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Fernando Minna's lobbying: the clients they represent and every meeting they've reported since November 2021.

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Consultant lobbyist

Fernando Minna

The Capital Hill Group

Former public offices

  • Policy Advisor, House of Commons, Office of Phil McColeman, MP Brantford-Brant (2016–2021)
  • Policy Advisor, Minister's Office, Public Works and Government Services Canada (2013–2015)
  • Issues Manager, Minister's Office, Public Works and Government Services Canada (2012–2013)
  • Senior Special Assistant for Parliamentary Affairs, Minister's Office, Public Works and Government Services Canada (2010–2012)
  • Assistant to the Parliamentary Secretary, Minister's Office, Public Safety (2009–2010)
  • Legislative Assistant, House of Commons, Office of Phil McColeman, MP Brantford-Brant (2008–2009)
Meetings this Parliament
45
Since Nov 2021
200
Active registrations
17

Current clients

Earlier, since November 2021

Reported meetings

  • Equinix Inc.
    • Mark Schaan · Associate Deputy Minister, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
    Discussions with regard to the general application of AI enabled technology by federal government departments and the promotion of their adoption across the Canadian economy. Read more

    Official report

    • Alanna MacDougall · Acting Assistant Deputy Minister, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC)
    CHG will engage with officials of the government of Canada on behalf of Qualtrics International, to assist them with their government procurement process for software Read more

    Official report

  • Ciena Canada, ULC
    • James Rourke · Policy and Operations Advisor, Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC)
    Seeking government contracting opportunities in the area of Information Technology Service Management Tools, such as network solutions to power cloud, AI, and digital transformation with high-speed, scalable, and secure connectivity. Read more

    Official report

  • Canada Workday ULC
    • Simon Wood · Senior Parliamentary Affairs Advisor, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
    Discussions with regard to the development and consideration of AI Regulation.

    Official report

    • Jordan Zed · Senior Assistant Deputy Minister, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
    Seeking government contracting opportunities related to Skillsoft suite of technology solutions including training and AI security, while updating Government of Canada officials on key technology developments Read more

    Official report

  • Canada Workday ULC
    • Galen Richardson · Director of Stakeholder Relations, Privy Council Office (PCO)
    Discussions in relation to Canadian policy on data residency, data sovereignty and sovereign digital infrastructure.

    Official report

  • Equinix Inc.
    • Benjamin Ebadi · West and North Regional Advisor, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
    Discussions with regard to the general application of AI enabled technology by federal government departments and the promotion of their adoption across the Canadian economy. Read more

    Official report

  • Canada Workday ULC
    • Scott Jones · President, Shared Services Canada (SSC)
    • Joe Waddington · ADM, Shared Services Canada (SSC)
    • Darcy Pierlot · Chief Technology Officer, Shared Services Canada (SSC)
    • Lynn Gibault · Assistant Deputy Minister Digital Comptrollership Enterprise Service, Shared Services Canada (SSC)
    Discussions in relation to Canadian policy on data residency, data sovereignty and sovereign digital infrastructure.

    Official report

  • Canada Workday ULC
    • Mark Schaan · Associate Deputy Minister, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
    Discussions in relation to Canadian policy on data residency, data sovereignty and sovereign digital infrastructure. Read more

    Discussions with regard to the development and consideration of AI Regulation.

    Official report

  • VidCruiter
    • Wilder Walker-Stewart · Director Of Policy, Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC)
    Vidcruiter is engaging with the Government of Canada regarding Video Interviewing contracts and other aspects of talent video software capabilities. The Capital Hill Group is assisting Vidcruiter not on any particular procurement but to raise their overall profile with Federal Departments who may be interested in their products and solutions. furthermore, Capital Hill Group will be assisting Vidcruiter in expanding their business with the Government of Canada by assisting with readiness to bid on government procurement opportunities. Read more

    Official report

  • X Corp
    • Blair McMurren · Associate Assistant Deputy Minister, Cultural Affairs, Canadian Heritage (PCH)
    Intellectual property proposals and legislation with regard to copyright and online content, user rights, and intermediary liability. Read more

    Innovation policy, specific policies or programs related to the open internet, inclusion, human rights, free expression, free association, the digital economy, net neutrality, data security, and consumer privacy.

    Official report

    • Kofi Kobia · Director, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
    Seeking government contracting opportunities related to Skillsoft suite of technology solutions including training and AI security, while updating Government of Canada officials on key technology developments Read more

    Official report

  • Canada Workday ULC
    • Samir Chhabra · Samir Chhabra, Director General, Market Place Framework, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
    Discussions in relation to Canadian policy on data residency, data sovereignty and sovereign digital infrastructure. Read more

    Discussions with regard to the development and consideration of AI Regulation.

    Official report

  • Canada Workday ULC
    Discussions in relation to Canadian policy on data residency, data sovereignty and sovereign digital infrastructure. Read more

    Discussions with regard to the development and consideration of AI Regulation.

    Official report

    • Wilder Walker-Stewart · Director Of Policy, Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC)
    CHG will engage with officials of the government of Canada on behalf of Fujitsu, to assist them with their government procurement process for their IT solutions. Read more

    Official report

  • Canada Workday ULC
    • Mike MacDonald · CIO, Treasury Board Of Canada Secretariat (TBS)
    Discussions with regard to the general application of AI enabled technology by federal government departments. Read more

    Discussions in relation to Canadian policy on data residency, data sovereignty and sovereign digital infrastructure.

    Official report

  • Canada Workday ULC
    • Sachelle Magloire-Prosper · Director of Operations, Privy Council Office (PCO)
    • Alexandre Dang · Senior Advisor, Privy Council Office (PCO)
    Discussions in relation to Canadian policy on data residency, data sovereignty and sovereign digital infrastructure. Read more

    Discussions with regard to the development and consideration of AI Regulation.

    Official report

  • Canada Workday ULC
    • Wilder Walker-Stewart · Director Of Policy, Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC)
    Discussions in relation to Canadian policy on data residency, data sovereignty and sovereign digital infrastructure.

    Official report

  • X Corp
    • Brian MacKay · Deputy Chief of Staff, Canadian Heritage (PCH)
    Intellectual property proposals and legislation with regard to copyright and online content, user rights, and intermediary liability.

    Official report

  • Canada Workday ULC
    • Jason Smedvik · Executive Assistant, House of Commons
    Discussions with regard to the development and consideration of AI Regulation.

    Official report

  • Equinix Inc.
    • Brenna Walsh · Senior Policy Advisor, Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)
    Discussions with regard to the general application of AI enabled technology by federal government departments and the promotion of their adoption across the Canadian economy. Read more

    Official report

  • Equinix Inc.
    • Danielle Johnston · Director, Renewable and Electricity Policy Division, Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
    Discussions with regard to the general application of AI enabled technology by federal government departments and the promotion of their adoption across the Canadian economy. Read more

    Official report

  • Equinix Inc.
    • Kofi Kobia · Director, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
    Discussions with regard to the general application of AI enabled technology by federal government departments and the promotion of their adoption across the Canadian economy. Read more

    Official report

  • Equinix Inc.
    • Wale Oyebanjo · Strategic Advisor on Infrastructure Capital, Technology and Policy Design, Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
    • Grant Arnold · Senior Advisor, Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
    Discussions with regard to the general application of AI enabled technology by federal government departments and the promotion of their adoption across the Canadian economy. Read more

    Official report

  • Equinix Inc.
    • Joel Martin · Chief Digital Research Officer, National Research Council (NRC)
    Discussions with regard to the general application of AI enabled technology by federal government departments and the promotion of their adoption across the Canadian economy. Read more

    Official report

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.