Kamal Aboulmagd

The busiest week of lobbying this year sees energy registrations out once again out in front with 14 per cent of total registrations

was registered by Sarah Letersky and Veronique Parry, both consultants with Rubicon Strategy. The primary focus of their registration was on communicating with the government regarding current regulations and policies related to access to opioid addictions treatments, and encouraging the government to ensure that the most up-to-date treatment options are available for Ontarians experiencing mental health and addictions challenges. These communications include presenting the latest effective and evidence-based solutions to address challenges in the health system for people with opioid addiction, which includes working with the One Step Forward Alliance campaign to educate the government on treatment and recovery.

 Northern Ontario Large Urban Mayors (NOLUM) 

 led all organizations with 5 registrations made on their behalf. They were followed by the 

Envest Corp., Northbridge Capital Inc., Ontario Big City Mayors (OBCM), Ontario Professional Planners Institute, Organization of Canadian Nuclear Industries, Second Harvest, Strongest Families Institute, Township of South Stormont, 

who each had 4 unique registrations made on their behalf. All remaining organizations had no more than 3 unique registrations.

led all registrant groups with 79 unique registrations. The next highest number of registrations by a single registrant group was 32 by 

was next with 9 unique registrations. The next registrant group with the most registrations was 

 with 7 unique registrations. All remaining registrant groups had no more than 6 registrations.

From May 3rd to May 9th, Jaide Kassam from 

 was the most registered lobbyist, with 10 unique registrations. Fraser Macdonald from 

 followed with 9 unique registrations. The next most active lobbyist was Giancarlo Drennan from 

with 8 unique registrations. They were followed by Grace Lin from 

who each had 7 unique registrations. Abinaya Chandrabalan from 

 each had 6 unique registrations. All remaining lobbyists had no more than 5 registrations.

was registered by Dan Mader, a consultant with Loyalist Public Affairs, as well as in-house by Aaron Dobbin, their President and CEO. The goal of their shared lobbying efforts was to represent the views of Ontario’s wine industry on various pieces of legislation, regulation and policy that impact them including: 1. The Government’s plans to expand the sale of beer and wine to more retail locations; 2. The impact of COVID-19 on the wine, tourism, and hospitality industries and measures the government is taking to mitigate this impact; 3. The Wine Content and Labelling Act; 4. Rules governing the sale of wine through all channels including wine stores, grocery, restaurants/bars and the LCBO; 5. Trade issues involving wine including with WTO (World Trade Organization) and United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA);

 Dairy Farmers of Ontario, Domingos Meats (O/A Northern Farms), Ontario Dairy Council

In recent arts/culture/copyright registrants:

 was registered by Angie Dawson, a consultant with Daisy Consulting Group to assist in the client’s goal of constructing a new distribution centre to meet increased demand for their services. The core of their lobbying efforts was on acquiring financial assistance from the government to assist in this goal.

was registered by Aidan Grove-White, John Penner, Richard Ositashvili, and Saad Baig, all consultants with StrategyCorp Inc. to advocate for Ontario’s electricity transmission systems to be built to meet the needs of new housing and commercial developments in the province without overburdening developers with first-mover costs, while protecting homeowners and ratepayers.

Cadillac Fairview, Riverlands of Rockland Inc., Haastown Group, Minto Communities – Canada, Leslie Lakeshore Developments Inc., Signature Communities, Urbacon, 17 Ewen (Hamilton) Corp, Pickering Developments (Squires) Inc., Caivan Communities, Haastown Group, Aecon Group Inc., River Valley Developments, Toby Shannan, Cantaqleigh Investments Ltd, Consoli Holdings Inc, Frank and Maria Frabotta, Paul J. Fournier, 166 South Service LP, Cross Realty LP, DW Argus Cross LP, Mattamy Homes Canada, Mistral Development Inc.

In recent energy/environment/climate registrants:

was registered by Chris Benedetti and Sarah Diebel, both consultants with Sussex Strategy Group Inc. The goal of their lobbying efforts was to advance new regulatory treatment and/or enabling amendments to O.Reg 671/21 to expand the Community Net Metering program to First Nations reserves. Exploring new policy mechanisms that may enable greater First Nation participation in the future, with new amendments to the existing regulation, or exploring alternative policy mechanisms that support enhanced Indigenous participation.

Ozz Electric Inc, 1170367 Ontario Inc, S&C Electric Company, Electra Battery Materials Corporation, Bruce Power Inc, Hydro One Networks Inc, Pattern Energy Group LP, TC Energy Corporation (Formerly known as TransCanada Corporation), Electro Federation Canada, Alectra Inc., Enercare Inc, Westinghouse Electric Company Canada LLC, Public Energy Inc., Solar Bank Corporation, Envest Corp., Organization of Canadian Nuclear Industries, Public Energy Inc., Atlantic Power Corporation, Canadian Renewable Energy Association, Hydrostor Incorporated, Auronergy Ltd, Capital Power Corporation, Enbridge Inc., Bruce Power Inc., Hydro One Networks Inc., Solar Bank Corporation, Innergex Renewable Energy, Wasteco, Waste Connections of Canada, Generate Upcycle (formerly StormFisher Environmental), WM (formerly Waste Management of Canada Corporation), Ontario Marine Council, Wasteco, Water Environment Association of Ontario, Toronto Hydro, TransAlta Corporation, Ontario Nature

: Gilead Sciences Canada, Inc, Ontario Hospital Association, The Ontario Long Term Care Association (OLTCA), Merck Canada Inc., Canadian Generic Pharmaceutical Association, Protexxa Inc., PointClickCare, LGI Healthcare Solutions (formerly known as Logibec), Sterinova, Innovative Medicines Canada (Médicaments novateurs Canada), Otsuka Canada Pharmaceutical Inc., Apotex Inc., McKesson Canada, Ontario Medical Association, MS Canada (formerly Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada)

was registered by Mitch Heimpel, a consultant with Enterprise Canada. The goal of his lobbying efforts was to build relationships with the government, particularly as it drafts policy around natural resources development, energy and electricity policy, and First Nations economic development Improvements to community healthcare services including access to primary care, and improved mental health and addictions support.

