Organization
Toronto Metropolitan University
- Meetings this Parliament
- 128
- With MPs
- 43
- Since Nov 2021
- 192
- Active registrations
- 1
Most recent reported meeting: Sep 24, 2026.
Lobbying by Toronto Metropolitan University: 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 Oct 16, 2026 Receives government funding
Filed by Mohamed Lachemi, President
Lobbyists
- Abdullah Snobar · Executive Director, DMZ
- André Côté · Interim Executive Director
- Charles Finlay · Executive Director, National Centre for Cybersecurity
- John Beebe · Advisor, Democratic Engagement
- Mark Hazelden · Executive Director, National Institute on Aging
- Mark Patterson · Executive Director, Magnet
- Matthew Baker · Chief of Staff
- Mohamed Lachemi · President
- Steven Liss · Vice President, Research and Innovation
- Wendy Cukier · Director, Diversity Institute
Institutions they may lobby: Canada Foundation for Innovation, Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC), Canadian Heritage (PCH), Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR), Communications Security Establishment Canada (CSEC), Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada (CIRNAC), Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC), Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC), Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario, Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev), Finance Canada (FIN), Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO), Global Affairs Canada (GAC), Health Canada (HC), House of Commons, Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada (HICC), Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), Indigenous Services Canada (ISC), Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED), Justice Canada (JC), National Defence (DND), National Research Council (NRC), Natural Resources Canada (NRCan), Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC), Office of the Information Commissioner of Canada (OIC), Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada (OPC), Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions Canada (OSFI), Prime Minister's Office (PMO), Privy Council Office (PCO), Public Safety Canada (PS), Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC), Senate of Canada, Service Canada (ServCan), Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC), Standards Council of Canada (SCC), Treasury Board Of Canada Secretariat (TBS), Veterans Affairs Canada (VAC), Women and Gender Equality (WAGE)
What they're lobbying on (48)Hide details
- Discussion of upskilling cyber security capabilities within the workforce of law enforcement to combat domestic and transnational crime.
- A conversation regarding AI-focused data centre infrastructure in Canada, including dedicated sovereign capacity, to retain economic value, strengthen domestic innovation capacity, and reinforce Canada’s position as a global AI leader.
- Introduction to the Rogers' Cybersecure Catalyst's mandate and scope of work across cybersecurity training, entrepreneurship, research, policy development, and public education for individuals, entrepreneurs, and organizations of all sizes.
- Discussion to support robust government regulation to curb harmful content, with calls for measures addressing online harms such as removing child sexual abuse material, labelling AI-generated content, and increasing parental controls.
- Discussion regarding the development of an AI Intelligence Unit to supplement the work of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Technology Measurement Program (TechStat)
- Briefed about community based seniors services sector. Discussed Aging with Dignity bilateral agreements.
- Suggested amendments on Bill C-16 about coercive control to include non-intimate partner relationships (relatives and caregivers) to ensure equal protection for older adults.
- Email with an endorsed letter supporting TMU's National Institute on Aging's proposal for amending the Canadian Pension Plan to implement a Pension Delay Guarantee policy
- Conversation about TMU's Creative School and the implications of Artificial Intelligence and workforce development, SME adoption, applied research, and sector-wide innovation in the creative sector
- Conversation about TMU's National Institute on Aging's proposal for amending the Canadian Pension Plan to implement a Pension Delay Guarantee policy
- Discussion about the innovation economy, emerging technology, and business adoption with government leaders as part of the Innovative Economy table with the Canadian Chamber of Commerce
- Discussion of National Cyber Strategy and its integration with specific needs for small and medium businesses related to workforce development
- Discussion of cyber capacity building in Indo-Pacific Region and Latin America
- Conversation about innovation in housing as a follow-up to funding that was received from Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario for the Centre for Housing Innovation
- Conversation regarding the development and adaption dual-use technology
- Conversation about IP Clinic Program, specifically regarding client and student experiences within the program and about Canada’s IP landscape.
- Conversation with FedDev ON to discuss a funding proposal for building national defence capacity and a discussion about programming to include supporting ON based SMBs to position themselves to sell into Canadian defence supply chains
- Discussion to introduce the Diversity Institute and it's work to the policy team at WAGE
- Conversation about the Industrial Research Program with the new advisor to help with advice, connections, and to help with Canadian small and medium-sized businesses increase their innovation capacity.
- Discussion about a potential project at TMU's School of Engineering
- Discussing artificial intelligence, adoption, and impacts on workforce skills/labour market.
