Kamal Aboulmagd

An alliance of First Nations is northwestern Ontario is lobbying the Ford government on building a new long-term care home in the region.

was registered this past week by Amir Remtulla, a consultant with Amir Remtulla Inc. The focus of their registration was to advance equity in healthcare across a range of projects for the population served by the organization (Indigenous, specifically First Nations). Specifically for Wiigwas Elder and Senior Care, the advocacy was focused on the capital project of the development of a new long-term care home located in a First Nations community with the new proposed facility having 160 beds. This effort was supported with advocacy with the Ministry of Health for the further development and implementation of primary care services on First Nation reserves in the Kenora area. Currently, there are six communities they are working with that are seeking further funding. The client is working in partnership with the Lake of the Woods District Hospital to provide and assist with strategic support to advance the priorities identified in community consultations by the various target groups for the All Nations Hospital Project.

were the most registered organizations, with four unique registrations. They were followed by 

Canadian Franchise Association, Ivey Foundation, Lawyers' Professional Indemnity Company (LAWPRO), 

, who each had three unique registrations.

 led all registrant groups, with 17 unique registrations. 

were next with 16 unique registrations. The next most active registrant groups were 

with 15 unique registrations. They were followed by 

which had 14 unique registrations. After that was 

 was next with six unique registrations. 

led all lobbyists with 16 unique registrations. He was followed by Joyce Mankarios of 

who had 13 unique registrations. Next was Christopher Froggatt from 

who had seven unique registrations. Nevin French from 

were registered by Christopher Froggatt and Jared Burke, both consultants with Loyalist Public Affairs. The purpose of their registrations was to represent the views of Ontario’s wine industry on various pieces of legislation, regulation and policy. The primary focus was to discuss the Government’s plans to expand the sale of beer and wine to more retail locations, as well as the rules governing the sale of wine through all channels including wine stores, grocery, restaurants/bars and the LCBO. Additionally, discussions centered around trade issues involving wine including with WTO (World Trade Organization) and United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement as well as interprovincial trade rules for wine and the overall taxation of alcohol. Lastly, a portion of the meetings were focused on discussing the transition of the Blue Box program to Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR).

 Tilray Brands, Inc. (formerly Aphria Inc.), Arterra Wines Canada Inc., Canada Bread Company, Limited (o/a Bimbo Canada), Resolute Forest Products

In recent arts/culture/copyright registrants:

was registered by Chad Rogers, a consultant with Crestview Strategy, with the express purpose of advocating for the music industry as a whole. This includes strategies that will promote the music recording industry and live music, including curtailing piracy and counterfeiting, building a legitimate music market in Canada, promoting high ethical standards in the creation and marketing of music, and more. The client seeks to accurately represent Canada’s recording industry to government and public agencies on legislative and regulatory matters.

was registered by Jared Burke, a consultant with Loyalist Public Affairs with the purpose of communicating with the government to discuss the regulation of REALTORS including the development of regulations under the Trust in Real Estate Services Act, 2020.

 Caivan Communities, Nuvo Built Inc., 125 The Queensway Inc., 13137139 Canada Inc, 15145 Steeles Holdings Inc., 2680217 Ontario Inc, 6 Dawes Fitzrovia Inc., Amanpreet Kaur Jakhar, College Street Property Inc., Crestpoint Acquisition Corporation, Fora Developments Inc., Frontier Group, MARKHAM STEELES REALTY INC., PTC Ownership LP, Residences at Sugar Wharf Ltd., Rockport Group, Starlight Group Property Holdings Inc, Jordan Developments Inc., Minto Communities – Canada, Caivan Communities, Ontario Real Estate Association

In recent energy/environment/climate registrants:

The Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers 

was registered in-house by Lisa Baiton, their President and CEO. The goal of their registration was to advocate for the development of existing and new oil and gas legislation and regulations in Ontario which support the potential development of petroleum resources. Additionally, part of the advocacy effort was focused on discussing whether any petroleum development related existing and new regulations are developed in such a manner that supports responsible resource development and benefits for Ontario.

 was registered by Alexa Young, a consultant with Strategies 3.0. The purpose of their registration was to engage government representatives with respect to the New Economy Canada initiative and its work to grow the clean energy and clean technology economy in Ontario. Some of the topics discussed include the creation of investment attraction strategies; supporting clean energy and technology projects and infrastructure. Additionally, part of the discussion included growing Indigenous participation and equity ownership in the clean economy, enabling consumers to access low-cost, made-in-Ontario clean energy choices, giving Ontarians the tools to propose by expanding skills development funds.

Generate Upcycle (formerly StormFisher Environmental), Parkland Fuel Corporation, Electricity Distributors Association, BHE Canada Limited, NextStar Energy Inc., Valero Energy Inc., Canadian Renewable Energy Association, Electro Federation Canada, G6 Energy Corporation, NextStar Energy Inc., TC Energy Corporation (formerly known as TransCanada Corporation, TSL Thorold LP, Imperial Oil Limited

The Canadian Generic Pharmaceutical Association

 was registered by Christopher Froggatt, a consultant with Loyalist Public Affairs. The primary focus of their registration was to ensure that the Ontario Drug Benefit Act (ODBA) and Drug Interchangeability and Dispensing Fee Act (DIDFA) Regulations continue to allow for a healthy generic pharmaceutical industry in Ontario while promoting affordability for taxpayers. Along with that work, discussions were held with the government to promote policies that allow for a healthy generic pharmaceutical industry in Ontario while promoting affordability for taxpayers, including discussions of, Pan-Canadian Pharmaceutical Alliance (pCPA), Research and development/industry investments, National Pharmacare, drug plan design, access to affordable medicines, and appropriate prescribing and pharmaceutical intellectual property provisions of international trade negotiations/agreements.

