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LOBBYING REPORT |
Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 (Section 5) - All Filers Are Required to Complete This Page
2. Address
| Address1 | PO BOX 71018 RPO LAURIER WEST |
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| City | Ottawa |
State | ON |
Zip Code | K1A 0P9 |
Country | CAN |
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5. Senate ID# 401105862-24
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6. House ID# 449600001
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| TYPE OF REPORT | 8. Year | 2026 |
Q1 (1/1 - 3/31) | Q2 (4/1 - 6/30) | Q3 (7/1 - 9/30) | Q4 (10/1 - 12/31) |
9. Check if this filing amends a previously filed version of this report
| 10. Check if this is a Termination Report | Termination Date |
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11. No Lobbying Issue Activity |
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| 12. Lobbying | 13. Organizations | ||||||||
| INCOME relating to lobbying activities for this reporting period was: | EXPENSE relating to lobbying activities for this reporting period were: | ||||||||
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| Provide a good faith estimate, rounded to the nearest $10,000, of all lobbying related income for the client (including all payments to the registrant by any other entity for lobbying activities on behalf of the client). | 14. REPORTING Check box to indicate expense accounting method. See instructions for description of options. | ||||||||
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Reporting amounts using LDA definitions only
Method B. Reporting amounts under section 6033(b)(8) of the Internal Revenue Code Method C. Reporting amounts under section 162(e) of the Internal Revenue Code |
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| Signature | Digitally Signed By: Raphael Louis |
Date | 4/16/2026 12:18:23 AM |
LOBBYING ACTIVITY. Select as many codes as necessary to reflect the general issue areas in which the registrant engaged in lobbying on behalf of the client during the reporting period. Using a separate page for each code, provide information as requested. Add additional page(s) as needed.
15. General issue area code ECN
16. Specific lobbying issues
The Canada-Organization of American States Trade Bloc (COASTB) will implement a USD $33.9 trillion APEX system, a strategically integrated multilateral trade platform enhancing capital allocation, financial intermediation, market efficiency, macroeconomic convergence, and sustainable development, generating inclusive wealth and measurable economic resilience across the Americas.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
| First Name | Last Name | Suffix | Covered Official Position (if applicable) | New |
Raphael |
Louis |
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Prime Minister Office Liaison Officer |
19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
LOBBYING ACTIVITY. Select as many codes as necessary to reflect the general issue areas in which the registrant engaged in lobbying on behalf of the client during the reporting period. Using a separate page for each code, provide information as requested. Add additional page(s) as needed.
15. General issue area code FIN
16. Specific lobbying issues
The Canada-Organization of American States Trade Bloc (COASTB) will implement a USD $33.9 trillion APEX system, a strategically integrated multilateral trade platform enhancing capital allocation, financial intermediation, market efficiency, macroeconomic convergence, and sustainable development, generating inclusive wealth and measurable economic resilience across the Americas.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
| First Name | Last Name | Suffix | Covered Official Position (if applicable) | New |
Raphael |
Louis |
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Prime Minister Office Liaison Officer |
19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
LOBBYING ACTIVITY. Select as many codes as necessary to reflect the general issue areas in which the registrant engaged in lobbying on behalf of the client during the reporting period. Using a separate page for each code, provide information as requested. Add additional page(s) as needed.
15. General issue area code INT
16. Specific lobbying issues
Advocating for North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) Implementation Act., supporting the implementation of the North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD), whereas this proposal, in accordance with U.S. legal frameworks (including Titles 6, 32, 33, and 50 of the U.S. Code) and Canadian laws, such as the National Security Act (2017) and the National Defence Act (1985), highlights a comprehensive approach that includes enhanced military surveillance and protection, the creation of joint U.S.-Canada military bases across the USA and Canada, modernized command and control systems, and strengthened air defense capabilities. NORAD, the primary bilateral military agreement between the government of Canada and the government of the United States of America (USA), is a unique binational command, responsible for aerospace warning, control, and maritime warning. It integrates the armed forces of both nations. The NORAD system relies on advanced technologies, including satellite surveillance, ground and airborne radar, and fighter jets, to detect, track, and potentially intercept threats. It also depends on a sophisticated command and control infrastructure for data fusion and analysis, ensuring timely, accurate information is available to decision-makers. This integrated defense framework spans multiple branches of the military, including the army, navy, air force, and potentially space and cyber forces, all working together to support national defense policies.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
| First Name | Last Name | Suffix | Covered Official Position (if applicable) | New |
Raphael |
Louis |
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Prime Minister Office Liaison Officer |
19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
LOBBYING ACTIVITY. Select as many codes as necessary to reflect the general issue areas in which the registrant engaged in lobbying on behalf of the client during the reporting period. Using a separate page for each code, provide information as requested. Add additional page(s) as needed.
15. General issue area code SCI
16. Specific lobbying issues
Advocating for North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) Implementation Act., supporting the implementation of the North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD), whereas this proposal, in accordance with U.S. legal frameworks (including Titles 6, 32, 33, and 50 of the U.S. Code) and Canadian laws, such as the National Security Act (2017) and the National Defence Act (1985), highlights a comprehensive approach that includes enhanced military surveillance and protection, the creation of joint U.S.-Canada military bases across the USA and Canada, modernized command and control systems, and strengthened air defense capabilities. NORAD, the primary bilateral military agreement between the government of Canada and the government of the United States of America (USA), is a unique binational command, responsible for aerospace warning, control, and maritime warning. It integrates the armed forces of both nations. The NORAD system relies on advanced technologies, including satellite surveillance, ground and airborne radar, and fighter jets, to detect, track, and potentially intercept threats. It also depends on a sophisticated command and control infrastructure for data fusion and analysis, ensuring timely, accurate information is available to decision-makers. This integrated defense framework spans multiple branches of the military, including the army, navy, air force, and potentially space and cyber forces, all working together to support national defense policies.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
| First Name | Last Name | Suffix | Covered Official Position (if applicable) | New |
Raphael |
Louis |
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Prime Minister Office Liaison Officer |
19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
Information Update Page - Complete ONLY where registration information has changed.
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22. New General description of client’s business or activities
LOBBYIST UPDATE
23. Name of each previously reported individual who is no longer expected to act as a lobbyist for the client
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ISSUE UPDATE
24. General lobbying issue that no longer pertains
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AFFILIATED ORGANIZATIONS
25. Add the following affiliated organization(s)
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26. Name of each previously reported organization that is no longer affiliated with the registrant or client
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FOREIGN ENTITIES
27. Add the following foreign entities:
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28. Name of each previously reported foreign entity that no longer owns, or controls, or is affiliated with the registrant, client or affiliated organization
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CONVICTIONS DISCLOSURE
29. Have any of the lobbyists listed on this report been convicted in a Federal or State Court of an offense involving bribery,
extortion, embezzlement, an illegal kickback, tax evasion, fraud, a conflict of interest, making a false statement, perjury, or money laundering?
| Lobbyist Name | Description of Offense(s) |