Cross-border tensions remain on the political agenda and it shows in this week’s federal lobbying wrap, especially in the agricultural sector.

The filings coincide with a visit to Ottawa by U.S. Senator Adam Schiff this week, who met with Agriculture Minister Heath MacDonald and parliamentarians, to discuss about ways to limit the economic damage on both sides of the border. During the senator’s visit, Schiff said tariffs and disruptions linked to the war in Iran have driven up farmers’ input costs, including fertilizer.

One Canadian beef company, Bank Brothers Sustainable Ingredients, is also seeking clarity on whether a product labelled as ground beef for export to the U.S. can carry the same label at home.

The company’s registration raises questions about how federal standards apply to its processing methods, the consistency of government guidance and the treatment of domestic versus imported products.

Labelling is also a concern for Canadian cattle producers watching developments south of the border. The Canadian Cattle Association warned last month that the potential return of mandatory U.S. country-of-origin labelling for beef would add costs and disrupt the integrated North American market.

Meanwhile, Statistics Canada reported that slaughter cattle price rose year over year last week in every province except Quebec.

New Registrations

Since October 10th, Prinoth, The Women’s Enterprise Organizations of Canada, and Conference of Defence Association 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 10th, Compass Rose Group led all registrant groups with 10 unique registrations. They were followed by Sandstone Group Inc. which had 9 unique registrations. Crestview Strategy was next with 8 unique registrations. The next most active registrant group was NorthStar Public Affairs Inc. which had 6 unique registrations. All remaining registrant groups made no more than 5 unique registrations.

From October 10th to October 16th, Julia Le from Compass Rose Group was the most active lobbyist with 9 unique registrations. All remaining lobbyists had no more than 3 unique registrations.

In recent agriculture/trade registrants:

The Great Lakes Fishery Commission was registered by Elizabeth Kilborn and Greg MacEachern, both consultants with  Sussex Strategy Group, primarily to seek government support towards a machinery of government change for the client. Additional discussions were held to seek the implementation of the Freshwater Action Plan, the Canada Water Agency, and the creation of a Great Lakes Restoration Initiation.

Other: Nutrien, S&S Logging Inc., Bank Brothers Sustainable Ingredients, Solugen Global, BW GLOBAL Structures Inc., Summit Earthworks

In recent arts/culture/copyright registrants:

Live Nation Entertainment Canada was registered by Hannah Anstey, a consultant with Enterprise Canada, to build awareness of the client’s role in the Canadian live event marketplace and discuss opportunities to grow arts and cultural experiences as Canada faces the impacts of the global pandemic.

Other: None 

In recent defence/security registrants:

The Conference of Defence Association was registered by Abbey Martynes, Dev Singh, Lars Andersen, and Tony Battista, all consultants with Sandstone Group, to advocate for support for members of the Canadian armed forces, specifically in Latvia, and to encourage parliamentarians to visit local army units and encourage youth to engage in cadet programs.

Other: Czechoslovak Group a.s., IMP Aerospace and Defence, a division of IMP Group Limited

In recent energy/environment/climate registrants:

Alectra Utilities Corporation was registered by Elizabeth Kilborn, a consultant with Sussex Strategy Group, primarily to discuss the Clean Electricity Standard and the Pan Canadian Grid Council. Additional meetings were held to advocate for changes to the definition of tax-exempt entities under the Federal Income Tax Act to allow for increased investment into the electricity sector alongside input on plans to combat climate change and reduce greenhouse gas emissions, as well as other policy initiatives including conservation, clean technology investments and renewable energy.

Other: Organization of Canadian Nuclear Industries, Next Hydrogen Solutions, Cameco Corporation, Canadian Energy Metals Corp., Red Leaf Pulp Ltd., Neutrons Canada, Nature Québec, Clean Economy Fund, Wilder Institute

In recent health registrants:

The National Association of Pharmacy Regulatory Authorities was registered by Simone Flannery, a consultant with Impact Public Affairs, to educate the government on the role the client’s members play to protect the public in Canada’s health care system including legislation and regulations governing and impacting the practice of pharmacy.

