Lobbying registration dated 2026-04-02
Registrant: Mylène Tassy
Client: Lyft Canada Inc.
Targeted institutions:
Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)
Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
Transport Canada (TC)
House of Commons
Prime Minister's Office (PMO)
Finance Canada (FIN)
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
Legislative bills: C-59
Government funding received:
Lobbying activity details:
Communications will involve Bill C-59 and the effects of a potential Digital Services Tax (DST) in Canada
Discussions with the Minister of Labour regarding the status of gig economy workers in Canada and how Lyft’s business model works.
Communication will involve discussing the economic and social benefits of ridesharing in Canada, and to educate officials on the Lyft business model.
Open discussions with relevant Members of Parliament, Cabinet Ministers and staff to discuss what an appropriate transportation regulatory regime needs to be to effectively manage, encourage and monitor ride-sharing within the broader sharing economy.
Operator Licensing and Vehicle Control Regulation, Alta Reg 320/2002: Seeking a change to Reg 320/2002 to allow ride-share drivers to hold a Class 5 rather than a Class 4 license in Alberta.