Margaret Dawn Anderson · Senator, Senate of Canada
Communicating after the release of the Defence Industrial Strategy to discuss opportunities and alignment of Cambrian College priorities with those of the Government of Canada, including potential partnerships, and expanded institutional capacity in defence workforce training and critical minerals development.Read more
Communicating with government officials regarding the alignment of Cambrian College’s capabilities with the Defence Industrial Strategy, including workforce training for autonomous systems, GPS-denied navigation, remote operations, and industrial electrification in support of the Canadian Armed Forces and the “Greening of Defence” initiative.
Communicating with government officials about the role of Cambrian College as a national strategic asset within Canada’s defence industrial base, including its Centre for Smart Mining and Industrial Battery Electric Vehicle (BEV) Lab, and their applications to defence modernization, workforce development, dual-use technology, and critical minerals security.
Seeking federal funding and financial contributions for Cambrian College to support defence workforce training, critical minerals development, and applied research capacity. Funding is being sought through federal programs and entities including FedNor, FedDev Ontario, and critical minerals workforce development initiatives under Natural Resources Canada and Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED). Cambrian College is also seeking partnership and funding opportunities with Defence Research and Development Canada (DRDC) and alignment with Industrial and Technological Benefits (ITB) obligations under defence procurement to position the College as an eligible offset partner for prime contractors.
Chanel Sterie · Policy Advisor, Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC)
Communicating with government officials regarding the alignment of Cambrian College’s capabilities with the Defence Industrial Strategy, including workforce training for autonomous systems, GPS-denied navigation, remote operations, and industrial electrification in support of the Canadian Armed Forces and the “Greening of Defence” initiative.Read more
Communicating after the release of the Defence Industrial Strategy to discuss opportunities and alignment of Cambrian College priorities with those of the Government of Canada, including potential partnerships, and expanded institutional capacity in defence workforce training and critical minerals development.
Communicating with government officials about the role of Cambrian College as a national strategic asset within Canada’s defence industrial base, including its Centre for Smart Mining and Industrial Battery Electric Vehicle (BEV) Lab, and their applications to defence modernization, workforce development, dual-use technology, and critical minerals security.
Seeking federal funding and financial contributions for Cambrian College to support defence workforce training, critical minerals development, and applied research capacity. Funding is being sought through federal programs and entities including FedNor, FedDev Ontario, and critical minerals workforce development initiatives under Natural Resources Canada and Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED). Cambrian College is also seeking partnership and funding opportunities with Defence Research and Development Canada (DRDC) and alignment with Industrial and Technological Benefits (ITB) obligations under defence procurement to position the College as an eligible offset partner for prime contractors.
Conor Lewis · Policy Advisor, National Defence (DND)
Alexa Kalsatos · Senior Operations and Regional Advisor (Ontario), National Defence (DND)
Communicating with government officials about the role of Cambrian College as a national strategic asset within Canada’s defence industrial base, including its Centre for Smart Mining and Industrial Battery Electric Vehicle (BEV) Lab, and their applications to defence modernization, workforce development, dual-use technology, and critical minerals security.Read more
Communicating with government officials regarding the alignment of Cambrian College’s capabilities with the Defence Industrial Strategy, including workforce training for autonomous systems, GPS-denied navigation, remote operations, and industrial electrification in support of the Canadian Armed Forces and the “Greening of Defence” initiative.
Communicating after the release of the Defence Industrial Strategy to discuss opportunities and alignment of Cambrian College priorities with those of the Government of Canada, including potential partnerships, and expanded institutional capacity in defence workforce training and critical minerals development.
Seeking federal funding and financial contributions for Cambrian College to support defence workforce training, critical minerals development, and applied research capacity. Funding is being sought through federal programs and entities including FedNor, FedDev Ontario, and critical minerals workforce development initiatives under Natural Resources Canada and Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED). Cambrian College is also seeking partnership and funding opportunities with Defence Research and Development Canada (DRDC) and alignment with Industrial and Technological Benefits (ITB) obligations under defence procurement to position the College as an eligible offset partner for prime contractors.
Judith Bennett · Associate Assistant Deputy Minister, National Defence (DND)
Communicating with government officials regarding the alignment of Cambrian College’s capabilities with the Defence Industrial Strategy, including workforce training for autonomous systems, GPS-denied navigation, remote operations, and industrial electrification in support of the Canadian Armed Forces and the “Greening of Defence” initiative.Read more
Communicating after the release of the Defence Industrial Strategy to discuss opportunities and alignment of Cambrian College priorities with those of the Government of Canada, including potential partnerships, and expanded institutional capacity in defence workforce training and critical minerals development.
Communicating with government officials about the role of Cambrian College as a national strategic asset within Canada’s defence industrial base, including its Centre for Smart Mining and Industrial Battery Electric Vehicle (BEV) Lab, and their applications to defence modernization, workforce development, dual-use technology, and critical minerals security.
