Organization
Polytechnics Canada
- Meetings this Parliament
- 102
- With MPs
- 19
- Since Nov 2021
- 263
- Active registrations
- 1
Most recent reported meeting: Sep 29, 2026.
Lobbying by Polytechnics Canada: its registrations, its lobbyists, the bills it has named and every meeting it has reported with federal office holders since November 2021.
← LobbyingRegistrations in effect
In-house (organization) In effect since Sep 11, 2026
Filed by Sarah Watts-Rynard, Chief Executive Officer
Lobbyists
- Alex Hornby · Manager of Operations
- Diana Trudel · Policy Analyst
- Kamila Graczyk · Communications Coordinator
- Margaret Myers · Junior Communications Coordinator
- Ricardo Arena · Director of Policy
- Sarah Watts-Rynard · Chief Executive Officer
Institutions they may lobby: Canada Revenue Agency (CRA), Canadian Heritage (PCH), Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR), Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC), Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC), Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev), Finance Canada (FIN), Global Affairs Canada (GAC), Health Canada (HC), House of Commons, Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada (HICC), Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED), National Defence (DND), National Research Council (NRC), Natural Resources Canada (NRCan), Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC), Prime Minister's Office (PMO), Privy Council Office (PCO), Public Service Commission of Canada (PSC), Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC), Senate of Canada, Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC), Statistics Canada (StatCan), Treasury Board Of Canada Secretariat (TBS), Veterans Affairs Canada (VAC), Women and Gender Equality (WAGE)
What they're lobbying on (12)Hide details
- Tax policy affecting philanthropy, small business innovation and post-secondary institutions; tax benefits and credits for apprentices; tax benefits and credits for employers.
- Participate in all relevant policy discussions and consultations about academic research funding, business innovation and applied research; how businesses, non-profits and other enterprises benefit from innovation supports from academic institutions/polytechnics.
- Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council, College and Community Innovation Program; tri-council structure and funding; eligibility of polytechnics and colleges for research funding and research support; Horizon Europe and opportunities for polytechnics to engage in international research partnerships.
- Highly skilled workforce; in-demand occupations.
- Supports, programs and policies designed to boost innovation and productivity; technology adoption; respond to skills needs; polytechnics and colleges as innovation intermediaries.
- Student housing; funding to support equipment purchase for training in high-demand fields, infrastructure programs geared to the post-secondary sector.
- Respond to consultations and advocate for change to international student policy; consider how polytechnics/colleges support inward and outward student mobility; consider international best practices for workforce development and applied research; better integration of newcomers through credential recognition, prior learning recognition and upskilling.
- Participate in all relevant policy discussions about skills training and work-integrated learning; upskilling and reskilling policies, programs and funding; apprenticeship training, attraction, retention and completion, including on federal projects.
- Adequate financial support for learners through the Canada Student Loan Program and other student-centered programs; Edu-Canada marketing and branding initiatives.
- Participate in all relevant policy discussions and consultations related to productivity, business innovation, technology adoption and artificial intelligence.
- Seeking funding for the activities of polytechnics and colleges in areas including workforce development, applied research and infrastructure/equipment.
- Canada Foundation for Innovation - Seek ongoing infrastructure support for the applied research conducted by colleges and Polytechnics.
Registration 940122-12991-79. Look it up in the official Registry
Reported meetings
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Reported by Sarah Watts-Rynard · In-house (organization)
- Holly McCracken · Director, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
- Joshua Atienza · Policy Analyst, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
Participate in all relevant policy discussions and consultations about academic research funding, business innovation and applied research; how businesses, non-profits and other enterprises benefit from innovation supports from academic institutions/polytechnics. Read more
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Reported by Sarah Watts-Rynard · In-house (organization)
- Andre Baril · Director General, Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
- Arpita Dar · Policy Analyst, Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
Highly skilled workforce; in-demand occupations. Read more
Participate in all relevant policy discussions about skills training and work-integrated learning; upskilling and reskilling policies, programs and funding; apprenticeship training, attraction, retention and completion, including on federal projects.
