Lobbying registration dated 2026-03-17
Registrant: Ross Undershute
Client: OpenCircle National Advocacy Ltd.
Targeted institutions:
Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
Women and Gender Equality (WAGE)
Finance Canada (FIN)
Veterans Affairs Canada (VAC)
House of Commons
Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC)
Government funding received:
Lobbying activity details:
National Pharmacare program. The impact of a Canadian Drug Agency or related body, a pharmacare universal model, and the differences between a single-payer versus fill-in-the-gap model. Relating to the national framework as well as the provincial jurisdictions.
Engaging with government on Community Benefit Agreement (CBA) policy regarding federal-provincial-territorial infrastructure project. The goal of these communications is to inform government of the policy impacts on the construction industry and skilled labour market.
Employment Insurance: Participating in government-led consultations on the modernization of the Employment Insurance (EI) program, more specifically about the impact on workers in the construction industry” to the list of subject matters.
Economic policy relating to: the development and implementation of economic policies that reflect market realities, support for future economic sustainability and growth; economic certainty for contractors; skilled labour shortages and supports free movement of labour across Canada: infrastructure investment;  and, controls for commodity price volatility. Activities include submitting input during the budget consultation.

Engaging with government regarding reskilling and training programs to increase the labour force and address workforce shortages. Specifically in the skilled trades.
Communicating with government officials about mental health initiatives in the construction industry. The goal of these communications is to inform government officials of private-sector mental health initiatives -- and to secure support for private-sector mental health initiatives.
National Infrastructure Assessment: Communicating with government officials about the design and establishment of the ‘National Infrastructure Assessment’, more specifically about the construction industry’s role in planning, building and maintaining infrastructure
Undertake initiatives to support newcomers and mental health in the construction industry.
Supporting competition in the construction industry based only on price and productivity. Lobbying related to construction, infrastructure, commercial and industrial issues.
Drafting submissions for government-led consultations regarding the gig economy, skilled trades, and securing sustainable jobs through Just Transition.
Engaging with government regarding reskilling and training programs to increase the labour force and address workforce shortages. Specifically in the skilled trades.