Lobbying registration dated 2026-02-03
Registrant: Sarah Smith
Client: The North West Company
Targeted institutions:
Transport Canada (TC)
Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)
Finance Canada (FIN)
Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada (CIRNAC)
Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada (HICC)
Prime Minister's Office (PMO)
House of Commons
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
Indigenous Services Canada (ISC)
Canada Revenue Agency (CRA)
Senate of Canada
Government funding received:
Institution: Kativik Regional Government
Amount: 2568577.00
Institution: Government of Manitoba (AFFIRM)
Amount: 221592.00
Institution: Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada (CIRNAC)
Amount: 76567019.00
Lobbying activity details:
We are meeting with public office holders to discuss programs and policies to improve economic conditions in the North, including Nutrition North Canada which is a retail subsidy that is fully passed on to consumers to make nutritious food and some essential items more affordable and accessible.
We are meeting with public office holders to discuss the benefits of critical infrastructure investments in the north , including benefits to those in rural and Indigenous communities.
We will be speaking and meeting with designated public office holders about a matter that relates to the cancellation of the carbon charge. This decision did not include a mechanism for Canada to refund businesses and communities for carbon charges paid on fuel purchased before the repeal but sold after April 1, 2025, an issue of importance specifically in Northern and Indigenous communities..