This version of the registration was submitted prior to the Lobbying Transparency Act coming into force on May 4, 2020. Due to different information requirements at that time, the registration is presented in the following format.
Registration ID: 32590516
Submitted by lobbyist on: July 25, 2017 02:36:53 PM
Accepted by Registrar on: July 25, 2017 03:01:21 PM
Lobbyist Information
| Lalonde, Jarett |
| 50 O'Connor Street Suite 901 | |
|
Ottawa, ON, K1P 6L2
|
613-316-8473 |
| Canada |
BC Public Office Background
| Public Office Title | Description of Role | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| Political Staff | Executive Assistant, Office of the Minister of Natural Gas Development, Minister Responsible for Housing, and Deputy Premier. Ministerial Assistant, Office of the Attorney General and Minister of Justice. Chief of Staff, Office of the Attorney General and Minister of Justice. | 06/24/2013 | 07/03/2015 |
Lobbyist Firm Information
| Global Public Affairs |
| 50 O'Connor Street Suite 901 | |
|
Ottawa, ON, K1P 6L2
|
613-316-8473 |
| Canada |
Client Information
| Merrco Payments Inc. |
| Merrco is an online payment processing solution for the sale of cannabis. With extensive payment processing experience in regulated and emerging industries, including lottery, Merrco offers a ¿compliance in a box¿ system solution for governments for the sale and distribution of cannabis. Merrco's technology can ensure federal and provincial government compliance through the application of e-commerce regulatory controls. |
| 326-11th Ave. SW Suite 602 | |
|
Calgary, AB, T2R 0C5
|
403-476-5726 |
| Canada |
Relevant Affiliates
Government or Government Agency Funding
Other Controlling or Directing Interests
Undertaking Information
| July 14, 2017 | |
| March 30, 2018 |
Lobbying Activities
Justice and Law Enforcement
Arranging meeting between an individual and a public office holder
Arranging introductory meetings on behalf of Merrco Payments in order to inform government of e-commerce solutions to the retail sale of cannabis.
Target Contacts
| Target Type | Name | Title or Constituency | Date Added |
|---|---|---|---|
| Staff of Minister | Minister of Attorney General | July 25, 2017 | |
| Minister | Eby, David | Minister of Attorney General | July 25, 2017 |
| Minister | Farnworth, Mike | Minister of Public Safety and Solicitor General | July 25, 2017 |
| Public Agency | Attorney General | November 6, 2017 | |
| Public Agency | Public Safety and Solicitor General | November 6, 2017 |
Liquor Control/Alcohol
Arranging meeting between an individual and a public office holder
Arranging introductory meetings on behalf of Merrco Payments in order to inform government of e-commerce solutions to the retail sale of cannabis.
Target Contacts
| Target Type | Name | Title or Constituency | Date Added |
|---|---|---|---|
| Public Agency | British Columbia Liquor Distribution Branch | January 9, 2018 |