Other: Bayshore Healthcare, FMD Canada, Ovarian Cancer Canada 

In recent Indigenous registrants:

Naicatchewenin First Nation was registered by Lucas Borchenko and Tim Vong, both consultants with Crestview Strategy, to advance the client’s Treaty Land Entitlement (TLE) claim negotiation through engagement with decision makers.

Other: Tahltan City West Communications Corp., Tahltan City West Communications Corp.

In recent industry registrants:

Foran Mining Corporation was registered by Ashley Csanady, both consultants with Vantage Canada LP, with the goal of assisting in policy development and securing federal government funding for critical mineral production.

Other: Avenir Minerals Limited, PMET Resources, Lefko Produits De Plastique Inc., Fresnillo PLC, Produits Kruger Inc.

Tech/Telecommunications 

SAS Institute Inc. (Canada) was registered by Fernando Minna, a consultant with The Capital Hill Group, to engage with the Government of Canada in order to identify and seek opportunities for government contracts in Information Technology and Business Analytics Software.

Other: Avepoint Inc, HP Canada Co, Tanium, Bull Advanced Computing Canada Inc.

Transportation:

Prinoth was registered by Dev Singh, Hugues Théorêt, Lars Andersen, and Maryna Mokretska, all consultants with  Sandstone Group Inc. The goal of their lobbying effort was to assist the client in expanding its participation in Canada’s defence, municipal equipment, and off-road transportation markets through engagement with federal officials regarding policies, programs, and procurement opportunities relevant to its equipment and transportation solutions, including applications in Northern and remote communities.

Other: Prince Rupert Port Authority

Of note: Rio Tinto Canada Management Inc., TerraVest Industries Inc., Association of Hearing Instrument Practitioners of Ontario, I-WIL Hill Day Coalition, Canadian Alliance on Mental Illness and Mental Health, Halliburton Group Canada, Mennonite Central Committee Manitoba, Victim Services Toronto, GRIS-Québec, Groupe L&G Cloutier inc., The Women’s Enterprise Organizations of Canada, Smart Procurement Group, Tergel inc., VIIV HEALTHCARE ULC, UNICEF Canada, Association of Home Appliances Manufacturers, North Eastern University, The Transition Accelerator, Canadian Shareholder Association for Research and Education, Reset Tech UK Limited, CGI Group Inc, Electronic Imaging Systems, Pluralsight, Red Hat Canada Ltd, Snowflake Inc, BMW Canada Inc., Women in Nuclear Canada, Complete Framing Solutions Inc., Blumbergs Professional Corporation, Petrospec Engineering Inc., Calgary Real Estate Board, Canadian Association of Crown Counsel, Modern Beauty Supplies Inc., Town of Drayton Valley, Saskatchewan Chamber of Commerce, Canadian Network of Community Land Trusts, Canadian Alliance of Student Associations, The Calgary Real Estate Board, Canadian ETF Association, Studios Framestore Inc., For Our Kids Climate Education Society

Communications:

There were 3,082 communication reports filed during the period between October 10th to October 16th, 2026.

 Most active client organizations

• The Kidney Foundation of Canada – 121 Communications
• Éco Entreprises Québec – 77 Communications
• Digital Main Street – 76 Communications
• Canadian Medical Association – 52 Communications
• Business Council of Alberta – 52 Communications

 Most active paid lobbyists

• Elizabeth Myles for 1 Client – 121 Communications
• Rob Krauss for 1 Client – 77 Communications
• Maryse Vermette for 1 Client – 76 Communications
• Adam Legge for 1 Client – 52 Communications
• Jonathan McKenzie for 1 Client – 47 Communications

Most lobbied public office holders

• • Varun Srivatsan – Finance Canada (58)
  • Mackenzy Metcalfe – Finance Canada (44)
  • Mélanie Joly – Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (40)

• Cheryl Cardinal – Finance Canada (39)

• Yasmin Atassi – Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (38)

Most lobbied government institutions

• House of Commons – 998 Communications
• Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada – 676 Communications
• Finance Canada – 522 Communications
• Prime Minister’s Office – 259 Communications
• Privy Council Office – 242 Communications

Most lobbied subject matters

• Industry – 1,581 Communications
• Environment – 1,109 Communications
• Taxation and Finance – 1,103 Communications
• International Trade – 984 Communications
• Science and Technology – 911 Communications