Skip to content

PolitiKit

Lobbying by Cisco Systems Canada Co.: its registrations, its lobbyists, the bills it has named and every meeting it has reported with federal office holders since November 2021.

← Lobbying

Corporation

Cisco Systems Canada Co.

Meetings this Parliament
24
With MPs
7
Since Nov 2021
86
Active registrations
1

Most recent reported meeting: May 21, 2026.

Registrations in effect

In-house (corporation) In effect since Aug 31, 2026

Filed by Raj Juneja, President

Lobbyists

  • Cathy Worden · Senior Director, Government Affairs Former public office holder

    Formerly Policy Advisor, Special Assistant (Ontario & Climate Change), Minister of Natural Resources Canada (2004–2006)

    Formerly Special Assistant (Ontario), Minister's Assistant, Minister of Industry & Minister Responsible for Infrastructure (2002–2003)

    Formerly Summer Student, Minister's Office, Industry Canada (2002–2002)

    Formerly Summer Student, Minister's Office, Office of the Deputy Prime Minister (2001–2001)

  • Chuck Robbins · CEO
  • Claire Ephestion · Program manager Networking Academy
  • Jeffrey Campbell · Senior Vice President & Chief Government Strategy Officer
  • Jennifer Sanford · Senior Director, International Trade & Workforce Policy
  • Julie Hains · Leader, Federal Public Sector Sales
  • Julie Washburn · Manager, Government Affairs
  • Kevin McCracken · Executive Lead, Service Providers
  • Kimberly Osmond · Security Specialist (Splunk) Former public office holder

    Formerly Senior Cybersecurity Advisor, Canadian Centre for Cyber Security, Communications Security Establishment Canada (CSEC) (2001–2023)

    Formerly Senior Cyber Security Advisor, Canadian Centre for Cyber Security, Communications Security Establishment Canada (CSEC) (2018–2023)

    Formerly Senior Network Analyst, Canadian Centre for Cyber Security, Communications Security Establishment Canada (CSEC) (2008–2018)

    Formerly Network Analyst, Communications Security Establishment, Communications Security Establishment Canada (CSEC) (2005–2008)

  • Raj Juneja · President
  • Rob Barton · Distinguished Technical Marketing Engineer, AI
  • Rob Campagna · Vice President, Public Sector
  • Waldo McMillan · VP Govt Affairs Americas
  • Wayne Cuervo · Director, Cisco Canada Digital Impact Office

Institutions they may lobby: Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA), Bank of Canada, CUSMA Secretariat, Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA), Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions, Canada Foundation for Innovation, Canada Infrastructure Bank, Canada School of Public Service (CSPS), Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency (CanNor), Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC), Canadian Security Intelligence Service (CSIS), Communications Security Establishment Canada (CSEC), Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada (CIRNAC), Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC), Export Development Canada (EDC), Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario, Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev), Finance Canada (FIN), Global Affairs Canada (GAC), 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), Invest in Canada Hub, National Defence (DND), National Research Council (NRC), Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC), Office of the Secretary to the Governor General (OSGG), Pacific Economic Development Canada (PacifiCan), Prairies Economic Development Canada (PrairiesCan), Prime Minister's Office (PMO), Privy Council Office (PCO), Public Safety Canada (PS), Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC), Rural Economic Development (Minister’s Office), Senate of Canada, Shared Services Canada (SSC), Standards Council of Canada (SCC), Treasury Board Of Canada Secretariat (TBS), Veterans Affairs Canada (VAC)

