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Meetings with Rachel Bendayan 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 Rachel Bendayan held office then.

  • Bombardier Recreational Products INC.

    Reported by José Boisjoli · In-house (corporation)

    Démarches effectuées auprès du gouvernement en vue de promouvoir l'électrification des transports et plus précisément les véhicules récréatifs électrique. Read more

    Rencontres sur la révision de l'Accord Canada-États-Unis-Mexique (ACEUM).

    Official report

  • Propulsion Quebec

    Reported by Alexis Laprés-Paradis · In-house (organization)

    and 20 more
    • Rachel Bendayan · Députée
    • Rosalie Thibault · Conseillère politique, dossiers parlementaires, pour le député Patrick Bonin, House of Commons
    • Frank Des Rosiers · Sous-ministre adjoint, Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
    • Richard Martel · Député de Chicoutimi—Le Fjord, Québec, House of Commons
    • Dominique Rochon · Chef de cabinet, Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions
    • Benoit Tessier · Directeur général, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
    • Jennifer Hiscock · Director, Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
    • Ariane Néron Lapointe · Attachée parlementaire de Xavier Barsalou-Duval, House of Commons
    • Remi Labarre · Conseiller principal, Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions
    • Olivier Quirion · Director, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
    • Natalie Woodland · Conseillère régionale pour l'Ontario, Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)
    • Samuel Saint-Vincent · Directeur des affaires régionales et des opérations, cabinet du lieutenant pour le Québec, House of Commons
    • Angelo Molhem · Conseiller du Québec et des affaires parlementaires, Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
    • Philippe Refghi · Adjoint aux communications du député Richard Martel, House of Commons
    • Jed Graham · Senior Policy Advisor, Office of the Minister of Transport, Transport Canada (TC)
    • Guillaume Freire · Attaché politique, House of Commons
    • Sony Perron · Sous-ministre/président, Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions
    • Charles-Olivier Dubé · Conseiller politique, Finance Canada (FIN)
    • Alex Kondakov · Conseiller régional principal - Ontario et Manitoba, Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)
    • Sylvain Abramowicz · Conseiller principal, House of Commons
    Démarches afin de recommander au gouvernement du Canada de poursuivre les efforts pour accélérer la transition vers l’électrification des transports en maintenant et prolongeant le Programme d’incitatifs pour les véhicules moyens et lourds zéro émission (iVMLZE) , le Programme d’infrastructure pour les véhicules à émission zéro (PIVEZ) et le Programme d’incitatifs pour l’achat de véhicules zéro émission (iVZE) et en assurant un déploiement régulier, cohérent et prévisible de l’infrastructure de recharge dans l’ensemble du pays. Il est aussi recommandé de soutenir le de?ploiement d’un re?seau national de recharge rapide pour le transport de marchandises. Read more

    Discussion avec le gouvernement sur la manière de soutenir et d'accélérer la croissance de l'industrie des transports électriques et intelligents au Canada.

    Organisation d’une journée sur la colline Parlementaire à Ottawa afin de rencontrer des décideurs pour présenter le secteur des transports électriques et intelligents et discuter d’enjeux propres à l’industrie et de solutions pour assurer sa compétitivité.

    Official report

  • Cogeco Communications Inc.

    Reported by Frederic Perron · In-house (corporation)

    Politiques et réglementations en matière de spectre et de télécommunications, y compris les politiques et réglementations relatives aux interférences transfrontalières, aux réseaux sans fil 5G, aux interconnexions, à l'itinérance sans fil, à la mise aux enchères du spectre et aux stratégies économiques numériques Read more

    Official report

  • Université de Montréal

    Reported by Daniel Jutras · In-house (organization)

    Discussions sur les possibilités de financement pour les projets futurs d'infrastructures et d'entretien des infrastructures de l'Université de Montréal.

    Official report

  • Innergex Renewable Energy Inc.

    Reported by Michel Letellier · In-house (corporation)

    and 3 more
    • Kody Blois · Député
    • Drew Leyburne · Assistant Deputy Minister, Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
    • Sony Perron · Deputy Minister, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
    Renewable Energy: Role of electrification to achieve GHG reductions (how to get to net zero by 2050) and increased renewable energy, opportunity to advance reconciliation through renewable energy, opportunity leverage renewable energy to achieve a just coal transition, challenges/market barriers to bringing projects to market. The values and added benefits that strategically developed renewable energy projects can offer. Incentive programs to accelerate GHG reductions and benefits of renewable energy strategy. Read more

    Taxation and Finance: Revison of Government of Canada programs on Accelerate Invest Incentive Capital Cost Allowances and Canada Infrastructure Bank.

