A Quebec natural gas distributor is lobbying Ottawa on the labour shortage in the province’s energy sector.

Noah Marleau, a consultant with PAA Advisory, registered to lobby this past week on behalf of Energir, L.P. / Énergir, s.e.c.

Aside from the labour issue, the company wants to discuss purchasing policies and renewable natural gas by the Government of Canada and Crown corporations as well as on policies and programs aimed at recognizing and supporting the production and use of clean fuels in Quebec, primarily renewable natural gas and hydrogen, according to the mandatory registration for the Office of the Commissioner of Lobbying.

The company also wants to make recommendations on various aspects of the Income Tax Act, including changes to the excessive expenditure rules and North American trade and the potential impact of tariffs on energy costs and availability.

New Registrations

Since Jan. 17, the Greater Toronto Airports Authority was the most registered organization, with four unique registrations made on their behalf. 

Over that span, Sandstone Group and Chris Gray & Associates led all registrant groups with eight unique registrations each. 

From Jan. 17-23, Jarred Cohen from Chris Gray & Associates led all lobbyists with 8 unique filings.

In recent agriculture/trade registrants:

The Canadian Association of Vegetable Growers and Processors was registered by Alik Angaladian, a consultant with Maple Leaf Strategies and Neil Campbell, a consultant with McMillan LLP, to facilitate discussions with the federal government around international trade, imports and measures applicable to vegetables. 

Other: Coffee Association of Canada, Tea and Herbal Association of Canada 

In recent arts/culture/copyright registrants:

The Canadian Urban Libraries Council was registered by Keira Shaw (Hammond) and Vivian Walsh, both consultants with Temple Scott Associates Inc. The primary focus of their lobbying efforts was on Bill C-15, An Act to implement certain provisions of the budget tabled in Parliament on November 4, 2025, with respect to Division 2, Amendments to the Canada Post Corporation Act. Additional discussions were held to inform the government and seek support for Canada’s public libraries as they address problems associated with mental health and addiction at libraries across Canada. 

Other: ACTRA Alliance of Canadian Cinema, Television and Radio Artists / ACTRA, MacKenzie Art Gallery, Royal Conservatory of Music, Centre for Equitable Library Access, National Screen Institute, BC Libraries Cooperative

In recent defence/security registrants:

Kongsberg Geospatial was registered by Josie Sabatino, a consultant with Summa Strategies Canada to explore opportunities for the client to provide products and services in response to Government of Canada procurements in the areas of aerospace, defence, maritime and public safety.

Other: 3 Points in Space Media

In recent energy/environment/climate registrants:

Other: Northern Energy Innovation, Creative Energy Vancouver Platforms Inc., Real Ice Development Company

In recent health registrants:

Biovaxys Technology Corp was registered by Ron Gersh and Shawn Berezin, both consultants with The CCS Group, to assist the client with their efforts to acquire funding support to advance its cancer vaccine development program, including the completion of key studies essential to progressing its clinical pipeline and partnership initiatives.

Other: The Canadian Lung Association, Applied Pharmaceutical Innovation, Omnimed

In recent Indigenous registrants:

The Nisga’a Nation was registered by Lily Mesh, a consultant with Wellington Dupont Public Affairs to assist the Nation in asserting its rights as a modern treaty nation and in calling for the creation of a Commissioner for Modern Treaty Implementation.

Other: Northlands Denesuline First Nation, Sayisi Dene First Nation, Canadian Council for the Advancement of Native Development Officers (CANDO), Neyaskweyahk Group of Companies Inc., Northlands Denesuline First Nation, Sayisi Dene First Nation, G’naadmaagoom Garden River Child and Family Services

In recent industry registrants:

Algoma Steel Inc. was registered in-house by Rajat Marwah, their CEO, with the main goal of addressing initiatives that enhance supply chain reliability for steel producers, processors, and downstream manufacturers operating in Canada as well as opportunities for low-carbon steel adoption in Canada and building-sector policies, support for industrial decarbonization and clean-technology investment. Additionally, the client sought to advocate for Canadian policies that support a competitive and sustainable steel supply chain in Canada, including measures to prevent the entry of unfairly traded foreign steel products into the Canadian market and strengthen compliance with federal trade-remedy outcomes.

