensive consultation with national and international experts, provides a practical framework to mobilize finances toward projects that meaningfully reduce emissions; mitigate systemic climate risks threatening our economy; and promote transparency and accountability, helping investors make informed decisions. Citizens' Climate Lobby Canada is currently advocating for the bill to be passed by the Senate and sent to the House of Commons.

    Industrial carbon pricing in Canada. Industrial carbon pricing gives large industrial emitters an incentive to reduce emissions that cause climate change. Points of discussion: commitment to annual price increases, periodic review of provincial and territorial systems, oversupply of emission reduction credits, offset credits, transparency, expanded scope of the federal Benchmark, potential conflicts with the Alberta-Canada MOU.

    Official report

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

    Concerns regarding climate

    Official report

  • Reported by Dan Pfeffer · Consultant

    Engagement regarding tax filing policies, and the tax filing season.

    Official report

  • MNP LLP

    Reported by Jason Tuffs · In-house (organization)

    Proposed legislative changes related to tax fairness, complexity and compliance affecting Canadian-controlled private corporations (CCPC) and small and medium enterprise market in Canada Read more

    Official report

  • Reported by Darrell Petras · In-house (organization)

    Innovation, Science, Economic Development (ISED) Strategic Response Fund (SRF) - Funding renewal under SRF funding will allow CAAIN to sustain momentum in network-building and accelerate the growth, adoption, and commercialization of agricultural technologies that enhance productivity, competitiveness, and outcomes for Canadian producers, while advancing food sovereignty, security, and affordability. The funding will expand AI-driven tools, national agriculture data capacity, and innovation adoption through connected smart and commercial farms. It will also support Indigenous and remote community food systems, and reduce waste through precision technologies. Read more

    Official report

  • Reported by Paulina Chow · In-house (organization)

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

    Official report

  • H&R Block Canada, Inc.

    Reported by Peter Bruno · In-house (corporation)

    Automated tax filing - discussions with government officials on the proposal to implement automated tax filing in Canada.

    Official report

  • Celiac Canada

    Reported by Melissa Secord · In-house (organization)

    and 28 more
    Celiac Canada is asking Health Canada to implement changes to fortification of gluten-free flour to the equivalence of gluten-containing flours and seek modernization of gluten-free regulations. Read more

    Public awareness of celiac disease in Canada to help improve diagnosis rates and improve quality of life.

    National School Food Program, inclusive food policies for people with celiac disease.

    Research to help find, treat and cure celiac disease to improve quality of life of those afflicted.

    Seniors health, access to safe food in long term care and assisted living facilities

    Monitoring access to safe gluten-free food for Canadians with celiac disease.

    Request amendments to the Income Tax Act to help remove the administrative barriers preventing Canadians affected by celiac disease from claiming the excess (incremental) cost of gluten-free products as a medical expense under section 118.2(2)(r) of the Act.

    Official report

  • Reported by Michael McDonald · In-house (corporation)

    The Bruce Trail Conservancy (BTC) aligns its federal advocacy with Canada’s national commitment to conserve 30 percent of lands and waters by 2030.  We believe the Bruce Trail’s conservation corridor as a vital contribution to this target and that protecting near urban nature should be a high priority withing the target.  Our primary lobby goal is securing financial support for land acquisition, and to strengthen policies that protect habitat for species at risk, and goals to address climate change and the biodiversity crises. 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.