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Lobbying by British Columbia Institute of Technology: 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

British Columbia Institute of Technology

Meetings this Parliament
87
With MPs
40
Since Nov 2021
87
Active registrations
1

Most recent reported meeting: Sep 22, 2026.

Who they meet

Since the current Parliament opened.

MPs

Institutions

  • House of Commons36
  • Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)15
  • Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)10
  • Veterans Affairs Canada (VAC)9
  • Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada (HICC)7
  • Prime Minister's Office (PMO)5
  • Transport Canada (TC)4
  • Pacific Economic Development Canada (PacifiCan)3

Registrations in effect

In-house (organization) In effect since Sep 1, 2026 Receives government funding

Filed by Jeff Zabudsky, President

Lobbyists

  • Britta Ramirez · External Relations Advisor
  • Bruce Thompson · Dean, School of Transportation
  • Chris Hudson · Vice President, People, Culture, and Inclusion
  • Cynthia Petrie · Vice President, External
  • Danica Djurkovic · Associate Vice President, Campus Planning and Facilities
  • Dawn Whitworth · Dean, Applied Research & Innovation
  • Dean Hildebrand · Dean, School of Computing and Academic Studies
  • Derek Lemieux · Executive Director, Global Partnerships
  • Jaimie Borisoff · Director, MAKE+
  • Jeff Zabudsky · President
  • Jennifer Figner · Provost and Vice President, Academic
  • Justin Williams · Associate Vice President, Academic
  • Kenton Low · Dean, School of Business and Media
  • Kory Wilson · Executive Director, Indigenous Initiatives & Partnerships, Stakeholder Relations
  • Kyla Epstein · Director, Government & External Relations
  • Lara Johnson · Associate Vice President, Marketing & Communications
  • Lisa Chu · Dean, School of Health Sciences
  • Michael Currie · Interim Dean, School of Construction and the Environment
  • Michael Galli · Director International Recruitment & Admissions
  • Navida Suleman · Chief Financial Officer & Vice President Administration
  • Neera Vohra · Operations Manager, Applied Research
  • Paula Brown · Director, Applied Research
  • Sanja Boskovic · Interim Dean, School of Energy
  • Sarah Bainbridge · Director, Academic and Research Partnerships
  • Steve Perry · Dean, Academic Strategy and Innovation
  • Sunny Jassal · Chief Information Security Officer

Institutions they may lobby: Canada Revenue Agency (CRA), Canadian Heritage (PCH), Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR), Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC), Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC), 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), National Defence (DND), National Research Council (NRC), Natural Resources Canada (NRCan), Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC), Pacific Economic Development Canada (PacifiCan), Prime Minister's Office (PMO), Privy Council Office (PCO), Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC), Public Service Commission of Canada (PSC), Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC), Senate of Canada, Service Canada (ServCan), Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC), Statistics Canada (StatCan), Transport Canada (TC), Treasury Board Of Canada Secretariat (TBS), Veterans Affairs Canada (VAC), Women and Gender Equality (WAGE)

