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Canadian Steel Producers Association / Catherine Cobden, President and CEO

Registration Information

Organization name: Canadian Steel Producers Association
Senior Officer Name: Catherine Cobden, President and CEO
Initial registration start date: 2025-09-24
Registration status: Active
Projected end date: No date provided
Registration number: 11554-6221

Associated Lobbying Activity Reports

Total number of Lobbying Activity Reports: 18

Lobbying Activity Reports - last 6 months: 14

Version 1 of 4 (2025-09-24 to 2025-11-25)

Registration versions:

Version 1 of 4 (2025-09-24 to 2025-11-25)

Lobbying Information

Subject Matter of the Lobbying Activities

Details Regarding the Identified Subject Matter

Will any of the lobbyists listed within this registration arrange a meeting between a public office holder and any other individual for the purpose of attempting to influence any of the matters listed below:

Yes

Specific Topics of Lobbying Communications	Intended Outcomes	Associated Subject Matters
Budgets as they relate to infrastructure, including measures associated with economic stimulus spending as well as ongoing infrastructure spending programs	Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity Awarding, amendment or termination of any contract, grant or financial benefit by or on behalf of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity	Economic Development and Trade, Finances and Budgets
Economic and business conditions affecting the steel industry globally as well as in Canada and B.C., including monetary and fiscal policies.	Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity Awarding, amendment or termination of any contract, grant or financial benefit by or on behalf of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity	Economic Development and Trade, Finances and Budgets, International Trade
Government policies and programs in relation to international steel trade and measures to improve the competitiveness of the domestic steel industry	Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity Awarding, amendment or termination of any contract, grant or financial benefit by or on behalf of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity	Industry, International Relations, International Trade

BC Ministries/Provincial Entities

Forests
Infrastructure
Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly
Office of the Premier
Transportation and Transit

Ministries/Provincial Entities added through a Lobbying Activity Report

Finance
Infrastructure BC Inc.
Jobs and Economic Growth

Organization Details

Senior Officer Name and Position during the Period of this Registration

Catherine Cobden, President and CEO

Organization Contact Information

Canadian Steel Producers Association

Address:
402-270 Albert st.
Ottawa, ON K1P 5G8
Canada

Description of Activities

The Canadian Steel Producers Association (CSPA) is the national voice of Canada’s $15B steel industry and some of the country’s largest steel consumers. CSPA is committed to fostering a strong and sustainable future for Canada’s vital steel producers and enabling our members to prosper in both domestic and international markets.

Gifts or benefits provided by the organization

Gifts or Benefits Provided to Public Officer Holders
Name	Gift or Benefit Description	Circumstance	Date Promised	Value Promised	Date Given	Value Given
No Records

Contributors to the Lobbying Activity

No person or organization contributed over $1000CDN, within the preceding 12 months, toward the lobbying activity on behalf of the organization that has a direct interest in the outcome of the lobbying activity.

Government Funding in the Last 12 Months

No government funding was received within the preceding 12 months based on the submission date requirements for this registration.

Other Entities (working together for the purposes of lobbying) Information

Canadian Steel Producers Association is not working together with any other entity for the purpose of lobbying.

Affiliates with a Direct Interest in the Outcome

Canadian Steel Producers Association does not have any affiliates that could have a direct interest in the outcome of the lobbying activities

Other Persons or Organizations with Direct Interests

The activities of Canadian Steel Producers Association are not controlled or directed by another person or organization with a direct interest in the outcome of this undertaking.

Lobbyists Details

Lobbyists Employed by this Organization

Lobbyist

Contributions

Catherine Cobden
Subscribes to a Code of Conduct: No
Former Public Office Holder in BC: No

Lobbied or plans to lobby a member of the Legislative Assembly, including a Minister or Premier, on behalf of this organization, on or after 2024-09-21: Yes

Political: No
Sponsorship: No
Recall: No

John Cuddihy
Subscribes to a Code of Conduct: No
Former Public Office Holder in BC: No

Lobbied or plans to lobby a member of the Legislative Assembly, including a Minister or Premier, on behalf of this organization, on or after 2024-09-21: Yes

Political: No
Sponsorship: No
Recall: No

Francois Desmarais
Subscribes to a Code of Conduct: No
Former Public Office Holder in BC: No

Lobbied or plans to lobby a member of the Legislative Assembly, including a Minister or Premier, on behalf of this organization, on or after 2024-09-21: Yes

Political: No
Sponsorship: No
Recall: No

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Canadian Steel Producers Association

Name change history

Name change history
Name	From	To
Canadian Steel Producers Association	2025-09-24	current

Canadian Steel Producers Association

Senior Officer History
Senior Officer Name	From (YYYY-MM-DD)	To (YYYY-MM-DD)

Catherine Cobden, President and CEO (Organization)

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Designated Filers are required to submit a Lobbying Activity Report for each lobbying activity with a senior public officer holder. The name of the most senior paid officer (i.e. the designated filer) will appear on all in-house Lobbying Activity Reports, whether or not he/she participated in the activity.

