Parm Bains

Parm Bains

Richmond East—Steveston, British Columbia
Liberal
MP since 2021
307 lobbying meetings
183 companies
LOW lobbying exposure
Speeches: 139more than 36% of MPs
Lobbying meetings: 307top 32% of MPs
Companies: 183top 23% of MPs
Riding of Richmond East—Steveston
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In the 90 days to August 7, 2026, 18 organizations lobbied Parm Bains across 21 meetings — most often about Economic Development. The most frequent visitor was Internet Service Provider Coalition (3 meetings, via Gerald Kerr-Wilson of Fasken Martineau DuMoulin LLP), whose registration says it seeks Engage the government about regulations under the Copyright Act relating to breach of notice obligations. That's more than the average MP, who had 8 meetings over the same period.

Based on federal lobbying registry data to August 7, 2026

Who's lobbying Parm

Individual meeting records from the federal lobbying registry

DateOrganizationSubjects
2026-07-31Real Estate Foundation BCNatural Resources
2026-06-25Vancouver International Airport AuthorityEmployment and Training; International Relations; International Trade; Science and Technology; Transportation
2026-06-19Vancouver International Airport AuthorityInternational Relations; International Trade; Transportation; International Development; Economic Development
2026-06-17British Columbia Institute of TechnologyEmployment and Training; Budget; Education
2026-06-09Internet Service Provider CoalitionTelecommunications; Intellectual Property
2026-06-04BC Real Estate AssociationHousing
2026-06-02BC Securities CommissionFinancial Institutions; Industry; Justice and Law Enforcement; Consumer Issues
2026-06-01Motion Picture Association - CanadaTelecommunications; International Relations; International Trade; Arts and Culture; Economic Development
2026-05-29MHI RJ Aviation ULCGovernment Procurement; Science and Technology; Research and Development; Economic Development; Defence
2026-05-28CANADIAN IMPERIAL BANK OF COMMERCE ( CIBC)Financial Institutions; Immigration; International Trade; Justice and Law Enforcement; Labour
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Career Activity Summary

Parm Bains spoke 139 times in Parliament, mostly about Business of Supply, National Framework on Skilled Trades and Labour Mobility Act, and Indigenous Affairs. Parm was lobbied in 307 meetings by 183 organizations, including Vancouver International Airport Authority, BC Dairy Association, and Montrose Property Holdings Ltd.. Parm participated in 1085 parliamentary votes. The top lobbying subject was Economic Development.

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

Lobbying Meetings
307
Companies
183
Speeches
139
Bills Sponsored
1

Committee Memberships

Industry and Technology
Member

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Top Lobbying Clients

Companies with the most meetings with this MP

Vancouver International Airport Authority
Employment and Training; Industry; Infrastructure; International Relations; International Trade
10 meetings
BC Dairy Association
Environment; Health; Industry; International Trade; Agriculture
8 meetings
Montrose Property Holdings Ltd.
Environment; Economic Development
7 meetings
Woodfibre Management Ltd.
Environment; Industry; Taxation and Finance; Economic Development; Natural Resources
6 meetings
First Call Child and Youth Advocacy Society
Justice and Law Enforcement; Budget; Child Services
6 meetings
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Recent Speeches

2026-05-07
Business of Supply
Government Orders

Mr. Speaker, I appreciate the opportunity to speak today on the matter of the Cowichan court decision, as it has understandably raised questions in th…

2026-05-07
Business of Supply
Government Orders

Mr. Speaker, I think that if we listened to colleagues who spoke earlier, the fearmongering we are talking about has to do with what the members oppos…

2026-05-07
Business of Supply
Government Orders

Mr. Speaker, I want to thank the member for his hard work on this issue as well. With respect to the other members who are involved, the concerns are …

2026-05-07
Business of Supply
Government Orders

Mr. Speaker, as I stated in my speech, in 2017, the federal government applied to the court to make sure that they notify the residents. If we look at…

2026-05-07
Business of Supply
Government Orders

Mr. Speaker, I talked about the Prime Minister taking responsibility to make sure Canadians know what our position as a federal government is, that we…

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Bills Sponsored

C-266National Framework on Skilled Trades and Labour Mobility Act
Second reading (House)

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Recent activity

22 activities across speeches, bills, and lobbying communications.

