Registration - Organization

Canadian Institute of Steel Construction / Rita Rahmati, President & CEO

Registration Information

Organization name: Canadian Institute of Steel Construction
Senior Officer Name: Rita Rahmati, President & CEO
Senior Officer Change History
Initial registration start date: 2023-11-28
Registration status: Active
Projected end date: No date provided
Registration number: 12419-5329

Associated Lobbying Activity Reports

Total number of Lobbying Activity Reports: 29

Lobbying Activity Reports - last 6 months: 13

Version 9 of 10 (2026-05-15 to 2026-08-01)

Registration versions:

Version 9 of 10 (2026-05-15 to 2026-08-01)

Lobbying Information

Subject Matter of the Lobbying Activities

Details Regarding the Identified Subject Matter

Will any of the lobbyists listed within this registration arrange a meeting between a public office holder and any other individual for the purpose of attempting to influence any of the matters listed below:

Yes

Specific Topics of Lobbying Communications	Intended Outcomes	Associated Subject Matters
Implementing minimum local fabrication rules for steel products in BC government construction projects can help secure stable, well-paying jobs, stimulate economic growth, and expedite response time following natural disasters such as earthquakes, floods, or fires. A local approach also reduces the carbon footprint associated with importing steel.	Development of any legislative proposal by the government of British Columbia, a Provincial entity or a member of the Legislative Assembly Introduction, amendment, passage or defeat of any Bill or resolution in or before the Legislative Assembly Development or enactment of any regulation, including the enactment of a regulation for the purposes of amending or repealing a regulation Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity Awarding, amendment or termination of any contract, grant or financial benefit by or on behalf of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity	Economic Development and Trade, Government Procurement, Infrastructure, Labour/Labour Relations
Innovation and Productivity Grants: Providing grants to support innovation and productivity in the steel industry.	Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity Awarding, amendment or termination of any contract, grant or financial benefit by or on behalf of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity	Economic Development and Trade, Finances and Budgets, Government Procurement, Industry, Infrastructure
Introductory and informational meeting regarding BC Hydro’s North Coast Transmission Line program, including discussion of steel demand, procurement timelines, and domestic supply capacity.	Awarding, amendment or termination of any contract, grant or financial benefit by or on behalf of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity	Energy, Industry, Infrastructure, Non-Profit Organization
Legislation for Construction Prompt Payment	Development of any legislative proposal by the government of British Columbia, a Provincial entity or a member of the Legislative Assembly Development or enactment of any regulation, including the enactment of a regulation for the purposes of amending or repealing a regulation	Economic Development and Trade, Employment and Training, Finances and Budgets, Government Procurement, Infrastructure, Small Business, Taxation and Finance, Transportation
Policy & programs recommendations supporting and retaining BC manufacturers in the province.	Development of any legislative proposal by the government of British Columbia, a Provincial entity or a member of the Legislative Assembly Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity Awarding, amendment or termination of any contract, grant or financial benefit by or on behalf of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity	Economic Development and Trade, Employment and Training, Finances and Budgets, Government Procurement, Industry, Infrastructure, Internal Trade, International Trade, Science and Technology

BC Ministries/Provincial Entities

B.C. Infrastructure Benefits Inc.
BC Transit
BC Transportation Financing Authority
British Columbia Hydro and Power Authority
Energy and Climate Solutions
Finance
Housing and Municipal Affairs
Infrastructure
Infrastructure BC Inc.
Jobs and Economic Growth
Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly
Office of the Premier
Parliamentary Secretary for Transit
Transportation and Transit

Organization Details

Senior Officer Name and Position during the Period of this Registration

Keanin Loomis, President & CEO

Organization Contact Information

Canadian Institute of Steel Construction

Address:
445 Apple Creek Boulevard
Suite 102
Markham, ON L3R 9X7
Canada

Description of Activities

The Canadian association for the steel construction industry.

Gifts or benefits provided by the organization

Gifts or Benefits Provided to Public Officer Holders
Name	Gift or Benefit Description	Circumstance	Date Promised	Value Promised	Date Given	Value Given
No Records

Contributors to the Lobbying Activity

No person or organization contributed over $1000CDN, within the preceding 12 months, toward the lobbying activity on behalf of the organization that has a direct interest in the outcome of the lobbying activity.

