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The Canadian National Railway Company / La Compangnie des chemins de fer nationaux du Canada / Robin Guy, Consultant

Registration Information

Client name: The Canadian National Railway Company / La Compangnie des chemins de fer nationaux du Canada
Lobbyist name: Robin Guy, Consultant
Initial registration start date: 2025-07-28
Registration status: Active
Registration Number: 959244-381811

Associated Communications

Total Number of Communication Reports: 1

Monthly communication reports in the last 6 months: 1

Version 2 of 3 (2026-02-04 to 2026-02-09)

Registration versions:

Version 2 of 3 (2026-02-04 to 2026-02-09)

Lobbying Information

Subject Matter Details

Details Regarding the Identified Subject Matter
Subject matters	Details	Categories
Infrastructure, Taxation and Finance, Transportation	Accelerated Depreciation, Capital Cost Allowance and better alignment with US policies.	Legislative Proposal, Bill or Resolution, Regulation, Policies or Program
Internal Trade, International Trade, Labour	Canada Labour Code as it relates to Sick leave benefits, anti-replacement workers and Right to Disconnect	Legislative Proposal, Bill or Resolution, Policies or Program, Regulation
Internal Trade, International Trade, Labour	Changes to regulations regarding sick leave, replacement workers and Right to Disconnect	Policies or Program, Regulation
Employment and Training	Discuss Employment and Skills Development Canada (ESDC) programs and policies to support strong transportation supply chains. Content added through an amendment on 2026-02-14	Policies or Program
Environment, Research and Development, Transportation	Emergency Preparedness and response as it relates to response by government to natural disasters, access to telecommunications and planning for potential climate related emergencies.	Grant, Contribution or Other Financial Benefit, Policies or Program
Transportation	Extended Interswitching and related pilot projects.	Legislative Proposal, Bill or Resolution, Policies or Program, Regulation
Environment, Research and Development, Transportation	Funding related to Green Transportation Initiatives including renewable fuels and alternative propulsion methods.	Grant, Contribution or Other Financial Benefit
Internal Trade, International Trade, Transportation	Funding related to the National Transportation Corridor Fund	Grant, Contribution or Other Financial Benefit
Internal Trade, International Trade, Transportation	Infrastructure funding related to port and terminal access upgrades	Grant, Contribution or Other Financial Benefit
Transportation	Infrastructure funding related to Railway Crossing Safety Improvement	Grant, Contribution or Other Financial Benefit
Infrastructure, Transportation	Infrastructure projects that support Canada’s supply chain.	Grant, Contribution or Other Financial Benefit
Environment, Internal Trade, International Trade, Justice and Law Enforcement, Transportation	Issues of approval related to the CN Milton Hub	Policies or Program
Bilingualism/Official Languages	Matters pertaining to the operation of company in both official languages.	Policies or Program, Legislative Proposal, Bill or Resolution, Regulation
Transportation	Operations of Passenger Rail along CN Corridor	Legislative Proposal, Bill or Resolution, Policies or Program, Regulation
Agriculture, Animal Welfare, International Trade, Transportation	Regulation of transportation of grain and oilseeds	Regulation
Science and Technology, Telecommunications, Transportation	Regulations governing Enhanced Train Control	Regulation
International Trade, Transportation	Regulatory and policy alignment between Canada and the U.S.	Regulation
Employment and Training, Labour, Transportation	Revision of the Duty and Rest Period Rules for Railway Operating Employees and fatigue	Policies or Program
Transportation	Revisions to the Canadian Railway Operating Rules (Various)	Policies or Program
Transportation	Revisions to the Railway Locomotive Inspection and Safety Rules	Regulation
Constitutional Issues, Economic Development, Federal-Provincial Relations, Foreign Affairs, Infrastructure, Internal Trade, International Relations, International Trade, Transportation	Subjects related to Canada-US Relations, Tariffs and Trade	Legislative Proposal, Bill or Resolution, Policies or Program, Regulation
Transportation	The Canada Transportation Act and other Acts respecting transportation	Regulation
Transportation	The Canada Transportation Act and other Acts respecting transportation and to make related and consequential amendments to other Acts (Transportation Modernization Act)	Regulation
Internal Trade, International Trade, Transportation	Transportation of Dangerous Goods Act	Regulation

Communication Techniques

Written communication
Oral communication
Grass-roots communication

The lobbyist has arranged or expects to arrange one or more meetings on behalf of the client between a public office holder and any other person in the course of this undertaking.

