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)
- Nipun Vats · Assistant Deputy Minister, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
- Francis Bilodeau · Associate Deputy Minister, 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
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)
- Annie Koutrakis · 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
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.
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)
- Robbyn Plumb · Associate Vice-President, Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC)
- Edward Irving · Director, 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.
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Reported by Sarah Watts-Rynard · In-house (organization)
- Mark Schaan · Deputy Secretary to the Cabinet, Privy Council Office (PCO)
Participate in all relevant policy discussions and consultations related to productivity, business innovation, technology adoption and artificial intelligence. 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.
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)
- Paul Thompson · Deputy Minister, 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
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)
- Michael Kram · Member of Parliament
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)
- Leah Gazan · 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
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)
- Manal Bahubeshi · Associate Vice-President, Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC)
- Robbyn Plumb · Associate Vice-President, Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC)
- Edward Irving · Director, Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC)
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
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.
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Reported by Sarah Watts-Rynard · In-house (organization)
- Kelly DeRidder · 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)
- Benjamin Ebadi · Policy 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
Highly skilled workforce; in-demand occupations.
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)
- Colin Reynolds · Member of Parliament
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)
- Natasha Kim · Associate Deputy Minister, National Defence (DND)
- Vahan Galoumian · Senior Director, National Defence (DND)
- David Grebstad · Commander, National Defence (DND)
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.
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)
- Julie Spattz · Senior Director, 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
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Reported by Sarah Watts-Rynard · In-house (organization)
- Lena Metlege Diab · Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC)
- Arash Rahmani · Senior Advisor, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC)
- Bronwyn May · Director General, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC)
Highly skilled workforce; in-demand occupations. Read more
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.
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Reported by Sarah Watts-Rynard · In-house (organization)
- Lori Brooks · Director General, 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
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)
- Miles Wu · Policy Advisor, 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)
- Bronwyn May · Director General, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC)
- Soyoung Park · Assistant Deputy Minister, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC)
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
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.
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Reported by Sarah Watts-Rynard · In-house (organization)
- 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 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)
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)
- Anne-Marie Thompson · Vice-President, Research Grants and Scholarships, Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC)
- Robbyn Plumb · Associate Vice-President, Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC)
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
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)
- Edward Irving · Director, Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC)
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
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)
- Edward Irving · Director, Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC)
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.
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Reported by Sarah Watts-Rynard · In-house (organization)
- Corey Hogan · Member of Parliament
Highly skilled workforce; in-demand occupations. 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)
- Andrea Smith · A/Director General, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
- Julie Seaborn · A/Director, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
- Kamelia Kolli · Sr 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 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)
- Philip Jennings · Deputy Minister, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
- Michelle Gravelle · Director General, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
Participate in all relevant policy discussions and consultations related to productivity, business innovation, technology adoption and artificial intelligence. 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.
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.