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

Ontario Association of Certified Engineering Technicians and Technologists 

which had five unique registrations made on their behalf. Next was 

CAPREIT LP, Emergent BioSolutions Canada Inc., Fero International Inc., Isologic Innovative Radiopharmaceuticals Ltd., Ontario Library Association, Oskar Group, 

who each had four unique registrations. A

led all registrant groups, with 69 unique registrations. 

were next with 14 unique registrations. 

followed with 13 unique registrations. They were followed by 

Wellington Advocacy, Jenni Byrne and Associates, 

each had five unique registrations. Lastly, 

Capital Hill Group, Daisy Consulting Group, McMillan Vantage, Rubicon Strategy Inc., S&A Strategies, 

Utilia Amaral/MarketStep Inc. (formerly Utilia Amaral/MarketStep Consulting)

. led all lobbyists with 15 unique registrations. He was followed by Ralph Palumbo from

who had 14 unique registrations. Next was Michael Ras from 

. who had 12 unique registrations. After that, Caroline Pinto of 

 had eight unique registrations. Next, Shawn Cruz from 

had seven unique registrations. Benjamin Lamb from 

all had six unique registrations. Lastly, Rémi Moreau of 

Toronto Wholesale Produce Association and Toronto Farmers Association

 was registered by Aaron Gairdner, a consultant with Rubicon Strategy Inc. to ensure governmental promotion of domestic produce and enforcement of the domestic produce rule at the Ontario Food Terminal's Farmers’ Market.

 was registered by Clare Michaels, a consultant with Navigator Ltd. The goal of the registration was to conduct outreach to public office holders to discuss ways to strengthen Ontario's food supply chains, support Ontario's food processing sector, and participate in consultations and discussions around the implementation of the province's extended producer responsibility regime.

The Canada Bread Company, Limited (o/a Bimbo Canada)

 was registered in-house by Marie Eve Royer, their President, to communicate the client’s business objectives and collaborate to ensure that they can maximize economic prosperity for Ontario via their various baking facilities and distribution centres.

2344959 Ontario Inc. / Premium Foods Holdings

 was registered by Rick Hayward, a consultant with Brendain Incorporated, to explore Provincial government funding opportunities from the Strategic Agri-food Processing Fund for business expansion activities.

 was registered in-house by Ryan Brown, their CEO, for the purposes of monitoring (for any proposed changes to) Ontario Regulation 407 - Eggs-Marketing, Ontario Regulation 409 - Eggs-Plan under the Farm Products Marketing Act.

 Wine Growers Ontario, Dairy Farmers of Ontario, Ontario Pork Producers Marketing Board, Terra International (Canada) Inc.

In recent arts/culture/copyright registrants:

was registered by Caroline Pinto, Devan Sommerville, Rob Elliott, and Shawn Cruz, all consultants with Counsel Public Affairs Inc. The goal of their registrations was to discuss Municipal Act, 2001; City of Toronto Act, 2006, specifically to discuss the implications of expanded mayoral authorities on local public library governance and the importance of legislative updates to include clear reference to the Public Libraries Act, 1990 to appropriately reflect the limitations of the special powers of the mayor as head of council.

 was registered by Isaac Crawford-Ritchie, a consultant with Global Public Affairs Inc. to facilitate meetings and discussions on the following key policy areas: accessibility standards, film classification, liquor licensing, and employment and training programs. The intended outcome is to monitor changes to these policy areas and keep an active dialogue with Ministers' Offices and public sector officials.

 was registered by Kema Joseph, a consultant with Crestview Strategy, with the goal of increasing access to tax credits related to broadcasting, television industry, and production: Ontario Film & Television Tax Credit, Ontario Interactive Digital Media Tax Credit, and Ontario Production Services Tax Credit. Additionally, advocating for greater flexibility in the distribution of tax credits will ease regulatory burdens and will increase film and television production, reduce red-tape redundancies and enable the overall growth of the sector.