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Reported by Sarah Watts-Rynard · In-house (organization)
- Tao Fei · Policy Advisor, Canadian Heritage (PCH)
Participate in all relevant policy discussions about skills training and work-integrated learning; upskilling and reskilling policies, programs and funding; apprenticeship training, attraction, retention and completion, including on federal projects. Read more
Participate in all relevant policy discussions and consultations related to productivity, business innovation, technology adoption and artificial intelligence.
Participate in all relevant policy discussions and consultations about academic research funding, business innovation and applied research; how businesses, non-profits and other enterprises benefit from innovation supports from academic institutions/polytechnics.
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Reported by Sarah Watts-Rynard · In-house (organization)
- Katherine Burk · Director General, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
Participate in all relevant policy discussions about skills training and work-integrated learning; upskilling and reskilling policies, programs and funding; apprenticeship training, attraction, retention and completion, including on federal projects. Read more
Participate in all relevant policy discussions and consultations related to productivity, business innovation, technology adoption and artificial intelligence.
Participate in all relevant policy discussions and consultations about academic research funding, business innovation and applied research; how businesses, non-profits and other enterprises benefit from innovation supports from academic institutions/polytechnics.
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Reported by Sarah Watts-Rynard · In-house (organization)
- Victoria Perak · Policy Advisor, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
Seeking funding for the activities of polytechnics and colleges in areas including workforce development, applied research and infrastructure/equipment. Read more
Participate in all relevant policy discussions about skills training and work-integrated learning; upskilling and reskilling policies, programs and funding; apprenticeship training, attraction, retention and completion, including on federal projects.
Participate in all relevant policy discussions and consultations related to productivity, business innovation, technology adoption and artificial intelligence.
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Reported by Sarah Watts-Rynard · In-house (organization)
- Patty Hajdu · Minister of Jobs and Families, Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
- Andre Baril · Director General, Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
Student housing; funding to support equipment purchase for training in high-demand fields, infrastructure programs geared to the post-secondary sector. Read more
Highly skilled workforce; in-demand occupations.
Participate in all relevant policy discussions about skills training and work-integrated learning; upskilling and reskilling policies, programs and funding; apprenticeship training, attraction, retention and completion, including on federal projects.
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Reported by Sarah Watts-Rynard · In-house (organization)
- Christiane Fox · Deputy Minister, National Defence (DND)
Supports, programs and policies designed to boost innovation and productivity; technology adoption; respond to skills needs; polytechnics and colleges as innovation intermediaries. Read more
Participate in all relevant policy discussions about skills training and work-integrated learning; upskilling and reskilling policies, programs and funding; apprenticeship training, attraction, retention and completion, including on federal projects.
Highly skilled workforce; in-demand occupations.
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Reported by Sarah Watts-Rynard · In-house (organization)
- Alejandro Adem · President, Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC)
- Manal Bahubeshi · Associate Vice-President, Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC)
- Adrian Mota · Vice-President, Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR)
- Tim Wilson · Associate Vice-president, Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC)
Participate in all relevant policy discussions and consultations about academic research funding, business innovation and applied research; how businesses, non-profits and other enterprises benefit from innovation supports from academic institutions/polytechnics. Read more
Canada Foundation for Innovation - Seek ongoing infrastructure support for the applied research conducted by colleges and Polytechnics.
Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council, College and Community Innovation Program; tri-council structure and funding; eligibility of polytechnics and colleges for research funding and research support; Horizon Europe and opportunities for polytechnics to engage in international research partnerships.
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Reported by Sarah Watts-Rynard · In-house (organization)
- Philip Jennings · Deputy Minister, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
- Nipun Vats · Assistant Deputy Minister, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
Supports, programs and policies designed to boost innovation and productivity; technology adoption; respond to skills needs; polytechnics and colleges as innovation intermediaries. Read more
Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council, College and Community Innovation Program; tri-council structure and funding; eligibility of polytechnics and colleges for research funding and research support; Horizon Europe and opportunities for polytechnics to engage in international research partnerships.
Participate in all relevant policy discussions and consultations related to productivity, business innovation, technology adoption and artificial intelligence.
