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Lobbying by Microsoft Canada Inc.: its registrations, its lobbyists, the bills it has named and every meeting it has reported with federal office holders since November 2021.

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Corporation

Microsoft Canada Inc.

Meetings this Parliament
47
With MPs
11
Since Nov 2021
157
Active registrations
1

Most recent reported meeting: Sep 25, 2026.

Registrations in effect

In-house (corporation) In effect since Oct 27, 2026

Filed by Matthew Milton, President

Lobbyists

  • Alyx Holland · Director, Corporate Affairs Former designated public office holder

    Formerly Senior Policy Advisor, Policy, Prime Minister's Office (2019–2021)

    Formerly Senior Policy Advisor, Office of the Minister of Finance, Finance Canada (2018–2018)

    Formerly Senior Policy Advisor, Office of the Minister of Public Safety, Public Safety Canada (2017–2018)

    Formerly Policy Advisor, Office of the Minister of Public Safety, Public Safety Canada (2016–2017)

  • Laetitia Bigot · Director Sales Former designated public office holder

    Formerly Director, Strategic Planning and Results, Deputy Minister / President's Office, Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions (under ISED portfolio) (2016–2019)

  • Ali Tejpar · Director, Corporate Affairs Former public office holder

    Formerly Chief of Staff, Foreign and Defence Policy Secretariat, Privy Council Office (2022–2025)

    Formerly Senior Policy Advisor, Priorities & Planning Secretariat, Privy Council Office (2021–2022)

    Formerly Senior Analyst, Artificial Intelligence Hub, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (2020–2021)

    Formerly Legal Officer, Oceans and Environmental Law Division, Global Affairs Canada (2019–2020)

  • Christine Guyot · Director, Corporate Affairs Former public office holder

    Formerly Information Officer, Election Day Polling, Elections Canada (2015–2015)

    Formerly Parliamentary Intern, Parliamentary Internship Programme, House of Commons (2013–2014)

  • Colin McKay · Director, Corporate Affairs Former public office holder

    Formerly Director of Research, Education and Outreach, Research, Education and Outreach, Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada (2007–2011)

  • John O'Brien · National Security Officer Former public office holder

    Formerly Senior Project Coordinator, Canadian Digital Services, Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat (2021–2022)

    Formerly Senior Technical Advisor - Cyber Defence, IT Security, Communications Security Establishment (2017–2017)

    Formerly Team Lead - Malware Analysis & Automation, IT Security, Communications Security Establishment (2011–2017)

    Formerly Senior IT Security Analyst, IT Security, Communications Security Establishment (2005–2011)

  • John Weigelt · National Technology Officer Former public office holder

    Formerly Senior Director Architecture, Standards and Engineering, CIO Branch, Treasury Board Secretariat (2002–2003)

    Formerly Deputy Director PKI Task Force, CIO branch, Treasury Board Secretariat (2000–2002)

    Formerly Information Protection Operations Officer, Canadian Forces Information Operation Group, Department of National Defence (1999–2000)

    Formerly Senior Technical Authority GoC PKI, CIO Branch, Treasury Board Secretariat (1998–1999)

  • Lindsay Nubel · Sales Manager
  • Marlene Floyd · National Director, Corporate Affairs Former public office holder

    Formerly Director, Operations and Outreach, Office of the Leader of the Liberal Party of Canada, House of Commons (2013–2015)

    Formerly Policy Advisory, Office of the Minister, Department of Industry (2004–2006)

    Formerly Assistant, Office of the Minister, Department of Finance (2001–2002)

    Formerly Summer Student, Office of the Minister, Department of Finance (2000–2000)

  • Matthew Milton · President

Institutions they may lobby: Bank of Canada, Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA), Canada Revenue Agency (CRA), Canada School of Public Service (CSPS), Canadian Heritage (PCH), Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC), Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC), Canadian Security Intelligence Service (CSIS), Communications Security Establishment Canada (CSEC), Competition Bureau Canada (COBU), Competition Tribunal (CT), Elections Canada, Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC), Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC), Finance Canada (FIN), Global Affairs Canada (GAC), Health Canada (HC), House of Commons, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED), Justice Canada (JC), National Defence (DND), Natural Resources Canada (NRCan), Parks Canada (PC), Prime Minister's Office (PMO), Privy Council Office (PCO), Public Safety Canada (PS), Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC), Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP), Senate of Canada, Service Canada (ServCan), Shared Services Canada (SSC), Transport Canada (TC), Treasury Board Of Canada Secretariat (TBS), Women and Gender Equality (WAGE)

