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Meetings with David J. McGuinty 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 David J. McGuinty held office then.

  • Reported by Jeff Zabudsky · In-house (organization)

    • David J. McGuinty · Minister of National Defence of Canada, National Defence (DND)
    Marine Innovation Simulation Centre of Excellence educational research project and workforce development needs connected to the marine sector.

    Official report

  • Reported by John McCarthy · In-house (corporation)

    and 5 more
    • Quinn Rinke · Regional Advisor, National Defence (DND)
    • Muntaha Ahmed · Communications and Policy Advisor, National Defence (DND)
    • Arthur Jordan · LCol, National Defence (DND)
    • Simone Rutherford · Assistant to MP McKinnon, House of Commons
    • Harpreet Dhaliwal · Assistant to MP Saini, House of Commons
    Assist in securing and managing defence and coast guard contracts under the National Shipbuilding Strategy (NSS) and other procurement opportunities.

    Official report

  • cae inc.

    Reported by Calin Rovinescu · 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 J. McGuinty · Minister of National Defence, National Defence (DND)
    • Stephen Fuhr · Secretary of State, Defence Procurement
    Educating and advocating for Canada to support its aerospace sector and preserve our country’s Key Industrial Capabilities (KIC) in flight training and simulation. Read more

    Canada's potential contributions to global security in Europe, NATO, and NORAD

    Industrial and Technological Benefits

    With regard to federal measures to assist the Canadian Aerospace sector and advocate for an aerospace and defence industrial strategy.

    Official report

  • Reported by Michael Mueller · In-house (organization)

    Advocating for the need to develop and fund a Canadian aerospace strategy

    Official report

  • Reported by Bilal Cheema · Consultant

    Provide Parliamentarians and decision makers with accurate and factual information on the realities of the Vaping industry in Canada. Read more

    Seek assurances the federal government will not implement a flavor ban on the regulated Canadian Vaping Industry. Furthermore, encourage the implementation of all current regulations.

    Official report

  • Reported by Cristine Kahil · In-house (corporation)

    Improve bilateral trade with Lebanon. Review existing treaties and agreements to ensure they are up to date and are conforming to the terms.

    Official report

  • IBM Canada Limited

    Reported by Deb Pimentel · In-house (corporation)

    • David J. McGuinty · Minister of National Defence
    • Alexa Kalsatos · Senior Operations and Regional Advisor (Greater Toronto Area), National Defence (DND)
    Communicating with government officials about quantum, more specifically quantum-safe encryption standards and capabilities, including as it pertains to Canada's National Defence Policy. Read more

    Communicating with government officials about procurement policies, procedures and processes, including proposals to modernize and streamline the federal government’s procurement policies, procedures and processes.

    Official report

  • Reported by Evan Bahry · In-house (corporation)

    Seeking the Government of Canada's permission for a two-year pilot project to conduct field testing for CO2 and H2 pipelines (100 m to 300 m lengths) at CFB Suffield. There are currently no North American field testing facilities for CO2 and H2 pipelines. CO2 and H2 pipelines are integral to Canada's interest in decarbonization. Read more

    Official report

  • Reported by Eric Gales · In-house (corporation)

    Work with government to promote and support Canada’s digital economy, including ensuring the availability of a high-skilled tech workforce.

    Official report

  • Saab Canada, Inc.

    Reported by Simon Carroll · In-house (corporation)

    • David J. McGuinty · Member of Parliament
    • Stefanie Beck · Deputy Minister, National Defence (DND)
    • Jamie Speiser-Blanchet · Commander of the Royal Canadian Air Force, National Defence (DND)
    • Heather Sheehy · Assistant Deputy Minister, Materiel, National Defence (DND)
    and 2 more
    • Renee Filiatrault · Senior Advisor, National Defence (DND)
    • Radey Barrack · Director of Policy, National Defence (DND)
    Economic Development: lobbying activity will include briefings, presentations and discussions associated with the Industrial and Technological Benefits (ITB) policy as it relates to defence and civil security programs. The ITB policy is a key evaluated component of many of the federal government programs that Saab competes in, and as such information on the means through which the company aims to address its ITB obligations is worthy of discussion with the relevant government authorities. Read more

    Government Procurement: lobbying activities will include discussions and briefings with the relevant Ministers and members of committees with responsibilities associated with government procurement as it relates to defence and civil security related programs. This is not intended to include any requests for government funding.

