Lobbying registration dated 2026-01-08
Registrant: Arif Lalani
Client: WGC USA, Inc.
Targeted institutions:
Justice Canada (JC)
Finance Canada (FIN)
Prime Minister's Office (PMO)
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
Global Affairs Canada (GAC)
Financial Transactions and Reports Analysis Centre of Canada (FINTRAC)
Privy Council Office (PCO)
Government funding received:
Lobbying activity details:
To position WGC as a credible expert and partner in advancing Canada’s global leadership on conflict-free supply chains, transparency, and enforcing international sanctions.
To engage government and generate support for stronger international action on illicit artisanal and small-scale gold mining (ASGM), including through supporting the development and formalization of responsible ASGM .