Lobbyist Registry

This registry is a public record of all individuals or organizations who have lobbied a public office holder at Niagara Region. It documents substantive communication, such as telephone calls, meetings or emails between those who lobby and members of Regional Council or Regional staff.

Regional Council approved the Lobbyist Registry By-law 2022-24 to establish a Lobbyist Registry on April 14, 2022. There is a 24-month educational period in place where penalties and sanctions will not be applied.

Name Organization Town / city Type Person(s) lobbied Subject Dates Description
Steven Megannety Plan B Strategies Niagara Falls Consultant Several Economic development May 19 - 31, 2022 Land use planning, urban boundary expansion, approval processes
Gerard Warner N/A St. Catharines Voluntary unpaid Local Politicians Economic development May 19, 2022 - May 19, 2023 Garbage/discarded needles/abandoned shopping carts
Randy Bennett OMNI Conversion Technologies Thorold In-house Commissioner, Public Works and CAO Budget March 7, 2023 - March 7, 2024 Informing municipal officials about OMNI Conversion Technologies’ waste-to-value solutions in support of a circular economy. Company is based in Ottawa.
John Macdonell Mac's Metalworking Services Welland In-house Council, Directors and Stakeholders Economic development January 24, 2023 - December 31, 2023 Solutions for shelter, transitional, short-term and community based modular units.
Richard Linley Ontario Craft Wineries Lincoln Consultant Council Economic development March 22, 2023 - December 31, 2023 Advocate for the growth and success of Ontario VQA wine producers.
Julie Alexander Enbridge Gas Thorold In-house Public Officer Holders Economic development June 15, 2023 - December 31, 2024 Registering as a Lobbyist to meet with Public Office Holders in the Niagara Region regarding Municipal Franchise Agreement Renewals, general municipal issues and Enbridge information/ initiatives.
Isaiah Banach Dentons Canada LLP Thorold Consultant Council and Planning & Development Services Staff Economic development July 12, 2023 - July 1, 2024 Dentons Canada LLP represents an owner of property in the Glendale Secondary Plan, where the Region seeks to make land use changes to their property. We seek to discuss our client's interest with Regional planning staff.
Nick Wilson Global Traffic Group Niagara Falls In-house Regional Council By-laws / regulation August 4, 2023 - October 1, 2024 Global Traffic Group has partnered with the Township of Essa, which has been approved to launch the first Administrative Monetary Penalty System (AMPS)/ASE program in the province of Ontario. Their processing centre, powered by Global’s exclusive AMPS software, is set to open in October 2023.
Murray Costello Enbridge Gas Inc. Thorold In-house Public Officer Holders Economic development August 15, 2023 - December 31, 2024 Registering as a lobbyist to meet with Public Office Holders in the Niagara region.
Aaron Chapman Enbridge Gas Inc. Thorold In-house Public Officer Holders Economic development August 15, 2023 - December 31, 2024 Registering as a lobbyist to meet with Public Office Holders in the Niagara region.
Blair Hiseler Enbridge Gas Inc. Thorold In-house Public Officer Holders Economic development August 15, 2023 - December 31, 2024 Registering as a lobbyist to meet with Public Office Holders in the Niagara region.
Nick Klip Enbridge Gas Inc. Thorold In-house Public Officer Holders Economic development August 17, 2023 - December 31, 2024 Registering as a lobbyist to meet with Public Office Holders in the Niagara region.
Robert D'Onofrio Enbridge Gas Inc. Thorold In-house Public Officer Holders Economic development August 17, 2023 - December 31, 2024 Registering as a lobbyist to meet with Public Office Holders in the Niagara Region.
Matthew Thornton Real North Strategies Thorold Consultant Public Officer Holders, Planning & Development Regional Staff Housing, Planning Rules & Policies and Regulations Impacting Real Estate or Realtors September 6, 2023 - December 31, 2025 Consultant work on behalf of the Niagara Association of REALTORS
Carolyn Suter Enbridge Gas Inc. Chatham In-house Public Officer Holders/ Climate Action & Economic Development Staff General Municipal Issues & Enbridge Information/ Initiatives October 17, 2023 - December 31, 2024 Work with Municipal Staff to help with their goals of reducing GHG's. Discuss the programs that Enbridge has for energy efficiency for residential, low-income families, commercial and industrial. Also providing information on our low carbon options available for fleets, RNG, Hydrogen, etc. May also attend meetings with other Enbridge staff.