Canadian Publishers' Council, University of Toronto Press

was registered by Aidan Grove-White and Fraser Macdonald, both consultants with StrategyCorp Inc. The goal of their registrations was to facilitate meetings with government officials to discuss O.Reg 10/24 concerning flight paths in the City of Toronto and how to reduce impacts on development while continuing to prioritize ORNGE safety.

was registered by Alexandra Spence, a consultant with Loyalist Public Affairs to build relationships with the government as a constructive stakeholder and to promote policies that encourage responsible and efficient housing development.

 was registered by Devan Sommerville and Charles Harnick, both consultants with Counsel Public Affairs Inc. to discuss O. Reg. 59/05: Designation of Greenbelt Area. Specifically, to discuss the merits of re-designating properties in Durham Region located within and adjacent to the Greenbelt Plan Area in order to support the Ontario Government’s objective of adding land to the Greenbelt and helping to achieve Ontario’s new housing supply priorities.

was registered by Cody Mallette, a consultant with Atlas Strategic Advisors Inc. They are lobbying on behalf of the client regarding the region of Niagara Falls to support them in advancing policies to support new residential housing supply, and the expansion of existing tourist attractions, such as entertainment and gaming venues with the goal of supporting the long-term viability of the local economy.

 was registered by Dan Mader, a consultant with Loyalist Public Affairs Inc. to build relationships with the government as a constructive stakeholder and to promote policies that encourage responsible and efficient housing development.

 was registered by Devan Sommerville, Meera Mahadeo, Michael Ras, and Philip Dewan, all consultants with Counsel Public Affairs Inc. The goal of their registrations was to discuss applicable 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. Additionally, 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.

 was registered by Nico Fidani-DIker, a consultant with ONpoint Strategy Group with the goal of demonstrating the economic and social benefit of modular housing solutions, work with government agencies to identify suitable locations for modular projects, and support the client with submitting their Request for Qualifications and Standing Offer (RFQSO) to Infrastructure Ontario.

 was registered by Patrick Lavelle-Tuns, a consultant with Endgame Strategies, to help the Province with local and upper tier governments to grow residential development.

 Building Industry and Land Development Association (BILD), Community Living Toronto, Navitas Canada Holdings Inc., 2083850 Ontario Ltd., Toronto Regional Real Estate Board, Oskar Group, Parkbridge Lifestyle Communities Inc., One Bowl Housing Corporation, 1225 Kennedy Holding Inc, Lark Investments, Charter Development LP, Mitigokaa Develoment Corp., MarshallZehr Group Inc

In recent energy/environment/climate registrants:

was registered by Amir Remtulla, a consultant with Amir Remtulla Inc. to stay involved in the ongoing discussions about the development of a new climate change plan in Ontario, as well as participate in the broader development of the province's Climate Change Action Plan. and implementation of any new plan for the energy sector, as it pertains to heating/cooling and low carbon energy solutions The focus will be specific to Enwave's district energy system, and its deep lake water cooling innovation.

 was registered by Dan Mader and Kenzie McKeegan, both consultants with Loyalist Public Affairs, 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.

 was registered by Rob Elliot, a consultant with Counsel Public Affairs Inc. to discuss regulations in support of renewable energy developments, long term energy plan, new alternative supply options and transmission policy, battery and other storage projects, the IESO Market initiatives, and the Made-in-Ontario Environment Plan.

 was registered by Utilia Amaral, a consultant with Utilia Amaral/MarketStep Inc. (formerly Utilia Amaral/MarketStep Consulting), to monitor the Industrial Conservation Initiative regulation to ensure the ICI continues and that the rules support large energy consumers to manage energy use.

 was registered in-house by Caroline Schultz, their Executive Director, with the goal of advocating that the Government of Ontario take action to meet the new national target of protecting at least 30% of our lands and waters by 2030. This includes asking the government to implement the key recommendations of its Protected Areas Working Group. More specifically, they are seeking a process to establish Indigenous Protected and Conserved Areas, to protect candidate protected areas identified through the Forest Stewardship Council certification process, and to protect priority candidate protected areas identified across Ontario. 

 will also be reviewing any proposals related to existing provincial parks and conservation reserves and the Provincial Parks and Conservation Reserves Act to ensure that the province is maintaining and restoring the ecological integrity of protected areas. Additionally, they are also advocating for expansion of Ontario’s Greenbelt, with regard specifically to the government’s planned Greenbelt review, they want to ensure that its scope is restricted to Greenbelt expansion and that it expressly excludes any consideration or recommendation of removing lands from the Greenbelt area.

