Mel Arnold

Mel Arnold

Conservative
MP since 2015
333 lobbying meetings
161 companies
LOW lobbying exposure
Speeches: 401top 30% of MPs
Lobbying meetings: 333top 28% of MPs
Companies: 161top 30% of MPs
Riding of Kamloops—Shuswap—Central Rockies
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In the 90 days to August 7, 2026, 8 organizations lobbied Mel Arnold across 8 meetings — most often about Fisheries. The most frequent visitor was Canadian Wildlife Federation (1 meeting, via Sean Southey), whose registration says it seeks Proposed amendments to the Pest Control Products Regulations with respect to The Regulations Amending the Pest Control Products Regulations (Strengthening the Regulation of Pest Control Products in Canada). That's about the same as the average MP, who had 8 meetings over the same period.

Based on federal lobbying registry data to August 7, 2026

Who's lobbying Mel

Individual meeting records from the federal lobbying registry

DateOrganizationSubjects
2026-06-09Canadian Wildlife FederationFisheries
2026-06-02Wolastoqey Nation in New BrunswickEmployment and Training; Environment; Fisheries; Aboriginal Affairs; Science and Technology
2026-06-02Canadian Life and Health Insurance Association Inc.Infrastructure; Taxation and Finance; Pensions
2026-06-02BC Salmon Purse Seine AssociationFisheries
2026-05-27Watershed Watch Salmon SocietyEnvironment; Fisheries; Animal Welfare
2026-05-26David Suzuki FoundationEnvironment; Fisheries; Budget
2026-05-26Pacific Salmon FoundationFisheries
2026-05-20Canadian Centre for Child Protection Inc.Health; Industry; Justice and Law Enforcement; Science and Technology; Privacy and Access to Information
2026-05-05Intuit CanadaIndustry; Small Business; Taxation and Finance; Research and Development; Consumer Issues
2026-04-28Intuit CanadaIndustry; Small Business; Taxation and Finance; Research and Development; Consumer Issues
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Career Activity Summary

Mel Arnold spoke 401 times in Parliament, mostly about Strong and Free Elections Act, Indigenous Affairs, and Business of Supply. Mel was lobbied in 333 meetings by 161 organizations, including BC Dairy Association, Tourism Industry Association of Canada, and fisheries council of canada. Mel participated in 1297 parliamentary votes. The top lobbying subject was Fisheries.

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

Lobbying Meetings
333
Companies
161
Speeches
401
Bills Sponsored
5

Committee Memberships

Fisheries and Oceans
Vice-Chair

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Top Lobbying Clients

Companies with the most meetings with this MP

BC Dairy Association
Environment; Fisheries; Health; Industry; Internal Trade
25 meetings
Tourism Industry Association of Canada
Employment and Training; Environment; Immigration; Industry; Infrastructure
10 meetings
fisheries council of canada
Environment; Fisheries; Health; Aboriginal Affairs; Industry
10 meetings
Canadian Aquaculture Industry Alliance
Environment; Fisheries; Aboriginal Affairs; Industry; International Trade
10 meetings
ELECTRICITY CANADA
Energy; Environment; Fisheries; Industry; Infrastructure
7 meetings
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Recent Speeches

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

Mr. Speaker, I thank the member opposite for his speech and actually admitting in his words that we are in “a bit of a challenging time for our countr…

2026-06-17
Petitions
Routine Proceedings

Mr. Speaker, I rise today to present two more petitions. These two are on the Liberals' failing firearms confiscation program. With nearly a $1-billio…

2026-06-16
Kevin Flynn
Statements by Members

Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the passing of long-time city councillor, regional district director and former chair Kevin Flynn. Kevin's lead…

2026-06-11
Fisheries and Oceans
Oral Questions

Mr. Speaker, again that was an answer that was not even close to the question. All parties acknowledge that the salmon allocation policy must be align…

2026-06-11
Strong and Free Elections Act
Government Orders

Mr. Speaker, after 11 summers in the House, it is interesting to see what happens, typically, every year in June, under this government. The Liberals …

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Bills Sponsored

C-221An Act to amend the Corrections and Conditional Release Act …
In committee (House)
C-291An Act to amend the Criminal Code and to make consequential …
Law (royal assent given)
C-347Canadian Search and Rescue Voluntary Service Medal 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-365An Act to amend the Criminal Code (firefighting equipment)
Defeated
C-467Royal Canadian Mounted Police 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)

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Recent activity

26 activities across speeches, bills, and lobbying communications.

