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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 Amanda DeYoung · Consultant

    Assist Hamilton International Airport in applying for federal grants and advocate on behalf of the Hamilton International Airport to secure said grants. Inquiring into what government grants might be available to for Hamilton International Airport's climate action capital work. Read more

    Official report

  • University of Alberta

    Reported by Bill Flanagan · In-house (organization)

    • David J. McGuinty · Minister, National Defence (DND)
    • Jaspinder Komal · Assistant Deputy Minister, National Defence (DND)
    • Quinn Rinke · West and North Regional Advisor, National Defence (DND)
    • Conor Lewis · Senior Policy Advisor, National Defence (DND)
    Advocacy to improve immigration policies and programs for prospective and current university students, faculty, and staff.

    Official report

  • Reported by David Pratt · Consultant

    • David J. McGuinty · Minister of National Defence
    • Stephen Fuhr · Secretary of State, Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC)
    • Mélanie Joly · Minister, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
    • Corey Pike · Chief of Staff to the Minister, National Defence (DND)
    and 5 more
    • Mary-Rose Brown · Chief of Staff, Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC)
    • Paul Moen · Chief of Staff to the Minister, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
    • Stefanie Beck · Deputy Minister, National Defence (DND)
    • Wendy Hadwen · Assistant Deputy Minister, National Defence (DND)
    • Natasha Kim · Associate Deputy Minister, National Defence (DND)
    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

  • University of Alberta

    Reported by Bill Flanagan · In-house (organization)

    • David J. McGuinty · Minister, National Defence (DND)
    • Jaspinder Komal · Assistant Deputy Minister, National Defence (DND)
    • Conor Lewis · Senior Policy Advisor, National Defence (DND)
    • Quinn Rinke · West and North Regional Advisor, National Defence (DND)
    Advocacy to enhance support for university research mobilization and commercialization activities. Read more

    Advocacy to advance Canadian leadership in priority areas to support world class research, talent attraction and retention, and knowledge mobilization.

    Official report

  • University of Alberta

    Reported by Bill Flanagan · In-house (organization)

    Advocacy to improve immigration policies and programs for prospective and current university students, faculty, and staff.

    Official report

  • University of Alberta

    Reported by Bill Flanagan · In-house (organization)

    • David J. McGuinty · Minister, National Defence (DND)
    • Jaspinder Komal · Assistant Deputy Minister, National Defence (DND)
    • Quinn Rinke · West and North Regional Advisor, National Defence (DND)
    • Conor Lewis · Senior Policy Advisor, National Defence (DND)
    Advocacy to secure support in the budget for post-secondary education, research, innovation, and science and technology. Read more

    Advocacy to enhance support for university research mobilization and commercialization activities.

    Advocacy to advance Canadian leadership in priority areas to support world class research, talent attraction and retention, and knowledge mobilization.

    Research security, with respect to international research partnerships

    Official report

  • Queen's University

    Reported by Patrick Deane · In-house (organization)

    Military and Veteran's Health - seeking support for the national research program of the Canadian Institute for Military and Veteran Health through Veterans Affairs Canada and the Department of National Defence. Read more

    Official report

  • University of Calgary

    Reported by Edward McCauley · In-house (organization)

    • David J. McGuinty · Minister, National Defence (DND)
    • Jaspinder Komal · ADM, National Defence (DND)
    • Quinn Rinke · West and North Regional Advisor, National Defence (DND)
    • Rajiv Gupta · Associate Head, Communications Security Establishment Canada (CSEC)
    Discussions regarding possible research and development initiatives for, and investments in, partnerships with the University of Calgary. Read more

    Budget bills in support of federal funding for post-secondary education, research, innovation, science and technology.

    Official report

  • Reported by Dwayne Charette · In-house (corporation)

    • Mark Carney · Prime Minister, Prime Minister's Office (PMO)
    • David J. McGuinty · Member of Parliament
    • Joël Lightbound · Minister of Government Transformation, Public Works and Procurement, Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC)
    • Mélanie Joly · Minister responsible for Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions, Minister of Industry, Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions
    Government Contract Pursued: Contract with the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) concerning the renewal of their rotary wing aircraft fleet. Read more

    Government Contract Pursued: Contract with National Defence concerning the Next Tactical Aviation Capability Set (NTACS) project.

    Official report

  • Reported by Robert Asselin · In-house (organization)

    • David J. McGuinty · Minister, National Defence (DND)
    • Jaspinder Komal · Assistant Deputy Minister, National Defence (DND)
    • Rajiv Gupta · Associate Head, Communications Security Establishment Canada (CSEC)
    • Quinn Rinke · West and North Regional Advisor, National Defence (DND)
    and 1 more
    • Conor Lewis · Senior Policy Advisor, National Defence (DND)
    Advocacy regarding Canada’s research and development agenda, including research funding administered through the granting agencies and other federal departments and agencies, program design, and regulatory concerns related to research, including research security. Read more

    Official report

  • Reported by Greg MacNeil · Consultant

    and 6 more
    • Allie Chalke · Chief of Staff to the Minister, Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC)
    • Danielle Racanelli · Regional Advisor, Ontario, Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC)
    • Alexa Kalsatos · Senior Operations and Regional Advisor Greater Toronto Area, National Defence (DND)
    • Alice Hanson · Director of Communications, National Defence (DND)
    • Angus Topshee · Admiral, National Defence (DND)
    • Jamie Speiser-Blanchet · Lieutenant-General, National Defence (DND)
    Interactions with Government officials regarding in-service support for Halifax Class Frigates. Read more

    Input into the Federal Government's National Shipbuilding Procurement Strategy as it relates to Irving Shipbuilding being selected on October 19, 2011 to build the Combat Vessel work package.

