Lobbying registration dated 2026-04-02
Registrant: Michael Plastino
Client: Rheinmetall Canada
Targeted institutions:
Senate of Canada
Global Affairs Canada (GAC)
Privy Council Office (PCO)
Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions
House of Commons
Prime Minister's Office (PMO)
Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC)
National Defence (DND)
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
Legislative bills: C-47
Acts: Criminal Code
Export and Import Permits Act
Government funding received:
Lobbying activity details:
Advancing procurement opportunities with the Department of National Defence and the Canadian Armed Forces, while highlighting associated economic benefits to Canada.
The lobby effort is directed at Export permits in the defence sector under the bill formerly known as C-47 - An Act to amend the Export and Import Permits Act and the Criminal Code (amendments permitting the accession to the Arms Trade Treaty and other amendments).
Arrange meetings with the Government of Canada on behalf of Rheinmetall Canada to promote Canada's defence industrial base and sustain strategic sovereign capabilities.