    Defence: lobbying activities will include discussions, briefing and presentations on Defence and Civil Security related programs. These include, but are not limited to, aerospace programs, maritime/naval programs, land domain programs, training and simulation programs, research and development and civil security related activities

    Official report

  • Lockheed Martin

    Reported by Kristen Leroux · In-house (corporation)

    • David J. McGuinty · Minister of National Defence, National Defence (DND)
    • Cory Pike · Chief of Staff, National Defence (DND)
    • Radey Barrack · Director of Policy, National Defence (DND)
    • Heather Sheehy · Assistant Deputy Minister (Materiel), National Defence (DND)
    and 3 more
    • Jennie Carignan · Chief of the Defence Staff, National Defence (DND)
    • Jamie Speiser-Blanchet · Commander of the Royal Canadian Airforce, National Defence (DND)
    • Stefanie Beck · Deputy Minister, National Defence (DND)
    Canada’s contribution to the North American Aerospace Defence Command (NORAD) including potential future investments as part of NORAD Modernization Read more

    Communications with the Government of Canada to support the design and implementation of their defence industrial strategy

    Official report

  • Inter Pares

    Reported by Samantha McGavin · In-house (organization)

    • Mark Carney · Prime Minister of Canada, Prime Minister's Office (PMO)
    • David J. McGuinty · Member of Parliament, Minister of National Defence
    • Anita Ananda · Minister of Foreign Affairs, Global Affairs Canada (GAC)
    • Maninder Shidhu · Minister of International Trade,, House of Commons
    Ensuring Canada maintain a strong presence promoting human rights domestically and in the South. Read more

    Canada's position and policies on migration, and resettlement related to countries where Inter Pares works.

    International Development (Inter Pares shares analysis on various facets of human rights, women's rights, economic justice, food sovereignty and migration globally).

    Canada's position and policies on religious and ethnic discrimination related to countries where Inter Pares works.

    Canadian assistance to Colombia, Peru, Guatemala, Mexico, El Salvador, Central America regional, Ghana, West Africa regional, Sudan (North), Africa Regional, Great Lakes region of Africa, Bangladesh, India, Asia regional, Malaysia, Border regions of Burma, the Philippines with respect to areas of focus and modalities of delivery.

    Official report

  • Reported by Philip Witherington · In-house (corporation)

    Veterans Benefits including programs and policies that provide financial and other assistance to current and former members of the Canadian Armed Forces.

    Official report

  • Reported by Jeffrey Kroeker · Consultant

    • David J. McGuinty · Minister of National Defence, National Defence (DND)
    • Alice Hansen · Director of Communications for the Minister of National Defence, National Defence (DND)
    • Wendy Hadwen · Assistant Deputy Minister, National Defence (DND)
    To advocate to the Government to approve new, fast and effective ways to build urgently needed defence related infrastructure that supports the needs of CAF, DND and Canada's broader national security, with a specific emphasis on flexible, scalable, and rapidly deployable infrastructure projects on military installations that can also include the use of public-private partnership models. Read more

    Official report

  • Sorel Forge

    Reported by Charles Philippe Thibault · Consultant

    • David J. McGuinty · Ministre, National Defence (DND)
    • Cory Pike · Chef de Cabinet, National Defence (DND)
    Démarches afin de faire connaître les projets de Les Forges de Sorel et ses besoins sur le plan financier afin d'accroître sa capacité de production.