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Reported by Sarah Watts-Rynard · In-house (organization)
- Mark Schaan · Associate Deputy Minister, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
- Nipun Vats · Assistant Deputy Minister, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
Participate in all relevant policy discussions about skills training and work-integrated learning; upskilling and reskilling policies, programs and funding; apprenticeship training, attraction, retention and completion, including on federal projects. Read more
Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council, College and Community Innovation Program; tri-council structure and funding; eligibility of polytechnics and colleges for research funding and research support; Horizon Europe and opportunities for polytechnics to engage in international research partnerships.
Participate in all relevant policy discussions and consultations related to productivity, business innovation, technology adoption and artificial intelligence.
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Reported by Sarah Watts-Rynard · In-house (organization)
- Paul Thompson · Deputy Minister, Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
Respond to consultations and advocate for change to international student policy; consider how polytechnics/colleges support inward and outward student mobility; consider international best practices for workforce development and applied research; better integration of newcomers through credential recognition, prior learning recognition and upskilling. Read more
Participate in all relevant policy discussions about skills training and work-integrated learning; upskilling and reskilling policies, programs and funding; apprenticeship training, attraction, retention and completion, including on federal projects.
Highly skilled workforce; in-demand occupations.
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Reported by Sarah Watts-Rynard · In-house (organization)
- Martin Pinard · Senior Policy Analyst, Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
- Katharine Wright · Director, Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
- Bob Papanikolaou · Senior Policy Strategist, Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
Highly skilled workforce; in-demand occupations. Read more
Participate in all relevant policy discussions about skills training and work-integrated learning; upskilling and reskilling policies, programs and funding; apprenticeship training, attraction, retention and completion, including on federal projects.
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Reported by Sarah Watts-Rynard · In-house (organization)
- Sophie Fix · Manager, Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
- Daria Alshehabi · Director, Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
Highly skilled workforce; in-demand occupations. Read more
Participate in all relevant policy discussions about skills training and work-integrated learning; upskilling and reskilling policies, programs and funding; apprenticeship training, attraction, retention and completion, including on federal projects.
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Reported by Sarah Watts-Rynard · In-house (organization)
- Andrew Evans · Policy Advisor, House of Commons
- Bethany Livingston · Stakeholder Relations Advisor, House of Commons
Highly skilled workforce; in-demand occupations. Read more
Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council, College and Community Innovation Program; tri-council structure and funding; eligibility of polytechnics and colleges for research funding and research support; Horizon Europe and opportunities for polytechnics to engage in international research partnerships.
Participate in all relevant policy discussions about skills training and work-integrated learning; upskilling and reskilling policies, programs and funding; apprenticeship training, attraction, retention and completion, including on federal projects.
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Reported by Sarah Watts-Rynard · In-house (organization)
- Hilary Hendriks · Senior Policy Advisor, National Defence (DND)
Highly skilled workforce; in-demand occupations. Read more
Seeking funding for the activities of polytechnics and colleges in areas including workforce development, applied research and infrastructure/equipment.
Participate in all relevant policy discussions about skills training and work-integrated learning; upskilling and reskilling policies, programs and funding; apprenticeship training, attraction, retention and completion, including on federal projects.
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Reported by Sarah Watts-Rynard · In-house (organization)
- Miles Wu · Senior Policy Advisor, Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
Highly skilled workforce; in-demand occupations. Read more
Participate in all relevant policy discussions about skills training and work-integrated learning; upskilling and reskilling policies, programs and funding; apprenticeship training, attraction, retention and completion, including on federal projects.
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Reported by Sarah Watts-Rynard · In-house (organization)
- Paul Thompson · Deputy Minister, Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
Highly skilled workforce; in-demand occupations. Read more
Supports, programs and policies designed to boost innovation and productivity; technology adoption; respond to skills needs; polytechnics and colleges as innovation intermediaries.
Participate in all relevant policy discussions about skills training and work-integrated learning; upskilling and reskilling policies, programs and funding; apprenticeship training, attraction, retention and completion, including on federal projects.
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Reported by Sarah Watts-Rynard · In-house (organization)
- Jeff Waring · Assistant deputy Minister, Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada (HICC)
- Annie Geoffroy · Director General, Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada (HICC)
Highly skilled workforce; in-demand occupations. Read more
Student housing; funding to support equipment purchase for training in high-demand fields, infrastructure programs geared to the post-secondary sector.
