Organization
Canadian Alliance of Student Associations
- Meetings this Parliament
- 35
- With MPs
- 17
- Since Nov 2021
- 172
- Active registrations
- 1
Most recent reported meeting: Apr 22, 2026.
Lobbying by Canadian Alliance of Student Associations: 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 May 1, 2026 Receives government funding
Filed by Bibi Wasiimah Joomun, Executive Director
Lobbyists
- Bibi Wasiimah Joomun · Executive Director
- Matthew Gerrits · Government Relations Officer
Institutions they may lobby: Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC), Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA), Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC), Canadian Heritage (PCH), Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR), Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada (CIRNAC), 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), Indigenous Services Canada (ISC), Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED), Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC), Pacific Economic Development Canada (PacifiCan), Prime Minister's Office (PMO), Privy Council Office (PCO), Senate of Canada, Service Canada (ServCan), Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC), Transport Canada (TC), Treasury Board Of Canada Secretariat (TBS), Veterans Affairs Canada (VAC), Women and Gender Equality (WAGE)
What they're lobbying on (27)Hide details
- Dedicate 35 million of the existing funding commitment for student and Indigenous housing under Build Canada Homes towards the construction of student residences by post-secondary institutions
- Increase post-secondary student funding to the First Nations, Inuit and Métis education strategies by $200 million per year, permanently
- Research funding for graduate students, and adjusting the funding envelope for student research by inflation.
- Funding for non-profit housing and post-secondary institution residences.
- Investment in the Student Work Placement Program to strengthen work-integrated learning opportunities for students in small and medium enterprises.
- On-campus student mental health resources, with respect to implementing the new fund of $500 million over 4 years for more and improved mental health services on post-secondary campuses.
- Double the Express Entry Program immigration points in Part D of the Comprehensive Ranking System allocating 60 points for a three or more year Canadian post-secondary credential, or 30 points for a one or two year Canadian post-secondary credential to retain those most likely to economically succeed in Canada.
- Contracts for federal infrastructure construction and maintenance contracts ensure hours worked on federal projects are worked by apprentices. Also establish that apprenticeship hours requirement for recipients of grants and contributions for federal housing programs such as the Affordable Housing Fund, Apartment Construction Loan Program, and Federal Lands Initiative.
- The Off-Campus Work Permit Program, with respect to extending the benefits of off-campus work permits to international students studying part-time at recognized universities and colleges in Canada.
- The Copyright Act, with respect to Educational exemptions listed under fair dealing provisions.
- The Canada Student Financial Assistance Program, with respect to ensuring the weekly loan limit rises with the needs of students by increasing the weekly loan limit amount from $210 to $300.
- The Canada Student Financial Assistance Program, with respect to eliminating the expected parental and spousal contribution in the assessment of resources for borrowers.
- The Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC), with respect to including student households in its rental market data.
- The Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC), with respect to including post-secondary institutions and university residences in existing housing funding programs and projects.
- SSHRC, CIHR, and NSERC, with respect to increasing the number, and value of scholarships provided to student researchers through the federal granting agencies.
- SSHRC, CIHR, and NSERC, with respect to improving governance and broadening considered perspectives via the addition of a student seat on the governing boards of the federal granting agencies.
- Repayment Assistance Program, with regard to changing eligibility requirements, removing entry barriers for students in loan default, exempting EI recipients, and creating program streams for underrepresented groups.
- Protecting student intellectual property rights at Canada's universities and colleges, with respect to creating a set of criteria for institutions to abide by in order to be eligible for research funding granted by the CIHR, SSHRC, and NSERC.
- Post-Secondary Student Support Program Funding, with respect to lifting the 2% cap on this funding, increases in the number of students funded, and the amount given to each student.
- International Student working hours, with respect to permanently eliminating the off-campus working hour limit for students while studying in Canada.
- International Student visas, with respect to allowing for visa holders to participate in co-op opportunities without having to apply for an additional permit.
- Indirect Costs Program, with respect to increasing the funding provided by the Indirect Costs Program to qualified universities, colleges, and affiliated institutions.
- Federal-Provincial Fiscal Arrangements Act, with respect to the creation of a dedicated transfer for post-secondary education.
- Developing a Pan-Canadian Strategy for Mental Health, with respect to implementing recent recommendations of the Mental Health Commission of Canada aimed at post-secondary students and decreasing stigmas associated with mental health.
- Developing an Open Access Framework for taxpayer funded research in Canada with respect to research conducted with the assistance of funding from SSHRC, NSERC, and CIHR at Canada's universities and colleges.
- Developing a nationwide strategy for the adoption of Open Educational Resources.
- Canada Student Grants Program with respect to increasing per-student, need-based funding provided by the program
Registration 955484-16220-62. Look it up in the official Registry
Reported meetings
SpreadsheetFiled by Bibi Wasiimah Joomun (78), Mackenzy Metcalfe (74), Jared Maltais (20).