    Official report

  • Pure Sunfarms Corp.

    Reported by Orville Bovenschen · In-house (corporation)

    Communicating issues and recommendations in support of manufacturing efficiencies, labelling accuracy and requirements, and sale of cannabis products governed by federal policies and regulations. Read more

    Communicating issues and recommendations to promote the health and efficient operation of interprovincial cannabis supply chains as it relates to federal, provincial and territorial policies and regulations.

    Official report

  • Organigram Global

    Reported by Beena Goldenberg · In-house (corporation)

    • Rachel Bendayan · Member of Parliament & Parliamentary Secretary to the Prime Minister
    Representations to government, Parliamentarians, and public servants regarding cannabis legalization, regulation, policy development, and program initiatives in Canada. Read more

    Advocacy related to the need to develop a national cannabis export strategy

    Advocacy for changes to Canada's cannabis excise tax framework to support industry competitiveness, reduce the illicit market, and enhance public policy objectives of legalization.

    Official report

  • Futurpreneur Canada

    Reported by Karen Greve Young · In-house (organization)

    Engagement on youth entrepreneurship support - We continue to engage with government stakeholders to enable Futurpreneur to continue to provide mentoring, financing and business services/support to young diverse entrepreneurs, including Indigenous entrepreneurs and OLMCs. Futurpreneur supports business creation in all regions, including working in rural communities and First Nations. This also includes growth initiatives for young entrepreneurs and their startup/SMEs, as well as international trade opportunities, such as the G20 Young Entrepreneurs Alliance. Read more

    Official report

  • Polytechnics Canada

    Reported by Sarah Watts-Rynard · In-house (organization)

    and 12 more
    • Kurt Holman · Member of Parliament
    • Nipun Vats · Assistant Deputy Minister, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
    • David Lisk · Vice President, National Research Council (NRC)
    • Manuela Tomic · Senior Policy Advisor, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
    • Francis Bilodeau · Associate Deputy Minister, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
    • David Burkholder · Senior Special Assistant, Global Affairs Canada (GAC)
    • Frank Tersigni · Director of Parliamentary Affairs, Global Affairs Canada (GAC)
    • Lisa Xie · Policy Advisor, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
    • Jaspinder Komal · Assistant Deputy Minister, National Defence (DND)
    • Ravi Singh · Director General, National Defence (DND)
    • Scott Millar · Assistant Deputy Minister, Policy, National Defence (DND)
    • Colette Kaminsky · Senior Assistant Deputy Minister, Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
    Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council, College and Community Innovation Program; tri-council structure and funding; eligibility of polytechnics and colleges for research funding and research support; Horizon Europe and opportunities for polytechnics to engage in international research partnerships. Read more

    Participate in all relevant policy discussions and consultations related to productivity, business innovation, technology adoption and artificial intelligence.

    Highly skilled workforce; in-demand occupations.

    Participate in all relevant policy discussions about skills training and work-integrated learning; upskilling and reskilling policies, programs and funding; apprenticeship training, attraction, retention and completion, including on federal projects.

    Official report

  • United for Literacy

    Reported by Mélanie Valcin · In-house (organization)

    Activities include sharing information about literacy challenges in Canada; educating and raising awareness among public servants and elected officials; sharing results of program evaluation (impact, best practices, lessons learned, implications for the sector, needs of the Literacy & Essential Skills sector); advocating for policy changes and program investments. Read more

    Official report

  • 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

  • Brain Canada Foundation

    Reported by Viviane Poupon · In-house (organization)

    Brain Canada Foundation is seeking a top-up to its current funding to support the development and application of AI to accelerate research, advance our understanding of the brain, and identify solutions for brain diseases and disorders. Read more

    Brain Canada Foundation is seeking additional funding to increase the Canada Brain Research Fund, which is currently funded by the Government of Canada, through Health Canada, and which current funding expires March 31, 2028.

    Official report

  • Université de Montréal

    Reported by Daniel Jutras · In-house (organization)

    Discussions sur les possibilités de financement pour les projets futurs d'infrastructures et d'entretien des infrastructures de l'Université de Montréal.

    Official report

  • Aecon Group Inc.

    Reported by Jean-Louis Servranckx · In-house (corporation)

    Infrastructure projects with respect to Aecon's role as a construction and infrastructure development company.

    Official report

  • Climate Action Network Canada

    Reported by Caroline Brouillette · In-house (organization)

    Canada's federal budget with regards to removing all subsidies to the oil, coal and gas industry, including subsidies provided through preferential tax treatments; development of renewable energy and fossil fuels, conservation and efficiency Read more

    Enhance regulations to limit greenhouse gas emissions in Canada, such as developing a strategy to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from the transportation sector.