Government Funding in the Last 12 Months

Note: The requirement to provide all government funding requested in the last 12 months was no longer required after May 27, 2025.

Received Government Funding

The Received Government Funding table below is not intended to be additive. Adding all of the entries together does not necessarily provide an accurate sum of all government funding received. There may be redundancy (reporting of the same funding more than once) caused by overlap in the "Date/Period Received" between 2 or more entries.

Source of Government Funding	Funding Received	Date/Period Received
Ontario Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development	$821,654.00	2026-07-01 to 2027-06-30

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Other Entities (working together for the purposes of lobbying) Information

Canadian Institute of Steel Construction is not working together with any other entity for the purpose of lobbying.

Affiliates with a Direct Interest in the Outcome

Canadian Institute of Steel Construction does not have any affiliates that could have a direct interest in the outcome of the lobbying activities

Other Persons or Organizations with Direct Interests

The activities of Canadian Institute of Steel Construction are not controlled or directed by another person or organization with a direct interest in the outcome of this undertaking.

Lobbyists Details

Lobbyists Employed by this Organization

Lobbyist

Contributions

Keanin Loomis
Subscribes to a Code of Conduct: No
Former Public Office Holder in BC: No

Lobbied or plans to lobby a member of the Legislative Assembly, including a Minister or Premier, on behalf of this organization, on or after 2024-09-21: Yes

Political: No
Sponsorship: No
Recall: No

Rita Rahmati
Subscribes to a Code of Conduct: No
Former Public Office Holder in BC: No

Lobbied or plans to lobby a member of the Legislative Assembly, including a Minister or Premier, on behalf of this organization, on or after 2024-09-21: Yes

Political: No
Sponsorship: No
Recall: No

Chris Weckesser
Subscribes to a Code of Conduct: No
Former Public Office Holder in BC: No

Lobbied or plans to lobby a member of the Legislative Assembly, including a Minister or Premier, on behalf of this organization, on or after 2024-09-21: Yes

Political: No
Sponsorship: No
Recall: No

Canadian Institute of Steel Construction

Name change history

Name change history
Name	From	To
Canadian Institute of Steel Construction	2023-11-28	current

Canadian Institute of Steel Construction

Senior Officer History
Senior Officer Name	From (YYYY-MM-DD)	To (YYYY-MM-DD)
Rita Rahmati	2026-08-01	Current
Keanin Loomis	2024-06-17	2026-08-01
Edward Whalen	2023-11-28	2024-06-17

Rita Rahmati, President & CEO (Organization)

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Designated Filers are required to submit a Lobbying Activity Report for each lobbying activity with a senior public officer holder. The name of the most senior paid officer (i.e. the designated filer) will appear on all in-house Lobbying Activity Reports, whether or not he/she participated in the activity.

Note: Lobbying Activity Reports are due on the 15^th day of each month for lobbying activities that took place in the previous month.

Results below are sorted by posted date, beginning with the most recent.

Results 1-29 of 29

Canadian Institute of Steel Construction
Organization

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Jonathan Dube, Acting Deputy Minister | Finance
Lobbying Activity date: 2026-05-28
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: Keanin Loomis
Posted date: 2026-06-12
Lobbying Activity number: 5329-52253 View Lobbying Activity Report
Canadian Institute of Steel Construction
Organization

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Tom McCarthy, Deputy Minister | Office of the Premier
Lobbying Activity date: 2026-05-28
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: Keanin Loomis
Posted date: 2026-06-12
Lobbying Activity number: 5329-52252 View Lobbying Activity Report
Canadian Institute of Steel Construction
Organization

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Jonathan Dube, Acting Deputy Minister | Finance
- Bobbi Plecas, Deputy Minister | Infrastructure
- Jeremy Hewitt, Assistant Deputy Minister, Policy and Legislation Division | Finance
- Sean La Guardia, Senior Executive Director | Finance
Lobbying Activity date: 2026-05-05
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: Chris Weckesser, Rita Rahmati
Posted date: 2026-06-12
Lobbying Activity number: 5329-52251 (amended from 5329-52250) View Lobbying Activity Report
Canadian Institute of Steel Construction
Organization

