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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.

← Mélanie Joly

Lobbying since the current Parliament opened

Reported meetings
486
Organizations
245

Met most often

Every reported meeting

Newest first, back to November 2021 if Mélanie Joly held office then.

  • AbbVie Corporation

    Reported by Tanusree Misra · 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)
    • Claire Kennedy · Consul General, Global Affairs Canada (GAC)
    • Margaux MacDonald · Deputy Consul General and Senior Trade Commissioner, Global Affairs Canada (GAC)
    • Julien Rosan · Trade Commissioner, Global Affairs Canada (GAC)
    and 2 more
    • Udita Samuel · Deputy Chief of Staff, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
    • Mathis Denis · Director of Communications, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
    Communications regarding opportunities to speed patient access to live-saving medicines on publicly-funded drug formularies in Canada by reducing red tape. Read more

    The pan Canadian Pharmaceutical Alliance (pCPA) with respect to public formulary listing of new medicines, insofar as the federal government is a participating jurisdiction and holds a seat on the Board of Directors.

    Communications regarding the value assessment of new medicines by Canada's Drug Agency (CDA) and the design of proposed new work streams, insofar as the federal government is a funder and holds a seat on the Board of Directors.

    Patented Medicine Prices Review Board (PMPRB) Guidelines with regard to prices charged by Rights Holders for patented medicines sold in Canada.

    Official report

  • Reported by Bill Hawkins · Consultant

    • Mélanie Joly · Minister of Industry and Minister responsible for Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
    Design details of policies and programs to support international trade growth and export market diversification e.g. focuses and eligibility criteria for industries, companies and products, implementation and selection processes, alignment with Canada's new industrial development and domestic supply chain development policies, including within such grant programs as CanExport Read more

    US-Canada Trade Relations: Canada-US-Mexico Trade Agreement (CUSMA) and US-imposed Steel/Aluminium Tariffs, associated Canadian retaliation and related industry relief programs (for example the Regional Tariff Response Initiative, and the Strategic Response Fund)

    Design details of the housing development policies including Buy Canadian procurement policies as applicable both to defence procurement and housing-development stimulation policies e.g. eligibility criteria for products, projects, companies, implementation process, alignment with Canada's new industrial development and domestic supply chain development policies, and/or via the federal government's contracting for development proposals

    Official report

  • Northern Cables Inc.

    Reported by Cameron Holmstrom · Consultant

    • Mark Carney · Prime Minister of Canada, Prime Minister's Office (PMO)
    • François-Philippe Champagne · Minister of Finance, Finance Canada (FIN)
    • Mélanie Joly · Minister of Industry and Minister responsible for Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
    • Dominic LeBlanc · President of the King’s Privy Council for Can. & Minister resp. for Can.–U.S. Trade, Intergov. Affairs, Int. Trade & One Can. Economy, Privy Council Office (PCO)
    and 2 more
    • Evan Solomon · Minister Responisble for the Federal Development Agency for Southern Ontario, Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev)
    • Michael Barrett · Member of Parliament
    - Seeking to raise the awareness of Northern Cables expansion projects and importance as a Canadian manufacturer in the electrical sector, while seeking potential government support for the sector. Read more

    - Seeking to raise the awareness of Northern Cables existing production facilities in Eastern Ontario.

    Official report

  • Canada Nickel Company

    Reported by Mark Selby · 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)
    Engaging with the federal government on policies and funding opportunities pertaining to project approval and advancement for the Crawford Nickel-Cobalt Sulphide discovery and downstream elements, including northern Ontario economic development policy, the competitiveness of the mining sector, mine development, downstream processing, permitting, and environmental policy. Read more

    Official report

  • Reported by Dimitri Gitas · 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)
    Science and Technology Strategy, advocating for the development of a Biopharma sector in support of more research & development in Canada.

    Official report

  • HONDA CANADA INC.

    Reported by Dave Jamieson · 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)
    • Philip Jennings · Deputy Minister, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
    • Charles Vincent · Senior Assistant Deputy Minister, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
    • Yasmin Atassi · Senior Policy Advisor, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
    and 1 more
    • Jennifer McLean · Senior Director, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
    NEW MARKET ENTRANTS: Communicating with government officials about new market entrants into Canada, including ensuring there is a level playing field with automakers regarding the sale and assembly of vehicles in Canada. Read more

    GHG REGULATIONS: Communicating with government officials about greenhouse gas regulations and any related consultations with respect to the current or future Canadian standards.

