Kamal Aboulmagd

A major performing arts company is lobbying Queen's Park about the impact of construction of a new transit line.

 was registered to lobby this past week by David Ferguson, their general director.

The goal of the registration was to continue the client’s ongoing engagement and communication with Ontario public officer holders to inform them of the importance of ongoing support and investment in the arts and culture. The filing also mentions the under-construction Ontario Line, saying it will severely impact the location of the client’s main theatre, the Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts, as well as their administrative headquarters.

The group wants to explain to government decision-makers the sensitive nature of the facility, which are protected heritage buildings.

 Ontario Association of Certified Engineering Technicians and Technologists

 was the most registered organization, with five unique registrations. They were followed by the 

led all registrant groups, with 12 unique registrations. 

 was a close second with 11 unique registrations. 

From Oct. 19-25, Laryssa Waler-Hetmanczuk from 

 led all lobbyists with six unique registrations each. 

was registered by Alex Chreston, a consultant with Crestview Strategy. The primary focus of their lobbying effort was to advocate for 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. Ontario’s Risk Management Program (RMP) helps producers manage risks beyond their control, like fluctuating costs and market prices. The program is administered by Ontario’s farm business risk management agency, Agricorp.

 Association of Canadian Distillers/Spirits Canada

In recent arts/culture/copyright registrants:

 was registered in-house by David Ferguson, their General Director. The goal of their registration was to continue the client’s ongoing engagement and communication with Ontario public officer holders to inform them of the importance of ongoing support and investment in the arts and culture. The new Metrolinx Ontario Line will severely impact the location of the client’s main theatre, the Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts, as well as their administrative headquarters. Engagement with Ministers and agency staff is meant to inform them of the sensitive nature of the facility. These are protected heritage buildings, and the client will engage with agency staff to ensure their structural integrity over the course of construction.

National Ballet of Canada, Toronto Symphony Orchestra, National Theatre School of Canada, Stratford Festival of Canada

was registered by John Perenack, a consultant with StrategyCorp Inc. The focus of their registration was to collaborate with and provide briefings for Ontario government officials on the client’s $350 million private sector investment in Ontario Place. The development will be situated on the West Island and the plans include upgrading and maintaining the surrounding public spaces and parklands. This includes nearly twelve acres of public parkland, with extensive multi-use trails and a swimming beach that will be open all year.

In recent energy/environment/climate registrants:

The Association of Power Producers of Ontario

 was registered in-house by Colin Anderson, their President and CEO. The goal of their lobbying efforts was to protect and promote members' business interests by identifying key electricity business risk issues and developing plans to manage or mitigate them, as well as speaking clearly and effectively for Ontario’s generators on policy and political matters. These matters include, Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO) administered market operational affairs and matters such as IESO governance, market renewal, IESO fees, climate change and approaches to mitigate greenhouse gas emissions, carbon pricing impacts on contracted generators, Ontario’s Annual Planning Outlook (APO), Long Term Energy Plan (LTEP) and Annual Acquisition Report (AAR).

Essex Energy Corporation, Hydrostor, Hydro Ottawa Holding Inc., Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp., Boralex Inc., Elexicon Energy, Enwave Energy Corporation, Can Art Aluminum Extrusion Inc, Earth Rangers, Preserve the Escarpment, Electronic Products Recycling Association, Hydro One Networks Inc., Suncor Energy

Nanz Pharma (1201258 Ontario Inc.) (formerly Nanz Medscience Pharma Ltd.) 

was registered by Regan Watts, a consultant with Fratton Park Inc. The focus of their lobbying efforts was to partner with the government to develop domestic manufacturing capabilities with respect to critical medicines and pharmaceuticals. This includes both generic and non-generic pharmaceuticals, including Natural Health Products.

: HLS Therapeutics Inc., LifeLabs LP, Pollin Inc., Ontario Home Care Association, Indivior Canada Ltd, Ontario Hospital Association, Praesentia Canada Healthcare Corp., Twig Fertility, Canadian Council of the Blind, Ontario Lung Association

was registered by Shawn Berezin, a consultant with The CCS Group, to brief government officials on the dire need surrounding programs and services for northern urban indigenous children/families in the Kunuwanimano service area.

was registered by Laryssa Waler-Hetmanczuk, a consultant with Henley Strategy. The purpose of their registration was to introduce the client to the government, and the unique role it can play in the North American EV Supply Chain with respect to Synthetic graphite. Initial discussions with the government were centered on the role they might be interested in playing in the project as it starts to operationalize, including any opportunities for funding or partnerships.

: Astro Excavating Inc., 3M Canada Company, Wabi Iron & Steel Corp, IAMGOLD Corporation, Wyloo Ring of Fire Ltd. (formerly known as Ring of Fire Metals Pty. Ltd)

was registered in-house by Chris Barry, their CVP. The goal of their lobbying efforts was to communicate with the government on policies or programs related to innovation, the digital economy, internet connectivity, and the adoption of information and communication technologies. Additional conversations with the government were centered on policies or programs as they relate to information and communications technology adoption, including cloud and AI technologies, by business and public sector entities. Further discussions were held with the government on procurement policy as it relates to the provision of technology products and services by the Government of Ontario.

 Gartner Inc., Keel Digital Solutions Inc. (formerly Get A-head Inc.), OnX, Hitachi Vantara, VMware Canada Inc., Snowflake Inc., Canadian Prepaid Providers Organization (CPPO), CHAR Technologies Ltd., Telesat Canada

The Ontario Seasonal RV Resorts Coalition

 was registered by Meera Mahadeo, Michael Ras, Devan Sommerville, and Felix Burns, all consultants with Counsel Public Affairs Inc. The goal of their registrations was to build awareness of the economic impact of seasonal recreational RV resorts on Ontario’s regional economies, as well as the unique characteristics of these important tourism sector contributors. Additionally, the client sought to engage with the government to seek a long-term resolution to the Ontario Government’s wastewater design flow standards for Park Model Units in seasonal recreational resorts, balancing important considerations for infrastructure performance & safety, business sustainability and the environment.

 Cargojet Airways Ltd., The Railway Association of Canada

Ve’ahavta, Residences at Sugar Wharf Ltd., SmartCentres REIT, 2344959 Ontario Inc. / Premium Foods Holdings, Ontario Association of Certified Engineering Technicians and Technologists, Electra Battery Materials Corporation, Ontario Association of Certified Engineering Technicians and Technologists, Rideau Hall Foundation, Edvance, The Coca-Cola Company Ltd, Labatt Brewing Company Limited, Ontario General Contractor's Association (OGCA), Steelcon Group of Companies, LOFT Community Services, Scientific Games International Inc., Alliance for Safe Online Pharmacies, Alliance for Healthier Communities, Kraft Heinz Canada, Recreational Trail Alliance of Ontario (RTAO), Lawyers' Professional Indemnity Company (LAWPRO), Assemblée de la francophonie de l'Ontario, 7-Eleven, Inc., Top Aggregate Producing Municipalities of Ontario, Professional Engineers Ontario, Algoma University, Canadian Credit Union Association, Heating, Refrigeration, Air Conditioning Institute of Canada, Magna International, Inc., March of Dimes Canada, Premier Tech Ltée, Scotiabank, York University

The Canadian Opera Company was registered to lobby this past week by David Ferguson, their general director.

Who's Lobbying for Whom: Canadian Opera Company lobbying about transit project

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