Registered lobbyist
Giles Gherson
- Clients
- 1
Clients by year
Top clients
RegistrationsSubjects
- Budget1
- Economic Development1
- Planning and Development, Planning Policy / Study1
Clients by year· 1 row
| Year | Client | Registrations |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Toronto Region Board of Trade | 1 |
Offices contacted
Communications per year
2022 to 202621 communications, most in 2023 (14)
How and with whom
By method · 17 meetings
By office holder
Most-contacted offices
Top 10 of 11Meeting rate
Share of this lobbyist's communications recorded as a meeting, presentation or video meeting
Rates are reported only above 20 contacts. Some subjects are mostly handled by email, so rates are best compared within subject category.
Offices contacted· 11 rows
| Office | Office holder type | Communications | Meetings | Last contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economic Development and Culture | City staff | 4 | 3 | 29 January 2024 |
| Olivia Chow | Councillor staff | 3 | 2 | 29 November 2023 |
| Olivia Chow | Member of council | 3 | 2 | 9 July 2026 |
| City Manager's Office | City staff | 2 | 2 | 31 August 2023 |
| CreateTO | Local board | 2 | 2 | 28 November 2025 |
| Brad Bradford | Member of council | 2 | 2 | 14 July 2026 |
| Exhibition Place | Local board | 1 | 1 | 5 December 2023 |
| Brad Bradford | Councillor staff | 1 | 1 | 30 August 2023 |
| Jennifer McKelvie | Member of council | 1 | 1 | 11 March 2024 |
| Jon Burnside | Member of council | 1 | 0 | 31 August 2023 |
| Shelley Carroll | Member of council | 1 | 1 | 10 July 2023 |
Registrations
Registrations by start year
Status
Data table· 1 row
| Registration | Client | Subject matter | Dates | Status | Communications |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SM27012 | Toronto Region Board of Trade | Budget; Economic Development; Planning and Development, Planning Policy / Study | 1 November 2018 – 31 March 2027 | active | 21 |
Linked agenda items
This link is inferred by lobbyTO; the registry does not record which agenda item a registration concerns.
Links between records are inferred by a model and are not reviewed by a person. Each link shows its score out of 1; moderate-confidence links (0.7 to 0.9) are wrong more often than high-confidence links. How links are scored
Budget Implementation Including Property Tax Rates, User Fees and Related Matters
Item 2026.CC38.1 · meeting 10 February 2026 · first recorded vote 10 February 2026 · from registration SM27012
Evidence Moderate confidence · score 0.77
A model scored this link between 0.7 and 0.9 out of 1. Links are not checked by a person, and links in this range are wrong more often: check the evidence before relying on it.
Source records
- Registration SM27012: Measures impacting economic development and prosperity of Toronto and region including taxation and budgeting, housing and land use planning, enhanced government services and technology adoption, enhancing business competitiveness and red tape reduction. (Lobbyist Registry)
- Agenda item 2026.CC38.1: Budget Implementation Including Property Tax Rates, User Fees and Related Matters (TMMIS)
No further evidence was recorded for this link.
Item 2025.EX24.2 · meeting 17 June 2025 · first recorded vote 26 June 2025 · from registration SM27012
Evidence Moderate confidence · score 0.87
A model scored this link between 0.7 and 0.9 out of 1. Links are not checked by a person, and links in this range are wrong more often: check the evidence before relying on it.
Source records
- Registration SM27012: Measures impacting economic development and prosperity of Toronto and region including taxation and budgeting, housing and land use planning, enhanced government services and technology adoption, enhancing business competitiveness and red tape reduction. (Lobbyist Registry)
- Agenda item 2025.EX24.2: Assessment of City Impacts from Bill 17, Protect Ontario by Building Faster and Smarter Act, 2025 and Provincial Budget (TMMIS)
No further evidence was recorded for this link.
Toronto Builds - A Policy Framework to Build More Affordable Rental Homes on Public Land
Item 2025.PH21.4 · meeting 8 May 2025 · first recorded vote 8 May 2025 · from registration SM27012
Evidence Moderate confidence · score 0.87
A model scored this link between 0.7 and 0.9 out of 1. Links are not checked by a person, and links in this range are wrong more often: check the evidence before relying on it.