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Reported by Bibi Wasiimah Joomun · In-house (organization)
- Garnett Genuis · Member of Parliament
- Daryna Ostrovska · Assistant - Garnett Genius, House of Commons
Investment in the Student Work Placement Program to strengthen work-integrated learning opportunities for students in small and medium enterprises.
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Reported by Bibi Wasiimah Joomun · In-house (organization)
- Nipun Vats · Assistant deputy Minister, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
SSHRC, CIHR, and NSERC, with respect to increasing the number, and value of scholarships provided to student researchers through the federal granting agencies. Read more
SSHRC, CIHR, and NSERC, with respect to improving governance and broadening considered perspectives via the addition of a student seat on the governing boards of the federal granting agencies.
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Reported by Bibi Wasiimah Joomun · In-house (organization)
- Reem Al-Ameri · Policy Advisor, Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
Canada Student Grants Program with respect to increasing per-student, need-based funding provided by the program Read more
Contracts for federal infrastructure construction and maintenance contracts ensure hours worked on federal projects are worked by apprentices. Also establish that apprenticeship hours requirement for recipients of grants and contributions for federal housing programs such as the Affordable Housing Fund, Apartment Construction Loan Program, and Federal Lands Initiative.
Investment in the Student Work Placement Program to strengthen work-integrated learning opportunities for students in small and medium enterprises.
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Reported by Bibi Wasiimah Joomun · In-house (organization)
- Sanjana Shah · Policy Advisor, Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada (HICC)
Contracts for federal infrastructure construction and maintenance contracts ensure hours worked on federal projects are worked by apprentices. Also establish that apprenticeship hours requirement for recipients of grants and contributions for federal housing programs such as the Affordable Housing Fund, Apartment Construction Loan Program, and Federal Lands Initiative. Read more
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Reported by Bibi Wasiimah Joomun · In-house (organization)
- Yash Nanda · Policy Advisor, Prime Minister's Office (PMO)
Contracts for federal infrastructure construction and maintenance contracts ensure hours worked on federal projects are worked by apprentices. Also establish that apprenticeship hours requirement for recipients of grants and contributions for federal housing programs such as the Affordable Housing Fund, Apartment Construction Loan Program, and Federal Lands Initiative. Read more
International Student visas, with respect to allowing for visa holders to participate in co-op opportunities without having to apply for an additional permit.
Double the Express Entry Program immigration points in Part D of the Comprehensive Ranking System allocating 60 points for a three or more year Canadian post-secondary credential, or 30 points for a one or two year Canadian post-secondary credential to retain those most likely to economically succeed in Canada.
Investment in the Student Work Placement Program to strengthen work-integrated learning opportunities for students in small and medium enterprises.
Canada Student Grants Program with respect to increasing per-student, need-based funding provided by the program
SSHRC, CIHR, and NSERC, with respect to increasing the number, and value of scholarships provided to student researchers through the federal granting agencies.
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Reported by Bibi Wasiimah Joomun · In-house (organization)
- Zarnab Zafar · Constituency Assistant for Corey Hogan, House of Commons
Canada Student Grants Program with respect to increasing per-student, need-based funding provided by the program Read more
International Student visas, with respect to allowing for visa holders to participate in co-op opportunities without having to apply for an additional permit.
Contracts for federal infrastructure construction and maintenance contracts ensure hours worked on federal projects are worked by apprentices. Also establish that apprenticeship hours requirement for recipients of grants and contributions for federal housing programs such as the Affordable Housing Fund, Apartment Construction Loan Program, and Federal Lands Initiative.
Investment in the Student Work Placement Program to strengthen work-integrated learning opportunities for students in small and medium enterprises.
SSHRC, CIHR, and NSERC, with respect to increasing the number, and value of scholarships provided to student researchers through the federal granting agencies.
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Reported by Bibi Wasiimah Joomun · In-house (organization)
- Raquel Dancho · Member of Parliament
- Matthew Korchak · Parliamentary Assistant, House of Commons
- David Bredin · Director of Parliamentary Affairs, House of Commons
Investment in the Student Work Placement Program to strengthen work-integrated learning opportunities for students in small and medium enterprises. Read more
International Student visas, with respect to allowing for visa holders to participate in co-op opportunities without having to apply for an additional permit.
Contracts for federal infrastructure construction and maintenance contracts ensure hours worked on federal projects are worked by apprentices. Also establish that apprenticeship hours requirement for recipients of grants and contributions for federal housing programs such as the Affordable Housing Fund, Apartment Construction Loan Program, and Federal Lands Initiative.
Double the Express Entry Program immigration points in Part D of the Comprehensive Ranking System allocating 60 points for a three or more year Canadian post-secondary credential, or 30 points for a one or two year Canadian post-secondary credential to retain those most likely to economically succeed in Canada.
