Pari Johnston

Pari Johnston's lobbying: the registrations they file and every meeting they've reported since November 2021.

Registrant (responsible officer)

President and 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: 156
Since Nov 2021: 336
Active registrations: 1

Reported meetings

Jan 30, 2025 Colleges and Institutes Canada
- Harpreet Kochhar · Deputy Minister, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC)
- Bronwyn May · Acting Assistant Deputy Minister, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC)
Ensure a sustainable International Student Program, with student levels that meets national, and regional goals. Read more

Harmonization and simplification of immigration policies with respect to facilitating study and work permit processes while ensuring integrity measures in place.

Official report
Jan 27, 2025 Colleges and Institutes Canada
- Isabelle Buchanan · Policy Advisor, Office of the Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC)
Harmonization and simplification of immigration policies with respect to facilitating study and work permit processes while ensuring integrity measures in place. Read more

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Jan 23, 2025 Colleges and Institutes Canada
- Michelle Gravelle · Acting Assistant Deputy Minister, Science and Research Sector, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
Share impact of reforms to International Student Program and Post-Graduation Work Permit. Read more

Obtain updates from federal officials on research and innovation policy development.

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Jan 15, 2025 Colleges and Institutes Canada
- Matthew O'Connell · Senior Policy Advisor, Office of the Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
Integrate colleges as equal partners and their role explicitly articulated in the mandate and objectives of new funding mechanisms, in recognition of their capacity to deliver practical research solutions for the benefit of Canadians. Read more

Obtain updates from federal officials on research and innovation policy development.

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Jan 9, 2025 Colleges and Institutes Canada
- Isabelle Buchanan · Policy Advisor, Office of the Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC)
Harmonization and simplification of immigration policies with respect to facilitating study and work permit processes while ensuring integrity measures in place. Read more

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Jan 7, 2025 Colleges and Institutes Canada
- Kristina Namiesniowski · Senior Associate Deputy Minister, Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
Share impact of reforms to International Student Program and Post-Graduation Work Permit.

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Dec 17, 2024 Colleges and Institutes Canada
- Mike Burton · Chief of Staff, Office of the Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC)
Share impact of reforms to International Student Program and Post-Graduation Work Permit.

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Dec 17, 2024 Colleges and Institutes Canada
- Mona Nemer · Chief Science Advisor, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
- Geneviève Tanguay · Vice-Chief Science Advisor, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
- Masha Cemma · Senior Policy Advisor, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
Share impact of reforms to International Student Program and Post-Graduation Work Permit. Read more

Integrate colleges as equal partners and their role explicitly articulated in the mandate and objectives of new funding mechanisms, in recognition of their capacity to deliver practical research solutions for the benefit of Canadians.

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Dec 9, 2024 Colleges and Institutes Canada
- Lianne Rood · Member of Parliament
Integrate colleges as equal partners and their role explicitly articulated in the mandate and objectives of new funding mechanisms, in recognition of their capacity to deliver practical research solutions for the benefit of Canadians. Read more

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Dec 9, 2024 Colleges and Institutes Canada
- Jeffrey Li · Policy Advisor, Finance Canada (FIN)
Share impact of reforms to International Student Program and Post-Graduation Work Permit.

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Dec 6, 2024 Colleges and Institutes Canada
- Mary Ng · Minister of Export Promotion, International Trade and Economic Development, Global Affairs Canada (GAC)
Promote the role and expertise of colleges in deepening Canada’s relationships with other countries.

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Dec 4, 2024 Colleges and Institutes Canada
- Nipun Vats · Assistant Deputy Minister, Science and Research Sector, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
- Brian McGregor · Senior Policy Analyst, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
Boost innovation by reviewing eligibility for Tri-Council and Canada Foundation for Innovation (CFI) programming, with particular focus on expanding eligibility to Canadian colleges to access funding opportunities. Read more

Integrate colleges as equal partners and their role explicitly articulated in the mandate and objectives of new funding mechanisms, in recognition of their capacity to deliver practical research solutions for the benefit of Canadians.

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Dec 2, 2024 Colleges and Institutes Canada
- Mike Burton · Chief of Staff, Office of the Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC)
Share impact of reforms to International Student Program and Post-Graduation Work Permit.

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Dec 2, 2024 Colleges and Institutes Canada
- Philip Jennings · Deputy Minister, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
Share impact of reforms to International Student Program and Post-Graduation Work Permit. Read more

Integrate colleges as equal partners and their role explicitly articulated in the mandate and objectives of new funding mechanisms, in recognition of their capacity to deliver practical research solutions for the benefit of Canadians.