Source records
- Registration SM27012: Measures impacting economic development and prosperity of Toronto and region including taxation and budgeting, housing and land use planning, enhanced government services and technology adoption, enhancing business competitiveness and red tape reduction. (Lobbyist Registry)
- Agenda item 2025.PH21.4: Toronto Builds - A Policy Framework to Build More Affordable Rental Homes on Public Land (TMMIS)
No further evidence was recorded for this link.
Supporting Ownership Housing Developments
Item 2025.EX21.13 · meeting 19 March 2025 · first recorded vote 19 March 2025 · from registration SM27012
Evidence Moderate confidence · score 0.87
A model scored this link between 0.7 and 0.9 out of 1. Links are not checked by a person, and links in this range are wrong more often: check the evidence before relying on it.
Source records
- Registration SM27012: Measures impacting economic development and prosperity of Toronto and region including taxation and budgeting, housing and land use planning, enhanced government services and technology adoption, enhancing business competitiveness and red tape reduction. (Lobbyist Registry)
- Agenda item 2025.EX21.13: Supporting Ownership Housing Developments (TMMIS)
No further evidence was recorded for this link.
Mayor's Economic Action Plan in Response to United States Tariffs
Item 2025.EX21.2 · meeting 19 March 2025 · first recorded vote 19 March 2025 · from registration SM27012
Evidence Moderate confidence · score 0.77
A model scored this link between 0.7 and 0.9 out of 1. Links are not checked by a person, and links in this range are wrong more often: check the evidence before relying on it.
Source records
- Registration SM27012: Measures impacting economic development and prosperity of Toronto and region including taxation and budgeting, housing and land use planning, enhanced government services and technology adoption, enhancing business competitiveness and red tape reduction. (Lobbyist Registry)
- Agenda item 2025.EX21.2: Mayor's Economic Action Plan in Response to United States Tariffs (TMMIS)
No further evidence was recorded for this link.
Strengthening the City of Toronto's Housing Development Capacity to Deliver Housing Faster
Item 2024.EX19.1 · meeting 10 December 2024 · first recorded vote 10 December 2024 · from registration SM27012
Evidence Moderate confidence · score 0.87
A model scored this link between 0.7 and 0.9 out of 1. Links are not checked by a person, and links in this range are wrong more often: check the evidence before relying on it.
Source records
- Registration SM27012: Measures impacting economic development and prosperity of Toronto and region including taxation and budgeting, housing and land use planning, enhanced government services and technology adoption, enhancing business competitiveness and red tape reduction. (Lobbyist Registry)
- Agenda item 2024.EX19.1: Strengthening the City of Toronto's Housing Development Capacity to Deliver Housing Faster (TMMIS)
No further evidence was recorded for this link.
Sidewalks to Skylines: An Action Plan for Toronto's Economy (2025-2035)
Item 2024.EC16.2 · meeting 23 October 2024 · first recorded vote 14 November 2024 · from registration SM27012
Evidence Moderate confidence · score 0.87
A model scored this link between 0.7 and 0.9 out of 1. Links are not checked by a person, and links in this range are wrong more often: check the evidence before relying on it.
Source records
- Registration SM27012: Measures impacting economic development and prosperity of Toronto and region including taxation and budgeting, housing and land use planning, enhanced government services and technology adoption, enhancing business competitiveness and red tape reduction. (Lobbyist Registry)
- Agenda item 2024.EC16.2: Sidewalks to Skylines: An Action Plan for Toronto's Economy (2025-2035) (TMMIS)
No further evidence was recorded for this link.
Item 2024.PH12.7 · meeting 9 May 2024 · first recorded vote 22 May 2024 · from registration SM27012
Evidence Moderate confidence · score 0.87
A model scored this link between 0.7 and 0.9 out of 1. Links are not checked by a person, and links in this range are wrong more often: check the evidence before relying on it.
