Registration - Consultant

Métis National Council / Tom Potter, Consultant

Registration Information

Client name: Métis National Council
Lobbyist name: Tom Potter, Consultant
Initial registration start date: 2022-10-06
Registration status: Inactive
Registration Number: 951796-372869

Associated Communications

Total Number of Communication Reports: 14

Monthly communication reports in the last 6 months: 0

Version 2 of 5 (2022-11-28 to 2022-12-15)

Registration versions:

Version 2 of 5 (2022-11-28 to 2022-12-15)

Lobbying Information

Subject Matters

Aboriginal Affairs
Arts and Culture
Budget
Economic Development
Health
Infrastructure
International Relations
Justice and Law Enforcement
Natural Resources

Subject Matter Details

Policies or Program

Since 1983, the Métis National Council has represented the Métis Nation at the national and international levels. Today, it is mandated by four democratically elected governments that represent the Métis Nation within Ontario, Saskatchewan, Alberta and British Columbia. We will be speaking to government officials with respect to the MNC's priorities such as reconciliation and self-governance.

Communication Techniques

Written communication
Oral communication

The lobbyist has arranged or expects to arrange one or more meetings on behalf of the client between a public office holder and any other person in the course of this undertaking.

Government Institutions

Canadian Heritage (PCH)
Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada (CIRNAC)
House of Commons
Indigenous Services Canada (ISC)
Justice Canada (JC)

Client Details

Government funding

End date of the last completed financial year: 2021-03-31

List of Government Funding
Government Institution	Funding Received in Last Financial Year	Funding Expected in Current Financial Year
Canadian Heritage (PCH)	$1,082,205.00	Yes
Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)	$562,775.00	Yes
Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)	$342,519.00	Yes
Indigenous Services Canada (ISC)	$7,181,949.00	Yes
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)	$23,047.00	Yes
Parks Canada (PC)	$95,450.00	Yes
Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC)	$101,800.00	Yes
Veterans Affairs Canada (VAC)	$1,878,944.00	Yes

Client Contact Information

Address:
#4 – 340 MacLaren Street
Ottawa, ON K2P 0M6
Canada

Telephone number: 613-232-3216

Client representative

Arash Rasekhi-Nejad, Senior Director, Intergovernmental Relations

Parent Company Information

Métis National Council is not a subsidiary of any other parent companies.

Coalition Members Information

Métis National Council is not a coalition.

Individual, organization or corporation with a Direct Interest Beneficiary Information

The activities of Métis National Council are not controlled or directed by another individual, organization or corporation with a direct interest in the outcome of this undertaking.

Subsidiary Beneficiary Information

Métis National Council does not have any subsidiaries that could have a direct interest in the outcome of the undertaking

Lobbyist Details

Tom Potter | Public offices held

Business address:
222 Queen Street, Suite 1015
Ottawa, ON K1P 5V9
Canada

Telephone number: 613-883-8828

Consultant Firm and Address

Firm: Blackbird Strategies, Ltd.

Address:
222 Queen Street, Suite 1015
Ottawa, ON K1P 5V9
Canada

Telephone number: 613-883-8828

Métis National Council/

The following names have been used on or after July 2, 2008

The following names have been used on or after July 2, 2008
Name	From	To
Métis National Council/	2022-10-06	2024-02-14

Métis National Council

Responsible Officer History
Responsible Officer Name	From (YYYY-MM-DD)	To (YYYY-MM-DD)

Tom Potter, Blackbird Strategies, Ltd. (Consultant)

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Registrants are required to submit a monthly communication report for each oral and arranged communication with a designated public office holder. The name of the most senior paid officer (i.e. the registrant) will appear on all in-house monthly communication reports, whether or not he/she participated in the communication.

Note: Monthly Communication Reports are due on the 15^th day of each month for communications that took place in the previous month.

Results below are sorted by posted date, beginning with the most recent.

Results 1-14 of 14

Métis National Council
Consultant: Tom Potter

Designated Public Office Holders who participated in the communication:
- Harjit Sajjan, Minister of Emergency Preparedness | Public Safety Canada (PS)
Subject Matter of the communication: National Security/Security, Aboriginal Affairs
Communication date: 2023-10-19
Posted date: 2023-11-15
Communication number: 372869-583875 View associated registration
Métis National Council
Consultant: Tom Potter

Designated Public Office Holders who participated in the communication:
- Pascale St-Onge, Minister | Canadian Heritage (PCH)
- Matthew Gray, Policy Advisor | Office of the Minister of Canadian Heritage | Canadian Heritage (PCH)
- Pascale St-Onge, Minister | Canadian Heritage (PCH)
Subject Matter of the communication: Aboriginal Affairs, Arts and Culture
Communication date: 2023-10-19
Posted date: 2023-11-15
Communication number: 372869-583872 View associated registration
Métis National Council
Consultant: Tom Potter

Designated Public Office Holders who participated in the communication:
- Ya'ara Saks, Minister of Mental Health and Addictions | Health Canada (HC)
Subject Matter of the communication: Health, Aboriginal Affairs
Communication date: 2023-10-19
Posted date: 2023-11-15
Communication number: 372869-583864 View associated registration
Métis National Council
Consultant: Tom Potter

Designated Public Office Holders who participated in the communication:
- Philip Lawrence, Member of Parliament | House of Commons
Subject Matter of the communication: Budget, Economic Development, Aboriginal Affairs
Communication date: 2023-09-12
Posted date: 2023-10-15
Communication number: 372869-579354 View associated registration
Métis National Council
Consultant: Tom Potter

