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  • Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB)
    In-house Organization
    Designated Public Office Holders who participated in the communication:
    • Marilène Gill, Member of Parliament | House of Commons

    Subject Matter of the communication: Budget, Energy, Environment, Small Business, Taxation and Finance
    Communication date: 2024-05-30
    Posted date: 2024-06-15
    Communication number: 4590-606260 View associated registration
  • Mitacs Inc.
    In-house Organization
    Designated Public Office Holders who participated in the communication:
    • Matthew O'Connell, Policy Advisor | Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)

    Subject Matter of the communication: Economic Development, Research and Development, Science and Technology, Small Business, Employment and Training
    Communication date: 2024-05-30
    Posted date: 2024-06-14
    Communication number: 237081-607812 View associated registration
  • MDA SPACE LTD.
    In-house Corporation
    Designated Public Office Holders who participated in the communication:
    • Nancy Gardiner, President | Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev)

    Subject Matter of the communication: Economic Development, Industry, Research and Development, Science and Technology, Small Business
    Communication date: 2024-05-30
    Posted date: 2024-06-15
    Communication number: 362661-608427 View associated registration
  • Cannabis Council of Canada
    In-house Organization
    Designated Public Office Holders who participated in the communication:
    • Andrew Bevan, Chief of Staff | Office of the Chief of Staff | Finance Canada (FIN)

    Subject Matter of the communication: Consumer Issues, Federal-Provincial Relations, Health, International Trade, Justice and Law Enforcement, Research and Development, Small Business, Taxation and Finance
    Communication date: 2024-05-30
    Posted date: 2024-06-10
    Communication number: 361512-606538 View associated registration
  • Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB)
    In-house Organization
    Designated Public Office Holders who participated in the communication:
    • Blaine Calkins, Member of Parliament | House of Commons

    Subject Matter of the communication: Consumer Issues, Health, Industry, Small Business
    Communication date: 2024-05-29
    Posted date: 2024-06-15
    Communication number: 4590-606262 View associated registration
  • Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB)
    In-house Organization
    Designated Public Office Holders who participated in the communication:
    • Jérôme Côté, Director of Policy | | Canada Revenue Agency (CRA)
    • Marie-Claude Bibeau, Minister of National Revenue | Canada Revenue Agency (CRA)

    Subject Matter of the communication: Budget, Energy, Environment, Small Business, Taxation and Finance
    Communication date: 2024-05-29
    Posted date: 2024-06-15
    Communication number: 4590-606256 View associated registration
  • Cisco Systems Canada Co.
    In-house Corporation
    Designated Public Office Holders who participated in the communication:
    • Darren Hall, Policy Advisor | Office of the Leader of the Opposition | House of Commons
    • Randy Hoback, Member of Parliament | House of Commons
    • Elan Harper, Advisor | Office of the Leader of the Opposition | House of Commons

    Subject Matter of the communication: Industry, International Trade, National Security/Security, Research and Development, Telecommunications, Economic Development, Science and Technology, Small Business
    Communication date: 2024-05-28
    Posted date: 2024-06-15
    Communication number: 226241-608550 (amended from 226241-606215) View associated registration
  • H&R Block Canada, Inc.
    Consultant: Stephanie Ritter
    Designated Public Office Holders who participated in the communication:
    • Philip Lawrence, Member of Parliament | House of Commons

    Subject Matter of the communication: Taxation and Finance, Industry, Small Business
    Communication date: 2024-05-28
    Posted date: 2024-06-14
    Communication number: 377709-608060 View associated registration
  • H&R Block Canada, Inc.
    Consultant: Stephanie Ritter
    Designated Public Office Holders who participated in the communication:
    • Kody Blois, Member of Parliament | House of Commons

    Subject Matter of the communication: Industry, Small Business, Taxation and Finance
    Communication date: 2024-05-28
    Posted date: 2024-06-14
    Communication number: 377709-608066 View associated registration
  • International Cheese Council of Canada
    Consultant: Marie Lemieux
    Designated Public Office Holders who participated in the communication:
    • Randy Hoback, Member of Parliament | House of Commons

