Sarah Watts-Rynard

Sarah Watts-Rynard's lobbying: the registrations they file and every meeting they've reported since November 2021.

Registrant (responsible officer)

Chief Executive Officer

For companies and organizations, the most senior paid officer files the registration and the monthly reports, whoever attended the meeting.

Meetings this Parliament: 102
Since Nov 2021: 263
Active registrations: 1

Reported meetings

Jan 27, 2026 Polytechnics Canada
- Ben Carr · Member of Parliament
Highly skilled workforce; in-demand occupations. Read more

Seeking funding for the activities of polytechnics and colleges in areas including workforce development, applied research and infrastructure/equipment.
Participate in all relevant policy discussions about skills training and work-integrated learning; upskilling and reskilling policies, programs and funding; apprenticeship training, attraction, retention and completion, including on federal projects.

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Jan 27, 2026 Polytechnics Canada
- Nancy Healey · Commissioner for Employers, Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
Respond to consultations and advocate for change to international student policy; consider how polytechnics/colleges support inward and outward student mobility; consider international best practices for workforce development and applied research; better integration of newcomers through credential recognition, prior learning recognition and upskilling. Read more

Participate in all relevant policy discussions about skills training and work-integrated learning; upskilling and reskilling policies, programs and funding; apprenticeship training, attraction, retention and completion, including on federal projects.
Highly skilled workforce; in-demand occupations.

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Jan 23, 2026 Polytechnics Canada
- Madison Lalonde · Special Assistant, Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
Highly skilled workforce; in-demand occupations. Read more

Seeking funding for the activities of polytechnics and colleges in areas including workforce development, applied research and infrastructure/equipment.
Participate in all relevant policy discussions about skills training and work-integrated learning; upskilling and reskilling policies, programs and funding; apprenticeship training, attraction, retention and completion, including on federal projects.

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Jan 20, 2026 Polytechnics Canada
- Daria Alshehabi · Director, Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
- Sophie Fix · Manager, Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
Participate in all relevant policy discussions about skills training and work-integrated learning; upskilling and reskilling policies, programs and funding; apprenticeship training, attraction, retention and completion, including on federal projects. Read more

Highly skilled workforce; in-demand occupations.
Seeking funding for the activities of polytechnics and colleges in areas including workforce development, applied research and infrastructure/equipment.

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Jan 7, 2026 Polytechnics Canada
- Sylvain Brazeau · Manager, Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
- Ademola Adebisi · Senior Policy Analyst, Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
Respond to consultations and advocate for change to international student policy; consider how polytechnics/colleges support inward and outward student mobility; consider international best practices for workforce development and applied research; better integration of newcomers through credential recognition, prior learning recognition and upskilling. Read more

Highly skilled workforce; in-demand occupations.

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Dec 22, 2025 Polytechnics Canada
- Nancy Healey · Commissioner for Employers, Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
Respond to consultations and advocate for change to international student policy; consider how polytechnics/colleges support inward and outward student mobility; consider international best practices for workforce development and applied research; better integration of newcomers through credential recognition, prior learning recognition and upskilling. Read more

Highly skilled workforce; in-demand occupations.
Participate in all relevant policy discussions about skills training and work-integrated learning; upskilling and reskilling policies, programs and funding; apprenticeship training, attraction, retention and completion, including on federal projects.

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Dec 18, 2025 Polytechnics Canada
- John Burnett · Director, National Research Council (NRC)
- Karen Hlady · Policy Integration Officer, National Research Council (NRC)
- Matteo Bernabo · Science Policy, National Research Council (NRC)
Seeking funding for the activities of polytechnics and colleges in areas including workforce development, applied research and infrastructure/equipment. Read more

Supports, programs and policies designed to boost innovation and productivity; technology adoption; respond to skills needs; polytechnics and colleges as innovation intermediaries.
Participate in all relevant policy discussions and consultations related to productivity, business innovation, technology adoption and artificial intelligence.
Participate in all relevant policy discussions and consultations about academic research funding, business innovation and applied research; how businesses, non-profits and other enterprises benefit from innovation supports from academic institutions/polytechnics.
Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council, College and Community Innovation Program; tri-council structure and funding; eligibility of polytechnics and colleges for research funding and research support; Horizon Europe and opportunities for polytechnics to engage in international research partnerships.