What they're lobbying on (9)
  • Engagement with Shared Services Canada as it relates to its mandate to provide secure, reliable networks, modern tools and client-centric digital services for Canadians, including: networks and network security, data centres and Cloud offerings, digital communications and IT tools, AI and security, Buy Canada, new procurement models and enterprise efficiencies.
  • Cisco is seeking opportunities to engage with the Government of Canada on programs and policies related to digital readiness, innovation, technology, digital transformation and acceleration, digital skills & education, cyber security, AI, data, privacy, defense, Buy Canada and the broad adoption of information and communication technologies.
  • Cisco will seek opportunities to engage with elected and non-elected members of the Government of Canada regarding Canada-US relations, the CUSMA six-year review, Canada-US tariffs as well as international trade generally.
  • Cisco will seek opportunities to engage with elected and non-elected members of the Government of Canada regarding artificial intelligence policy, legislation, regulations, funding programs, skills, public and private sector adoption, etc.
  • Cisco will seek opportunities to engage with elected and non-elected members of the Government of Canada regarding Bill C-8, An Act Respecting Cyber Security
  • Cisco will seek opportunities to engage with elected and non-elected members of the Government of Canada regarding issues related to Right To Repair.
  • Discussions regarding grants and contributions for programming in the not-for-profit / charity sector regarding skills and education.
  • Discussions regarding funding opportunities to expand Cisco's R&D footprint, talent & presence in Canada.
  • Cisco is seeking opportunities to engage with the Government of Canada on the Industrial and Technological Benefits Policy related to economic development and investment in Canada.

Registration 960244-226241-70. Look it up in the official Registry

Reported meetings

Spreadsheet

Filed by Shannon Leininger (58), Raj Juneja (28).

  • Reported by Raj Juneja · In-house (corporation)

    • Tim Krupa · Director of Policy, Prime Minister's Office (PMO)
    Discussions regarding funding opportunities to expand Cisco's R&D footprint, talent & presence in Canada. Read more

    Engagement with Shared Services Canada as it relates to its mandate to provide secure, reliable networks, modern tools and client-centric digital services for Canadians, including: networks and network security, data centres and Cloud offerings, digital communications and IT tools, AI and security, Buy Canada, new procurement models and enterprise efficiencies.

    Cisco is seeking opportunities to engage with the Government of Canada on programs and policies related to digital readiness, innovation, technology, digital transformation and acceleration, digital skills & education, cyber security, AI, data, privacy, defense, Buy Canada and the broad adoption of information and communication technologies.

    Official report

  • Reported by Raj Juneja · In-house (corporation)

    • Chris Padfield · Senior Assistant Deputy Minister, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
    Cisco is seeking opportunities to engage with the Government of Canada on programs and policies related to digital readiness, innovation, technology, digital transformation and acceleration, digital skills & education, cyber security, AI, data, privacy, defense, Buy Canada and the broad adoption of information and communication technologies. Read more

    Official report

  • Reported by Raj Juneja · In-house (corporation)

    • Tim Krupa · Director of Policy, Prime Minister's Office (PMO)
    • Brandan Rowe · Chief of Staff, Privy Council Office (PCO)
    Cisco will seek opportunities to engage with elected and non-elected members of the Government of Canada regarding Canada-US relations, the CUSMA six-year review, Canada-US tariffs as well as international trade generally. Read more

    Official report

  • Reported by Raj Juneja · In-house (corporation)

    • Alexis Conrad · Assistant Secretary to the Cabinet, Privy Council Office (PCO)
    Discussions regarding funding opportunities to expand Cisco's R&D footprint, talent & presence in Canada. Read more

    Cisco is seeking opportunities to engage with the Government of Canada on the Industrial and Technological Benefits Policy related to economic development and investment in Canada.

    Cisco is seeking opportunities to engage with the Government of Canada on programs and policies related to digital readiness, innovation, technology, digital transformation and acceleration, digital skills & education, cyber security, AI, data, privacy, defense and the broad adoption of information and communication technologies.

    Official report

  • Reported by Raj Juneja · In-house (corporation)

    • Niloo Boroun · Director of International Policy, Finance Canada (FIN)
    Discussions regarding funding opportunities to expand Cisco's R&D footprint, talent & presence in Canada. Read more

    Cisco is seeking opportunities to engage with the Government of Canada on the Industrial and Technological Benefits Policy related to economic development and investment in Canada.

