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

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Consultant lobbyist

Saeed Selvam

Selvam Public Affairs

Former public office

  • Policy Analyst, National Security Policy Directorate, Department of Public Safety (2012–2012)
Meetings this Parliament
18
Since Nov 2021
46
Active registrations
3

Reported meetings

    • Benoit Julien · Director General, Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
    • Sebastian Clarke · Executive Director of Policy, Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
    • Catherine Gagnon · A/Manager & Senior Counsel, Justice Canada (JC)
    • Suleka Gahery Levac · Director of Governance, Data and Reporting, Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
    and 5 more
    • Jonathan Leblanc · Acting Director General, Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
    • Allan Ottaway · Manager, Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
    • Bardia Sinaee · Sr. Executive Policy Advisor, Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
    • Antoine St. Amand · Senior Policy Analyst, Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
    • Sinead Tuite · Director General, Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
    Ice River is a stakeholder in the food and beverage manufacturing industry seeking to engage with Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada regarding the Temporary Foreign Worker Program and its applicable National Occupational Classification codes, with the goal of advocating for the inclusion of certain classifications that are critical to the industry's workforce needs. Read more

    Official report

  • GIV3
    • Varun Srivatsan · Director of Policy, Finance Canada (FIN)
    • Fahim Khan · Senior Policy Advisor, Finance Canada (FIN)
    Federal Advocacy for Social Sector Capacity Building. Lobbying activities will take place regarding amendments to the Income Tax Act, on two fronts: the creation of a new self-financing social sector fund and agency to strengthen Canada's charitable sector, and increasing the mandatory disbursement quota for grant-making foundations ahead of the government's 2026 review. Read more

    Official report

  • GIV3
    • Jean-Philippe Arseneau · Chief of Staff, Finance Canada (FIN)
    • Varun Srivatsan · Director of Policy, Finance Canada (FIN)
    Federal Advocacy for Social Sector Capacity Building. Lobbying activities will take place regarding amendments to the Income Tax Act, on two fronts: the creation of a new self-financing social sector fund and agency to strengthen Canada's charitable sector, and increasing the mandatory disbursement quota for grant-making foundations ahead of the government's 2026 review. Read more

    Official report

    • Sebastian Clarke · Executive Director of Policy, Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
    • Juan Gonzalez · Senior Policy Advisor, Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
    Ice River is a stakeholder in the food and beverage manufacturing industry seeking to engage with Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada regarding the Temporary Foreign Worker Program and its applicable National Occupational Classification codes, with the goal of advocating for the inclusion of certain classifications that are critical to the industry's workforce needs. Read more

    Official report

  • GIV3
    • Karina Gould · Member of Parliament
    • Neva Moffat · Legislative Assistant, House of Commons
    Federal Advocacy for Social Sector Capacity Building. Lobbying activities will take place regarding amendments to the Income Tax Act, on two fronts: the creation of a new self-financing social sector fund and agency to strengthen Canada's charitable sector, and increasing the mandatory disbursement quota for grant-making foundations ahead of the government's 2026 review. Read more

    Official report

  • GIV3
    • Mathew Sajkunovic · Assistant Secretary to the Cabinet, Privy Council Office (PCO)
    • Chad Ladouceur · Senior Policy Advisor, Privy Council Office (PCO)
    Federal Advocacy for Social Sector Capacity Building. Lobbying activities will take place regarding amendments to the Income Tax Act, on two fronts: the creation of a new self-financing social sector fund and agency to strengthen Canada's charitable sector, and increasing the mandatory disbursement quota for grant-making foundations ahead of the government's 2026 review. Read more

    Official report

  • GIV3
    • Duncan Tooley · Ontario Advisor, Prime Minister's Office (PMO)
    • Varun Srivatsan · Director of Policy, Finance Canada (FIN)
    Federal Advocacy for Social Sector Capacity Building. Lobbying activities will take place regarding amendments to the Income Tax Act, on two fronts: the creation of a new self-financing social sector fund and agency to strengthen Canada's charitable sector, and increasing the mandatory disbursement quota for grant-making foundations ahead of the government's 2026 review. Read more

    Official report

  • GIV3
    • Chi Nguyen · Member of Parliament
    • Ebyan Ali · Parliamentary Affairs Advisor, House of Commons
    Federal Advocacy for Social Sector Capacity Building. Lobbying activities will take place regarding amendments to the Income Tax Act, on two fronts: the creation of a new self-financing social sector fund and agency to strengthen Canada's charitable sector, and increasing the mandatory disbursement quota for grant-making foundations ahead of the government's 2026 review. Read more

    Official report

  • BAK MOTORS Inc.
    • Vincent Robitaille · Assistant Deputy Minister, Procurement, Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC)
    • Patrick Kelly · Director General, Land and Procurement Excellence, Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC)
    • Kevin Trepanier · Military Advisor, Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC)
    Clean energy and hydrogen policy frameworks and related federal innovation, industrial, and funding programs, with respect to eligibility criteria, definitions, standards, and policy directions affecting advanced propulsion technologies, hydrogen applications, advanced manufacturing, and defence-adjacent innovation, including engagement related to federal programs, pilot projects, and partnership initiatives supporting clean technology development and commercialization. Read more

    Official report

    • Dustin Dahle · Assistant Director, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC)
    • Bogdan Sultana · Director, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC)
    Ice River is a stakeholder in the food and beverage manufacturing industry seeking to engage with Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada regarding the Temporary Foreign Worker Program and its applicable National Occupational Classification codes, with the goal of advocating for the inclusion of certain classifications that are critical to the industry's workforce needs. Read more