What they're lobbying on (52)
  • Government-funded development of an Indigenous-led housing microfactory training initiative including future plans.
  • Modernization of trades training
  • Appreciation for skilled trades funding announcement and need to direct funding towards post-secondary facilities and equipment to maintain and increase capacity for workforce development as well as expanding federal funding for skilled trades beyond Red Seal certified trades into trades covered by Transport Canada certification.
  • Mental Health, Suicide Prevention, and Youth Issues
  • Challenges with policy changes and procedural issues related to the International Student program
  • Engaging with the Workforce Alliance for Transportation and Supply?Chains?to ensure we are collaborating to meet the needs of the marine and other transportation sectors
  • Workforce development needs in the transportation sector and their critical role in the construction sector’s success.
  • Sharing pre-budget submission from our sector associations and asking for support with the identified recommendations
  • BCIT’s role in the marine sector and some of the current challenges we are facing with advancing our marine training offerings
  • Potential alignment with Japan in areas such as secure and resilient infrastructure, advanced manufacturing, cybersecurity, aerospace, autonomous systems, marine technologies, disaster resilience, and talent development to be discussed with participants of the Team Canada Trade Mission to Japan.
  • BCIT's contribution to Canada’s defence industrial base through applied research, workforce development, advanced technology training, and partnership development with industry, government, and international partners.
  • Industrial and Technological Benefits (ITB) policy review
  • Expanding DigiToST, an interdisciplinary, multi-institutional research lab, for social good, bringing together education, applied research, industry, digital innovation, and health.
  • Proposed mixed-used project for submission to the Build Communities Strong Fund that BCIT is exploring in collaboration with the City of Burnaby.
  • Supporting equity in trades training and apprenticeships
  • Applied research and training in AI, digitial innovation, and applications for emergency management and early wildfire detection.
  • Expansion of the UTIP funding to include opportunities for post-secondary institutes to apply for funds to renovate and modernize trades training spaces on campuses.
  • Funding received from Public Safety Canada and potential future news release.
  • Training programs to support Indigenous youth to use AI as a tool to support career growth.
  • Challenges surrounding AI and how to keep ahead of the ever changing and evolving landscape of AI; skills training to support AI and how organizations need to develop guiding principles to be responsible AI users for integration into business.
  • BCIT's Trades Discovery Program and the challenges that women face in trades careers.
  • Financial sustainability of BCIT and revenue diversification opportunities
  • Appreciation for previous UTIP funding and input for future opportunities for UTIP funding to support trades training.
  • BCIT's support of industry and SMEs through research and innovation to develop commercially relevant technologies, products and services.
  • BCIT's global Opportunities including export of technical training, consulting, applied research, and product development services.
  • Opportunities for BCIT to participate as an educational partner in GOC trade missions.
  • Global opportunities for transnational and international education and international student recruitment.
  • Marine Innovation Simulation Centre of Excellence educational research project and workforce development needs connected to the marine sector.
  • Importance of investing in trades training at public post-secondary institutions in addition to funding union-delivered training
  • BCIT as an employer of immigrants
  • BCIT's role in training and educating students in clean energy construction and power engineering
  • Defence funding through ITB policy and its support of post-secondary education and research
  • Supports for apprentices to meet Canada's major projects development.
  • Need to stabilize the international student program and retain PGWP-eligibility for Aircraft Maintenance Engineers.
  • CAF's trades training needs - specifically in marine and aerospace trades.
  • Ways to provide additional funding to veterans for training post-service, specifically at Canadian post-secondary institutions.
  • Construction training needs for pre-fabrication and zero emission building standards with an emphasis on the need for additional support for apprentices and skilled trades training.
  • Talent and skill development under Canada's AI & Quantum strategy, specifically the importance of supporting industry to invest in upskilling and reskilling their employees through programs at public post-secondary institutions.
  • Delays with Transport Canada's marine program accreditations.
  • Industry development in marine sector as it relates to education and skills training.
  • Providing information and background regarding campus infrastructure development. The needs for modernized and improved campus teaching and learning spaces as well as infrastructure for student services and housing. This includes new builds as well as renovations and ongoing investments.
  • Ensuring we are meeting Canada's labour needs for a skilled workforce. This might involve increased funding for skilled trades training, targeted training for in-demand national sectors (e.g., marine, aerospace, etc.), or general investments in training, reskilling, and upskilling.
  • Training and education related to Artificial Intelligence and Digital Innovation
  • Setting regional priorities for Canada Summer Jobs
  • Education and training tied to Canada's strategic priorities related to the Defence sector
  • Improvements to post-service Veterans training including increased access at public PSIs like BCIT
  • Timely, relevant collection of post-secondary education and research data with respect to analysis and current and possible future initiatives in the college/polytechnic sector.
  • Increased access and funding to support international students wishing to study in Canada and Canadian students wishing to study abroad.
  • Government of Canada Science and Technology Strategy - Encourage the Science and Technology Strategy to increase support for applied research activities.
  • Funding opportunities to support existing and new applied research initiatives.
  • Funding applications to Pacific Economic Development Canada (PacifiCan) funding mechanisms to support applied research and development and technology commercialization initiatives at the British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT)
  • Discussions to continue and enhance funding of Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC), Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC), and Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) to support industry relevant research by post-secondary institutions.

