Kamal Aboulmagd

A nature group is lobbying the province to do its part to help Canada meet an "ambitious" conservation goal.

 was registered in-house by Caroline Schultz, their executive Director. The goal of their lobbying effort was to advocate that the Government of Ontario take action to meet the new national target of protecting at least 30 per cent of the province's 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.

In a blog post on their website, Ontario Nature said the 30 per cent goal is "an ambitious target, and one that Ontario must contribute to if Canada is going to meet it."

"There are many ways to get there. Increasing our provincial protected area system is a conventional and necessary approach," the group posted.

Canada agreed to the so-called 30 in 30 goal during COP15 in Montreal last December, along with the other attending countries.

Ontario Nature also says it wants to review 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.

Consultants and most organizations lobbying the province must register to do so. Their registrations must detail what they're lobbying on and who they're targeting as part of their advocacy push.

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

 which had four unique registrations. Next, the 

 led all registrant groups with eight unique registrations. 

was the second most active registrant group, with six unique registrations. They were followed by 

Counsel Public Affairs Inc., Global Public Affairs Inc. 

, who each had five unique registrations. Next was 

led all lobbyists with four registrations each. Fraser Macdonald of 

 were next, with three unique registrations each.

was registered in-house by Aaron Dobbin, their president and CEO. The primary purpose of their registration was to work with the government to create a long term grape and wine industry that is sustainable and profitable for all stakeholders. Additionally, they want to lobby on ensuring the growth of the entire grape and wine industry and create jobs.

 was registered by Olivia Akena-Colim, a consultant with Enterprise Canada to discuss the Farm Risk Management Programs. Specifically, they are seeking a higher cap on the RMP and strengthening of AgriStability and Agri-Invest programs, with a reinstatement of previous levels of support. Additionally, the client is seeking a longer term implementation of Integrated Pest Management strategies without regulation on pesticide coated seed.

 Canada Bread Company, Limited, Ontario Craft Wineries

was registered by Aidan Grove-White, Fraser MacDonald, and Marco Bianchi, all consultants with StrategyCorp Inc. The goal of their joint registration was to hold 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 in-house by Jordan Robins, their Executive VP and COO to discuss the direction for Provincially Significant Employment Zones within the Provincial Growth Plan. Specifically, regarding the property at 2150 Lake Shore Blvd. W. and the employment designation in the Official Plan.

 was registered in-house by Michael Collins-Williams, their CEO. The primary goal of their lobbying effort was to discuss Bill 23 — More Homes Built Faster Act — in an effort to support the legislation and will respond to approximately 20 ERO postings related to the legislation.

 1384341 Ontario Ltd. (operating as Cavanagh Developments), Clear Lake Estates,

In recent energy/environment/climate registrants:

was registered in-house by Anthony Haines, their CEO, to provide input and advice to the government related to policies that impact utility operations on files such as: energy system planning, conservation, climate change mitigation and the energy and electrification transition required to achieve decarbonization goals. As well as seeking regulatory support for electricity affordability, grid modernisation and the advancement of climate change and climate adaptation projects.

was registered by Patrick Harris, a consultant with Rubicon Strategy Inc. to ensure continued viability and fair treatment of their existing operations. Specifically, TC wants to discuss policies related to climate-change and environmental policy, including environmental assessment, long-term energy planning, government and Independent Electricity System Operator procurements, rates & rate setting for electricity prices and taxation for their operating pipelines.

 was registered in-house by Andrew White, their CEO, to seek funding to enable CHAR Technologies Ltd. to develop clean energy technology to further Canada's renewable energy transition, with the source of this funding yet to be determined.

Bruce Power LP, Peak Power Inc., Large Cycle Association of Ontario, Emterra Group

 was registered in-house by Frank Bevilacqua, their CEO to lobby O.Reg.543 (X-ray safety code) and O.Reg.861 (X-ray Safety) to simplify the pathway for oral health care workers, particularly dental assistants, to demonstrate and receive the education required to operate an X-ray machine.

was registered by Jake Enwright, a consultant with Syntax Strategic Inc. to address the current doctor shortage by creating virtual care technology programs to access the untapped capacity within Ontario's existing healthcare resources.

was registered in-house by Kenneth Custer, their President and GM. The goal of their lobbying effort was to convey the components of a policy framework and provincial drug benefit plan that are critical to maximize patient outcomes, through appropriate access and valuation of our innovative medicines. This includes appropriate reimbursement and price of our medicines, decisions around coverage under the Ontario Drug Benefit program, integration between the publicly funded and privately funded drug programs as well as the growth of the life sciences sector and economy in Ontario.