What they're lobbying on (31)
  • Policies and programs that pertain to the creation, development and deployment of video games.
  • Policies and programs as they relate to the deployment of Data Centers.
  • Copyright policy as it relates to information technology and AI companies.
  • Communicating with the Government of Canada about Bill C-36 (An Act to enact the Protecting Privacy and Consumer Data Act, to amend the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act and to make amendments to other Acts).
  • Communicating with the Government of Canada about Bill C-34 (An Act to enact the Digital Safety Act and the Digital Safety Commission of Canada Act and to make consequential amendments to other Acts).
  • Communicating with the Government of Canada about Bill C-22 (An Act respecting lawful access).
  • Policies related to the adoption of Buy Canadian policy.
  • Seeking government contract with multiple government departments and institutions with regards to Microsoft cloud based and AI solutions and related support services.
  • Communicating with government officials, in general, about digital sovereignty.
  • Policies or programs as they relate to the development, applications, and regulation of artificial intelligence.
  • Government policy as it relates to cybersecurity and national security.
  • Policies and programs regarding the Canadian counter-tariffs and U.S. trade measures where it pertains to digital trade, such as technology products, services, and supply chains under the Canada–United States–Mexico Agreement (CUSMA).
  • Policies or programs to promote Canada’s digital economy, including skilling and upskilling to ensure the availability of a high-skilled workforce, especially where it pertains to AI.
  • Policies or programs related to the increased cross-border collaboration and transportation links connecting the Cascadia Innovation Corridor.
  • Policies or programs related to technology, energy and environmental sustainability.
  • Policies or programs related to innovation, the digital economy and the adoption of information, communication technologies and AI.
  • Policies concerning the promotion and development of computer science education, digital and AI skills.
  • Policies related to the adoption of cloud-based solutions and AI technologies, and related support services.
  • Accessibility policy as it relates to the enactment of the Accessible Canada Act.
  • Procurement modernization, as it relates to the standards, terms, conditions and policies that underpin the Government of Canada's procurement of enterprise ICT products and services, including cloud-based services.
  • Privacy policy as it relates to the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act, including the regulations thereunder.
  • Policies or programs related to the regulation of digital platforms.
  • Policies or programs related to the protection of Canadian democratic institutions and electoral systems.
  • Policies or programs related to internet connectivity and broadband access.
  • Policies or programs as they relate to internet safety and online harms.
  • Policies concerning the regulation of personal and sensitive information, including lawful access policies and cybersecurity.
  • Internet policy specifically the implementation of policy affecting the governance of the internet.
  • International trade as it relates to intellectual property and digital trade.
  • Intellectual property and competition policy affecting information technology companies.
  • Immigration policy and programs as they relate to attracting and retaining high skilled global talent to Canada.
  • Cybersecurity policy as it relates to the creation of international norms.

Registration 961917-13088-87. Look it up in the official Registry

Reported meetings

Spreadsheet

Filed by Chris Barry (94), Matthew Milton (45), Kevin Peesker (13), Stephen Tanaka (5).

  • Reported by Matthew Milton · In-house (corporation)

    • François-Philippe Champagne · Minister of Finance, Finance Canada (FIN)
    • Matthew O'Connell · Deputy Director Financial Sector Policy, Finance Canada (FIN)
    • Scott Jones · President, Shared Services Canada (SSC)
    Policies or programs related to innovation, the digital economy and the adoption of information, communication technologies and AI.

    Official report

  • Reported by Matthew Milton · In-house (corporation)

    • Anita Anand · Minister of Foreign Affairs, Global Affairs Canada (GAC)
    • Leo Newman · Senior Policy Advisor, Global Affairs Canada (GAC)
    Policies or programs related to innovation, the digital economy and the adoption of information, communication technologies and AI.

    Official report

  • Reported by Matthew Milton · In-house (corporation)

    • Mark Carney · Prime Minister, Prime Minister's Office (PMO)
    • Tim Krupa · Director of Policy, Prime Minister's Office (PMO)
    • Eric Costen · Deputy Secretary to the Cabinet (Operations), Privy Council Office (PCO)
    Policies or programs related to innovation, the digital economy and the adoption of information, communication technologies and AI.

    Official report

  • Reported by Matthew Milton · In-house (corporation)

    • Tim Hodgson · Minister of Natural Resources, Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
    • Samir Kassam · Deputy Chief of Staff and Director of Policy, Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
    • Michael Vandergrift · Deputy Minister, Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
    Policies or programs related to technology, energy and environmental sustainability.

    Official report

  • Reported by Matthew Milton · In-house (corporation)

    • Scott Jones · President, Shared Services Canada (SSC)
    Policies or programs related to innovation, the digital economy and the adoption of information, communication technologies and AI.

    Official report

  • Reported by Matthew Milton · In-house (corporation)

    • Carolyn Svonkin · Director of Communications, Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
    • Bryn de Chastelain · Director of Operations, Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
    Policies or programs related to innovation, the digital economy and the adoption of information, communication technologies and AI.

    Official report

  • Reported by Matthew Milton · In-house (corporation)

    • Eamonn McGuinty · Chief of Staff, Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
    Policies or programs related to innovation, the digital economy and the adoption of information, communication technologies and AI.