Westerkirk Neyagawa Inc., Lac des Mille Lacs First Nation, Wiikwemkoong Unceded Territory, Kenjgewin Teg, Nigigoonsiminikaaning First Nation, OpenCircle National Advocacy Ltd. (formerly Merit National Open Shop Advocacy Ltd.)

was registered by Grace Lin, a consultant with Sussex Strategy Group, to engage with the government on potential funding opportunities for its Martison Phosphate Project located near Hearst, Ontario.

: ElectraSteel Incorporated, Triple M Metal, General Electric Canada, Evolution Mining, Glencore Canada Corporation, CRH Canada Group Inc., Dass Rebar, Rock Tech Lithium Inc., Whirlpool Canada LP

was registered by Alex Bernst, Frédérik Larouche, and Lisa Samson, all consultants with StrategyCorp Inc. to make representations to the Ontario government or any provincial entity concerning the development, establishment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline that would foster competition and enable Vidéotron to foster its telecommunications services.

 Clutch Technologies Inc., Amazon Web Services, TECHNATION Canada, OnX, Adobe, Motorola Solutions Canada Inc., Arb Labs, Xplore Inc. (formerly Xplornet Communications Inc.), Cogeco Inc., Eutelsat OneWeb, Cynamics, Canadian Microelectronics Corporation

was registered by Giancarlo Drennan, a consultant with Sussex Strategy Group, to explore funding opportunities with the Province in order to increase their competitiveness within North America.

 Atlantic Towing, De Havilland Aircraft of Canada Limited (formerly Longview Aviation), Canadian National Railway (CN), Ontario Shipyards (formerly Heddle Marine Services Inc.), Verra Mobility, Goderich Port Management Corp., Hamilton-Oshawa Port Authority, SCOOTY (Scooty Mobility Inc.), Ontario Motor Coach Association

Carpenters’ District Council of Ontario, Axon Public Safety Canada Inc., OnRoute, Vivid Seats, Gap Inc., New Haven Learning Centre, 1000087808 Ontario Inc. dba Scaling Education, Luso Canadian Charitable Society, MST Rebar Inc., Verdi Alliance, Luso Canadian Charitable Society, Ontario Education Collaborative Marketplace (OECM), PayIt, Clearway Construction Group, Royalpark Homes, Computer Animation Studios of Ontario (CASO), Ontario Building Officials Association, Top Aggregate Producing Municipalities of Ontario, Adapt Media, PeerWorks (formerly the Ontario Peer Development Initiative), Civiconnect Youth Community Engagement Organization, Edge Factor Inc., IDENTOS Inc, Ontario Real Estate Association, Ontario SPCA, Safe Science Solutions Corp., Tyndale University, United Association Local 787-HVACR Workers of Ontario, Ice River Sustainable Solutions, MDF Commerce Inc. (o/a or dba SOVRA Solutions), Ecclesiastical Province of Ontario, PUC Services Inc., Halton Region, Webuild, ATMIS Protective Equipment Inc., Gay Lea Foods, Happy Capital Inc., RMHC Southwestern Ontario Children’s Care Inc., Ronald McDonald House Charities Canada, Strongest Families Institute, Northbridge Capital Inc., Ontario Non-Profit Housing Association (ONPHA), City of Dryden, Ontario Genomics, Bothwell Accurate, Symcor Inc., Communitech, Council for a Secure Canada, Niagara Association of REALTORS, OnePoint Association of Realtors, Toronto Regional Real Estate Board, Windsor-Essex County Association of Realtors (WECAR), Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption – Canada, Emergency Services Steering Committee (ESSC), Hanson International Education & Employment Services Ltd., International Language Academy of Canada, Westcliff University, Doornekamp Construction Ltd., NotaryPro Technologies Inc., Harrison Staffing Inc., Arbor Memorial Inc, Ecclesiastical Province of Ontario, Our Lady Seat of Wisdom College, Yorkville Education Company ULC, Township of South Stormont, Surrey Place, Canadian Parents for French - Ontario, Heating, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Institute of Canada (HRAI), Insurance Brokers Association of Ontario, Ontario Professional Planners Institute, Ryan ULC, Ontario Retirement Communities Association (ORCA), Eastern Ontario Wardens' Caucus, Ontario Personal Support Workers Association (OPSWA), Town of Saugeen Shores, Illumisoft Lighting, Northern Ontario Large Urban Mayors (NOLUM), Ontario SPCA, Sysco Canada, Inc., Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan, Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre Foundation, RMHC Southwestern Ontario Children’s Care Inc., Second Harvest, International Business University, Walker Industries, Ottawa-Carleton Association for Persons with Developmental Disabilities, Rick Hansen Foundation, Speech-Language & Audiology Canada, University of Toronto, McDonalds Canada Corporation, Ontario Home Builders' Association, National Council of Canadian Muslims (NCCM), Canadian Life and Health Insurance Association Inc., Children's Mental Health Ontario, Wal-Mart Canada Corp.

Indivior Canada Ltd was registered by Sarah Letersky and Veronique Parry, both consultants with Rubicon Strategy.

Who's Lobbying for Whom: Busiest week yet for registrations

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