: Janssen Inc., Maple Corporation, Apotex Inc., Mallinckrodt Pharmaceuticals, Canadian Liver Foundation, Alcon Canada Inc., BWXT Medical, MyHealth Centre, Ontario Association of Professional Audiology Clinics (OAPAC), Ontario Home Respiratory Services Association, Medtronic Canada ULC (formerly known as Medtronic of Canada Ltd.)

was registered by Amir Remtulla, a consultant with Amir Remtulla Inc. The focus of their registration was to advance equity in healthcare across a range of projects for the population served by the organization (Indigenous, specifically First Nations). Specifically for Wiigwas Elder and Senior Care, the advocacy was focused on the capital project of the development of a new Long Term Care Home located on a First Nations Community with the new proposed facility having 160 beds. This effort was supported with advocacy with the Ministry of Health for the further development and implementation of Primary Care services on First Nation reserves in the Kenora area. Currently, there are 6 communities they are working with that are seeking further funding. The client is working in partnership with the Lake of the Woods District Hospital to provide and assist with strategic support to advance the priorities identified in community consultations by the various target groups for the All Nations Hospital Project.

was registered in-house by Ron Bedard, their President and CEO, for a number of policy and legislative related matters. Primarily, they communicated with the government regarding treatment/transfer of Cap-and-Trade Program credits and termination of the program. Additionally, discussions were held regarding the environmental (air quality and emissions conditions, monitoring and modeling) regulation amendments and development. Furthermore, meetings were held about pension regulation with respect to solvency requirements, as well as general workplace reform. Lastly, the client is seeking to be released from the mines closure plan.

: Agnico Eagle Mines Limited, Algoma Steel Inc., Gerdau Ameristeel, 3M Canada, Goodyear Canada Inc., Wyloo Ring of Fire (formerly known as Ring of Fire Metals), Siemens Canada Limited, Canada Nickel Company

was registered by Nevin French, a consultant with Edelman Global Advisory. The goal of their registration was to solicit funding on behalf of the Connected North program. The client is a partner of this program which is managed by the not-for-profit, TakingITGlobal. The program delivers content and education to remote and indigenous communities across Canada.

 ShyftLabs, Apple Canada Inc, Salesforce.com, Cogeco Inc., Google Canada Corporation

was registered in-house by Michael Keroullé, their President for the Americas region. The goal of their registration was to advocate for provincial investment, public transit initiatives, innovation and sustainability mobility solutions across Ontario. Additionally, meetings were held to help secure funding for transit projects that will serve Ontario’s traveling public, urban development, economic development and job creation.

 Coach Canada, Ontario Good Roads Association

Lawyers' Professional Indemnity Company (LAWPRO), Ontario Big City Mayors (OBCM), Insurance Bureau of Canada/Bureau d'assurance du Canada, Algoma University, New Haven Learning Centre, Canadian Kennel Club, Canadian Tire Corporation, Ltd., Safehaven Project for Community Living, Tonic Solutions, Stanton Bros. Limited, Star Interactive, Canadian Franchise Association, Ivey Foundation, Moose Hide Campaign Development Society, Vocalmeet, License Plates of Texas, LLC (dba My Plates), New Haven Learning Centre, BetMGM, LLC, CNIB Foundation, Serco Canada, TDL Group Corp., Rick Hansen Foundation, Scaffold Industry Association of Canada, Steam Whistle Brewing Inc., Responsible Gambling Council, Moose Hide Campaign Development Society, Edwards Lifesciences Canada Inc., Vector Institute, Ontario Association of Veterinary Technicians, Nokia Canada Inc, Health Profession Regulators of Ontario (HPRO), Startup Canada, HP Canada, Pure Storage, ServiceNow, Delta Bingo Inc., Claybar Contracting Inc., Toyota Canada Inc., Respect Group, Riipen Networks Inc., Responsible Gambling Council, Rick Hansen Foundation, Steam Whistle Brewing Inc., The Ontario Craft RTD Coalition, Canadian Franchise Association, Serco Canada, Canadian Franchise Association, Imperial Tobacco Canada Limited, Masonry Council of Ontario, Ontario College of Family Physicians, The Schad Foundation, Assemblée de la francophonie de l'Ontario, Canadian Microelectronics Corporation, Ontario Professional Fire Fighters Association, Fédération des caisses Desjardins du Québec, Honda Canada Inc., Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan, PayIt, Sun Life Financial, Lundbeck Canada Inc, McDonalds Canada Corporation, Airbnb Canada Inc., Coca-Cola Canada Bottling Limited

Kenora Chiefs Advisory Inc. was registered this past week by Amir Remtulla, a consultant with Amir Remtulla Inc. 

Who's Lobbying for Whom: Kenora Chiefs Advisory lobbying for new long-term care home

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