    Subject Matter of the communication: International Trade, Consumer Issues, Small Business
    Communication date: 2024-05-28
    Posted date: 2024-06-14
    Communication number: 367498-607978 View associated registration
  • H&R Block Canada, Inc.
    Consultant: Stephanie Ritter
    Designated Public Office Holders who participated in the communication:
    • Parm Bains, Member of Parliament | House of Commons

    Subject Matter of the communication: Industry, Small Business, Taxation and Finance
    Communication date: 2024-05-28
    Posted date: 2024-06-14
    Communication number: 377709-608065 View associated registration
  • Canadian Health Food Association
    Consultant: Sara-Emilie Clark
    Designated Public Office Holders who participated in the communication:
    • Stephen Ellis, Member of Parliament | House of Commons

    Subject Matter of the communication: Consumer Issues, Economic Development, Health, Small Business
    Communication date: 2024-05-27
    Posted date: 2024-05-31
    Communication number: 375088-605650 View associated registration
  • Women in Communications and Technology (WCT)
    Consultant: Kristina Martin
    Designated Public Office Holders who participated in the communication:
    • Frances McRae, Deputy Minsiter | Women and Gender Equality (WAGE)

    Subject Matter of the communication: Budget, Economic Development, Education, Industry, Science and Technology, Small Business, Employment and Training
    Communication date: 2024-05-27
    Posted date: 2024-06-15
    Communication number: 377770-608641 View associated registration
  • National Allied Golf Associations
    Consultant: Anastasios Housakos
    Designated Public Office Holders who participated in the communication:
    • Pat Duncan, Senator | Senate of Canada
    • Karen Vecchio, Member of Parliament | House of Commons

    Subject Matter of the communication: Economic Development, Health, Regional Development, Small Business, Taxation and Finance
    Communication date: 2024-05-23
    Posted date: 2024-06-15
    Communication number: 378084-605277 View associated registration
  • Innovative Medicines Canada
    In-house Organization
    Designated Public Office Holders who participated in the communication:
    • Earl Dreeshen, Member of Parliament | House of Commons
    • Blaine Calkins, Member of Parliament | House of Commons
    • Tom Kmiec, Member of Parliament | House of Commons
    • Dr. Stephen Ellis, Member of Parliament | House of Commons

    Subject Matter of the communication: Consumer Issues, Federal-Provincial Relations, Health, Intellectual Property, International Trade, Research and Development, Science and Technology, Small Business, Taxation and Finance, Industry, Agriculture
    Communication date: 2024-05-23
    Posted date: 2024-06-14
    Communication number: 371-607870 View associated registration
  • Women in Communications and Technology (WCT)
    Consultant: Kristina Martin
    Designated Public Office Holders who participated in the communication:
    • Jacob Beal, Senior Policy Advisor | Office of the Minister | Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA)

    Subject Matter of the communication: Budget, Economic Development, Industry, Science and Technology, Small Business, Employment and Training
    Communication date: 2024-05-23
    Posted date: 2024-06-15
    Communication number: 377770-608639 View associated registration
  • The Canadian Real Estate Association
    Consultant: Valerie Paquin
    Designated Public Office Holders who participated in the communication:
    • Scott Aitchison , Member of Parliament | House of Commons

    Subject Matter of the communication: Budget, Housing, Small Business, Taxation and Finance
    Communication date: 2024-05-22
    Posted date: 2024-06-26
    Communication number: 378306-609291 View associated registration
  • Fintechs Canada
    Consultant: Rhys Dumond
    Designated Public Office Holders who participated in the communication:
    • Dave Epp, Member of Parliament | House of Commons
    • Ted Falk, Member of Parliament | House of Commons
    • Greg McLean, Member of Parliament | House of Commons
    • Marty Morantz, Member of Parliament | House of Commons
    • Bernard Genereux, Member of Parliament | House of Commons
    • Tako Van Popta, Member of Parliament | House of Commons
    • Karen Vecchio, Member of Parliament | House of Commons
    • Brad Vis, Member of Parliament | House of Commons
    • Blaine Calkins, Member of Parliament | House of Commons
    • Philip Lawrence, Member of Parliament | House of Commons
    • Jasraj Singh Hallan, Member of Parliament | House of Commons
    • Ryan Williams, Member of Parliament | House of Commons
    • Leslyn Lewis, Member of Parliament | House of Commons
    • Rick Perkins, Member of Parliament | House of Commons

