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Meetings with Mélanie Joly 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 Mélanie Joly held office then.

  • FortisBC Energy Inc.

    Reported by Roger Dall'Antonia · In-house (corporation)

    • Mélanie Joly · Minister of Industry, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
    • Gregor Robertson · Minister of Housing and Infrastructure, Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada (HICC)
    • Jill McKnight · Minister of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Affairs Canada (VAC)
    • Jonathan Wilkinson · Member of Parliament, House of Commons
    and 1 more
    • Paul Moen · Chief of Staff, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
    With regard to policies, regulations and programs with respect to potential US tariffs on Canada/US trade. Read more

    Clean Electricity Regulations, with respect to the overall development of the regulations and compliance mechanisms.

    Advocating for support to expand energy transmission and distribution infrastructure, support transportation and trade infrastructure and renewable energy development.

    Investment tax credit proposals, with respect to incentives for certain types of renewable and clean energy technologies, including energy storage, hydrogen, carbon capture, utilization and storage (CCUS).

    Advocating to ensure the development of energy policy in Canada is based on energy, economic and environment principles.

    Official report

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

    Communicating with government officials about the potential imposition of tariffs (and counter-tariffs) on steel exports to (and imports from) the United States of America. Read more

    Communicating with government officials about the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA), formerly known as the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), specifically those provisions related to the steel sector.

    Official report

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

    • Mélanie Joly · Minister of Industry, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
    • Gregor Robertson · Minister of Housing, Infrastructure and Communities, Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada (HICC)
    • Jill McKnight · Minister of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Affairs Canada (VAC)
    • Jake Sawatzky · Member of Parliament
    and 2 more
    • Zoe Royer · Member of Parliament
    • Jonathan Wilkinson · Member of Parliament, House of Commons
    Advocacy to enhance support for university research mobilization and commercialization activities. Read more

    Discussions with Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada and other relevant departments and agencies regarding the role of universities in supporting federal innovation initiatives, policies and programs.

    Official report

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

    • Mélanie Joly · Minister of Industry and Minister Responsible for the Economic Development for Quebec Regions, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
    • Paul Moen · Chief of Staff, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
    • Manuela Tomic · Senior Policy Advisor, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
    Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED) Innovation Agenda regarding the need for a balanced intellectual property regime and the important role competition plays in encouraging innovation. Read more

    Health Canada with respect to its Regulatory Systems Review for Therapeutic Products.

    Provide input into the Canada-US trade relationship as it pertains to medicines, including the impact of tariffs on medicines and medicine manufacturing inputs for the Canadian healthcare system, patients and industry.

    Official report

  • Reported by Sue Paish · In-house (organization)

    • Mélanie Joly · Minister, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
    • Paul Moen · Chief of Staff, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
    Communicating about seeking potential funding opportunities that support innovation and enhance Canada’s innovation ecosystem by bringing together industry, post-secondary institutions, not-for-profit organizations and government agencies to increase Canada's economic competitiveness. Read more

    Discuss policies or programs that support innovation and enhance Canada’s innovation ecosystem by bringing together industry, post-secondary institutions, not-for-profit organizations and government agencies to increase Canada's economic competitiveness.

    Official report

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

    Communicating with government officials about the potential imposition of tariffs (and counter-tariffs) on steel exports to (and imports from) the United States of America. Read more

    Communicating with government officials about the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA), formerly known as the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), specifically those provisions related to the steel sector.

    Official report

  • Reported by Jonathan Price · In-house (corporation)

    • Mélanie Joly · Minister of Foreign Affairs, Global Affairs Canada (GAC)
    • Paul Moen · Chief of Staff, Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
    • Bryce McNaughton · Regional Economic Advisor, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
    • Lisa Xie · Policy Advisor, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
    Support for Canadian projects relating to critical minerals and decarbonization Read more

    Policies and programs to support supply chain efficiency and resiliency in Western Canada

    Official report

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

    • Mélanie Joly · Minister of Industry and Minister responsible for Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
    Programs and financial support for industries negatively impacted by trade policies.