Jeff Bolichowski Armstrong Strategy Group St. Catharines Consultant Regional Council Affordable Housing October 30, 2023 - December 31, 2023 Conducting sector research on affordable housing in St. Catharines and Niagara; no policy changes sought.
Brian Lennie Enbridge Gas Inc. Chatham In-house Economic Development Leave to construct consultation process January 22, 2024 - February 3, 2024 The Ontario Government has opened a comment window on their proposed changes to increase the Ontario Energy Board leave-to-construct threshold for energy projects. Currently, the threshold for natural gas pipeline work is $2M. This has not changed since the 1990s, and many projects now are hitting this threshold due to inflation and the general rise of costs since the 1990s – meaning they have to go through a full regulatory process that can be lengthy. The actual title of the comment window is: “Proposed Change to Support Building Homes and Transit Faster and Support Electrification by amending the Ontario Energy Board Act, 1998 Requirement for a Leave to Construct” – link: https://ero.ontario.ca/notice/019-8070 - Comments are due by no later than February 3. I emailed Eric on January 22, 2024 to advise of this comment period and encourage Niagara Region to have their voice heard and provide comment.
Nicholas Leblanc RAMO Group Inc. Saint-Roch de L'Achigan In-house Landfill managers, City Officials responsible for Landfills Leachate Management using Willow Plantations March 12, 2024 - December 31, 2026 RAMO provides landfills an opportunity to grow willow plantation on top of closed landfill cells and use the landfill leachate as a water source for the plantation growth.
Stewart Kiff Solstice Public Affairs Toronto Consultant Mat Siscoe Walker Y Redevelopment March 28, 2024 - July 31, 2024 Discussion on behalf of my client Atra Developments the redevelopment of the Walker Y property.
Laura Lambie Association of Consulting Engineering Companies of Ontario Mississauga In-house Regional Chair Bradley, Councillor Bill Steele, Councillor Mat Siscoe, Councillor Jim Diodati, Councillor Albert Witteveen, Councillor Tom Insinna Introduction March 27, 2024 - April 5, 2024 Attended the GNCC State of the Region Event on Wednesday March 27th and briefly spoke with the Regional Chair and several Regional Councillors at the event about ACE-Ontario and our local members.
Doug DeRabbie Association of Consulting Engineering Companies of Ontario Mississauga In-house Regional Chair Bradley, Councillor Bill Steele, Councillor Mat Siscoe, Councillor Jim Diodati, Councillor Albert Witteveen, Councillor Tom Insinna Introduction March 27, 2024 - April 5, 2024 Attended the GNCC State of the Region event on Wednesday March 27th and briefly spoke with the Regional Chair and several Regional Councillors at the event about ACEC-Ontario and our local members.
Kevin Bainbridge Association of Consulting Engineering Companies of Ontario Mississauga Voluntary unpaid Regional Chair Bradley, Councillor Bill Steele, Councillor Mat Siscoe Introduction March 27, 2024 - April 5, 2024 Attended the GNCC State of the Region event on behalf of ACEC-Ontario on Wednesday March 27th and briefly spoke with the Regional Chair and a couple Regional Councillors at the event about ACEC-Ontario and its local members.
Matt Eades Association of Consulting Engineering Companies of Ontario Mississauga Voluntary unpaid Regional Councillors Introduction March 27, 2024 - April 5, 2024 Attended the GNCC State of the Region event on behalf of ACEC-Ontario on Wednesday March 27th and we briefly spoke with Regional Councillors at the event about ACEC-Ontario and its local members.
Doug DeRabbie Association of Consulting Engineering Companies of Ontario Mississauga In-house Regional Council and Regional Staff Consulting Engineering Industry April 5, 2024 Engaging with Niagara Regional Council members and Regional staff on behalf of ACEC-Ontario and its members to discuss the consulting engineering industry in Niagara and the procurement of professional engineering services.