    Cisco will seek opportunities to engage with elected and non-elected members of the Government of Canada regarding Canada-US relations, the CUSMA six-year review, Canada-US tariffs as well as international trade generally.

    Cisco is seeking opportunities to engage with the Government of Canada on programs and policies related to digital readiness, innovation, technology, digital transformation and acceleration, digital skills & education, cyber security, AI, data, privacy, defense and the broad adoption of information and communication technologies.

    Official report

  • Reported by Raj Juneja · In-house (corporation)

    Cisco is seeking opportunities to engage with the Government of Canada on the Industrial and Technological Benefits Policy related to economic development and investment in Canada. Read more

    Cisco is seeking opportunities to engage with the Government of Canada on programs and policies related to digital readiness, innovation, technology, digital transformation and acceleration, digital skills & education, cyber security, AI, data, privacy, defense and the broad adoption of information and communication technologies.

    Cisco will seek opportunities to engage with elected and non-elected members of the Government of Canada regarding artificial intelligence policy, legislation, regulations, funding programs, skills, public and private sector adoption, etc.

    Discussions regarding funding opportunities to expand Cisco's R&D footprint, talent & presence in Canada.

    Official report

  • Reported by Raj Juneja · In-house (corporation)

    • Mark Schaan · Associate Deputy Minister, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
    • Anson Duran · Chief of Staff, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
    • Michael Paramathasan · Director of Policy & Legislative Affairs, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
    Cisco is seeking opportunities to engage with the Government of Canada on programs and policies related to digital readiness, innovation, technology, digital transformation and acceleration, digital skills & education, cyber security, AI, data, privacy, defense and the broad adoption of information and communication technologies. Read more

    Cisco will seek opportunities to engage with elected and non-elected members of the Government of Canada regarding artificial intelligence policy, legislation, regulations, funding programs, skills, public and private sector adoption, etc.

    Discussions regarding funding opportunities to expand Cisco's R&D footprint, talent & presence in Canada.

    Official report

  • Reported by Raj Juneja · In-house (corporation)

    • Robert Pelletier · Director - Global Investors and Corporate Partners, Export Development Canada (EDC)
    Discussions regarding funding opportunities to expand Cisco's R&D footprint, talent & presence in Canada. Read more

    Cisco is seeking opportunities to engage with the Government of Canada on programs and policies related to digital readiness, innovation, technology, digital transformation and acceleration, digital skills & education, cyber security, AI, data, privacy, defense and the broad adoption of information and communication technologies.

    Official report

  • Reported by Raj Juneja · In-house (corporation)

    • Francis Bilodeau · Assistant Deputy Minister, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
    • James Burns · A/Director General, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
    • Jean-François Courtois · Executive Director, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
    • Daniel Boulet · A/Assistant Deputy Minister, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
    Cisco is seeking opportunities to engage with the Government of Canada on programs and policies related to digital readiness, innovation, technology, digital transformation and acceleration, digital skills & education, cyber security, AI, data, privacy, defense and the broad adoption of information and communication technologies. Read more

    Cisco is seeking opportunities to engage with the Government of Canada on the Industrial and Technological Benefits Policy related to economic development and investment in Canada.

    Discussions regarding funding opportunities to expand Cisco's R&D footprint, talent & presence in Canada.

    Official report

  • Reported by Raj Juneja · In-house (corporation)

    Cisco is seeking opportunities to engage with the Government of Canada on programs and policies related to digital readiness, innovation, technology, digital transformation and acceleration, digital skills & education, cyber security, AI, data, privacy, defense and the broad adoption of information and communication technologies. Read more

    Official report

  • Reported by Raj Juneja · In-house (corporation)

    • Ali Ehsassi · Member of Parliament
    • Edouard Blais-Guilbeault · Special Assistant, Privy Council Office (PCO)
    Cisco is seeking opportunities to engage with the Government of Canada on programs and policies related to digital readiness, innovation, technology, digital transformation and acceleration, digital skills & education, cyber security, AI, data, privacy, defense and the broad adoption of information and communication technologies. Read more

