Lobbying registration dated 2026-03-23
Registrant: Chris Dinsdale
Client: Calgary Airport Authority
Targeted institutions:
Transport Canada (TC)
Canada Infrastructure Bank
Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)
Finance Canada (FIN)
Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada (HICC)
Treasury Board Of Canada Secretariat (TBS)
Prime Minister's Office (PMO)
House of Commons
Canadian Transportation Agency (CTA)
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA)
Prairies Economic Development Canada (PrairiesCan)
Privy Council Office (PCO)
Senate of Canada
Health Canada (HC)
Canadian Air Transport Security Authority (CATSA)
Acts: Health of Animals Act
Government funding received:
Institution: Transport Canada (TC)
Amount: 29861685.69
Institution: Canadian Air Transport Security Authority (CATSA)
Amount: 303937.14
Lobbying activity details:
USCBP AND AGENCY STAFFING: Calgary Airports recommends the Government of Canada address resourcing challenges facing the United States Customs and Border Protection (USCBP) and other government agencies to ensure a seamless passenger experience and reduce the delays passengers and airlines can face as a result.
CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE - The Calgary Airport Authority recommends that the Government of Canada increase funding to the Airport Critical Infrastructure Program (ACIP) and broaden its scope to support climate resilience infrastructure and energy efficiency upgrades.
AIRPORT LEASE MODEL REFORMS - The Calgary Airport Authority recommends that the Government of Canada conduct a review of the ground lease payment model, in consultation with National Airports System (NAS) airports, that focuses on economic development and infrastructure maintenance.
AVIATION ECONOMIC GROWTH INCENTIVES: Calgary Airports recommends that the Government of Canada support the growth of YYC AeroNex at YYC Calgary International Airport by working to attract companies for development that will onshore aviation services into Canada.
DIGITAL TRAVEL IMPROVEMENTS: Calgary Airports recommends that the Government of Canada take steps to introduce improved digital travel technologies via regulatory changes around digital ID and biometrics, reforms to practices of CATSA and CBSA for increased efficiencies, and dedicated funding to advancing the implementation of innovative technologies.
INTERNATIONAL WASTE DIRECTIVE REFORM: The Calgary Airport Authority recommends the Government of Canada modernize the Health of Animals Act to allow for regulatory changes addressing waste on arriving international flights.
ARRIVALS DUTY-FREE - The Calgary Airport Authority recommends that the Government of Canada modernize the ‘Duty Free Shop Regulations’ to allow for the sale of Duty-Free products to all international arriving passengers at Canadian international airports.
INTERNATIONAL WASTE DIRECTIVE REFORM: The Calgary Airport Authority recommends the Government of Canada modernize the Health of Animals Regulations and International Waste Directive to allow for regulatory changes addressing waste on arriving international flights.
TRANSPORTATION & AVIATION REGULATORY REFORMS: Calgary Airports recommends that the Government of Canada undertake a regulatory review of the entire aviation ecosystem with the goal of modernizing the sector and making it more globally competitive. This would consider costs to the system, competitiveness, and affordability in air travel.
AIRPORT LEASE MODEL REFORMS - The Calgary Airport Authority recommends that the Government of Canada exclude non-aeronautical revenue from the ground lease rent formula to allow for Canadian airports to invest these retained funds into maintenance, infrastructure, and debt repayment.