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)
- Linda Cousineau · Vice President, Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev)
- Kayla Monteiro · Director General, Innovation and Business Development, Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev)
FedDev Ontario program: discussions related to the university's eligibility for a regional diversification program
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Reported by Mohamed Lachemi · In-house (organization)
- Vanessa Garofalo · Regional Manager, Ontario Region, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
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 Read more
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Reported by Mohamed Lachemi · In-house (organization)
- Bridget Walshe · Associate Head of the Canadian Centre for Cyber Security, Communications Security Establishment Canada (CSEC)
- Lindsay MacDonald · Senior Director of Partnerships, Communications Security Establishment Canada (CSEC)
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)
- Kelly Anderson · Senior Director, Planning & Implementation Senior Cybersecurity Advisor Director, International Cyber and Emerging Technology Policy Division, Global Affairs Canada (GAC)
- Patrick Segsworth · Deputy Director - Anti-Crime Capacity Building Program, Global Affairs Canada (GAC)
Discussion of cyber capacity building in Indo-Pacific Region and Latin America
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Reported by Mohamed Lachemi · In-house (organization)
- Colin MacSweetn · Director General of National Cyber Security, Public Safety Canada (PS)
- Greg Burndhart · Director of Cyber Security Policy, Public Safety Canada (PS)
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
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)
- Kayla Monteiro · Director General, Innovation and Business Development, Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev)
- Linda Cousineau · Vice President, Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev)
FedDev Ontario program: discussions related to the university's eligibility for a regional diversification program
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Reported by Mohamed Lachemi · In-house (organization)
- Galen Countryman · Director General, Federal-Provincial Relations Division, Finance Canada (FIN)
Discussion about the Canadian Pension Plan triennial review process and the Pension Delay Guarantee proposal from the National Institute of Aging at Toronto Metropolitan University Read more
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Reported by Mohamed Lachemi · In-house (organization)
- Christian Hansen · Regional Director General, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
- Bryce McNaughton · Regional Economic Development Advisor, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
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)
- Alexandra Dostal · Senior Assistant Deputy Minister, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
Conversation about IP Clinic Program, specifically regarding client and student experiences within the program and about Canada’s IP landscape.
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Reported by Mohamed Lachemi · In-house (organization)
- Linda Cousineau · Vice President, Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev)
- Kayla Monteiro · Director General, Innovation and Business Development, Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev)
FedDev Ontario program: discussions related to the university's eligibility for a regional diversification program
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Reported by Mohamed Lachemi · In-house (organization)
- Colette Kaminsky · Senior ADM Skills and Employment, Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
Discussion about the Future Skills Centre at Toronto Metropolitan University and its current scope of work
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Reported by Mohamed Lachemi · In-house (organization)
- Adam Flores · Manager, Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev)
- Amy McFadden · Manager, Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev)
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)
- Lori Brooks · DG, Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
- Stephanie Jackson · Director, Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
- Mylene Magrinelli Orsi · Manager, Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
A discussion about the functionality of Magnet's platform technology and campus connect infrastructure which supports the Student Work Placement Program and other WIL applications Read more
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Reported by Mohamed Lachemi · In-house (organization)
- Patrick Segsworth · Deputy Director, Global Affairs Canada (GAC)
- Katherine MacDonald · Advisor, Global Affairs Canada (GAC)
- Nicholas Natale · Senior Project Manager, Global Affairs Canada (GAC)
- Janelle Vincent · Senior Policy Advisor, Global Affairs Canada (GAC)
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- Emily Tsui · Legal Officer, Global Affairs Canada (GAC)
- Timothy Power · Junior Analyst, Global Affairs Canada (GAC)
- Nicole Poulin · Deputy Director, Thailand, Malaysia, Cambodia and Lao PDR, Global Affairs Canada (GAC)
- Vincent Iacobucci · Consul - Trade Commissioner - Agriculture and Agri-food, Global Affairs Canada (GAC)
- Ryleigh Dodd · Junior Desk Officer, Global Affairs Canada (GAC)
- Julanar Dodd · Director, Global Affairs Canada (GAC)
- James Blaikie · Policy Officer, Global Affairs Canada (GAC)
Conversation with Global Affairs Canada and representatives from BlackBerry to provide an update on deliverables related to TMU's work for BlackBerry's Cybersecurity Center of Excellence in Malaysia. Read more
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Reported by Mohamed Lachemi · In-house (organization)
- Eamonn McGuinty · Chief of Staff, Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
Discussion about a potential project at TMU's School of Engineering
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Reported by Mohamed Lachemi · In-house (organization)
- François-Philippe Champagne · Minister of Finance and National Revenue, Finance Canada (FIN)
- Shafqat Ali · Member of Parliament
- Maninder Sidhu · Minister of International Trade, Global Affairs Canada (GAC)
- Ruby Sahota · Member of Parliament
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- Sonia Sidhu · Member of Parliament
- Amandeep Sodhi · Member of Parliament
- Marjorie Michel · Minister of Health, Health Canada (HC)
Discussion about school of medicine and health force expansion
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Reported by Mohamed Lachemi · In-house (organization)
- Carina Gabriele · Director, Policy, Women and Gender Equality (WAGE)
- Alice Zheng · Deputy Director of Policy, Women and Gender Equality (WAGE)
- Athusha Puvanendra · Policy Advisor, Women and Gender Equality (WAGE)
Discussion to introduce the Diversity Institute and it's work to the policy team at WAGE
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Reported by Mohamed Lachemi · In-house (organization)
- Greg Orencsak · Deputy Minister, Health Canada (HC)
Discussion about school of medicine and health force expansion
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Reported by Mohamed Lachemi · In-house (organization)
- Jordan Zed · Senior Assistant Deputy Minister, Artificial Intelligence Secretariat, Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev)
Discussing artificial intelligence, adoption, and impacts on workforce skills/labour market.
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Reported by Mohamed Lachemi · In-house (organization)
- François-Philippe Champagne · Minister of Finance and National Revenue, Finance Canada (FIN)
Conversation about the modernization of student financial aid and digital inclusion
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Reported by Mohamed Lachemi · In-house (organization)
- Patty Hadju · Member of Parliament, Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario
Conversation about arctic and northern community research Read more
Discussions related to improving work research as it's related to work policy
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Reported by Mohamed Lachemi · In-house (organization)
- Rachel Sutton · Regional Advisor, Ontario, Finance Canada (FIN)
Conversation about financial literacy and tax education research Read more
Conversation about the modernization of student financial aid and digital inclusion
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Reported by Mohamed Lachemi · In-house (organization)
- Akeel Baig · Industrial Technology Advisor, National Research Council (NRC)
- Carol Slama · Regional Director - Ontario, National Research Council (NRC)
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. Read more
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Reported by Mohamed Lachemi · In-house (organization)
- Jill McKnight · Minister of Veterans Affairs and Associate Minister of National Defence, Veterans Affairs Canada (VAC)
Conversation about veteran transition and mental health initiatives that the university offers
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.