Lobbying registration dated 2026-02-06
Registrant: David Montpetit
Client: Western Canadian Shippers' Coalition
Targeted institutions:
Transport Canada (TC)
Justice Canada (JC)
Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
Public Safety Canada (PS)
Pacific Economic Development Canada (PacifiCan)
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
Prime Minister's Office (PMO)
House of Commons
Canadian Transportation Agency (CTA)
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
Competition Bureau Canada (COBU)
Vancouver Fraser Port Authority (Port Metro Vancouver)
Privy Council Office (PCO)
Senate of Canada
Legislative bills: C-49
Acts: Canada Transportation Act
Government funding received:
Institution: Transport Canada (TC)
Amount: 676068.31
Lobbying activity details:
Discussing with government review of the Canadian Transportation Act and impact on both domestic and international trade.
Discussing with government the Rail Passenger Priority Act - this enactment amends the Canada Transportation Act to require that railway companies give priority to passenger rail service over the movement of freight and to provide for administrative monetary penalties for contraventions of this requirement.
Discussing with government the Shipping Conference Exemption Act - in Budget 2023 released on March 28, 2023 the federal government committed to launching a review of SCEA to improve marine shipping competition.
Regulations, policies and programs to support chain efficiency and resiliency in Canada.
Discussing with government the Ports Modernization Review - increased accountability of Canadian Port Authorities is required, including introducing potential regulations to challenge excessive fees, charges, common use of the facilities, and protect users from unfair competition by the port against its tenants.
Discussing with government Bill C-49, Transportation Modernization Act with respect to potential changes that have a direct impact on rail/trucking transportation along with port activities.
Discussing with government the Canadian Transportation Act with respect to potential changes that have a direct impact on rail/trucking transportation along with port activities.