The Waste Management of Canada Corporation

 was registered by Henry Boyd, a consultant with S&A Strategies to engage with the Ontario Government in relation to its ongoing operations in Ontario and the proposed expansion of its Twin Creeks landfill operation.

 was registered by Ralph Palumbo, a consultant with The Hillcrest Consulting Group Inc. primarily to discuss amendments to Ontario’s Resource Recovery and Circular Economy Act, 2016 (RRCEA) and regulations made thereunder to better manage, collect and dispose of batteries in the province of Ontario.

 was registered by Rémi Moreau, a consultant with Sussex Strategy Group to advise the government on matters pertaining to the development of an energy strategy in Ontario, in particular related to contracted generation, power system planning, market evolution and asset management. The intended outcome is the development of policy and programs that will be of benefit to TransAlta's facilities and commercial interests in Ontario.

Electra Battery Materials Corporation, Capital Power Corporation, Evolugen, Westinghouse Electric Canada, Canadian Nuclear Association, Plus Power LLC, Uplight, Generate Upcycle (formerly StormFisher Environmental), Ducks Unlimited Canada, Environmental Defence

was registered in-house by Andrea Seale, their CEO. They had numerous advocacy oriented goals with their registration, including, advocating to extend job protected leave for people with cancer, for the development and implementation of measurable palliative care standards to ensure access to quality palliative care, including a plan for consistent data collection and to advocate that all provinces and territories adopt a comprehensive palliative care framework fully funded, monitored and evaluated with clear indicators. Additionally, to advocate for public health outcomes in the tobacco settlement negotiations, e-cigarette measures to reduce youth vaping, increases to tobacco taxes and implement a tax on e-cigarettes, measures to combat untaxed tobacco, smoke-free movies, smoke-free housing, a cost-recovery fee on the tobacco industry, a comprehensive Smoke Free Ontario Strategy.

 was registered by Benjamin Lamb, a consultant with Wellington Advocacy, to offer the client as a solution for the Government of Ontario's PPE needs and the establishment of a nitrile glove manufacturing facility in London, Ontario.

Isologic Innovative Radiopharmaceuticals Ltd. 

was registered by Philip Dewan, Michael Ras, Devan Sommerville, and Caroline Pinto, all consultants with Counsel Public Affairs Inc. with the shared goal of expanding access to PET (Positron Emission Tomography) scan services & technology in Ontario by including additional indications for eligible PET coverage, removing barriers, and improving access to innovative medicines and imaging. Additionally, to provide a better understanding and informing anticipated changes to health sector procurement and any potential impacts on radiopharmaceuticals, specifically in regards to the development of Ontario’s centralized procurement system as well as the proposed procurement of medical technology through Ontario Health.

 was registered by Christopher Chapin, a consultant with Upstream Strategy Group to educate public office holders about 

 capabilities and explore partnerships with Ontario and to learn about Ontario's goals for immunization management.

 was registered by Devan Sommerville, Felix Burns, and Meera Mahadeo, all consultants with Counsel Public Affairs Inc. to advocate for the inclusion of Sickle Cell Trait (SCT) status for infants in the information provided to parents through Ontario’s newborn screening program, ensuring that parents and their children have access to this important personal health information. As well as to educate elected and government officials on the experience of Ontarians living with Sickle Cell Disease and their families, and their experience of health care and support services across the province.

 was registered by Mike Ceci, a consultant with Santis Health, with the goal of educating decision makers on the client’s increased footprint in Ontario, including domestic manufacturing and supply of medical devices (ie. gloves, masks, gowns etc.) post COVID-19 pandemic.

 was registered in-house by Miriam Turnbull, their Vice President and General Manager, to advocate for the Ministry of Health and the Ministry of Long Term Care Home Oxygen Program, Continuous Positive Pressure Therapy Program and other respiratory therapy programs funded by the Assistive Devices Branch of the MOH and the MLTC and through Home and Community Care Support Services. Specifically, their goal was to ensure community respiratory therapy services meet the strategic objectives of the Ontario government and Ontario Health.

 was registered in-house by Rami Fayed, their General Manager and Vice President, to engage with the Ontario government to advocate for policies that support timely access to AbbVie’s innovative medicines for appropriate patients. More specifically, they engage with the government to advocate for the value of innovative pharmaceuticals in improving patient outcomes and overall savings to the healthcare system, as well as advancing health security and economic growth. Additionally, to identify partnership opportunities with the Government of Ontario, Regional Health Authorities, Cancer Agencies (including Cancer Care Ontario and Ontario Health), and Universities in clinical research on new and existing treatments and therapies, and the generation of real-world evidence.

 was registered by Stefani Vukmanovic, a consultant with Rubicon Strategy Inc. with the goal of engaging with Ministers and Members of Provincial Parliament (MPPs) to inform them of the client’s software solutions, and how they are currently working with the Quebec government. They will also discuss how 

 software solutions can reduce wait times and enhance patient care in Ontario, and encourage the government to partner with the client in these efforts.

 was registered by Tea Cirovic, a consultant with Enterprise Canada to discuss how to address policy changes from the government to alleviate the administrative burden on family physicians. There may be regulation changes required to the Employment Standards Act in order to alleviate this administrative burden.

