Organization
Mitacs Inc.
- Meetings this Parliament
- 39
- With MPs
- 3
- Since Nov 2021
- 140
- Active registrations
- 1
Most recent reported meeting: Sep 8, 2026.
Lobbying by Mitacs Inc.: 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 Jun 15, 2026 Receives government funding
Filed by Stephen Lucas, Chief Executive Officer
Lobbyists
- Aisling Walsh · Senior International Partnerships Officer
- Annika Rosanowski · Advisor, Business Development
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Bari Keith · Advisor, Government Relations
Former public office holder
Formerly Senior Policy and Program Advisor, Refugee and Asylum Supports Branch, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (2023–2025)
Formerly Senior Policy and Program Advisor, Migration Health Branch, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (2022–2023)
Formerly Manager of Legislative Affairs, MP Office, House of Commons (2015–2022)
Formerly Legislative Assistant, MP Office, House of Commons (2013–2015)
- David Enriquez · Acting Vice President, External Relations and International Affairs
- Derek Newton · Senior Vice President, Business Development and Strategic Partnerships
- Erica Siracusa · Director, Financial Services
- Ernest Yee · Senior Advisor, Partnerships
- Eva Reddington · Acting Vice President, Policy, Program Development and Government Relations
- Fiona Langdon · Senior International Partnerships Officer
- Gina Soparlo · Senior Advisor, Business Development
- Gurkamal Dhahan · Director, Government Relations and Partnerships
- Henry Ling · Vice President, Research
- Jaco Weideman · Director, Strategic Delivery and Capacity
- Joseph Santarelli · Senior Advisor, Business Development
- Laura Di Paolo · Senior Advisor, Government Relations
- Marcelo Mora · Senior Advisor, Business Development
- Michelle Aguayo · Vice President, Operations and Program Management
- Patrice Mulvihill · Chief Financial Officer
- Rachael Maxwell · Director, CEO Office
- Ridha Ben Mrad · Chief Research Officer & Scientific Director
- Sarah Fairlie · Senior Advisor, Business Development
- Shabnam Haghzare · Advisor, Business Development
- Simon Bousquet · Vice President, Business Development
Institutions they may lobby: Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC), Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA), Canadian Heritage (PCH), Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR), Canadian Space Agency (CSA), Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada (CIRNAC), Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC), Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev), 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), Intergovernmental Affairs Secretariat (IGA), National Defence (DND), National Research Council (NRC), Natural Resources Canada (NRCan), Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC), Prairies Economic Development Canada (PrairiesCan), Prime Minister's Office (PMO), Privy Council Office (PCO), Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC), Public Safety Canada (PS), Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC), Senate of Canada, Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC), Treasury Board Of Canada Secretariat (TBS), Women and Gender Equality (WAGE)
What they're lobbying on (3)Hide details
- Innovation policy and programming related to Mitacs domestic and international activity, including the Mitacs Globalink program and efforts to attract top talent and researchers to Canada.
- Funding to support ongoing growth in work-integrated learning collaborations between industry and academia in relation to Mitacs programs.
- Funding and policy development to support industry-academic research and development partnerships, commercialization, job creation, training and professional skills development for post-secondary students and post-doctoral fellows, international research collaborations and the promotion of activities that support innovation in Canada.
Registration 959384-237081-90. Look it up in the official Registry
Reported meetings
SpreadsheetFiled by John Hepburn (81), Stephen Lucas (59).
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Reported by Stephen Lucas · In-house (organization)
- Tony Baldinelli · Member of Parliament
Funding and policy development to support industry-academic research and development partnerships, commercialization, job creation, training and professional skills development for post-secondary students and post-doctoral fellows, international research collaborations and the promotion of activities that support innovation in Canada. Read more
Funding to support ongoing growth in work-integrated learning collaborations between industry and academia in relation to Mitacs programs.