June 2026

9
Speech
Jun 18, 2026
Spring Economic Update 2026 Implementati…

Government Orders

Mr. Speaker, I thank the member opposite for his speech and actually admitting in his words that we …

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Speech
Jun 17, 2026
Petitions

Routine Proceedings

Mr. Speaker, I rise today to present two more petitions. These two are on the Liberals' failing fire…

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Speech
Jun 16, 2026
Kevin Flynn

Statements by Members

Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the passing of long-time city councillor, regional district d…

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Speech
Jun 11, 2026
Fisheries and Oceans

Oral Questions

Mr. Speaker, again that was an answer that was not even close to the question. All parties acknowled…

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Speech
Jun 11, 2026
Strong and Free Elections Act

Government Orders

Mr. Speaker, after 11 summers in the House, it is interesting to see what happens, typically, every …

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Speech
Jun 11, 2026
Strong and Free Elections Act

Government Orders

Mr. Speaker, it is an honour to rise today as the elected representative for Kamloops—Shuswap—Centra…

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Speech
Jun 11, 2026
Strong and Free Elections Act

Government Orders

Mr. Speaker, if the member had been listening, she would have heard me speak about the third party f…

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Speech
Jun 11, 2026
Strong and Free Elections Act

Government Orders

Mr. Speaker, I appreciate that question on political financing. Prior to when I was elected, there w…

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Speech
Jun 4, 2026
Protecting Victims Act

Government Orders

Madam Chair, the minister opposite is arguing that debating the bill itself—

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May 2026

11
Speech
May 29, 2026
Affordability

Statements by Members

Mr. Speaker, the Liberal Prime Minister is the only G7 leader to push his country into a recession. …

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Speech
May 28, 2026
Indigenous Affairs

Adjournment Proceedings

Mr. Speaker, it is always an honour to rise in the House as the elected representative for Kamloops—…

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Speech
May 28, 2026
Indigenous Affairs

Adjournment Proceedings

Perfect, love it.

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Speech
May 28, 2026
Indigenous Affairs

Adjournment Proceedings

Mr. Speaker, I want to thank the member opposite for attempting to change the channel, but he really…

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Speech
May 8, 2026
Indigenous Affairs

Oral Questions

Mr. Speaker, because the Liberal government directed its lawyers to not argue property rights in the…

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Speech
May 7, 2026
Business of Supply

Government Orders

Mr. Speaker, I will be splitting my time with the member for Cowichan—Malahat—Langford. It is always…

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Speech
May 7, 2026
Business of Supply

Government Orders

Mr. Speaker, I want to again quote what the Prime Minister stated earlier this week in the House: “A…

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Speech
May 7, 2026
Business of Supply

Government Orders

Mr. Speaker, I appreciate the question from the Bloc member about whether this could be studied at t…

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Speech
May 7, 2026
Business of Supply

Government Orders

Mr. Speaker, the member for Cowichan—Malahat—Langford was referring to the risks of secret agreement…

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Speech
May 7, 2026
Taxation

Adjournment Proceedings

Mr. Speaker, on April 17, I asked the government a question, and the response provided by the Minist…

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Speech
May 7, 2026
Taxation

Adjournment Proceedings

Mr. Speaker, that was more preprocessed talking points from the minister's office and no real answer…

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March 2026

1
Lobbying
Mar 4, 2026

House of Commons

311 communications with 150 clients

Top clients: [{"name": "BC Dairy Association", "count": 23}, {"name": "Tourism Industry Assoc…

September 2025

1
Bill
Sep 17, 2025
In committee (House)

C-221An Act to amend the Corrections and Conditional Release Act (disclosure of information to victims)

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June 2022

1
Bill
Jun 17, 2022
Law (royal assent given)

C-291An Act to amend the Criminal Code and to make consequential amendments to other Acts (child sexual abuse and exploitation material)

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June 2019

1
Bill
Jun 20, 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-467Royal Canadian Mounted Police Day Act

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October 2017

1
Bill
Oct 3, 2017
Defeated

C-365An Act to amend the Criminal Code (firefighting equipment)

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April 2017

1
Bill
Apr 10, 2017
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-347Canadian Search and Rescue Voluntary Service Medal Act

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