    COMPETITIVENESS AND ECONOMIC & TRADE UNCERTAINTY: Communicating with government officials about potential support, policies and programs, including but not limited to the Auto Strategy and its pillars, Employment Insurance (EI), preventing labour disruptions (and to re-train employees) and maintain manufacturing competitiveness given the current economic and trade uncertainty.

    Official report

  • Reported by Roger Kearns · 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)
    • David McFarlane · Director of Policy, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
    To discuss alignment of obligations and commitments across government agreements and identify a sustainable path forward.

    Official report

  • Reported by Tim Hollander · 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)
    Discussions on North American trade. Read more

    The development of a Canadian Manufacturing Strategy, as it relates to the competitiveness of Canada’s automotive manufacturing industry.

    Official report

  • Reported by Tim Reuss · 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)
    • Yasmin Atassi · Senior Policy Advisor, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
    • Damien O'Brien · Sr Regional Advisor for Ontario, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
    • Charles Vincent · Senior Assistant Deputy Minister, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
    Promoting automotive free trade under the North American Free Trade Agreement

    Official report

  • Reported by Huw Williams · Consultant

    • Mélanie Joly · Minister of Industry and Minister responsible for Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
    • Yasmin Atassi · Senior Policy Advisor, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
    • Damien O'Brien · Sr Regional Advisor for Ontario, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
    • Charles Vincent · Senior Assistant Deputy Minister, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
    Promote free trade in automotive sector in North American Free Trade Agreement

    Official report

  • FCA Canada Inc.

    Reported by Trevor Longley · 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)
    • Charles Vincent · Senior Assistant Deputy Minister, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
    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. Read more

    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.

    Passenger Automobile and Light Truck GHG Emission regulation with respect to consulting with government on an amendment to the regulation and to align with the United States.

    Official report

  • Reported by Lucas Malinowski · 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)
    • Yasmin Atassi · Senior Policy Advisor, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
    • Damien O'Brien · Sr Regional Advisor for Ontario, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
    Review of the Canada-US-Mexico Agreement - Supporting continued competitiveness and investment in an integrated North American automotive industry. Read more

    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-China strategic partnership and implications for Canada's automotive industry

    On-Road Vehicle and Emissions Regulations - ensure ongoing competitiveness of Canada's automotive sector.

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

    Elimination of tariff on finished vehicles

    Official report

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

    • Mélanie Joly · Minister of Industry, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
    • Phil Jennings · Deputy Minister, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
    Communicating with government officials about the imposition of countermeasures (surtaxes) on steel imports from the United States of America. Read more

    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.

    Official report

  • HONDA CANADA INC.

    Reported by Dave Jamieson · 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)
    • Karim Bardeesy · Member of Parliament
    • Charles Vincent · Senior Assistant Deputy Minister, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
    • Yasmin Atassi · Senior Policy Advisor, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
    CANADA-UNITED STATES-MEXICO AGREEMENT ("CUSMA"): Communicating with government officials about CUSMA, previously known as the North American Free Trade Agreement ("NAFTA"), more specifically about the need to ensure protections for North America's integrated automobile industry and supplier network. Read more

    INTERNATIONAL TRADE: Communicating with government officials about international trade, trade issues and support measures related to the automotive industry and automotive manufacturing, including potential tariffs on automobiles, automotive parts and batteries.

    Official report

  • Reported by Tim Hollander · 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)
    The development of a Canadian Manufacturing Strategy, as it relates to the competitiveness of Canada’s automotive manufacturing industry. Read more

    Discussions on North American trade.

    Official report

  • Reported by Brian Kingston · 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)
    • Charles Vincent · Senior Assistant Deputy Minister, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
    Ensure an automotive strategy provides for a competitive environment that encourages maintenance of current and new automotive investment. Read more

    Bilateral and plurilateral trade agreements that comprehend the North American integration of the automotive industry.