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Dec 10, 2025 Polytechnics Canada
- Brett Szmul · Policy Advisor, Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
Seeking funding for the activities of polytechnics and colleges in areas including workforce development, applied research and infrastructure/equipment. Read more

Supports, programs and policies designed to boost innovation and productivity; technology adoption; respond to skills needs; polytechnics and colleges as innovation intermediaries.
Participate in all relevant policy discussions about skills training and work-integrated learning; upskilling and reskilling policies, programs and funding; apprenticeship training, attraction, retention and completion, including on federal projects.

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Dec 9, 2025 Polytechnics Canada
- Laila Goodridge · Member of Parliament
Participate in all relevant policy discussions about skills training and work-integrated learning; upskilling and reskilling policies, programs and funding; apprenticeship training, attraction, retention and completion, including on federal projects. Read more

Participate in all relevant policy discussions and consultations related to productivity, business innovation, technology adoption and artificial intelligence.
Participate in all relevant policy discussions and consultations about academic research funding, business innovation and applied research; how businesses, non-profits and other enterprises benefit from innovation supports from academic institutions/polytechnics.

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Dec 4, 2025 Polytechnics Canada
- Andre Baril · Director General, Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
- Olivia Fraser-Kealy · Manager, Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
- Daria Alshehabi · Director, Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
Seeking funding for the activities of polytechnics and colleges in areas including workforce development, applied research and infrastructure/equipment. Read more

Supports, programs and policies designed to boost innovation and productivity; technology adoption; respond to skills needs; polytechnics and colleges as innovation intermediaries.
Highly skilled workforce; in-demand occupations.
Participate in all relevant policy discussions about skills training and work-integrated learning; upskilling and reskilling policies, programs and funding; apprenticeship training, attraction, retention and completion, including on federal projects.

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Dec 3, 2025 Polytechnics Canada
- Sarah Strapps · Director, Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
- Lori Brooks · Director General, Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
- Jacinthe Arsenault · Director General, Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
Highly skilled workforce; in-demand occupations. Read more

Seeking funding for the activities of polytechnics and colleges in areas including workforce development, applied research and infrastructure/equipment.
Participate in all relevant policy discussions about skills training and work-integrated learning; upskilling and reskilling policies, programs and funding; apprenticeship training, attraction, retention and completion, including on federal projects.

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Nov 28, 2025 Polytechnics Canada
- David Lisk · Vice President, National Research Council (NRC)
Seeking funding for the activities of polytechnics and colleges in areas including workforce development, applied research and infrastructure/equipment. Read more

Participate in all relevant policy discussions and consultations about academic research funding, business innovation and applied research; how businesses, non-profits and other enterprises benefit from innovation supports from academic institutions/polytechnics.

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Nov 26, 2025 Polytechnics Canada
- Atiq Rahman · Assistant Deputy Minister, Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
- Jenny Tremblay · Director General, Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
Adequate financial support for learners through the Canada Student Loan Program and other student-centered programs; Edu-Canada marketing and branding initiatives. Read more

Participate in all relevant policy discussions about skills training and work-integrated learning; upskilling and reskilling policies, programs and funding; apprenticeship training, attraction, retention and completion, including on federal projects.

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Nov 26, 2025 Polytechnics Canada
- Mark Schaan · Associate Deputy Minister, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
- Nipun Vats · Assistant Deputy Minister, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
Supports, programs and policies designed to boost innovation and productivity; technology adoption; respond to skills needs; polytechnics and colleges as innovation intermediaries. Read more

Participate in all relevant policy discussions and consultations about academic research funding, business innovation and applied research; how businesses, non-profits and other enterprises benefit from innovation supports from academic institutions/polytechnics.
Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council, College and Community Innovation Program; tri-council structure and funding; eligibility of polytechnics and colleges for research funding and research support; Horizon Europe and opportunities for polytechnics to engage in international research partnerships.