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Reported by Stephen Lucas · In-house (organization)
- Salma Zahid · Member of Parliament
Funding and policy development to support industry-academic research and development partnerships, commercialization, job creation, training and professional skills development for post-secondary students and post-doctoral fellows, international research collaborations and the promotion of activities that support innovation in Canada. Read more
Funding to support ongoing growth in work-integrated learning collaborations between industry and academia in relation to Mitacs programs.
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Reported by Stephen Lucas · In-house (organization)
- Galen Richardson · Senior Advisor, Stakeholder Relations, Privy Council Office (PCO)
Funding and policy development to support industry-academic research and development partnerships, commercialization, job creation, training and professional skills development for post-secondary students and post-doctoral fellows, international research collaborations and the promotion of activities that support innovation in Canada. Read more
Funding to support ongoing growth in work-integrated learning collaborations between industry and academia in relation to Mitacs programs.
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Reported by Stephen Lucas · In-house (organization)
- Sachelle Magloire-Prosper · Director of Operations, Privy Council Office (PCO)
Funding and policy development to support industry-academic research and development partnerships, commercialization, job creation, training and professional skills development for post-secondary students and post-doctoral fellows, international research collaborations and the promotion of activities that support innovation in Canada. Read more
Funding to support ongoing growth in work-integrated learning collaborations between industry and academia in relation to Mitacs programs.
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Reported by Stephen Lucas · In-house (organization)
- Manuela Tomic · Senior Policy Advisor, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
Funding and policy development to support industry-academic research and development partnerships, commercialization, job creation, training and professional skills development for post-secondary students and post-doctoral fellows, international research collaborations and the promotion of activities that support innovation in Canada. Read more
Funding to support ongoing growth in work-integrated learning collaborations between industry and academia in relation to Mitacs programs.
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Reported by Stephen Lucas · In-house (organization)
- Kristina Kisin · Executive Assistant, House of Commons
Funding and policy development to support industry-academic research and development partnerships, commercialization, job creation, training and professional skills development for post-secondary students and post-doctoral fellows, international research collaborations and the promotion of activities that support innovation in Canada. Read more
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Reported by Stephen Lucas · In-house (organization)
- Chase Knight · Parliamentary Affairs Advisor, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
Funding and policy development to support industry-academic research and development partnerships, commercialization, job creation, training and professional skills development for post-secondary students and post-doctoral fellows, international research collaborations and the promotion of activities that support innovation in Canada. Read more
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Reported by Stephen Lucas · In-house (organization)
- Manuela Tomic · Senior Policy Advisor, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
Funding and policy development to support industry-academic research and development partnerships, commercialization, job creation, training and professional skills development for post-secondary students and post-doctoral fellows, international research collaborations and the promotion of activities that support innovation in Canada. Read more
Funding to support ongoing growth in work-integrated learning collaborations between industry and academia in relation to Mitacs programs.
Innovation policy and programming related to Mitacs domestic and international activity, including the Mitacs Globalink program and efforts to attract top talent and researchers to Canada.
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Reported by Stephen Lucas · In-house (organization)
- Nipun Vats · ADM, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
Funding to support ongoing growth in work-integrated learning collaborations between industry and academia in relation to Mitacs programs. Read more
Funding and policy development to support industry-academic research and development partnerships, commercialization, job creation, training and professional skills development for post-secondary students and post-doctoral fellows, international research collaborations and the promotion of activities that support innovation in Canada.
Innovation policy and programming related to Mitacs domestic and international activity, including the Mitacs Globalink program and efforts to attract top talent and researchers to Canada.
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Reported by Stephen Lucas · In-house (organization)
- Charles Vincent · Sr Assistant Deputy Minister, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
- Kendal Hembroff · Associate Assistant Deputy Minister, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
Funding and policy development to support industry-academic research and development partnerships, commercialization, job creation, training and professional skills development for post-secondary students and post-doctoral fellows, international research collaborations and the promotion of activities that support innovation in Canada. Read more
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Reported by Stephen Lucas · In-house (organization)
- Yash Nanda · Policy Advisor, Prime Minister's Office (PMO)
Funding and policy development to support industry-academic research and development partnerships, commercialization, job creation, training and professional skills development for post-secondary students and post-doctoral fellows, international research collaborations and the promotion of activities that support innovation in Canada. Read more
Innovation policy and programming related to Mitacs domestic and international activity, including the Mitacs Globalink program and efforts to attract top talent and researchers to Canada.