Government Institutions

Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA)
Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA)
Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions
Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA)
Canadian Heritage (PCH)
Canadian Transportation Agency (CTA)
Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada (CIRNAC)
Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)
Finance Canada (FIN)
Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO)
Global Affairs Canada (GAC)
Health Canada (HC)
House of Commons
Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada (HICC)
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC)
Impact Assessment Agency of Canada (IAAC)
Indigenous Services Canada (ISC)
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
Intergovernmental Affairs Secretariat (IGA)
National Defence (DND)
Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
Pacific Economic Development Canada (PacifiCan)
Parks Canada (PC)
Prairies Economic Development Canada (PrairiesCan)
Prime Minister's Office (PMO)
Privy Council Office (PCO)
Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC)
Public Safety Canada (PS)
Public Service Commission of Canada (PSC)
Senate of Canada
Service Canada (ServCan)
Transportation Safety Board of Canada (TSB)
Transport Canada (TC)
Veterans Affairs Canada (VAC)
Women and Gender Equality (WAGE)

Client Details

Government funding

End date of the last completed financial year: 2024-12-01

List of Government Funding
Government Institution	Funding Received in Last Financial Year	Funding Expected in Current Financial Year
Transport Canada- National Trade Corridor Fund	$7,036,000.00	Yes
Transport Canada - Rail Safety Improvement Program	$12,074,643.51	Yes

Client Contact Information

Address:
935 de La Gauchetiere St. West
Montreal, QC H3B 2M9
Canada

Telephone number: 343-549-2296
Web address: https://www.cn.ca/en/

Client representative

Melissa Cotton, Director of Government Affairs Canada

Parent Company Information

The Canadian National Railway Company / La Compangnie des chemins de fer nationaux du Canada is not a subsidiary of any other parent companies.

Coalition Members Information

The Canadian National Railway Company / La Compangnie des chemins de fer nationaux du Canada is not a coalition.

Individual, organization or corporation with a Direct Interest Beneficiary Information

The activities of The Canadian National Railway Company / La Compangnie des chemins de fer nationaux du Canada are not controlled or directed by another individual, organization or corporation with a direct interest in the outcome of this undertaking.

Subsidiary Beneficiary Information

Algoma Central Railway Inc
- 429 Hudson
  Sault-Ste-Marie, ON P6A 3P4
  Canada
BC Rail Partnership
- 1700-1075 West Georgia Street
  Vancouver, BC V6E 3C9
  Canada
Canada Southern Railway Company
- 935 de La Gauchetiere Street West, 16th Floor
  Montreal, QC H3B 2M9
  Canada
Canadian National Railway Management Inc.
- 935 de La Gauchetiere Street West, 16th Floor
  Montreal, QC H3B 2M9
  Canada
Canadian Northern Quebec Railway Company
- 935 de La Gauchetiere Street West, 16th Floor
  Montreal, QC H3B 2M9
  Canada
Compagnie de gestion de Matane inc.
- 935 de La Gauchetiere Street West, 16th Floor
  Montreal, QC H3B 2M9
  Canada
Quebec and Lake Saint John Railway Company
- 935 de La Gauchetiere Street West, 16th Floor
  Montreal, QC H3B 2M9
  Canada