Other: First Quartz Corp., Aluminum 3104, Ressources minérales Pélican, Michelin North America (Canada) Inc., Apitpi Resources LP, Ethọ́s Lab

Tech/Telecommunications 

SFL Missions’ Inc. was registered by Kait LaForce, a consultant with Counsel Public Affairs Inc. to engage with government officials regarding the commercialization of the client’s leading edge small satellite technology.

Other: Global Relay Communications Inc., Viasat Inc., Rogers Communications Inc.

Transportation:

The Greater Toronto Airports Authority was registered by Abbey Martynes, Don Boudria, Naresh Raghubeer, and Sara Colburne, all consultants with Sandstone Group to discuss a myriad of issues. First was the topics of airport infrastructure development at Toronto Pearson International Airport, including planning, construction, zoning, and regulatory approvals related to major airport projects,aviation security policy as it applies to Toronto Pearson International Airport, including national security responsibilities and implementation of aviation security measures, and border enforcement and customs policies as they relate to Toronto Pearson International Airport, including passenger facilitation, digital border processing, data sharing, and related regulatory measures to improve passenger experience. Additional discussions were held regarding planning for FIFA related to tourism, economic development, and opportunities to pilot programs at Toronto Pearson to improve passenger experience as well as international air policy and international relations affecting Toronto Pearson International Airport, including liberalization of air services and bilateral air service agreements. The client also presented proposals related to the implementation of Arrivals Duty Free to permit the sale of duty free goods at Canadian airports to international travellers upon arrival.

Other: Edmonton Airports

Of note: United Way of the Alberta Capital Region, Carbon Business Development Council Inc., Women’s Health Coalition of Canada, Laurentian Bank of Canada, Arts Umbrella, Edison Motors Ltd., DANONE Inc., Kinterra Professional Services Group Ltd., L’Aréna des Canadiens Inc., Building Bloc Systems Inc, Markham-Stouffville Landowners Group, IGM Financial Inc., Canadian Money Service Business Association, Canadian Wood Pallet and Container Association,Geoscientists Canada, Fédération nationale des conseils scolaires francophones, dmg events (Canada) Inc., Rocky View County, Consultant BR&D, CPA Canada, Association of Canadian Travel Agencies, Canadian Association of Naturopathic Doctors, Union des Préfets du Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean, Tennis Canada, South Bow Canada Services Ltd., The 519, Éco Entreprises Québec, Bisson / Développement économique Nouvelle-Beauce, Peoples Group, Marineland of Canada Inc., Cascadia Windows Ltd., Goldray Industries Ltd., Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) / Syndicat canadien de la fonction publique (SCFP), QueerTech / Regroupement LGBT en Technologie, PRO-FLANGE LIMITED, Carbon Business Council, BAK MOTORS Inc., BorderPass, A Way Home Canada, Trigger Tech, Canadian Association for Neuroscience, Pliteq Inc., Canadian Wood Products Alliance 

Communications:

There were 116 communication reports filed during the period between Jan. 17-23.

 Most active client organizations

• K+S Potash Canada GP – 21 Communications
• The Association of Faculties of Medicine of Canada – 13 Communications
• Vale Canada Limited – 11 Communications
• McMaster University – 9 Communications
• CANARIE Inc. – 8 Communications

 Most active paid lobbyists

• Sam Farris for 1 Client – 21 Communications
• David Pratt for 5 Clients – 14 Communications
• Constance LeBlanc for 1 Client – 13 Communications
• Shaun Usmar for 1 Client – 11 Communications
• Susan Tighe for 1 Client – 9 Communications

Most lobbied public office holders

• Mary Rose Brown – Public Services and Procurement Canada (4)
• Wendy Hadwen – National Defence Canada (3)
• Carol McQueen – Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (3)
• Jessica Fullerton – Finance Canada (2)
• Matthew Paisley – Environment and Climate Change Canada (2)

Most lobbied government institutions

• Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada – 32 Communications
• House of Commons – 31 Communications
• Environment and Climate Change Canada – 19 Communications
• Finance Canada – 16 Communications
• Health Canada – 16 Communications

Most lobbied subject matters

• Energy – 17 Communications
• Environment – 17 Communications
• International Trade – 17 Communications
• Education – 13 Communications
• Health – 13 Communications