    Subject Matter of the communication: Financial Institutions, Consumer Issues, Small Business
    Communication date: 2024-05-22
    Posted date: 2024-06-15
    Communication number: 376663-607469 View associated registration
  • Fintechs Canada
    Consultant: Claire Smith
    Designated Public Office Holders who participated in the communication:
    • Dave Epp, Member of Parliament | House of Commons
    • Greg McLean, Member of Parliament | House of Commons
    • Marty Morantz, Member of Parliament | House of Commons
    • Bernard Généreux, Member of Parliament | House of Commons
    • Tako Van Popta, Member of Parliament | House of Commons
    • Ted Falk, Member of Parliament | House of Commons
    • Karen Vecchio, Member of Parliament | House of Commons
    • Brad Vis, Member of Parliament | House of Commons
    • Blaine Calkins, Member of Parliament | House of Commons
    • Philip Lawrence, Member of Parliament | House of Commons
    • Jasraj Singh Hallan , Member of Parliament | House of Commons
    • Ryan Williams , Member of Parliament | House of Commons
    • Leslyn Lewis, Member of Parliament | House of Commons
    • Rick Perkins, Member of Parliament | House of Commons

    Subject Matter of the communication: Consumer Issues, Small Business, Financial Institutions
    Communication date: 2024-05-22
    Posted date: 2024-06-15
    Communication number: 377564-607382 View associated registration
  • Dunrobin Distilleries
    Consultant: Cameron Doherty
    Designated Public Office Holders who participated in the communication:
    • Yasir Naqvi, Member of Parliament | House of Commons

    Subject Matter of the communication: Climate, Consumer Issues, Economic Development, Environment, International Trade, Science and Technology, Small Business, Taxation and Finance, Agriculture
    Communication date: 2024-05-22
    Posted date: 2024-06-15
    Communication number: 377538-606548 View associated registration
  • Fintechs Canada
    In-house Organization
    Designated Public Office Holders who participated in the communication:
    • Tako Van Popta, Member of Parliament | House of Commons
    • Karen Vecchio, Member of Parliament | House of Commons
    • Brad Vis, Member of Parliament | House of Commons
    • Blaine Calkins, Member of Parliament | House of Commons
    • Philip Lawrence, Member of Parliament | House of Commons
    • Jasraj Singh Hallan, Member of Parliament | House of Commons
    • Ryan Williams, Member of Parliament | House of Commons
    • Leslyn Lewis, Member of Parliament | House of Commons
    • Rick Perkins, Member of Parliament | House of Commons
    • Bernard Généreux, Member of Parliament | House of Commons
    • Marty Morantz, Member of Parliament | House of Commons
    • Greg McLean, Member of Parliament | House of Commons
    • Ted Falk, Member of Parliament | House of Commons

    Subject Matter of the communication: Financial Institutions, Consumer Issues, Small Business
    Communication date: 2024-05-22
    Posted date: 2024-06-15
    Communication number: 368535-605638 View associated registration
  • Cannabis Council of Canada
    In-house Organization
    Designated Public Office Holders who participated in the communication:
    • Kendal Weber, Assistant Deputy Minister | Strategic Policy Branch | Health Canada (HC)

    Subject Matter of the communication: Consumer Issues, Economic Development, Federal-Provincial Relations, Health, International Trade, Research and Development, Small Business, Taxation and Finance
    Communication date: 2024-05-22
    Posted date: 2024-06-10
    Communication number: 361512-606535 View associated registration
  • Dunrobin Distilleries
    Consultant: Cameron Doherty
    Designated Public Office Holders who participated in the communication:
    • Joshua Swift, Senior Policy Advisor | Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)