Seeking federal funding and financial contributions for Cambrian College to support defence workforce training, critical minerals development, and applied research capacity. Funding is being sought through federal programs and entities including FedNor, FedDev Ontario, and critical minerals workforce development initiatives under Natural Resources Canada and Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED). Cambrian College is also seeking partnership and funding opportunities with Defence Research and Development Canada (DRDC) and alignment with Industrial and Technological Benefits (ITB) obligations under defence procurement to position the College as an eligible offset partner for prime contractors.
Samir Kassam · Deputy Chief of Staff and Director of Policy, Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
Michael Jason · Senior Advisor - Legal and Mining, Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
Communicating with government officials to secure capital investment, grants, and tax credits to support the restart of the Ontario graphite mine and the development of a high-tech battery materials processing facility. This includes seeking support for feasibility studies, proprietary technology commercialization, and infrastructure required to establish a sovereign source of premium graphite anode materials.Read more
Communicating with government officials and regulators regarding any relevant regulatory processes.. The goal is to ensure efficient and transparent regulatory pathways for the development and operation of critical mineral projects and associated processing facilities.
Supporting federal policies that enhance Canada’s critical mineral supply chain security, industrial innovation, and national security interests. This includes advocating for programs that promote domestic processing capacity, support the defence industrial base, and strengthen strategic trade partnerships with allied nations.
Seeking the support and expansion of partnership opportunities between the federal government and post-secondary research institutions - specifically with regards to innovation and cyber-security.Read more
Ensure Northeastern Universities compliance in all upcoming regulations regarding international students.
Providing clarity to government around some of the regulatory hurdles experienced by post-secondary institutions regarding foreign students, visas and immigration
Varun Srivatsan · Director of Policy, Finance Canada (FIN)
Communicating with government officials to secure capital investment, grants, and tax credits to support the restart of the Ontario graphite mine and the development of a high-tech battery materials processing facility. This includes seeking support for feasibility studies, proprietary technology commercialization, and infrastructure required to establish a sovereign source of premium graphite anode materials.Read more
Communicating with government officials and regulators regarding any relevant regulatory processes.. The goal is to ensure efficient and transparent regulatory pathways for the development and operation of critical mineral projects and associated processing facilities.
Supporting federal policies that enhance Canada’s critical mineral supply chain security, industrial innovation, and national security interests. This includes advocating for programs that promote domestic processing capacity, support the defence industrial base, and strengthen strategic trade partnerships with allied nations.
Yasmin Atassi · Senior Policy Advisor, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
Simran Arulraj · Policy Advisor, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
Supporting federal policies that enhance Canada’s critical mineral supply chain security, industrial innovation, and national security interests. This includes advocating for programs that promote domestic processing capacity, support the defence industrial base, and strengthen strategic trade partnerships with allied nations.Read more
Communicating with government officials and regulators regarding any relevant regulatory processes.. The goal is to ensure efficient and transparent regulatory pathways for the development and operation of critical mineral projects and associated processing facilities.
Communicating with government officials to secure capital investment, grants, and tax credits to support the restart of the Ontario graphite mine and the development of a high-tech battery materials processing facility. This includes seeking support for feasibility studies, proprietary technology commercialization, and infrastructure required to establish a sovereign source of premium graphite anode materials.
Athusha Puvanendra · Regional Advisor, Women and Gender Equality (WAGE)
Discussions of COVID-19-related financial impacts and potential government responses
Government programs to support jobs and skills learningRead more
Seeking government funding and support to expand and deliver job and skills learning opportunities for learners across Canada to help Canadians of all ages obtain the skills they need for high quality jobs and help maximize labour force participation.
Richard Duke · Western Advisor, Global Affairs Canada (GAC)
Supplier Diversity Alliance Canada (SDAC) aims to advance equitable and inclusive procurement practices by increasing economic opportunities for diverse suppliers that include Women, Black, Indigenous Peoples, Refugee, Racialized, Persons with Disabilities, and 2SLGBTQ+ entrepreneurs.Read more
Sacha Atherly · Director of Policy, Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada (CIRNAC)
Supplier Diversity Alliance Canada (SDAC) aims to advance equitable and inclusive procurement practices by increasing economic opportunities for diverse suppliers that include Women, Black, Indigenous Peoples, Refugee, Racialized, Persons with Disabilities, and 2SLGBTQ+ entrepreneurs.Read more
Supplier Diversity Alliance Canada (SDAC) aims to advance equitable and inclusive procurement practices by increasing economic opportunities for diverse suppliers that include Women, Black, Indigenous Peoples, Refugee, Racialized, Persons with Disabilities, and 2SLGBTQ+ entrepreneurs.Read more
Chanel Sterie · Policy Advisor, Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC)
Supplier Diversity Alliance Canada (SDAC) aims to advance equitable and inclusive procurement practices by increasing economic opportunities for diverse suppliers that include Women, Black, Indigenous Peoples, Refugee, Racialized, Persons with Disabilities, and 2SLGBTQ+ entrepreneurs.Read more
Simran Arulraj · Policy Advisor, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
Supplier Diversity Alliance Canada (SDAC) aims to advance equitable and inclusive procurement practices by increasing economic opportunities for diverse suppliers that include Women, Black, Indigenous Peoples, Refugee, Racialized, Persons with Disabilities, and 2SLGBTQ+ entrepreneurs.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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