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Meetings with James Bezan 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 James Bezan held office then.

  • The Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs

    Reported by Noah Shack · In-house (organization)

    and 35 more
    Equip police departments to counter hate crimes and support targeted communities by providing additional resources to bolster existing police hate crime and community liaison units. Where such units do not exist, funding should be provided to establish them. Read more

    Establish a security rebate program for places of worship, schools and community centres. Institutions that pay for security personnel (such as guards from licensed companies or paid duty police officers) could submit those receipts with their annual filing to Canada Revenue Agency and be reimbursed for a portion of the total cost.

    Hate speech and internet-based hate: For Canada to adopt policies – either/and through legislation or policies adjustments that will provide measurable standards for internet-based dissemination of hate speech, including explicit provisions within the Crimical Code and/or the Human Rights Act.

    Official report

  • TELUS Corporation

    Reported by Darren Entwistle · In-house (corporation)

    Advocacy regarding improving resilience and redundancy in TELUS’ network, including the potential to expand remote network connectivity and build out critical infrastructure in the North. Read more

    Official report

  • Canadian Media Producers Association

    Reported by Reynolds Mastin · In-house (organization)

    Broadcasting polices, including policies related to Canadian programming expenditures, digital media, and independently-produced programming. Read more

    Seeking to ensure the interests of Canada’s independent producers are considered in any amendments to the Broadcasting Act, Telecommunications Act, or Copyright Act.

    Broadcasting regulations, including regulations related to Canadian programming.

    Canada Income Tax Act relating to Canadian Film or Video Production Tax Credit program and to Film or Video Production Services Tax Credit Program

    Official report

  • Canadian Cattle Association

    Reported by Dennis Laycraft · In-house (organization)

    Farm policy and programs with respect to business risk management, innovation, environment, etc.

    Official report

  • Telesat Corporation

    Reported by Daniel Goldberg · In-house (corporation)

    Work with government to promote and support Canada's digital economy, specifically in regards to advancing rural broadband. Read more

    Encourage the Government of Canada to fulfill unique communications, scientific or military requirements through new satellite programs

    Work with the Government of Canada on international engagements as it relates to the digital economy and Internet connectivity.

    Work with Government of Canada to promote and support Canada's space economy

    Official report

  • Hudbay Minerals Inc

    Reported by Cameron Doherty · Consultant

    Arranging meetings and monitoring potential government policy initiatives with regard to mining and international trade.

    Official report

  • Saab Canada, Inc.

    Reported by Abbey Martynes · Consultant

    Exploring procurement opportunities relating to reequipping the Canadian Armed Forces.

    Official report

  • Saab Canada, Inc.

    Reported by Simon Carroll · In-house (corporation)

    Government Procurement: lobbying activities will include discussions and briefings with the relevant Ministers and members of committees with responsibilities associated with government procurement as it relates to defence and civil security related programs. This is not intended to include any requests for government funding. Read more

    Economic Development: lobbying activity will include briefings, presentations and discussions associated with the Industrial and Technological Benefits (ITB) policy as it relates to defence and civil security programs. The ITB policy is a key evaluated component of many of the federal government programs that Saab competes in, and as such information on the means through which the company aims to address its ITB obligations is worthy of discussion with the relevant government authorities.

    Defence: lobbying activities will include discussions, briefing and presentations on Defence and Civil Security related programs. These include, but are not limited to, aerospace programs, maritime/naval programs, land domain programs, training and simulation programs, research and development and civil security related activities

    Official report

  • BMO Financial Group

    Reported by Darryl White · In-house (corporation)

    Federal government policies affecting Canada’s payment systems as well as access to financial data Read more

    Federal government programs and policies to combat financial crimes

    Federal government programs and policies supporting growth for small businesses

    Privacy legislation and acts with respect to the banking industry’s collection, use and protection of personal information

    Official report

  • Canadian Bankers Association

    Reported by Anthony Ostler · In-house (organization)

    Canada Small Business Financing Program: ensuring efficient administration of the program Read more

    Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA): seeking workable, practical approaches in the reform of PIPEDA

    Providing input on the development of the Consumer-Driven Banking Framework

    Work with the government to protect Canadians against fraud and scams

    Discussing the Accessible Canada Act with the purpose of identifying, removing and preventing barriers for people with disabilities

    Official report

  • CANADIAN IMPERIAL BANK OF COMMERCE ( CIBC)

    Reported by Victor Dodig · In-house (corporation)

    Policies related to Canadian economic growth, and international trade. Read more

    The Proceeds of Crime (Money Laundering) and Terrorist Financing Act, initiatives for enhancement of reporting mandatory information, and risk assessment methodology.