Registration 722834-226143-55. Look it up in the official Registry

Reported meetings

Spreadsheet

  • Reported by Jeff Zabudsky · In-house (organization)

    • Jane Mather · Senior Advisor, Programs and Partners, Pacific Economic Development Canada (PacifiCan)
    • Laura Way · Director, Strategic Policy and Cabinet Affairs, Pacific Economic Development Canada (PacifiCan)
    • Holly Herald · Director, Lower Mainland/Southwest, Pacific Economic Development Canada (PacifiCan)
    Government-funded development of an Indigenous-led housing microfactory training initiative including future plans.

    Official report

  • Reported by Jeff Zabudsky · In-house (organization)

    Appreciation for skilled trades funding announcement and need to direct funding towards post-secondary facilities and equipment to maintain and increase capacity for workforce development as well as expanding federal funding for skilled trades beyond Red Seal certified trades into trades covered by Transport Canada certification. Read more

    Modernization of trades training

    Official report

  • Reported by Jeff Zabudsky · In-house (organization)

    Modernization of trades training Read more

    Appreciation for skilled trades funding announcement and need to direct funding towards post-secondary facilities and equipment to maintain and increase capacity for workforce development as well as expanding federal funding for skilled trades beyond Red Seal certified trades into trades covered by Transport Canada certification.

    Official report

  • Reported by Jeff Zabudsky · In-house (organization)

    • Miles Wu · Senior Policy Advisor to Canada’s Minister of Jobs and Families, Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
    Appreciation for skilled trades funding announcement and need to direct funding towards post-secondary facilities and equipment to maintain and increase capacity for workforce development as well as expanding federal funding for skilled trades beyond Red Seal certified trades into trades covered by Transport Canada certification. Read more

    Official report

  • Reported by Jeff Zabudsky · In-house (organization)

    • Rob Wright · Deputy Minister of Labour and Associate Deputy Minister of Employment and Social Development, Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
    Appreciation for skilled trades funding announcement and need to direct funding towards post-secondary facilities and equipment to maintain and increase capacity for workforce development as well as expanding federal funding for skilled trades beyond Red Seal certified trades into trades covered by Transport Canada certification. Read more

    Official report

  • Reported by Jeff Zabudsky · In-house (organization)

    • Noemie Fiset-Tremblay · Chief of Staff, Secretary of State (Labour), Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
    Appreciation for skilled trades funding announcement and need to direct funding towards post-secondary facilities and equipment to maintain and increase capacity for workforce development as well as expanding federal funding for skilled trades beyond Red Seal certified trades into trades covered by Transport Canada certification. Read more

    Official report

  • Reported by Jeff Zabudsky · In-house (organization)

    • Annie Koutrakis · Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Jobs and Families, Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
    Appreciation for skilled trades funding announcement and need to direct funding towards post-secondary facilities and equipment to maintain and increase capacity for workforce development as well as expanding federal funding for skilled trades beyond Red Seal certified trades into trades covered by Transport Canada certification. Read more

    Official report

  • Reported by Jeff Zabudsky · In-house (organization)

    • Patty Hajdu · Minister of Jobs and Families, Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
    • John Zerucelli · Secretary of State (Labour), Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
    • Wade Chang · Member of Parliament
    • Jill McKnight · Minister of Veterans Affairs (Minister); Associate Minister of National Defence (Minister), MP - Delta, B.C., Veterans Affairs Canada (VAC)
    and 1 more
    Appreciation for skilled trades funding announcement and need to direct funding towards post-secondary facilities and equipment to maintain and increase capacity for workforce development as well as expanding federal funding for skilled trades beyond Red Seal certified trades into trades covered by Transport Canada certification. Read more

    Official report

  • Reported by Jeff Zabudsky · In-house (organization)

    Mental Health, Suicide Prevention, and Youth Issues

    Official report

  • Reported by Jeff Zabudsky · In-house (organization)

    Challenges with policy changes and procedural issues related to the International Student program

    Official report

  • Reported by Jeff Zabudsky · In-house (organization)

    Challenges with policy changes and procedural issues related to the International Student program

    Official report

  • Reported by Jeff Zabudsky · In-house (organization)

    • Jill McKnight · Minister of Veterans Affairs (Minister); Associate Minister of National Defence (Minister), MP - Delta, B.C., Veterans Affairs Canada (VAC)
    Improvements to post-service Veterans training including increased access at public PSIs like BCIT

    Official report

  • Reported by Jeff Zabudsky · In-house (organization)

    Marine Innovation Simulation Centre of Excellence educational research project and workforce development needs connected to the marine sector.

