Kamal Aboulmagd

A Canadian tech giant is lobbying the province.

was registered to lobby this past week in-house by Tobias Lütke, their CEO, to advocate for policies and programs that support the client’s growth and investment in Ontario. This includes job growth, skills development, digital literacy, research and innovation, and economic development opportunities.

Since December 7th, no organizations had more than 3 registrations.

once again led all registrant groups with 12 unique registrations. 

followed with 6 unique registrations. Next was 

 which had 4 unique registrations each. All remaining registrant groups had no more than 3 registrations.

From December 7th to December 13th, Peter Van Loan from 

 led all lobbyists with 6 unique registrations. He was followed by David Angus from 

 with 4 unique registrations. All remaining lobbyists had no more than 3 registrations.

 were registered by Grace Baxter, a consultant with Enterprise Canada, primarily to monitor regulatory changes that would impact supply management. Specifically, the client was interested in Ontario Regulation 402 , Marketing of Chicken within Ontario and Ontario Regulation 403, Ontario Chicken Plan, both of which fall under the Farm Marketing Act. The Farm Marketing Act is intended to provide for the control and regulation in any or all aspects of the producing and marketing within Ontario of farm products including the prohibition of such producing or marketing in whole or in part.

 Ontario Processing Vegetable Growers, Syngenta Canada Inc.

In recent arts/culture/copyright registrants:

 was registered in-house by Wendy Noss, their President. The goal of their lobbying efforts was to ensure that the government's policies, in respect of the Ontario Production Services Tax Credit and the Ontario Computer Animation & Special Effects Tax Credit, encourage the development of film and television production and distribution in Ontario.

 was registered by Peter Van Loan, a consultant with The Capital Hill Group, to assist the client with interpretations and applications to support development of the client’s lands with respect to the Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe and Planning Act. Specifically, the client is focused on sections 22 (11.1) and 47 of the Planning Act, which refer to making a request to a planning board and re-zoning and subdivision control respectively.

1384341 Ontario Ltd. (operating as Cavanagh Developments)., Hullmark Asset Management, Minto Communities – Canada, Nideva Properties Inc., Pratt Development Inc., Prica Global Inc., RioCan Real Estate Investment Trust

In recent energy/environment/climate registrants:

 was registered by Ken Cain, a consultant with Sussex Strategy Group, to seek clarity from the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing (MMAH) regarding the processes and approaches required to support a possible land severance in the unincorporated areas of northwestern Ontario and how a confirmation letter can be obtained from MMAH to support a potential energy procurement proposal in the unincorporated area in the general vicinity of the Town of Dryden and City of Kenora areas for the Province's future Long Term energy procurement program.

Bruce Power Inc., Enbridge Inc, GE Hitachi Nuclear Energy Americas LLC, Organization of Canadian Nuclear Industries, Schneider Electric Canada, Ontario Clean Air Alliance Research Inc., World Animal Protection

was registered by Sarah Letersky, a consultant with Rubicon Strategy, with the goal of engaging in discussions with MPPs and staff about current and emerging policies impacting the evaluation, marketing, sale or use of pharmaceutical products in Ontario. This includes the Pan-Canadian Pharmaceutical Alliance, National Pharmacare, and the use of real-world evidence in the evaluation of pharmaceutical products. In addition, they will raise awareness of the value that innovative medicines provide to Ontarians and educate the government on ways the client, and JLABS, is supporting the growth of Ontario's life sciences sector. 

, and JLABs, supports the development of a strong life science strategy, including potential partnership opportunities.

: Catholic Health Association of Ontario, College of Medical Laboratory Technologists of Ontario (CMLTO), Guardant Health Inc., Homewood Health Inc., Ontario College of Family Physicians, Ontario Dental Association, Ontario Hospital Association, Johnson & Johnson (Canada) Inc., Innovative Medicines Canada (Médicaments novateurs Canada), Abbott Laboratories Co., Hoffmann-La Roche Limited, LifeScan Canada ULC, Registered Nurses' Association of Ontario (RNAO), PointClickCare

was registered by Jessica Georgakopoulos, a consultant with Sussex Strategy Group to assist the client in their efforts to receive funding for critical minerals mining and processing projects in Thunder Bay.

 HP Canada Co., IMVR INC., Tenable, Inc., ThinkOn Inc.

was registered by Michael Smith, a consultant with Bennett Jones LLP, as well as in-house by Oliver Blume, their CEO with the shared goal of investigating contributions, financial benefits, and/or programs that may be provided with respect to the development of a manufacturing plant, supporting infrastructure and utilities, labour pool, labour training and raw materials supply.

 Lyft Canada Inc., Sherwood Electromotion Inc., Verra Mobility

Lafarge Canada Inc., Cynamics, Ontario Student Voices, Ourboro Inc, Edvance Christian Schools Association, Ontario Public School Boards' Association, Conestoga College Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning, Ontario Community Support Association, Accenture, Aquatic Sport Council, Canadian Society for Medical Laboratory Science, Canadian Stimulus Group, Cestar College, Child Development Institute, Enriched Academy, Halton Region, Kidde Canada Inc., L-3 Technologies Canada, Ontario Association of Children's Aid Societies, Ontario Education Collaborative Marketplace (OECM), Ontario SPCA, Ryan ULC, Town of Ingersoll, Township of South Stormont, United Association Local 787 - HVACR Workers of Ontario, Viva Retirement Communities

Shopify Inc. was registered to lobby this past week in-house by Tobias Lütke, their CEO.

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