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Danielle Grbavac, Executive Director, Economic Strategy | Jobs and Economic Growth
- Emily Colombo, Regional Manager, Economic Strategy | Jobs and Economic Growth
- Brad Van Dyck, Senior Manager, Industry Initiatives | Jobs and Economic Growth
Lobbying Activity date: 2026-04-30
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: Chris Weckesser
Posted date: 2026-05-14
Lobbying Activity number: 5329-51416 View Lobbying Activity Report
Canadian Institute of Steel Construction
Organization

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Steve Anderson, Executive Director, Trade Policy | Jobs and Economic Growth
- Benjamin Kolisnyk, Director, Trade Policy | Jobs and Economic Growth
Lobbying Activity date: 2026-04-17
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: Chris Weckesser
Posted date: 2026-05-14
Lobbying Activity number: 5329-51412 View Lobbying Activity Report
Canadian Institute of Steel Construction
Organization

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Trevor Halford, Interim Leader of the Opposition | Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly
- Misty Van Popta, MLA for Langley-Walnut Grove | Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly
Lobbying Activity date: 2026-04-07
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: Chris Weckesser
Posted date: 2026-05-14
Lobbying Activity number: 5329-51408 View Lobbying Activity Report
Canadian Institute of Steel Construction
Organization

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Bill Earis, Director, Commercial/Contracts – Fraser River Tunnel Project | BC Transportation Financing Authority
- Ken Nash, Associate Project Director – George Massey Crossing | BC Transportation Financing Authority
- Jennifer Ng, Vice President, Project Services | BC Transportation Financing Authority
Lobbying Activity date: 2026-04-01
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: Chris Weckesser, Rita Rahmati
Posted date: 2026-05-14
Lobbying Activity number: 5329-51422 (amended from 5329-51421) View Lobbying Activity Report
Canadian Institute of Steel Construction
Organization

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Ravi Kalhon, Minister | Jobs and Economic Growth
- Steve Anderson, Executive Director, Trade Policy | Jobs and Economic Growth
- Braeden Mayer, Ministerial Advisory | Jobs and Economic Growth
- Jane Constable, Ministerial Advisor, JEG | Jobs and Economic Growth
Lobbying Activity date: 2026-04-01
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: Chris Weckesser, Rita Rahmati
Posted date: 2026-05-14
Lobbying Activity number: 5329-51407 View Lobbying Activity Report
Canadian Institute of Steel Construction
Organization

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Trevor Halford, Interim Leader of the Opposition | Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly
- Misty Van Popta, MLA for Langley-Walnut Grove | Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly
- Kiel Giddens, MLA for Prince George-Mackenzie | Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly
- Harman Bhangu, MLA for Langley-Abbotsford | Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly
Lobbying Activity date: 2026-04-01
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: Chris Weckesser, Rita Rahmati
Posted date: 2026-05-14
Lobbying Activity number: 5329-51405 View Lobbying Activity Report
Canadian Institute of Steel Construction
Organization

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Mike Farnworth, MLA for Port Coquitlam | Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly
- Joey Mitchell, Senior Advisor, Ministry of Transportation and Transit (MoTT) | Transportation and Transit
- Kenedee Ludwar, Executive Director, Engineering Services, MoTT | Transportation and Transit
- Heather Wood, Deputy Minister | Transportation and Transit
Lobbying Activity date: 2026-04-01
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: Chris Weckesser, Rita Rahmati
Posted date: 2026-05-14
Lobbying Activity number: 5329-51397 View Lobbying Activity Report
Canadian Institute of Steel Construction
Organization

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Jennifer Melles, Assistant Deputy Minister | Infrastructure
Lobbying Activity date: 2026-03-31
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: Chris Weckesser, Rita Rahmati
Posted date: 2026-05-14
Lobbying Activity number: 5329-51396 View Lobbying Activity Report
Canadian Institute of Steel Construction
Organization

