David McGuinty

David McGuinty

Ottawa South, Ontario
Liberal
MP since 2004
233 lobbying meetings
155 companies
LOW lobbying exposure
Speeches: 180more than 46% of MPs
Lobbying meetings: 233top 41% of MPs
Companies: 155top 32% of MPs
Riding of Ottawa South
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In the 90 days to August 7, 2026, 15 organizations lobbied David McGuinty across 17 meetings — most often about Government Procurement. The most frequent visitor was Business Council of Canada (2 meetings, via GOLDY HYDER), whose registration says it seeks INTERNATIONAL TRADE: Legislative proposals, regulations, policies or programs related to Canada's international trading and investment relationship with foreign markets. That's more 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 David

Individual meeting records from the federal lobbying registry

DateOrganizationSubjects
2026-07-14Volatus Aerospace Corp.Environment; Forestry; Government Procurement; Industry; Infrastructure
2026-07-13Ronald McDonald House CanadaHealth; Infrastructure; Budget; Housing
2026-06-29GENERAL MOTORS OF CANADA COMPANYGovernment Procurement
2026-06-24Business Council of CanadaIndustry; International Trade; National Security/Security
2026-06-23Business Council of CanadaIndustry; International Trade; National Security/Security
2026-06-23ATCO Ltd.Telecommunications; Energy; Science and Technology; National Security/Security; Defence
2026-06-10British Columbia Institute of TechnologyEmployment and Training; Industry; Infrastructure; Science and Technology; Research and Development
2026-06-09University of AlbertaEmployment and Training; Health; Industry; Infrastructure; Regional Development
2026-05-27cae inc.Employment and Training; Government Procurement; Industry; National Security/Security
2026-05-27Draganfly Inc.Government Procurement; Foreign Affairs; Defence
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Career Activity Summary

David McGuinty spoke 180 times in Parliament, mostly about The Economy, National Defence, and Aerospace Industry. David was lobbied in 233 meetings by 155 organizations, including University of Ottawa, Business Council of Canada, and GENERAL MOTORS OF CANADA COMPANY. David participated in 1293 parliamentary votes. The top lobbying subject was Industry.

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

Lobbying Meetings
233
Companies
155
Speeches
180
Bills Sponsored
6

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Top Lobbying Clients

Companies with the most meetings with this MP

University of Ottawa
Employment and Training; Health; Infrastructure; Regional Development; Science and Technology
8 meetings
Business Council of Canada
Industry; International Relations; International Trade; National Security/Security; Defence
7 meetings
GENERAL MOTORS OF CANADA COMPANY
Government Procurement; Industry; International Trade; Taxation and Finance
5 meetings
Ronald McDonald House Canada
Health; Infrastructure; Budget; Housing
5 meetings
University of Alberta
Employment and Training; Health; Immigration; Industry; Infrastructure
5 meetings
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Recent Speeches

2026-06-16
Points of Order
Government Orders

Madam Speaker, I rise on a point of order. I mistakenly voted while paired this morning, so I would like to request unanimous consent to withdraw my v…

2026-06-11
Aerospace Industry
Oral Questions

Mr. Speaker, our investments in Canada's space capabilities, the member will know, will translate into new jobs, stronger supply chains, greater indus…

2026-06-11
National Defence
Oral Questions

Mr. Speaker, we are acquiring a new fleet of fighter jets for the Royal Canadian Air Force. The member knows that. We are reviewing all procurement ap…

2026-06-10
Taxation
Oral Questions

Mr. Speaker, what is weak is the narrative. The Leader of the Opposition knows that his handful of tax changes are not going to contend with the econo…

2026-06-10
National Defence
Oral Questions

Mr. Speaker, I am not sure where the member has been, but he has not been to any of our 33 bases lately. He is not seeing the investments that are bei…

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Bills Sponsored

C-11Military Justice System Modernization Act
Report stage (House)
C-232Arab Heritage Month Act
Third reading (Senate)
C-544Elimination of Partisan Government Advertising Act
Second reading (House)
C-555Telecommunications Transparency and Fairness Act
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-555Telecommunications Transparency and Fairness Act
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)
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MP for Ottawa South, Ontario
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Recent activity

28 activities across speeches, bills, and lobbying communications.

