David J. McGuinty · Minister of National Defence of Canada, National Defence (DND)
Potential alignment with Japan in areas such as secure and resilient infrastructure, advanced manufacturing, cybersecurity, aerospace, autonomous systems, marine technologies, disaster resilience, and talent development to be discussed with participants of the Team Canada Trade Mission to Japan.Read more
BCIT's contribution to Canada’s defence industrial base through applied research, workforce development, advanced technology training, and partnership development with industry, government, and international partners.
Philip Jennings · Deputy Minister, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
Christian Hansen · Regional Director General, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
Michael Assad · Chief of Staff, Office of the Deputy Minister, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
Ensuring we are meeting Canada's labour needs for a skilled workforce. This might involve increased funding for skilled trades training, targeted training for in-demand national sectors (e.g., marine, aerospace, etc.), or general investments in training, reskilling, and upskilling.Read more
BCIT's support of industry and SMEs through research and innovation to develop commercially relevant technologies, products and services.
Philip Jennings · Deputy Minister, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
Christian Hansen · Regional Director General (Pacific), Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
BCIT's support of industry and SMEs through research and innovation to develop commercially relevant technologies, products and services.Read more
Ensuring we are meeting Canada's labour needs for a skilled workforce. This might involve increased funding for skilled trades training, targeted training for in-demand national sectors (e.g., marine, aerospace, etc.), or general investments in training, reskilling, and upskilling.
Benjamin Ebadi · Regional Advisor, West and North, Office of the Minister of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Innovation, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
Expanding DigiToST, an interdisciplinary, multi-institutional research lab, for social good, bringing together education, applied research, industry, digital innovation, and health.Read more
Simaloi Sikar · Senior Regional Advisor (West & North), Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
Ensuring we are meeting Canada's labour needs for a skilled workforce. This might involve increased funding for skilled trades training, targeted training for in-demand national sectors (e.g., marine, aerospace, etc.), or general investments in training, reskilling, and upskilling.Read more
Diane Chieng · Senior BC Advisor (Housing and Infrastructure), Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada (HICC)
Lucia Liang · Regional Advisor– British Columbia, Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada (HICC)
Ensuring we are meeting Canada's labour needs for a skilled workforce. This might involve increased funding for skilled trades training, targeted training for in-demand national sectors (e.g., marine, aerospace, etc.), or general investments in training, reskilling, and upskilling.Read more
Samantha Jerome · Chief of Staff, House of Commons
Ensuring we are meeting Canada's labour needs for a skilled workforce. This might involve increased funding for skilled trades training, targeted training for in-demand national sectors (e.g., marine, aerospace, etc.), or general investments in training, reskilling, and upskilling.Read more
Matthew Stanton · Policy and Ontario Advisor, Privy Council Office (PCO)
Applied research and training in AI, digitial innovation, and applications for emergency management and early wildfire detection.Read more
Ensuring we are meeting Canada's labour needs for a skilled workforce. This might involve increased funding for skilled trades training, targeted training for in-demand national sectors (e.g., marine, aerospace, etc.), or general investments in training, reskilling, and upskilling.
Manjeet Vinning · Regional Advisor - British Columbia, Prime Minister's Office (PMO)
Ensuring we are meeting Canada's labour needs for a skilled workforce. This might involve increased funding for skilled trades training, targeted training for in-demand national sectors (e.g., marine, aerospace, etc.), or general investments in training, reskilling, and upskilling.Read more
Ian Burke Cameron · Director of Strategy and Senior Advisor, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
Soha Samii · Regional Advisor for Western Canada, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
Education and training tied to Canada's strategic priorities related to the Defence sectorRead more
Ensuring we are meeting Canada's labour needs for a skilled workforce. This might involve increased funding for skilled trades training, targeted training for in-demand national sectors (e.g., marine, aerospace, etc.), or general investments in training, reskilling, and upskilling.
Maninder Sidhu · Minister of International Trade, Global Affairs Canada (GAC)
Education and training tied to Canada's strategic priorities related to the Defence sectorRead more
Ensuring we are meeting Canada's labour needs for a skilled workforce. This might involve increased funding for skilled trades training, targeted training for in-demand national sectors (e.g., marine, aerospace, etc.), or general investments in training, reskilling, and upskilling.
Jonathan Wilkinson · Member of Parliament, House of Commons
Marine Innovation Simulation Centre of Excellence educational research project and workforce development needs connected to the marine sector.Read more
Defence funding through ITB policy and its support of post-secondary education and research
Jake Sawatzky · MP, New Westminster—Burnaby—Maillardville
Construction training needs for pre-fabrication and zero emission building standards with an emphasis on the need for additional support for apprentices and skilled trades training.Read more
Noemie Fiset-Tremblay · Chief of Staff, Secretary of State (Labour), Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
Expansion of the UTIP funding to include opportunities for post-secondary institutes to apply for funds to renovate and modernize trades training spaces on campuses.Read more
From the Office of the Commissioner of Lobbying's open data, published November 5, 2026.
Reports cover oral, arranged meetings with designated public office holders since November 22, 2021; lobbyists file them by the 15th of the following month.
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