    Subject Matter of the communication: Climate, Consumer Issues, Economic Development, Environment, International Trade, Science and Technology, Small Business, Taxation and Finance, Agriculture
    Communication date: 2024-05-22
    Posted date: 2024-06-15
    Communication number: 377538-606547 View associated registration
  • Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB)
    In-house Organization
    Designated Public Office Holders who participated in the communication:
    • Maude Lavoie, Associate Assistant Deputy Minister | Tax Policy Branch | Finance Canada (FIN)

    Subject Matter of the communication: Budget, Energy, Environment, Small Business, Taxation and Finance
    Communication date: 2024-05-22
    Posted date: 2024-06-15
    Communication number: 4590-607305 View associated registration
  • The Canadian Real Estate Association
    In-house Organization
    Designated Public Office Holders who participated in the communication:
    • Scott Aitchison, Member of Parliament | House of Commons

    Subject Matter of the communication: Consumer Issues, Small Business, Taxation and Finance, Housing, Municipalities, Climate, Federal-Provincial Relations
    Communication date: 2024-05-22
    Posted date: 2024-06-15
    Communication number: 5521-608609 View associated registration
  • Dunrobin Distilleries
    Consultant: Cameron Doherty
    Designated Public Office Holders who participated in the communication:
    • Francis Drouin, Member of Parliament | House of Commons

    Subject Matter of the communication: Climate, Consumer Issues, Economic Development, Environment, International Trade, Science and Technology, Small Business, Taxation and Finance, Agriculture
    Communication date: 2024-05-21
    Posted date: 2024-06-15
    Communication number: 377538-606546 View associated registration
  • Dunrobin Distilleries
    Consultant: Cameron Doherty
    Designated Public Office Holders who participated in the communication:
    • Patrick Mangan, Policy Advisor | Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)

    Subject Matter of the communication: Consumer Issues, Economic Development, International Trade, Science and Technology, Small Business, Taxation and Finance, Agriculture
    Communication date: 2024-05-21
    Posted date: 2024-06-15
    Communication number: 377538-606544 View associated registration
  • Dunrobin Distilleries
    Consultant: Cameron Doherty
    Designated Public Office Holders who participated in the communication:
    • Patrick Mangan , Policy Advisor | Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)

    Subject Matter of the communication: Climate, Consumer Issues, Economic Development, Environment, International Trade, Science and Technology, Small Business, Taxation and Finance, Agriculture
    Communication date: 2024-05-21
    Posted date: 2024-06-15
    Communication number: 377538-606545 View associated registration
  • Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB)
    In-house Organization
    Designated Public Office Holders who participated in the communication:
    • Andrea Stoppa, Director of Parliamentary Affairs | House of Commons
    • Brad Vis, Member of Parliament | House of Commons

    Subject Matter of the communication: Budget, Small Business, Taxation and Finance, Labour
    Communication date: 2024-05-21
    Posted date: 2024-06-15
    Communication number: 4590-606253 View associated registration
  • joni
    Consultant: Alik Angaladian
    Designated Public Office Holders who participated in the communication:
    • Alice Zheng, Policy Advisor | Women and Gender Equality (WAGE)
    • Erin Quevillon, Policy Advisor | Women and Gender Equality (WAGE)

    Subject Matter of the communication: Budget, Consumer Issues, Government Procurement, Health, Industry, Small Business
    Communication date: 2024-05-17
    Posted date: 2024-06-10
    Communication number: 376972-606604 View associated registration
  • The BC Salmon Farmers Association
    Consultant: Greg D'Avignon
    Designated Public Office Holders who participated in the communication:
    • Ben Chin, Senior Advisor | Prime Minister's Office (PMO)

