Gord Johns

Gord Johns

Courtenay—Alberni, British Columbia
NDP
MP since 2015
421 lobbying meetings
195 companies
LOW lobbying exposure
Speeches: 1,307top 3% of MPs
Lobbying meetings: 421top 16% of MPs
Companies: 195top 20% of MPs
Riding of Courtenay—Alberni
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In the 90 days to August 7, 2026, 15 organizations lobbied Gord Johns across 17 meetings — most often about Health. The most frequent visitor was Forest Products Association of Canada (2 meetings, via Derek Nighbor), whose registration says it seeks Federal housing policies, programs, and regulatory frameworks affecting the supply and affordability of housing in Canada, including initiatives that support increased residential construction, innovative building approaches, and the use of Canadian wood products in sustainable…. 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 Gord

Individual meeting records from the federal lobbying registry

DateOrganizationSubjects
2026-07-14The College of Family Physicians of CanadaHealth; Taxation and Finance
2026-06-16Forest Products Association of CanadaForestry; Industry; International Trade; Economic Development
2026-06-16ALBERTA FOREST PRODUCTS ASSOCIATIONForestry; International Relations; International Trade; Natural Resources
2026-06-16Canadian Medical AssociationEmployment and Training; Health; Taxation and Finance; Budget; Climate
2026-06-10Mental Health Commission of CanadaHealth
2026-06-10Canadians for Justice and Peace in the Middle EastInternational Relations; International Trade; National Security/Security; Foreign Affairs; Defence
2026-06-09Canadian Produce Marketing AssociationHealth; Industry; Internal Trade; International Relations; International Trade
2026-06-08Canadian Chiropractic AssociationFinancial Institutions; Health; Aboriginal Affairs; Regional Development; Taxation and Finance
2026-06-08The Canadian Chiropractic AssociationHealth; Taxation and Finance
2026-06-04Heart and Stroke Foundation of CanadaHealth; Taxation and Finance; Federal-Provincial Relations
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Career Activity Summary

Gord Johns spoke 1307 times in Parliament, mostly about Petitions, Spring Economic Update 2026 Implementation Act, and Marine Transportation. Gord was lobbied in 421 meetings by 195 organizations, including Canadian Mental Health Association, Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB), and Tourism Industry Association of Canada. Gord participated in 1267 parliamentary votes. The top lobbying subject was Health.

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

Lobbying Meetings
421
Companies
195
Speeches
1,307
Bills Sponsored
16

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Top Lobbying Clients

Companies with the most meetings with this MP

Canadian Mental Health Association
Health; Justice and Law Enforcement; Taxation and Finance; Budget; Housing
23 meetings
Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB)
Employment and Training; Energy; Environment; Financial Institutions; Health
20 meetings
Tourism Industry Association of Canada
Tourism
16 meetings
Canadian Medical Association
Employment and Training; Health; Aboriginal Affairs; Science and Technology; Taxation and Finance
13 meetings
Paper Excellence Canada
Employment and Training; Energy; Environment; Fisheries; Forestry
12 meetings
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Recent Speeches

2026-06-18
Spring Economic Update 2026 Implementati…
Government Orders

Mr. Speaker, we recall that the United Nations special rapporteur warned that Canada's temporary foreign worker program can create conditions resembli…

2026-06-18
Spring Economic Update 2026 Implementati…
Government Orders

Mr. Speaker, as I highlighted earlier, a Port Alberni company was fined $429,000 for its violation in its treatment of migrant workers, and it was giv…

2026-06-18
Spring Economic Update 2026 Implementati…
Government Orders

Mr. Speaker, I want to bring us back to a part of the conversation in which my colleague talked about the government's removing regulations on dangero…

2026-06-17
Petitions
Routine Proceedings

Mr. Speaker, I want to thank all my colleagues for allowing that to happen. Today is Brain Injury Awareness Day. It is an honour to table this petitio…

2026-06-17
Petitions
Routine Proceedings

Mr. Speaker, it is an honour to table this petition to modernize federal ferry funding policies and provide fair, stable, long-term federal operationa…

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Bills Sponsored

C-256An Act to amend certain Acts in relation to survivor pension…
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-252Peacetime Service and Sacrifice Memorial Day 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-206National Strategy on Brain Injuries 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-211An Act to amend the Income Tax Act and the Canada Pension Pl…
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-215An Act to amend the Marine Liability Act (national strategy …
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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Recent activity

37 activities across speeches, bills, and lobbying communications.