    Official report

  • Reported by james irving · In-house (corporation)

    and 6 more
    • Allie Chalke · Chief of Staff, Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC)
    • Danielle Racanelli · Regional Advisor, Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC)
    • Alexa Kalsatos · Senior Operations and Regional Advisor Greater Toronto Area, National Defence (DND)
    • Alice Hansen · Director of Communications, National Defence (DND)
    • Angus Topshee · Commander of the Royal Canadian Navy, National Defence (DND)
    • Jamie Speiser-Blanchet · Commander of the Royal Canadian Air Force, National Defence (DND)
    Input into the Federal Government's National Shipbuilding Procurement Strategy as it relates to Irving Shipbuilding being selected on October 19, 2011 to build the Combat Vessel work package. Read more

    Interactions with Government officials regarding in-service support for Halifax Class Frigates.

    Official report

  • Reported by Gordon Quaiattini · Consultant

    • David J. McGuinty · Minister of National Defence, National Defence (DND)
    • Andrew Green · Director of Operations, National Defence (DND)
    • Alexa Kalsatos · Senior Operations and Regional Advisor, National Defence (DND)
    Light Armoured Vehicle Special Variant Enhancements Additional Mechanized Armoured Vehicles (AMAV) Logistics Vehicle Modernization (LVM) project

    Official report

  • TELUS Corporation

    Reported by Darren Entwistle · In-house (corporation)

    • David J. McGuinty · Member of Parliament
    • Rob Jamieson · Chief of Staff to the Minister, Public Safety Canada (PS)
    Critical infrastructure and cyber security - protection of facilities, networks, technology, assets and systems.

    Official report

  • Reported by Goldy Hyder · In-house (organization)

    • David J. McGuinty · Minister of Defence, National Defence (DND)
    • Wendy Hadwen · Assistant Deputy Minister, National Defence (DND)
    • Bridget Walshe · Associate Head, Communications Security Establishment Canada (CSEC)
    • Conor Lewis · Senior Policy Advisor, National Defence (DND)
    and 1 more
    • Renee Filiatrault · Senior Advisor, National Defence (DND)
    NATIONAL SECURITY POLICY: Input regarding policies that Canada's national security policies and regulations impacting the private sector.

    Official report

  • Hatch

    Reported by David Pratt · Consultant

    • David J. McGuinty · Minister of National Defence
    • Stephen Fuhr · Secretary of State, Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC)
    • Tim Krupa · Policy Advisor, Prime Minister's Office (PMO)
    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

  • Invest Ottawa

    Reported by Sonya Shorey · In-house (organization)

    Detail Title: Science and Technology Seeking additional funding support from the Ministry of Innovation, Science and Industry for tech-based startups and entrepreneurs in the City of Ottawa Read more

    Official report

  • Reported by Candace Laing · In-house (organization)

    • David J. McGuinty · Minister of National Defence, National Defence (DND)
    • Cory Pike · Chief of Staff, National Defence (DND)
    GOVERNMENT PROCUREMENT - Reform Canada’s procurement system to support investment and ensure a competitive business environment. Read more

    INTERNATIONAL TRADE – With respect to issues relating to trade controls, including tariffs, import and export controls, sanctions, and trade remedies.

    INTERNATIONAL TRADE - Negotiating bilateral, regional, and multilateral trade agreements and promoting them to Canadian businesses.

    NATIONAL SECURITY/ECONOMIC SECURITY - Advancing policies related to enhancing Canada’s economic and national security. Key priorities include strengthening economic resilience, prudently navigating geopolitical challenges to trade and international relations, safeguarding business operations against new and emerging threats, and fostering conditions for economic growth.

    DEFENCE - Creating industrial opportunities for Canadian businesses through increased defence procurement and related defence policies.

    Official report

  • Bombardier Inc.

    Reported by Éric Martel · In-house (corporation)

    • David J. McGuinty · Minister, National Defence (DND)
    • Wendy Hadwen · Assistant Deputy Minister, National Defence (DND)
    Representations regarding Canadian and international defence procurement.

    Official report

  • Reported by Christyn Cianfarani · In-house (organization)

    • David J. McGuinty · Member of Parliament
    • Cory Pike · Chief of Staff to the Minister, National Defence (DND)
    • Wendy Hadwen · Assistant Deputy Minister, National Defence (DND)
    To convince government officials to maintain and/or improve global market access for Canadian firms in a way that respects Canada's export controls.

    Official report

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

    • David J. McGuinty · Minister of Defence, National Defence (DND)
    • Cory Pike · Chief of Staff, National Defence (DND)
    Advocating for the need to develop and fund a Canadian aerospace 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 Warren Kinsella · Consultant

    Suggestion for an appointment as an Honorary Colonel of a Canadian Army Regiment or Reserve unit.

    Official report

  • Reported by Owen Charters · In-house (organization)

    and 4 more
    Child and youth mental health, with respect to prevention and early intervention Read more

    Canadian government's policies and programs with respect to crime prevention and restorative justice for youth.

    Official report

  • Reported by Mark Weber · In-house (organization)

    Issues related to pensions and the implementation of equitable retirement after 25 years of service for Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) personnel. This will involve discussions around amending: Public Service Superannuation Act Income Tax Act regulations Public Service Superannuation Act regulations Read more

    Matters related to staffing numbers, training, and tools for Canada Border Services Agency personnel.

    We will be lobbying on the importance for Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) and the federal government to rely on the expertise of trained CBSA officers.

    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.