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Meetings with Fares Al Soud 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 Fares Al Soud held office then.

  • Reported by Jessica Fisher · Consultant

    Changes to the Endowment Incentives Program of the Canada Cultural Investment Fund related to the cap on maximum funding Read more

    New funding programs created by Canada Council for the Arts

    Official report

  • Reported by Jessica Fisher · Consultant

    Government funding for the orchestra sector, notably through the Canada Council for the Arts, Department of Canadian Heritage, and FedDev Ontario.

    Official report

  • Canadian Opera Company

    Reported by Jessica Fisher · Consultant

    Increased funding through the Canada Council for the Arts Read more

    Increased funding for the Canada Cultural Investment Fund

    Official report

  • Reported by Suzanne Acton-Gervais · In-house (organization)

    Interprovincial Insurance Licensing Recognition: Advocating for mutual recognition of travel insurance licensing across provinces and territories to eliminate trade barriers, reduce regulatory duplication, and improve consumer access to licensed travel insurance professionals. Read more

    Workforce Development and Training: National workforce development initiatives to support the growth of the travel and tourism industry through professional development programs, certification standards, and training accessibility

    Passenger Experience Enhancement: Advocating for improved passenger experience standards across all modes of transportation, including accessibility improvements, enhanced customer service protocols, and streamlined travel processes, and expanded trusted traveller program.

    Canada-US Trade Relations: Supporting the retail travel industry as it navigates increasingly complex Canada-U.S. relationships, including the impacts of potential tariffs and trade disruptions on the travel sector

    Recognition of Travel Industry Regulations: Recognition of consumer protection for travellers from the current regulated provinces of B.C., Ontario and Quebec, to non-regulated provinces and territories

    Official report

  • DWCC

    Reported by Brendan Mackay · Consultant

    • Fares Al Soud · Member of Parliament
    • Sharon Burey · Senator, Senate of Canada
    • Yonah Martin · Senator, Senate of Canada
    DWCC is actively seeking grants to support programs that improve wireless communication access and services for Deaf, Deaf-Blind, and Hard of Hearing Canadians. These efforts aim to advance equitable access to telecommunications through sustainable funding for accessibility-focused initiatives. Read more

    Official report

  • Reported by Paul Fogolin · In-house (organization)

    Intellectual Property as Foundation of Innovation – Maintain strong copyright protection to encourage investment and international competitiveness. Read more

    Digital Trade – Promote tariff-free digital trade, open data flows, and recognition of digital goods under trade agreements like CUSMA and the Indo-Pacific Strategy.

    Bringing Talent into Canada – Maintain fast, predictable Global Talent Stream processes and immigration pathways for specialized roles in the video game sector.

    Copyright & Intellectual Property – Maintain strong technological protection measures (TPMs) and copyright frameworks to safeguard creative investment and prevent piracy.

    Player Safety – Promote evidence-based frameworks to address harmful online behaviour while recognizing the structured nature of video games.

    Games as Next-Generation Creative Exports – Include video games in trade missions, export programs, and creative-industry promotion efforts.

    Visibility in Trade & Cultural Promotion – Recognize video games as a key part of Canada’s creative diplomacy and export strategy.

    Official report

  • Reported by Liane Roy · Consultant

    Loi sur les langues officielles - son application et sa mise en oeuvre -particulièrement les Parties IV,V et VII Read more

    Politique sur l'utilisation des langues officielles pour les communications avec le public et la prestation des services

    Official report

  • Reported by Alain Dupuis · In-house (organization)

    Loi sur les langues officielles - son application et sa mise en oeuvre - particulièrement les Parties IV,V et VII Read more

    Politique sur l'utilisation des langues officielles pour les communications avec le public et la prestation des services

    Official report

  • Reported by Sherry McNeil · In-house (organization)

    and 22 more
    • Andrew Lawton · Member of the House of Commons
    • Ziad Aboultaif · Member of Parliament
    • Aslam Rana · Member of the House of Commons
    • Chris Lewis · Member of Parliament
    • Sonia Sidhu · Member of Parliament
    • Kristina Tesser Derksen · Member of the House of Commons
    • Amanpreet S. Gill · Member of the House of Commons
    • Buckley Belanger · Secretary of State (Rural Development), Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
    • Fares Al Soud · Member of Parliament
    • Kelly Block · Member of Parliament
    • Brad Vis · Member of Parliament
    • Jacob Mantle · Member of the House of Commons
    • Nabil Jaafari · Parliamentary Assistant, House of Commons
    • Onurcan Gokkaya · Manager of Stakeholder Relations, Global Affairs Canada (GAC)
    • Galen Richardson · Senior Advisor, Stakeholder Relations, Privy Council Office (PCO)
    • Elysee Atangana · Policy advisor, Privy Council Office (PCO)
    • Joseph Leong · Stakeholder Relations Advisor, House of Commons
    • Jared Borgersen · Policy Advisor, House of Commons
    • Brett Szmul · Senior Policy Advisor, Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
    • Larry Brock · Member of the House of Commons, House of Commons
    • Matthew O'Connell · Deputy Director Financial Sector Policy, Finance Canada (FIN)
    • Alana Powell · Senior Policy Advisor, Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
    Allow RRSP withdrawals for the purchase of a new or existing business. Read more

    Ensure franchised small businesses are treated equitably under federal policy by recognizing franchisees as independent small businesses, in eligibility for government support programs and in environmental regulatory requirements, including the Federal Plastics Registry.