Note: Lobbying Activity Reports are due on the 15^th day of each month for lobbying activities that took place in the previous month.

Results below are sorted by posted date, beginning with the most recent.

Results 1-18 of 18

Canadian Steel Producers Association
Organization

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Tom McCarthy, Deputy Minister | Office of the Premier
- Meghan Sali, Director of Policy | Office of the Premier
Lobbying Activity date: 2026-02-24
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: Catherine Cobden
Posted date: 2026-03-16
Lobbying Activity number: 6221-49470 View Lobbying Activity Report
Canadian Steel Producers Association
Organization

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Mark Alexander, Project Manager | British Columbia Hydro and Power Authority
- Chris Bianco, Lead Supply Chain Manager | British Columbia Hydro and Power Authority
- Kristina Driedger, Communication Director | British Columbia Hydro and Power Authority
- Siobhan Jackson, Project Director | British Columbia Hydro and Power Authority
Lobbying Activity date: 2026-02-03
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: Catherine Cobden
Posted date: 2026-03-16
Lobbying Activity number: 6221-49469 View Lobbying Activity Report
Canadian Steel Producers Association
Organization

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Kevin Volk, Assistant Deputy Minister, Integrated Transportation & Infrastructure Services Division | Transportation and Transit
Lobbying Activity date: 2026-02-03
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: Catherine Cobden
Posted date: 2026-03-16
Lobbying Activity number: 6221-49468 View Lobbying Activity Report
Canadian Steel Producers Association
Organization

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Fazil Mihlar, Deputy Minister | Jobs and Economic Growth
- Scott Harris, Chief of Staff | Jobs and Economic Growth
- Steve Anderson, Executive Director, Trade Policy | Jobs and Economic Growth
Lobbying Activity date: 2025-12-15
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: Catherine Cobden
Posted date: 2026-01-15
Lobbying Activity number: 6221-48236 View Lobbying Activity Report
Canadian Steel Producers Association
Organization

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Tom McCarthy, Deputy Minister | Office of the Premier
- Meghan Sali, Principal Secretary | Office of the Premier
Lobbying Activity date: 2025-11-26
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: Catherine Cobden
Posted date: 2025-12-15
Lobbying Activity number: 6221-47413 View Lobbying Activity Report
Canadian Steel Producers Association
Organization

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Gavin Dew, MLA for Kelowna-Mission | Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly
- Harman Bhangu, MLA for Langley-Abbotsford | Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly
- Peter Milobar, MLA for Kamloops Centre | Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly
- Misty Van Popta, MLA for Langley-Walnut Grove | Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly
Lobbying Activity date: 2025-11-26
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: Catherine Cobden
Posted date: 2025-12-15
Lobbying Activity number: 6221-47412 View Lobbying Activity Report
Canadian Steel Producers Association
Organization

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- David Eby, Premier of British Columbia | Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly
- Meghan Sali, Principal Secretary | Office of the Premier
- Kristine Ciruna, Executive Director | Office of the Premier
Lobbying Activity date: 2025-11-25
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: Catherine Cobden
Posted date: 2025-12-15
Lobbying Activity number: 6221-47411 View Lobbying Activity Report
Canadian Steel Producers Association
Organization

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Bowinn Ma, MLA for North Vancouver-Lonsdale | Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly
- Melanie Triemstra, Chief of Staff | Infrastructure
- Bobbi Plecas, Deputy Minister | Infrastructure
Lobbying Activity date: 2025-11-25
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: Catherine Cobden
Posted date: 2025-12-15
Lobbying Activity number: 6221-47409 View Lobbying Activity Report
Canadian Steel Producers Association
Organization

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Brenda Bailey, Minister of Finance | Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly
- Kelly Sather, Chief of Staff | Finance
Lobbying Activity date: 2025-11-25
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: Catherine Cobden
Posted date: 2025-12-15
Lobbying Activity number: 6221-47406 View Lobbying Activity Report
Canadian Steel Producers Association
Organization

