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Meetings with Arnold Viersen 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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Every reported meeting

Newest first, back to November 2021 if Arnold Viersen held office then.

  • Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB)

    Reported by Daniel Kelly · In-house (organization)

    CFIB supports lower EI rates for small business employers and encourages the adoption of EI training credit for new employees. Read more

    Lobbying to reduce Red Tape and improve government customer service. This includes providing input for the consultations on the Annual Regulatory Modernization Bill.

    Sharing data information and recommendations related to the state of SMEs overall and for specific sectors.

    CFIB is advocating for the return of the $2.5 billion owed to small businesses in carbon tax revenue and seeks to ensure that the rebates are meaningful for the smallest businesses.

    Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) shares its suggestions for Budget 2025 focusing on: reducing Employment Insurance premiums for small businesses; reducing taxes, red tape and barriers to internal trade; and revisiting the proposed capital gains tax changes.

    Retirement Income Policies, and proposed Canada Pension Plan increases. CFIB is against mandatory increases in Canada Pension Plan, and has provided alternative approaches. CFIB has also shared recommendations to reduce disincentives to work for older workers.

    Official report

  • FCA Canada Inc.

    Reported by Jeff Hines · In-house (corporation)

    and 2 more
    • Tony Baldinelli · Member of Parliament
    • Colin Carrie · Member of Parliament, House of Commons
    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. 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.

    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

  • Ford Motor Company of Canada, Ltd.

    Reported by Bev Goodman · In-house (corporation)

    and 7 more
    • Tony Baldinelli · Member of Parliament
    • Colin Carrie · Member of Parliament, House of Commons
    • callum Wintle · Parliamentary Assistant, House of Commons
    • nathan Draaistra · Administrative Assistant, House of Commons
    • Rhonda Kirkland · Senior Communications Advisor, House of Commons
    • Luke Fulton · Member's Assistant, House of Commons
    • Richard Fromm · Chief of Staff, House of Commons
    Discussions regarding consultation, outreach, policies and opportunities related to investment, development, export/import of critical minerals Read more

    Discussions regarding transportation, vehicle electrification and reducing greenhouse gas emissions, including the government's light-duty Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) sales mandate regulation, ZEV charging and refueling infrastructure development, and consumer issues. Discussions related to the broad range of electrified vehicles and multi-energy technologies

    Discussions concerning investments in Canada as it relates to automotive and automotive parts manufacturing, EV battery and EV battery supply chain manufacturing, critical minerals, including incentive support and taxation.

    Trade agreement negotiation and policies/regulations/tariffs related to import/exports to support the Canadian automotive sector

    Bilateral and plurolateral trade agreements comprehend the North American integration of the Automotive industry

    Official report

  • Global Automakers of Canada

    Reported by Dave Adams · In-house (organization)

    and 2 more
    • Tony Baldinelli · Member of Parliament
    • Colin Carrie · Member of Parliament, House of Commons
    Canadian Environmental Protection Act - the implementation of the regulations regarding Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions from motor vehicles from 2022-2025 and beyond 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

    Vehicle Theft has risen exponentially over the course of the last 2 years. To address vehicle theft we seek stronger sentencing provisions for those stealing vehicles, export controls on used vehicles exiting Canada through our ports and increased inspection of containers in particular through the Port of Montreal by CBSA

    On-Road Vehicle and Emissions Regulations - ensure alignment of standards with the United States

    The appropriate metrics and implementation for a zero emission vehicle mandate

    Official report

  • Toyota Canada Inc.

    Reported by Larry Hutchinson · In-house (corporation)

    and 1 more
    • Colin Carrie · Member of Parliament, House of Commons
    Communication regarding transportation, vehicle electrification and reducing carbon emissions, as it relates to the government's light-duty Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) sales mandate regulation for new vehicle purchases and other related policies and programs, including ZEV charging and refueling infrastructure development. Read more

    Communication regarding trade related issues, including free trade agreements such as the Canada-US-Mexico Free Trade Agreement, as it relates to the auto industry.

    Official report

  • Canadian Vehicle Manufacturers' Association

    Reported by Brian Kingston · In-house (organization)

    and 7 more
    • Tony Baldinelli · Member of Parliament
    • Colin Carrie · Member of Parliament, House of Commons
    • Nathan Draaistra · Administrative Assistant, House of Commons
    • Callum Wintle · Parliamentary Assistant, House of Commons
    • Rhonda Kirkland · Senior Communications Advisor, House of Commons
    • Luke Fulton · Member's Assistant, House of Commons
    • Richard Fromm · Chief of Staff, House of Commons
    - Ensure alignment of Canada U.S. harmonized Tier 3 and beyond vehicle criteria air emission standards and supporting fuel quality requirements Read more

    - Ensure the Emissions Reduction Plan under the Climate Change Accountability Act implementation including the Pan-Canadian framework on Climate change comprehends the federal government's regulatory role respecting vehicle fuel economy/greenhouse gas emissions and criteria air contaminants and CUSMA.

    - Ensure any further review of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act is applied in a manner that achieves the governments objectives and does not disrupt manufacturing operations and vehicles.

    - Ensure the alignment of Canada and U.S. vehicle emission and greenhouse gas standards, for light duty (2025 and beyond), and heavy duty vehicles (2019 and beyond) under the Canadian Environmental Protection Act.