Source records
- Registration SM27012: Measures impacting economic development and prosperity of Toronto and region including taxation and budgeting, housing and land use planning, enhanced government services and technology adoption, enhancing business competitiveness and red tape reduction. (Lobbyist Registry)
- Agenda item 2024.PH12.7: City Comments on Proposed Bill 185 - Cutting Red Tape to Build More Homes Act, 2024, Provincial Planning Statement 2024, and New Minister Zoning Order Framework (TMMIS)
No further evidence was recorded for this link.
Updates to the Constituency Services and Office Budget Policy
Item 2023.EX10.12 · meeting 5 December 2023 · first recorded vote 15 December 2023 · from registration SM27012
Evidence Moderate confidence · score 0.73
A model scored this link between 0.7 and 0.9 out of 1. Links are not checked by a person, and links in this range are wrong more often: check the evidence before relying on it.
Source records
- Registration SM27012: Measures impacting economic development and prosperity of Toronto and region including taxation and budgeting, housing and land use planning, enhanced government services and technology adoption, enhancing business competitiveness and red tape reduction. (Lobbyist Registry)
- Agenda item 2023.EX10.12: Updates to the Constituency Services and Office Budget Policy (TMMIS)
No further evidence was recorded for this link.
2023 Operating and Capital Budgets
Item 2023.MPB4.1 · meeting — · first recorded vote 15 February 2023 · from registration SM27012
Evidence Moderate confidence · score 0.77
A model scored this link between 0.7 and 0.9 out of 1. Links are not checked by a person, and links in this range are wrong more often: check the evidence before relying on it.
Source records
- Registration SM27012: Measures impacting economic development and prosperity of Toronto and region including taxation and budgeting, housing and land use planning, enhanced government services and technology adoption, enhancing business competitiveness and red tape reduction. (Lobbyist Registry)
- Agenda item 2023.MPB4.1: 2023 Operating and Capital Budgets (TMMIS)
No further evidence was recorded for this link.
Item 2024.MM20.20 · meeting — · first recorded vote 25 July 2024 · from registration SM27012
Evidence Moderate confidence · score 0.77
A model scored this link between 0.7 and 0.9 out of 1. Links are not checked by a person, and links in this range are wrong more often: check the evidence before relying on it.
Source records
- Registration SM27012: Measures impacting economic development and prosperity of Toronto and region including taxation and budgeting, housing and land use planning, enhanced government services and technology adoption, enhancing business competitiveness and red tape reduction. (Lobbyist Registry)
- Agenda item 2024.MM20.20: Jurisdictional Research on Municipal Fiscal Frameworks - by Councillor Lily Cheng, seconded by Mayor Olivia Chow (TMMIS)
No further evidence was recorded for this link.
Item 2026.MM42.44 · meeting — · first recorded vote 24 June 2026 · from registration SM27012
Evidence Moderate confidence · score 0.77
A model scored this link between 0.7 and 0.9 out of 1. Links are not checked by a person, and links in this range are wrong more often: check the evidence before relying on it.
Source records
- Registration SM27012: Measures impacting economic development and prosperity of Toronto and region including taxation and budgeting, housing and land use planning, enhanced government services and technology adoption, enhancing business competitiveness and red tape reduction. (Lobbyist Registry)
- Agenda item 2026.MM42.44: Reducing Development Charges in Partnership with the Provincial and Federal Governments - by Mayor Olivia Chow, seconded by Councillor Shelley Carroll (TMMIS)
No further evidence was recorded for this link.
Former-official status
No match with a former member of council, councillor staff or City staff. A match appears only when a decision model comparing the two records scores it 0.95 or higher.
Disclosure timeliness
Lobbyists must record a communication within 3 days. lobbyTO measures the gap between a communication's date and the first daily snapshot of the registry export in which it appears. The export refreshes daily, so a 1-day gap is expected.
Measurement in progress. Daily snapshots began on 4 October 2026 (5 days of snapshots so far); results appear after 6 months of snapshots, from 4 April 2027. Communications dated before the first snapshot are not measured.