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Mark Urwin, Executive Director | Energy and Climate Solutions
- Eugene Tseng, A/Senior Executive Director | Energy and Climate Solutions
Lobbying Activity date: 2026-03-31
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: Chris Weckesser, Rita Rahmati
Posted date: 2026-05-14
Lobbying Activity number: 5329-51383 View Lobbying Activity Report
Canadian Institute of Steel Construction
Organization

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Tom McCarthy, Deputy Minister | Office of the Premier
- Meghan Sali, Director of Policy | Office of the Premier
Lobbying Activity date: 2026-03-31
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: Chris Weckesser, Rita Rahmati
Posted date: 2026-05-14
Lobbying Activity number: 5329-51382 View Lobbying Activity Report
Canadian Institute of Steel Construction
Organization

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Trevor Halford, Interim Leader of the Opposition | Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly
Lobbying Activity date: 2026-01-29
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: Chris Weckesser, Keanin Loomis
Posted date: 2026-02-17
Lobbying Activity number: 5329-49326 View Lobbying Activity Report
Canadian Institute of Steel Construction
Organization

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Mike Farnworth, MLA for Port Coquitlam | Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly
- Kenedee Ludwar, Executive Director, Engineering Services | Transportation and Transit
- Joey Mitchell, Senior Ministerial Advisor | Transportation and Transit
Lobbying Activity date: 2026-01-21
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: Chris Weckesser, Keanin Loomis
Posted date: 2026-02-17
Lobbying Activity number: 5329-49325 View Lobbying Activity Report
Canadian Institute of Steel Construction
Organization

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Siobhan Jackson, Director, NCTL | British Columbia Hydro and Power Authority
- Chris Bianco, Chief, Supply Chain Officer | British Columbia Hydro and Power Authority
Lobbying Activity date: 2026-01-13
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: Chris Weckesser, Keanin Loomis, Rita Rahmati
Posted date: 2026-02-17
Lobbying Activity number: 5329-49324 View Lobbying Activity Report
Canadian Institute of Steel Construction
Organization

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Kevin Volk, Assistant Deputy Minister, Integrated Transportation & Infrastructure Services Division | Transportation and Transit
- Kenedee Ludwar, Executive Director | Transportation and Transit
- Peter Argast, Executive Director | Transportation and Transit
Lobbying Activity date: 2025-12-16
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: Rita Rahmati
Posted date: 2026-01-15
Lobbying Activity number: 5329-48204 View Lobbying Activity Report
Canadian Institute of Steel Construction
Organization

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Jane Constable, Ministerial Advisor | Jobs and Economic Growth
Lobbying Activity date: 2025-11-26
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: Chris Weckesser
Posted date: 2025-12-15
Lobbying Activity number: 5329-47844 View Lobbying Activity Report
Canadian Institute of Steel Construction
Organization

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Misty Van Popta, MLA for Langley-Walnut Grove | Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly
Lobbying Activity date: 2025-09-16
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: Chris Weckesser
Posted date: 2025-10-15
Lobbying Activity number: 5329-45982 View Lobbying Activity Report
Canadian Institute of Steel Construction
Organization

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Mike Farnworth, Minister | Transportation and Transit
Lobbying Activity date: 2025-09-16
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: Chris Weckesser
Posted date: 2025-10-15
Lobbying Activity number: 5329-45981 View Lobbying Activity Report
Canadian Institute of Steel Construction
Organization

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Ravi Kalhon, Minister | Jobs and Economic Growth
- Farid Azar, Chief of Staff | Jobs and Economic Growth
- Jane Constable, Ministerial Advisor | Jobs and Economic Growth
Lobbying Activity date: 2025-09-02
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: Chris Weckesser
Posted date: 2025-10-15
Lobbying Activity number: 5329-45980 (amended from 5329-45978) View Lobbying Activity Report
Canadian Institute of Steel Construction
Organization

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Teresa Wat, MLA for Richmond-Bridgeport | Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly
Lobbying Activity date: 2025-05-13
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: Chris Weckesser
Posted date: 2025-06-16
Lobbying Activity number: 5329-42916 View Lobbying Activity Report
Canadian Institute of Steel Construction
Organization