    Coordination and alignment of research and analysis associated with U.S. of Light Duty Vehicle greenhouse gas emission regulation.

    - Ensure an automotive strategy provides for a competitive environment that encourages maintenance of current and new automotive investment.

    Ensure that the Mines to Mobility Strategy is aligned and coordinated with the U.S.

    Ensure that the ZEV federal objectives support consumer uptake and demand, and comprehends the integrated nature of the auto industry and need for alignment with the U.S. federal ZEV policies and programs.

    - Global Affairs Canada; trade agreement negotiation and implementation that maximizes commercial benefits and export opportunities.

    - Bilateral and plurolateral trade agreements comprehend the North American integration of the Automotive industry

    Official report

  • GENERAL MOTORS OF CANADA COMPANY

    Reported by Kristian Aquilina · In-house (corporation)

    and 2 more
    • Tony Baldinelli · Member of Parliament
    • Colin Carrie · MP, House of Commons
    New legislation and/or revisions to existing legislation in the area of Vehicle Emissions, Vehicle Safety and Vehicle Efficiency Read more

    Canadian Environmental Protection Act (CEPA) in respect of impacts on automotive industry

    International Trade Agreements in respect of fairness and access to markets for automotive industry.

    Official report

  • Canadian Pacific Railway Company

    Reported by Keith Creel · In-house (corporation)

    LabourTransportation

    Official report

  • Association for Reformed Political Action (ARPA) Canada

    Reported by Mike Schouten · In-house (organization)

    Health

    Official report

  • International Justice Mission Canada

    Reported by Anu George Canjanathoppil · In-house (organization)

    • Andréanne Larouche · Member of Parliament
    • Arnold Viersen · Member of Parliament
    • Maxime Blais · Staff with Senator Julie Miville-Dechene, Senate of Canada
    • Bennett Donahue · Staff with MP McKay, House of Commons
    and 8 more
    • Benjamin Bronsema · Staff with MP Viersen, House of Commons
    • Joel Oosterman · Policy Analyst - MP Viersen, House of Commons
    • Shawn Boyle · Staff with MP McKay, House of Commons
    • John McKay · Member of Parliament, House of Commons
    • Julie Miville-Dechene · Senator, Senate of Canada
    • Audrey-Ann Messier · Staff with MP Andreanne Larouche, House of Commons
    • Jerome Lussier · Staff with Senator Miville-Dechene, Senate of Canada
    • Maria Gainey · Staff with MP Viersen, House of Commons

    International DevelopmentInternational RelationsJustice and Law EnforcementNational Security/SecurityPrivacy and Access to Information

    Official report

  • Koch Government Affairs, LLC

    Reported by Clancy Bouwman · Consultant

    Economic Development

    Official report

  • TELUS Corporation

    Reported by Darren Entwistle · In-house (corporation)

    Labour

    Official report

  • Telus Corporation

    Reported by Elizabeth Campbell · Consultant

    LabourTelecommunications

    Official report

  • Woodland Cree First Nation

    Reported by Alexander MacDonald · Consultant

    Aboriginal Affairs

    Official report

  • Little Warriors

    Reported by Michaela Johnson · Consultant

    Child Services

    Official report

  • Congress of Aboriginal Peoples

    Reported by Shawn Driscoll · Consultant

    and 1 more
    • Larry Maguire · Member of Parliament, House of Commons

    Aboriginal AffairsBudgetConstitutional IssuesEconomic DevelopmentEducationHealthHousingRegional Development

    Official report

  • Congress of Aboriginal Peoples

    Reported by Kevin Bosch · Consultant

    and 1 more
    • Gary Vidal · Member of Parliament, House of Commons

    Aboriginal AffairsBudgetConstitutional IssuesEconomic DevelopmentEducationHealthHousingRegional Development

    Official report

  • Tea and Herbal Association of Canada

    Reported by Chris Gray · Consultant

    • Arnold Viersen · Member of Parliament
    • Julie Miville-Dechêne · Senator, Senate of Canada
    • John McKay · Member of Parliament, House of Commons

    IndustryInternational TradeJustice and Law Enforcement

    Official report

  • Enserva

    Reported by Gurpreet Lail · In-house (organization)

    and 5 more
    • Morgan Breitkreutz · Deputy Chief of Staff, Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
    • Justin Mohr · Senior Policy Advisor, Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
    • Earl Dreeshen · Member of Parliament, House of Commons
    • Sandra Hassan · Deputy Minister, Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
    • Ekaternya Nova · Senior Policy Advisor, Transport Canada (TC)

    Employment and TrainingEnergyLabourTransportation

    Official report

  • Canadian Gas Association

    Reported by Timothy Egan · In-house (organization)

    EnergyTransportation

    Official report

  • The Transport Project Canada

    Reported by Bruce Winchester · In-house (organization)

    EnergyEnvironmentTransportation

    Official report

  • The University of Western Ontario

    Reported by Alan Shepard · In-house (organization)

    HousingResearch and Development

    Official report

  • National Council of Canadian Muslims (NCCM)

    Reported by Stephen Brown · In-house (organization)

    Foreign Affairs

    Official report

  • NorthRiver Midstream Inc.

    Reported by Brandon Anderson · In-house (corporation)

    Energy

    Official report

  • NorthRiver Midstream Inc.

    Reported by Laila Hawrylyshyn · Consultant

    Energy

    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.