Meetings with David Bexte reported by registered lobbyists. Lobbyists must report every oral, arranged meeting with an MP, minister or other designated public office holder.
Cathay Wagantall · Member of Parliament, House of Commons
Elizabeth Marshall · Senator, Senate of Canada
Ensure that federal ZEV policies support consumer uptake and demand, and comprehend the integrated nature of the auto industry and the need for alignment with U.S. federal ZEV policies and programs.Read more
Working to secure market access for Canadian canola productsRead more
Supporting multi-lateral and bi-lateral trade negotiations and the implementation of existing agreements to reduce tariffs and non-tariff trade barriers on canola and its products.
Advancing biofuels policy and the benefits of biofuels for canola farmers, processors, and rural communities.
Regulatory Cooperation Council Agenda - alignment of Canada/ US regulations for livestock transport, product approval and border livestock inspection requirementRead more
Temporary Foreign Workers Program - National Occupation Codes for herd persons, development of new agriculture and fisheries labour program, housing requirements for TFW.
Trade policy and regulations as it relates to import and export of cattle to the United States and increased market access to global markets for Canadian beef products.
Canadian Agriculture Policy - business risk management programming, environmental programming, Canada Food Policy
Temporary Foreign Workers Program - National Occupation Codes for herds person. Development of new agriculture and fisheries labour program. Housing requirements for TFW.Read more
Regulatory Cooperation Council Agenda - alignment with US regulations for livestock transport, product approval and border livestock inspection requirements
Canadian Agriculture Policy - business risk management programming, environmental programming,
Canada Food Policy
Trade policy and regulations as it relates to import and export of cattle to the United States and increased market access to global markets for for Canadian beef products
Environment and international trade: to advance the good management practices that are implemented on canola farms that contribute to environmental stewardship and competitive markets for farmers and to advance the canola biodiesel market domestically and abroad. Canada's Clean Fuel Regulations incentivizes the use of canola-based biofuels.Read more
Agricultural trade: multi and bi-lateral trade negotiations to maintain and expand opportunities for canola farmers through reduction in tariffs and non-tariff trade barriers. Provide farmers necessary support through trade disruptions. Support the modernization of the World Trade Organization (WTO) as a mechanism to promote rules-based trade. Support additional government resources to help solve technical trade barriers. Inter-provincial regulations support canola production, market access, and growth.
Environment and international trade: to advance the good management practices that are implemented on canola farms that contribute to environmental stewardship and competitive markets for farmers and to advance the canola biodiesel market domestically and abroad. Canada's Clean Fuel Regulations incentivizes the use of canola-based biofuels.Read more
Agricultural Trade - Support multi-lateral and bi-lateral trade negotiations and policies that provide more free and open access to existing and new markets through reduced tariffs and non-tariff trade barriers on canola and its products. Provide farmers necessary support through trade disruptions. Support the modernization of the World Trade Organization (WTO) as a mechanism to promote rules-based trade. Support additional government resources to help solve technical trade barriers.
Engagement with the federal government regarding the review and approval process for agricultural products falling under the jurisdiction of the Pest Management Regulatory Agency.Read more
Consultation with government officials regarding mitigation and preventative measures of aquatic invasive species
Discussion around the Fisheries Act and associated regulations and policies; particular discussion around impacts and interactions with irrigation operations and infrastructure in Alberta.
Discussions with government regarding irrigation, water management, climate risk adaptation and infrastructure
Discussion around the Fisheries Act and associated regulations and policies; particular discussion around impacts and interactions with irrigation operations and infrastructure in Alberta.Read more
Engagement with the federal government regarding the review and approval process for agricultural products falling under the jurisdiction of the Pest Management Regulatory Agency.
Discussions with government regarding irrigation, water management, climate risk adaptation and infrastructure
A reporting structure change for the Canadian Food Inspection Agency so that it reports solely to the Ministry of Agriculture on matters that are low risk to humans, animals and the environment.
International trade negotiations and discussions: Influence discussions, negotiations and implementation of free trade agreements related to meat product issues within the Trans Pacific Partnership negotiations, Canada-EU Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement implementation, Canada-Korea free trade agreement implementation, Canada-ASEAN free trade agreement negotiations, Canada-Indonesia free trade agreement negotiations, Canada-China trade discussions.Read more
Temporary Foreign Worker Program: As it relates to the eligibility and application process and fees.