- Conversation about veteran transition and mental health initiatives that the university offers
- Conversation about financial literacy and tax education research
- Conversation about arctic and northern community research
- Conversation about workforce development to drive innovation and collaboration in the labour market by developing digital solutions and fostering partnerships that enhance connectivity and inclusivity and creating Northern Ontario partnerships
- Conversation about the modernization of student financial aid and digital inclusion
- Discussion about school of medicine and health force expansion
- Conversation around capital funding and student housing
- Conversation about primary care infrastructure and student housing
- Conversation about rural innovation hubs and broadband access
- Conversation around labour policy and the future of work research
- Conversation about digital service delivery and public sector modernization
- Conversation about urban mobility research and supply chair resilience
- Conversation about access to justice and digital legal innovation
- Conversation about attracting international talent and research partnerships
- Conversation about climate data and green tech commercialization
- Conversation about support for cultural entrepreneurship and media innovation
- Funding as it relates to sports partnership and entrepreneurship
- Discussions related to improving work research as it's related to work policy
- Rural innovation hubs and broadband access
- Co-developed Indigenous research and reconciliation projects
- Research collaboration on responsible AI and digital transformation
- Student incubator: Providing information and seeking support and partnerships for a student centred entrepreneurial incubator to contribute to the government's innovation strategy
- Research funding - research granting councils: propose a pilot program to fund industry-research chairs
- FedDev Ontario program: discussions related to the university's eligibility for a regional diversification program
- Canadian Accelerator and Incubator Program: applying for funding for partnership with other PSE institutions
- Canada First Research Excellence Fund: exploring opportunities to seek funding from this new program
- Building Canada Fund: Exploring opportunities to seek funding for capital projects that align with criteria
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Reported meetings
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Reported by Mohamed Lachemi · In-house (organization)
- Zoe Royer · Member of Parliament
Discussion to support robust government regulation to curb harmful content, with calls for measures addressing online harms such as removing child sexual abuse material, labelling AI-generated content, and increasing parental controls. Read more
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Reported by Mohamed Lachemi · In-house (organization)
- Zoe Royer · Member of Parliament
Conversation about TMU's National Institute on Aging's proposal for amending the Canadian Pension Plan to implement a Pension Delay Guarantee policy
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Reported by Mohamed Lachemi · In-house (organization)
- Paula Simons · Senator, Senate of Canada
Discussion to support robust government regulation to curb harmful content, with calls for measures addressing online harms such as removing child sexual abuse material, labelling AI-generated content, and increasing parental controls. Read more
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Reported by Mohamed Lachemi · In-house (organization)
- Eric Nicol · Chief of Staff, Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
- Gregory Fame · Policy Advisor, Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
Conversation about TMU's National Institute on Aging's proposal for amending the Canadian Pension Plan to implement a Pension Delay Guarantee policy
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Reported by Mohamed Lachemi · In-house (organization)
- Justin Brown · Senior Director, Financial Crimes Policy, Finance Canada (FIN)
Introduction to the Rogers' Cybersecure Catalyst's mandate and scope of work across cybersecurity training, entrepreneurship, research, policy development, and public education for individuals, entrepreneurs, and organizations of all sizes. Read more
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Reported by Mohamed Lachemi · In-house (organization)
- Charles Sousa · Member of Parliament
Introduction to the Rogers' Cybersecure Catalyst's mandate and scope of work across cybersecurity training, entrepreneurship, research, policy development, and public education for individuals, entrepreneurs, and organizations of all sizes. Read more
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Reported by Mohamed Lachemi · In-house (organization)
- Amandeep Sodhi · Member of Parliament
Discussion of National Cyber Strategy and its integration with specific needs for small and medium businesses related to workforce development
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Reported by Mohamed Lachemi · In-house (organization)
- Simon Wood · Senior Parliamentary Affairs and Policy Advisor, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
Conversation with FedDev ON to discuss a funding proposal for building national defence capacity and a discussion about programming to include supporting ON based SMBs to position themselves to sell into Canadian defence supply chains Read more
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Reported by Mohamed Lachemi · In-house (organization)
- Hosai Zurmati Halim · Senior Policy Advisor, Treasury Board Of Canada Secretariat (TBS)
- Daniel Kucirek · Policy Advisor, Treasury Board Of Canada Secretariat (TBS)
Discussion of National Cyber Strategy and its integration with specific needs for small and medium businesses related to workforce development
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Reported by Mohamed Lachemi · In-house (organization)
- Sonia Sidhu · Member of Parliament
Discussion of National Cyber Strategy and its integration with specific needs for small and medium businesses related to workforce development