    Official report

  • Boeing Canada Operations Ltd

    Reported by Alexander Meinzinger · In-house (corporation)

    Applicability of investments by Boeing Canada to existing Canadian Government Programs

    Official report

  • thyssenkrupp Marine Systems GmbH

    Reported by Andrew Bernardo · Consultant

    Canadian Patrol Submarine Program (CPSP) tkMS is seeking to provide the Government of Canada submarines for the Royal Canadian Navy through a commercial procurement process. Read more

    Official report

  • Amazon Web Services Canada, Inc.

    Reported by Eric Gales · In-house (corporation)

    Seeking to influence policy direction related to cloud based services.

    Official report

  • Vale Canada Ltd.

    Reported by Marie Lemieux · Consultant

    Eligibility criteria for activities related to mining under the federal clean technology manufacturing investment tax credit regime contained in the Budget Implementation Act, 2024. Read more

    Official report

  • Vale Canada Limited

    Reported by Shaun Usmar · In-house (corporation)

    Federal funding programs, investment tax credits, policy and regulatory improvements aimed at supporting research & development, innovation, decarbonization, productivity, and expansion of mining activities within the mining sector under various Government programs and frameworks. Read more

    Official report

  • Assiniboine Community College

    Reported by Kevin Bosch · Consultant

    Seeking federal funding to support the creation of a Prairies Innovation Centre for Sustainable Agriculture.

    Official report

  • TELUS Corporation

    Reported by Darren Entwistle · In-house (corporation)

    Advocacy regarding fibre-to-the-premises wholesale access

    Official report

  • TELUS Corporation

    Reported by Chase Tribble · Consultant

    Regulatory environment affecting the Canadian wireless market, including regulatory framework with regard to the requirements around rural network infrastructure builds, the policy framework around spectrum auction rules and regulations on the purchase of existing Canadian wireless companies. Read more

    Official report

  • Dell Technologies Canada

    Reported by Regan Watts · Consultant

    Working with Parliamentarians on IT procurement reform and the delivery of technology services, specifically opportunities to increase the productivity and efficiency of technology services and spend. Read more

    Official report

  • Boys and Girls Clubs of Canada

    Reported by Owen Charters · In-house (organization)

    Federal budget with respect to investments in the social service sector, and programs for children and youth

    Official report

  • VARD Marine

    Reported by Braedan de Bakker · Consultant

    Engage with the Government of Canada and pursue contracts on a variety of federal fleet ship design options for the RCN, Coast Guard, Transport Canada and the RCMP. Read more

    Official report

  • Ontario Shipyards

    Reported by Braedan de Bakker · Consultant

    Assist client in raising profile within government, to secure procurement contracts for ship building and repair

    Official report

  • Canadian Association of Defence and Security Industries (CADSI)

    Reported by Christyn Cianfarani · In-house (organization)

    Encourage the Government of Canada to take the steps necessary to meet Canada's international defence obligations, including developing a plan for how Canada will meet its NATO burden sharing commitments. This may also include developing a strategy, policies and programs to promote, enhance, and acquire sovereign Canadian defence production to better defence itself and allies, as Canada committed to in the NATO Defence Production Action Plan and NATO Industrial Capacity Expansion Pledge. Read more

    To raise awareness of the economic and national security contributions by the Canadian defence industry and the national security and economic value of having a robust, sustainable domestic defence industrial base.

    Official report

  • Vancouver Shipyards Co. Ltd.

    Reported by John McCarthy · In-house (corporation)

    • James Bezan · MP
    • Laura Kock · Member's Assistant, House of Commons
    • Bryce McRae · Manager of Stakeholder Relations, House of Commons
    • Sean Phelan · Senior Policy Advisor, House of Commons
    and 1 more
    • Aaron Wudrick · Director of Policy, House of Commons
    Assist in securing and managing defence and coast guard contracts under the National Shipbuilding Strategy (NSS) and other procurement opportunities.

    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.