: Ontario Hospital Association, Canadian Council of the Blind, Ontario Chiropractic Association, Baxter Corporation, Canadian Red Cross, Emergent BioSolutions Canada Inc., Ontario Dental Hygienists' Association (ODHA), MS Canada (formerly Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada), HVE Healthcare Assessments Inc., Ontario Psychological Association, Registered Massage Therapists Association Ontario, Traditional Chinese Medicine Ontario (TCMO), Ontario Home Care Association, Arthritis Society Canada

was registered by Olivia Akena-Colim, a consultant with Enterprise Canada for the purposes of relationship building with the government particularly as it drafts policy around natural resources development, energy and electricity policy, and First Nations economic development

Mississaugas of Scugog Island First Nation

 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 in-house by Apala Mukherjee, their President, to interact with Government of Ontario officials in regards to the following: certification, modification, and approval of BASF Canada’s chemical portfolio, as well as regulations which impact their facilities and operations in Ontario as well as the industries they serve.

 was registered in-house by Bev Goodman, their President and CEO for the purposes of ongoing monitoring of government policies affecting taxation, workplace policy, transportation, economic development, the environment, vehicle regulations and investment issues. As well as to facilitate communications with respect to issues related to the manufacturing and sale of light duty vehicles in Canada.

 was registered in-house by John McCluskey, their President and CEO with the purpose gaining a better understanding of, and potential amendments to, the Mining Act, O. Reg. 240/00 and regulations resulting from the Building More Mines Act.

The Ontario Stone, Sand & Gravel Association

 was registered in-house by Michael McSweeney, their Executive Director, to present the industry's support of the combined Provincial Policy Statement and Growth Plan and recommend some minor changes as it pertains to the Planning Act. As well as lobbying efforts with respect to Municipal Properties Assessment Corporate and assessments of pits and quarries

was registered by Yaron Gersh, a consultant with The CCS Group to discuss with Ontario Regulation 524/98 made under the Environmental Protection Act (the Act) and which provides various exemptions from section 9 of the Act. Currently the regulation reads as follows: 13. Any portable equipment that is used for, i. snow clearing ii. the cleaning of ducts and carpets iii. the removal of asbestos Specifically, changes to the following part of the regulation: iv. the crushing or screening of aggregate, if the equipment is located below grade in a pit or quarry that is operated in accordance with a licence or permit issued under the Aggregate Resources Act. To make Amendments to this regulation - specifically the last part of the regulation (iv).

: Fero International Inc., Toyota Canada Inc., Glencore Canada Corporation

 was registered by Benjamin Menka, a consultant with The Capital Hill Group to work on obtaining potential future government contracts for mobile device management. “Mobile device management” would be data-sanitize, refurbish, and properly recycles used government mobile devices. The lobbying work would centre around advocating for a change in how the government manages used mobile devices, which are currently destroyed when an OPS employee receives a phone upgrade. If the government were to refurbish these devices they could be re-used and made available to OPS/BPS organizations or client organizations.

 was registered by Andrew Retfalvi and Isaac Crawford-Ritchie, both consultants with Global Public Affairs Inc. The goal of their registrations was to work with the government to promote and support Ontario's digital economy, including ensuring the availability of a high-skilled tech workforce. As well as to seek government contracts with multiple government departments and institutions with regards to Amazon Cloud based solutions and related support services.

International Information System Security Certification Consortium, Inc. (ISC2)

 was registered by Isaac Crawford-Ritchie, a consultant with Global Public Affairs Inc. to raise the profile of the client with the Ontario Government and demonstrate how the organization can work collaboratively with governments to develop a strong cybersecurity workforce and fill the cybersecurity workforce gap that exists in Canada.

 was registered by Michael Ras and Rob Elliott, both consultants with Counsel Public Affairs Inc. primarily to discuss Bill 149, Working for Workers Four Act, 2024 as it relates to disclosure of the use of AI. This objective is within the context of 

 overarching lobbying goal to advance the workplace development interests of the information and communication technology and broader tech community as well as promote activities that contribute to the development of the workplace that Ontario needs to support leadership in the digital economy.

 was registered by Sam Galea, a consultant with McMillan Vantage, to introduce the client and their products to the government.