    Increase the Small Business Deduction Threshold from its current level of $500,000 to between $650,000 and $750,000

    Inform the Federal Government of the need for the Temporary Foreign Worker Program for the 78,000 franchised small business owners across Canada, ensuring they have the workers necessary to operate their businesses effectively and support the growth of the local, provincial, and national economy.

    Introduction of a federal Career Extension Tax Credit allowing Canadians aged 60 and older to earn up to $65,000 in total income before the credit begins phasing out at 15 cents per dollar above that threshold. This change would allow older Canadians to engage in part-time work without pushing them into the next tax bracket.

    Official report

  • Peoples Group

    Reported by Maryam Mughal · Consultant

    Engage the Government of Canada on issues related to regulated payment systems.

    Official report

  • Cogeco inc.

    Reported by Jonathon Greenberg · Consultant

    and 1 more
    Committee appearance related to CHPC study on broadcasting and telecommunications-related matters.

    Official report

  • Reported by Paul Fogolin · In-house (organization)

    Bringing Talent into Canada – Maintain fast, predictable Global Talent Stream processes and immigration pathways for specialized roles in the video game sector. Read more

    Retaining Talent in Canada – Ensure permanent residency programs (e.g., Express Entry) recognize digital occupations to retain global talent.

    Healthy Play & Digital Literacy – Promote balanced, informed engagement through education and digital-literacy initiatives for youth and families.

    Digital Trade – Promote tariff-free digital trade, open data flows, and recognition of digital goods under trade agreements like CUSMA and the Indo-Pacific Strategy.

    Player Safety – Promote evidence-based frameworks to address harmful online behaviour while recognizing the structured nature of video games.

    Foreign Investment – Support transparent, predictable implementation of Investment Canada Act reforms that maintain investor confidence in creative industries.

    Domestic Skills Development (STEAM) – Strengthen post-secondary alignment with industry needs through digital-skills training and partnerships.

    Visibility in Trade & Cultural Promotion – Recognize video games as a key part of Canada’s creative diplomacy and export strategy.

    Games as Next-Generation Creative Exports – Include video games in trade missions, export programs, and creative-industry promotion efforts.

    Official report

  • Reported by Liane Roy · Consultant

    Politique sur l'utilisation des langues officielles pour les communications avec le public et la prestation des services Read more

    Loi sur les langues officielles - son application et sa mise en oeuvre -particulièrement les Parties IV,V et VII

    Official report

  • Reported by Bibi Wasiimah Joomun · In-house (organization)

    • Patty Hajdu · Minister of Jobs and Families, Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
    • Anna Gainey · Secretary of State of Canada, Privy Council Office (PCO)
    • Fares Al Soud · Member of Parliament
    Canada Student Grants Program with respect to increasing per-student, need-based funding provided by the program Read more

    The Canada Student Financial Assistance Program, with respect to ensuring the weekly loan limit rises with the needs of students by increasing the weekly loan limit amount from $210 to $300.

    Official report

  • NATURE CANADA

    Reported by Emily McMillan · In-house (organization)

    Convention on Biodiversity To promote the conservation of biodiversity, the sustainable use of its components, and the fair and equitable sharing of benefits arising out of the utilization of genetic resources Read more

    Official report

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

    Advocating for the protection of freedom of religion in Canada and with respect to the reasonable accommodation of religious observances. Read more

    Advocating for policy initiatives related to combating Islamophobia and discrimination; Supporting various programs to protect fundamental freedoms in Canada.

    Official report

  • Unifor

    Reported by Lana Payne · In-house (organization)

    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

  • TRIUMF

    Reported by Nigel Smith · In-house (organization)

    Advocating for modern systems and mechanisms to support Canada's network of large science infrastructure Read more

    Providing regular updates on TRIUMF’s operations, programs, and capabilities as per by the laboratory's agreements with the federal government

    Promoting TRIUMF's successes and achievements in the context of the laboratory's five-year plan and 20-year vision documents, the former of which is the primary vehicle that supports the laboratory's core operational funding which traditionally comes in five year allocations via the federal budget

    Official report

  • 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

  • Reported by Yara Shoufani · In-house (organization)

    C-233

    Advocating for Canada to end arms transfers to third party states through the US Loophole in EIPA. Reform Canada's arms control regime to be better compliant with the Arms Trade treaty. Vote for Private Member's Bill C-233 An Act to Amend the Export and Import Permits Act. Read more

    Official report

  • Justice For All Canada

    Reported by Taha Ghayyur · In-house (organization)

    and 1 more
    Justice For All Canada regularly participates in the review and consultation on Policies, Program, legislation, bills and resolutions that impact human rights for Muslim, Indigenous communities, as well as other religious and ethnic minorities facing oppression within the scope of the organization. We communicate with Members of Parliament, committees, and ministries and are part of hearings on such matters. Read more

    Official report

  • Copibec

    Reported by Stefania Valente Gaudrault · Consultant

    C-2744-1

    Législation et réglementation concernant le droit d'auteur dans l'industrie de l'édition du livre au Québec. Read more

    Législation et réglementation concernant l'utilisation de l'intelligence artificielle au Canada, y compris le projet de loi C-27, la Loi sur l'intelligence artificielle et les données.

    Official report

  • Reported by Lesley Davidson · In-house (organization)

    YMCA Health & Fitness Centre infrastructure, with respect to funding

    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 Abbey Martynes · Consultant

    Introduction to the federal government to discuss St. John Ambulance Canada's health and public safety initiatives and programs.

    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.