Laura Lambie Association of Consulting Engineering Companies of Ontario Mississauga In-house Regional Council and Regional Staff Consulting Engineering Industry April 5, 2024 Engaging with Niagara Regional Council members and Regional staff on behalf of ACEC-Ontario and its members to discuss the consulting engineering industry in Niagara and the procurement of professional engineering services.
Vince Grande Association of Consulting Engineering Companies of Ontario Mississauga Voluntary unpaid Regional Council and Regional Staff Consulting Engineering Industry April 5, 2024 Engaging with Niagara Regional Council members and Regional staff on behalf of ACEC-Ontario and its members to discuss the consulting engineering industry in Niagara and the procurement of professional engineering services.
Kevin Bainbridge Association of Consulting Engineering Companies of Ontario Mississauga Voluntary unpaid Regional Council and Regional Staff Consulting Engineering Industry April 5, 2024 Engaging with Niagara Regional Council members and Regional staff on behalf of ACEC-Ontario and its members to discuss the consulting engineering industry in Niagara and the procurement of professional engineering services.
Danielle Anders Association of Consulting Engineering Companies of Ontario Mississauga Voluntary unpaid Regional Council and Regional Staff Consulting Engineering Industry April 5, 2024 Engaging with Niagara Regional Council members and Regional staff on behalf of ACEC-Ontario and its members to discuss the consulting engineering industry in Niagara and the procurement of professional engineering services.
Jeff Jaeger Association of Consulting Engineering Companies of Ontario Mississauga Voluntary unpaid Regional Council and Regional Staff Consulting Engineering Industry April 5, 2024 Engaging with Niagara Regional Council members and Regional staff on behalf of ACEC-Ontario and its members to discuss the consulting engineering industry in Niagara and the procurement of professional engineering services.
Sarah Hart Niagara Association of Realtors St. Catharines In-house Regional Chair and Councillors Housing; planning rules & policies; regulations impacting real estate or Realtors April 8, 2024 - December 31, 2024 NAR is working with Niagara Region officials to advance solutions to the region's housing affordability and supply crisis. Persons Lobbied: Jim Bradley; Sandra Easton; Tom Insinna; Jeff Jordan; Michelle Seaborn; Robert Foster; Jim Diodati; Kim Craitor; Bob Gale; Joyce Morocco; Gary Zalepa; Andrea Kaier; Marvin Junkin; Diana Huson; Bill Steele; Fred Davies; Mat Siscoe; Haley Bateman; Brian Heit; Laura Ip; Tim Rigby; Peter Secord; Sal Sorrento; Terry Ugulini; Tim Whalen; Brian Grant; Frank Campion; Pat Chiocchio; Leanna Villella; Planning Department Staff; Building Department Staff
Milos Krtek Niagara Association of Realtors St. Catharines Voluntary unpaid Regional Chair and Councillors Housing; planning rules & policies; regulations impacting real estate or Realtors April 8, 2024 - December 31, 2024 We are working with public office holders to address housing affordability and supply challenges in Niagara Region. Persons lobbied: Jim Bradley; Sandra Easton; Tom Insinna; Jeff Jordan; Michelle Seaborn; Robert Foster; Jim Diodati; Kim Craitor; Bob Gale; Joyce Morocco; Gary Zalepa; Andrea Kaier; Marvin Junkin; Diana Huson; Bill Steele; Fred Davies; Mat Siscoe; Haley Bateman; Brian Heit; Laura Ip; Tim Rigby; Peter Secord; Sal Sorrento; Terry Ugulini; Tim Whalen; Brian Grant; Frank Campion; Pat Chiocchio; Leanna Villella; Planning Department Staff; Building Department Staff
Stephen Oliver Niagara Association of Realtors St. Catharines Voluntary unpaid Regional Chair and Councillors Housing; planning rules & policies; regulations impacting real estate or Realtors April 8, 2024 - December 31, 2024 We are working with public office holders to address housing affordability and supply challenges in Niagara Region. Persons lobbied: Jim Bradley; Sandra Easton; Tom Insinna; Jeff Jordan; Michelle Seaborn; Robert Foster; Jim Diodati; Kim Craitor; Bob Gale; Joyce Morocco; Gary Zalepa; Andrea Kaier; Marvin Junkin; Diana Huson; Bill Steele; Fred Davies; Mat Siscoe; Haley Bateman; Brian Heit; Laura Ip; Tim Rigby; Peter Secord; Sal Sorrento; Terry Ugulini; Tim Whalen; Brian Grant; Frank Campion; Pat Chiocchio; Leanna Villella; Planning Department Staff; Building Department Staff