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Nov 25, 2025 Polytechnics Canada
- Matthew O'Connell · Deputy Director Financial Sector Policy, Finance Canada (FIN)
Supports, programs and policies designed to boost innovation and productivity; technology adoption; respond to skills needs; polytechnics and colleges as innovation intermediaries. Read more

Seeking funding for the activities of polytechnics and colleges in areas including workforce development, applied research and infrastructure/equipment.
Participate in all relevant policy discussions and consultations about academic research funding, business innovation and applied research; how businesses, non-profits and other enterprises benefit from innovation supports from academic institutions/polytechnics.

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Nov 21, 2025 Polytechnics Canada
- Nipun Vats · Assistant Deputy Minister, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
- Andrea Smith · A/Director General, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
Seeking funding for the activities of polytechnics and colleges in areas including workforce development, applied research and infrastructure/equipment. Read more

Supports, programs and policies designed to boost innovation and productivity; technology adoption; respond to skills needs; polytechnics and colleges as innovation intermediaries.
Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council, College and Community Innovation Program; tri-council structure and funding; eligibility of polytechnics and colleges for research funding and research support; Horizon Europe and opportunities for polytechnics to engage in international research partnerships.
Participate in all relevant policy discussions and consultations about academic research funding, business innovation and applied research; how businesses, non-profits and other enterprises benefit from innovation supports from academic institutions/polytechnics.

Official report
Nov 20, 2025 Polytechnics Canada
- Edward Irving · Director, Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC)
- Robbyn Plumb · Associate Vice-President, Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC)
Seeking funding for the activities of polytechnics and colleges in areas including workforce development, applied research and infrastructure/equipment. Read more

Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council, College and Community Innovation Program; tri-council structure and funding; eligibility of polytechnics and colleges for research funding and research support; Horizon Europe and opportunities for polytechnics to engage in international research partnerships.
Supports, programs and policies designed to boost innovation and productivity; technology adoption; respond to skills needs; polytechnics and colleges as innovation intermediaries.

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Nov 19, 2025 Polytechnics Canada
- Garnett Genuis · Member of Parliament
- Daryna Ostrovska · Member's Assistant, House of Commons
Participate in all relevant policy discussions about skills training and work-integrated learning; upskilling and reskilling policies, programs and funding; apprenticeship training, attraction, retention and completion, including on federal projects. Read more

Seeking funding for the activities of polytechnics and colleges in areas including workforce development, applied research and infrastructure/equipment.
Highly skilled workforce; in-demand occupations.

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Oct 30, 2025 Polytechnics Canada
- Karim Bardeesy · Member of Parliament
Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council, College and Community Innovation Program; tri-council structure and funding; eligibility of polytechnics and colleges for research funding and research support; Horizon Europe and opportunities for polytechnics to engage in international research partnerships. Read more

Participate in all relevant policy discussions and consultations about academic research funding, business innovation and applied research; how businesses, non-profits and other enterprises benefit from innovation supports from academic institutions/polytechnics.
Participate in all relevant policy discussions and consultations related to productivity, business innovation, technology adoption and artificial intelligence.

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Oct 30, 2025 Polytechnics Canada
- Raquel Dancho · Member of Parliament
Participate in all relevant policy discussions and consultations about academic research funding, business innovation and applied research; how businesses, non-profits and other enterprises benefit from innovation supports from academic institutions/polytechnics. Read more

Highly skilled workforce; in-demand occupations.
Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council, College and Community Innovation Program; tri-council structure and funding; eligibility of polytechnics and colleges for research funding and research support; Horizon Europe and opportunities for polytechnics to engage in international research partnerships.