was registered in-house by Milena Trentadue, their Managing Director to address ongoing challenges relating to the contraband tobacco industry in Ontario (including enforcement), engage on items addressed within the Tobacco Tax Act (including the review of the Act) and the Smoke Free Ontario Act, and promote harm reduction policies in Ontario, including in the province's approach to taxation.

 was registered in-house by Tim Guest, their CEO to discuss a myriad of healthcare related issues. First was to discuss reallocation of resources to support care transitions that reduce unnecessary emergency department visits. Additionally, to work with health-care stakeholder groups to help deliver on Ontario's plan to build 15,000 new long-term care beds across the province over the next five years. As well, to discuss the inclusion of nurses in Ontario's public awareness campaign that targets youth and adults to reduce the harms of non-medical cannabis use and expand its campaign by dedicating $48 million over five years for programs that educate youth and adults. Lastly, to push the government to invest $10 million over a five-year period for nurse-led, community-based health promotion initiatives that address opioid use disorders and chronic pain, particularly in rural and remote communities.

: Logibec, Ontario Chiropractic Association, Ontario Association of Radiologists,

was registered by Yaron Gersh, a consultant with The CCS Group to assist the client in their efforts to receive funding to complete their water and road infrastructure projects as well as their Gas bar economic development project.

was registered in-house by Ammar Al-Joundi, their President and CEO, with the goal of raising awareness with government officials with respect to the Company's operations and development plans for mining projects in Ontario, including employment and training, opportunities and benefits for Indigenous peoples and local communities, and the Company’s consultation and environmental management programs.

 was registered by Michael Ras, Shawn Cruz, Brad Lavigne, Caroline Pinto, and Felix Burns, all consultants with Counsel Public Affairs Inc. The goal of their joint registration was to arrange meetings and communicate with MPPs and Ministers on matters of broad interest to the client, including labour relations matters and policies that may have an impact on the client’s member organizations.

was registered by Matthew Bondy, a consultant with Enterprise Canada to assist the client in navigating noise abatement regulations for one of their manufacturing plants.

: First Mining Gold Corp., HDT Automotive Solutions LLC, Nelson Aggregate Company

was registered by David Angus, a consultant with the Capital Hill Group Inc. in an effort to continue to raise the client’s profile within the Government of Ontario and facilitate meetings between the client and IT personnel to discuss business solutions to enhance delivery of government services while reducing costs.

was registered in-house by Morva Rohani, their Executive Director. The purpose of their lobbying effort was to engage officials and regulators with respect to the supervision of crypto assets under provincial regulations, including the Ontario Securities Act. As well as to advocate for a blockchain strategy that clarifies the government’s policy direction and regulatory approach to the use of blockchain.

 was registered by Rick Roth, a consultant with Global Public Affairs Inc. The goal of this registration was to communicate with public office holders on programs and policies related to innovation, the digital economy, digital skills and training, and the adoption of software, including cloud technology, as they relate to information and communications technology by public sector entities.

Nokia Canada Inc, Amazon Corporate LLC, Rogers Communications Inc.

was registered by Marsha Seca, a consultant with Broad View Advisory Inc. The reason for this registration is that Billy Bishop Airport is seeking an extension to it's land lease agreement beyond 2033 and would like to continue to be an airport beyond this date, and they are assisting the client in their renewal effort.

 was registered by Walter Sendzik, a consultant with 12MSolutions to assist the client in their request for funding for the marine sector for the Ontario Marine Transportation Strategy that was announced by the Ontario government in fall of 2023.

Co-operative Housing Federation of Canada, Ontario Restaurant Hotel & Motel Association, New Protein International, The Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs, H2 Compliance, Northeastern University, Respect Group, The Canada Life Assurance Company, Recovery Science Corporation, Retail Council of Canada, Capital Sports Development Inc., Elmon S. A., Private Career Education Council (Ontario) o/a Career Colleges Ontario, University of Toronto, Conestoga Cold Storage, The Small Change Fund, 7-Eleven, Inc., Great Wolf Resorts, Inc., Red Bull Canada, Pures College of Technology, 1Click Heating & Cooling Inc., Accenture Inc., Toronto Regional Real Estate Board, Masonry Council of Ontario, Sahara Lounge, George Brown College, Automotive Parts Manufacturers' Association, Ontario Road Builders' Association, Ontario Secondary School Teachers' Federation, We Know Training Inc., Covenant Canadian Reformed Teachers College, Gilead Sciences Canada, Inc., Canadian Standards Association, Wal-Mart Canada Corp., OMERS Administration Corporation, Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors

Ontario Nature is calling on the Government of Ontario take action to meet the new national target of protecting at least 30 per cent of the province's lands and waters by 2030. 

Who's Lobbying Whom: Ontario Nature lobbying province on 30 in 30 goal

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