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Deborah Owusu-Akyeeah's lobbying: the clients they represent and every meeting they've reported since November 2021.

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Consultant lobbyist

Deborah Owusu-Akyeeah

PAA Advisory | Conseils

Former public offices

  • Policy Analyst, Global Issues and Development, Global Affairs Canada (2018–2019)
  • Junior Project Officer, Africa Branch, Global Affairs Canada (2018–2018)
Meetings this Parliament
64
Since Nov 2021
64
Active registrations
23

Reported meetings

  • Maintain Funding for all programs that support writing and publishing in Canada

    Official report

    • Michael Perry · Director, Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
    • Erin Connell · Director General, Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
    Examination of Funding programs to support adult literacy

    Official report

    • Patrick Blanar · Director, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
    • Samir Chhabra · Director General, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
    Ensure that the evolution of AI and digital tools strengthens, not replaces, human creativity and artistic authorship. Advocate for a human-centred approach to AI governance that protects creators’ rights and preserves artistic integrity. Support clear rules for AI training, use, remuneration and attribution in audiovisual productions. Read more

    Official report

    • Galen Richardson · Senior Advisor, Stakeholder Relations, Privy Council Office (PCO)
    Amendments to the Copyright Modernization Act. Amending sections (old section 21) to limit fair dealing exemption for education.

    Official report

  • Metcalf Foundation
    • Brian MacKay · Deputy Chief of Staff, Canadian Heritage (PCH)
    Pursuing funding options from federal government to support social finance initiative for Canada's cultural sector

    Official report

    • Francis Bilodeau · Deputy Minister, Canadian Heritage (PCH)
    • Ramzi Saad · Director General, Canadian Heritage (PCH)
    Maintain Funding for all programs that support writing and publishing in Canada

    Official report

    • Brian MacKay · Deputy Chief of Staff, Canadian Heritage (PCH)
    • Anika Riopel · Atlantic Advisor & Parliamentary Secretary Assistant, Canadian Heritage (PCH)
    Explore funding opportunities through Canadian Heritage's Canada Cultural Spaces Fund, ACOA and Infrastructure Canada to fund the revitalization and renovation of the Confederation Centre of the Arts. Read more

    Seeking increased funding for the Centre through the Canada Arts Presentation Fund.

    Official report

    • Connor Fisher · Policy Advisor, Canadian Heritage (PCH)
    Maintain Funding for all programs that support writing and publishing in Canada

    Official report

    • Fouad Matar · Manager, Canadian Heritage (PCH)
    Seeking increased funding for the Centre through the Canada Arts Presentation Fund.

    Official report

  • Metcalf Foundation
    Pursuing funding options from federal government to support social finance initiative for Canada's cultural sector

    Official report

    • Diakaria Diallo · Regional Advisor for Quebec and Atlantic Canada, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
    Operating grant, contributions to projects in technology development, research, marketing, professional development Read more

    Amendments to the Copyright Modernization Act. Amending sections (old section 21) to limit fair dealing exemption for education.

    Official report

  • Metcalf Foundation
    Pursuing funding options from federal government to support social finance initiative for Canada's cultural sector

    Official report

    • Darren Choi · Senior Policy Advisor, Canadian Heritage (PCH)
    • Tao Fei · Policy Advisor, Canadian Heritage (PCH)
    Support for Theatres in both the Canadian Arts Training Fund and the Canadian Arts Presentation Fund

    Official report

  • Metcalf Foundation
    • Juan David Gonzalez Camacho · Senior Policy Advisor, Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
    Pursuing funding options from federal government to support social finance initiative for Canada's cultural sector

    Official report

    • Miled Hill · Senior Policy Advisor, Prime Minister's Office (PMO)
    Explore funding opportunities through Canadian Heritage's Canada Cultural Spaces Fund, ACOA and Infrastructure Canada to fund the revitalization and renovation of the Confederation Centre of the Arts. Read more

    Official report

    • Madona Radi · Director General, Canadian Heritage (PCH)
    Explore funding opportunities through Canadian Heritage's Canada Cultural Spaces Fund, ACOA and Infrastructure Canada to fund the revitalization and renovation of the Confederation Centre of the Arts. Read more

    Official report

  • Imagine Canada
    Reform of grant and contribution program administration and access to federal business development programs for charities and non-profit organizations, and an expanded mandate for the tax credit of Canada Read more

    Regulations governing business activities carried out by registered charities

    Official report

  • Imagine Canada
    • Kabisan Thanendran · Policy Advisor, Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC)
    Reform of grant and contribution program administration and access to federal business development programs for charities and non-profit organizations, and an expanded mandate for the tax credit of Canada Read more

    Regulations governing business activities carried out by registered charities

    Official report

    • Jaime Burke · Deputy Director General, Canadian Heritage (PCH)

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    Ensure Canada’s screen industries remain globally competitive through tax incentives, fair labour practices, and investment in talent. Promote tax and financing mechanisms that encourage private investment in Canadian-owned intellectual property. Advocate for modernized funding models through Telefilm Canada, the CMF, and provincial agencies. Engage with Finance, ISED, and the PMO to strengthen the creative economy’s contribution to GDP and exports. Read more

    Strengthen Canada’s audiovisual and cultural ecosystem by ensuring that directors and creative authors are recognized, supported, and central to cultural policy. Advocate for sustained and equitable funding for Canadian feature films, scripted series, and documentaries. Support the implementation of the Online Streaming Act (Bill C-11) in a way that ensures meaningful opportunities for Canadian creators and independent producers.

    Official report

  • Examining funding opportunities for capital projects under the new Building Communities Strong Fund

    Official report

    • Brian MacKay · Deputy Chief of Staff, Canadian Heritage (PCH)
    • Samantha Carter · Operations Advisor, Canadian Heritage (PCH)
    Examining funding opportunities for capital projects under the new Building Communities Strong Fund

    Official report

    • Francis Bilodeau · Deputy Minister, Canadian Heritage (PCH)
    • Colin Boyd · Regional Director General, Canadian Heritage (PCH)
    Explore funding opportunities through Canadian Heritage's Canada Cultural Spaces Fund, ACOA and Infrastructure Canada to fund the revitalization and renovation of the Confederation Centre of the Arts. Read more

    Official report

  • Metcalf Foundation
    • Paulette Senior · Senator, Senate of Canada
    Pursuing funding options from federal government to support social finance initiative for Canada's cultural sector

    Official report

  • Metcalf Foundation
    • Juan David Gonzalez Camacho · Senior Policy Advisor, Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
    Pursuing funding options from federal government to support social finance initiative for Canada's cultural sector

    Official report

  • Metcalf Foundation
    Pursuing funding options from federal government to support social finance initiative for Canada's cultural sector

    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.