Maia Johnson
Senior Advisor, Prime Minister's Office (PMO)·3 communications in the past year
Lobbied by
Imperial Oil
1Communicating with government officials about fuel measurement standards. Communicating with government officials about taxation, more specifically federal excise taxes on fuel products. Communicating with government officials about the reliability of fuel supplies in Western Canada, Ontario and the Northwest Territories. Communicating with government officials, in general, about Canada's energy sector, including energy resilience, security, and infrastructure. Communicating with government officials, in general, about the global competitiveness of the energy sector in Canada. Communicating with government officials about industrial carbon pricing, including the Output-Based Pricing System (OBPS). Communicating with government officials about the Canada-Alberta Memorandum of Understanding, which was announced in November 2025, more specifically as it relates to oil and gas sector. Communicating with government officials about the Climate Competitiveness Strategy, which was announced in November 2025, more specifically as it relates to oil and gas sector. Communicating with government officials, including via government roundtables, about value-added agriculture, including as it relates to biofuels. Communicating with government officials about the Clean Fuel Regulations (SOR/2022-140) under the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, including those that apply to biofuels, fuel standards and emissions. Communicating with government officials about operations in the Northwest Territories, more specifically as it relates to the companys Norman Wells Operations in the Northwest Territories. Communicating with government officials about international trade, including tariffs and surtaxes on steel and aluminum. Communicating with government officials about the Income Tax Act, R.S.C., 1985, c. 1 (5th Supp.), including as it relates to the taxation of bare trusts and investment tax credits. Communicating with government officials about existing and proposed methane regulations, including SOR/2018-66 ("Regulations Respecting Reduction in the Release of Methane and Certain Volatile Organic Compounds (Upstream Oil and Gas Sector)"), and existing and proposed methane equivalency agreements. Communicating with government officials, in general, about potential private sector investments in the extractive sector in Saskatchewan. Communicating with the Government of Canada about the Fall Economic Statement Implementation Act, 2023 (formerly known as Bill C-59), more specifically about proposed environmental amendments to the Competition Act. Communicating with government officials, in general, about the production of renewable diesel, including the construction and operation of Imperials renewal diesel facility at their Strathcona refinery in Alberta. Communicating with government officials about potential labour disruptions in the transportation sector and their potential impact on fuel supplies in Canada. Communicating with government officials about the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP). Communicating with government officials about the Strategic Innovation Fund (SIF), more specifically the Net Zero Accelerator for industrial transformation. Communicating with government officials about the proposed global plastics treaty being discussed by the Fourth Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee (INC-4). Communicating with government officials about the Petroleum and Gas Revenue Act, more specifically about oil and gas royalties and taxes. Communicating with government officials about the Joint Canada-Alberta Oil Sands Monitoring (JOSM) program, including annual work plans, technical reports, and compilation reports. Communicating with government officials about the Impact Assessment Act and the Canadian Energy Regulator Act, with respect to the oil and gas sector. Communicating with government officials about the Greenhouse Gas Pollution Pricing Act, specifically those sections related to the Federal
ROYAL BANK OF CANADA
1Financing infrastructure projects, as it relates to investments by insurers. Discussions relating to the development of Financial Consumer Protection Framework and voluntary commitments to promote protection for consumers. Communicating with the government on the 2026 Spring Economic Update, including their plan to introduce Canadas first sovereign wealth fundthe Canada Strong Fund. Discussions with respect to federal government policies to improve the economic potential, contribution and capacity of Canada's Indigenous communities. Capital markets statutory, regulatory and self-regulatory organization regime applicable to banks as corporate issuers and their provincially regulated subsidiaries that are capital markets participants. Discussions regarding general economic conditions and fiscal policy that can stimulate economic growth, competitiveness and social progress. Providing inputs on climate standards and disclosures. Providing input on the prudential regulation of the banking sector. Providing input on federal budget measures that may impact the banking sector. Discussions on policies, legislation, or regulations related to stablecoins and other digital assets. Financial Institutions, with respect to the Canadian regulatory framework. Financial institutions with respect Canada/US relationship and trade policy. Providing inputs on Basel III Implementation with respect to capital floor phase-in and risk weights Advocate for globally competitive policies that position artificial intelligence as a positive economic driver, and support the responsible development, deployment, and use of AI in business. Prescription drugs - Seeking to raise awareness about prescription drug & workplace benefit coverage. Federal government programs and policies respecting consumers as they pertain to relationships with financial institutions. The Proceeds of Crime (Money Laundering) and Terrorist Financing Act, initiatives for enhancement of reporting mandatory information, and risk assessment methodology. Work with the government to protect Canadians against fraud and scams. Providing input on the development of the Consumer-Driven Banking Framework Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions guidelines with respect to capital adequacy requirements, prudential limits and restrictions, accounting and disclosure, and sound business and financial practices Income Tax Act as it applies to corporate taxation, personal taxation, registered saving products, investment and competitiveness. Support the goals outlined in the National Cyber Security Strategy and collaborate with government, including the Canadian Centre for Cyber Security, to strengthen Canadas cyber resiliency. The financial sector regulatory framework as it relates to electronic payments, credit, debit and interchange rates. Regulatory review of the proposed acquisition of HSBC Canada. Policies and programs that affect the Canadian housing market and lending practices. Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA), the Privacy Act, and any legislation and associated regulations with regard to privacy and security, identity theft risks, use and protection of information. Payment Clearing and Settlement Act as it applies to the five year financial system review. Over-the-counter (OTC) Derivatives: seeking to void duplicative OTC derivatives regulation and negative effects on the competitiveness of Canadian businesses and further negotiations regarding derivatives regulation with foreign regulators in order to avoid duplication of requirements. Initiatives related to gender diversity, inclusion and accessibility as they apply to financial institutions. Financial Consumer Agency of Canada Act as it applies to consumer protection. Employment Equity Act as it applies to banks as employers. Discussions to understand and determine the nature of the banking industrys role in facilitating COVID-19 government benefit programs and about the possible challen
UNIVERSITY OF TORONTO
1Communicating with the federal officials on developing global partnerships, in education, in research and innovation, and in entrepreneurship activities 1) Communication with various designated public office holders to inquire on the status research funding programs; and 2) Communications to various designated public office holders to advocate for continued and increased granting council funding for the sector. (SSHRC, NSERC and CIHR) Communications with various designated public office holders regarding energy policy, innovation, and new technologies. (Policies or Programs) Communications with various designated public office holders regarding investment in sector initiatives related to Arts and Culture (primarily the antisemitism institute would fall under this category) (Policies or Programs) Communications regarding federal housing policies and government initiatives to support student housing development. Communications with various designated public office holders regarding health programming and investments to further health research and population health outcomes. Communications with various designated public office holders regarding jobs, creating skills development and work-integrated learning. Communications with various designated public office holders regarding investment in science and technology Communications with various designated public office holders regarding international education and to discuss policy changes to immigration that impact students and faculty. Communications with various designated public office holders regarding adaptation and mitigation of climate change, and other environmental policies. Communications with various designated public office holders for increased investment in sector infrastructure.