SSHRC, CIHR, and NSERC, with respect to increasing the number, and value of scholarships provided to student researchers through the federal granting agencies.
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Reported by Bibi Wasiimah Joomun · In-house (organization)
- Don Davies · Member of Parliament
SSHRC, CIHR, and NSERC, with respect to increasing the number, and value of scholarships provided to student researchers through the federal granting agencies. Read more
The Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC), with respect to including post-secondary institutions and university residences in existing housing funding programs and projects.
International Student visas, with respect to allowing for visa holders to participate in co-op opportunities without having to apply for an additional permit.
Contracts for federal infrastructure construction and maintenance contracts ensure hours worked on federal projects are worked by apprentices. Also establish that apprenticeship hours requirement for recipients of grants and contributions for federal housing programs such as the Affordable Housing Fund, Apartment Construction Loan Program, and Federal Lands Initiative.
Investment in the Student Work Placement Program to strengthen work-integrated learning opportunities for students in small and medium enterprises.
Canada Student Grants Program with respect to increasing per-student, need-based funding provided by the program
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Reported by Bibi Wasiimah Joomun · In-house (organization)
- Bryn Savage · Policy Advisor, Health Canada (HC)
On-campus student mental health resources, with respect to implementing the new fund of $500 million over 4 years for more and improved mental health services on post-secondary campuses. Read more
Developing a Pan-Canadian Strategy for Mental Health, with respect to implementing recent recommendations of the Mental Health Commission of Canada aimed at post-secondary students and decreasing stigmas associated with mental health.
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Reported by Bibi Wasiimah Joomun · In-house (organization)
- Reem Al-Ameri · Policy Advisor, Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
Canada Student Grants Program with respect to increasing per-student, need-based funding provided by the program Read more
Investment in the Student Work Placement Program to strengthen work-integrated learning opportunities for students in small and medium enterprises.
The Canada Student Financial Assistance Program, with respect to ensuring the weekly loan limit rises with the needs of students by increasing the weekly loan limit amount from $210 to $300.
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Reported by Bibi Wasiimah Joomun · In-house (organization)
- Isabelle Buchanan · Special Assistant, Policy, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC)
International Student visas, with respect to allowing for visa holders to participate in co-op opportunities without having to apply for an additional permit.
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Reported by Bibi Wasiimah Joomun · In-house (organization)
- Sarah Macdonald · Senior Policy Analyst, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
SSHRC, CIHR, and NSERC, with respect to improving governance and broadening considered perspectives via the addition of a student seat on the governing boards of the federal granting agencies. Read more
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Reported by Bibi Wasiimah Joomun · In-house (organization)
- Nadia Kadri · Senior Policy and Legal Affairs Advisor, Finance Canada (FIN)
- Cassie Millar · Policy Advisor, Finance Canada (FIN)
Post-Secondary Student Support Program Funding, with respect to lifting the 2% cap on this funding, increases in the number of students funded, and the amount given to each student. Read more
Double the Express Entry Program immigration points in Part D of the Comprehensive Ranking System allocating 60 points for a three or more year Canadian post-secondary credential, or 30 points for a one or two year Canadian post-secondary credential to retain those most likely to economically succeed in Canada.
Contracts for federal infrastructure construction and maintenance contracts ensure hours worked on federal projects are worked by apprentices. Also establish that apprenticeship hours requirement for recipients of grants and contributions for federal housing programs such as the Affordable Housing Fund, Apartment Construction Loan Program, and Federal Lands Initiative.
Investment in the Student Work Placement Program to strengthen work-integrated learning opportunities for students in small and medium enterprises.
Canada Student Grants Program with respect to increasing per-student, need-based funding provided by the program
SSHRC, CIHR, and NSERC, with respect to increasing the number, and value of scholarships provided to student researchers through the federal granting agencies.
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Reported by Bibi Wasiimah Joomun · In-house (organization)
- Justin Trudeau · Prime Minister of Canada, Prime Minister's Office (PMO)
- Riya Khanna · Outreach Advisor, Prime Minister's Office (PMO)
Double the Express Entry Program immigration points in Part D of the Comprehensive Ranking System allocating 60 points for a three or more year Canadian post-secondary credential, or 30 points for a one or two year Canadian post-secondary credential to retain those most likely to economically succeed in Canada. Read more
Investment in the Student Work Placement Program to strengthen work-integrated learning opportunities for students in small and medium enterprises.
Contracts for federal infrastructure construction and maintenance contracts ensure hours worked on federal projects are worked by apprentices. Also establish that apprenticeship hours requirement for recipients of grants and contributions for federal housing programs such as the Affordable Housing Fund, Apartment Construction Loan Program, and Federal Lands Initiative.
