Lobbying registration dated 2026-02-18
Registrant: Christopher Reilly
Client: Lyft Canada Inc.
Targeted institutions:
Transport Canada (TC)
Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)
Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
Finance Canada (FIN)
Prime Minister's Office (PMO)
House of Commons
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
Legislative bills: C-59
Government funding received:
Lobbying activity details:
Operator Licensing and Vehicle Control Regulation, Alta Reg 320/2002: Seeking a change to Reg 320/2002 to allow ride-share drivers to hold a Class 5 rather than a Class 4 license in Alberta.
Open discussions with relevant Members of Parliament, Cabinet Ministers and staff to discuss what an appropriate transportation regulatory regime needs to be to effectively manage, encourage and monitor ride-sharing within the broader sharing economy.
Discussions with the Minister of Labour regarding the status of gig economy workers in Canada and how Lyft’s business model works.
Communication will involve discussing the economic and social benefits of ridesharing in Canada, and to educate officials on the Lyft business model.
Communications will involve Bill C-59 and the effects of a potential Digital Services Tax (DST) in Canada