Nathan Morrisette Niagara Association of Realtors St. Catharines Voluntary unpaid Regional Chair and Councillors Housing; planning rules & policies; regulations impacting real estate or Realtors April 8, 2024 - December 31, 2024 NAR is working with Niagara Region officials to advance solutions to the region's housing affordability and supply crisis. Persons lobbied: Jim Bradley; Sandra Easton; Tom Insinna; Jeff Jordan; Michelle Seaborn; Robert Foster; Jim Diodati; Kim Craitor; Bob Gale; Joyce Morocco; Gary Zalepa; Andrea Kaier; Marvin Junkin; Diana Huson; Bill Steele; Fred Davies; Mat Siscoe; Haley Bateman; Brian Heit; Laura Ip; Tim Rigby; Peter Secord; Sal Sorrento; Terry Ugulini; Tim Whalen; Brian Grant; Frank Campion; Pat Chiocchio; Leanna Villella; Planning Department Staff; Building Department Staff
Jordyne Exnowski Niagara Association of Realtors St. Catharines Voluntary unpaid Regional Chair and Councillors Housing; planning rules & policies; regulations impacting real estate or Realtors April 8, 2024 - December 31, 2024 We are working with public office holders to address housing affordability and supply challenges in Niagara Region. Persons lobbied: Jim Bradley; Sandra Easton; Tom Insinna; Jeff Jordan; Michelle Seaborn; Robert Foster; Jim Diodati; Kim Craitor; Bob Gale; Joyce Morocco; Gary Zalepa; Andrea Kaier; Marvin Junkin; Diana Huson; Bill Steele; Fred Davies; Mat Siscoe; Haley Bateman; Brian Heit; Laura Ip; Tim Rigby; Peter Secord; Sal Sorrento; Terry Ugulini; Tim Whalen; Brian Grant; Frank Campion; Pat Chiocchio; Leanna Villella; Planning Department Staff; Building Department Staff
Ed Martin Colliers Project Leaders Burlington Consultant Ron Tripp Project Management April 19, 2024 - July 19, 2024 Email to meet proposing a discussion regarding management of capital projects.
Laura Lambie ACEC-Ontario Mississauga In-house Regional Council Chair Bradley Consulting engineering industry May 13, 2024 Email to request an introductory meeting.
Laura Lambie ACEC-Ontario Mississauga In-house Regional Council Chair Bradley Consulting engineering industry May 13, 2024 Emailed to request an introductory meeting.
Laura Lambie ACEC-Ontario Mississauga In-house Albert Witteveen Consutling Engineering Industry May 28, 2024 Emailed to request an introductory meeting with Councillor Witteveen and our ACEC-Ontario Niagara Chapter.
Chris Breen Walker Oakville In-house Regional Chair Jim Bradley Quarry License Application June 3 - 10, 2024 I have sent the Chair some information related to our new quarry application in Niagara Falls and plan to meet with him on June 10th, 2024. Our process includes applications to amend zoning by-laws and the Region's Official Plan. We expect these applications to come before Regional Council within the next three months.
Geordie Walker Walker Industries Holdings Limited Thorold In-house Regional Chair Jim Bradley Quarry license application June 5 - 10, 2024 I have sent the Chair some information related to our new quarry application in Niagara Falls and plan to meet with him on June 10th, 2024. Our process includes applications to amend zoning by-laws and the Region's Official Plan. We expect these applications to come before Regional Council within the next three months.
Laura Lambie ACEC-Ontario Mississauga In-house Terry Ricketts Consulting engineering industry June 4, 2024 Email to request introductory meeting
Chris Breen Walker Industries Holdings Limited Oakville In-house Councillor Sal Sorrento Quarry license application June 3 - 10, 2024 Lobbying Description I sent the Councillor some information related to our new quarry application in Niagara Falls and met with him on June 5th, 2024. Our process includes applications to amend zoning by-laws and the Region's Official Plan. We expect these applications to come before Regional Council within the next three months.