    Official report

  • Reported by Geoff Evans · 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)
    SRF application. The company presently has an application with the Strategic Response Fund for funding considering for an expansion at our Mississauga Ontario site. While it is at an advanced stage and near a decision, I may have contact with politicians and applicable personnel where it is raised and requires my declaration herein. Topics of discussion would be on status and timing for approval and public notification of approval. Such contact will be in person, though calls or emails.. Read more

    Official report

  • Reported by Geoff Evans · In-house (corporation)

    • Charles Sousa · Member of Parliament
    • Iqra Khalid · Federal MP
    • Mélanie Joly · Minister of Industry and Minister responsible for Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
    232 tariffs. As of Sept. 30th, 100% tariffs apply to Canada for commercial drug shipments to the US. The companies' goal is to ensure this issue is on the radar of our Federal government administrations (e.g. ISED) and politicians. I plan to contact their offices (calls, emails, in person where possible) to make them aware of the risk to the Canadian CDMO industry, manufacturing jobs, and to Canada's Life Science commercialization strategy. My goal is for this issue to be on the agenda to address by our trade negotiators if and when trade negitiations resume so they can be reduced to something reasonable (e.g. Europe is 15% whereas Canada is 100%). Read more

    Official report

  • Reported by Dennis Darby · 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)
    • David McFarlane · Director of Policy, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
    Matters related to trade with USA as they related to trade policies, tariffs, trade agreements, regulatory reform, retaliatory measures, tariff policy, remissions/relief policies considered by the federal government, provincial impact of implementing tariffs, etc. Read more

    Official report

  • Reported by Jack Uppal · 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)
    • Damien O'Brien · Sr Regional Advisor for Ontario, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
    • Jennifer McLean · Sr Director, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
    • Yasmin Atassi · Senior Policy Advisor, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
    Discussions regarding consultation and outreach related to investment and development. Read more

    International Trade Agreements in respect of fairness and access to markets for automotive industry, including development of reciprocal tariffs.

    Official report

  • Reported by Goldy Hyder · 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)
    NORTH AMERICAN FREE TRADE AGREEMENT: Amendments, sub-agreements and regulations governing trade relations between Canada, the United States and Mexico; with respect to the enhanced trade in goods and services, regulation of investment between countries, admittance of qualified immigrants and recognition of professional credentials for employment purposes Read more

    Official report

  • BlackBerry Limited

    Reported by John Giamatteo · 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)
    • Yasmin Atassi · Senior Policy Advisor, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
    • Charles Vincent · Senior Assistant Deputy Minister, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
    Trade Policy, with respect to BlackBerry market access issues experienced internationally, specifically tariffs and non-tariff trade barriers Read more

    International Trade to help expand Canadian trade internationally

    Government funding for private sector R&D technology projects

    Innovation - discussions regarding the Canadian government's Innovation Agenda; including programs government may be considering to foster innovation in the Canadian ICT industry (e.g. skills & training, centres of excellence, R&D funding and incentives, government use of technology)

    Official report

  • Aéro Montréal

    Reported by Mélanie Lussier · In-house (organization)

    • Mélanie Joly · Ministre de l'Industrie et ministre responsable pour le développement économique Canada pour les régions du Québec, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
    • Joël Lightbound · Ministre des Services publics et de l’Approvisionnement du Canada
    • Jean-Yves Duclos · Député
    • Linda Lapointe · Députée, Rivière-des-Mille-Îles
    and 6 more
    Suite au dépôt de la Stratégie industrielle de défense, faire différentes représentations pour s'assurer que sa mise en oeuvre et son implantation s'arrime pleinement avec l'expertise et les opportunités de l'écosystème aérospatial québécois Read more

    Official report

  • Pharmascience Inc.

    Reported by David Goodman · In-house (corporation)

    • Mélanie Joly · Ministre de l'Industrie et ministre responsable pour le développement économique Canada pour les régions du Québec, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
    • Jacques Ramsay · Député
    • Marjorie Michel · Ministre de la Santé, Health Canada (HC)
    • Manuela Tomic · Conseillère principale en politiques, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
    and 3 more
    • Joël Raby Fernandes · Adjoint parlementaire, House of Commons
    • Justine Frame · Conseillère en politiques, Health Canada (HC)
    • Shalene Curtis-Micallef · Sous-ministre, Health Canada (HC)
    Policies aimed at reinforcing pharmaceutical supply chain.

    Official report

  • TELUS Corporation

    Reported by Marc Parent · Consultant

    • Mélanie Joly · Minister of Industry and Minister responsible for Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
    • Tim Logan · Senior Policy Advisor, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
    • Penela Guy · Strategic Advisor for the Province of Quebec, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
    Discussions on the state of the telecom sector and a revised telecommunications strategy to support investment in new wireless and fibre infrastructure.

    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.