June 2026

15
Speech
Jun 16, 2026
Points of Order

Government Orders

Madam Speaker, I rise on a point of order. I mistakenly voted while paired this morning, so I would …

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Speech
Jun 11, 2026
Aerospace Industry

Oral Questions

Mr. Speaker, our investments in Canada's space capabilities, the member will know, will translate in…

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Speech
Jun 11, 2026
National Defence

Oral Questions

Mr. Speaker, we are acquiring a new fleet of fighter jets for the Royal Canadian Air Force. The memb…

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Speech
Jun 10, 2026
Taxation

Oral Questions

Mr. Speaker, what is weak is the narrative. The Leader of the Opposition knows that his handful of t…

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Speech
Jun 10, 2026
National Defence

Oral Questions

Mr. Speaker, I am not sure where the member has been, but he has not been to any of our 33 bases lat…

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Speech
Jun 10, 2026
National Defence

Oral Questions

Mr. Speaker, it is a good day to answer this question, because, in fact, a year ago today we announc…

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Speech
Jun 10, 2026
National Defence

Oral Questions

Mr. Speaker, we are going to continue to make thoughtful, systematic and disciplined investments in …

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Speech
Jun 9, 2026
The Economy

Oral Questions

Mr. Speaker, here are the facts. We added 88,000 jobs last month. Unemployment is down. Foreign dire…

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Speech
Jun 9, 2026
The Economy

Oral Questions

Mr. Speaker, here is where we have led Canadians on the defence side alone: joint support ships, 3,5…

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Speech
Jun 5, 2026
The Economy

Oral Questions

Madam Speaker, I have never seen this in my 22 years in the House. I have never heard such good news…

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Speech
Jun 4, 2026
The Economy

Oral Questions

Mr. Speaker, what we are listening for is something rational, something thoughtful, something cohere…

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Speech
Jun 3, 2026
The Economy

Oral Questions

Mr. Speaker, what Canadians are hearing here is not the sound of fury. It is the sound of nothing. H…

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Speech
Jun 2, 2026
The Economy

Oral Questions

Mr. Speaker, the Leader of the Opposition has some kind of phony and artificial narrative. I do not …

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Speech
Jun 1, 2026
The Economy

Oral Questions

Mr. Speaker, the Leader of the Opposition should take note of some of the facts. For example, 3,500 …

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Speech
Jun 1, 2026
The Economy

Oral Questions

Mr. Speaker, I am glad the member for Fort McMurray—Cold Lake rose to ask the question. It is import…

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May 2026

5
Speech
May 27, 2026
Aerospace Industry

Oral Questions

Mr. Speaker, I have really good news. Today we announced our commitment to procure the GlobalEye, Sa…

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Speech
May 27, 2026
Aerospace Industry

Oral Questions

Mr. Speaker, they do not want to hear them, but here are the facts: enhanced recruitment, up 61%, th…

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Speech
May 27, 2026
National Defence

Oral Questions

Mr. Speaker, our government is taking action to ensure that Canadians can continue—

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Speech
May 27, 2026
National Defence

Oral Questions

Mr. Speaker, our government is taking action to ensure that Canadians can continue to enjoy the icon…

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Speech
May 27, 2026
National Defence

Oral Questions

Mr. Speaker, what we will not do on this side of the House is take our lead from social media sites.…

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February 2026

2
Lobbying
Feb 28, 2026

Members of the House of Commons

200 communications with 140 clients

Top clients: [{"name": "University of Ottawa", "count": 8}, {"name": "PEMBINA INSTITUTE", "co…

Lobbying
Feb 18, 2026

National Defence (DND)

5 communications with 2 clients

Top clients: [{"name": "University of Alberta", "count": 3}, {"name": "Vancouver Shipyards Co…

September 2025

1
Bill
Sep 26, 2025
Report stage (House)

C-11Military Justice System Modernization Act

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February 2022

1
Bill
Feb 7, 2022
Third reading (Senate)

C-232Arab Heritage Month Act

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October 2013

1
Bill
Oct 24, 2013
Second reading (House)

C-544Elimination of Partisan Government Advertising Act

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March 2010

1
Bill
Mar 3, 2010
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-555Telecommunications Transparency and Fairness Act

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October 2009

1
Bill
Oct 29, 2009
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-555Telecommunications Transparency and Fairness Act

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June 2008

1
Bill
Jun 2, 2008
Second reading (House)

C-555Telecommunications Clarity and Fairness Act

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