Chris Breen Walker Industries Holdings Limited Oakville In-house Councillor Tim Rigby Quarry license application June 3 - 10, 2024 Lobbying Description I sent the Councillor some information related to our new quarry application in Niagara Falls and met with him on June 5th, 2024. Our process includes applications to amend zoning by-laws and the Region's Official Plan. We expect these applications to come before Regional Council within the next three months.
Geordie Walker Walker Industries Holdings Limited Thorold In-house Councillor Tim Rigby Quarry license application June 3 - 10, 2024 I sent the Councillor some information related to our new quarry application in Niagara Falls and met with him on June 5th, 2024. Our process includes applications to amend zoning by-laws and the Region's Official Plan. We expect these applications to come before Regional Council within the next three months.
Geordie Walker Walker Industries Holdings Limited Thorold In-house Councillor Sal Sorrento Quarry license application June 3 - 10, 2024 I sent the Councillor some information related to our new quarry application in Niagara Falls and met with him on June 5th, 2024. Our process includes applications to amend zoning by-laws and the Region's Official Plan. We expect these applications to come before Regional Council within the next three months.
Geordie Walker Walker Industries Holdings Limited Thorold In-house Councillor Frank Campion Quarry license application June 3 - 10, 2024 I sent the Councillor some information related to our new quarry application in Niagara Falls and met with him on June 5th, 2024. Our process includes applications to amend zoning by-laws and the Region's Official Plan. We expect these applications to come before Regional Council within the next three months.
Geordie Walker Walker Industries Holdings Limited Thorold In-house Regional Chair Jim Bradley Quarry license application June 10, 2024 I sent the Councillor some information related to our new quarry application in Niagara Falls and met with him on June 5th, 2024. Our process includes applications to amend zoning by-laws and the Region's Official Plan. We expect these applications to come before Regional Council within the next three months.
Geordie Walker Walker Industries Holdings Limited Thorold In-house Frank Campion Quarry license application June 3 - 10, 2024 I sent the Councillor some information related to our new quarry application in Niagara Falls and met with him on June 5th, 2024. Our process includes applications to amend zoning by-laws and the Region's Official Plan. We expect these applications to come before Regional Council within the next three months.
Chris Breen Walker Industries Holdings Limited Oakville In-house Terry Ugulini Quarry license application June 3 - 20, 2024 I sent the Mayor/Regional Councillor some information related to our new quarry application in Niagara Falls and met with him on June 17th, 2024. Our process includes applications to amend zoning by-laws and the Region's Official Plan. We expect these applications to come before Regional Council within the next three months.
Chris Breen Walker Industries Holdings Limited Oakville In-house Gary Zelepa Quarry license application June 3 - 20, 2024 I sent the Mayor/Regional Councillor some information related to our new quarry application in Niagara Falls and met with him on June 17th, 2024. Our process includes applications to amend zoning by-laws and the Region's Official Plan. We expect these applications to come before Regional Council within the next three months.
Geordie Walker Walker Industries Holdings Limited Thorold In-house Terry Ugulini Quarry license application June 3 - 20, 2024 I met with the mayor on June 17th, 2024 to discuss our quarry application. Our process includes applications to amend zoning by-laws and the Region's Official Plan. We expect these applications to come before Regional Council within the next three months.
Geordie Walker Walker Industries Holdings Limited Thorold In-house Gary Zelepa Quarry license application June 3 - 20, 2024 I sent the Mayor/Regional Councillor some information related to our new quarry application in Niagara Falls and met with him on June 17th, 2024. Our process includes applications to amend zoning by-laws and the Region's Official Plan. We expect these applications to come before Regional Council within the next three months.
Laura Lambie ACEC-Ontario Mississauga In-house Regional Chair Jim Bradley Consulting engineering industry June 21, 2024 Met to discuss opportunities to support infrastructure delivery in Niagara Region, including increased communication, standard agreements, and project pipeline communications.
Kevin Bainbridge ACEC-Ontario Mississauga Voluntary unpaid Regional Chair Jim Bradley Consulting engineering industry June 21, 2024 Met to discuss opportunities to support infrastructure delivery in Niagara Region, including increased communication, standard agreements, and project pipeline communications.
