Lobby Wrap: Energy giants come knocking

The early days of October saw an uptick in registrations from the energy sector in the federal lobbying registry.

The Canadian Nuclear Association, under the tag “Aboriginal Affairs,” did some advocacy on “support for Canada’s nuclear industry,” as described broadly in the filing. This comes as talks have broken down between Kebaowek First Nation and Canadian Nuclear Laboratories for a proposed nuclear waste disposal site near Chalk River. The case marks the first time a federal court has weighed in on the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission’s role in enforcing the federal government’s Free, Prior and Informed Consent legislation in the context of a major projects approval.

It also comes as the commission spent the week in hearings for the renewal of the operating licence for the Pickering Nuclear Generating Station, where Hiawatha First Nation expressed concerns about Bill C-39 and its implication for the Crown’s duty to consult.

In a semi-related filing, the propane association did some lobbying to promote the use of the fuel in First Nation communities. It also had discussions with the government about the effect of possible rail strikes on the energy sector.

Imperial Oil lobbyists were also in town to talk about carbon capture and emissions reduction targets.

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New Registrations

Since October 3rd, Dairy Farmers of Canada was the most registered organization, with 6 unique registrations made on their behalf. All remaining organizations had no more than 4 registrations made on their behalf.

Since October 3rd, Crestview Strategy led all registrant groups with 11 unique registrations. They were followed by Earnscliffe Strategy Group which had 10 unique registrations. Sandstone Group was next with 7 unique registrations. The next most active registrant group was IMPACT Public Affairs Inc. which had 6 unique registrations. All remaining registrant groups made no more than 4 unique registrations.

From October 3rd to October 9th, Jonathan Scott from Crestview Strategy was the most active lobbyist with 4 unique registrations. All remaining lobbyists had no more than 3 unique registrations.

In recent agriculture/trade registrants:

The Dairy Farmers of Canada was registered by Mary Anne Carter, Andre Albinati, Melanie Richer, Patrick Kennedy, Daniel Cantin, and Bailey Stafford, all consultants with Earnscliffe Strategies, for a number of advocacy related discussions. The meetings focused on a health claim for yogurt and type II diabetes, a new Canadian Community Health Survey for Nutrition, exemptions from duplicative farm-level reporting requirements under Phase II of the Federal Plastics Registry, improved Canadian access to a wide range of critically needed veterinary healthcare tools to help improve animal welfare and reduce antimicrobial resistance, increased federal livestock traceability requirements, increased resources for CBSA and CFIA border enforcement of dairy regulations. This includes ensuring rigorous trade compliance of dairy imports to prevent circumvention of tariff-rate quotas (TRQs) and upholding domestic standards for all imported dairy products, and support to help farmers adjust to recent updates to the farm building code and freedom of movement requirements under the revised Code of Practice for the Care and Handling of Dairy Cattle.

Other: Big Marble Farms Inc., Pacific Halibut Management Association of British Columbia, Red Leaf Pulp Ltd.

In recent arts/culture/copyright registrants:

The Geordie Theatre was registered in-house by Kathryn Westoll, their Executive Director, to advocate to the Federal Government (both Canada Council and Canadian Heritage) for multi-year and project funding.

Other: Music Canada, Quebecor Media Inc.

In recent defence/security registrants:

Axon Public Safety Canada Inc. was registered by Samira Levesque, a consultant with Rubicon Strategy Inc., to discuss AI innovation as it relates to the client’s technology for public safety as well as government tariff policy as it impacts the client.

Other: Aero Strix, Roshel

In recent energy/environment/climate registrants:

Imperial Oil Limited was registered by Asma Aarab, a consultant with Burson, to facilitate meetings with the Government of Canada to brief public office holders on the alignment of policy issues and programs regarding how to work with government to achieve emissions reduction targets, through innovative technologies in carbon capture, utilization, and storage. Additional discussions were held around the Strategic Innovation Fund (SIF), more specifically the Net Zero Accelerator for industrial transformation.

Other: ARECOR Energy Canada Inc., Biidaaban Renewable Energy, Canadian Energy Metals Corp., Canadian Nuclear Association, Canadian Propane Association, Global Battery Materials Corp., McEwen Inc., Organization of Canadian Nuclear Industries, Varme Energy, Voltari Marine Electric Inc., Carbon Removal Canada, Ecotrust Canada

In recent health registrants:

The Canadian Association of MAiD Assessors and Providers was registered by Jack Baker, NorthStar Public Affairs Inc., to advocate for Health Canada to engage with the provinces and territories to advance the implementation of the client’s curriculum (CMC) as a part of professional development activities for MAiD and medical professionals. The client also sought Health Canada support to sustain and scale delivery of the Canadian Canadian Medical Assistance in Dying (MAiD) Curriculum (CMC) beyond the current funding period.

