Kamal Aboulmagd

A resort and trailer park developer is lobbying the province for legislative changes to "address concerns" relating to land lease communities.

was registered this past week by Devan Sommerville, Meera Mahadeo, Michael Ras, and Philip Dewan, all consultants with Counsel Public Affairs Inc.

According to the lobbying registration, the focus of their advocacy efforts is to discuss with provincial decision-makers proposed legislative changes required to address concerns regarding the impact on land lease communities and homeowners, and the need to account for the unique characteristics of land lease housing and its positive impacts for housing supply, choice and growth in Ontario.

Land lease communities refer to a unique model where people can purchase homes but not the land they are located on. A usual feature of a trailer park community, homeowners lease the land from an operator, with the agreement governed by the Residential Tenancies Act.

According to the lobbying registration, Parkbridge is also hoping to discuss the impact of the Residential Tenancies Act and the Landlord and Tenant Board practices on its land lease homeowners and community operators, and "propose targeted changes to ensure a balanced approach that maintains sustainable land lease communities." As well, the company wants to discuss with government officials the application of the Assessment Act and related legislative provisions as they involve the distribution of assessment notices and municipal collection of property taxes for land lease communities.

Parkbridge, in the past, has applauded housing policy moves by the Ford government, 

including its 2022 housing bill that it said would allow land lease homeowners to acquire mortgage rates usually reserved for freehold owners

Consultant lobbyists and some people lobbying for the company employing them (known as in-house lobbyists) must register with the Ontario Integrity Commissioner before contacting public officials.

Ontario Association of Osteopathic Manual Practitioners 

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

, who had four unique registrations. Next was 

 led all registrant groups, with seven unique registrations. 

were next with six unique registrations. The next most active registrant group was 

with five unique registrations. They were followed by 

Grosso McCarthy Inc., Jenni Byrne + Associates, PAA Advisory, Santis Health Inc., Sussex Strategy Group, 

led all lobbyists with four unique registrations. They were followed by Aaron Scheewe of 

was registered by Davin Shinedling, Michaela Johnson, and Stephen Warner, all consultants with Jenni Byrne and Associates. The goal of their registration was to assist the clients in their continued efforts to receive financial support to rebuild their production facility.

In recent arts/culture/copyright registrants:

was registered by Aaron Scheewe, a consultant with The Capital Hill Group. The purpose of this registration was to work with the client on the efforts to collaborate with the Ontario Government to help students, teachers and workers in the publishing industry by settling litigation issues, whether the tariff is paid or a license is signed.

Canadian Opera Company, National Ballet of Canada, Toronto International Film Festival, Toronto Symphony Orchestra

 Drewlo Holdings Inc, Padda Development Group Ltd., Cube Building Systems, Mitigokaa Develoment Corp., Oskar Group, Mattamy Homes Canada, Waterloo Region Home Builders Association

In recent energy/environment/climate registrants:

was registered by Chris Benedetti, a consultant with Temple Scott Associates Inc. The purpose of their registration was to advocate for the best outcomes for ratepayers through encouraging the advancement of the client’s interests and assets in the Ontario electricity system. Specifically, advocating for policy support measures that support the continued operation of the St. Clair Energy Centre.

 was registered in-house by Francis Allard, their President. The goal of their registration was to have discussions with regulatory officials regarding the use of the client’s willow plantations on Ontario landfills to help manage the leachate volumes produced by the landfills. The goal is to gain a better understanding of the regulatory hurdles and obstacles that their approach may face and see if the client can provide the necessary information to the regulatory bodies to have their projects move forward and be accepted.

wpd Canada Corporation, Energy for a Secure Future, EDF Renewables Canada, Alectra Inc., TSL Thorold LP, Greentec, EPCOR Utilities Inc., Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers

was registered by Carolyn Kim, a consultant with Grosso McCarthy Inc. The primary goal of their lobbying efforts was centered around making progress on 

capital project for rehab, and advocate for appropriate funding for rehab for frail elderly complex patients. Additional advocacy efforts were devoted to hospital to home services.

: Amgen Canada Inc., Clearpoint Health Network, Medavie Inc., NorthWest Healthcare Properties Corporation, Canadian Generic Pharmaceutical Association, Rethink Breast Cancer, Sonova Canada, Ontario Dental Assistants Association (ODAA), Ontario Association of Osteopathic Manual Practitioners, Toronto Pearson Health, Medical Laboratory Professionals' Association of Ontario (MLPAO), Ontario Chiropractic Association, Ferring Pharmaceuticals Canada, Cochlear Americas, LifeLabs

was registered by Mitch Heimpel, a consultant with Enterprise Canada. The purpose of their registration was to continue relationship building with the government, particularly as the government 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.

Mississauga First Nation, Red Rock Indian Band, Wiikwemkoong Unceded Territory

was registered in-house by Renaud Adams, their CEO. The focus of their lobbying efforts was to communicate with government officials with respect to permitting requests, approvals, First Nation consultation, government resource revenue sharing with Indigenous communities, and provision of electricity required for the development and operation of the Cote Gold Project.

: Wyloo Ring of Fire Ltd. (formerly known as Ring of Fire Metals Pty. Ltd)

was registered by Tausha Michaud, a consultant with McMillan Vantage. The goal of their lobbying efforts was to engage with the government to raise awareness around the client’s digital offerings and how they can efficiently modernize digital assets and learn more about government programs intended to bolster the technology sector, particularly in areas of cybersecurity.

 Benchmark Corp, GlobalDWS, ComputerTalk Technology Inc., Vector Institute

The Canadian Urban Transit Research and Innovation Consortium (CUTRIC) 

was registered in-house by Josipa Petrunic, their President and CEO. The focus of their lobbying efforts was to attempt to convince the government of the value of investments in technology development in low carbon smart mobility, for example, technologies allied to electric and hydrogen heavy duty vehicles, including electric buses, hydrogen fuel cell buses, rail and allied smart (autonomous and connected) vehicle systems.

 Colas Canada Inc., Ontario Federation of All Terrain Vehicle Clubs, CAA Club Group (operating as CAA South Central Ontario), Louisiana-Pacific Canada Ltd., Greater Toronto Airports Authority

VidCruiter, EllisDon, M+H Properties Group, Civiconnect Youth Community Engagement Organization, Edge Factor Inc., Small Business Roundtable, City View Specialty Vehicles, Accenture Inc., SBG - Skill Based Games Inc., Canadian Niagara Hotels Inc., Millwright Regional Council, Kraken, OneChurch, Responsible Gambling Council, Strongest Families Institute, Nelson Education Limited, Ronald McDonald House Charities Canada, Ontario Teachers Insurance Plan, Red Bull Canada, Questrade Financial Group, Canadian Advocates for Automobile Insurance Reform: Access to Justice Group ("AJG"), Ontario Federation of Trail Riders, Used Car Dealers Association of Ontario, Canadian Career Development Foundation, Toronto (Scarborough Junction) Limited Partnership, Insurance Bureau of Canada, Child Development Institute, Algonquin College of Applied Arts and Technology, Collège Boréal d’arts appliqués et de technologie, Canadian Federation of Independent Business, Police Association of Ontario, Food, Health & Consumer Products of Canada, Gilead Sciences Canada, Inc., Family Service Ontario

Parkbridge Lifestyle Communities Inc. was registered this past week by Devan Sommerville, Meera Mahadeo, Michael Ras, and Philip Dewan, all consultants with Counsel Public Affairs Inc.

Who's Lobbying for Whom: Parkbridge lobbying province on housing policies

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