John Nater

John Nater

Conservative
MP since 2015
Speeches since January 2021: 381 — top 33% of MPs
Lobbying meetings since July 2008: 294 — top 34% of MPs
Companies since July 2008: 154 — top 35% of MPs

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 · Oct 5–6

John Nater this week

  • No speeches in the House · the average MP spoke 2 times
  • FORC-218, second reading — Medical assistance in dying · defeated 141–187
  • FOROpposition Motion (Diesel prices) · defeated 133–196
  • AGAINSTFifth report of the Standing Committee on Health · passed 196–132

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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

    Healthcare

    Medical assistance in dying

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

  • Voted Against

    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 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

Overall leanings

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

100%

voted with the Conservative line this Parliament

97%

vote attendance (172/177, missed 5)

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Who's lobbying John

Individual meeting records from the federal lobbying registry

DateOrganization
2026-07-14Canadian Propane Association
2026-05-07Stratford Shakespearean Festival of Canada
2026-04-10Grain Farmers of Ontario
2026-03-10Ontario Federation of Agriculture
2026-02-25Canadian Vehicle Manufacturers' Association
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Write to John Nater

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Other ways to reach John

MP for Perth—Wellington, Ontario

613-992-4211 is the House of Commons switchboard — ask to be connected to your MP's office. For constituency office contact details, or if john.nater@parl.gc.ca bounces, visit their Parliament profile.

Top Lobbying Clients

Companies with the most meetings with this MP since July 2008

Environment; Health; Industry; Internal Trade; International Trade
22 meetings
International Relations; International Trade; Agriculture; Research and Development; Climate
12 meetings
Environment; Health; Industry; Infrastructure; International Trade
10 meetings
7 meetings
Industry; Internal Trade; International Trade; Labour; Agriculture
6 meetings
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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
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Recent Speeches

2026-10-06
Business of Supply
Government Orders

The hon. member for Bow River.

2026-10-06
Business of Supply
Government Orders

We will now resume questions and comments. The hon. member for Québec Centre has the floor.

2026-10-06
Business of Supply
Government Orders

It being 5.30 p.m., pursuant to an order made on Monday, October 5, it is my duty to interrupt the proceedings and put forthwith every question necessary to dispose of the business of supply. The question is on the motion. Shall I dispense?

2026-10-06
Business of Supply
Government Orders

[Chair read text of motion to House] 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.

2026-10-06
Business of Supply
Government Orders

Pursuant to Standing Order 45, the recorded division stands deferred until Wednesday, October 7, at the expiry of the time provided for Oral Questions.

1,970 speeches since January 2021: topics and latest →

Bills Sponsored

3 since 2001

C-219An Act to amend the Criminal Code (sexual exploitation)
Second reading (House)
C-219An Act to amend the Criminal Code (sexual exploitation)
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-424An Act to amend the Criminal Code (sexual exploitation)
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)