    Official report

  • Reported by Raj Juneja · In-house (corporation)

    • Yash Nanda · Senior Policy Advisor, Prime Minister's Office (PMO)
    Cisco is seeking opportunities to engage with the Government of Canada on programs and policies related to digital readiness, innovation, technology, digital transformation and acceleration, digital skills & education, cyber security, AI, data, privacy, defense and the broad adoption of information and communication technologies. Read more

    Official report

  • Reported by Raj Juneja · In-house (corporation)

    • Chris Knipe · Senior Policy Advisor, Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada (HICC)
    Cisco is seeking opportunities to engage with the Government of Canada on programs and policies related to digital readiness, innovation, technology, digital transformation and acceleration, digital skills & education, cyber security, AI, data, privacy, defense and the broad adoption of information and communication technologies. Read more

    Official report

  • Reported by Raj Juneja · In-house (corporation)

    • Elizabeth Wong · Senior Policy Advisor, Treasury Board Of Canada Secretariat (TBS)
    • Hosai Zurmati · Senior Policy Advisor, Treasury Board Of Canada Secretariat (TBS)
    Cisco is seeking opportunities to engage with the Government of Canada on programs and policies related to digital readiness, innovation, technology, digital transformation and acceleration, digital skills & education, cyber security, AI, data, privacy, defense and the broad adoption of information and communication technologies. Read more

    Official report

  • Reported by Raj Juneja · In-house (corporation)

    Cisco is seeking opportunities to engage with the Government of Canada on programs and policies related to digital readiness, innovation, technology, digital transformation and acceleration, digital skills & education, cyber security, AI, data, privacy, defense and the broad adoption of information and communication technologies. Read more

    Official report

  • Reported by Raj Juneja · In-house (corporation)

    • Lisa Xie · Policy Advisor, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
    • David McFarlane · Director of Policy, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
    Cisco is seeking opportunities to engage with the Government of Canada on programs and policies related to digital readiness, innovation, technology, digital transformation and acceleration, digital skills & education, cyber security, AI, data, privacy, defense and the broad adoption of information and communication technologies. Read more

    Official report

  • Reported by Raj Juneja · In-house (corporation)

    • Sony Perron · Deputy Minister, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
    • Chris Padfield · Senior Assistant Deputy Minister, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
    Cisco is seeking opportunities to engage with the Government of Canada on programs and policies related to digital readiness, innovation, technology, digital transformation and acceleration, digital skills & education, cyber security, AI, data, privacy, defense and the broad adoption of information and communication technologies. Read more

    Official report

  • Reported by Raj Juneja · In-house (corporation)

    • Galen Richardson · Senior Advisor, Stakeholder Relations, Privy Council Office (PCO)

    C-8

    Cisco will seek opportunities to engage with elected and non-elected members of the Government of Canada regarding Bill C-8, An Act Respecting Cyber Security Read more

    Cisco will seek opportunities to engage with elected and non-elected members of the Government of Canada regarding Canada-US relations, the CUSMA six-year review, Canada-US tariffs as well as international trade generally.

    Official report

  • Reported by Raj Juneja · In-house (corporation)

    Cisco is seeking opportunities to engage with the Government of Canada on the Industrial and Technological Benefits Policy related to economic development and investment in Canada. Read more

    Cisco will seek opportunities to engage with elected and non-elected members of the Government of Canada regarding Canada-US relations, the CUSMA six-year review, Canada-US tariffs as well as international trade generally.

    Cisco is seeking opportunities to engage with the Government of Canada on programs and policies related to digital readiness, innovation, technology, digital transformation and acceleration, digital skills & education, cyber security, AI, data, privacy, defense and the broad adoption of information and communication technologies.

    Cisco will seek opportunities to engage with elected and non-elected members of the Government of Canada regarding artificial intelligence policy, legislation, regulations, funding programs, skills, public and private sector adoption, etc.