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Linda Hepner, MLA for Surrey-Serpentine River | Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly
Lobbying Activity date: 2025-05-13
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: Chris Weckesser
Posted date: 2025-06-16
Lobbying Activity number: 5329-42912 View Lobbying Activity Report
Canadian Institute of Steel Construction
Organization

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Harman Bhangu, MLA for Langley-Abbotsford | Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly
Lobbying Activity date: 2025-05-13
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: Chris Weckesser
Posted date: 2025-06-16
Lobbying Activity number: 5329-42911 View Lobbying Activity Report
Canadian Institute of Steel Construction
Organization

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Gavin Dew, MLA for Kelowna-Mission | Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly
Lobbying Activity date: 2025-05-13
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: Chris Weckesser
Posted date: 2025-06-16
Lobbying Activity number: 5329-42910 View Lobbying Activity Report
Canadian Institute of Steel Construction
Organization

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Rick Glumac, Minister of State for Trade | Minister of State for Trade
- Theresa Ho, Chief of Staff | Minister of State for Trade
Lobbying Activity date: 2025-05-13
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: Chris Weckesser
Posted date: 2025-06-16
Lobbying Activity number: 5329-42909 View Lobbying Activity Report
Canadian Institute of Steel Construction
Organization

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Mike Farnworth, MLA for Port Coquitlam | Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly
- Joey Mitchell, Senior Ministerial Advisor | Transportation and Transit
- Kevin Volk, Assistant Deputy Minister | Transportation and Transit
Lobbying Activity date: 2025-05-13
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: Chris Weckesser
Posted date: 2025-06-16
Lobbying Activity number: 5329-42908 View Lobbying Activity Report
Canadian Institute of Steel Construction
Organization

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- David Eby, Premier | Office of the Premier
- Amber Keane, Director of Strategic Projects | Office of the Premier
Lobbying Activity date: 2025-05-13
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: Chris Weckesser
Posted date: 2025-06-16
Lobbying Activity number: 5329-42907 View Lobbying Activity Report
Canadian Institute of Steel Construction
Organization

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- David Eby, Premier | Office of the Premier
Lobbying Activity date: 2024-10-07
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: Keanin Loomis
Posted date: 2024-11-15
Lobbying Activity number: 5329-37784 View Lobbying Activity Report

Rita Rahmati, President & CEO (Organization)

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Results below are sorted by posted date, beginning with the most recent.

Results 1-29 of 29

Canadian Institute of Steel Construction
Organization

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Jonathan Dube, Acting Deputy Minister | Finance
Lobbying Activity date: 2026-05-28
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: Keanin Loomis
Posted date: 2026-06-12
Lobbying Activity number: 5329-52253 View Lobbying Activity Report
Canadian Institute of Steel Construction
Organization

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Tom McCarthy, Deputy Minister | Office of the Premier
Lobbying Activity date: 2026-05-28
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: Keanin Loomis
Posted date: 2026-06-12
Lobbying Activity number: 5329-52252 View Lobbying Activity Report
Canadian Institute of Steel Construction
Organization

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Jonathan Dube, Acting Deputy Minister | Finance
- Bobbi Plecas, Deputy Minister | Infrastructure
- Jeremy Hewitt, Assistant Deputy Minister, Policy and Legislation Division | Finance
- Sean La Guardia, Senior Executive Director | Finance
Lobbying Activity date: 2026-05-05
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: Chris Weckesser, Rita Rahmati
Posted date: 2026-06-12
Lobbying Activity number: 5329-52251 (amended from 5329-52250) View Lobbying Activity Report
Canadian Institute of Steel Construction
Organization

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Danielle Grbavac, Executive Director, Economic Strategy | Jobs and Economic Growth
- Emily Colombo, Regional Manager, Economic Strategy | Jobs and Economic Growth
- Brad Van Dyck, Senior Manager, Industry Initiatives | Jobs and Economic Growth
Lobbying Activity date: 2026-04-30
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: Chris Weckesser
Posted date: 2026-05-14
Lobbying Activity number: 5329-51416 View Lobbying Activity Report
Canadian Institute of Steel Construction
Organization