    Subject Matter of the communication: Consumer Issues, Environment, Fisheries, Industry, Regional Development, Research and Development, Small Business, Aboriginal Affairs
    Communication date: 2024-05-17
    Posted date: 2024-05-27
    Communication number: 377749-605318 View associated registration
  • eBay Canada
    Consultant: Andrea Sarkic
    Designated Public Office Holders who participated in the communication:
    • Andrew Bevan, Chief of Staff | Finance Canada (FIN)

    Subject Matter of the communication: Industry, International Trade, Small Business, Taxation and Finance
    Communication date: 2024-05-17
    Posted date: 2024-06-13
    Communication number: 372413-607362 View associated registration
  • CanWISP - CANADIAN ASSOCIATION OF WIRELESS INTERNET SERVICE PROVIDERS
    Consultant: Jonathan Black
    Designated Public Office Holders who participated in the communication:
    • Ryan Williams, Member of Parliament | House of Commons

    Subject Matter of the communication: Small Business, Telecommunications
    Communication date: 2024-05-14
    Posted date: 2024-06-05
    Communication number: 374034-605997 View associated registration
  • Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB)
    In-house Organization
    Designated Public Office Holders who participated in the communication:
    • Philip Lawrence, Member of Parliament | House of Commons

    Subject Matter of the communication: Budget, Small Business, Taxation and Finance
    Communication date: 2024-05-14
    Posted date: 2024-06-15
    Communication number: 4590-607307 (amended from 4590-606252) View associated registration
  • eBay Canada
    Consultant: Andrea Sarkic
    Designated Public Office Holders who participated in the communication:
    • Ben Chin, Senior Advisor | Prime Minister's Office (PMO)

    Subject Matter of the communication: Industry, International Trade, Small Business, Taxation and Finance
    Communication date: 2024-05-13
    Posted date: 2024-05-13
    Communication number: 372413-603160 View associated registration
  • Next Generation Manufacturing Canada (NGen)
    In-house Organization
    Designated Public Office Holders who participated in the communication:
    • Steve Masson, Director | Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev)
    • Nancy Gardiner, President | Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev)

    Subject Matter of the communication: Housing, Industry, Science and Technology, Small Business
    Communication date: 2024-05-10
    Posted date: 2024-06-17
    Communication number: 368496-608852 View associated registration
  • Cohere
    Consultant: James Maunder
    Designated Public Office Holders who participated in the communication:
    • Nancy Gardiner, President | Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev)

    Subject Matter of the communication: Science and Technology, Small Business
    Communication date: 2024-05-10
    Posted date: 2024-06-16
    Communication number: 377634-608802 View associated registration
  • Cannabis Council of Canada
    In-house Organization
    Designated Public Office Holders who participated in the communication:
    • Eshan Naik, Director of Policy | Minister's office | Health Canada (HC)

    Subject Matter of the communication: Consumer Issues, Health, International Trade, Research and Development, Small Business, Taxation and Finance
    Communication date: 2024-05-10
    Posted date: 2024-06-10
    Communication number: 361512-606537 View associated registration
  • Cannabis Council of Canada
    In-house Organization
    Designated Public Office Holders who participated in the communication:
    • Kendal Weber, Assistant Deputy Minister | Strategic Policy Branch | Health Canada (HC)

    Subject Matter of the communication: Consumer Issues, Economic Development, Health, International Trade, Research and Development, Small Business, Taxation and Finance
    Communication date: 2024-05-09
    Posted date: 2024-05-14
    Communication number: 361512-603718 View associated registration
  • Canadian Chamber of Commerce
    In-house Organization
    Designated Public Office Holders who participated in the communication:
    • Bita Pejam, Operations and Stakeholder Relations Manager | Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev)

    Subject Matter of the communication: Economic Development, Government Procurement, Industry, Small Business, Taxation and Finance, Employment and Training
    Communication date: 2024-05-08
    Posted date: 2024-06-08
    Communication number: 15787-606422 View associated registration
  • Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB)
    In-house Organization
    Designated Public Office Holders who participated in the communication:
    • Yasir Naqvi, Member of Parliament | House of Commons