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Oct 30, 2025 Polytechnics Canada
- Soyoung Park · Assistant Deputy Minister, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC)
- Bronwyn May · Director General, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC)
Respond to consultations and advocate for change to international student policy; consider how polytechnics/colleges support inward and outward student mobility; consider international best practices for workforce development and applied research; better integration of newcomers through credential recognition, prior learning recognition and upskilling. Read more

Highly skilled workforce; in-demand occupations.

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Oct 30, 2025 Polytechnics Canada
- Mark Schaan · Deputy Secretary to the Cabinet, Privy Council Office (PCO)
Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council, College and Community Innovation Program; tri-council structure and funding; eligibility of polytechnics and colleges for research funding and research support; Horizon Europe and opportunities for polytechnics to engage in international research partnerships. Read more

Participate in all relevant policy discussions about skills training and work-integrated learning; upskilling and reskilling policies, programs and funding; apprenticeship training, attraction, retention and completion, including on federal projects.
Participate in all relevant policy discussions and consultations related to productivity, business innovation, technology adoption and artificial intelligence.

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Oct 29, 2025 Polytechnics Canada
- Ahmed Hussen · Member of Parliament
- Rachel Bendayan · Member of Parliament
- Corey Hogan · Member of Parliament
- John Zerucelli · Member of Parliament
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- Kurt Holman · Member of Parliament
- Nipun Vats · Assistant Deputy Minister, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
- David Lisk · Vice President, National Research Council (NRC)
- Manuela Tomic · Senior Policy Advisor, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
- Francis Bilodeau · Associate Deputy Minister, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
- David Burkholder · Senior Special Assistant, Global Affairs Canada (GAC)
- Frank Tersigni · Director of Parliamentary Affairs, Global Affairs Canada (GAC)
- Lisa Xie · Policy Advisor, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
- Jaspinder Komal · Assistant Deputy Minister, National Defence (DND)
- Ravi Singh · Director General, National Defence (DND)
- Scott Millar · Assistant Deputy Minister, Policy, National Defence (DND)
- Colette Kaminsky · Senior Assistant Deputy Minister, Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council, College and Community Innovation Program; tri-council structure and funding; eligibility of polytechnics and colleges for research funding and research support; Horizon Europe and opportunities for polytechnics to engage in international research partnerships. Read more

Participate in all relevant policy discussions and consultations related to productivity, business innovation, technology adoption and artificial intelligence.
Highly skilled workforce; in-demand occupations.
Participate in all relevant policy discussions about skills training and work-integrated learning; upskilling and reskilling policies, programs and funding; apprenticeship training, attraction, retention and completion, including on federal projects.

Official report
Oct 29, 2025 Polytechnics Canada
- Wade Chang · Member of Parliament
Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council, College and Community Innovation Program; tri-council structure and funding; eligibility of polytechnics and colleges for research funding and research support; Horizon Europe and opportunities for polytechnics to engage in international research partnerships. Read more

Participate in all relevant policy discussions about skills training and work-integrated learning; upskilling and reskilling policies, programs and funding; apprenticeship training, attraction, retention and completion, including on federal projects.
Highly skilled workforce; in-demand occupations.

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Oct 29, 2025 Polytechnics Canada
- Jaspinder Komal · Assistant Deputy Minister, National Defence (DND)
- Scott Millar · Assistant Deputy Minister, Policy, National Defence (DND)
- Ravi Singh · Director General, National Defence (DND)
Participate in all relevant policy discussions about skills training and work-integrated learning; upskilling and reskilling policies, programs and funding; apprenticeship training, attraction, retention and completion, including on federal projects. Read more

Highly skilled workforce; in-demand occupations.
Participate in all relevant policy discussions and consultations about academic research funding, business innovation and applied research; how businesses, non-profits and other enterprises benefit from innovation supports from academic institutions/polytechnics.

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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. Names of MPs are matched to the current House of Commons, and bills are linked when the lobbyist's own description makes clear which bill it means. Contains information licensed under the Open Data Licence Agreement — Office of the Commissioner of Lobbying. Licence. PolitiKit is independent and is not endorsed by the Commissioner of Lobbying.