    Official report

  • Reported by Matthew Milton · In-house (corporation)

    • Tim Logan · Senior Policy Advisor, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
    Policies or programs related to innovation, the digital economy and the adoption of information, communication technologies and AI.

    Official report

  • Reported by Matthew Milton · In-house (corporation)

    • Wilder Walker-Stewart · Director of Policy, Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC)
    • Kabisan Thanendran · Policy Advisor, Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC)
    Policies related to the adoption of cloud-based solutions and AI technologies, and related support services.

    Official report

  • Reported by Matthew Milton · In-house (corporation)

    • Evan Solomon · Minister of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Innovation, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
    • Anson Duran · Chief of Staff, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
    • Michael Paramathasan · Director of Policy & Legislative Affairs, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
    Policies or programs related to innovation, the digital economy and the adoption of information, communication technologies and AI.

    Official report

  • Reported by Matthew Milton · In-house (corporation)

    • Anson Duran · Chief of Staff, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
    • Michael Paramathasan · Director of Policy & Legislative Affairs, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
    Policies or programs related to innovation, the digital economy and the adoption of information, communication technologies and AI.

    Official report

  • Reported by Matthew Milton · In-house (corporation)

    • Joël Lightbound · Minister of Government Transformation, Public Works and Procurement, Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC)
    • Wilder Walker-Stewart · Director of Policy, Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC)
    • Kabisan Thanendran · Policy Advisor, Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC)
    Policies or programs related to innovation, the digital economy and the adoption of information, communication technologies and AI.

    Official report

  • Reported by Matthew Milton · In-house (corporation)

    • Taleeb Noormohamed · Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Innovation, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
    Policies or programs related to innovation, the digital economy and the adoption of information, communication technologies and AI.

    Official report

  • Reported by Matthew Milton · In-house (corporation)

    • Wilder Walker-Stewart · Director of Policy, Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC)
    Policies or programs related to innovation, the digital economy and the adoption of information, communication technologies and AI.

    Official report

  • Reported by Matthew Milton · In-house (corporation)

    • Dan Lindenas · Director of Policy, Treasury Board Of Canada Secretariat (TBS)
    • Elliott Lockington · Chief of Staff, Treasury Board Of Canada Secretariat (TBS)
    Policies or programs related to innovation, the digital economy and the adoption of information, communication technologies and AI.

    Official report

  • Reported by Matthew Milton · In-house (corporation)

    • David Lametti · Principal Secretary, Prime Minister's Office (PMO)
    Policies or programs related to innovation, the digital economy and the adoption of information, communication technologies and AI.

    Official report

  • Reported by Matthew Milton · In-house (corporation)

    • Tim Krupa · Director of Policy, Prime Minister's Office (PMO)
    • Alyth Roos · Special Assistant Policy, Prime Minister's Office (PMO)
    Policies or programs related to innovation, the digital economy and the adoption of information, communication technologies and AI.

    Official report

  • Reported by Matthew Milton · In-house (corporation)

    • Wilder Walker-Stewart · Director of Policy, Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC)
    • Kabisan Thanendran · Policy Advisor, Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC)
    Policies related to the adoption of cloud-based solutions and AI technologies, and related support services.

    Official report

  • Reported by Matthew Milton · In-house (corporation)

    • Mark Carney · Prime Minister, Prime Minister's Office (PMO)
    • Tim Krupa · Director of Policy, Prime Minister's Office (PMO)
    Policies or programs related to innovation, the digital economy and the adoption of information, communication technologies and AI.

    Official report

  • Reported by Matthew Milton · In-house (corporation)

    • Wilder Walker-Stewart · Director of Policy, Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC)
    • Kabisan Thanendran · Policy Advisor, Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC)
    Policies related to the adoption of cloud-based solutions and AI technologies, and related support services.

    Official report

  • Reported by Stephen Tanaka · In-house (corporation)

    • Anson Duran · Chief of Staff, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
    Information and communications technology adoption, including cloud and AI technologies, by business and public sector entities.

    Official report

  • Reported by Stephen Tanaka · In-house (corporation)

    • Oz Jungic · Senior Policy Advisor, Prime Minister's Office (PMO)
    Policies or programs as they relate to the development and applications of artificial intelligence and the ethical use of artificial intelligence, including facial recognition technology. Read more

    Official report

  • Reported by Stephen Tanaka · In-house (corporation)

    • Matthew O'Connell · Advisor, Office of Industry Minister, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
    Policies or programs related to innovation, the digital economy and the adoption of information and communication technologies.

    Official report

  • Reported by Stephen Tanaka · In-house (corporation)

    • Mary Rose Brown · Chief of Staff to Minister of Public Service and Procurement, Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC)
    Policies or programs related to innovation, the digital economy and the adoption of information and communication technologies.

    Official report

  • Reported by Stephen Tanaka · In-house (corporation)

    • Mélanie Joly · Minister of Industry, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
    Policies or programs related to innovation, the digital economy and the adoption of information and communication technologies.

    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.