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Reported by Mohamed Lachemi · In-house (organization)
- Shafqat Ali · Member of Parliament for Brampton—Chinguacousy Park and President of the Treasury Board
Discussion about school of medicine and health force expansion
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Reported by Mohamed Lachemi · In-house (organization)
- Maninder Sidhu · Minister of International Trade and Member of Parliament for Brampton East
- Neeraj Bhalla · Director of Community Outreach, Global Affairs Canada (GAC)
Discussion about school of medicine and health force expansion
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Reported by Mohamed Lachemi · In-house (organization)
- Ryan Spero · Regional Advisor, Ontario, Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada (HICC)
Discussion about school of medicine and health force expansion
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Reported by Mohamed Lachemi · In-house (organization)
- Jeff Rix · Senior Policy Advisor, Public Safety Canada (PS)
Introduction to the Rogers' Cybersecure Catalyst's mandate and scope of work across cybersecurity training, entrepreneurship, research, policy development, and public education for individuals, entrepreneurs, and organizations of all sizes. Read more
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Reported by Mohamed Lachemi · In-house (organization)
- Tanveer Tur · Senior Advisor, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
- Hamid Mohamed · Senior Advisor, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
Conversation with FedDev ON to discuss a funding proposal for building national defence capacity and a discussion about programming to include supporting ON based SMBs to position themselves to sell into Canadian defence supply chains Read more
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Reported by Mohamed Lachemi · In-house (organization)
- Neeraj Bhalla · Director of Community Outreach, Global Affairs Canada (GAC)
Introduction to the Rogers' Cybersecure Catalyst's mandate and scope of work across cybersecurity training, entrepreneurship, research, policy development, and public education for individuals, entrepreneurs, and organizations of all sizes. Read more
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Reported by Mohamed Lachemi · In-house (organization)
- Raquel Dancho · Member of Parliament
Introduction to the Rogers' Cybersecure Catalyst's mandate and scope of work across cybersecurity training, entrepreneurship, research, policy development, and public education for individuals, entrepreneurs, and organizations of all sizes. Read more
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Reported by Mohamed Lachemi · In-house (organization)
- Simon Wood · Senior Parliamentary Affairs and Policy Advisor, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
Introduction to the Rogers' Cybersecure Catalyst's mandate and scope of work across cybersecurity training, entrepreneurship, research, policy development, and public education for individuals, entrepreneurs, and organizations of all sizes. Read more
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Reported by Mohamed Lachemi · In-house (organization)
- Ruby Sahota · Secretary of State (Combatting Crime), Public Safety Canada (PS)
- Rob Jamieson · Chief of Staff, Public Safety Canada (PS)
- Kelsey MacDonald · Director of Communications, Public Safety Canada (PS)
Discussion of upskilling cyber security capabilities within the workforce of law enforcement to combat domestic and transnational crime.
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Reported by Mohamed Lachemi · In-house (organization)
- Zachary Torok · Policy Advisor, Public Safety Canada (PS)
Introduction to the Rogers' Cybersecure Catalyst's mandate and scope of work across cybersecurity training, entrepreneurship, research, policy development, and public education for individuals, entrepreneurs, and organizations of all sizes. Read more
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Reported by Mohamed Lachemi · In-house (organization)
- Carina Gabriele · Director, Policy, Women and Gender Equality (WAGE)
Introduction to the Rogers' Cybersecure Catalyst's mandate and scope of work across cybersecurity training, entrepreneurship, research, policy development, and public education for individuals, entrepreneurs, and organizations of all sizes. Read more
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Reported by Mohamed Lachemi · In-house (organization)
- Isabelle Corriveau · Senior Director, Transformation Enterprise Security | Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC), Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC)
Discussion of National Cyber Strategy and its integration with specific needs for small and medium businesses related to workforce development
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Reported by Mohamed Lachemi · In-house (organization)
- Surdas Mohit · Director, Artificial Intelligence and Data Policy Directorate, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
Introduction to the Rogers' Cybersecure Catalyst's mandate and scope of work across cybersecurity training, entrepreneurship, research, policy development, and public education for individuals, entrepreneurs, and organizations of all sizes. Read more
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Reported by Mohamed Lachemi · In-house (organization)
- Peter Wall · Deputy Chief of Staff and Director of Communications, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
Discussion regarding the development of an AI Intelligence Unit to supplement the work of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Technology Measurement Program (TechStat) Read more
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Reported by Mohamed Lachemi · In-house (organization)
- Alexa Kalsatos · Senior Operations and Regional Advisor (Ontario), National Defence (DND)
Introduction to the Rogers' Cybersecure Catalyst's mandate and scope of work across cybersecurity training, entrepreneurship, research, policy development, and public education for individuals, entrepreneurs, and organizations of all sizes. Read more
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.