Blaine Calkins

Blaine Calkins

Conservative
MP since 2006
456 lobbying meetings
215 companies
LOW lobbying exposure
Speeches: 418top 29% of MPs
Lobbying meetings: 456top 13% of MPs
Companies: 215top 16% of MPs
Riding of Ponoka—Didsbury
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In the 90 days to August 7, 2026, 5 organizations lobbied Blaine Calkins across 5 meetings — most often about Taxation and Finance. The most frequent visitor was CANADIAN HEALTH FOOD ASSOCIATION (1 meeting, via their in-house lobbyist Aaron Skelton), whose registration says it seeks Trade and Export Promotion Programs, including the AgriMarketing Program and Global Affairs Canada’s Trade Commissioner Service, with respect to increasing export opportunities for Canadian natural health and wellness products. That's fewer than the average MP, who had 8 meetings over the same period.

Based on federal lobbying registry data to August 7, 2026

Who's lobbying Blaine

Individual meeting records from the federal lobbying registry

DateOrganizationSubjects
2026-06-23CANADIAN HEALTH FOOD ASSOCIATIONHealth
2026-06-10National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) CanadaTaxation and Finance; Tourism; Transportation
2026-06-09Standardbred CanadaInternal Trade; International Trade; Agriculture; Sports; Economic Development
2026-05-31Wilder Institute Calgary ZooEnvironment; Animal Welfare
2026-05-21Restaurants CanadaEmployment and Training; Immigration; Labour; Taxation and Finance
2026-04-22Enhance Energy IncEnergy; Environment; Natural Resources
2026-04-13Fur Institute of CanadaInternational Trade; Animal Welfare
2026-04-10Canadian Coalition for Firearm RightsJustice and Law Enforcement; National Security/Security
2026-03-24Secure Future Research Ltd DBA ControlAINational Security/Security; Research and Development; Foreign Affairs
2026-03-24Canadian Cattle AssociationEnvironment; Health; International Trade; Agriculture; Transportation
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Career Activity Summary

Blaine Calkins spoke 418 times in Parliament, mostly about Strong and Free Elections Act, Build Canada Homes Act, and The Economy. Blaine was lobbied in 456 meetings by 215 organizations, including Alberta Milk, Canadian Cattle Association, and Canadian Coalition for Firearm Rights. Blaine participated in 1278 parliamentary votes. The top lobbying subject was Environment.

This summary is computer-generated from parliamentary records and lobbying registry data.

Lobbying Meetings
456
Companies
215
Speeches
418
Bills Sponsored
8

Committee Memberships

Procedure and House Affairs
Member

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Top Lobbying Clients

Companies with the most meetings with this MP

Alberta Milk
Energy; Environment; Health; Internal Trade; International Trade
22 meetings
Canadian Cattle Association
Environment; Financial Institutions; Fisheries; Health; Industry
21 meetings
Canadian Coalition for Firearm Rights
Justice and Law Enforcement; Sports; National Security/Security; Privacy and Access to Information; Constitutional Issues
15 meetings
Chicken Farmers of Canada
Health; International Trade; Agriculture; Consumer Issues
12 meetings
CANADIAN HEALTH FOOD ASSOCIATION
Health
10 meetings
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Recent Speeches

2026-06-12
Bail and Sentencing Reform Act
Government Orders

Mr. Speaker, with regard to the Liberals' bill, where they say they are putting back mandatory minimum sentences, but they have this safeguard or what…

2026-06-12
The Economy
Statements by Members

Mr. Speaker, the verdict is in, and the Prime Minister is in way over his head. He is the only leader, not just in the G7 but also in the G20, who has…

2026-06-11
Firearms
Oral Questions

Mr. Speaker, in 2020, the Liberals demonized law-abiding gun owners and banned over 2,500 models of firearms. Since then, violent crime and gun smuggl…

2026-06-11
Strong and Free Elections Act
Government Orders

Mr. Speaker, let us expand on what the government House leader just said. Given the fact that the proposed changes in Bill C-25 would do nothing for t…

2026-06-11
Strong and Free Elections Act
Government Orders

Mr. Speaker, it is a pleasure for me to rise today to speak to this government legislation again, Bill C-25, an act to amend the Canada Elections Act.…

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Bills Sponsored

C-224An Act to amend the Food and Drugs Act (natural health produ…
In committee (House)
C-364An Act to amend the Criminal Code (sentencing)
Outside the Order of Precedence (a private member's bill that hasn't yet won the draw that determines which private member's bills can be debated)
C-368An Act to amend the Food and Drugs Act (natural health produ…
Report stage (House)
C-289An Act to amend the Criminal Code (sentencing)
Outside the Order of Precedence (a private member's bill that hasn't yet won the draw that determines which private member's bills can be debated)
C-406An Act to amend the Canada Elections Act (foreign contributi…
Defeated
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MP for Ponoka—Didsbury, Alberta
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Recent activity

29 activities across speeches, bills, and lobbying communications.

