Lobby wrap: Space firms seek federal lift

The latest from the federal lobbyist registry.

It’s another big week for Canada’s space sector, with Crew-13 Astronaut Joshua Kutryk arriving at the International Space Station for a six-month mission. Back on Earth, that momentum is also showing up in this week’s federal lobby wrap.

LUNR Aerospace Corporation and Canada’s Space Innovators are both lobbying Ottawa for funding and potential partnerships with the government as Canada works to expand its domestic space launch capabilities and retain talent in the sector..

The lobbying comes as Parliament considers Bill C-28, the Canadian Space Launch Act, which seeks to establish federal regulation and financial framework for domestic space launches.

LUNR Aerospace, a Canadian startup developing launch vehicles, is seeking federal support to help attract and retain specialized talent. The company is also pursuing funding through the Innovation for Defence Excellence and Security (IDEaS) program.

The activity comes amid growing investment in Canada’s launch industry.

Just this week, Canada Rocket Company, an aerospace company developing medium-lift rocket, announced its plans to build a large-scale rocket engine testing facility, a $30-million investment in Canadian launch capability. They also received $8.3 million from the government’s IDEaS program.

New Registrations

Since September 26th, Eldorado Gold was the most registered organization, with 4 unique registrations made on their behalf. All remaining organizations had no more than 3 registrations made on their behalf.

Since September 26th, Vantage Canada LP led all registrant groups with 5 unique registrations each. All remaining registrant groups made no more than 4 unique registrations.

From September 26th to October 2nd, no lobbyists had more than 3 unique registrations.

In recent agriculture/trade registrants:

General Mills Canada Corporation was registered by Carla Ventin, a consultant with Mile26 Strategy. The primary focus of their lobbying effort was to communicate with the government regarding Canada-US issues including trade, tariffs and counter-tariffs, border and supply chain, and discuss the impact on the operations and competitiveness of the client. Additional discussions were held to highlight the ways in which the client’s operations contribute to the Canadian economy.

Other: Arterra Wines Canada Inc., Concord Premium Meats Ltd, Graymont Limited

In recent arts/culture/copyright registrants:

Rodeo FX was registered by Julie-Anne Vien, a consultant with National Public Relations, with the goal of promoting the importance of Canada’s animation and special effects industry and the need to boost its productivity through redesigned and enhanced tax policies and incentives, such as through the creation of a national strategy, an increase in the production services tax credit, and support for further innovations in the sector.

Other: Playwrights’ Workshop Montréal INC., Vancouver Art Gallery

In recent defence/security registrants:

Jaunt Air Mobility Canada was registered by Don Boudria, a consultant with Sandstone Group, primarily to engage with the federal government on defence and transportation policies regarding the promotion of drone products as opportunities for commercialization, specifically to assist the client in securing federal and provincial government funding to develop its platforms as well as a government contract to provide drones to the Canadian Armed Forces.

Other: None

In recent energy/environment/climate registrants:

Varme Energy Inc. was registered by Andre Corbould, a consultant with Integrated Strategic Partners Inc., to facilitate meetings for the client with key stakeholders in the Government of Canada to engage in discussions regarding carbon pricing and related policies.

Other: None

In recent health registrants:

Moderna Biopharma Canada Corporation was registered by Natalie Edmondson, a consultant with Barrack Hill Public Affairs Inc., to communicate with government officials about pandemic and emergency planning, including the “Pandemic Preparedness Plan” being prepared by the Public Health Agency of Canada (“PHAC”).

Other: Canadian Medical Association, Gilead Sciences Canada, Inc., HealthPRO Procurement Services Inc., Innovative Medicines Canada

In recent Indigenous registrants:

Inuvialuit Regional Corporation was registered by Joel Tallerico and Daniel Brock, both consultants with Fasken Martineau DuMoulin LLP, primarily to advocate for policies and contracts relating to arctic security and defence infrastructure investments for Canada’s Western Arctic, including those relating to the NORAD Northern Basing Infrastructure, that promote contracting, employment and economic opportunities for Inuit across the Inuvialuit Region.

Other: Kitikmeot Inuit Association, Mushkegowuk Council, Nunavut Tunngavik Incorporated

In recent industry registrants:

Eldorado Gold was registered by Jonathan Kalles, Ashley Csanady, and Victoria Lachance, all consultants with Vantage Canada LP, as well as Richard Mahoney, a consultant with MPA Advocates. The focus of their lobbying effort was to facilitate discussions centered around federal policies and programs related to gold, copper and critical minerals, along with discussions on sector competitiveness, infrastructure development, updates on ongoing projects, Canadian foreign investment, trade, and international agreements. Meetings were held to discuss policies and programs designed to improve energy access for existing and potential future projects in the mining and natural resources sectors alongside regulatory challenges for brownfield mining projects and their implications for the mining and metals industry.

Other: Foran Mining Corporation, The Mining Association of Canada (MAC)

Tech/Telecommunications

Quantum Industry Canada was registered by Holly Fullager, a consultant with Texture Communications, to advocate on behalf of the quantum industry for government programs like the Quantum Champions Program and to raise general awareness of the quantum industry and its public policy needs with senior public office holders.

Other: Contextere, Facebook Canada Ltd.

Transportation:

LUNR Aerospace Corporation was registered by Alonso Munoz Sanchez, a consultant with Navigator Ltd. The main focus of their lobbying efforts was to explore potential partnerships with the federal government to retain Canadian talent and advance Canadian orbital launch capability. Additional discussions were held to support and advocate for the development of a domestic spaceport operator.

Other: Canada’s Space Innovators (Space Canada)

Of note: Association des Pilotes et Propriétaires de Hangar Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu, Canadian Association of Importers and Exporters Inc. (I.E. Canada), Canadian Ski Council, Chartered Professional Accountants of British Columbia, Cycle Momentum, Insurance Brokers Association of Ontario, MISA Group, Nature’s Touch Frozen Foods Inc.

Communications:

There were 203 communication reports filed during the period between September 26th to October 2nd, 2026.

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