Kamal Aboulmagd

A renewable energy producer is lobbying the provincial government on future procurement plans.

Sarah Diebel, Carol Dinno, and Chris Benedetti, consultants with Sussex Strategy Group, registered this past week to lobby on behalf of 

According to their mandatory registrations with the Office of the Integrity Commissioner, the company wants to advise on matters related to the permitting, approvals, planning and procurement of power generation in Ontario, specifically related to the Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO) resource adequacy procurements including renewable power generation and energy storage.

Boralex said future sites will be "developed based on the evolution of the policy affecting upcoming IESO procurements."

The IESO manages the province's power supply, namely by purchasing energy from suppliers.

RMHC Southwestern Ontario Children’s Care Inc.

 was the most registered organization, with six unique filings made on their behalf. It was followed by 

which each had four unique registrations.

led all registrant groups with 72 unique registrations. 

were the next most active registrant group, with 33 unique registrations each. Next was 

which had 31 unique registrations. They were followed by 

was the most registered lobbyist, with 53 unique registrations. He was followed by Carol Dinno from 

, who had 16 registrations. Next was Alex Chreston from 

who had 14 unique registrations. The most active lobbyist after that was Andrew Retfalvi from 

was registered by Alex Chreston and Andrew Brander, both consultants with Crestview Strategy. The focus of their lobbying efforts was to advise on improvements to Ontario’s Risk Management Program in order to provide enhanced measures to support grain farmers viability, and support for Ontario’s food security which is being impacted by ongoing supply chain disruptions.

 Soave Hydroponics Company (Great Northern Hydroponics)

In recent arts/culture/copyright registrants:

was registered by Alex Chreston and Daniel Moulton, both consultants with Crestview Strategy to build awareness of the client’s role in the Canadian live event marketplace and discuss opportunities to grow arts and cultural experiences in Ontario.

was registered by Aidan Grove-White, Ana Salvagna, Fraser Macdonald, and John Perenack, all consultants with StrategyCorp Inc., to collaborate with and provide briefings for Ontario government officials on the client’s $700 million private sector investment in Ontario Place.

In recent energy/environment/climate registrants:

Siemens Energy Canada Limited, TC Energy Corporation (Formerly known as TransCanada PipeLines Limited), Lake Erie Green Power, LLC, Bruce Power LP, Canadian Renewable Energy Association, Electricity Distributors Association, Enbridge Inc., GEPR Energy Canada Inc. (formerly General Electric Canada), Neoen Renewables Canada Inc., Northland Power Inc., S&C Electric Company, Westinghouse Electric Canada, Acciona Energy Canada Global Inc., Alectra Inc., Association of Major Power Consumers in Ontario (AMPCO), Atlantic Power Corporation, BluEarth Renewables Inc., BWXT Canada Ltd., Calpine Corporation, Canadian Nuclear Association, Canadian Renewable Energy Association, Cordelio Power, EDF Renewables, Electricity Distributors Association, Electronic Products Recycling Association, Elexicon Energy, Energy Storage Canada, ENGIE Canada Inc. (formerly GDF SUEZ Canada Inc.), Enwave Energy Corporation, EPCOR Utilities Inc., Evolugen (Brookfield BRP Canada Corp.), FirstLight Energy, FortisOntario Inc., GEPR Energy Canada Inc. (formerly General Electric Canada), Glencore Canada Corporation, HootWater Inc. (formerly Ecoswitch Inc.), Industrial Gas Users Association (IGUA), Jazz Solar Solutions Inc., NextStar Energy Inc., Northland Power Inc., NRStor Inc., Ontario Waterpower Association, Pattern Renewable Holdings Canada ULC, Peak Power Inc., S&C Electric Company, Toronto Hydro Corporation, TransAlta Corporation, Wataynikaneyap Power LP, Westinghouse Electric Canada, Renewable Energy Systems Canada, wpd Canada Corporation, CarbonFree Technology Inc., Wasteco, TOMRA Canada Inc., Association of Power Producers of Ontario, Advanced Biofuels Canada

was registered by Frédérik Larouche, John Matheson, and Liam Thompson, all consultants with StrategyCorp Inc. The focus of their registration was monitoring health policies and programs relating to the domestic distribution of products, the National Pharmaceutical Strategy with regard to the pharmaceutical wholesale distribution chain, opportunities in Health care information technology, health care promotion, vaccine distribution and chronic disease management services. The overall goal of their lobbying effort and intended outcome is to keep the client informed and includes arranging, attending and facilitating meetings with client and government officials in an effort to potentially further enhance client's business dealings.

