Joanne Thompson

Joanne Thompson

St. John's East, Newfoundland and Labrador
Liberal
MP since 2021
Speeches since January 2021: 198 — more than 45% of MPs
Lobbying meetings since July 2008: 148 — more than 44% of MPs
Companies since July 2008: 101 — more than 48% of MPs

In the 90 days to October 1, 2026, 3 organizations lobbied Joanne Thompson across 4 meetings — most often about Telecommunications. The most frequent visitor was Ligado Networks Corp. (2 meetings, via Greg MacNeil of NorthStar Public Affairs Inc.). Its registration describes the goal as “Discussions with federal government officials regarding Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada's consultation on L-band…”. That's fewer than the average MP, who had 6 meetings over the same period.

Based on federal lobbying registry data to October 1, 2026

In the House · Oct 5–9

Joanne Thompson this week

“First of all, I will not play politics with issues as important as this. What I will say is that French officials confirmed that no new snow crab licence was issued.”
October 8, on Fisheries and Oceans

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How Joanne Thompson actually voted

Their recorded positions on the issues Canadians care about — pulled straight from the parliamentary record.

  • Voted Against

    Healthcare

    Medical assistance in dying

    C-218 · Oct 2026 · Failed · Tell your MP what you think

  • Voted For

    Healthcare

    Fifth report of the Standing Committee on Health

    Oct 2026 · Passed

  • Voted For

    Labour & Employment

    Establish a national framework respecting skilled trades and labour mobility

    C-266 · Sep 2026 · Passed · Tell your MP what you think

  • Voted For

    Economy & Taxation

    Implement certain provisions of the spring economic update tabled in Parliament on April 28, 2026

    C-30 · Jun 2026 · Passed · Tell your MP what you think

  • Voted For

    Housing

    Authorize certain payments to be made out of the Consolidated Revenue Fund for the purpose of improving housing supply

    C-26 · Jun 2026 · Passed · Tell your MP what you think

Overall leanings

Economy & Taxation: voted a mixtureLabour & Employment: generally voted againstCriminal Justice: generally voted forEnvironment & Climate: voted a mixtureDefence & Foreign Affairs: generally voted forHealthcare: generally voted for

100%

voted with the Liberal line this Parliament

100%

vote attendance (178/178)

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Who's lobbying Joanne

Individual meeting records from the federal lobbying registry

Organization
AST & Science, LLC2026-08-31 · Telecommunications
Canadian Propane Association2026-08-31 · Energy; Environment; Agriculture; Taxation and Finance; Transportation
Ligado Networks Corp.2026-08-31 · Telecommunications; Infrastructure; Regional Development
Students On Ice Foundation2026-06-19 · Employment and Training; Environment; Fisheries; Aboriginal Affairs; Regional Development
Mitsubishi Canada Ltd.2026-06-10 · Fisheries
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MP for St. John's East, Newfoundland and Labrador
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Top Lobbying Clients

Companies with the most meetings with this MP since July 2008

Environment; International Relations; Regional Development; Arts and Culture; Research and Development
6 meetings
Fisheries; Transportation
5 meetings
Environment; Internal Trade; Regional Development; Transportation; Climate
4 meetings
Energy; Environment; Taxation and Finance; Climate; Natural Resources
3 meetings
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What Joanne talks about

  • Fisheries and Oceans33 speeches · 2021–2026
  • The Economy32 speeches · 2025–2026
  • Taxation14 speeches · 2024–2026
  • Seniors9 speeches · 2022–2024
  • Pharmacare Act5 speeches · 2024
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Recent Speeches

2026-10-08
Fisheries and Oceans
Oral Questions
Mr. Speaker, first of all, I will not play politics with issues as important as this. What I will say is that French officials confirmed that no new snow crab licence was issued. What I will say to the member is that the residents and constituents in his riding reach out to me regularly to talk abou… Read full speech

Mr. Speaker, first of all, I will not play politics with issues as important as this. What I will say is that French officials confirmed that no new snow crab licence was issued. What I will say to the member is that the residents and constituents in his riding reach out to me regularly to talk about the things that matter: small craft harbours, the Churchill Falls agreement, the work on training our young people for Red Seal certifications, and on and on it goes. It is enough of the nonsense. We have work to do. Canadians know we need to work together. The member needs to—

2026-10-08
Fisheries and Oceans
Oral Questions
Mr. Speaker, it is nice to hear the member stand in the House again. It has been a long time since we have heard from him. I want to take this opportunity to see if he still believes that our school nutrition program is garbage. Let me remind him that we are facing a time in our country when we need… Read full speech

Mr. Speaker, it is nice to hear the member stand in the House again. It has been a long time since we have heard from him. I want to take this opportunity to see if he still believes that our school nutrition program is garbage. Let me remind him that we are facing a time in our country when we need to come together. Newfoundlanders and Labradorians understand this. The constituents in his riding understand this. It is a shame that he still has to play cheap politics.

2026-10-08
Fisheries and Oceans
Oral Questions
Mr. Speaker, I would like to remind my colleague across the aisle that I work in dialogue and actually have very strong relationships with the fishery sector in Newfoundland and Labrador. I certainly do not need lessons on how to speak with people from the member, but I will remind him that we are d… Read full speech

Mr. Speaker, I would like to remind my colleague across the aisle that I work in dialogue and actually have very strong relationships with the fishery sector in Newfoundland and Labrador. I certainly do not need lessons on how to speak with people from the member, but I will remind him that we are doing the work that Canadians have asked us to do. We are meeting this moment with strong strategies and programs that work, and we are meeting it in relationship and in dialogue with the people who need us to work alongside them. This rhetoric is not doing anyone any benefit.

2026-10-08
The Environment
Oral Questions
Mr. Speaker, I thank the hon. member for her passion for ocean protection. She is right. Canada is stepping up as a global leader. Recently, I joined the Prime Minister as he announced the start of Canada's oceans strategy, with more than $1.2 billion in new funding to strengthen marine safety, rein… Read full speech

Mr. Speaker, I thank the hon. member for her passion for ocean protection. She is right. Canada is stepping up as a global leader. Recently, I joined the Prime Minister as he announced the start of Canada's oceans strategy, with more than $1.2 billion in new funding to strengthen marine safety, reinforce our fisheries and build a stronger, more sustainable ocean economy. We are not done there. In May, Canada will host the Our Ocean Conference. I look forward to welcoming all of Canada to Halifax.

2026-10-08
Fisheries and Oceans
Oral Questions
Mr. Speaker, our government understands the importance of salmon to communities on Canada's west coast. The government's interdepartmental task force has conducted over 120 engagements with first nations and stakeholders. The government is reviewing the different perspectives to consider how best to… Read full speech

Mr. Speaker, our government understands the importance of salmon to communities on Canada's west coast. The government's interdepartmental task force has conducted over 120 engagements with first nations and stakeholders. The government is reviewing the different perspectives to consider how best to move forward on sustainable aquaculture in British Columbia.

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