The latest from the federal lobbyist registry.
With the Fall Budget’s date set on Nov. 5, industries are scrambling to get their last word in with the federal government, especially Finance Canada.
The department was the second most-lobbied institution this week, with funding asks ranging from big container-terminal project to land conservancy.
BACKGROUND: Federal budget to be tabled on Nov. 5
Ducks Unlimited Canada, Canada’s largest land conservancy, has focused their lobbying agenda on securing stable federal dollars for wetland conservation. The organization is pressing Ottawa to modernize and expand federal funding for habitat restoration, infrastructure renewal and conservation projects to invest in more research.
The ask comes as government funding already accounts for roughly a fifth of group’s revenue, and as the organization nears the end of a seven-year $3-billion continental fundraising campaign wrapping up in 2026.
Similarly, Quebec Port Authority is pressing Ottawa for federal infrastructure dollars.
The port is seeking support through the National Trad Corridors Fund, the Trade Corridors Diversification Fund, among other federal programs.
The registration comes ahead of the fall budget and as Bill C-39, the Canada Strong Act, moves through committee. Its transportation section includes measures on ports and supply chains, which would allow cabinet to designate transportation corridors as regions of national interest.
BACKGROUND: Bill C-39 heads to special committee with Conservatives’ backing
It’s also worthy to note that the port’s last major expansion, Laurentia, was blocked by the federal government following an environmental review.
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New Registrations
Since October 17th, STARS were the most registered organizations, with 4 unique registrations made on their behalf. All remaining organizations had no more than 3 registrations made on their behalf.
Since October 17th, Crestview Strategy and Burson led all registrant groups with 6 unique registrations. They were followed by Sussex Strategy Group which had 5 unique registrations. Counsel Public Affairs Inc. was next with 4 unique registrations. All remaining registrant groups made no more than 3 unique registrations.
From October 17th to October 23rd, Vincent Custode from Burson was the most active lobbyist with 5 unique registrations. All remaining lobbyists had no more than 3 unique registrations.
In recent agriculture/trade registrants:
Ducks Unlimited Canada was registered by Elizabeth Kilborn, a consultant with Sussex Strategy Group, for a number of advocacy efforts, including integration and alignment of international biodiversity and climate commitments with domestic policy, planning and funding frameworks and the inclusion, use, and advancement of wetlands and uplands as nature-based solutions and natural infrastructure in land use planning, funding, and research. Further discussions were held to discuss investment in habitat inventories, geospatial data, and research, and public engagement to support evidence-based conservation decisions and modernizing and expanding federal funding for habitat restoration, habitat management infrastructure renewal, and conservation project reconstruction.
Other: Corby Spirit and Wine Limited, MHP Pacific Limited
In recent arts/culture/copyright registrants:
Society of Composers, Authors & Music Publishers of Canada (SOCAN) was registered by Andrea Rodriguez, a consultant with Proof Strategies. The focus of their lobbying efforts was to discuss amendments to the Broadcasting and Copyright acts. Specifically, to ensure that the Broadcasting Act protects and supports Canadian music creators and their works in the digital environment and to bring the Copyright Act in line with advances in technology and current international standards and provide fair and predictable rules for copyright in the digital environment.
Other: Entertainment Software Association of Canada, The Show Vancouver
In recent defence/security registrants:
CCX Technologies Inc. was registered in-house by Chris Bartlett, their President, as well as by Mackenzie Houston, a consultant with Syntax Strategic Inc., to discuss the implementation of the Defence Industrial Strategy, including how the Government of Canada procures from small and medium-sized enterprises and acquires sovereign capabilities; process improvements, including security screening timelines; and the contribution of Canadian-controlled defence companies to Canadian sovereignty and economic prosperity. Further discussions were held to inform the government about the client’s technologies and capabilities as they relate to defence and security requirements, stemming from their pursuit for funding programs that support Canadian manufacturing and building sovereign defence and security capabilities in Canada, including with tariff relief support.
Other: GTDS Inc., Serco Canada Inc, Vosker Technologies
In recent energy/environment/climate registrants:
Toronto Hydro Electric Systems Limited was registered by Elizabeth Kilborn, a consultant with Sussex Strategy Group, to advocate to the government centered around electrification, grid modernization and climate action, as well as on decarbonization, green initiatives and net-zero goals.
Other: Energy Storage Canada, Arca Climate, Clean Economy Fund, Emerald Energy from Waste, GFL Environmental Inc.
In recent health registrants:
Microbix Biosystems Inc. was registered by Sophia Wojdak, a consultant with Syntax Strategic, with the primary goal to raise awareness about gaps in HPV screening at the provincial and territorial levels and about the existing medical equipment supply chain gaps. Additional discussions were held to educate officials about how FedDev’s funding fails to prioritize the need for support to commercialize innovative medical equipment for use in clinical settings. The client also sought to inform the government about the utility of emerging point-of-care diagnostics technology for deployed military personnel and the importance to national security.
Other: Advanced Cyclotron Systems Inc., Fertility Matters Canada, STARS, VIIV Healthcare ULC, ViTAA Medical Solutions Inc.