    Official report

  • TRIUMF

    Reported by Nigel Smith · In-house (organization)

    • Mélanie Joly · Minister of Innovation, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
    • Wade Grant · MP for Vancouver Quadra
    • Zoe Royer · MP for Port Moody—Coquitlam
    • Lisa Xie · Regional Affairs Advisor (West), Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
    and 2 more
    • Paul Moen · Chief of Staff, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
    • Isabella Orozco-Madison · Director of Communications, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
    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

    Connecting TRIUMF's federally-funded research programs in subatomic physics, accelerator science, and nuclear medicine with relevant international partners and stakeholders

    Official report

  • McGill University

    Reported by Deep Saini · In-house (organization)

    • Mélanie Joly · Minister of Industry, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
    • Cédrick Devedeux Delorme · Director of Operations, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
    Discussions with federal officials regarding campus infrastructure and deferred maintenance issues

    Official report

  • Elk Valley Resources

    Reported by Mike Carrucan · In-house (corporation)

    • Julie Dabrusin · Minister of Environment and Climate Change, Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)
    • François-Philippe Champagne · Minister of Finance, Finance Canada (FIN)
    • Joanne Thompson · Minister, Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO)
    • Mélanie Joly · Minister of Innovation, Sciences and Economic Development, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
    and 24 more
    • Maninder Sidhu · Minister of International Trade, Global Affairs Canada (GAC)
    • Tim Hodgson · Minister of Natural Resources, Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
    • Caroline Lee · Chief of Staff, Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)
    • Mollie Johnson · Deputy Minister, Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)
    • Megan Nichols · Assistant Deputy Minister, Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)
    • Ian Foucher · Chief of Staff to the Minister, Finance Canada (FIN)
    • Chris Forbes · Deputy Minister, Finance Canada (FIN)
    • Neil Macisaac · Chief of Staff to the Minister, Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO)
    • Kaili Levesque · Assistant Deputy Minister, Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO)
    • Paul Moen · Chief of Staff to the Minister, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
    • Phillip Jennings · Deputy Minister, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
    • Charles Vincent · Assistant Deputy Minister, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
    • Sheryl Groeneweg · Director General, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
    • Kevin Lemkay · Chief of Staff to the Minister, Global Affairs Canada (GAC)
    • David Morrison · Deputy Minister, Global Affairs Canada (GAC)
    • Rob Stewart · Deputy Minister, Global Affairs Canada (GAC)
    • Aaron Fowler · Associate Assistant Deputy Minister for International Trade and Chief Trade Negotiator, Global Affairs Canada (GAC)
    • Eamonn McGuinty · Chief of Staff, Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
    • Michael Vandergrift · Deputy Minister, Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
    • Jeff Labonté · Associate Deputy Minister, Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
    • Isabella Chan · Senior Assistant Deputy Minister, Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
    • Marco Mendicino · Chief of staff, Prime Minister's Office (PMO)
    • Tushara Williams · Deputy Secretary to the Cabinet, Privy Council Office (PCO)
    • Radha Subramani · Director of Operations, Privy Council Office (PCO)
    Policies to support the competitiveness of Canada's mining industry Read more

    Policies to support mining-specific and mining-related project development in Canada

    Official report

  • Rio Tinto Aluminium

    Reported by Jérôme Pécresse · In-house (corporation)

    • Mélanie Joly · Minister, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
    • Isabella Orozco-Madison · Director Communications, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
    • Cédrick Devedeux Delorme · Deputy Director Operations, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
    • Cyril Nawar · Parliamentary Assistant, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
    Trade-related matters, including policies, tariffs, international agreements. Read more

    Discussions on critical minerals including federal programs and policies, sector competitiveness, infrastructure, and project updates

    Official report

  • Reported by Carolyn Chisholm · In-house (corporation)

    • Mélanie Joly · Minister, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
    • Isabella Orozoco-Madison · Director Communications, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
    • Cédrick Devedeux Delorme · Deputy Director Operations, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
    • Cyril Nawar · Parliamentary Assistant, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
    Discussions on critical minerals including federal programs and policies, sector competitiveness, infrastructure, and project updates Read more

    Trade-related matters, including policies, tariffs, international agreements.

