Lobbying registration dated 2026-03-17
Registrant: David Friedland
Client: Greater Vancouver Board of Trade (GVBOT)
Targeted institutions:
Transport Canada (TC)
Canada Infrastructure Bank
Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)
Finance Canada (FIN)
Treasury Board Of Canada Secretariat (TBS)
Prime Minister's Office (PMO)
House of Commons
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
Global Affairs Canada (GAC)
Canadian International Trade Tribunal (CITT)
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC)
Privy Council Office (PCO)
Senate of Canada
Government funding received:
Institution: Pacific Economic Development Canada (PacifiCan)
Amount: 25000.00
Institution: Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
Amount: 270000.00
Institution: Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC)
Amount: 25000.00
Lobbying activity details:
Advocate for competitive tax policies, investment incentives, and efficient regulatory frameworks that encourage business investment, innovation, and major infrastructure development in Canada.
Participate in policy discussions related to trade diversification and expanding Canada’s non-U.S. trade opportunities. This includes strengthening global market access through trade agreements, supporting exporters and small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), enhancing gateway infrastructure, and improving supply chain resilience to support Canada’s international trade competitiveness.
Discuss policies that support labour stability, workforce availability, and skills development to address labour shortages in key sectors including transportation, manufacturing, and emerging technology industries. Discussions may include workforce training, labour mobility, and regulatory frameworks affecting workforce participation.
Advocate for federal policies that enhance Canada’s economic competitiveness, support business growth, and attract investment in strategic sectors including advanced manufacturing, defence and dual-use technologies, artificial intelligence, and critical supply chains. Discussions may include measures to strengthen productivity, industrial capacity, and workforce stability to support economic development in Western Canada and the Greater Vancouver region.
Engage in discussions on federal innovation and technology policy, including artificial intelligence adoption, digital transformation, research commercialization, and the development of emerging and dual-use technologies relevant to defence, cybersecurity, and advanced industry.
Advocate for federal investment and policy frameworks that support trade-enabling transportation infrastructure, including ports, supply chains, logistics networks, and national trade corridors. Discussions may include infrastructure funding, major project development, and policies that improve the efficiency and reliability of Canada’s gateway and transportation systems.