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LOBBYING REPORT |
Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 (Section 5) - All Filers Are Required to Complete This Page
2. Address
Address1 | 1341 G Street NW |
Address2 | Suite 1100 |
City | Washington |
State | DC |
Zip Code | 20005 |
Country | USA |
3. Principal place of business (if different than line 2)
City | Minneapolis |
State | MN |
Zip Code | 55402 |
Country | USA |
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5. Senate ID# 401104876-12
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6. House ID# 440390001
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TYPE OF REPORT | 8. Year | 2023 |
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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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. | ||||||||
Method A.
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 |
Signature | Digitally Signed By: Arielle Giordano |
Date | 5/3/2023 12:18:43 PM |
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 BUD
16. Specific lobbying issues
Issues related to grant programs, food and drug administration pre-filing notice food products in transit, and CBP issues related to VACIS screening.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
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 |
Arielle |
Giordano |
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Counsel, US House T&I Committee (Nov 2015-April 2018); Law Clerk, Senate Judiciary Committee (May 2014-Oct 2015); Intern, Rep. Andy Harris (May-Aug 2013); Intern, Rep. Ben Quayle (Jan-May 2012) |
19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
Soo Line Railroad Company d/b/a Canadian Pacific is wholly owned by Canadian Pacific Railway Limited, a publicly traded Canadian corporation with U.S. subsidiaries that also include Dakota, Minnesota & Eastern Railroad Corporation, the Delaware and Hudson Railway Company, Inc., and the Central Maine & Quebec Railway US Inc. The core business of Canadian Pacific is freight railroad transportation services in Canada and the United States. Legislation which affects the U.S. railroad industry affects freight transportation services in Canada and the United States.
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 RRR
16. Specific lobbying issues
Issues related to allowing the free flow of goods and promoting interstate commerce by railroads across the US and over the US/Canada border including CP's proposed acquisition of KCS.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
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 |
Arielle |
Giordano |
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Counsel, US House T&I Committee (Nov 2015-April 2018); Law Clerk, Senate Judiciary Committee (May 2014-Oct 2015); Intern, Rep. Andy Harris (May-Aug 2013); Intern, Rep. Ben Quayle (Jan-May 2012) |
19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
Soo Line Railroad Company d/b/a Canadian Pacific is wholly owned by Canadian Pacific Railway Limited, a publicly traded Canadian corporation with U.S. subsidiaries that also include Dakota, Minnesota & Eastern Railroad Corporation, the Delaware and Hudson Railway Company, Inc., and the Central Maine & Quebec Railway US Inc. The core business of Canadian Pacific is freight railroad transportation services in Canada and the United States. Legislation which affects the U.S. railroad industry affects freight transportation services in Canada and the United States.
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 TRD
16. Specific lobbying issues
Lobbied in favor of international trade and focus on cross border trade issues specifically relayed to CBP and FDA filing requirements.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
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 |
Arielle |
Giordano |
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Counsel, US House T&I Committee (Nov 2015-April 2018); Law Clerk, Senate Judiciary Committee (May 2014-Oct 2015); Intern, Rep. Andy Harris (May-Aug 2013); Intern, Rep. Ben Quayle (Jan-May 2012) |
19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
Soo Line Railroad Company d/b/a Canadian Pacific is wholly owned by Canadian Pacific Railway Limited, a publicly traded Canadian corporation with U.S. subsidiaries that also include Dakota, Minnesota & Eastern Railroad Corporation, the Delaware and Hudson Railway Company, Inc., and the Central Maine & Quebec Railway US Inc. The core business of Canadian Pacific is freight railroad transportation services in Canada and the United States. Legislation which affects the U.S. railroad industry affects freight transportation services in Canada and the United States.
