John Nater
In the 90 days to September 18, 2026, 1 organization lobbied John Nater across 1 meeting — most often about Taxation and Finance. The most frequent visitor was Canadian Propane Association (1 meeting, via their in-house lobbyist Shannon Watt). Its registration describes the goal as “Discussions with government officials regarding the national electricity strategy and the role of propane, renewable propane and rDME in…”. That's fewer than the average MP, who had 6 meetings over the same period.
Based on federal lobbying registry data to September 18, 2026
In the House · Sep 21–25
John Nater this week
- No speeches in the House · the average MP spoke 4 times
- FORC-266, second reading — Establish a national framework respecting skilled trades and labour mobility · passed 295–21
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How John Nater actually voted
Their recorded positions on the issues Canadians care about — pulled straight from the parliamentary record.
- 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 Against
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 Against
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
- Voted Against
Criminal Justice
Hate propaganda, hate crime and access to religious or cultural places
C-9 · Jun 2026 · Passed · Tell your MP what you think
- Voted Against
Criminal Justice
Child protection, gender-based violence, delays and other measures
C-16 · Jun 2026 · Passed · Tell your MP what you think
Overall leanings
100%
voted with the Conservative line this Parliament
97%
vote attendance (169/174, missed 5)
Who’s in John’s ear
294
lobbying meetings
154
companies & groups
381
speeches in Parliament
Top lobbying relationship: Dairy Farmers of Ontario — met 22 times · most lobbied on Agriculture.
See who’s lobbying John →Who's lobbying John
Individual meeting records from the federal lobbying registry
| Date | Organization | |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-14 | Canadian Propane Association | |
| 2026-05-07 | Stratford Shakespearean Festival of Canada | |
| 2026-04-10 | Grain Farmers of Ontario | |
| 2026-03-10 | Ontario Federation of Agriculture | |
| 2026-02-25 | Canadian Vehicle Manufacturers' Association |
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Top Lobbying Clients
Companies with the most meetings with this MP
What John talks about
- Online Streaming Act32 speeches · 2022
- Food Day in Canada Act15 speeches · 2022–2023
- Canadian Heritage14 speeches · 2021–2022
- Online News Act12 speeches · 2022
- Criminal Code6 speeches · 2021–2023
Recent Speeches
I remind the member to address his answer to the Chair.
I will just remind everyone that members are to speak through the Chair. Questions and comments, the hon. member for Saanich—Gulf Islands.
The hon. member for Calgary Crowfoot.
The hon. member for Edmonton Southeast.
Questions and comments. The hon. member for Edmonton Strathcona has the floor.
Bills Sponsored
Recent activity
24 activities across speeches, bills, and lobbying communications.
September 2026
Government Orders
I remind the member to address his answer to the Chair.
Government Orders
I will just remind everyone that members are to speak through the Chair. Questions and comments, the hon. member for Saanich—Gulf Islands.
Government Orders
The hon. member for Calgary Crowfoot.
Government Orders
The hon. member for Edmonton Southeast.
Government Orders
Questions and comments. The hon. member for Edmonton Strathcona has the floor.
Government Orders
Does the hon. member have unanimous consent?
Government Orders
I would like to remind members that they may not use the name of a member, or even that of the Prime Minister, in the House. We will now move on to questions and comments. The hon. Minister of Transpo… Read full speechShow less
I would like to remind members that they may not use the name of a member, or even that of the Prime Minister, in the House. We will now move on to questions and comments. The hon. Minister of Transport has the floor.
Government Orders
It is my duty, pursuant to Standing Order 38, to inform the House that the questions to be raised at the time of adjournment this evening are as follows: the hon. member for Courtenay—Alberni, Health;… Read full speechShow less
It is my duty, pursuant to Standing Order 38, to inform the House that the questions to be raised at the time of adjournment this evening are as follows: the hon. member for Courtenay—Alberni, Health; the hon. member for Peace River—Westlock, International Trade; the hon. member for Calgary Centre, Finance.
Government Orders
I have to give the member some time to respond. The hon. member for Joliette—Manawan.
Government Orders
I thank the hon. member for his comment. Members have some leeway in their speeches, but I am certain that the hon. member for Beauport—Limoilou will get to the bill before us. The hon. member may con… Read full speechShow less
I thank the hon. member for his comment. Members have some leeway in their speeches, but I am certain that the hon. member for Beauport—Limoilou will get to the bill before us. The hon. member may continue his speech.
Government Orders
I am afraid that I do have to interrupt the hon. member to proceed to private members' hour.
Private Members' Business
The hon. member for Dorval—Lachine—LaSalle has five minutes for her right of reply.
Private Members' Business
The question is on the motion. If a member participating in person wishes that the motion be carried or carried on division, or if a member of a recognized party participating in person wishes to requ… Read full speechShow less
The question is on the motion. If a member participating in person wishes that the motion be carried or carried on division, or if a member of a recognized party participating in person wishes to request a recorded division, I would invite them to rise and indicate it to the Chair.
Private Members' Business
I declare the motion carried on division. Accordingly, the bill stands referred to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights. (Motion agreed to, bill read the second time and referred to a co… Read full speechShow less
I declare the motion carried on division. Accordingly, the bill stands referred to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights. (Motion agreed to, bill read the second time and referred to a committee)
Private Members' Business
Is it agreed?
Government Orders
I would just remind the member to address questions through the Chair. The hon. member for Scarborough Southwest.
Government Orders
I will just remind the member not to use the names and only the titles. The hon. member.
Government Orders
Questions and comments. The hon. member for Yellowhead.
Government Orders
I will just remind the hon. member to address his comments through the Chair and not otherwise. Resuming debate. The hon. member for Québec Centre.
Government Orders
I would remind the hon. member to please address her comments through the Chair. The hon. member for Peace River—Westlock.
March 2026
House of Commons
287 communications with 151 clients
Top clients: [{"name": "Dairy Farmers of Ontario", "count": 22}, {"name": "Grain Farmers of O…