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Reported by Stephen Lucas · In-house (organization)
- Nipun Vats · ADM, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
Innovation policy and programming related to Mitacs domestic and international activity, including the Mitacs Globalink program and efforts to attract top talent and researchers to Canada. Read more
Funding and policy development to support industry-academic research and development partnerships, commercialization, job creation, training and professional skills development for post-secondary students and post-doctoral fellows, international research collaborations and the promotion of activities that support innovation in Canada.
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Reported by Stephen Lucas · In-house (organization)
- Nipun Vats · Assistant Deputy Minister, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
Innovation policy and programming related to Mitacs domestic and international activity, including the Mitacs Globalink program and efforts to attract top talent and researchers to Canada. Read more
Funding to support ongoing growth in work-integrated learning collaborations between industry and academia in relation to Mitacs programs.
Funding and policy development to support industry-academic research and development partnerships, commercialization, job creation, training and professional skills development for post-secondary students and post-doctoral fellows, international research collaborations and the promotion of activities that support innovation in Canada.
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Reported by Stephen Lucas · In-house (organization)
- Michael Lam · Chief Data Officer, Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC)
Innovation policy and programming related to Mitacs domestic and international activity, including the Mitacs Globalink program and efforts to attract top talent and researchers to Canada. Read more
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Reported by Stephen Lucas · In-house (organization)
- Anne-Marie Thompson · Vie-President of Research and Grants Scholarship, Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC)
- Valerie La Traverse · Vice-President, Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC)
Innovation policy and programming related to Mitacs domestic and international activity, including the Mitacs Globalink program and efforts to attract top talent and researchers to Canada. Read more
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Reported by Stephen Lucas · In-house (organization)
- Anne-Marie Thompson · Vice-President, Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC)
- Sarah Overington · Director, Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC)
Innovation policy and programming related to Mitacs domestic and international activity, including the Mitacs Globalink program and efforts to attract top talent and researchers to Canada. Read more
Funding and policy development to support industry-academic research and development partnerships, commercialization, job creation, training and professional skills development for post-secondary students and post-doctoral fellows, international research collaborations and the promotion of activities that support innovation in Canada.
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Reported by Stephen Lucas · In-house (organization)
- Galen Richardson · Senior Regional Advisor, Finance Canada (FIN)
Funding and policy development to support industry-academic research and development partnerships, commercialization, job creation, training and professional skills development for post-secondary students and post-doctoral fellows, international research collaborations and the promotion of activities that support innovation in Canada. Read more
Funding to support ongoing growth in work-integrated learning collaborations between industry and academia in relation to Mitacs programs.
Innovation policy and programming related to Mitacs domestic and international activity, including the Mitacs Globalink program and efforts to attract top talent and researchers to Canada.
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Reported by Stephen Lucas · In-house (organization)
- Tushara Williams · Deputy Secretary to the Cabinet, Privy Council Office (PCO)
Funding and policy development to support industry-academic research and development partnerships, commercialization, job creation, training and professional skills development for post-secondary students and post-doctoral fellows, international research collaborations and the promotion of activities that support innovation in Canada. Read more
Funding to support ongoing growth in work-integrated learning collaborations between industry and academia in relation to Mitacs programs.
Innovation policy and programming related to Mitacs domestic and international activity, including the Mitacs Globalink program and efforts to attract top talent and researchers to Canada.
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Reported by Stephen Lucas · In-house (organization)
- Francis Bilodeau · Senior Assistant Deputy Minister, Strategy and Innovation Policy Sector (IC), Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
Funding to support ongoing growth in work-integrated learning collaborations between industry and academia in relation to Mitacs programs. Read more
Funding and policy development to support industry-academic research and development partnerships, commercialization, job creation, training and professional skills development for post-secondary students and post-doctoral fellows, international research collaborations and the promotion of activities that support innovation in Canada.