Doug DeRabbie ACEC-Ontario Mississauga In-house Regional Chair Jim Bradley Consulting engineering industry June 21, 2024 Met to discuss opportunities to support infrastructure delivery in Niagara Region, including increased communication, standard agreements, and project pipeline communications.
Geoff Burn ACEC-Ontario Mississauga Consultant Regional Chair Jim Bradley Consulting engineering industry June 21, 2024 Met to discuss opportunities to support infrastructure delivery in Niagara Region, including increased communication, standard agreements, and project pipeline communications.
Matt Eades ACEC-Ontario Mississauga Voluntary unpaid Regional Chair Jim Bradley Consulting engineering industry June 21, 2024 Met to discuss opportunities to support infrastructure delivery in Niagara Region, including increased communication, standard agreements, and project pipeline communications.
Rino Mostacci Mostacci Planning Inc. Grimsby Consultant Council Members Land Use Planning July 2, 2024 - July 2, 2025 NA
Chris Breen Walker Industries Niagara Falls In-house Bob Gale and Cheryl Gannan Quarry Application July 22, 2024 I met with Regional Councillors to discuss applications related to our proposal quarry that will be considered by Council.
Geordie Walker Walker Industries Holdings Limited Thorold In-house Bob Gale and Cheryl Gannan Quarry license application July 22, 2024 I met with the Regional Councillors to discuss applications related to our proposal quarry that will be considered by Council.
Chris Breen Walker Industries Holdings Limited Oakville In-house Bill Steele Quarry license application July 31, 2024 Met with the Regional Councillor to discuss the benefits of our proposed quarry in Niagara Falls which will likely be considered by Regional Council this fall.
Chris Breen Walker Industries Holdings Limited Oakville Consultant Marvin Junkin Quarry license application July 31, 2024 Met with the Regional Councillor to discuss the benefits of our proposed quarry in Niagara Falls which will likely be considered by Regional Council this fall.
Geordie Walker Walker Industries Holdings Limited Thorold In-house William Steele Quarry license application July 31, 2024 Met with the Regional Councillor to discuss the benefits of our proposed quarry in Niagara Falls which will likely be considered by Regional Council this fall.
Geordie Walker Walker Industries Holdings Limited Thorold In-house Marvin Junkin Quarry license application July 31, 2024 Met with the Regional Councillor to discuss the benefits of our proposed quarry in Niagara Falls which will likely be considered by Regional Council this fall.
Chris Breen Walker Industries Holdings Limited Oakville In-house Robert Foster Quarry license application August 19, 2024 I met with the Regional Councillor to discuss the benefits of our proposed quarry in Niagara Falls which may be discussed at Regional Council this fall.
Chris Breen Walker Industries Holdings Limited Oakville In-house Wayne Redekop Quarry license application August 19, 2024 I met with the Regional Councillor to discuss the benefits of our proposed quarry in Niagara Falls which will likely be considered by Regional Council this fall.
Geordie Walker Walker Industries Holdings Limited Thorold In-house Robert Foster Quarry license application August 19, 2024 I met with the Regional Councillor to discuss the benefits of our proposed quarry in Niagara Falls which may be discussed at Regional Council this fall.
Geordie Walker Walker Industries Holdings Limited Thorold In-house Wayne Redekop Quarry license application August 19, 2024 I met with the Regional Councillor to discuss the benefits of our proposed quarry in Niagara Falls which may be discussed at Regional Council this fall.
Laura Lambie ACEC-Ontario Mississauga In-house Regional Chair Jim Bradley Consulting engineering industry September 30, 2024 Follow-up via email to continue previous discussions on engagement with Niagara Region.
Michael Parks Colliers Project Leaders/ sayonGEE.inc Oakville Consultant Terry Ricketts and the Public Works Team Infrastructure Delivery Portfolio October 30, 2024 - January 1, 2029 Region of Niagara is experiencing growth and rehabilitation of infrastructure at a fast pace as noted in this article - interested in determining if any assistance is required.
John Armstrong Armstrong Strategy Group St. Catharines Consultant Khaldoon Ahmed Urban Design Guidelines December 17, 2024 - January 10, 2025 Making recommendations re language for the Region's revised Sample Urban Design Guidelines.
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