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)
- Ben Carr · Member of Parliament
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)
- Nancy Healey · Commissioner for Employers, 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)
- Madison Lalonde · Special Assistant, Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
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)
- Daria Alshehabi · Director, Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
- Sophie Fix · Manager, Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
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
Highly skilled workforce; in-demand occupations.
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)
- Sylvain Brazeau · Manager, Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
- Ademola Adebisi · Senior Policy Analyst, 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
Highly skilled workforce; in-demand occupations.
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Reported by Sarah Watts-Rynard · In-house (organization)
- Nancy Healey · Commissioner for Employers, 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
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)
- John Burnett · Director, National Research Council (NRC)
- Karen Hlady · Policy Integration Officer, National Research Council (NRC)
- Matteo Bernabo · Science Policy, National Research Council (NRC)
Seeking funding for the activities of polytechnics and colleges in areas including workforce development, applied research and infrastructure/equipment. 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 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.
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)
- Brett Szmul · Policy Advisor, Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
Seeking funding for the activities of polytechnics and colleges in areas including workforce development, applied research and infrastructure/equipment. 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)
- Laila Goodridge · Member of Parliament
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)
- Andre Baril · Director General, Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
- Olivia Fraser-Kealy · Manager, Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
- Daria Alshehabi · Director, Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
Seeking funding for the activities of polytechnics and colleges in areas including workforce development, applied research and infrastructure/equipment. Read more
Supports, programs and policies designed to boost innovation and productivity; technology adoption; respond to skills needs; polytechnics and colleges as innovation intermediaries.
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)
- Sarah Strapps · Director, Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
- Lori Brooks · Director General, Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
- Jacinthe Arsenault · Director General, Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
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)
- David Lisk · Vice President, National Research Council (NRC)
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 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)
- Atiq Rahman · Assistant Deputy Minister, Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
- Jenny Tremblay · Director General, Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
Adequate financial support for learners through the Canada Student Loan Program and other student-centered programs; Edu-Canada marketing and branding initiatives. 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)
- Mark Schaan · Associate 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
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)
- Matthew O'Connell · Deputy Director Financial Sector Policy, Finance Canada (FIN)
Supports, programs and policies designed to boost innovation and productivity; technology adoption; respond to skills needs; polytechnics and colleges as innovation intermediaries. 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 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)
- Nipun Vats · Assistant Deputy Minister, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
- Andrea Smith · A/Director General, 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
Supports, programs and policies designed to boost innovation and productivity; technology adoption; respond to skills needs; polytechnics and colleges as innovation intermediaries.
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.
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Reported by Sarah Watts-Rynard · In-house (organization)
- Edward Irving · Director, Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC)
- Robbyn Plumb · Associate Vice-President, Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC)
Seeking funding for the activities of polytechnics and colleges in areas including workforce development, applied research and infrastructure/equipment. 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.
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)
- Garnett Genuis · Member of Parliament
- Daryna Ostrovska · Member's Assistant, House of Commons
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
Seeking funding for the activities of polytechnics and colleges in areas including workforce development, applied research and infrastructure/equipment.
Highly skilled workforce; in-demand occupations.
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Reported by Sarah Watts-Rynard · In-house (organization)
- Karim Bardeesy · Member of Parliament
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
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.
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)
- Raquel Dancho · Member of Parliament
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
Highly skilled workforce; in-demand occupations.
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)
- Soyoung Park · Assistant Deputy Minister, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC)
- Bronwyn May · Director General, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC)
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
Highly skilled workforce; in-demand occupations.
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Reported by Sarah Watts-Rynard · In-house (organization)
- Mark Schaan · Deputy Secretary to the Cabinet, Privy Council Office (PCO)
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
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)
- Ahmed Hussen · Member of Parliament
- Rachel Bendayan · Member of Parliament
- Corey Hogan · Member of Parliament
- John Zerucelli · Member of Parliament
and 12 moreShow fewer
- Kurt Holman · Member of Parliament
- Nipun Vats · Assistant Deputy Minister, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
- David Lisk · Vice President, National Research Council (NRC)
- Manuela Tomic · Senior Policy Advisor, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
- Francis Bilodeau · Associate Deputy Minister, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
- David Burkholder · Senior Special Assistant, Global Affairs Canada (GAC)
- Frank Tersigni · Director of Parliamentary Affairs, Global Affairs Canada (GAC)
- Lisa Xie · Policy Advisor, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
- Jaspinder Komal · Assistant Deputy Minister, National Defence (DND)
- Ravi Singh · Director General, National Defence (DND)
- Scott Millar · Assistant Deputy Minister, Policy, National Defence (DND)
- Colette Kaminsky · Senior Assistant Deputy Minister, Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
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
Participate in all relevant policy discussions and consultations related to productivity, business innovation, technology adoption and artificial intelligence.
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)
- Wade Chang · Member of Parliament
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
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)
- Jaspinder Komal · Assistant Deputy Minister, National Defence (DND)
- Scott Millar · Assistant Deputy Minister, Policy, National Defence (DND)
- Ravi Singh · Director General, National Defence (DND)
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
Highly skilled workforce; in-demand occupations.
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.