Healthcare registrations lead the way with 12% of total registrations

Health organizations continue to maintain a strong presence in Ontario's lobbying registry, with registrations involving companies such as 

Their interests span drug funding, digital health technologies, seniors' care, primary care access and procurement. 

Northern Ontario Rail Network Inc. [NORN]

 was registered in-house by Kevin Street, their managing director, to discuss the government’s participation in the client’s infrastructure development plan. The client plans to invest $2 Billion into Northern Ontario infrastructure with the ultimate goal of expanding to serve the future Ring of Fire mines. The company has a capital pool of up to $30 Billion to develop northern infrastructure & enterprises.

was registered by Hailey Budgell, a consultant with Burson, to work with the Ontario Government to advance the Ontario chronic disease strategy in the areas of prevention, management and treatment with an initial focus on diabetes. They also wish to advocate for improvements in obesity policy and the recognition of obesity as a chronic disease.

: ALK-Abello Pharmaceuticals Inc., CareRx, Ontario Pharmacists Association, Pfizer Canada ULC, Boehringer Ingelheim Canada Ltd., RealTime Medical Inc., Intellijoint Surgical Inc, PointClickCare, Sandoz Canada Inc.

Since June 20th, no organization had more than 3 unique registrations made on their behalf.

 led all registrant groups with 20 unique registrations each. The next most active group was 

with 11 unique registrations. They were followed by 

was next with 7 unique registrations. All remaining registrant groups had no more than 4 registrations.

from Vantage Canada LP (formerly McMillan Vantage) led all lobbyists with 7 unique registrations. She was followed by 

both consultants with Burson, who each had 5 unique registrations. All remaining lobbyists had no more than 4 unique registrations.

was registered by Daniel Pascucci, a consultant with Rubicon Strategy, with the primary goal of aligning the Ontario agribusiness industry with provincial agriculture policy to support the Ontario Government’s priorities of growth and stability. Additional discussions were held to advocate for financial support from Invest Ontario and the Ontario Together Trade Fund that will support the client with their expansion efforts that would allow for the onshoring of pork processing in Ontario.

In recent arts/culture/copyright registrants:

appear in this week's lobbying activity. 

That comes as the Ford government continues to overhaul Ontario's housing rules through planning reforms, development charge changes and measures intended to accelerate homebuilding. 

was registered by Amir Remtulla, a consultant with Amir Remtulla Inc. The focus of their registration was to request a process to allow for a funding and cost share agreement so that all developers fronting Highway 35 share in the cost of development triggered upgrades and to ensure that the Ministry of Transportation are not requiring developers to pay for highway improvements that are not triggered by new development.

First Gulf Halton Steeles Limited, White Owl Properties Limited, Mattamy Homes Canada, Aura Group of Companies

In recent energy/environment/climate registrants:

Energy remains one of the busiest sectors in Ontario's lobbying registry, with companies spanning traditional oil and gas, utilities, renewable energy and electricity technology all registering activity. 

Association of Major Power Consumers Ontario (AMPCO)

Their interest comes as the province undertakes one of the largest electricity expansions in its history, driven by growing demand from electric vehicles, manufacturing, housing and AI data centres. Major decisions on transmission lines, nuclear generation, grid modernization and energy affordability are expected over the coming years, making this a particularly active policy area.

Association of Major Power Consumers Ontario (AMPCO) 

was registered in-house by Brad Duguid, their president, to advocate for access to reliable competitively priced electricity, mitigation programs and regulatory changes to reduce the impact of rising electricity prices, and to have the carbon price removed from the market electricity price.

Imperial Oil, Tantalus Systems Corp., NGL Supply Co. Ltd., Enercare Inc., Enwave Energy Corporation, EPCOR Utilities Inc., Neoen Renewables Canada Inc., RTD Alliance of Ontario, Water Environment Association of Ontario, CarbonFree Technology Inc., IVEY Foundation, NextEra Energy Canadian Operating Services, Inc., Pembina Institute.

This week's registry also includes lobbying activity from the 

Paapiiwaaniimaan Grassy Narrows Mercury Care Home

These registrations show the scope of issues Indigenous organizations are advancing at Queen's Park, from health care and environmental remediation to infrastructure, economic development and reconciliation.

was registered by Erica Wallis, a consultant with Blackbird Strategies to push for the withdrawal or significant amendments to Bill 5: Protect Ontario by Unleashing our Economy Act, 2025.