Seek changes to Standards of Identity for meat products incorporated by reference into the Safe Food for Canadians Regulations.
The RCMP's core responsibilities, Federal Policing, Contract and Indigenous Policing and Specialized Policing Services, in respect to promoting investments, resources, modernization and contract renewals.Read more
International development and international relations. Discussion on the importance of focusing on food security in humanitarian efforts, in light of the expected cuts to development funding. Additionally, discussion on the importance of official development assistance (ODA), alongside trade and economic stability to Canada, highlighting that ODA facilitates other aspects of international relationships.Read more
Communicating with the Government of Canada about (i) the process for amending the Impact Assessment Act, S.C. 2019, c. 28, s. 1, and (ii) potential amendments to the Impact Assessment Act, including the repeal and replacement of those provisions enacted by Bill C-69 in 2019.Read more
Communicating with the Government of Canada about the Oil Tanker Moratorium Act, S.C. 2019, c. 26, which was formally enacted following the passage of Bill C-48 in 2019, including as it relates to the repeal of the current ban on marine vessels transporting oil and gas.
Communicating with the Government of Canada about its methane strategy, including its (draft) Oil and Gas Methane Regulations, more specifically those sections that relate to (i) a proposed methane emissions cap for the upstream oil and gas sector and (ii) a proposed international methane emission inventory.
Communicating with the Government of Canada about the creation of investment tax credits for capital invested in carbon capture, utilization and storage (CCUS) projects and for capital invested in enhanced oil recovery (EOR) projects.
Communicating with the Government of Canada about “An Act to enact the Free Trade and Labour Mobility in Canada Act and the Building Canada Act”), also known as the “One Canadian Economy Act”, which was enacted by Bill C-5 in 2025, more specifically as it relates to the oil and gas sector.
Communicating with the Government of Canada to request that the Government not proceed with the proposed regulatory framework to cap emissions from upstream oil and natural gas sector, and instead work with industry and provinces on other effective and collaborative solutions to deliver emission reductions.
Sustainable Resource Development: Seek to ensure that any environmental legislative or regulatory modifications affecting resource development are grounded in the principles of sound science/evidence-based decision-making and efficiency of regulatory process. These include the implementation of the new Impact Assessment Act (IAA), the Fisheries Act, and the Canadian Navigable Waters Act (CNWA), as well as further developments under the Species at Risk Act (SARA). Seek also to ensure that a meaningful role is facilitated for local Indigenous communities in the environmental monitoring of resource operations.Read more
International Nuclear Co-operation: Advocate for the completion and implementation of Nuclear Co-operation Agreements and related protocols facilitating the export of Canadian uranium, nuclear products and technologies for civilian purposes to countries the Government of Canada recognizes as legitimate participants in the nuclear energy sector.
International Trade Policy: Encourage the Government of Canada to support Canadian business by fostering positive trade relations and facilitating commercial opportunities with key export markets, and by taking action to protect and defend Canadian companies when foreign governments treat them unfairly.
The NFA’s main goals are the repeal and replacement of the Firearms Act (Bill C-68), which was introduced into Canadian Parliament in 1995 (Now called "Chapter 39 of the 1995 Statutes of Canada"), the promotion of marksmanship and firearm safety and the protection of the right to hunt, and self-defence and property rights.Read more
We lobby to help advocate for the needs of the sugar beet farmers in the areas of; business risk management programs such as Agri-Stability, international trade- Free Trade Agreements, domestic trade, consumer issues such as labeling, carbon levy exemptions, and rate of tax.Read more
Advocating for a fair and efficient railway transportation system that serves the needs of grain producers.Read more
Greenhouse Gas Pollution Pricing Act, with respect to supporting farmer competitiveness and further enabling farmers' role as climate solution providers.
Grain research and development, particularly ensuring that AAFC is properly staffed and resourced, continues downstream research, return to former levels of research funding, and modernize their R&D infrastructure and technology.
Capital Gains Inclusion Rate, specifically as it relates to intergenerational transfers and family farms.
Communicating regarding the Government of Canada's policies on decarbonization within the oil and gas sector.Read more
Communicating regarding the Government of Canada's proposed enhanced methane regulations, "Regulations Amending the Regulations Respecting Reduction in the Release of Methane and Certain Volatile Organic Compounds (Upstream Oil and Gas Sector)."
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.
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