Lobbying registration dated 2026-04-02
Registrant: Michael Plastino
Client: Rheinmetall Canada
Targeted institutions:
Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC)
Prime Minister's Office (PMO)
House of Commons
National Defence (DND)
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions
Global Affairs Canada (GAC)
Privy Council Office (PCO)
Senate of Canada
Legislative bills: C-47
Acts: Export and Import Permits Act
Criminal Code
Government funding received:
Lobbying activity details:
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.
Advancing procurement opportunities with the Department of National Defence and the Canadian Armed Forces, while highlighting associated economic benefits to Canada.