Paapiiwaaniimaan Grassy Narrows Mercury Care Home, Metis Nation of Ontario

was registered by Mathew Clancy, a consultant with Henley Strategies, to engage with provincial government representatives on matters related to its mining operations in Ontario, including regulatory and permitting frameworks, environmental assessments, energy and infrastructure access, workforce development, and other legislative or policy matters affecting the client’s ability to develop and operate its mineral properties in the province.

: Heico 2004 Member, Inc., Triple M Metal, Impala Canada, Southwire Canada Company, Canadian Manufacturers & Exporters

Artificial intelligence is emerging as one of Queen's Park's fastest-growing policy files, and this week's lobbying registrations reflect that shift. 

 suggest the sector is increasingly looking to influence provincial decision-making. 

The timing is significant: Ontario has positioned itself as a leader in AI research while also investing heavily in data centres, computing infrastructure and electricity generation needed to power AI technologies.

was registered by Adam Yahn, a consultant with Summa Strategies Canada, to educate elected officials and government policymakers about the client, AI adoption in Canada and AI policy and online safety policies that impact AI safety and research companies at an event in Toronto in June.

 Communitech, Facebook Canada Ltd., Vector Institute

 Canada Rocket Company, Landmark Student Transportation

appear in this week's lobbying activity. That comes as the Ford government continues to overhaul Ontario's housing rules through planning reforms, development charge changes and measures intended to accelerate homebuilding. With billions of dollars in potential projects depending on provincial policy, developers have a strong incentive to remain engaged with government as regulations evolve and municipalities implement new rules.

Defence, advanced manufacturing and emerging industries gain visibility

Among the more unusual registrations are companies operating in sectors that have become increasingly prominent in government policy discussions, including 

While these organizations operate in very different industries, they reflect broader provincial priorities around defence manufacturing, critical technologies, clean industrial innovation and digital infrastructure. 

Their appearance in the lobbying registry comes as both Ontario and Ottawa have placed renewed emphasis on defence spending, advanced manufacturing and domestic industrial capacity amid shifting geopolitical and economic conditions.

Burson cements its position as one of Queen's Park's busiest lobbying firms

One notable highlight isn't about a single client but about who is representing them. 

 appears repeatedly throughout this week's filings, acting on behalf of clients in energy, health care, finance and advocacy, including 

The breadth of its client list shows that large public affairs firms continue to play a central role in helping organizations navigate Ontario's policy environment.

AdvantAge Ontario (formerly Ontario Association of Non-Profit Homes and Services for Seniors), Aecon Group Inc., Amazon Canada Fulfillment Services, ULC, Canadian Marketing Association, Co-operative Housing Federation of Canada, Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists of Canada (SOGC), Sun Life Financial, Willowbridge Community Services, Asthma Canada, Canada Powered by Women, College of Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioners and Acupuncturists of Ontario, Interac Corp., Kids & Company, Meridian Credit Union Ltd., Ontario Association of Veterinary Technicians, Parkinson Canada, Progress Place, Registered Practical Nurses Association of Ontario, Migraine Canada, Black Diamond Group, FinanceOps Canada Inc, Association of Hearing Instrument Practitioners of Ontario, Amarok, LLC, Glaukos Canada, Rick Hansen Foundation, Canada Workday ULC, High Tide Inc, Jacobs Consultancy Canada Inc., Lotto.com Inc., Slate Asset Management, Draganfly Inc, Fairgrounds Inc, Neuvote Systems Inc, SalDan Construction Group, State Window Corp., Strides Toronto, Empire Paving Ltd., 2000007 Ontario Inc., dba INKAS® Armored Vehicles Manufacturing, Canadian Bankers Association, Canadian National Institute for the Blind (CNIB) Foundation, Reliance Comfort Limited Partnership, Reception House

 suggest the AI sector is increasingly looking to influence provincial decision-making. 

Who's Lobbying for Whom: Artificial intelligence is emerging as one of Queen's Park's fastest-growing policy files

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