Meetings with François-Philippe Champagne reported by registered lobbyists. Lobbyists must report every oral, arranged meeting with an MP, minister or other designated public office holder.
Obtaining support for the Association for Mineral Exploration's recommendation that the Government of Canada expand eligible expenses under the Canadian Exploration Expense (CEE) framework to include engineering and feasibility study costs associated with advancing mineral exploration projects toward development.Read more
Seek support of this federal proposal and encourage ministers and government officials to raise and support the recommendation in discussions with federal counterparts as part of engagement leading up to the 2027 federal budget process. The objective is to accelerate critical and defence mineral projects and strengthen investment in Canada's critical minerals sector.
Advocate for policies which will enable upstream helium exploration and development in Canada, including for the fair and equal tax treatment provided mineral resource developers in Canada.Read more
François-Philippe Champagne · Minister of Innovation, Sciences and Economic Development, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
Discussions aimed at developing current and further programs to support the deployment of EV charging infrastructure.
Supporting the Federal Government in the design of EV-supportive programs, including the Clean Fuel Regulations.Read more
Tim Hodgson · Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
Julie Dabrusin · Minister of Environment and Climate Change, Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)
Advocate for the continuation and recapitalization of federal funding for the Strategic Energy Management Initiative (SEMI), including continued support for energy management training, technical assistance and capital retrofit projects that improve energy efficiency and reduce emissions in Canadian agricultural and greenhouse operations.Read more
Jean-Philippe Arseneau · Chief of Staff, Finance Canada (FIN)
Varun Srivatsan · Director of Policy, Finance Canada (FIN)
Income Tax Act as it applies to corporate taxation, personal taxation, registered saving products, investment and competitiveness.Read more
Discussions relating to the development of Financial Consumer Protection Framework and voluntary commitments to promote protection for consumers.
The Proceeds of Crime (Money Laundering) and Terrorist Financing Act, initiatives for enhancement of reporting mandatory information, and risk assessment methodology.
Providing input on federal budget measures that may impact the banking sector.
Work with the government to protect Canadians against fraud and scams.
Jean-Philippe Arseneau · Chef de cabinet, Finance Canada (FIN)
Varun Srivatsan · Director of Policy, Finance Canada (FIN)
Discussions relatives au cadre de protection des consommateursRead more
Certains sujets liés à la Loi sur le recyclage des produits de la criminalité et le financement des activités terroristes incluant les exigences d'identification
Loi sur l'impôt concernant l'impôt sur les entreprises, l'impôt sur le capital, la taxation internationale, l'impôt personnel et les produits d'épargne enregistrées
Fournir des commentaires sur les mesures budgétaires fédérales susceptibles d’avoir une incidence sur le secteur bancaire
Collaboration avec le gouvernement pour protéger les Canadiens contre la fraude et les arnaques
Fournir des commentaires sur l’élaboration du Cadre canadien des services bancaires pour les gens
Jean-Philippe Arseneau · Chief of Staff, Finance Canada (FIN)
Varun Srivatsan · Director of Policy, Finance Canada (FIN)
Proceeds of Crime (Money Laundering) and Terrorist Financing Act and Regulations with respect to a number of issues including identification requirementsRead more
Income Tax Act with respect to corporate income tax, capital tax, international taxation, personal taxation, and registered saving products
Discussions relating to the development of Financial Consumer Protection Framework and voluntary commitments to promote protection for consumers
Providing input on the development of the Consumer-Driven Banking Framework
Providing input on federal budget measures that may impact the banking sector
Work with the government to protect Canadians against fraud and scams
Jean-Philippe Arseneau · Chief of Staff, Finance Canada (FIN)
Varun Srivatsan · Director of Policy, Finance Canada (FIN)
Policies related to Canadian economic growth, and international trade.Read more
Financial Sector policies that relate to retail banking products and services offered by CIBC.
Policies that relate to stemming financial crimes in Canada (The Proceeds of Crime (Money Laundering) and Terrorist Financing Act, initiatives for enhancement of reporting mandatory information, financial scams and fraud, and risk assessment methodology).
Participation in pre-budget consultations, advocating for the removal of GST on all pet food and the inclusion of pets in the National Adaptation Strategy.Read more
Trade + China diversification
Advocated for stronger trade ties outside the U.S. and diplomatic action to resolve China export barriers and IP issues. Requested federal support for market diversification programs to protect Canada’s pet industry and jobs.
Pets in emergency planning. Requested that the federal government allocate funding and resources within its emergency programs to support pet-inclusive evacuation and sheltering, ensuring pets are considered in federal response measures and in support provided to provinces and municipalities.
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)
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Evan Solomon · Minister Responisble for the Federal Development Agency for Southern Ontario, Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev)
- 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.
