Here’s the latest from the lobbyist federal registry.

The First Nations of the Maa-nulth Treaty Society was registered by Ryan Adam and Summer Senter, both consultants with Wellington-Dupont Public Affairs to facilitate meetings with office holders. According to the registration with the Office of the Commissioner of Lobbying, the group wants to discuss commercial fisheries agreements to better understand relevant timelines and processes, as well as the impacts of Bill C-10, which would create an independent commissioner to hold the federal government accountable for modern treaty obligations with Indigenous peoples.

New Registrations

Since April 25, C-Pace Alliance leads all organizations with five unique registrations made on their behalf each. 

Over that span, Counsel Public Affairs Inc. led all registrant groups with seven unique registrations. The next most active registrant groups were PAA Advisory, Wellington-Dupont Public Affairs, and Crestview Strategy which each had five unique registrations. 

From April 25 to May 1, no lobbyists had more than three unique registrations.

In recent arts/culture/copyright registrants:

Farm Radio International was registered by Luwam Ghebre, a consultant with Wellington Advocacy to communicate with public office holders regarding Canada’s international assistance priorities, including programming that supports climate change adaptation, food security, gender equality, and agricultural resilience in sub-Saharan Africa, with the role of local media and rural broadcasting as instruments of sustainable development; and the use of innovative and blended finance mechanisms to mobilize public and private capital for development outcomes

In recent defence/security registrants:

Hanwha Defence Canada was registered by Robert Evershed and Martin-Pierre Pelletier, both consultants with Prospectus Associates, primarily to advocate for the government to consider the client as a supplier to the Canadian Patrol Submarine Program. The client also held meetings with government officials regarding military land systems and vehicles defence procurement programs.

Other: Top Aces Inc.

In recent energy/environment/climate registrants:

Tourmaline Oil Corp. was registered by Jennifer Rossi, a consultant with Crestview Strategy, for a number of communications with the government, generally about policies and programs supporting the development and optimization of Canadian natural gas production, including technological advancements and regulatory frameworks. In particular the client sought to discuss potential collaboration between the Government of Canada and the client on the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions (GHGs), including methane emissions, as well as reductions in methane emissions, including federal methane regulations and provincial equivalency agreements. Specifically, more specifically the Emissions Reduction Plan and the proposed cap on greenhouse gas emissions (GHGs) from the oil and gas industry.

Other: ADNOC, P.J.S.C, Equinor Canada Ltd, Sierra Club Canada Foundation, Climate Action Network Canada, Usine Circul-R, H & G Control, Celeriti Fusion Canada Limited

In recent health registrants:

Kardium was registered in-house by Kevin Chaplin, their CEO, with the goal of getting funding from the Strategic Response Fund (SRF) for scale up of medical device cleanroom manufacturing operations in Vancouver, BC.

Other: Takeda Canada Inc., Immune Biosolutions Inc., Starkey Laboratories, Inc., Celiac Canada, Parkinson Canada, Praxus Health

In recent Indigenous registrants:

Other: Misty Ventures Inc., First Nations Major Project Coalition Society, Huu-ay-aht First Nations

In recent industry registrants:

Northern Cables Inc. was registered by Brooklyn Heidl Day and Cameron Holmstrom, both consultants with Niipaawi Strategies, to raise the profile of the client with officials with regard to their existing production facilities in Eastern Ontario. Additional discussions were held around the client’s expansion projects and their importance as a Canadian manufacturer in the electrical sector, while seeking potential government support for the sector.

Other: Kal Tire, Vale Canada Ltd., Ronsco Inc., Canadian Phosphate Limited, Stelumar Advanced Manufacturing Incorporated, Shaw’s Enterprises Ltd.

Transportation:

The Association of Canadian Port Authorities (ACPA) was registered by Alexander MacDonald, Elizabeth Campbell, and William Shelling, all consultants with Counsel Public Affairs Inc. The main focus of their lobbying efforts was on any legislation related to the Canada Marine Act, including changes to letters patent processes, changes providing greater financial flexibility for ports, and governance reforms. Discussions were also held with regards to border security, trade relations, tariffs, and related measures, including those involving the United States and other nation states. The client also sought to promote ports as environmentally progressive transport hubs that are integral to global supply chains and regional economic development as well as to assist the government in meeting Canada’s supply chain infrastructure deficit and how it will be financed and funded, including seeking funding from Transport and Finance under the National Trade Corridors Fund, Trade Diversification Corridors Fund, or other programs for port infrastructure, decarbonization, and deferred maintenance.

Of note: C-Pace Alliance, Canadian Ski Council, Rental Housing Canada, Canadian Life and Health Insurance Compensation Corporation, Maternal Infant Child and Youth Research Network (MICYRN), Relèven, NARL Marketing LP, Canadian Food Innovation Network, James Holding Group, TACC Developments, Code for Canada, ResearchNB, QuestEnterprise Inc., DG Industriel inc., Flourish Foundation, eCampusOntario, Fitzrovia Real Estate, Hogan’s Alley Society, Ramp Business Corporation, Capilano Students’ Union, Breakfast Club of Canada, Molson Canada 2005, WCG Services, Workforce Warriors, Kentro Christian Network, The Denturist Association of Canada, Fonds de solidarité FTQ, Mitacs Inc, Spring Activator, Take a Hike Foundation, Opportunity International Canada, Ubuntu Land Trust & Developments, Canadian Health Information Management Association

Communications:

There were 204 communication reports filed during the period between April 25th to May 1st, 2026.

 Most active client organizations

• Collège Boréal d’arts appliqués et de technologie – 83 Communications
• Canadian Meat Advocacy Office – 11 Communications
• Canadians for Justice and Peace in the Middle East – 10 Communications
• Clean Resource Innovation Network – 9 Communications
• BILD – 9 Communications

 Most active paid lobbyists

• Daniel Giroux for 1 Client – 83 Communications
• Mark Quinn for 4 Clients – 24 Communications
• Stefania Valente Gaudrault for 4 Clients – 19 Communications
• Martin-Pierre Pelletier for 3 Client – 13 Communications
• Christopher White for 1 Client – 11 Communications

Most lobbied public office holders

• Brandan Rowe – Global Affairs Canada (6)
• Mackenzy Metcalfe – Finance Canada (5)
• Sameer Zuberi – House of Commons (4)
• Alyth Roos – Prime Minister’s Office (4)
• Kyle Fox – Finance Canada (4)

Most lobbied government institutions

• House of Commons – 144 Communications
• Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada – 27 Communications
• Finance Canada – 23 Communications
• Privy Council Office – 22 Communications
• Canadian Heritage – 17 Communications

Most lobbied subject matters

• Infrastructure – 178 Communications
• Agriculture – 138 Communications
• Health – 123 Communications
• Employment and Training – 115 Communications
• Constitutional Issues – 98 Communications

*Wellington-Dupont Public Affairs shares an owner with iPolitics.