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Nov 28, 2024 Colleges and Institutes Canada
- Nipun Vats · Assistant Deputy Minister, Science and Research Sector, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
- Brian McGregor · Senior Policy Analyst, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
Increase support for colleges in covering indirect costs of research, including costs associated with integrating federal requirement related to research security. Read more

Integrate colleges as equal partners and their role explicitly articulated in the mandate and objectives of new funding mechanisms, in recognition of their capacity to deliver practical research solutions for the benefit of Canadians.

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Nov 28, 2024 Colleges and Institutes Canada
- Sarah MacDonald · Senior Policy Advisor, Office of the Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
- Shaina Sharma · Parliamentary Affairs and Issues Management Advisor, Office of the Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
Ensure that the new Capstone research organization is properly capitalized to ensure delivery of its objectives to meet Canada’s main policy challenges. Read more

Ensure colleges are represented in key science and technology decision-making groups, such as the Board of the new capstone research organization and merit review committees.

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Nov 27, 2024 Colleges and Institutes Canada
- Isabelle Buchanan · Policy Advisor, Office of the Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC)
Adjust Canada’s immigration rules to better retain Canadian trained talent in in-demand occupation areas. Read more

Share impact of reforms to International Student Program and Post-Graduation Work Permit.

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Nov 21, 2024 Colleges and Institutes Canada
- Jennifer Miller · Assistant Secretary to the Cabinet, Social Development Policy, Privy Council Office (PCO)
- Mike McGuire · Director of Operations, Intergovernmental Affairs, Privy Council Office (PCO)
- Farnaz Behrooz · Senior Policy Officer, Privy Council Office (PCO)
- Phoebe Mitton · Policy Advisor, Privy Council Office (PCO)
Share impact of reforms to International Student Program and Post-Graduation Work Permit.

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Nov 21, 2024 Colleges and Institutes Canada
- Tina Matos · Acting Assistant Deputy Minister, Economic, Family and Social Immigration, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC)
- Bronwyn May · Director General, Temporary Economic Immigration Policy, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC)
- Julie Spattz · Senior Director, Temporary Economic Immigration, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC)
Adjust Canada’s immigration rules to better retain Canadian trained talent in in-demand occupation areas. Read more

Share impact of reforms to International Student Program and Post-Graduation Work Permit.

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Nov 21, 2024 Colleges and Institutes Canada
- Mona Fortier · Member of Parliament
Share impact of reforms to International Student Program and Post-Graduation Work Permit. Read more

Adjust Canada’s immigration rules to better retain Canadian trained talent in in-demand occupation areas.

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Nov 21, 2024 Colleges and Institutes Canada
- Kristina Namiesniowski · Senior Associate Deputy Minister, Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
- Colette Kaminsky · Senior Assistant Deputy Minister, Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
- Atiq Rahman · Assistant Deputy Minister, Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
Share with officials how colleges can support Canada’s training needs, and the role of colleges and institutes in delivering high quality education for Canadians and meeting Canada’s biggest challenges. Read more

Adjust Canada’s immigration rules to better retain Canadian trained talent in in-demand occupation areas.

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Nov 21, 2024 Colleges and Institutes Canada
- Suzy McDonald · Associate Deputy Minister, Finance Canada (FIN)
- Julie Nero · Advisor/Economist, Finance Canada (FIN)
Share impact of reforms to International Student Program and Post-Graduation Work Permit. Read more

Adjust Canada’s immigration rules to better retain Canadian trained talent in in-demand occupation areas.
Share with officials how colleges can support Canada’s training needs, and the role of colleges and institutes in delivering high quality education for Canadians and meeting Canada’s biggest challenges.

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Nov 18, 2024 Colleges and Institutes Canada
- Mike Burton · Chief of Staff, Office of the Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC)
- Julia Carbone · Director of Policy and Legal Affairs, Office of the Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC)
- Isabelle Buchanan · Policy Advisor, Office of the Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC)
Adjust Canada’s immigration rules to better retain Canadian trained talent in in-demand occupation areas.

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Nov 14, 2024 Colleges and Institutes Canada
- Alejandro Adem · President, Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC)
Ensure that the new Capstone research organization is properly capitalized to ensure delivery of its objectives to meet Canada’s main policy challenges.

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Nov 13, 2024 Colleges and Institutes Canada
- Isabelle Buchanan · Policy Advisor, Office of the Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC)
Adjust Canada’s immigration rules to better retain Canadian trained talent in in-demand occupation areas. Read more

Share impact of reforms to International Student Program and Post-Graduation Work Permit.

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.