June 2026

18
Speech
Jun 12, 2026
Bail and Sentencing Reform Act

Government Orders

Mr. Speaker, with regard to the Liberals' bill, where they say they are putting back mandatory minim…

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Speech
Jun 12, 2026
The Economy

Statements by Members

Mr. Speaker, the verdict is in, and the Prime Minister is in way over his head. He is the only leade…

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Speech
Jun 11, 2026
Firearms

Oral Questions

Mr. Speaker, in 2020, the Liberals demonized law-abiding gun owners and banned over 2,500 models of …

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Speech
Jun 11, 2026
Strong and Free Elections Act

Government Orders

Mr. Speaker, let us expand on what the government House leader just said. Given the fact that the pr…

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Speech
Jun 11, 2026
Strong and Free Elections Act

Government Orders

Mr. Speaker, it is a pleasure for me to rise today to speak to this government legislation again, Bi…

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Speech
Jun 11, 2026
Strong and Free Elections Act

Government Orders

Mr. Speaker, there are a couple of issues that are certainly a bit problematic. I laid that out in m…

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Speech
Jun 11, 2026
Strong and Free Elections Act

Government Orders

Mr. Speaker, my colleague is not on the procedure and House affairs committee anymore, but we spent …

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Speech
Jun 11, 2026
Strong and Free Elections Act

Government Orders

Mr. Speaker, I think my friend from Prince George—Peace River—Northern Rockies and I would have very…

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Speech
Jun 9, 2026
The Economy

Oral Questions

Mr. Speaker, under the Liberal Prime Minister, Canada is the only G20 country that is in a recession…

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Speech
Jun 9, 2026
The Economy

Oral Questions

Mr. Speaker, in spite of everything the minister just said, Canada is still in a recession. However,…

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Speech
Jun 9, 2026
Build Canada Homes Act

Government Orders

Mr. Speaker, I will be splitting my time with the member for Carlton Trail—Eagle Creek. I am happy t…

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Speech
Jun 9, 2026
Build Canada Homes Act

Government Orders

Mr. Speaker, I would love to revisit the Harper-era policies. Some of the main housing-related polic…

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Speech
Jun 9, 2026
Build Canada Homes Act

Government Orders

Mr. Speaker, I know my colleague knows the answer to this, but here is how the Liberals do it. They …

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Speech
Jun 9, 2026
Build Canada Homes Act

Government Orders

Mr. Speaker, I will tell everyone about an incident that happened in this House. It was the day the …

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Speech
Jun 4, 2026
Protecting Victims Act

Government Orders

Madam Speaker, to listen to this minister complain about and blame Conservatives for the situation o…

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Speech
Jun 4, 2026
Ponoka Stampede

Statements by Members

Mr. Speaker, folks can grab their hats, dust off them boots and polish up them buckles. The arena li…

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Speech
Jun 4, 2026
Government Orders

Government Orders

Madam Speaker, I want to wind the clock back to 2022 when, in this place, the Liberal government of …

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Speech
Jun 3, 2026
Protecting Victims Act

Government Orders

Mr. Speaker, a few years ago, I stood up in this place and went through a bill that the then Liberal…

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May 2026

2
Speech
May 29, 2026
Public Safety

Oral Questions

Mr. Speaker, after 11 long years of the Liberals, crime is up everywhere, not just in big cities but…

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Speech
May 28, 2026
Business of Supply

Government Orders

Madam Speaker, listening to the heckling from the other side, we get a sense of what is actually goi…

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March 2026

1
Lobbying
Mar 19, 2026

Members of the House of Commons

438 communications with 209 clients

Top clients: [{"name": "Alberta Milk", "count": 22}, {"name": "Canadian Cattle Association", …

September 2025

1
Bill
Sep 18, 2025
In committee (House)

C-224An Act to amend the Food and Drugs Act (natural health products)

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December 2023

1
Bill
Dec 5, 2023
Report stage (House)

C-368An Act to amend the Food and Drugs Act (natural health products)

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November 2023

1
Bill
Nov 9, 2023
Outside the Order of Precedence (a private member's bill that hasn't yet won the draw that determines which private member's bills can be debated)

C-364An Act to amend the Criminal Code (sentencing)

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April 2021

1
Bill
Apr 20, 2021
Outside the Order of Precedence (a private member's bill that hasn't yet won the draw that determines which private member's bills can be debated)

C-289An Act to amend the Criminal Code (sentencing)

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June 2019

1
Bill
Jun 14, 2019
Outside the Order of Precedence (a private member's bill that hasn't yet won the draw that determines which private member's bills can be debated)

C-458An Act to amend the Criminal Code (sentencing principles – remote emergency medical or police services)

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June 2018

1
Bill
Jun 4, 2018
Defeated

C-406An Act to amend the Canada Elections Act (foreign contributions)

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April 2014

1
Bill
Apr 10, 2014
Law (royal assent given)

C-525Employees' Voting Rights Act

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June 2013

1
Bill
Jun 5, 2013
Second reading (House)

C-525Employees' Voting Rights Act

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