Lobbying registration dated 2026-02-10
Registrant: Regan Watts
Client: Canadian Soccer Association dba Canada Soccer
Targeted institutions:
Canadian Heritage (PCH)
Finance Canada (FIN)
Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada (HICC)
Pacific Economic Development Canada (PacifiCan)
Prime Minister's Office (PMO)
House of Commons
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC)
Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev)
Privy Council Office (PCO)
Senate of Canada
Government funding received:
Lobbying activity details:
Engaging with relevant federal departments and agencies to support the timely and accurate application of immigration rules and processes for Canada Soccer, its players, and its technical staff. This includes facilitating clarity on requirements and ensuring documentation and procedures are followed as permitted under federal policy.
Working with federal policy makers to secure funding to match the FIFA legacy fund in support of Canada Soccer’s new National Training and Development Centre. The centre will serve as a world-class facility for player and coach development, high-performance training, and community programming. The objective is to align the project with government priorities related to sport participation, youth development, infrastructure investment, and Canada’s preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Discussions may include funding programs, contribution agreements, eligibility criteria, timelines, and partnership models to advance the project’s approval and financing.