Designated Public Office Holders who participated in the communication:
- Sara Korajian Rankin, Senior Policy Advisor | Canadian Heritage (PCH)
- Pablo Rodriguez, Minister | Canadian Heritage (PCH)
Subject Matter of the communication: Budget, Aboriginal Affairs, Arts and Culture
Communication date: 2022-12-12
Posted date: 2023-01-13
Communication number: 372869-553756 View associated registration
Métis National Council
Consultant: Tom Potter

Designated Public Office Holders who participated in the communication:
- Tania Monaghan, Director of Rights Implementation | Justice Canada (JC)
- Chantal Tshimanga, Special Assistant of Regional and Parliamentary Affairs | Justice Canada (JC)
- David Lametti, Minister | Justice Canada (JC)
Subject Matter of the communication: Justice and Law Enforcement, Budget, Aboriginal Affairs
Communication date: 2022-12-12
Posted date: 2023-01-13
Communication number: 372869-553754 View associated registration
Métis National Council
Consultant: Tom Potter

Designated Public Office Holders who participated in the communication:
- Natascha Barron-McNabb, Quebec Regional Advisor | Indigenous Services Canada (ISC)
- Olivier Cullen, Director of Operations | Indigenous Services Canada (ISC)
- Patty Hajdu, Minister | Indigenous Services Canada (ISC)
- Jordano Nudo, Senior Policy Advisor | Indigenous Services Canada (ISC)
Subject Matter of the communication: Budget, Economic Development, Health, Aboriginal Affairs
Communication date: 2022-12-09
Posted date: 2023-01-13
Communication number: 372869-553759 View associated registration
Métis National Council
Consultant: Tom Potter

Designated Public Office Holders who participated in the communication:
- Sarah Dunn, Regional Advisor | Minister's Office | Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada (CIRNAC)
- Sherry Smith, Senior Advisor | Minister's Office | Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada (CIRNAC)
- Marc Miller, Minister | Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada (CIRNAC)
- Blake McLaughlin, Acting Director General | Treaties and Aboriginal Government | Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada (CIRNAC)
- John Scime, Manager, Federal Negotiations | Treaties and Aboriginal Government | Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada (CIRNAC)
Subject Matter of the communication: Justice and Law Enforcement, Budget, Aboriginal Affairs
Communication date: 2022-11-29
Posted date: 2022-12-15
Communication number: 372869-551982 View associated registration
Métis National Council
Consultant: Tom Potter

Designated Public Office Holders who participated in the communication:
- Jagmeet Singh, Member of Parliament | House of Commons
Subject Matter of the communication: Budget, Economic Development, Health, Infrastructure, Aboriginal Affairs, Arts and Culture
Communication date: 2022-11-29
Posted date: 2022-12-15
Communication number: 372869-551869 View associated registration
Métis National Council
Consultant: Tom Potter

Designated Public Office Holders who participated in the communication:
- Heather McPherson, Member of Parliament | House of Commons
- Charlie Angus, Member of Parliament | House of Commons
Subject Matter of the communication: Budget, International Relations, Natural Resources, Aboriginal Affairs
Communication date: 2022-11-29
Posted date: 2022-12-15
Communication number: 372869-551866 View associated registration
Métis National Council
Consultant: Tom Potter

Designated Public Office Holders who participated in the communication:
- Gary Vidal, Member of Parliament | House of Commons
Subject Matter of the communication: Budget, Economic Development, Infrastructure, Aboriginal Affairs
Communication date: 2022-11-28
Posted date: 2022-12-15
Communication number: 372869-551863 (amended from 372869-551853) View associated registration
Métis National Council
Consultant: Tom Potter

Designated Public Office Holders who participated in the communication:
- Rachael Thomas, Member of Parliament | House of Commons
Subject Matter of the communication: Budget, Economic Development, Infrastructure, Aboriginal Affairs, Arts and Culture
Communication date: 2022-11-28
Posted date: 2022-12-15
Communication number: 372869-551861 (amended from 372869-551854) View associated registration
Métis National Council
Consultant: Tom Potter

Designated Public Office Holders who participated in the communication:
- Lori Idlout, Member of Parliament | House of Commons
Subject Matter of the communication: Budget, Economic Development, Infrastructure, Aboriginal Affairs, Arts and Culture
Communication date: 2022-11-28
Posted date: 2022-12-15
Communication number: 372869-551857 View associated registration
Métis National Council
Consultant: Tom Potter

Designated Public Office Holders who participated in the communication:
- Blake Desjarlais, Member of Parliament | House of Commons
Subject Matter of the communication: Budget, Economic Development, Health, Infrastructure, Aboriginal Affairs
Communication date: 2022-11-28
Posted date: 2022-12-15
Communication number: 372869-551833 View associated registration

List of Public Offices Held
Position	Period Held	Last Date Designated Public Office Held
Legislative Assistant House of Commons, Office of MP Annie Koutrakis	March 2020 to March 2022	Not a designated office

List of Public Offices Held
Position	Period Held	Last Date Designated Public Office Held
Legislative Assistant House of Commons, Office of MP Annie Koutrakis	March 2020 to March 2022	Not a designated office

Date Modified:: 2024-04-04

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Métis National Council / Tom Potter, Consultant

Registration Information

Associated Communications

Version 2 of 5 (2022-11-28 to 2022-12-15)

Version 2 of 5 (2022-11-28 to 2022-12-15)

Subject Matters

Subject Matter Details

Policies or Program

Communication Techniques

Government Institutions

Government funding

Client Contact Information

Client representative

Parent Company Information

Coalition Members Information

Individual, organization or corporation with a Direct Interest Beneficiary Information

Subsidiary Beneficiary Information

Consultant Firm and Address