June 2026

21
Speech
Jun 18, 2026
Spring Economic Update 2026 Implementati…

Government Orders

Mr. Speaker, we recall that the United Nations special rapporteur warned that Canada's temporary for…

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Speech
Jun 18, 2026
Spring Economic Update 2026 Implementati…

Government Orders

Mr. Speaker, as I highlighted earlier, a Port Alberni company was fined $429,000 for its violation i…

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Speech
Jun 18, 2026
Spring Economic Update 2026 Implementati…

Government Orders

Mr. Speaker, I want to bring us back to a part of the conversation in which my colleague talked abou…

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Speech
Jun 17, 2026
Petitions

Routine Proceedings

Mr. Speaker, I want to thank all my colleagues for allowing that to happen. Today is Brain Injury Aw…

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Speech
Jun 17, 2026
Petitions

Routine Proceedings

Mr. Speaker, it is an honour to table this petition to modernize federal ferry funding policies and …

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Speech
Jun 17, 2026
Petitions

Routine Proceedings

Mr. Speaker, it is an honour to table a petition to reverse the planned cuts of the 665 AAFC staff a…

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Speech
Jun 15, 2026
Brain Injury

Statements by Members

Mr. Speaker, June is Brain Injury Awareness Month, a time to recognize survivors, families, caregive…

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Speech
Jun 15, 2026
Government Business No. 12—Proceedings o…

Government Orders

Mr. Speaker, as my colleague well knows, in Atlantic Canada, they receive about $125 per person in o…

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Speech
Jun 15, 2026
Government Business No. 12—Proceedings o…

Government Orders

Mr. Speaker, I asked a Liberal colleague earlier today about ferry funding. I was explaining that th…

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Speech
Jun 12, 2026
Bail and Sentencing Reform Act

Government Orders

First, Mr. Speaker, no one is arguing the importance of this bill. However, there are Senate amendme…

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Speech
Jun 12, 2026
Petitions

Routine Proceedings

Mr. Speaker, it is an honour today to table a petition on behalf of constituents from my riding. It …

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Speech
Jun 11, 2026
Marine Transportation

Oral Questions

Mr. Speaker, Canada's national shipbuilding strategy focuses on building and maintaining vessels, bu…

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Speech
Jun 9, 2026
Build Canada Homes Act

Government Orders

Mr. Speaker, it is an honour and a privilege to be able to say a couple of kind words about my good …

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Speech
Jun 9, 2026
Build Canada Homes Act

Government Orders

Mr. Speaker, my colleague made some good points. The number one project in my riding for Build Canad…

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Speech
Jun 9, 2026
Protecting Victims Act

Government Orders

Mr. Speaker, I appreciate the opportunity to speak to this bill. Before I get started, I want to giv…

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Speech
Jun 9, 2026
Marine Transportation

Adjournment Proceedings

Mr. Speaker, here I am again, tonight, at the hour of 12:14 a.m. Fair ferry funding is a critical is…

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Speech
Jun 9, 2026
Protecting Victims Act

Government Orders

Mr. Speaker, I have a tremendous amount of respect for my colleague. The main concern that we have b…

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Speech
Jun 9, 2026
Marine Transportation

Adjournment Proceedings

Mr. Speaker, I first want to thank my colleague for staying up late tonight to show up for this impo…

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Speech
Jun 8, 2026
Indigenous Affairs

Oral Questions

Mr. Speaker, Alberta is considering several routes for a new diluted bitumen pipeline and export ter…

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Speech
Jun 5, 2026
Health

Oral Questions

Madam Speaker, five years ago, the Liberals promised to ban flavoured vaping products that appeal to…

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Bill
Jun 3, 2026
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-280Mental Health Parity Act

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March 2026

1
Lobbying
Mar 4, 2026

House of Commons

372 communications with 169 clients

Top clients: [{"name": "Canadian Mental Health Association", "count": 22}, {"name": "Canadian…

November 2025

1
Bill
Nov 7, 2025
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-256An Act to amend certain Acts in relation to survivor pension benefits

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October 2025

1
Bill
Oct 22, 2025
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-252Peacetime Service and Sacrifice Memorial Day Act

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June 2025

3
Bill
Jun 18, 2025
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-215An Act to amend the Marine Liability Act (national strategy respecting pollution caused by shipping container spills)

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Bill
Jun 17, 2025
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-211An Act to amend the Income Tax Act and the Canada Pension Plan (deeming provision)

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Bill
Jun 10, 2025
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-206National Strategy on Brain Injuries Act

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May 2025

1
Bill
May 29, 2025
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-201An Act to amend the Canada Health Act (mental, addictions and substance use health services)

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October 2024

1
Bill
Oct 10, 2024
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-414An Act to amend the Canada Health Act (mental, addictions and substance use health services)

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December 2022

1
Bill
Dec 8, 2022
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-310An Act to amend the Income Tax Act (volunteer firefighting and search and rescue volunteer tax credit)

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December 2021

1
Bill
Dec 15, 2021
Defeated

C-216Health-based Approach to Substance Use Act

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November 2021

1
Bill
Nov 25, 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-201An Act to amend the Income Tax Act (volunteer firefighting and search and rescue volunteer services)

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February 2021

1
Bill
Feb 4, 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-264An Act to amend the Income Tax Act (volunteer firefighting and search and rescue volunteer services)

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November 2020

1
Bill
Nov 27, 2020
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-257An Act to amend the Fisheries Act (closed containment aquaculture)

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September 2020

1
Bill
Sep 23, 2020
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-239National Cycling Strategy Act

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March 2020

1
Bill
Mar 11, 2020
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-239National Cycling Strategy Act

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October 2016

1
Bill
Oct 4, 2016
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-312National Cycling Strategy Act

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