    Official report

  • Reported by Catherine Cobden · In-house (organization)

    • Mélanie Joly · Minister of Industry, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
    • Dominic LeBlanc · President of the King's Privy Council for Canada and Minister of International Trade and Intergovernmental Affairs
    • François-Philippe Champagne · Minister, Finance Canada (FIN)
    • Paul Moen · Chief of Staff, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
    and 3 more
    • Kirsten Hillman · Ambassador of Canada to the United States, Global Affairs Canada (GAC)
    • Tim Krupa · Director of Policy, Prime Minister's Office (PMO)
    • Ian Foucher · Chief of Staff to the Minister, Finance Canada (FIN)
    Trade Policy -- Possible new policies or regulations, and international negotiations, affecting Canada's international trade regime and consequences for the steel industry. Read more

    Official report

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

    • Karim Bardeesy · Member of Parliament
    • Mélanie Joly · Minister of Industry of Canada, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
    • Nipun Vats · Assistant Deputy Minister, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
    • Simran Arulraj · Senior Regional Advisor, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
    Funding to maintain CIFAR's role and responsibilities in leading the Pan-Canadian AI strategy. Read more

    Discussions to provide information about CIFAR’s activities, benefits, and perspectives on issues related to fundamental research and innovation, as well as to offer advice on policy or program development in this sector.

    Funding for long-term, interdisciplinary and deeply collaborative global research programs to inspire new directions of inquiry, accelerates discovery, and yields breakthroughs across borders and academic disciplines. The work conducted by CIFAR contributes to a platform of robust, reliable knowledge upon which new technologies, processes and public policy are created.

    Official report

  • Reported by Benjamin Kinsella · Consultant

    • Mandy Gull-Masty · Minister of Indigenous Services, Indigenous Services Canada (ISC)
    • Rebecca Chartrand · Minister of Northern and Arctic Affairs and Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency, Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada (CIRNAC)
    • Gregor Robertson · Minister, Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada (HICC)
    • Dominic LeBlanc · President of the King's Privy Council for Canada and Minister of International Trade and Intergovernmental Affairs
    and 14 more
    • Julie Dabrusin · Minister, Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)
    • Mélanie Joly · Minister, Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions
    • Rebecca Alty · Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations, Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada (CIRNAC)
    • Valerie Gideon · Deputy Minister of Crown Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs, Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada (CIRNAC)
    • Gina Wilson · Deputy Minister of Indigenous Services, Indigenous Services Canada (ISC)
    • Chrystia Freeland · Minister of Transport and Internal Trade, Transport Canada (TC)
    • Arun Thangaraj · Deputy Minister, Transport Canada (TC)
    • Paul Halucha · Deputy Minister, Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada (HICC)
    • Christiane Fox · Deputy Minister, Privy Council Office (PCO)
    • Jean-François Tremblay · Deputy Minister, Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)
    • Philip Jennings · Deputy Minister, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
    • Mollie Johnson · Deputy Secretary to the Cabinet, Privy Council Office (PCO)
    • Michael Sabia · Clerk of the Privy Council and Secretary to the Cabinet, Privy Council Office (PCO)
    • Jimi Onalik · President, Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency (CanNor)
    The Gwich'in Tribal Council is eager to work with the federal government to increase job opportunities, develop quality infrastructure, promote health and wellness, and preserve the culture and language of the Gwich'in people. Read more

    Official report

  • Volkswagen AG

    Reported by Oliver Blume · In-house (corporation)

    • Mélanie Joly · Minister of Industry, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
    • Philip Jennings · Deputy Minister, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
    • Charles Vincent · Assistant Deputy Minister, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
    • David McFarlane · Minister's Office, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
    and 1 more
    • Ian Foucher · Chief of Staff, Finance Canada (FIN)
    Development of manufacturing plant, supply chain, labour force and training programs; Strategic Innovation Fund; Investigation of other potential financial incentives, programs or policies Read more