    Official report

  • BAK MOTORS Inc.
    • Martin Kolacz · Senior Policy and Major Projects Advisor, Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
    Clean energy and hydrogen policy frameworks and related federal innovation, industrial, and funding programs, with respect to eligibility criteria, definitions, standards, and policy directions affecting advanced propulsion technologies, hydrogen applications, advanced manufacturing, and defence-adjacent innovation, including engagement related to federal programs, pilot projects, and partnership initiatives supporting clean technology development and commercialization. Read more

    Official report

    • Julien Hakim · Manager, Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
    • Jonathan Leblanc · Director, Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
    • Tatyana Nitskov · Policy Analyst, Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
    • Allan Ottaway · Senior Policy Analyst, Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
    and 2 more
    • Steve Pageau · Director, Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
    • Sinead Tuite · Director General, Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
    Ice River is a stakeholder in the food and beverage manufacturing industry seeking to engage with Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada regarding the Temporary Foreign Worker Program and its applicable National Occupational Classification codes, with the goal of advocating for the inclusion of certain classifications that are critical to the industry's workforce needs. Read more

    Official report

  • GIV3
    • Mackenzy Metcalfe · Policy Advisor, Finance Canada (FIN)
    Federal Advocacy for Social Sector Capacity Building. Lobbying activities will take place regarding amendments to the Income Tax Act, on two fronts: the creation of a new self-financing social sector fund and agency to strengthen Canada's charitable sector, and increasing the mandatory disbursement quota for grant-making foundations ahead of the government's 2026 review. Read more

    Official report

  • GIV3
    • Pierre Leblanc · Director General, Finance Canada (FIN)
    • Blaine Langdon · Director, Finance Canada (FIN)
    Federal Advocacy for Social Sector Capacity Building. Lobbying activities will take place regarding amendments to the Income Tax Act, on two fronts: the creation of a new self-financing social sector fund and agency to strengthen Canada's charitable sector, and increasing the mandatory disbursement quota for grant-making foundations ahead of the government's 2026 review. Read more

    Official report

  • BAK MOTORS Inc.
    • Dana Pantea · DLEPS 10 – Environmental program manager, National Defence (DND)
    • Marie-Anne Lambert · Lead Engineer- Environment, National Defence (DND)
    Clean energy and hydrogen policy frameworks and related federal innovation, industrial, and funding programs, with respect to eligibility criteria, definitions, standards, and policy directions affecting advanced propulsion technologies, hydrogen applications, advanced manufacturing, and defence-adjacent innovation, including engagement related to federal programs, pilot projects, and partnership initiatives supporting clean technology development and commercialization. Read more

    Official report

  • BAK MOTORS Inc.
    • Kristen Haddad · A/Director, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
    • Bayley Gillier · Policy Officer, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
    Clean energy and hydrogen policy frameworks and related federal innovation, industrial, and funding programs, with respect to eligibility criteria, definitions, standards, and policy directions affecting advanced propulsion technologies, hydrogen applications, advanced manufacturing, and defence-adjacent innovation, including engagement related to federal programs, pilot projects, and partnership initiatives supporting clean technology development and commercialization. Read more

    Official report

  • BAK MOTORS Inc.
    • Olivier Quirion · Director, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
    • Mark Hayward · Manager, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
    • Aaron Baillie · Manager, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
    Clean energy and hydrogen policy frameworks and related federal innovation, industrial, and funding programs, with respect to eligibility criteria, definitions, standards, and policy directions affecting advanced propulsion technologies, hydrogen applications, advanced manufacturing, and defence-adjacent innovation, including engagement related to federal programs, pilot projects, and partnership initiatives supporting clean technology development and commercialization. Read more

    Official report

  • YWCA Canada
    Advancing investments in gender-based violence programs and policies including a National Action Plan on Gender-Based Violence. Read more

    Women's Housing and Homelessness - The Rollout of the National Housing Strategy through a gender equity lens and the renewal of funding for housing dedicated to women.

    Official report

  • YWCA Canada
    A Feminist Economic Recovery Plan for Canada - We are seeking investments in women's labour market participation with investments in re-skilling programs that are gender-responsive. Read more

    Policies and Programs - Request to Create a Community Service COVID-19 relief fund for national service federations to address the economic and social fallout due to COVID-19

    Women's Housing and Homelessness - The Rollout of the National Housing Strategy through a gender equity lens and the renewal of funding for housing dedicated to women.

    Advancing investments in gender-based violence programs and policies including a National Action Plan on Gender-Based Violence.

    Official report

    • Brian Hickey · Director General, Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
    • Amanbir Heir · Director, Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
    • Daphne Toussaint · Manager, Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
    New TFWP policy with respect to the new 10% reduction.

    Official report

    • Zachary Nixon · Ontario Regional Advisor, Prime Minister's Office (PMO)
    New TFWP policy with respect to the new 10% reduction.

    Official report

    • Simon Laberge · Senior Policy Advisor, Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)

    Environment

    Official report

    • Kurtis Layden · Senior Advisor, Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)

    Consumer Issues

    Official report

    • Corey Tochor · Member of Parliament
    • James Hawkes · Senior Advisor, House of Commons

    ClimateConsumer IssuesSmall Business

    Official report

    • Julia Parsons · Director of Policy, House of Commons

    Science and Technology

    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.