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Reported by Sarah Watts-Rynard · In-house (organization)
- Dana Shami · Policy Advisor, Veterans Affairs Canada (VAC)
- Abina Mohanarajah · Regional Advisor, Veterans Affairs Canada (VAC)
Highly skilled workforce; in-demand occupations. Read more
Seeking funding for the activities of polytechnics and colleges in areas including workforce development, applied research and infrastructure/equipment.
Participate in all relevant policy discussions about skills training and work-integrated learning; upskilling and reskilling policies, programs and funding; apprenticeship training, attraction, retention and completion, including on federal projects.
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Reported by Sarah Watts-Rynard · In-house (organization)
- Brian McGregor · Senior Policy Advisor, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
- Chris Allain · Policy Analyst, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
Supports, programs and policies designed to boost innovation and productivity; technology adoption; respond to skills needs; polytechnics and colleges as innovation intermediaries. Read more
Participate in all relevant policy discussions and consultations about academic research funding, business innovation and applied research; how businesses, non-profits and other enterprises benefit from innovation supports from academic institutions/polytechnics.
Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council, College and Community Innovation Program; tri-council structure and funding; eligibility of polytechnics and colleges for research funding and research support; Horizon Europe and opportunities for polytechnics to engage in international research partnerships.
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Reported by Sarah Watts-Rynard · In-house (organization)
- Caroline Rivard · Training Development Officer, National Defence (DND)
Highly skilled workforce; in-demand occupations.
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Reported by Sarah Watts-Rynard · In-house (organization)
- Varun Srivatsan · Director of policy, Finance Canada (FIN)
Canada Foundation for Innovation - Seek ongoing infrastructure support for the applied research conducted by colleges and Polytechnics. Read more
Participate in all relevant policy discussions and consultations about academic research funding, business innovation and applied research; how businesses, non-profits and other enterprises benefit from innovation supports from academic institutions/polytechnics.
Seeking funding for the activities of polytechnics and colleges in areas including workforce development, applied research and infrastructure/equipment.
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Reported by Sarah Watts-Rynard · In-house (organization)
- Alfred Burgesson · Senior Advisor, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
Participate in all relevant policy discussions and consultations about academic research funding, business innovation and applied research; how businesses, non-profits and other enterprises benefit from innovation supports from academic institutions/polytechnics. Read more
Participate in all relevant policy discussions about skills training and work-integrated learning; upskilling and reskilling policies, programs and funding; apprenticeship training, attraction, retention and completion, including on federal projects.
Supports, programs and policies designed to boost innovation and productivity; technology adoption; respond to skills needs; polytechnics and colleges as innovation intermediaries.
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Reported by Sarah Watts-Rynard · In-house (organization)
- Manuela Tomic · Senior Policy Advisor, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council, College and Community Innovation Program; tri-council structure and funding; eligibility of polytechnics and colleges for research funding and research support; Horizon Europe and opportunities for polytechnics to engage in international research partnerships. Read more
Supports, programs and policies designed to boost innovation and productivity; technology adoption; respond to skills needs; polytechnics and colleges as innovation intermediaries.
Participate in all relevant policy discussions about skills training and work-integrated learning; upskilling and reskilling policies, programs and funding; apprenticeship training, attraction, retention and completion, including on federal projects.
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Reported by Sarah Watts-Rynard · In-house (organization)
- Marcel Turcot · Vice President, Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC)
- Ariella Lukach · Planning and Policy Analyst, Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC)
Supports, programs and policies designed to boost innovation and productivity; technology adoption; respond to skills needs; polytechnics and colleges as innovation intermediaries. Read more
Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council, College and Community Innovation Program; tri-council structure and funding; eligibility of polytechnics and colleges for research funding and research support; Horizon Europe and opportunities for polytechnics to engage in international research partnerships.
Participate in all relevant policy discussions and consultations about academic research funding, business innovation and applied research; how businesses, non-profits and other enterprises benefit from innovation supports from academic institutions/polytechnics.
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.