SSHRC, CIHR, and NSERC, with respect to increasing the number, and value of scholarships provided to student researchers through the federal granting agencies.
Post-Secondary Student Support Program Funding, with respect to lifting the 2% cap on this funding, increases in the number of students funded, and the amount given to each student.
Canada Student Grants Program with respect to increasing per-student, need-based funding provided by the program
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Reported by Bibi Wasiimah Joomun · In-house (organization)
- Sophie Goyette-Hamels · Executive Assistant to the Chief of Staff, Regional Advisor, Atlantic, Canadian Heritage (PCH)
- Aïsha Paquette-Dioury · Deputy Chief of Staff and Director of Operations, Canadian Heritage (PCH)
Investment in the Student Work Placement Program to strengthen work-integrated learning opportunities for students in small and medium enterprises. Read more
Post-Secondary Student Support Program Funding, with respect to lifting the 2% cap on this funding, increases in the number of students funded, and the amount given to each student.
The Copyright Act, with respect to Educational exemptions listed under fair dealing provisions.
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Reported by Bibi Wasiimah Joomun · In-house (organization)
- Ginette Petitpas Taylor · Minister, Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
- Sweta Daboo · Policy Advisor - Atlantic, Veterans Affairs Canada (VAC)
Investment in the Student Work Placement Program to strengthen work-integrated learning opportunities for students in small and medium enterprises. Read more
Contracts for federal infrastructure construction and maintenance contracts ensure hours worked on federal projects are worked by apprentices. Also establish that apprenticeship hours requirement for recipients of grants and contributions for federal housing programs such as the Affordable Housing Fund, Apartment Construction Loan Program, and Federal Lands Initiative.
Canada Student Grants Program with respect to increasing per-student, need-based funding provided by the program
Post-Secondary Student Support Program Funding, with respect to lifting the 2% cap on this funding, increases in the number of students funded, and the amount given to each student.
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Reported by Bibi Wasiimah Joomun · In-house (organization)
- Erica Evely · Advisor, Special Assistant, Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
- Farrah-Lilia Kerkadi · Policy advisor, Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
Investment in the Student Work Placement Program to strengthen work-integrated learning opportunities for students in small and medium enterprises. Read more
Post-Secondary Student Support Program Funding, with respect to lifting the 2% cap on this funding, increases in the number of students funded, and the amount given to each student.
Canada Student Grants Program with respect to increasing per-student, need-based funding provided by the program
SSHRC, CIHR, and NSERC, with respect to increasing the number, and value of scholarships provided to student researchers through the federal granting agencies.
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Reported by Bibi Wasiimah Joomun · In-house (organization)
- Richard Cannings · Member of Parliament, House of Commons
Aboriginal AffairsBudgetEconomic DevelopmentEducationEmployment and TrainingHousingImmigrationResearch and DevelopmentScience and TechnologyTaxation and Finance
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Reported by Bibi Wasiimah Joomun · In-house (organization)
- Nadia Kadri · Director of Policy, Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
EducationEmployment and Training
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Reported by Bibi Wasiimah Joomun · In-house (organization)
- Doug Wong · Senior Policy Advosor, Finance Canada (FIN)
Aboriginal AffairsBudgetEconomic DevelopmentEducationEmployment and TrainingHealthHousingImmigrationResearch and DevelopmentScience and TechnologyTaxation and Finance
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Reported by Bibi Wasiimah Joomun · In-house (organization)
- Tracy Gray · Member of Parliament, House of Commons
- Richard Ovcharovich · Chief of Staff, House of Commons
Aboriginal AffairsBudgetEconomic DevelopmentEducationEmployment and TrainingHousingImmigrationResearch and DevelopmentTaxation and Finance
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Reported by Bibi Wasiimah Joomun · In-house (organization)
- Dima Kalander · Director of Parliamentary Affairs, House of Commons
Aboriginal AffairsBudgetEconomic DevelopmentEducationEmployment and TrainingHousingImmigrationResearch and DevelopmentTaxation and Finance
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Reported by Bibi Wasiimah Joomun · In-house (organization)
- Akshala Surendranath · Director of Operations, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC)
- Isabelle Buchanan · Special Assistant, Policy, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC)
EducationEmployment and TrainingImmigration
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Reported by Bibi Wasiimah Joomun · In-house (organization)
- Doug Wong · Senior Policy Advosor, Finance Canada (FIN)
Aboriginal AffairsBudgetEconomic DevelopmentEducationEmployment and TrainingHousingImmigrationResearch and DevelopmentScience and TechnologyTaxation and Finance
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Reported by Bibi Wasiimah Joomun · In-house (organization)
- Riley Schnurr · Deputy Director of Policy, Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
BudgetEconomic DevelopmentEducationEmployment and TrainingImmigrationResearch and DevelopmentScience and Technology
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.