Innovation policy and programming related to Mitacs domestic and international activity, including the Mitacs Globalink program and efforts to attract top talent and researchers to Canada.
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Reported by Stephen Lucas · In-house (organization)
- Matthew O'Connell · Policy Advisor, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
Funding to support ongoing growth in work-integrated learning collaborations between industry and academia in relation to Mitacs programs. Read more
Funding and policy development to support industry-academic research and development partnerships, commercialization, job creation, training and professional skills development for post-secondary students and post-doctoral fellows, international research collaborations and the promotion of activities that support innovation in Canada.
Innovation policy and programming related to Mitacs domestic and international activity, including the Mitacs Globalink program and efforts to attract top talent and researchers to Canada.
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Reported by Stephen Lucas · In-house (organization)
- Francis Bilodeau · Senior Assistant Deputy Minister, Strategy and Innovation Policy Sector (IC), Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
- Nipun Vats · Assistant Deputy Minister, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
Funding and policy development to support industry-academic research and development partnerships, commercialization, job creation, training and professional skills development for post-secondary students and post-doctoral fellows, international research collaborations and the promotion of activities that support innovation in Canada. Read more
Funding to support ongoing growth in work-integrated learning collaborations between industry and academia in relation to Mitacs programs.
Innovation policy and programming related to Mitacs domestic and international activity, including the Mitacs Globalink program and efforts to attract top talent and researchers to Canada.
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Reported by Stephen Lucas · In-house (organization)
- Mark Schaan · Deputy Secretary to the Cabinet, Artificial Intelligence, Privy Council Office (PCO)
Funding and policy development to support industry-academic research and development partnerships, commercialization, job creation, training and professional skills development for post-secondary students and post-doctoral fellows, international research collaborations and the promotion of activities that support innovation in Canada. Read more
Funding to support ongoing growth in work-integrated learning collaborations between industry and academia in relation to Mitacs programs.
Innovation policy and programming related to Mitacs domestic and international activity, including the Mitacs Globalink program and efforts to attract top talent and researchers to Canada.
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Reported by Stephen Lucas · In-house (organization)
- Nicholas Kang · Senior Policy Advisor, Prime Minister's Office (PMO)
Funding to support ongoing growth in work-integrated learning collaborations between industry and academia in relation to Mitacs programs. Read more
Funding and policy development to support industry-academic research and development partnerships, commercialization, job creation, training and professional skills development for post-secondary students and post-doctoral fellows, international research collaborations and the promotion of activities that support innovation in Canada.
Innovation policy and programming related to Mitacs domestic and international activity, including the Mitacs Globalink program and efforts to attract top talent and researchers to Canada.
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Reported by Stephen Lucas · In-house (organization)
- Andrea Smith · Senior Director, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
- Julie Seaborn · Manager, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
- Candace Widmeyer · Policy Advisor, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
Funding and policy development to support industry-academic research and development partnerships, commercialization, job creation, training and professional skills development for post-secondary students and post-doctoral fellows, international research collaborations and the promotion of activities that support innovation in Canada. Read more
Funding to support ongoing growth in work-integrated learning collaborations between industry and academia in relation to Mitacs programs.
Innovation policy and programming related to Mitacs domestic and international activity, including the Mitacs Globalink program and efforts to attract top talent and researchers to Canada.
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Reported by Stephen Lucas · In-house (organization)
- Sarah MacDonald · Officer, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
- Bronwen Jervis · Director of Policy, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
- Matthew O'Connell · Policy Advisor, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
Funding and policy development to support industry-academic research and development partnerships, commercialization, job creation, training and professional skills development for post-secondary students and post-doctoral fellows, international research collaborations and the promotion of activities that support innovation in Canada. Read more
Funding to support ongoing growth in work-integrated learning collaborations between industry and academia in relation to Mitacs programs.
Innovation policy and programming related to Mitacs domestic and international activity, including the Mitacs Globalink program and efforts to attract top talent and researchers to Canada.
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.