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Meetings with Ernie Klassen 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 Ernie Klassen held office then.

  • Reported by Craig Jangula · Consultant

    • Ernie Klassen · Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Fisheries
    Discuss proposed zoning changes within the Northern Shelf Bio Region to meet ecological and cultural targets and the economic and social impacts these proposed changes will have will have on local communities. Read more

    Official report

  • Reported by Craig Jangula · Consultant

    • Ernie Klassen · Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Fisheries
    Discuss proposed zoning changes within the Northern Shelf Bio Region to meet ecological and cultural targets and the economic and social impacts these proposed changes will have will have on local communities. Read more

    Official report

  • Reported by Craig Jangula · Consultant

    • Ernie Klassen · Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Fisheries
    Discuss proposed zoning changes within the Northern Shelf Bio Region to meet ecological and cultural targets and the economic and social impacts these proposed changes will have will have on local communities. Read more

    Official report

  • Teck Resources Limited

    Reported by Jonathan Price · In-house (corporation)

    and 7 more
    • Rob Morrison · Member of Parliament
    • Taleeb Noormohamed · Member of Parliament
    • Parm Bains · Member of Parliament
    • Patrick Weiler · Member of Parliament
    • Jonathan Wilkinson · Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
    • Paul Moen · Chief of Staff, Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
    • Manjeet Vinning · BC Regional Advisor, Prime Minister's Office (PMO)
    Policies to support the competitiveness of Canada's mining industry

    Official report

  • Anglo American plc

    Reported by Duncan Wanblad · In-house (corporation)

    Providing information regarding announcement of Anglo American’s proposed merger with Teck relevant to obtaining support for Investment Canada Act (ICA) approval. Read more

    Official report

  • Reported by Barbara Barrett · Consultant

    Financial support program during tariff crisis Read more

    Ministerial Directive that Land Border Duty Free Stores are understood as "export" in all departments without exception. Wherever regulation or legislation indicates "export", land border duty free is understood as included.

    Alignment of tobacco excise tax with other export industries

    Official report

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

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

    Official report

  • Reported by David Montpetit · In-house (organization)

    Regulations, policies and programs to support chain efficiency and resiliency in Canada.

    Official report

  • Reported by Susan Smith · Consultant

    Renewal of BC salmon farming licenses in Indigenous territories

    Official report

  • Reported by James Lament · In-house (organization)

    • Ernie Klassen · Member of Parliament for South Surrey—White Rock, Finance Canada (FIN)
    Create a Canada Conservation Investment Fund Establish a new $150 million endowment fund that will create a long-term funding stream to strengthen the capacity of local and regional land trusts to care for natural spaces in perpetuity. By creating an endowment fund, the Canada Conservation Investment Fund will help ensure the long-term care of Canada’s network of privately conserved areas. Read more

    Endorse ACLT as the national representative of regional and local land trusts within the CNPF- Land Trust Conservation Fund (LTCF) to enhance the program through delivery of the outcomes related to expanding protected areas, restoring degraded landscapes, protecting species at risk, adapting to climate change, improving land management, and mobilizing private resources.

    Renew, Expand, and Enhance Canada’s Natural Heritage Conservation Fund (NHCP); Support the renamed NHCP “Delivering the Canadian Nature Protection Fund (CNPF)” at 250M for 5 years with 1:1 match from private sector.

    Official report

  • Reported by Renata Woodward · In-house (organization)

    2. Create a Canada Conservation Investment Fund Establish a new $150 million endowment fund that will create a long-term funding stream to strengthen the capacity of local and regional land trusts to care for natural spaces in perpetuity. By creating an endowment fund, the Canada Conservation Investment Fund will help ensure the long-term care of Canada’s network of privately conserved areas. Read more

    Endorse ACLT as the national representative of regional and local land trusts within the CNPF- Land Trust Conservation Fund (LTCF) to enhance the program through delivery of the outcomes related to expanding protected areas, restoring degraded landscapes, protecting species at risk, adapting to climate change, improving land management, and mobilizing private resources.

    1. Renew, Expand, and Enhance Canada’s Natural Heritage Conservation Fund (NHCP); Support the renamed NHCP “Delivering the Canadian Nature Protection Fund (CNPF)” at 250M for 5 years with 1:1 match from private sector.

    Official report

  • Mowi Canada West

    Reported by Diane Morrison · In-house (corporation)

    Engaging federal government in discussions concerning licensing and tenure policy and regulatory decisions for salmon farming sector in British Columbia.

    Official report

  • University of Victoria

    Reported by Robina Thomas · In-house (organization)

    Advance discussions and supports for UVic’s research centres

    Official report

  • Seaspan Shipyards

    Reported by Stuart McCarthy · Consultant

    • Ernie Klassen · Parliamentary Secretary, Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO)
    • Joël Lightbound · Minister, Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC)
    • Arianne Reza · Deputy Minister, Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC)
    • Elisabeth D'Amours · Director of Operations, Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC)
    Assist in securing and managing defence and coast guard contracts under the National Shipbuilding Strategy (NSS) and other procurement opportunities.