May 2026

5
Speech
May 7, 2026
Business of Supply

Government Orders

Mr. Speaker, I appreciate the opportunity to speak today on the matter of the Cowichan court decisio…

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Speech
May 7, 2026
Business of Supply

Government Orders

Mr. Speaker, I think that if we listened to colleagues who spoke earlier, the fearmongering we are t…

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Speech
May 7, 2026
Business of Supply

Government Orders

Mr. Speaker, I want to thank the member for his hard work on this issue as well. With respect to the…

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Speech
May 7, 2026
Business of Supply

Government Orders

Mr. Speaker, as I stated in my speech, in 2017, the federal government applied to the court to make …

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Speech
May 7, 2026
Business of Supply

Government Orders

Mr. Speaker, I talked about the Prime Minister taking responsibility to make sure Canadians know wha…

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April 2026

6
Speech
Apr 29, 2026
Indigenous Affairs

Oral Questions

Mr. Speaker, respecting the spirit of truth and reconciliation, Richmond residents in my hometown ar…

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Speech
Apr 23, 2026
National Framework on Skilled Trades and…

Private Members' Business

moved that Bill C-266, An Act to establish a national framework respecting skilled trades and labour…

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Apr 23, 2026
National Framework on Skilled Trades and…

Private Members' Business

Mr. Speaker, the member has been part of the opposition for many years and was previously in governm…

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Apr 23, 2026
National Framework on Skilled Trades and…

Private Members' Business

Mr. Speaker, I am surprised to hear that the member believes that things are working well between pr…

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Apr 23, 2026
National Framework on Skilled Trades and…

Private Members' Business

Mr. Speaker, I thank the member for seconding the motion and for talking about young people. This is…

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Speech
Apr 15, 2026
The Economy

Oral Questions

Mr. Speaker, global conflicts and chaotic and irrational decision-making with critical oil supply ch…

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March 2026

5
Lobbying
Mar 17, 2026

House of Commons

257 communications with 158 clients

Top clients: [{"name": "Montrose Property Holdings Ltd.", "count": 9}, {"name": "BC Dairy Ass…

Speech
Mar 12, 2026
World Kidney Day

Statements by Members

Mr. Speaker, representatives of the Kidney Foundation of Canada are on the Hill this week. March 12 …

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Speech
Mar 11, 2026
International Trade

Oral Questions

Mr. Speaker, in 2025, the port of Vancouver had a record-breaking year for exports, moving more Cana…

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Speech
Mar 11, 2026
National Framework on Skilled Trades and…

Routine Proceedings

moved for leave to introduce Bill C-266, An Act to establish a national framework respecting skilled…

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Bill
Mar 11, 2026
Second reading (House)

C-266National Framework on Skilled Trades and Labour Mobility Act

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February 2026

6
Speech
Feb 10, 2026
Business of Supply

Government Orders

Mr. Speaker, I want to thank the member for all of his hard work, especially on this topic and the c…

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Speech
Feb 10, 2026
Business of Supply

Government Orders

Mr. Speaker, I will be sharing my time with the member for St. Catharines. Today, I will focus on ho…

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Speech
Feb 10, 2026
Business of Supply

Government Orders

Mr. Speaker, I heard from the member across—

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Speech
Feb 10, 2026
Business of Supply

Government Orders

Mr. Speaker, the member talked about how we talk tough, but we are doing more than just talking toug…

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Speech
Feb 10, 2026
Business of Supply

Government Orders

Mr. Speaker, I talked about how criminals adapt fast and how we have to stay ahead. Many of the meas…

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Speech
Feb 10, 2026
Business of Supply

Government Orders

Mr. Speaker, whether the member likes it or not, Bill C-16 reinstates mandatory minimum sentences.

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