Once a month, we partner up with LobbyIQ to update our readers on recent movements in the federal lobbying landscape in Ottawa. We provide separate coverage for each channel, defined by the most relevant organizations, institutions, and subject matters.

Key Takeaways — Foreign Affairs

• The Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs, National Council of Canadian Muslims (NCCM) were more active than usual.

Section A: The Themes Hidden in March 2026 Data

Canadian Parliament Maintains Loophole on Arms Exports to Israel

In March 2026, a high-profile bill seeking to close a loophole in Canadian arms export law—used to route weapons through the U.S. to Israel—was voted down in the House of Commons. This decision comes amid intensive lobbying efforts from advocacy groups on both sides of the issue, including Canadians for Justice and Peace in the Middle East, The Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs, and the National Council of Canadian Muslims (NCCM), in meetings with the House of Commons, reflecting Canada’s struggle to address concerns about indirect military support for Israel despite public pressure for enhanced oversight.

📎 MPs reject bill to close arms export loophole despite some Liberal ... · Canadian MPs reject arms oversight bill as Canadian weapons components ...

Investigations Reveal Ongoing Military Transfers to Israel

Recent investigative journalism exposes that Canadian weapons and parts worth $14.7 million were sent to Israel in 2025, frequently using the U.S. as a transit point. This continued flow of arms occurs despite a government-declared export freeze and coincides with active lobbying campaigns by Canadians for Justice and Peace in the Middle East and the National Council of Canadian Muslims at the House of Commons, demanding stricter enforcement of export controls and alignment with the Arms Trade Treaty.

📎 Report suggests arms still flow from Canada to Israel despite denials · Canada exported $14.7M in military goods to Israel in 2025 despite arms ...

Civil Society Exposes Canada-to-Israel Weapons Pathways

A July 2025 report from a coalition of NGOs, including Canadians for Justice and Peace in the Middle East and National Council of Canadian Muslims, documents how Canadian arms parts, particularly for fighter jets, are sent to U.S. manufacturers and then onward to Israel. This report has energized advocacy efforts, with Canadians for Justice and Peace in the Middle East raising concerns in meetings with the House of Commons, pushing for reforms to close the 'US loophole,' increase transparency, and ensure Canada upholds its international treaty obligations.

📎 EXPOSING CANADIAN MILITARY EXPORTS TO ISRAEL · Canada is still sending weapons to Israel – by supporting Bill C-233 ...

Government Stands Firm on Israel Agreements Amid Sanctions Advocacy

Despite a wave of lobbying from Canadians for Justice and Peace in the Middle East at the House of Commons urging suspension of the Canada-Israel Strategic Partnership and the imposition of sanctions, as well as meetings involving The Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs with institutions such as Public Safety Canada and Finance Canada, the government has not enacted substantive policy changes, instead committing only to ongoing 'review' and 'monitoring.' This position coincides with active debate regarding compliance with international law, economic relations, and public pressure driven by domestic and global events.

📎 Canada’s Arms-to-Israel Scandal Explained

Section B: Lobbying Activity by Organization

In this section, we see the organizations with the most unusual lobbying behavior last month, defined by either unusually high or unusually low lobbying activity.

The organizations with the most notable increases in lobbying this month include The Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs, National Council of Canadian Muslims (NCCM), and Canadians for Justice and Peace in the Middle East.

On the quieter side, BLS International, and Institute for Canadian Citizenship all pulled back from their usual pace.

Section C: Lobbying of Government Institutions in the Past Month

Every time an organization lobbies, there is a government official representing a government institution at the other side of the table. This section shows the organization-institution pairs with the most unusual lobbying behavior last month.

Organizations → Government Institutions

The busiest organization → institution corridors this month:

↳ National Council of Canadian Muslims (NCCM) → House of Commons: 22 meetings (avg 16, +39%).

↳ The Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs → House of Commons: 11 meetings (avg 7, +67%).

↳ Canadians for Justice and Peace in the Middle East → House of Commons: 10 meetings (avg 4, +150%).

Section D: Organization Lobbying by Subject in the Past Month

All lobbying activity is tagged with a "subject matter". This section shows the organization-subject pairs with the most unusual lobbying behavior last month.

Organizations → Subjects

↳ Labour organizations → International Trade: 82 meetings (avg 15, +432%).

↳ Mining (metal ore) → International Trade: 57 meetings (avg 33, +74%).

↳ Charitable organizations → International Development: 57 meetings (avg 41, +38%).

The busiest organization → subject corridors this month:

↳ Unifor → International Trade: 80 meetings (avg 9, +806%).

↳ Enbridge Inc. → International Relations: 33 meetings (avg 11, +200%).

↳ CANADIAN PORK COUNCIL → International Trade: 29 meetings (avg 3, +988%).

Section E: Last Month's Most Lobbied Politicians and Civil Servants

This section presents a list of the politicians and civil servants who took the most meetings with key organizations last month.

Most Lobbied Individuals by Organization

Among the individuals with the most notable meeting activity (by organization) this month were The Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs → Zachary Torok (Public Safety Canada (PS)), The Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs → Megan Furi (Public Safety Canada (PS)) and The Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs → Patrick Mangan (Public Safety Canada (PS)).