Kamal Aboulmagd

Fitzrovia, The Regional Municipality of Durham, University of Toronto Press, 

were the most registered organizations, with three unique registrations each.

led all registrant groups, with 11 unique registrations. They were followed by 

, with seven unique registrations. Next, 

each had five unique registrations. Lastly, 

Atlas Strategic Advisors Inc., Daisy Consulting Group, 

 was the most active lobbyist, with four unique registrations. The next most registered lobbyist was Alex Chreston of 

were registered by Connor Lund, a consultant with Upstream Strategy Group to have discussions with the Ontario Government about the ongoing need to protect and strengthen Ontario's Risk Management Program. Additionally, to discuss better coordination for the creation of provincial farmland in Northern Ontario.

 was registered by Daniel Pascucci, a consultant with Rubicon Strategy to provide assistance with government relations and communications for the client’s development of future sites of operations, and to educate the government about the client’s operations and opportunities in the agricultural fertilizer industry and farming sector.

In recent arts/culture/copyright registrants:

 was registered in-house by Perryn Leech, their General Director. The goal of their lobbying efforts was to continue their ongoing engagement and communication with Ontario public officer holders to inform them of the importance of continued 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. Engagement with Ministers and agency staff is meant to inform them of the sensitive nature of the facility. The Ontario Line will also impact the 

 administrative headquarters. These are protected heritage buildings, and the client intends to engage with agency staff to ensure their structural integrity over the course of construction.

The Ontario Book Publishers Organization (OBPO)

 was registered by Ryon Dalir, a consultant with Global Public Affairs Inc. to introduce the 

 and 48 Ontario-based Canadian owned book publishers to the new government and find synergies around small business, education and culture.

was registered by Amir Remtulla, a consultant with Amir Remtulla Inc. with the goal of converting the property designation from Employment to Mixed Use, at the addresses 108 and 162 Vine Avenue and the surrounding area.

 was registered by Davin Shinedling, Jonathan Lesarge, and Michaela Johnson, all consultants with Jenni Byrne + Associates. The goal of their registrations was to discuss the implementation of affordable housing policies in Ontario and engage with the government on their plans for purpose built rentals and what future policies surrounding renting in the province should look like.

 York Major Holdings Inc., Capital Sports Development Inc.

In recent energy/environment/climate registrants:

was registered by Bonnie Hiltz, a consultant with Sussex Strategy Group Inc. to discuss a range of electricity supply options with the government related to hydropower and other potential resources. The client is interested in maximizing the benefit of existing assets and exploring the potential for expansions or new project development.

was registered by Chris Benedetti, a consultant with Sussex Strategy Group to advise on matters related to the permitting, approvals, planning and procurement of power generation in Ontario.

 was registered by Dan Mader and Jared Burke, both consultants with Loyalist Public Affairs. The purpose of their registrations was to assist the client in their efforts to participate in prospective renewable energy procurement opportunities. As well as to inform the government on opportunities for expanding renewable energy use within Ontario's supply framework.

The Association of Power Producers of Ontario

 was registered in-house by David Butters, their President and CEO. The goal of their registration is to protect and promote members' business interests by identifying key electricity business risk issues and developing plans to manage or mitigate them and speaking clearly and effectively for Ontario’s generators on policy and political matters.

 was registered by Felix Burns and Michael Ras, both consultants with Counsel Public Affairs Inc., primarily to participate and help shape the government's EV and critical minerals strategy through open-ended discussions. Additionally, to discuss support toward mining and manufacturing activity in Ontario.

 was registered in-house by Apala Mukherjee, their President. The purpose of this registration was to interact with Government of Ontario officials in regards to the following: certification, modification, and approval of BASF Canada’s chemical portfolio; regulations which impact our facilities and operations in Ontario as well as the industries we serve; international trade topics; opportunities to collaborate with Government in areas such as innovation and technology, science education and related request for proposals infrastructure development.

 was registered by Lisa Samson, a consultant with StrategyCorp Inc. to advocate for increased conservation measures and funding by the Government of Ontario and the Government of Canada.

SWTCH Energy, Ontario Water Works Association, Hydro One Limited, Bruce Power Inc., Ontario Waterpower Association

was registered by Alexandra Rodgers, a consultant with Policy Concepts Inc. to advocate for the passage of Bill 66, Heart Valve Disease Awareness Act, 2024.

was registered in-house by Bettina Hamelin, their President to discuss any provincial and federal legislation, initiatives, policy and/or regulations that may impact Ontario, such as PMPRB, pharmacare, drugs for rare diseases, accelerated access. Additionally, to discuss and collaborate on any new pieces of legislation, regulation or policy initiatives that impact 

 member companies and/or patient access to medications.

 was registered by Jennifer Chalmers and Dennis Chan, both consultants with Pathway Strategies, inc. with the goal of informing the public drug program about products supplied by the client, in order for such products to be publicly covered. They also directly engaged government persons to arrange meetings with the same government audiences for third parties, that could include physicians, physician groups, patient groups and patients.

was registered by Michael Siauw and Rob Shek, both consultants with Fasken Martineau DuMoulin LLP. The goal of their lobbying efforts was to communicate with Intellectual Property Ontario (IPON) about available IP funding.

 was registered by Nicholas Pozhke, a consultant with Crestview Strategy to communicate with government officials relating to the possible future conversion and developments of lands in Brantford, Ontario adjacent to the 

The Canadian Perinatal Mental Health Collaborative

 was registered in-house by Patricia Tomasi, their Executive Director to seek recognition of World Maternal Mental Health Day provincially (annually, first Wednesday in May), as well as the development of a perinatal mental health strategy.

 was registered by Rick Roth, a consultant with Global Public Affairs Inc. The goal of the registration was to educate government officials on the work of 

 and the important role they play in the regional and provincial healthcare system. Additionally, to discuss 

 hospital funding arrangements in Ontario. Lastly, to introduce the client as a supporting and critical partner for mental health care in the Guelph-Wellington region.

