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 MPs Reject Arms Export Oversight Amid Lobbying Spike

The House of Commons' vote against Bill C-233, which sought to increase oversight of Canadian arms exports routed through the United States, comes as lobbying records from organisations such as Canadians for Justice and Peace in the Middle East and the National Council of Canadian Muslims show a surge in calls for significant reform to arms control policy. The timing of this legislative rejection coincides with heightened advocacy by Canadians for Justice and Peace in the Middle East demanding action to end indirect transfers of arms to Israel through the House of Commons.

📎 Canadian MPs reject arms oversight bill as Canadian weapons components ...

Civil Society Escalates Arms Embargo Demands on Israel

In March, Canadians for Justice and Peace in the Middle East deepened public campaigns for a full arms embargo on Israel—an approach reflected in lobbying efforts with the House of Commons urging use of the Special Economic Measures Act for sanctions and treaty withdrawals. This civil society mobilization coincides with sustained lobbying for Parliament to increase legal and diplomatic isolation of Israel in response to ongoing conflict and human rights concerns.

📎 Arms Embargo Now Coalition Launches #ElbitOutOfCanada Campaign · Home - Arms Embargo Now

Reports Highlight Ongoing Arms Transfers Despite Official Denials

Investigative reports suggest that despite government claims of pausing direct arms exports to Israel, Canadian components continue reaching Israeli supply chains via indirect routes through the United States. This publicity comes amid escalated lobbying by Canadians for Justice and Peace in the Middle East at the House of Commons to reform the Export and Import Permits Act and enforce stricter arms controls.

📎 Report suggests arms still flow from Canada to Israel despite denials · Canada is still sending weapons to Israel – by supporting Bill C-233 ...

International Law Pressure Shapes Lobbying on Israeli Arms Transfers

Domestic lobbying efforts in March, including those by Canadians for Justice and Peace in the Middle East to the House of Commons, referenced the International Court of Justice’s provisional measures and urged the Canadian government to comply with international law and the Arms Trade Treaty. This pattern coincides with heightened international scrutiny and appeals, such as those presented to Justice Canada and the House of Commons, for Canada to halt all arms exports linked to the conflict.

📎 Policy Brief: Canada’s Military Trade with Israel

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%).

↳ The Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs → Public Safety Canada (PS): 10 meetings (avg 2, +445%).

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 → Patrick Mangan (Public Safety Canada (PS)), Canadians for Justice and Peace in the Middle East → Sameer Zuberi (House of Commons) and The Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs → Zachary Torok (Public Safety Canada (PS)).