 IDENTOS Inc, KPI DIGITAL INC., GroupBy Inc., DJI Technology Inc., Uber Canada, Inc., FLO, Xplore Inc. (formerly Xplornet Communications Inc.)

Ontario Shipyards (formerly Heddle Marine Services Inc.) 

was registered by Aaron Gairdner, a consultant with Rubicon Strategy to assist 

 with achieving approval for their application to the Ontario Government's Skills Development Fund to enhance Heddle's training program for various trades at its shipyards.

 was registered by Gary Keller, a consultant with StrategyCorp Inc. to educate government officials, industry regulatory bodies & associations on the industry and 

 was registered by John Allen, a consultant with Global Public Affairs Inc. The goal of their registration was to facilitate meetings and discussions with Members of Provincial Parliament on the benefits of car sharing and the sharing economy. The client is hoping to build relationships and participate in any ongoing conversations with respect to the sharing economy.

 was registered by Michael Dearden, a consultant with Dearden & Associates Inc. to have the interests of the client and its members taken into consideration by the government.

Canadian Advocates for Automobile Insurance Reform: Access to Justice Group ("AJG")

 was registered by Ralph Palumbo, a consultant with The Hillcrest Consulting Group Inc. with the goal of providing input to the government on measures arising out of the annual provincial Budget provisions on auto insurance reform and any other reform measures that the government or other organizations propose.

 Ontario Seasonal RV Resorts Coalition, Canadian Pacific Railway Company,

PPE Solutions Inc., PTW Canada Solutions Inc., Association of Snow and Ice Control, Landscape Ontario Horticultural Trades Association, Canadian Life and Health Insurance Association Inc., CNIB Foundation, Ontario Association of Certified Engineering Technicians and Technologists, Ontario Charitable Gaming Association, Ontario Home Builders' Association, Niagara College, Canadian Nursery Landscape Association / Association canadienne de pepinieristes et des paysagistes, Large Cycle Association of Ontario, Ontario Federation of Trail Riders, Mount Pleasant Group of Cemeteries, Vision Group Canada, Capital International Asset Management (Canada), Inc., Family Service Ontario, Delta Bingo Inc., Mississauga Career College, Association of Independent Assessment Centres ("AIAC"), City of London, Guaranteed Funeral Deposits (GFD), The MGA Working Group, Used Car Dealers Association of Ontario, Capstone Infrastructure, Coca-Cola Ltd.. SHAH XXI INC., Residential and Civil Construction Alliance of Ontario, Ontario Principals' Council, Associated Canadian Car Rental Operators, Smart Serve Ontario, Brampton Brick Ltd., Ontario Society of Occupational Therapists, Nelson Education Limited, Association of Canadian Search, Employment and Staffing Services (ACSESS), Ontario Association of Architects, A Way Home Canada, Drug Free Kids Canada, Harrison Staffing Inc., PayIt, Progressive Contractors Association of Canada, National Association of Canadian Consulting Businesses, Sysco Canada Ltd., Aecon Group Inc., Natural Burial Association, IBT College, Pures College of Technology, Empowered Kids Ontario, The Pet Industry Joint Advisory Council (PIJAC), Storm Services LLC, , Life Sciences Ontario, Algoma University, New Haven Learning Centre, Lakehead University, Foris DAX, Inc., Ontario SPCA, Oliver Solutions, College of Audiologists and Speech Language Pathologists of Ontario, The College of Opticians of Ontario, Triple P Parenting Canada Inc, Canadian Manufacturers & Exporters, CAAT Pension Plan, Convenience Industry Council of Canada,Pures College of Technology, Accenture Inc., License Plates of Texas, LLC (dba My Plates), Stewart Title, Thunder Bay Chamber of Commerce, Ontario Secondary School Teachers' Federation, Thales Canada Inc., Small Ownership Landlords Ontario Inc., Progressive Contractors Association of Canada, United Association Local 787-HVACR Workers of Ontario, Qualtrics International Inc., The Investment Funds Institute of Canada, Cement Association of Canada, The Ontario Pipe Trades Council (OPTC)

Since June 15, the Ontario Chiropractic Association and Toyota Canada Inc. were the most registered organizations, with six unique registrations each.

Who's Lobbying for Whom: Ontario Chiropractic Association, Toyota lead new registrations

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