Eleanor Olszewski · Minister of Emergency Management and Community Resilience
Matt Jeneroux · Member of Parliament for Edmonton Riverbend
Quinn Ferris · Senior Advisor, West Desk, Finance Canada (FIN)
Communicating with the Government of Canada about the Income Tax Act, R.S.C., 1985, c. 1 (5th Supp.), and regulations thereunder (such as the Income Tax Regulations, C.R.C., c. 945), including but not limited to (i) the excessive interest and financing expenses limitation (“EIFEL”) rules, (ii) Canadian Oil and Gas Property Expenses (“COGPE”), (iii) Capital Cost Allowance (“CCA”) and Productivity Mega Deductions, (iv) Canadian Development Expenses (“CDE”), (v) Canadian Exploration Expenses (“CEE”), (vi) the Atlantic Investment Tax Credit, (v) bare trusts, (vi) investment tax credits and/or incentives for capital invested in carbon capture, utilization and storage (“CCUS”) projects, (vii) investment tax credits and/or incentives for capital invested in enhanced oil recovery (“EOR”) projects, (viii) investment tax credits and/or incentives for capital invested in other scientific and technological projects (including via SR&ED tax incentives), (ix) group loss transfers, (x) Notices of Objection, (xi) the foreign affiliate dumping (“FAD”) rules and (xii) other tax-related matters impacting the oil and gas sector, including service and administration standards at the Canada Revenue Agency (“CRA”).Read more
Communicating with the Government of Canada about budgets and economic updates, more specifically the effect of proposed fiscal measures on the upstream oil and gas sector.
Eleanor Olszewski · Minister of Emergency Management and Community Resilience, and Minister Responsible for Prairies Economic Developent Canada, Prairies Economic Development Canada (PrairiesCan)
Matt Jeneroux · Member of Parliament and Special Advisor for Economic and Security Partnerships
General discussions about international trade and expansion opportunities for small and medium businesses, with emphasis on Canada's Indo-Pacific Strategy.Read more
General discussions about impacts of tariffs on local business, opportunities for supporting interprovincial and international trade, and the World Trade Centre Edmonton.
Discussions about grant application processes, timelines, and opportunity for funding the Artificial Intelligence and Construction Engineering (AIxCE) Cluster Organization implementation via the the Regional Tariff Response Initiative program.
General discussions on local business conditions, challenges and opportunities facing Canada's small and medium businesses, and possible solutions for supporting local businesses.
François-Philippe Champagne · ministre des finances et des affaires intergouvernementales, Finance Canada (FIN)
Présenter un portrait plus global des impacts importants que les tarifs actuels et potentiels pourraient avoir sur les activités de Cascades, sa chaîne d’approvisionnement, sa compétitivité ainsi que son empreinte manufacturière au Canada. Validation de l'application des contre-tarifs sur certains produits importés par Cascades.Read more
INTERNATIONAL TRADE: Legislative proposals, regulations, policies or programs related to Canada's international trading and investment relationship with foreign markets.Read more
Jean-Philippe Arseneau · Chief of Staff, Finance Canada (FIN)
Varun Srivatsan · Director of Policy, Finance Canada (FIN)
Policy measures to ensure security of drug supply in Canada and preserve Canada’s attractiveness for biopharmaceutical launches, including in response to foreign pricing regulationsRead more
Policies and frameworks to accelerate access to innovative medicines post-Health Canada approval, including efforts to reduce time-to-reimbursement and streamline federal/provincial listing processes
Engage with Canadian government officials to discuss and provide input on Canada’s countermeasures and policies in response to foreign tariffs affecting the pharmaceutical industry, as well as free trade agreements as they relate to the biopharmaceutical industry
The Building Industry and Land Development Association advocates for reforms to policy that are in the interest of a more efficient and effective development approval process and policy reforms that improve the overall health of the development industry in Canada.Read more
The Building Industry and Land Development Association is seeking reforms to Government Imposes Taxes, Fees and Charges and its associated policy framework to improve the feasibility of housing development projects, including measures related to development charges, infrastructure financing, foreign buyers, mortgage interest and improve the tax structure's competitiveness for housing and infrastructure investment.
The Building Industry and Land Development Association is seeking relief from HST in the form of enhanced rebates and a sustainable model for future indexing.
Mélanie Joly · Minister of Industry and Minister responsible for Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
Julie Dabrusin · Minister, Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)
Advocate for a national manufacturing and exporting strategy that includes innovation and investment supports, skills development and effective trade policies.
Mélanie Joly · Minister of Industry and Minister responsible for Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
Patty Hajdu · Minister of Jobs and Families, Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario
Evan Solomon · Minister of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Innovation and Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario
Discuss countermeasures to the U.S. tariffs on Canadian goods
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.
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