: Epilepsy Ontario Business No: 118900844RR0001, HumanisRx Corporation, Ontario Chiropractic Association, Ontario Association of Prosthetics and Orthotics, McKesson Canada, Bio-Test Laboratory, Vertex Pharmaceuticals (Canada) Inc., The College of Opticians of Ontario

B'nai Brith National Organization of Canada 

was registered by Shawn Berezin and Yaron Gersh, both consultants with The CCS Group. The goal of their registrations was to assist the client in their efforts to establish a textile collection bin program as part of an initiative to decrease the environmental footprint, and at the same time, support a non-profit charity.

Mississaugas of Scugog Island First Nation (MSIFN)

 was registered by Tara Zachar, a consultant with Daisy Consulting Group to maintain ongoing communications and relationships with provincial government officials and staff regarding policy which impacts the First Nation. Specific items include gaming policy, MZOs and housing issues within 

 treaty territory, and other items which relate to Indigenous governments in Ontario.

was registered by Brian Zeiler-Kligman, a consultant with Sussex Strategy Group Inc. with the goal of seeking funding for critical minerals mining and processing projects in Thunder Bay.

 was registered in-house by Fereshteh Zeineddin, their Director, as well as by Jordan Penic, a consultant with Sussex Strategy Group. The primary goal of their registrations was to make recommendations to government and its agencies regarding policies, programs, regulations and decisions that impact the demand for and/or adoption of solar energy, battery energy storage and related infrastructure. Additionally, to identify opportunities and to propose solutions to reduce electricity costs for large-scale DC fast charging operations, including for commercial truck fleets. Lastly, to provide input and make recommendations to the government on policies, programs, regulations or decisions that could impact the competitiveness of, demand for, and availability of electric vehicles in Ontario.

 was registered in-house by Philip Cox, their General Manager, to discuss legislative proposals and policy changes affecting the investment climate and general competitiveness of the beverage sector in Ontario, including tax and tariff proposals, pre-budget consultations, and a deposit return system for non-alcoholic beverage containers.

Kyndryl Canada (formerly IBM OCEAN CANADA LIMITED) 

was registered by Aaron Scheewe and David Angus, both consultants with The Capital Hill Group to raise the client’s profile as a spin-off company from IBM IT Infrastructure Services within the Government of Ontario and facilitate meetings between 

 and IT personnel to discuss business solutions to enhance the delivery of government services while reducing costs.

was registered by Andrew Boddington, Lee Greenberg, and Ryan Cole, all consultants with Policy Concepts Inc. The purpose of their registrations was to facilitate discussions with government officials about how artificial intelligence is being used in the United Kingdom to improve decision making and service delivery including in health care, education, community safety, transportation and finance. The goal of this activity is to help decision makers understand the current capabilities of this rapidly evolving technology, and answer questions about how artificial intelligence could be potentially utilized in Ontario to address existing public policy challenges.

was registered by Jan O’Driscoll, a consultant with Rubicon Strategy to engage with the provincial government to discuss the benefits of 

 presence in Ontario and the potential for expansion. This includes addressing topics such as economic development through job creation, environmental initiatives, the film and television sector, and supporting small businesses.

 was registered by Muhammad Ali, a consultant with Crestview Strategy Inc. to discuss legislation related to ridesharing and labour (e.g. impacts on Lyft's drivers).

 SkipTheDishes Restaurant Services Inc., Salesforce Inc, VMware Canada Inc., iLOOKABOUT Inc.

Associated Canadian Car Rental Operators 

was registered by Michael Dearden, a consultant with Dearden and Associates Inc. The purpose of the registration was to educate the government on issues of interest to the vehicle rental industry in Ontario. This is an ongoing process as the industry changes and the new economy emerges. The goal is for the government to understand the impact on the vehicle rental industry by the government.

 was registered in-house by Michael Rousseau, their CEO to discuss regional air travel, air transportation ecosystem challenge and how to provide better support for pilot training.

 was registered in-house by Suzanne Goldberg, their Director of Public Policy, to provide policy recommendations regarding the design of programs to support, and remove barriers to electric vehicles and charging infrastructure uptake for passenger, fleet and transit vehicles. As well as policy recommendations regarding the integration of electric vehicles into Ontario’s electricity system, including systems planning, rates, demand response and managed charging. Lastly, to provide input on the EV charging industry, as well as the associated skills and training needed to support the sector.

University of Toronto Press (UTP), Ontario Restaurant Hotel & Motel Association, CIBC, Ontario Road Builders' Association, The Regional Municipality of Durham, Creative Media Development Inc., Ontario Association of Certified Engineering Technicians and Technologists, Definity Insurance Company, Small Business Centres Ontario, Disability Without Poverty, Global University Systems Canada, Inc., International Information System Security Certification Consortium, Inc. (ISC2), Gap Inc., Aecon, Trans Union of Canada, Inc., Anderson College of Health, Business and Technology, IBT College, Ontario Trial Lawyers Association, New Haven Learning Centre, Lakehead University, Fédération des caisses Desjardins du Québec, Ohr Temimim, Star Interactive, Siemens Canada Limited, Ontario Association of Certified Engineering Technicians and Technologists, Canadian Standards Association, Molson Canada 2005, Community Living Toronto, E.S. Fox Limited, Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan Board, Northeastern University, EllisDon

Fitzrovia, The Regional Municipality of Durham, University of Toronto Press, and Faculty AI were the most registered organizations this week in the provincial lobbyist registry, with three unique registrations each.

Who's Lobbying for Whom: Four organizations share the lead for most new filings

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