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Steve Anderson, Executive Director, Trade Policy | Jobs and Economic Growth
- Benjamin Kolisnyk, Director, Trade Policy | Jobs and Economic Growth
Lobbying Activity date: 2026-04-17
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: Chris Weckesser
Posted date: 2026-05-14
Lobbying Activity number: 5329-51412 View Lobbying Activity Report
Canadian Institute of Steel Construction
Organization

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Trevor Halford, Interim Leader of the Opposition | Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly
- Misty Van Popta, MLA for Langley-Walnut Grove | Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly
Lobbying Activity date: 2026-04-07
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: Chris Weckesser
Posted date: 2026-05-14
Lobbying Activity number: 5329-51408 View Lobbying Activity Report
Canadian Institute of Steel Construction
Organization

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Bill Earis, Director, Commercial/Contracts – Fraser River Tunnel Project | BC Transportation Financing Authority
- Ken Nash, Associate Project Director – George Massey Crossing | BC Transportation Financing Authority
- Jennifer Ng, Vice President, Project Services | BC Transportation Financing Authority
Lobbying Activity date: 2026-04-01
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: Chris Weckesser, Rita Rahmati
Posted date: 2026-05-14
Lobbying Activity number: 5329-51422 (amended from 5329-51421) View Lobbying Activity Report
Canadian Institute of Steel Construction
Organization

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Ravi Kalhon, Minister | Jobs and Economic Growth
- Steve Anderson, Executive Director, Trade Policy | Jobs and Economic Growth
- Braeden Mayer, Ministerial Advisory | Jobs and Economic Growth
- Jane Constable, Ministerial Advisor, JEG | Jobs and Economic Growth
Lobbying Activity date: 2026-04-01
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: Chris Weckesser, Rita Rahmati
Posted date: 2026-05-14
Lobbying Activity number: 5329-51407 View Lobbying Activity Report
Canadian Institute of Steel Construction
Organization

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Trevor Halford, Interim Leader of the Opposition | Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly
- Misty Van Popta, MLA for Langley-Walnut Grove | Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly
- Kiel Giddens, MLA for Prince George-Mackenzie | Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly
- Harman Bhangu, MLA for Langley-Abbotsford | Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly
Lobbying Activity date: 2026-04-01
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: Chris Weckesser, Rita Rahmati
Posted date: 2026-05-14
Lobbying Activity number: 5329-51405 View Lobbying Activity Report
Canadian Institute of Steel Construction
Organization

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Mike Farnworth, MLA for Port Coquitlam | Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly
- Joey Mitchell, Senior Advisor, Ministry of Transportation and Transit (MoTT) | Transportation and Transit
- Kenedee Ludwar, Executive Director, Engineering Services, MoTT | Transportation and Transit
- Heather Wood, Deputy Minister | Transportation and Transit
Lobbying Activity date: 2026-04-01
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: Chris Weckesser, Rita Rahmati
Posted date: 2026-05-14
Lobbying Activity number: 5329-51397 View Lobbying Activity Report
Canadian Institute of Steel Construction
Organization

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Jennifer Melles, Assistant Deputy Minister | Infrastructure
Lobbying Activity date: 2026-03-31
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: Chris Weckesser, Rita Rahmati
Posted date: 2026-05-14
Lobbying Activity number: 5329-51396 View Lobbying Activity Report
Canadian Institute of Steel Construction
Organization

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Mark Urwin, Executive Director | Energy and Climate Solutions
- Eugene Tseng, A/Senior Executive Director | Energy and Climate Solutions
Lobbying Activity date: 2026-03-31
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: Chris Weckesser, Rita Rahmati
Posted date: 2026-05-14
Lobbying Activity number: 5329-51383 View Lobbying Activity Report
Canadian Institute of Steel Construction
Organization

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Tom McCarthy, Deputy Minister | Office of the Premier
- Meghan Sali, Director of Policy | Office of the Premier
Lobbying Activity date: 2026-03-31
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: Chris Weckesser, Rita Rahmati
Posted date: 2026-05-14
Lobbying Activity number: 5329-51382 View Lobbying Activity Report

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