Lobbying registration dated 2026-02-12
Registrant: Richard Tachuk
Client: American Chamber of Commerce in Canada
Targeted institutions:
Canadian Heritage (PCH)
Justice Canada (JC)
Public Safety Canada (PS)
Canadian Intergovernmental Conference Secretariat
Finance Canada (FIN)
Treasury Board Of Canada Secretariat (TBS)
Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC)
Prime Minister's Office (PMO)
House of Commons
National Defence (DND)
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA)
Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
Global Affairs Canada (GAC)
CUSMA Secretariat
Privy Council Office (PCO)
Senate of Canada
Health Canada (HC)
Legislative bills: C-2
C-27
C-63
Acts: Online News Act
Digital Services Tax Act
Government funding received:
Lobbying activity details:
Communications with public office holders regarding policies and initiatives to encourage trade between Canada and the United States, including with regard to the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA).
Encouraging Canada to honour its NATO commitment and spend 2% of its GDP on National Defence, and no less than 20% a year on new equipment.
Discussions with federal officials regarding the government’s proposed Buy Canada policy, including its potential impacts on cross-border trade, investment, and supply chains.
Communicating with government officials about Bill C-27 (Digital Charter Implementation Act, 2022), more specifically the creation of the Consumer Privacy Protection Act, the Personal Information and Data Protection Tribunal Act, and the Artificial Intelligence and Data Act
Communicating with government officials regarding Bill C-63, the Online Harms Act.
Canada's contribution to Continental Defence, including future investments in NORAD modernization.
Engaging in policy development related to data sovereignty and the storage, use, and control of Canadian data.
Communications with public office holders regarding the implementation of the Digital Services Tax Act, Online News Act, Online Streaming Act, including as it relates to regulations and conditions applicable to American corporations operating in Canada.
Lawful access requirements of Electronic Service Providers as outlined in Bill C-2, "Strong Borders Act."