Bell Canada reported 13 communications with federal officials in August 2026, touching on broadband, procurement and broadcasting policy, according to the federal lobbying registry.
What the filing shows
Bell Canada, registered as the client, reported 13 communications with federal officials between August 6, 2026 and August 26, 2026, according to the Office of the Commissioner of Lobbying of Canada registry.
The subjects listed in the filing included raising awareness about technological innovations, including AI, and how policy affects investment in innovation and research; proposed government broadband programs and initiatives including in rural and Northern Canada; procedures, policies and best practices around reducing costs in procurement of end user devices, networks, support services and solutions; and broadcasting policies relating to conventional television.
Who was lobbied
The most-contacted official was Scott Jones, President of Shared Services Canada, with 7 communications, according to the registry. Peter Wall, Deputy Chief of Staff and Director of Communications at Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada, was contacted 6 times, and Mark Schaan, Associate Deputy Minister at the same department, was contacted 5 times.
Other officials contacted included Ramiz Razzak, Policy Advisor in the Prime Minister's Office, with 4 communications; Jordan Zed, Senior Assistant Deputy Minister at Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada, with 2; and Anson Duran, Chief of Staff at the same department, with 2. Steven MacKinnon, Minister of Transport and Leader of the Government in the House of Commons, and Paul Connors, a Member of Parliament, were each contacted once, according to the registry.
BCE Inc. on the public record
Over the last 24 months, BCE Inc. and related entities were awarded 363 federal contracts and grants worth a total of $220.8 million, according to federal proactive disclosure records. The most recent award was dated June 26, 2026.
Bell Canada filed 3 lobbying communication reports over the last 12 months, according to the Office of the Commissioner of Lobbying of Canada registry.
Share price context
BCE Inc. shares closed at $30.93 for the week of September 21, 2026, according to weekly closing price data.
Over the previous 52 weeks, the stock's weekly close ranged from a high of $36.11 to a low of $30.20.
