Shafqat Ali
In the 90 days to October 1, 2026, 3 organizations lobbied Shafqat Ali across 3 meetings — most often about Infrastructure. The most frequent visitor was University of Calgary (1 meeting, via their in-house lobbyist Edward McCauley). Its registration describes the goal as “Support for new research and campus infrastructure”. That's fewer than the average MP, who had 6 meetings over the same period.
Based on federal lobbying registry data to October 1, 2026
In the House · Oct 5–9
Shafqat Ali this week
- No speeches in the House · the average MP spoke 5 times
- FORC-39, second reading — Respecting certain measures to strengthen the economy · passed 296–26
- AGAINSTC-218, second reading — Medical assistance in dying · defeated 141–187
- AGAINSTOpposition Motion (Diesel prices) · defeated 133–196
- FORFifth report of the Standing Committee on Health · passed 196–132
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How Shafqat Ali actually voted
Their recorded positions on the issues Canadians care about — pulled straight from the parliamentary record.
- Voted Against
- Voted For
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 For
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 For
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
100%
voted with the Liberal line this Parliament
99%
vote attendance (177/178, missed 1)
Who's lobbying Shafqat
Individual meeting records from the federal lobbying registry
| Organization | |
|---|---|
| University of Calgary2026-08-27 · Infrastructure; Science and Technology; Research and Development | |
| York University2026-08-10 · Health; Infrastructure | |
| CANADIAN HEALTH FOOD ASSOCIATION2026-07-08 · Health | |
| Canadian Association of Professional Employees2026-06-25 · Employment and Training; Government Procurement; Labour; Transportation; Budget | |
| The Professional Institute for the Public Service of Canada2026-06-25 · Employment and Training; Environment; Fisheries; Government Procurement; Health |
Write to Shafqat Ali
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Other ways to reach Shafqat
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 shafqat.ali@parl.gc.ca bounces, visit their Parliament profile.
Top Lobbying Clients
Companies with the most meetings with this MP since July 2008
What Shafqat talks about
- Main Estimates, 2025-267 speeches · 2025
- Main Estimates, 2026-277 speeches · 2026
- Finance6 speeches · 2025
- Access to Information5 speeches · 2026
- Budget 2025 Implementation Act, No. 15 speeches · 2025
Recent Speeches
Mr. Speaker, we believe that transparency and accountability are fundamental to a strong democracy. As the President of the Treasury Board, I am committed to ensuring that Canadians can access government information in a timely and effective manner. We have launched a consultation paper as part of t… Read full speechShow less
Mr. Speaker, we believe that transparency and accountability are fundamental to a strong democracy. As the President of the Treasury Board, I am committed to ensuring that Canadians can access government information in a timely and effective manner. We have launched a consultation paper as part of the process to make the access to information system better. My colleague's comments were part of those consultations.
Mr. Speaker, I do not know what the question was, but as the President of the Treasury Board—
Mr. Speaker, my hon. colleague made a statement, but there was no question in that statement. As the President of the Treasury Board, I strongly support the government's efforts to improve and modernize the access to information process. Access to information is a fundamental part of ensuring transp… Read full speechShow less
Mr. Speaker, my hon. colleague made a statement, but there was no question in that statement. As the President of the Treasury Board, I strongly support the government's efforts to improve and modernize the access to information process. Access to information is a fundamental part of ensuring transparency and accountability for Canadians. That is why last March we launched a review of the Access to Information Act. We have provided Library and Archives—
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. We have awarded Library and Archives Canada with a permanent funding increase of approximately $20 million per year to support its access to information system.
Mr. Speaker, Canada's new government believes in transparency, accountability and fairness. As the President of the Treasury Board, I have been meeting with government agents, including the Information Commissioner. We have launched consultations to modernize the access to information system. I than… Read full speechShow less
Mr. Speaker, Canada's new government believes in transparency, accountability and fairness. As the President of the Treasury Board, I have been meeting with government agents, including the Information Commissioner. We have launched consultations to modernize the access to information system. I thank all the government agents, including the Information Commissioner, for their work to hold the government to account.
Bills Sponsored
7 since 2001, latest 5 shown
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