    Official report

  • Reported by Jeff Zabudsky · In-house (organization)

    • James Christie · Director Of Policy, Transport Canada (TC)
    Marine Innovation Simulation Centre of Excellence educational research project and workforce development needs connected to the marine sector.

    Official report

  • Reported by Jeff Zabudsky · In-house (organization)

    Challenges with policy changes and procedural issues related to the International Student program

    Official report

  • Reported by Jeff Zabudsky · In-house (organization)

    Challenges with policy changes and procedural issues related to the International Student program

    Official report

  • Reported by Jeff Zabudsky · In-house (organization)

    • Jill McKnight · Minister of Veterans Affairs (Minister); Associate Minister of National Defence (Minister), MP - Delta, B.C., Veterans Affairs Canada (VAC)
    • Wade Chang · Member of Parliament
    Improvements to post-service Veterans training including increased access at public PSIs like BCIT Read more

    Appreciation for skilled trades funding announcement and need to direct funding towards post-secondary facilities and equipment to maintain and increase capacity for workforce development as well as expanding federal funding for skilled trades beyond Red Seal certified trades into trades covered by Transport Canada certification.

    Official report

  • Reported by Jeff Zabudsky · In-house (organization)

    • Owen Crawford-Lem · Policy Advisor, Transport Canada (TC)
    BCIT’s role in the marine sector and some of the current challenges we are facing with advancing our marine training offerings

    Official report

  • Reported by Jeff Zabudsky · In-house (organization)

    • Bayan Kadri · Policy Advisor, Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada (HICC)
    • Lucia Liang · Regional Advisor BC, Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada (HICC)
    • Mary-Elizabeth Power · Director of Policy, Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada (HICC)
    • Fiona Simons · Policy Advisor, Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada (HICC)
    Proposed mixed-used project for submission to the Build Communities Strong Fund that BCIT is exploring in collaboration with the City of Burnaby.

    Official report

  • Reported by Jeff Zabudsky · In-house (organization)

    • Raj Gill · Regional Advisor, West and North, Transport Canada (TC)
    BCIT’s role in the marine sector and some of the current challenges we are facing with advancing our marine training offerings

    Official report

  • Reported by Jeff Zabudsky · In-house (organization)

    • Simaloi Sikar · Senior Regional Advisor (West & North), Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
    • Noemie Fiset-Tremblay · Chief of Staff, Secretary of State (Labour), Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
    Engaging with the Workforce Alliance for Transportation and Supply?Chains?to ensure we are collaborating to meet the needs of the marine and other transportation sectors Read more

    Official report

  • Reported by Jeff Zabudsky · In-house (organization)

    • Bayan Kadri · Policy Advisor, Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada (HICC)
    • Mary-Elizabeth Power · Director of Policy, Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada (HICC)
    Proposed mixed-used project for submission to the Build Communities Strong Fund that BCIT is exploring in collaboration with the City of Burnaby.

    Official report

  • Reported by Jeff Zabudsky · In-house (organization)

    • Noemie Fiset-Tremblay · Chief of Staff, Secretary of State (Labour), Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
    Workforce development needs in the transportation sector and their critical role in the construction sector’s success.

    Official report

  • Reported by Jeff Zabudsky · In-house (organization)

    • Wade Chang · Member of Parliament
    • Jill McKnight · Minister of Veterans Affairs (Minister); Associate Minister of National Defence (Minister), MP - Delta, B.C., Veterans Affairs Canada (VAC)
    • Hedy Fry · Member of Parliament
    • Taleeb Noormohamed · Member of Parliament
    and 14 more
    Sharing pre-budget submission from our sector associations and asking for support with the identified recommendations

    Official report

  • Reported by Jeff Zabudsky · In-house (organization)

    • Raj Gill · Regional Advisor, West and North, Transport Canada (TC)
    • Owen Crawford-Lem · Policy Advisor, Transport Canada (TC)
    BCIT’s role in the marine sector and some of the current challenges we are facing with advancing our marine training offerings

    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.