The latest from the federal lobbyist registry.
Pano AI, Inc. was registered this week by Don Moors, Joshua Matthewman, and Harshivam Bawa, all consultants with Temple Scott Associates Inc. The primary focus of their lobbying effort was to raise awareness of their wildfire detection technology and explore government partnerships and procurement opportunities related to wildfire prevention, detection, and response.
New Registrations
Since May 23rd, Circular Materials, Covenant House Toronto, Riipen Networks Inc., and SAPI Protocol Holdings Ltd. lead all organizations with 4 unique registrations made on each of their behalfs. All remaining organizations had no more than 3 registrations made on their behalf.
Since May 23rd, Barrack Hill Public Affairs Inc. led all registrant groups with 14 unique registrations. The next most active registrant group was StrategyCorp Inc. which had 9 unique registrations. They were followed by PAA Advisory who had 8 unique registrations. Global Public Affairs Inc. was next with 7 unique registrations. Next was Temple Scott Associates Inc. which had 6 unique registrations. All remaining registrant groups made no more than 5 unique registrations.
From May 23rd to May 29th, Sydney Linholm, a consultant with Global Public Affairs was the most active lobbyist with 6 unique registrations. All remaining lobbyists had no more than 4 unique registrations.
In recent agriculture/trade registrants:
The Québec Beef Producers was registered by Chris Gray, a consultant with Chris Gray & Associates, to discuss the impact of the closure of AAFC research centre closures on the Québec beef industry. Meetings were held to advocate to either reverse the decision or take concrete steps to mitigate any negative consequences.
In recent arts/culture/copyright registrants:
Copibec was registered by Mirianna El-Hage, a consultant with PAA Advisory. The focus of their lobbying effort was focused on legislation and regulations concerning the use of artificial intelligence in Canada, including Bill C-27, the Artificial Intelligence and Data Act, as well as legislation relating to copyrights in the book publishing industry in Quebec.
In recent defence/security registrants:
Bullet ID Corporation was registered by Gregory Stulen, a consultant with Avenue Public Affairs, to advocate for changes to the Firearms Act with respect to bullet traceability standards
In recent energy/environment/climate registrants:
The Energy Council of Canada was registered by Don Moors, Keira Shaw (Hammond), and Harshivam Bawa, all consultants with Temple Scott Associates Inc., to facilitate meetings with Government officials and representatives requesting funding to the client to establish and deliver Canada’s International Energy Engagement Platform.
Other: Backwoods Energy Services LP, Canadian Propane Association, Hillcrest Energy Technologies Ltd., Hydrostor, Association for Mountain Parks Protection & Enjoyment, Circular Materials
In recent health registrants:
adMare BioInnovations was registered by Roaslind Robertson, a consultant with Earnscliffe Strategies. The goal of their lobbying effort was to advance the client’s proposal to secure longer term funding to commercially advance breakthrough research to create and scale globally competitive Canadian life sciences companies in support of Canadian health security and economic sovereignty.
Other: Bioindustrial Innovation Canada, Praxus Health
In recent Indigenous registrants:
Algonquins of Barriere Lake First Nation was registered by Amélie Saint-Pierre, a consultant with Ryan Affaires publiques, to discuss providing the community with reliable power and finding a short-term solution to its aging diesel generators, alongside providing a medium to long term solution to transition the Nation away from diesel energy.
Other: Carcross/Tagish First Nation, Dokis First Nation, First Nations Education Steering Committee, Gitanyow Hereditary Chiefs, Indigenous Food Sovereignty Association (Operating as Tea Creek), Kivalliq Inuit Association, Metlakatla First Nation, Otipemisiwak Métis Government of the Métis Nation within Alberta; legally registered under Societies act as Métis Nation of Alberta
In recent industry registrants:
BYD Canada Company Limited was registered by Jeff Smith, a consultant with FGS Longview, to assist the client in their efforts to engage with the government on the development and implementation of the electric vehicle strategy.
Other: Bekaert Corporation, Exiro Nickel, Falco Ressources, Heico 2004 Member, Inc., Kal Tire, Mercer International Inc., Rivian Automotive, LLC, Rock Tech Lithium, Saskatchewan Mining Association
Tech/Telecommunications
Pano AI, Inc. was registered by Don Moors, Joshua Matthewman, and Harshivam Bawa, all consultants with Temple Scott Associates Inc. The primary focus of their lobbying effort was to raise awareness of their wildfire detection technology and explore government partnerships and procurement opportunities related to wildfire prevention, detection, and response.
Other: SkyCan Systems Inc., TekSavvy Solutions Inc.
Transportation:
Oceanex, Inc. was registered by Sara Colburne, a consultant with Sandstone Group, to arrange meetings on behalf of the client to discuss the flow of goods in and out of Newfoundland and Labrador, and the government’s subsidy to Marine Atlantic Inc, as well as discuss potential federal subsidies for revenue shortfalls and ongoing operations of cargo shipments to Newfoundland.
Other: Air Transport Association of Canada (ATAC), Association des Transporteurs de Valeurs du Québec, Greater Victoria Harbour Authority, St. Lawrence Ship Operators
Of note: Al Fahd Consulting & Technology LLC, Arctic Research Foundation, Association of Interior Realtors, Canadian Startup Capital Association, CECI, Child Development Institute, Christian Labour Association of Canada, Conservation Council of New Brunswick, Covenant House Toronto, Drakkar, Fédération culturelle canadienne-française, Holocie Coop de solidarité, Hullmark Asset Management Ltd, Humber Polytechnic, Infinity Core Business Solutions, La Suisse Normande Inc., Lac La Biche County, Lastwall Networks, Inc., Mount Pleasant Group of Cemeteries, National Association of Career Colleges, NATTIQ, Nova Scotia Association of Realtors, Ontario Brain Institute, Ramp Business Corporation, Recreation and Parks Association of Nunavut, Restaurant Brands International Inc., Riipen Networks Inc., SAPI Protocol Holdings Ltd., Scope Technologies Inc., Sprung Instant Structures Ltd, Sturgeon County, Tax-Filer Empowerment Canada, The North West Company, UrbanLogiq Inc., Veteran’s Transition Network, Ville de Mont-Joli, Winnipeg Regional Real Estate Board, YHU Infrastructure Partners (Québec) LP
Communications:
There were 159 communication reports filed during the period between May 23rd to May 29th, 2026.
Most active client organizations
- Hoffmann-La Roche Limited – 31 Communications
- International Justice Mission Canada – 25 Communications
- Stratford Shakespearean Festival of Canada – 15 Communications
- Strongest Families Institute – 13 Communications
- Invasive Species Centre – 12 Communications
Most active paid lobbyists
- Dan Edgcumbe for 1 Client – 31 Communications
- Wayne Alguire for 1 Client – 25 Communications
- ANita Gaffney for 1 Client – 15 Communications
- Matthew Thornton for 2 Clients – 14 Communications
- Patricia Pottie for 1 Client – 13 Communications
Most lobbied public office holders
- Justine Frame – Health Canada (6)
- Galen Richardson – Privy Council Office (5)
- Marjorie Michel – Health Canada (4)
- Mackenzy Metcalfe – Finance Canada (4)
- Harry Burton – Prime Minister’s Office (4)
Most lobbied government institutions
- House of Commons – 96 Communications
- Senate of Canada – 32 Communications
- Health Canada – 27 Communications
- Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada – 24 Communications
- Finance Canada – 15 Communications
Most lobbied subject matters
- Environment – 62 Communications
- Health – 50 Communications
- Financial Institutions – 33 Communications
- Industry – 33 Communications
- Energy – 31 Communications








