John Nater

John Nater

Write to John613-992-4211john.nater@parl.gc.ca
Conservative
MP since 2015
Speeches: 381 — top 31% of MPs
Lobbying meetings: 294 — top 33% of MPs
Companies: 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 · Sep 21–25

John Nater this week

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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

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

100%

voted with the Conservative line this Parliament

97%

vote attendance (169/174, missed 5)

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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.

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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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MP for Perth—Wellington, Ontario

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Top Lobbying Clients

Companies with the most meetings with this MP

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

2026-09-24
Building Canada Strong Act
Government Orders

I remind the member to address his answer to the Chair.

2026-09-24
Building Canada Strong Act
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.

2026-09-24
Building Canada Strong Act
Government Orders

The hon. member for Calgary Crowfoot.

2026-09-24
Building Canada Strong Act
Government Orders

The hon. member for Edmonton Southeast.

2026-09-23
Building Canada Strong Act
Government Orders

Questions and comments. The hon. member for Edmonton Strathcona has the floor.

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Bills Sponsored

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)

Recent activity

24 activities across speeches, bills, and lobbying communications.

September 2026

20
Speech
Sep 24, 2026
Building Canada Strong Act

Government Orders

I remind the member to address his answer to the Chair.

Speech
Sep 24, 2026
Building Canada Strong Act

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.

Speech
Sep 24, 2026
Building Canada Strong Act

Government Orders

The hon. member for Calgary Crowfoot.

Speech
Sep 24, 2026
Building Canada Strong Act

Government Orders

The hon. member for Edmonton Southeast.

Speech
Sep 23, 2026
Building Canada Strong Act

Government Orders

Questions and comments. The hon. member for Edmonton Strathcona has the floor.

Speech
Sep 23, 2026
Building Canada Strong Act

Government Orders

Does the hon. member have unanimous consent?

Speech
Sep 23, 2026
Building Canada Strong Act

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 speech

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.

Speech
Sep 23, 2026
Building Canada Strong Act

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 speech

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.

Speech
Sep 23, 2026
Building Canada Strong Act

Government Orders

I have to give the member some time to respond. The hon. member for Joliette—Manawan.

Speech
Sep 23, 2026
Building Canada Strong Act

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 speech

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.

Speech
Sep 22, 2026
Canadian Fuel Affordability Act

Government Orders

I am afraid that I do have to interrupt the hon. member to proceed to private members' hour.

Speech
Sep 22, 2026
Jury Duty Appreciation Week Act

Private Members' Business

The hon. member for Dorval—Lachine—LaSalle has five minutes for her right of reply.

Speech
Sep 22, 2026
Jury Duty Appreciation Week Act

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 speech

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.

Speech
Sep 22, 2026
Jury Duty Appreciation Week Act

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 speech

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)

Speech
Sep 22, 2026
Jury Duty Appreciation Week Act

Private Members' Business

Is it agreed?

Speech
Sep 22, 2026
Canadian Fuel Affordability Act

Government Orders

I would just remind the member to address questions through the Chair. The hon. member for Scarborough Southwest.

Speech
Sep 22, 2026
Canadian Fuel Affordability Act

Government Orders

I will just remind the member not to use the names and only the titles. The hon. member.

Speech
Sep 22, 2026
Canadian Fuel Affordability Act

Government Orders

Questions and comments. The hon. member for Yellowhead.

Speech
Sep 22, 2026
Canadian Fuel Affordability Act

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.

Speech
Sep 22, 2026
Canadian Fuel Affordability Act

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

1
Lobbying
Mar 10, 2026

House of Commons

287 communications with 151 clients

Top clients: [{"name": "Dairy Farmers of Ontario", "count": 22}, {"name": "Grain Farmers of O…

September 2020

1
Bill
Sep 23, 2020
Second reading (House)

C-219 — An Act to amend the Criminal Code (sexual exploitation)

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February 2020

1
Bill
Feb 25, 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-219 — An Act to amend the Criminal Code (sexual exploitation)

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January 2019

1
Bill
Jan 28, 2019
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-424 — An Act to amend the Criminal Code (sexual exploitation)

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