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Mike Farnworth, MLA for Port Coquitlam | Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly
- Joey Mitchell, Senior Ministerial Advisor | Transportation and Transit
- Kevin Volk, Assistant Deputy Minister, Integrated Transportation & Infrastructure Services Division | Transportation and Transit
Lobbying Activity date: 2025-11-25
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: Catherine Cobden
Posted date: 2025-12-15
Lobbying Activity number: 6221-47404 View Lobbying Activity Report
Canadian Steel Producers Association
Organization

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Ravi Kahlon, Minister of Jobs and Economic Growth | Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly
- Braeden Mayer, Ministerial Advisory | Jobs and Economic Growth
- Steve Anderson, Executive Director | Jobs and Economic Growth
Lobbying Activity date: 2025-11-25
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: Catherine Cobden
Posted date: 2025-12-15
Lobbying Activity number: 6221-47402 View Lobbying Activity Report
Canadian Steel Producers Association
Organization

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Mark Liedemann, President & Chief Executive Officer | Infrastructure BC Inc.
Lobbying Activity date: 2025-11-25
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: Catherine Cobden
Posted date: 2025-12-15
Lobbying Activity number: 6221-47401 View Lobbying Activity Report
Canadian Steel Producers Association
Organization

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Bobbi Plecas, Deputy Minister | Infrastructure
- Matthew Andrews, Executive Director | Infrastructure
Lobbying Activity date: 2025-10-02
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: Catherine Cobden
Posted date: 2025-11-15
Lobbying Activity number: 6221-46353 View Lobbying Activity Report
Canadian Steel Producers Association
Organization

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Bobbi Plecas, Deputy Minister | Infrastructure
- Matthew Andrew, Executive Director | Infrastructure
Lobbying Activity date: 2025-10-02
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: Catherine Cobden
Posted date: 2025-11-15
Lobbying Activity number: 6221-45678 View Lobbying Activity Report
Canadian Steel Producers Association
Organization

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Gavin Dew, MLA for Kelowna-Mission | Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly
Lobbying Activity date: 2025-09-24
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: Catherine Cobden
Posted date: 2025-10-15
Lobbying Activity number: 6221-45677 View Lobbying Activity Report
Canadian Steel Producers Association
Organization

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Ravi Parmar, MLA for Langford-Highlands | Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly
Lobbying Activity date: 2025-09-24
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: Catherine Cobden
Posted date: 2025-10-15
Lobbying Activity number: 6221-45676 View Lobbying Activity Report
Canadian Steel Producers Association
Organization

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Tom McCarthy, Deputy Minister | Office of the Premier
Lobbying Activity date: 2025-09-24
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: Catherine Cobden
Posted date: 2025-10-15
Lobbying Activity number: 6221-45675 View Lobbying Activity Report
Canadian Steel Producers Association
Organization

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Kevin Volk, Assistant Deputy Minister | Transportation and Transit
- Heather Hill, Assistant Deputy Minister | Transportation and Transit
Lobbying Activity date: 2025-09-24
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: Catherine Cobden
Posted date: 2025-10-15
Lobbying Activity number: 6221-45674 View Lobbying Activity Report

Catherine Cobden, President and CEO (Organization)

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Results below are sorted by posted date, beginning with the most recent.

Results 1-18 of 18

Canadian Steel Producers Association
Organization

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Tom McCarthy, Deputy Minister | Office of the Premier
- Meghan Sali, Director of Policy | Office of the Premier
Lobbying Activity date: 2026-02-24
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: Catherine Cobden
Posted date: 2026-03-16
Lobbying Activity number: 6221-49470 View Lobbying Activity Report
Canadian Steel Producers Association
Organization

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Mark Alexander, Project Manager | British Columbia Hydro and Power Authority
- Chris Bianco, Lead Supply Chain Manager | British Columbia Hydro and Power Authority
- Kristina Driedger, Communication Director | British Columbia Hydro and Power Authority
- Siobhan Jackson, Project Director | British Columbia Hydro and Power Authority
Lobbying Activity date: 2026-02-03
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: Catherine Cobden
Posted date: 2026-03-16
Lobbying Activity number: 6221-49469 View Lobbying Activity Report
Canadian Steel Producers Association
Organization

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Kevin Volk, Assistant Deputy Minister, Integrated Transportation & Infrastructure Services Division | Transportation and Transit
Lobbying Activity date: 2026-02-03
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: Catherine Cobden
Posted date: 2026-03-16
Lobbying Activity number: 6221-49468 View Lobbying Activity Report
Canadian Steel Producers Association
Organization