    Official report

  • Reported by Adam Legge · In-house (organization)

    • Mélanie Joly · Minister of Industry and Minister responsible for Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
    Proposing amendments to the new greenwashing provisions which, as written, will undermine Canadian businesses’ ability to raise capital, take risks, innovate, and make good-faith environmental progress in uncertain conditions. Read more

    The federal government should respect the CRTC’s Fibre to the Premise decision, which supports a more competitive telecommunications sector and reinforces regulatory autonomy, a principle that is key to investor confidence and a dynamic business environment across all sectors of the Canadian economy.

    Increased supports for training, skills development and re-training to help Albertans and Canadians access high-quality jobs and help businesses address labour and skills shortages. The need is especially acute given the changing nature of work and the opportunities created by energy transition.

    Official report

  • TELUS Corporation

    Reported by Darren Entwistle · In-house (corporation)

    • Mélanie Joly · Minister of Industry and Minister responsible for Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
    • Lisa Xie · Policy Advisor, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
    Advocacy regarding fibre-to-the-premises wholesale access

    Official report

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

    Communicating with government officials about the potential imposition of tariffs (and counter-tariffs) on steel exports to (and imports from) the United States of America. Read more

    Communicating with government officials about the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA), formerly known as the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), specifically those provisions related to the steel sector.

    Official report

  • ATCO Ltd.

    Reported by Nancy C Southern · In-house (corporation)

    • Mélanie Joly · Minister of Industry, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
    Federal policies and programs with respect to transition to a lower carbon energy system, renewable energy, and energy infrastructure.

    Official report

  • Reported by Brad Duguid · In-house (organization)

    • Julie Dabrusin · Member of Parliament, Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)
    • Mélanie Joly · Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
    • François-Philippe Champagne · Minister of Finance, Finance Canada (FIN)
    • Tim Hodgson · Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
    and 2 more
    • Tim Krupa · Policy Director, Prime Minister's Office (PMO)
    • Marc Andre Blachard · Chief of Staff, Prime Minister's Office (PMO)
    Carbon Tax Policies . Will lobby federal officials to ensure carbon tax policies consider the competitiveness of energy rates for Class A consumers in Ontario.

    Official report

  • FCA Canada Inc.

    Reported by Jeff Hines · In-house (corporation)

    • Mélanie Joly · Minister of Industry, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
    • Charles Vincent · Assistant Deputy Minister, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
    • Benoit Tessier · Director General, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
    Discussions regarding existing and updates to existing Canada Free Trade Agreements and the trade agenda with additional countries such as CUSMA, TPP, Japan, China, ASEAN, UK and the impacts on the auto industry. Read more

    Ongoing National ZEV strategy discussions National ZEV sales mandate requirements for automotive sales in Canada. National ZEV charging infrastructure discussions National GHG emissions credit requirements for automotive sales in Canada.

    Official report

  • Reported by Dave Adams · In-house (organization)

    • Mélanie Joly · Minister, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
    The appropriate metrics and implementation for a zero emission vehicle mandate Read more

    Review of the Canada-US-Mexico Agreement - Supporting continued competitiveness and investment in an integrated North American automotive industry.

    Industry Canada - Strategic Policy for Automotive Sector - pertaining to retention of North American production footprint as well as incentives or other mechanisms employed to ensure all manufacturers and distributors are treated equitably

    Canada's response to potential changes to U.S. treatement of Canadian imports.

    Potential changes and future viability of the government's Incentives for Zero-Emission Vehicles (iZEV) program.

    Official report

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

    Communicating with government officials about the potential imposition of tariffs (and counter-tariffs) on steel exports to (and imports from) the United States of America. Read more

    Communicating with government officials about the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA), formerly known as the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), specifically those provisions related to the steel sector.

    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.