    Official report

  • 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

  • Hatch

    Reported by David Pratt · Consultant

    The client is seeking to win contracts related to the engineering and design aspects of defence infrastructure across Canada, but with particular reference to NORAD modernization. Read more

    Official report

  • Reported by David Pratt · Consultant

    The object of the lobbying will be to promote Volatus Aerospace Corp.'s established infrastructure and extensive fleet of aircraft, helicopters and remotely piloted aircraft systems to augment and enhance the real-time surveillance, monitoring and control of Canada's borders. Separate and apart from border surveillance, the lobbying will also entail the promotion of Volatus' capabilities to other federal government departments and agencies. Read more

    Official report

  • Reported by John McCarthy · In-house (corporation)

    • David J. McGuinty · Minister, National Defence (DND)
    • Stefanie Beck · Deputy Minister, National Defence (DND)
    • Angus Topshee · Vice Admiral, National Defence (DND)
    • Hilary Hendriks · Senior Policy Advisor, National Defence (DND)
    Assist in securing and managing defence and coast guard contracts under the National Shipbuilding Strategy (NSS) and other procurement opportunities.

    Official report

  • Seaspan Shipyards

    Reported by Raphael Brass · Consultant

    • David J. McGuinty · Minister, National Defence (DND)
    • Angus Topshee · Vice-Admiral, National Defence (DND)
    • Hilary Hendriks · Senior Policy Advisor, National Defence (DND)
    • Stefanie Beck · Deputy Minister, National Defence (DND)
    and 1 more
    • Quinn Rinke · Special Assistant, West and North Regional Advisor, National Defence (DND)
    Assist in securing and managing defence and coast guard contracts under the National Shipbuilding Strategy (NSS) and other procurement opportunities.

    Official report

  • Telesat Corporation

    Reported by Daniel Goldberg · In-house (corporation)

    • David J. McGuinty · Minister of National Defence, National Defence (DND)
    • Cory Pike · Chief of Staff, National Defence (DND)
    • Radey Barrack · Director of Policy, National Defence (DND)
    • Natasha Kim · ADM, National Defence (DND)
    and 2 more
    • Ross Ermel · Assistant Deputy Minister, National Defence (DND)
    • Wendy Hadwen · Assistant Deputy Minister, National Defence (DND)
    Work with Government of Canada to promote and support Canada's space economy Read more

    Work with the Government of Canada on international engagements as it relates to the digital economy and Internet connectivity.

    Encourage the Government of Canada to fulfill unique communications, scientific or military requirements through new satellite programs

    Official report

  • Reported by Devin McCarthy · Consultant

    • David J. McGuinty · Minister of National Defence, National Defence (DND)
    • Radey Barrack · Director of Policy, National Defence (DND)
    • Alexa Kalsatos · Policy Advisor, National Defence (DND)
    Engaging with government officials to discuss the procurement of supplies and equipment for Ukraine.

    Official report

  • Bombardier Inc.

    Reported by Éric Martel · In-house (corporation)

    • David J. McGuinty · Minister, National Defence (DND)
    • Jamie Spieser-Blanchet · Commander of the Air Force, National Defence (DND)
    • Judith Bennett · Associate Assistant Deputy Minister, National Defence (DND)
    • Renee Filiatrault · Senior Advisor, National Defence (DND)
    and 1 more
    • Quinn Rinke · Regional Advisor, National Defence (DND)
    Representations regarding Canadian and international defence procurement.

    Official report

  • Reported by Sheila Copps · Consultant

    Celebration of 100th birthday of the Royal Canadian Geographic Society including a budget contribution by the government of Canada.

    Official report

  • Invest Ottawa

    Reported by Sonya Shorey · In-house (organization)

    and 3 more
    Detail Title: Economic Development Recommendations on support for the business community during COVID-19 crisis Recommended actions and investments during/post COVID-19 Read more

    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.