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Fazil Mihlar, Deputy Minister | Jobs and Economic Growth
- Scott Harris, Chief of Staff | Jobs and Economic Growth
- Steve Anderson, Executive Director, Trade Policy | Jobs and Economic Growth
Lobbying Activity date: 2025-12-15
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: Catherine Cobden
Posted date: 2026-01-15
Lobbying Activity number: 6221-48236 View Lobbying Activity Report
Canadian Steel Producers Association
Organization

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Tom McCarthy, Deputy Minister | Office of the Premier
- Meghan Sali, Principal Secretary | Office of the Premier
Lobbying Activity date: 2025-11-26
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: Catherine Cobden
Posted date: 2025-12-15
Lobbying Activity number: 6221-47413 View Lobbying Activity Report
Canadian Steel Producers Association
Organization

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Gavin Dew, MLA for Kelowna-Mission | Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly
- Harman Bhangu, MLA for Langley-Abbotsford | Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly
- Peter Milobar, MLA for Kamloops Centre | Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly
- Misty Van Popta, MLA for Langley-Walnut Grove | Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly
Lobbying Activity date: 2025-11-26
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: Catherine Cobden
Posted date: 2025-12-15
Lobbying Activity number: 6221-47412 View Lobbying Activity Report
Canadian Steel Producers Association
Organization

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- David Eby, Premier of British Columbia | Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly
- Meghan Sali, Principal Secretary | Office of the Premier
- Kristine Ciruna, Executive Director | Office of the Premier
Lobbying Activity date: 2025-11-25
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: Catherine Cobden
Posted date: 2025-12-15
Lobbying Activity number: 6221-47411 View Lobbying Activity Report
Canadian Steel Producers Association
Organization

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Bowinn Ma, MLA for North Vancouver-Lonsdale | Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly
- Melanie Triemstra, Chief of Staff | Infrastructure
- Bobbi Plecas, Deputy Minister | Infrastructure
Lobbying Activity date: 2025-11-25
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: Catherine Cobden
Posted date: 2025-12-15
Lobbying Activity number: 6221-47409 View Lobbying Activity Report
Canadian Steel Producers Association
Organization

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Brenda Bailey, Minister of Finance | Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly
- Kelly Sather, Chief of Staff | Finance
Lobbying Activity date: 2025-11-25
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: Catherine Cobden
Posted date: 2025-12-15
Lobbying Activity number: 6221-47406 View Lobbying Activity Report
Canadian Steel Producers Association
Organization

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Mike Farnworth, MLA for Port Coquitlam | Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly
- Joey Mitchell, Senior Ministerial Advisor | Transportation and Transit
- Kevin Volk, Assistant Deputy Minister, Integrated Transportation & Infrastructure Services Division | Transportation and Transit
Lobbying Activity date: 2025-11-25
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: Catherine Cobden
Posted date: 2025-12-15
Lobbying Activity number: 6221-47404 View Lobbying Activity Report
Canadian Steel Producers Association
Organization

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Ravi Kahlon, Minister of Jobs and Economic Growth | Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly
- Braeden Mayer, Ministerial Advisory | Jobs and Economic Growth
- Steve Anderson, Executive Director | Jobs and Economic Growth
Lobbying Activity date: 2025-11-25
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: Catherine Cobden
Posted date: 2025-12-15
Lobbying Activity number: 6221-47402 View Lobbying Activity Report
Canadian Steel Producers Association
Organization

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Mark Liedemann, President & Chief Executive Officer | Infrastructure BC Inc.
Lobbying Activity date: 2025-11-25
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: Catherine Cobden
Posted date: 2025-12-15
Lobbying Activity number: 6221-47401 View Lobbying Activity Report
Canadian Steel Producers Association
Organization

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Bobbi Plecas, Deputy Minister | Infrastructure
- Matthew Andrews, Executive Director | Infrastructure
Lobbying Activity date: 2025-10-02
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: Catherine Cobden
Posted date: 2025-11-15
Lobbying Activity number: 6221-46353 View Lobbying Activity Report
Canadian Steel Producers Association
Organization

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Bobbi Plecas, Deputy Minister | Infrastructure
- Matthew Andrew, Executive Director | Infrastructure
Lobbying Activity date: 2025-10-02
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: Catherine Cobden
Posted date: 2025-11-15
Lobbying Activity number: 6221-45678 View Lobbying Activity Report

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Canadian Steel Producers Association / Catherine Cobden, President and CEO

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Version 1 of 4 (2025-09-24 to 2025-11-25)

Version 1 of 4 (2025-09-24 to 2025-11-25)

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Description of Activities

Gifts or benefits provided by the organization

Contributors to the Lobbying Activity

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