Kamal Aboulmagd

The proponents of a planned all-season road in Ontario's far north are lobbying the province for support.

was registered by Plamen Petkov, a consultant with Maple Leaf Strategies, this past week. The purpose of their registration, according to the filing with the integrity commissioner's office, was to secure provincial support for the namesake Northern Road Link, a proposed 120-kilometer two-lane, all-season road that will connect with two other proposed roads: the Webequie Supply Road and the Marten Falls Community Access Road.

has been the most registered organization, with four unique registrations made on its behalf.

led all registrant groups with nine unique registrations.

 led all lobbyists with four unique registrations each.

was registered by Keith Gardner, a consultant with New West Public Affairs. The primary goal of their lobbying efforts was to inform biofuels' policy in the Province of Ontario, as well as to update officials on the proposed merger transaction between Bunge and Viterra.

 Rockshield Engineered Wood Products ULC, Gay Lea Foods, Grain Farmers of Ontario, Ontario Pork Producers Marketing Board

was registered by Michael Ras, a consultants with Counsel Public Affairs Inc. The goal of their lobbying efforts was to discuss applicable legislative changes required to address concerns regarding the impact on land lease communities and home owners, 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. The company also sought to participate in dialogue about the impact of existing Residential Tenancies Act provisions and Landlord and Tenant Board practices as they impact land lease homeowners and community operators, and propose targeted changes to ensure a balanced approach that maintains sustainable land lease communities, as well as discuss 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.

CP REIT Ontario Properties Limited, Frontier Group, Options for Homes, Fusion Homes, OnePoint Association of Realtors, Fero International Inc., Dancor Construction Ltd.

In recent energy/environment/climate registrants:

was registered by Amir Remtulla, a consultant with Amir Remtulla Inc., as well as by Amanda DeYoung, a consultant with Sussex Strategy Group. The purpose of their registration was primarily to provide information, data and input to support the government and relevant departments to better protect consumers. The client also sought to support the development of new policies and initiatives that support the creation of jobs in skilled trades throughout the province. Additionally, the client provided information to support the government in developing a Climate Change Action Plan for Canada, including policy proposals for homeowners, multi-residential buildings, commercial and institutional property owners.

Electra Battery Materials Corporation, Valero Energy Inc., Neoen Renewables Canada Inc, BioPower Sustainable Energy Corporation, Earth Rangers, Nature and Outdoor Tourism Ontario, APAO Biogas Association, Power Corporation of Canada, Electricity Distributors Association

 was registered by Alexandra Rodgers, a consultant with Policy Concepts Inc. The focus of the lobbying effort was to work with the Government of Ontario to support accessibility, such as social and economic inclusion, including the promotion of hiring people with disabilities and the creation of accessible housing, as well as creating a world without barriers, particularly around the Rick Hansen Foundation School Program, the Rick Hansen Foundation Accessibility Certification Program, and any other RHF national initiatives designed to educate and engage Canadians about the importance of promoting accessibility.

: Otsuka Canada Pharmaceutical Inc., Canadian Academy of Osteopathy, Abbott Rapid Diagnostics ULC, Apotex Inc., Wounds Canada, Sickle Cell Awareness Group of Ontario, Nordion, RAREi - The Canadian Forum for Rare Disease Innovators, Boehringer Ingelheim (Canada) Ltd., Wounds Canada, Ontario Hospital Association, Coloplast Canada, Innovative Medicines Canada (Médicaments novateurs Canada), Hoffmann-La Roche Limited, Canadian Generic Pharmaceutical Association, McKesson Canada, Novartis Canada, Extendicare Inc., Arthritis Society Canada

was registered by Cameron Penner, a consultant with Blackbird Strategies Ltd. with the goal of meeting with public office holders and elected officials to request the establishment of a moratorium on the Mining Lands Administration System (MLAS), staking claims on First Nations traditional homelands and territories.

OpenCircle National Advocacy Ltd. (formerly Merit National Open Shop Advocacy Ltd.)

Algoma Steel Inc. (formerly Essar Steel Algoma Inc.) 

was registered in-house by Michael Garcia, its president and CEO. The focus of their lobbying efforts was to seek fair trade through strengthening and enforcement of the Trade Remedy Act, specifically, to request the Ontario government support advocacy at the federal level. Additionally, the company sought to discuss procurement policies that facilitate reciprocity and ensure a level playing field when the Ontario government purchases (or funds the purchase of) materials for infrastructure projects.

: Volkswagen AG, Wohler Canada Inc., Ontario Stone, Sand & Gravel Association, Kinross Gold Corporation

was registered by Claudia Gallant, Davin Shinedling, and Michaela Johnson, all consultants with Jenni Byrne + Associates. The goal of their lobbying efforts was to continue to raise the client’s profile within the Government of Ontario, as well as raising awareness around current policies and programs across the government that hinder its ability to be a leader in the information technology space.

 IDENTOS Inc, TECHNATION Canada, Nokia Canada Inc, Telesat Canada, GS1 Canada

 Cargojet Airways Ltd., Helicopter Transport Services, Ford Motor Company of Canada Limited, Ontario Motor Coach Association

Surety Association of Canada, Professional Geoscientists of Ontario, Ve’ahavta, Carfax Canada, Redeemer University, Ontario Agriculture Sustainability Coalition, Fanduel Canada ULC, Aspire For Higher, Chemistry Industry Association of Canada, Association of Chartered Certified Accountants, TDL Group Corp., Assaulted Women’s Helpline, Glencore Canada Corporation, College of Dental Hygienists Ontario, Canadian National Exhibition Association, Nelson Aggregate Company, Ronald McDonald House Charities Canada, Ontario Personal Support Workers Association (OPSWA), Maple Leaf Centre for Food Security, Aecon Group Inc., Mars Canada Inc, Red Bull Canada, Power Workers' Union, Coca-Cola Ltd., SHAH XXI INC., Woodbine Entertainment Group, Ontario Home Respiratory Services Association (OHRSA), Redeemer University, SDI Canada, Maple Leaf Centre for Food Security, Darta Fleet Solutions, Chamber of Marine Commerce / Chambre de commerce maritime, Chartered Professional Accountants of Ontario, Ontario Retirement Communities Association, Family Service Toronto, Fields Institute for Research in Mathematical Sciences, Questrade Financial Group, Canadian Transportation Equipment Association, B'nai Brith National Organization of Canada, Canadian Beverage Association, Cambrian College, Mortgage Professionals Canada, The Canadian Council for Public-Private Partnerships, Ontario Marine Council, Shelter Movers, Colleges Ontario, McDonalds Canada Corporation, Airbnb Canada Inc., International ASEAN Corporation, Canadian Federation of Students-Ontario, IKEA Canada Ltd. Partnership, Elementary Teachers' Federation of Ontario, Canadian Franchise Association (CFA), Evacuscape Inc., Breakfast Club of Canada, Achēv

The Northern Road Link Project was registered by Plamen Petkov, a consultant with Maple Leaf Strategies, this past week.

Who's Lobbying for Whom: Northern Road Link Project seeks out provincial support

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