Ernie Klassen

Ernie Klassen

South Surrey—White Rock, British Columbia
Liberal
MP since 2025
131 lobbying meetings
96 companies
LOW lobbying exposure
Speeches: 47more than 14% of MPs
Lobbying meetings: 131more than 40% of MPs
Companies: 96more than 46% of MPs
Riding of South Surrey—White Rock
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In the 90 days to August 7, 2026, 18 organizations lobbied Ernie Klassen across 20 meetings — most often about Economic Development. The most frequent visitor was Sacred Waters Development (3 meetings, via James Grant Barley of Strategies North Advisory Inc.), whose registration says it seeks Support planned housing developments in the Metro Vancouver Area through Build Canada Homes and GC Wood applications and related discussions. 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 Ernie

Individual meeting records from the federal lobbying registry

DateOrganizationSubjects
2026-07-31Real Estate Foundation BCNatural Resources
2026-06-17British Columbia Institute of TechnologyEmployment and Training; Budget; Education
2026-06-10Sacred Waters DevelopmentAboriginal Affairs; Housing; Economic Development; Natural Resources
2026-06-04Canadian Coastal Research SocietyFisheries; Economic Development
2026-06-04BC Salmon Purse Seine AssociationFisheries
2026-06-03Frontier Duty Free AssociationTaxation and Finance
2026-06-02GREENPEACE CANADAEnvironment
2026-06-02NATURE CANADAEnvironment
2026-06-02Ecojustice CanadaEnvironment
2026-06-02Alliance of Canadian Land TrustsEnvironment; Budget
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Career Activity Summary

Ernie Klassen spoke 47 times in Parliament, mostly about Business of Supply, Fisheries and Oceans, and The Economy. Ernie was lobbied in 131 meetings by 96 organizations, including Frontier Duty Free Association, Pacific Salmon Foundation, and Semiahmoo First Nation. Ernie participated in 173 parliamentary votes. The top lobbying subject was Economic Development.

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

Lobbying Meetings
131
Companies
96
Speeches
47
Bills Sponsored
0

Committee Memberships

Fisheries and Oceans
Member

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Top Lobbying Clients

Companies with the most meetings with this MP

Frontier Duty Free Association
International Trade; Small Business; Taxation and Finance; Tourism
6 meetings
Pacific Salmon Foundation
Environment; Fisheries; Budget
4 meetings
Semiahmoo First Nation
Energy; Environment; Fisheries; Aboriginal Affairs; Infrastructure
4 meetings
Mennonite Central Committee Canada
Justice and Law Enforcement; International Development; Climate; Foreign Affairs
3 meetings
Vancouver Shipyards Co. Ltd.
Industry; Defence
3 meetings
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Recent Speeches

2026-06-08
Pride
Statements by Members

Mr. Speaker, as we celebrate Pride season across Canada, we are reminded that the rights and freedoms many enjoy today should never be taken for grant…

2026-06-03
National AccessAbility Week
Statements by Members

Mr. Speaker, this week we celebrate National AccessAbility Week, which began in 1988. Inspired by Rick Hansen's Man in Motion World Tour, this week ho…

2026-05-27
Fisheries and Oceans
Adjournment Proceedings

Madam Speaker, I welcome the opportunity to address the issues raised by my colleague, the hon. member for Courtenay—Alberni. Fisheries and Oceans Can…

2026-05-27
Fisheries and Oceans
Adjournment Proceedings

Madam Speaker, the Government of Canada is committed to supporting and strengthening the economies of our coastal communities. Fishing is an important…

2026-05-26
Alex House
Statements by Members

Mr. Speaker, for over 100 years, Alex House in my riding of South Surrey—White Rock has been dedicated to empowering people to build and nurture a str…

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Recent activity

22 activities across speeches, bills, and lobbying communications.

June 2026

2
Speech
Jun 8, 2026
Pride

Statements by Members

Mr. Speaker, as we celebrate Pride season across Canada, we are reminded that the rights and freedom…

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Speech
Jun 3, 2026
National AccessAbility Week

Statements by Members

Mr. Speaker, this week we celebrate National AccessAbility Week, which began in 1988. Inspired by Ri…

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May 2026

11
Speech
May 27, 2026
Fisheries and Oceans

Adjournment Proceedings

Madam Speaker, I welcome the opportunity to address the issues raised by my colleague, the hon. memb…

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Speech
May 27, 2026
Fisheries and Oceans

Adjournment Proceedings

Madam Speaker, the Government of Canada is committed to supporting and strengthening the economies o…

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Speech
May 26, 2026
Alex House

Statements by Members

Mr. Speaker, for over 100 years, Alex House in my riding of South Surrey—White Rock has been dedicat…

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Speech
May 8, 2026
Diversity and Inclusion

Statements by Members

Mr. Speaker, in Canada, educators are working to ensure that our schools are places where all studen…

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Speech
May 7, 2026
Business of Supply

Government Orders

Mr. Speaker, I would like to use my time today to speak about the recent agreements that Canada sign…

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Speech
May 7, 2026
Business of Supply

Government Orders

Mr. Speaker, this motion misrepresents both the law and the government's position. It suggests that …

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Speech
May 7, 2026
Business of Supply

Government Orders

Mr. Speaker, protecting the certainty and integrity of private property rights remains a fundamental…

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Speech
May 7, 2026
Business of Supply

Government Orders

Mr. Speaker, preserving the certainty and stability of private property is of utmost importance. Thi…

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Speech
May 7, 2026
Business of Supply

Government Orders

Mr. Speaker, it is also important to be very clear about the Musqueam agreements. These agreements d…

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Speech
May 4, 2026
Moose Hide Campaign

Statements by Members

Mr. Speaker, in 2011, along British Columbia's Highway of Tears, a remote stretch of Highway 16 wher…

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Speech
May 1, 2026
Finance

Oral Questions

Madam Speaker, last week the minister was pleased to publish the “What We Heard” report from the foo…

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April 2026

7
Speech
Apr 30, 2026
Retirement Congratulations

Statements by Members

Mr. Speaker, Doug Tennant has dedicated more than 35 years to advancing inclusion for people with de…

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Speech
Apr 24, 2026
International Association of Fire Fighte…

Statements by Members

Mr. Speaker, earlier this week, Ottawa was proud to host the 33rd Canadian Legislative Conference of…

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Speech
Apr 23, 2026
The Economy

Adjournment Proceedings

Mr. Speaker, it sounds like the member is forgetting what his bill actually called for. It is a tax …

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Speech
Apr 23, 2026
The Economy

Adjournment Proceedings

Mr. Speaker, perhaps I can clarify something for my colleague across the floor. The private member's…

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Speech
Apr 16, 2026
Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms

Statements by Members

Mr. Speaker, tomorrow marks the 44th anniversary of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms. The…

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Speech
Apr 16, 2026
Fisheries and Oceans

Adjournment Proceedings

Mr. Speaker, I thank my colleague from my home province who also sits with me on the fisheries commi…

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Speech
Apr 16, 2026
Fisheries and Oceans

Adjournment Proceedings

Mr. Speaker, let me be clear. A revised salmon allocation policy will not take away any sector's acc…

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March 2026

1
Lobbying
Mar 19, 2026

House of Commons

82 communications with 62 clients

Top clients: [{"name": "Frontier Duty Free Association", "count": 4}, {"name": "Semiahmoo Fir…

December 2025

1
Lobbying
Dec 9, 2025

House of Commons

6 communications with 5 clients

Top clients: [{"name": "Council of Forest Industries", "count": 2}, {"name": "Community Livin…