    Discussions regarding funding opportunities to expand Cisco's R&D footprint, talent & presence in Canada.

    Official report

  • Reported by Raj Juneja · In-house (corporation)

    • Mark Schaan · Deputy Minister, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
    Cisco will seek opportunities to engage with elected and non-elected members of the Government of Canada regarding the Government's Budget 2024 $2 billion in Artificial Intelligence (AI) Compute. Read more

    Cisco will seek opportunities to engage with elected and non-elected members of the Government of Canada regarding artificial intelligence policy, legislation, regulations, funding programs, skills, public and private sector adoption, etc.

    Cisco is seeking opportunities to engage with the Government of Canada on programs and policies related to digital readiness, innovation, technology, digital transformation and acceleration, digital skills & education, cyber security, AI, data, privacy, defense and the broad adoption of information and communication technologies.

    Official report

  • Reported by Raj Juneja · In-house (corporation)

    Cisco is seeking opportunities to engage with the Government of Canada on the Industrial and Technological Benefits Policy related to economic development and investment in Canada. Read more

    Engagement with Shared Services Canada as it relates to its mandate to provide secure, reliable networks, modern tools and client-centric digital services for Canadians, including: networks and network security, data centres and Cloud offerings, digital communications and IT tools, new procurement models and enterprise efficiencies.

    Discussions regarding funding opportunities to expand Cisco's R&D footprint, talent & presence in Canada.

    Cisco is seeking opportunities to engage with the Government of Canada on programs and policies related to digital readiness, innovation, technology, digital transformation and acceleration, digital skills & education, cyber security, AI, data, privacy and the broad adoption of information and communication technologies.

    Official report

  • Reported by Raj Juneja · In-house (corporation)

    • François Giroux · Chief of Staff, Public Safety Canada (PS)

    C-8

    Cisco will seek opportunities to engage with elected and non-elected members of the Government of Canada regarding Bill C-8, An Act Respecting Cyber Security

    Official report

  • Reported by Raj Juneja · In-house (corporation)

    Cisco will seek opportunities to engage with elected and non-elected members of the Government of Canada regarding Canada-US relations and CUSMA six-year review. Read more

    Cisco is seeking opportunities to engage with the Government of Canada on programs and policies related to digital readiness, innovation, technology, digital transformation and acceleration, digital skills & education, cyber security, AI, data, privacy and the broad adoption of information and communication technologies.

    Official report

  • Reported by Raj Juneja · In-house (corporation)

    • Charles Vincent · Assistant Deputy Minister, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
    • Chris Padfield · Assistant Secretary to the Cabinet, Clean Growth, Privy Council Office (PCO)
    • Nipun Vats · ADM Science and Research, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
    Cisco will seek opportunities to engage with elected and non-elected members of the Government of Canada regarding artificial intelligence policy, legislation, regulations, funding programs, skills, public and private sector adoption, etc. Read more

    Cisco is seeking opportunities to engage with the Government of Canada on programs and policies related to digital readiness, innovation, technology, digital transformation and acceleration, digital skills & education, cyber security, AI, data, privacy, defense and the broad adoption of information and communication technologies.

    Official report

  • Reported by Raj Juneja · In-house (corporation)

    • Sven List · SVP, Export Development Canada (EDC)
    • Alison Nankivell · President & CEO, Export Development Canada (EDC)
    Cisco will seek opportunities to engage with elected and non-elected members of the Government of Canada regarding the Government's Budget 2024 $2 billion in Artificial Intelligence (AI) Compute. Read more

    Cisco is seeking opportunities to engage with the Government of Canada on programs and policies related to digital readiness, innovation, technology, digital transformation and acceleration, digital skills & education, cyber security, AI, data, privacy and the broad adoption of information and communication technologies.

    Discussions regarding funding opportunities to expand Cisco's R&D footprint, talent & presence in Canada.

    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.