In recent Indigenous registrants:
James Smith Cree Nation 370 was registered by Mark Oldershaw, Annalisa Harris, and Lisa Kirbie, all consultants with Blackbird Strategies, Ltd., to advance ongoing discussions with respect to the client’s desire to separate the three Nations that are treated as a collective by Canada. Further meetings were held to advance the client’s de-amalgamation goals and self-determination priorities.
Other: None
In recent industry registrants:
Agnico Eagle Mines Limited was registered by Grace Lin, a consultant with Sussex Strategy Group, to raise awareness of a number of issues to the government, including the need for clean energy infrastructure development in the Kivalliq and Kitikmeot regions of Nunavut. Energy alternatives will significantly reduce the need to rely 100% on diesel generation as the only source of energy in these areas, significantly reducing GHG emissions and improving economic development opportunities for communities and industry. Additionally, the need for major infrastructure investment in the Arctic, including high-speed internet infrastructure in Nunavut to support industry and community needs and enhance opportunities and economic linkages, as well as the client’s development plans for mining projects in Ontario and Quebec, including employment and training, opportunities and benefits for Indigenous peoples and local communities, and the Company’s consultation and environmental management programs. Discussions were also held centered around repayable and non-repayable contributions towards the implementation of clean technologies for the client’s operations across Canada.
Other: Abitibi Metals Corp., Canadian Institute of Steel Construction
Tech/Telecommunications
QTS was registered by Lee Boswell, a consultant with Crestview Strategy, to engage with officials on policy issues that impact data centres, utilities, and energy, such as privacy, data sovereignty, and Canada’s grid. The client will also engage on matters to best understand the government’s rules and regulations concerning data centres, such as the Responsible Data Centre Principles.
Other: Prysmian Cables & Systems Canada Ltd, TRIUMF, Marlow Enterprises Ltd.
Transportation:
The Quebec Port Authority was registered by Sébastien Fassier, a consultant with TACT. The focus of their lobbying efforts was to discuss how port infrastructure is critical to Canada’s economic security and supply chain, including seeking funding through the National Trade Corridors Fund, the Trade Corridors Diversification Fund, or other federal programs for port infrastructure, decarbonization, and deferred maintenance projects.
Other: DP World (Canada) Inc.
Of note: 2537-4026 QUEBEC INC. (faisant affaire sous le nom de Glace Carnaval), Appraisal Institute of Canada, Association canadienne des médecins vétérinaires, Association of Yukon Communities (AYC), Asthma Canada, Bio-Sole International Group, Black National Funders Intermediary Network (BNFIN), Bugatti Design Inc., Canada Water Security Funders Group, Canadian Construction Association, Cascades inc., CDF Canada, Conseil scolaire francophone de la Colombie-Britannique, Digital Main Street, DOR-VAL MFG. (2025) LTD., Emblem Developments Inc, Equispheres, Garth Homer Society, GROUPE ROYALTECH INC., IGEL TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION, Intuit Canada, Invasive Species Centre, Jockey Club of Canada, Kids Help Phone, Les Équipements d’Érablière CDL inc., Lombard Law, MNP LLP, My Climate Plan Society, Northeastern University, Ontario French-language Educational Communications Authority, Plant-Based Foods of Canada, a Division of Food, Health & Consumer Products of Canada (FHCP), Reliance Comfort Limited Partnership, Skeena Watershed Conservation Coalition, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in Canada, The International Association of Hydrogeologists – Canadian National Chapter Inc., Treewalk Ventures Inc., Union of Safety and Justice Employees (USJE), Velan Inc., Volvo Group North America, Wakefield Canada Inc., West Coast Prison Justice Society
Communications:
There were 348 communication reports filed during the period between October 17th to October 23rd, 2026.
Most active client organizations
- Canadian Airports Council – 61 Communications
- McDonald’s Restaurants of Canada – 21 Communications
- LKQ Corporation – 21 Communications
- Canadian Association of Radiologists – 19 Communications
- Fédération des communautés francophones et acadienne du Canada – 16 Communications
Most active paid lobbyists
- Elizabeth Campbell for 1 Client – 30 Communications
- Monette Pasher for 1 Client – 24 Communications
- Annemarie Swijtink for 1 Client – 21 Communications
- Nicholas Neuheimer for 1 Client – 19 Communications
- Anshul Tipnis for 4 Clients – 17 Communications
Most lobbied public office holders
- Varun Srivatsan – Finance Canada (7)
- Martin Kolacz – Natural Resources Canada (6)
- Rachel Sutton – Finance Canada (6)
- Cheryl Cardinal – Finance Canada (6)
- Charles Sousa – House of Commons (5)
Most lobbied government institutions
- House of Commons – 159 Communications
- Finance Canada – 54 Communications
- Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada – 46 Communications
- Transport Canada – 37 Communications
- Prime Minister’s Office – 25 Communications
Most lobbied subject matters
- Industry – 184 Communications
- International Trade – 126 Communications
- Health – 115 Communications
- Employment and Training – 90 Communications
- Agriculture – 74 Communications