    Subject Matter of the communication: Consumer Issues, Energy, Environment, Health, Industry, Small Business, Taxation and Finance
    Communication date: 2024-05-08
    Posted date: 2024-06-15
    Communication number: 4590-605756 View associated registration
  • Cannabis Council of Canada
    In-house Organization
    Designated Public Office Holders who participated in the communication:
    • Cyndi Jenkins, Chief of Staff to the Minister | Health Canada (HC)

    Subject Matter of the communication: Consumer Issues, Economic Development, Health, International Trade, Research and Development, Small Business, Taxation and Finance
    Communication date: 2024-05-08
    Posted date: 2024-05-14
    Communication number: 361512-603716 (amended from 361512-603706) View associated registration
  • Venture for Canada
    In-house Organization
    Designated Public Office Holders who participated in the communication:
    • Muneeba Omar, Executive Director | Small Business Branch | Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
    • Aline Dimitri, Director General | Small Business Branch | Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
    • Etienne-Rene Massie, Associate Assistant Deputy Minister | Small Business, Tourism and Marketplace Services | Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)

    Subject Matter of the communication: Economic Development, Small Business, Employment and Training
    Communication date: 2024-05-08
    Posted date: 2024-06-14
    Communication number: 373354-608133 View associated registration
  • Canadian Chamber of Commerce
    In-house Organization
    Designated Public Office Holders who participated in the communication:
    • Filomena Tassi, Minister Responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario | Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev)

    Subject Matter of the communication: Economic Development, Government Procurement, Industry, Small Business, Research and Development, Employment and Training
    Communication date: 2024-05-08
    Posted date: 2024-06-08
    Communication number: 15787-606421 View associated registration
  • Mechanical Contractors Association of Canada
    Consultant: Rob LeForte
    Designated Public Office Holders who participated in the communication:
    • Emma Drake, Special Assistant for Policy | Minister's Office | Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)

    Subject Matter of the communication: Climate, Housing, Infrastructure, Small Business, Employment and Training
    Communication date: 2024-05-07
    Posted date: 2024-06-15
    Communication number: 357380-608632 View associated registration
  • Alibaba Group Holding Limited
    Consultant: Sandy Blackwood
    Designated Public Office Holders who participated in the communication:
    • Elise Wagner, Director of Policy | Office of the Minister of International Trade, Export Promotion, Small Business and Economic Development | Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)

    Subject Matter of the communication: Small Business
    Communication date: 2024-05-07
    Posted date: 2024-06-15
    Communication number: 371465-605020 View associated registration
  • Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB)
    In-house Organization
    Designated Public Office Holders who participated in the communication:
    • Nadia Kadri, Director of Policy, | Office of the Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Official Languages | | Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)

    Subject Matter of the communication: Small Business, Taxation and Finance, Employment and Training
    Communication date: 2024-05-07
    Posted date: 2024-06-15
    Communication number: 4590-607304 View associated registration
  • Ecotrust Canada
    Consultant: Abigail Tait
    Designated Public Office Holders who participated in the communication:
    • Joshua Lindner, BC Advisor | Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO)

    Subject Matter of the communication: Economic Development, Fisheries, Labour, Regional Development, Small Business, Taxation and Finance, Aboriginal Affairs
    Communication date: 2024-05-07
    Posted date: 2024-06-15
    Communication number: 377849-604900 View associated registration
  • Achēv
    In-house Organization
    Designated Public Office Holders who participated in the communication:
    • Rick Perkins, Member of Parliament | House of Commons

    Subject Matter of the communication: Economic Development, Small Business, Employment and Training
    Communication date: 2024-05-07
    Posted date: 2024-06-15
    Communication number: 373529-606307 View associated registration
  • Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB)
    In-house Organization
    Designated Public Office Holders who participated in the communication:
    • Kody Blois, Member of Parliament | House of Commons

    Subject Matter of the communication: Budget, Energy, Environment, Immigration, Labour, Small Business, Taxation and Finance, Employment and Training
    Communication date: 2024-05-07
    Posted date: 2024-06-15
    Communication number: 4590-605755 View associated registration
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