    Official report

  • Scotiabank

    Reported by Scott Thomson · In-house (corporation)

    and 6 more
    Data and artificial intelligence policy, as it relates to financial institutions. Read more

    Financial Institutions, as it relates to consumer protection

    Official report

  • The Toronto-Dominion Bank

    Reported by Raymond Chun · In-house (corporation)

    and 6 more
    Consumer Issues as it pertains to government changes in policies in relation to financial institutions Read more

    Financial Services Policy in respect to adhering to banking.

    Official report

  • Canadian Bankers Association

    Reported by Anthony Ostler · In-house (organization)

    and 6 more
    Work with the government to protect Canadians against fraud and scams Read more

    Providing input on effective Artificial Intelligence regulation to balance risks and foster innovation

    Official report

  • Canadian Bankers Association

    Reported by Anthony Ostler · In-house (organization)

    Work with the government to protect Canadians against fraud and scams

    Official report

  • Brain Canada Foundation

    Reported by Viviane Poupon · In-house (organization)

    • Maggie Chi · Member of the House of Commons
    • Rachel Bendayan · Member of Parliament
    • David J. McGuinty · Member of Parliament
    • Manuela Tomic · Staff Member, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
    and 3 more
    • David McFarlane · Director of Policy, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
    • Greg Orencsak · Deputy Minister, Health Canada (HC)
    • Sarah Lawley · Assistant Deputy Minister, Health Canada (HC)
    Brain Canada Foundation is seeking a top-up to its current funding to support the development and application of AI to accelerate research, advance our understanding of the brain, and identify solutions for brain diseases and disorders. Read more

    Brain Canada Foundation is seeking additional funding to increase the Canada Brain Research Fund, which is currently funded by the Government of Canada, through Health Canada, and which current funding expires March 31, 2028.

    Official report

  • CAE inc.

    Reported by Bruce Hartley · Consultant

    Defence Procurement Policy to increase the Canadian content on various military programs to be procured by Government

    Official report

  • OXFAM CANADA

    Reported by Lauren Ravon · In-house (organization)

    • Rachel Bendayan · Parliamentary Secretary to the Prime Minister
    • Randeep Sarai · Secretary of State (International Development) ), Global Affairs Canada (GAC)
    • Gary Xie · Senior Policy Advisor, Global Affairs Canada (GAC)
    Canada’s policies and programs on humanitarian assistance and crisis response, emphasizing the need for feminist, locally led, and principled humanitarian action. This includes urging Canada to uphold international humanitarian law, ensure unimpeded humanitarian access, and provide equitable, flexible, and multi-year funding for humanitarian response in conflict and climate-affected contexts Read more

    Official report

  • Canadian Pacific Railway Company

    Reported by Keith Creel · In-house (corporation)

    • Mark Carney · Prime Minister of Canada, Prime Minister's Office (PMO)
    • Dominic LeBlanc · President of the King's Privy Council for Canada and Minister of International Trade and Intergovernmental Affairs, Global Affairs Canada (GAC)
    • Anita Anand · Minister of Foreign Affairs, Global Affairs Canada (GAC)
    • Rachel Bendayan · Parliamentary Secretary to the Prime Minister, Prime Minister's Office (PMO)
    Tax policies to improve the competitiveness of the Canadian economy and support trade diversification. Read more

    Infrastructure projects, including those that support Canada’s supply chains, enable trade, and improve safety.

    Regulations under the Canada Transportation Act and Railway Safety Act.

    International Trade and tariff policy

    Official report

  • National Bank of Canada

    Reported by Laurent Ferreira · In-house (corporation)

    Loi sur la protection des renseignements personnels, activités liées à la mise en place des dispositions de la loi. Read more

    Collaboration avec le gouvernement pour protéger les Canadiens contre la fraude et les arnaques

    Loi sur le recyclage des produits de la criminalité et le financement des activités terroristes, activité de lobbyisme liées à l'application de la loi de façon générale, et plus précisément en ce qui concerne la révision de la règlementation applicable à la Banque

    Discussion relative au cadre de financement du logement, y compris les réformes visant à accroître l'offre de logements, les réglementations en matière de souscription de prêts hypothécaires et les obligations sécurisées

    Official report

  • Canadian Bankers Association

    Reported by Anthony Ostler · In-house (organization)

    Proceeds of Crime (Money Laundering) and Terrorist Financing Act and Regulations with respect to a number of issues including identification requirements Read more

    Work with the government to protect Canadians against fraud and scams

    Discussion relating to housing finance framework, including reforms to expand housing supply, mortgage underwriting regulations and covered bonds

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

    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.