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 TRA
16. Specific lobbying issues
Lobbied on issues important to the railroad industry, such as trade and movement of goods at borders, railroad safety technology, and CP's proposed acquisition of KCS.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Federal Railroad Administration, White House Office, Transportation - Dept of (DOT), Surface Transportation Board (STB)
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 |
Arielle |
Giordano |
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Counsel, US House T&I Committee (Nov 2015-April 2018); Law Clerk, Senate Judiciary Committee (May 2014-Oct 2015); Intern, Rep. Andy Harris (May-Aug 2013); Intern, Rep. Ben Quayle (Jan-May 2012) |
19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
Soo Line Railroad Company d/b/a Canadian Pacific is wholly owned by Canadian Pacific Railway Limited, a publicly traded Canadian corporation with U.S. subsidiaries that also include Dakota, Minnesota & Eastern Railroad Corporation, the Delaware and Hudson Railway Company, Inc., and the Central Maine & Quebec Railway US Inc. The core business of Canadian Pacific is freight railroad transportation services in Canada and the United States. Legislation which affects the U.S. railroad industry affects freight transportation services in Canada and the United States.
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 TRU
16. Specific lobbying issues
Lobbied on issues related to supply chain and conversation from long-haul truck to rail.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE
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 |
Arielle |
Giordano |
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Counsel, US House T&I Committee (Nov 2015-April 2018); Law Clerk, Senate Judiciary Committee (May 2014-Oct 2015); Intern, Rep. Andy Harris (May-Aug 2013); Intern, Rep. Ben Quayle (Jan-May 2012) |
19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
Soo Line Railroad Company d/b/a Canadian Pacific is wholly owned by Canadian Pacific Railway Limited, a publicly traded Canadian corporation with U.S. subsidiaries that also include Dakota, Minnesota & Eastern Railroad Corporation, the Delaware and Hudson Railway Company, Inc., and the Central Maine & Quebec Railway US Inc. The core business of Canadian Pacific is freight railroad transportation services in Canada and the United States. Legislation which affects the U.S. railroad industry affects freight transportation services in Canada and the United States.
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 HOM
16. Specific lobbying issues
Lobbied on issues related to border security and rail VACIS screening as well as barge safety issues on the Mississippi.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. Customs & Border Protection
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 |
Arielle |
Giordano |
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Counsel, US House T&I Committee (Nov 2015-April 2018); Law Clerk, Senate Judiciary Committee (May 2014-Oct 2015); Intern, Rep. Andy Harris (May-Aug 2013); Intern, Rep. Ben Quayle (Jan-May 2012) |
19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
Soo Line Railroad Company d/b/a Canadian Pacific is wholly owned by Canadian Pacific Railway Limited, a publicly traded Canadian corporation with U.S. subsidiaries that also include Dakota, Minnesota & Eastern Railroad Corporation, the Delaware and Hudson Railway Company, Inc., and the Central Maine & Quebec Railway US Inc. The core business of Canadian Pacific is freight railroad transportation services in Canada and the United States. Legislation which affects the U.S. railroad industry affects freight transportation services in Canada and the United States.
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 FOO
16. Specific lobbying issues
Issues related to FDA prior notice requirements for food transiting the US by rail.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Food & Drug Administration (FDA), Health & Human Services - Dept of (HHS), White House Office
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 |
Arielle |
Giordano |
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Counsel, US House T&I Committee (Nov 2015-April 2018); Law Clerk, Senate Judiciary Committee (May 2014-Oct 2015); Intern, Rep. Andy Harris (May-Aug 2013); Intern, Rep. Ben Quayle (Jan-May 2012) |
19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
Soo Line Railroad Company d/b/a Canadian Pacific is wholly owned by Canadian Pacific Railway Limited, a publicly traded Canadian corporation with U.S. subsidiaries that also include Dakota, Minnesota & Eastern Railroad Corporation, the Delaware and Hudson Railway Company, Inc., and the Central Maine & Quebec Railway US Inc. The core business of Canadian Pacific is freight railroad transportation services in Canada and the United States. Legislation which affects the U.S. railroad industry affects freight transportation services in Canada and the United States.
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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?
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