Lobbyist Details

Robin Guy | Designated public offices held

Business address:
1100-222 Queen Street
Ottawa, ON K1P 5V9
Canada

Telephone number: 613-232-3192

Consultant Firm and Address

Firm: Crestview Strategy / Crestview Strategy

Address:
1100-222 Queen Street
Ottawa, ON K1P 5V9
Canada

Telephone number: 613-232-3192

The Canadian National Railway Company/La Compangnie des chemins de fer nationaux du Canada

The following names have been used on or after July 2, 2008

Name	From	To
The Canadian National Railway Company/La Compangnie des chemins de fer nationaux du Canada	2025-07-28	current

The Canadian National Railway Company / La Compangnie des chemins de fer nationaux du Canada

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

List of Public Offices Held
Position	Period Held	Last Date Designated Public Office Held
Chief of Staff Canadian Heritage, Office of the Minister of State (Sport)	June 2014 to November 2015	November 15, 2015
Director of Policy Canadian Heritage, Office of the Minister of State (Sport)	June 2011 to June 2014	June 14, 2014
Policy Advisor Canadian International Development Agency, Office of the Minister of International Cooperation	October 2009 to June 2011	June 19, 2011
Policy Advisor Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade, Office of the Minister of State (Foreign Affairs)(Americas)	November 2008 to October 2009	October 12, 2009
Policy Advisor Department of Transport, Office of the Minister of Transportation, Infrastructure and Communities,	June 2008 to November 2008	November 4, 2008
Special Assistant (Policy) Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade; Department of Canadian Heritage, Office of Secretary of State (Foreign Affairs and International Trade)(Sport)	January 2008 to June 2008	Not a designated office
Operations Assistant House of Commons, Conservative Resource Group	May 2007 to October 2007	Not a designated office
Student House of Commons, Office of the Hon. David Emerson, Member of Parliament for Vancouver--Kingsway	February 2006 to May 2007	Not a designated office
Student Intern House of Commons, Office of David Tilson, Member of Parliament for Dufferin--Caledon	June 2004 to August 2004	Not a designated office

List of Public Offices Held
Position	Period Held	Last Date Designated Public Office Held
Chief of Staff Canadian Heritage, Office of the Minister of State (Sport)	June 2014 to November 2015	November 15, 2015
Director of Policy Canadian Heritage, Office of the Minister of State (Sport)	June 2011 to June 2014	June 14, 2014
Policy Advisor Canadian International Development Agency, Office of the Minister of International Cooperation	October 2009 to June 2011	June 19, 2011
Policy Advisor Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade, Office of the Minister of State (Foreign Affairs)(Americas)	November 2008 to October 2009	October 12, 2009
Policy Advisor Department of Transport, Office of the Minister of Transportation, Infrastructure and Communities,	June 2008 to November 2008	November 4, 2008
Special Assistant (Policy) Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade; Department of Canadian Heritage, Office of Secretary of State (Foreign Affairs and International Trade)(Sport)	January 2008 to June 2008	Not a designated office
Operations Assistant House of Commons, Conservative Resource Group	May 2007 to October 2007	Not a designated office
Student House of Commons, Office of the Hon. David Emerson, Member of Parliament for Vancouver--Kingsway	February 2006 to May 2007	Not a designated office
Student Intern House of Commons, Office of David Tilson, Member of Parliament for Dufferin--Caledon	June 2004 to August 2004	Not a designated office

Date Modified:: 2026-03-23

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Registration - Consultant

The Canadian National Railway Company / La Compangnie des chemins de fer nationaux du Canada / Robin Guy, Consultant

Registration Information

Associated Communications

Version 2 of 3 (2026-02-04 to 2026-02-09)

Version 2 of 3 (2026-02-04 to 2026-02-09)

Subject Matter Details

Communication Techniques

Government Institutions

Government funding

Client Contact Information

Client representative

Parent Company Information

Coalition Members Information

Individual, organization or corporation with a Direct Interest Beneficiary Information

Subsidiary Beneficiary Information

Consultant Firm and Address