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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.

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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.

Registrations 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)
  • 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

Spreadsheet

Filed by Bibi Wasiimah Joomun (78), Mackenzy Metcalfe (74), Jared Maltais (20).

  • Reported by Mackenzy Metcalfe · In-house (organization)

    • Eric Gustavson · Director, Policy, Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)

    BudgetEducationEmployment and Training

    Official report

  • Reported by Mackenzy Metcalfe · In-house (organization)

    • Shahad Khalladi · Policy Advisor, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)

    BudgetEducationResearch and DevelopmentScience and Technology

    Official report

  • Reported by Mackenzy Metcalfe · In-house (organization)

    • Hilary Morgan · Policy Advisor, Health Canada (HC)

    BudgetEducationHealth

    Official report

  • Reported by Mackenzy Metcalfe · In-house (organization)

    • Douglas Wong · Policy Advisor, Finance Canada (FIN)

    Budget

    Official report

  • Reported by Mackenzy Metcalfe · In-house (organization)

    • Eric Gustavson · Policy Advisor, Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)

    BudgetEconomic DevelopmentEducationEmployment and Training

    Official report

  • Reported by Mackenzy Metcalfe · In-house (organization)

    • Matthew Paisley · Policy Advisor, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC)

    Employment and TrainingImmigrationLabour

    Official report

  • Reported by Mackenzy Metcalfe · In-house (organization)

    • Ted Hewitt · President, Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC)

    Research and Development

    Official report

  • Reported by Mackenzy Metcalfe · In-house (organization)

    • Alejandro Adem · President, Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC)

    Research and Development

    Official report

  • Reported by Mackenzy Metcalfe · In-house (organization)

    • Rebecca Caldwell · Senior Policy Advisor, Prime Minister's Office (PMO)
    • Nathalie Gahimbare · Policy Advisor, Privy Council Office (PCO)
    • kristina Slodki · Policy Advisor, Prime Minister's Office (PMO)

    BudgetEconomic DevelopmentEducationEmployment and TrainingHealthImmigrationIndustryLabourResearch and DevelopmentScience and Technology

    Official report

  • Reported by Mackenzy Metcalfe · In-house (organization)

    • Lola Dandybaeva · Special Assistants, Prime Minister's Office (PMO)
    • Anne Dawson · Director of Appointments, Prime Minister's Office (PMO)

    Research and DevelopmentScience and Technology

    Official report

  • Reported by Mackenzy Metcalfe · In-house (organization)

    • Sarah Thomas · Policy Advisor, Finance Canada (FIN)

    Aboriginal AffairsBudgetEducation

    Official report

  • Reported by Mackenzy Metcalfe · In-house (organization)

    • Eric Gustavson · Sr Policy Advisor, Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)

    BudgetEducationEmployment and Training

    Official report

  • Reported by Mackenzy Metcalfe · In-house (organization)

    • Douglas Wong · Policy Advisor, Finance Canada (FIN)

    BudgetEconomic DevelopmentEducation

    Official report

  • Reported by Mackenzy Metcalfe · In-house (organization)

    • Peter Opdam · Sr Policy Advisor, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)

    Intellectual PropertyResearch and DevelopmentScience and TechnologyTaxation and Finance

    Official report

  • Reported by Mackenzy Metcalfe · In-house (organization)

    • Blake Oliver · Sr Policy Advisor, Finance Canada (FIN)

    BudgetEconomic DevelopmentEducationEmployment and TrainingResearch and DevelopmentScience and TechnologyTaxation and Finance

    Official report

  • Reported by Mackenzy Metcalfe · In-house (organization)

    • Mary Jane McCallum · Senator, Senate of Canada

    Aboriginal AffairsBudgetEconomic DevelopmentEducationEmployment and TrainingHealthImmigrationLabourResearch and DevelopmentScience and TechnologyTaxation and Finance

    Official report

  • Reported by Mackenzy Metcalfe · In-house (organization)

    • James Christie · Sr Policy Advisor, Women and Gender Equality (WAGE)

    EducationEmployment and TrainingIndustryLabour

    Official report

  • Reported by Mackenzy Metcalfe · In-house (organization)

    • Helen Gao · A/Chief of Staff, Indigenous Services Canada (ISC)
    • Natasha Reimer · Policy Advisor, Indigenous Services Canada (ISC)

    Aboriginal AffairsBudgetEconomic DevelopmentEducationEmployment and TrainingHealth

    Official report

  • Reported by Mackenzy Metcalfe · In-house (organization)

    • Lindsay Mathyssen · Member of Parliament, House of Commons

    Aboriginal AffairsBudgetEconomic DevelopmentEducationEmployment and TrainingHealthImmigrationLabourResearch and DevelopmentScience and TechnologyTaxation and Finance

    Official report

  • Reported by Mackenzy Metcalfe · In-house (organization)

    • Bev Busson · Senator, Senate of Canada

    Aboriginal AffairsBudgetEducationEmployment and TrainingHealthImmigrationLabourResearch and DevelopmentScience and Technology

    Official report

  • Reported by Mackenzy Metcalfe · In-house (organization)

    • Farangies Shah · Policy Advisor, Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)

    BudgetEducationEmployment and Training

    Official report

  • Reported by Mackenzy Metcalfe · In-house (organization)

    • Peter Julian · Member of Parliament, House of Commons
    • Bonita Zarrillo · Member of Parliament, House of Commons

    Aboriginal AffairsBudgetEconomic DevelopmentEducationEmployment and TrainingHealthImmigrationLabourResearch and DevelopmentScience and TechnologyTaxation and Finance

    Official report

  • Reported by Mackenzy Metcalfe · In-house (organization)

    • Justin Trudeau · Prime Minister of Canada, Prime Minister's Office (PMO)

    Aboriginal AffairsBudgetEconomic DevelopmentEducationEmployment and TrainingHealthImmigrationLabourResearch and DevelopmentScience and TechnologyTaxation and Finance

    Official report

  • Reported by Mackenzy Metcalfe · In-house (organization)

    • Karen Vecchio · Member of Parliament, House of Commons

    Aboriginal AffairsBudgetEconomic DevelopmentEducationEmployment and TrainingHealthImmigrationLabourResearch and DevelopmentScience and Technology

    Official report

  • Reported by Mackenzy Metcalfe · In-house (organization)

    Aboriginal AffairsBudgetEducationEmployment and TrainingHealthImmigrationLabourResearch and DevelopmentScience and Technology

    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.