: Incyte Biosciences Canada Corporation, Bristol-Myers Squibb Canada Co., Becton Dickinson Canada Inc., Gilead Sciences Canada, Inc., RealTime Medical Inc., Ontario Long Term Care Association, Acadia Pharmaceuticals Canada, Guardant Health Inc., Homewood Health Inc., Lundbeck Canada Inc., Mitsubishi Tanabe Pharma Canada, Otsuka Canada Pharmaceutical Inc., Sobi Canada Inc., Ultragenyx Canada Inc., Vertex Pharmaceuticals (Canada) Inc.

was registered in-house by Michael Garcia, their CEO, as well as by Carol Dinno and Chris Benedetti, both consultants with Sussex Strategy Group, to provide consultation regarding the Industrial Emissions Performance Standard Consultation regarding the future of the ICI Program and the Global Adjustment Site Specific Standard Application for EAF Development.

: 3M Canada Company, Tenaris SA, Agnico Eagle Mines Limited (formerly Kirkland Lake Gold), Magna International, Inc.

was registered by Stefano Hollands, a consultant with Crestview Strategy, to explore opportunities to expand the client’s R&D footprint and talent pool in Canada.

 Apple Canada Inc, CGI, Rogers Communications Inc., Cogeco Inc., Trylon TSF Inc, Pelmorex Corp.

was registered by Andrew Brander and Daniel Moulton, both consultants with Crestview Strategy. The goal of their registration was to facilitate discussions with government officials with regard to strengthening the transportation and public transit services to Toronto Pearson International Airport. The client also sought to review any relevant policies that may affect issues related to economic development, revenue generation, infrastructure renewal, land use planning, public safety, energy, and the environment. Further discussions were held with the LCBO about expanded beverage alcohol services at YYZ as well as discussions with government officials about payment in lieu of taxes.

Dye and Durham, Harrison Staffing Inc., Rothmans, Benson & Hedges Inc., SkipTheDishes Restaurant Services Inc, Smart Serve Ontario, Association of Canadian Distillers/Spirits Canada, CGC Inc - USG, National Steel Car, Rideau Hall Foundation, Breakthru Beverage Canada, Canadian Anesthesiologists' Society, Kindred Partners Inc., Accenture Inc., Aecon Group Inc., BHE Canada Limited, Capstone Infrastructure Corporation, Red Jar Capital, Wal-Mart Canada Corp., Colleges Ontario, Canadian Tire Corporation, Ltd., AccertaClaim Servicorp Inc., Ontario Education Collaborative Marketplace (OECM), Draeger Canada, CT Partners, Service Employees International Union, Local 1 Canada o/a SEIU Healthcare, Charles SOS Investments Ltd., goeasy Ltd., Ontario Association of Social Workers, Toronto Innovation Acceleration Partners (TIAP), Township of South Stormont, Ontario Genomics, RMHC Southwestern Ontario Children’s Care Inc., DoorDash Inc., Carfax Canada, Ontario Professional Planners Institute, Federation of Rental-Housing Providers of Ontario, Blackstone Administrative Services Partnership, InductEV, Inc., Lyft Canada Inc., Real Property Association of Canada (REALPAC), Coca-Cola Ltd., Hoffmann-La Roche Limited, We Know Training Inc., Edvance Christian Schools Association, Canadian Parents for French (Ontario), Lakehead University, Business Council of Canada, Ontario Association of Naturopathic Doctors, First Capital Realty Inc., Red Bull Canada, Ontario Association of Optometrists, PRO IT PLUS INC., Aviva Canada, Ontario Association of Chiefs of Police, Greater Toronto Hotel Association, Canadian Council of Independent Laboratories

Sarah Diebel, Carol Dinno, and Chris Benedetti, consultants with Sussex Strategy Group, registered this past week to lobby on behalf of Boralex Inc. 

Who's Lobbying for Whom: Boralex wants to discuss energy procurement

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