Other: Canadian Association of Medical Radiation Technology, Canadian Association of Radiologists, Eli Lilly Canada Inc., McKesson Canada

In recent Indigenous registrants:

First Nations Advisory Committee on Safe Drinking Water Secretariat was registered by Fadwa Zeletni and Tom Potter, both consultants with Blackbird Strategies, Ltd., to engage federal officials on amendments to Bill C-37, the First Nations Clean Water Act as well as to discuss the need to adequately fund the construction, maintenance and operation of on-reserve water infrastructure.

Other: Creative Fire LP, Des Nedhe Management LP, First Nations Technical Institute, Igluvut Corporation, Reel Canada, Tahltan City West Communications Corp., Treaty 8 Sovereign Nations

In recent industry registrants:

Equinox Gold Corp was registered by Matthew Funk, a consultant with FGS Longview, to engage the government on policies related to mining development both domestically and internationally, including in relation to international agreements and negotiations and international dispute settlement procedures.

Other: Association of Equipment Manufacturers, Moon River Moly Ltd, The Mining Association of Canada (MAC), Wyloo Ring of Fire Ltd.

Tech/Telecommunications

Discord Canada Holdings, Inc. was registered by Eric Lamoureux, a consultant with PAA Advisory, to discuss policies related to cybersecurity and national security, public safety in a digital world, and the Proposed Online Harms legislation and its requirements and impact upon online platforms.

Other: Cloudflare (Canada) Information Technology Co., LTD, Omnissa ULC., Rockport Networks Inc, DBA Cerio, Sky Scout AI Innovations Inc., Kepler Communications Inc.

Transportation:

Voyageur Aviation Corp was registered by Craig (Casper) Donovan, Bowline Insight and Analysis Inc., with the goal of advancing procurement opportunities with the Government of Canada for aircraft related services. The client also sought to engage with government officials on the design and delivery of aircraft support services.

Other: BC Marine Terminal Operators Association, Greater Toronto Airports Authority

Of note: Association canadienne de counseling et psychothérapie, Association of Home Appliance Manufacturers, Base Camp Connect, Biocon Biologics Canada, Black Boys Code Society, Black National Funders Intermediary Network (BNFIN), BMW Canada Inc., British Columbia Teachers’ Federation, Canadian Real Estate Association, Canadian Shareholder Association for Research and Education, Canadian Urological Association, Childhood Cancer Canada Foundation, Childhood Cancer Canada Foundation, Collective Arts Brewing Limited, Community-Based Research Centre Society, Digital Main Street, Emblem Developments Inc, Fertility Matters Canada, goeasy Ltd., Graham Construction & Engineering Inc, GroundBreak Ventures, HonourKind Properties GP Inc., Informed Perspectives, Insurance Brokers Association of Ontario, Invasive Species Centre, J.D. Irving, Limited, Jack.org, Kidney Foundation of Canada, Levante Living, Manitoba Council for International Co-operation Inc., McDonald’s Restaurants of Canada, Michael Smith, Health Research BC, Micro Bird, Nanuk Gear Protection Inc, Octacom, One Intelligence Holdings, Ontario French-language Educational Communications Authority, Progressive Contractors Association of Canada, Raising the Roof, Reconnect Health Services, Rescue Lake Simcoe Charitable Foundation, Sanimax San Inc., Shades of Humanity Consulting, Shorefast Foundation, Tacada Homes, Tapestry Community Capital, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in Canada, University of Guelph, Value Village Stores, Yukon Business Mission, Zown Realty Inc

Communications:

There were 344 communication reports filed during the period between October 3rd to October 9th, 2026.

Most active client organizations

British Columbia Teachers’ Federation – 34 Communications
Canadian Nuclear Association – 31 Communications
Western Canadian Shippers’ Coalition – 23 Communications
Protect Our Winters Canada – 22 Communications
LNG Canada Development Inc. – 19 Communications

Most active paid lobbyists

Elizabeth Kilborn for 3 Clients – 37 Communications
Amber Mitchell for 1 Client – 34 Communications
Warren Lee for 1 Client – 23 Communications
Jamie Carroll for 8 Clients – 23 Communications
David Erb for 1 Client – 22 Communications

Most lobbied public office holders

- Yasmin Atassi – Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (10)
- David McFarlane – Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (5)