    Official report

  • Reported by John McCarthy · In-house (corporation)

    • Joël Lightbound · Minister, Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC)
    • Ernie Klassen · Parliamentary Secretary, Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO)
    • Ariana Reza · Deputy Minister, Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC)
    Assist in securing and managing defence and coast guard contracts under the National Shipbuilding Strategy (NSS) and other procurement opportunities.

    Official report

  • McKesson Canada

    Reported by Joan Eliasek · In-house (corporation)

    Discuss policy measures to protect Canada's drug supply, distribution, and pharmacy systems against the impact of US tariffs

    Official report

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

    • Ernie Klassen · Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Fisheries
    Transformation of salmon recovery planning, governance and funding for BC. Read more

    Pacific Aquaculture Regulations; The development and implementation of the B.C. aquaculture transition plan and ban on open-net pen fish farms by 2029 and regulations for new closed-containment aquaculture technologies.

    Official report

  • Tlowitsis Nation

    Reported by Emily Szemethy · Consultant

    • Ernie Klassen · Member of Parliament
    • Morgan McCullough · Director of Operations, Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO)
    • Selena McCuaig · Parliamentary Secretary Assistant, Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO)
    Renewal of BC salmon farming licences in Indigenous territories

    Official report

  • Reported by John McCarthy · In-house (corporation)

    and 1 more
    • Pavan Sapra · Director, Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC)
    Assist in securing and managing defence and coast guard contracts under the National Shipbuilding Strategy (NSS) and other procurement opportunities.

    Official report

  • Seaspan Shipyards

    Reported by Stuart McCarthy · Consultant

    • Ron McKinnon · Member of Parliament
    • Jill McKnight · Minister, Veterans Affairs Canada (VAC)
    • Ernie Klassen · Parliamentary Secretary, Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO)
    • Stephen Fuhr · Secretary of State, Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC)
    and 2 more
    • Natasha Kim · Associate Deputy Minister, National Defence (DND)
    • Pavan Sapra · Director of Policy and Operations, Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC)
    Assist in securing and managing defence and coast guard contracts under the National Shipbuilding Strategy (NSS) and other procurement opportunities.

    Official report

  • WaterPower Canada

    Reported by Lorena Patterson · In-house (organization)

    • Ernie Klassen · Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Fisheries
    • Daniel Jennings · Special Assistant, Parliamentary Affairs, Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO)
    Conversations regarding the interpretation of certain clauses of The Fisheries Act that potentially impact the development and operations of some hydropower facilities. Read more

    Conversations regarding financing available for hydropower projects.

    Implementation of the modernized Fisheries Act, and regulations and policies thereunder, as they relate to the operation, refurbishment, and redevelopment of existing hydropower generation stations, and development of new hydropower generation stations.

    Official report

  • Reported by Benoit-Antoine Bacon · In-house (organization)

    and 10 more
    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. Read more

    Advocacy to ensure that proposals to develop or amend federal legislation, regulations, policies or programs that directly or indirectly impact the post-secondary system reflect the needs of universities and support our research and education mission.

    Official report

  • Reported by Jason McLinton · In-house (corporation)

    • Ernie Klassen · Parliamentary Secretary to Fisheries Minister, Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO)
    • Joshua Lindner · Senior Regional Advisor - BC, Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO)
    • Michael Ferguson · Senior Regional Advisor - Maritime, Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO)
    • Kevin McHarg · Director of Operations, Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO)
    Seek improved fisheries science with DFO. Read more

    Advocate for economic and innovation supports to achieve industry growth vision.

    Represent members’ interests in development of regulations under the Fisheries Act

    Advocate for balancing marine conservation with sustainable use as the Government of Canada works towards its marine conservation targets. Participate in regulatory consultations under Oceans Act, National Marine Conservation Areas Act, and Fisheries Act.

    Maintain communications with International trade partners and potential partners.

    Advocate for food security, science and innovation, and the healthy benefits of fish and seafood for the Canadian public.

    Advocate for stability of access and allocation shares as the Government fulfills its Indigenous relations obligations and works to increase Indigenous participation in fisheries. Participate in regulatory consultations under the Fisheries Act.

    Advocate for free trade and work with officials to address non-tariff barriers as they arise.

    Official report

  • Reported by Barbara Barrett · Consultant

    Financial support program during tariff crisis Read more

    Alignment of tobacco excise tax with other export industries

    Ministerial Directive that Land Border Duty Free Stores are understood as "export" in all departments without exception. Wherever regulation or legislation indicates "export", land border duty free is understood as included.

    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.