Organization
McGill University
- Meetings this Parliament
- 7
- With MPs
- 2
- Since Nov 2021
- 164
- Active registrations
- 1
Most recent reported meeting: Feb 13, 2026.
Lobbying by McGill University: its registrations, its lobbyists, the bills it has named and every meeting it has reported with federal office holders since November 2021.
← LobbyingWho they meet
Since the current Parliament opened.
MPs
- Julie Dabrusin Liberal 1
- Mélanie Joly Liberal 1
Institutions
- Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)2
- Global Affairs Canada (GAC)2
- Prime Minister's Office (PMO)1
- Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada (HICC)1
- Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)1
Registrations in effect
In-house (organization) In effect since Apr 30, 2025 Receives government funding
Filed by Deep Saini, President and Vice-Chancellor
Lobbyists
- Alison Houle · Administrative Assistant
- Anja Geitmann · Vice-President (Global Engagement)
- Bruce Lennox · Dean, Faculty of Science
- Christopher Manfredi · Provost and Vice-President (Academic)
- Deep Saini · President and Vice-Chancellor
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Dominique Bérubé · Vice-President (Research and Innovation)
Former public office holder
Formerly Vice-president, Research, Research programs, SSHRC (2015–2022)
- Fabrice Labeau · Vice-President (Administration and Finance)
- Guylaine Beaudry · Dean of Libraries
- Jean-Félix Levesque · Senior Advisor, Government Relations
- Lesley Fellows · Vice-President (Health Affairs) and Dean of the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences
- Lisa Shapiro · Dean of Arts
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Philippe Gervais · Vice-President, Communications and Institutional Relations
Former public office holder
Formerly Executive Assistant, Minister of Public Works and Supply and Services, Minister's office, Public Works and Supply and Services (1993–1994)
Formerly Special Assistant GST, Minister of National Revenue, Minister's office, National Revenue (1990–1993)
- Valérie Orsat · Acting Dean, Faculty of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences
Institutions they may lobby: Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC), Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions, Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA), Canadian Heritage (PCH), Canadian Human Rights Commission (CHRC), Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR), Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency (CanNor), Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada (CIRNAC), Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC), Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC), 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), International Development Research Centre (IDRC), Justice Canada (JC), National Defence (DND), National Research Council (NRC), Natural Resources Canada (NRCan), Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC), Office of the Commissioner of Official Languages (OCOL), Prime Minister's Office (PMO), Privy Council Office (PCO), Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC), Public Safety Canada (PS), Public Service Commission of Canada (PSC), Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC), Senate of Canada, Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC), Statistics Canada (StatCan), Transport Canada (TC), Treasury Board Of Canada Secretariat (TBS)
What they're lobbying on (11)Hide details
- Obtain contributions for the development of McGill institutes and schools
- Obtain contributions for inter-sectoral, inter-disciplinary and international partnerships
- Obtain contributions for a wide array of non-peer reviewed academic, research, and partnership initiatives
- Discussions with federal officials to improve Canada's immigration policies and procedures
- Discussions with federal officials to encourage the development of a public policy framework that responds to the needs of post-secondary education and research
- Discussions with federal officials to advocate for increased support to the base budgets of the three granting councils, the Canada Foundation for Innovation, and Genome Canada
- Discussions with federal officials to advocate for increased funding for the institutional costs of research
- Discussions with federal officials regarding campus infrastructure and deferred maintenance issues
- Discussions regarding science, technology and innovation policy frameworks with a view to enhancing Canada's research and innovation capacity
- Discussions aimed at putting the framework in place to make Canada a top destination for work and study by the best and brightest around the world
- Communications with federal officials to advocate for increased federal investment in scholarships for graduate students
Registration 945421-269563-68. Look it up in the official Registry
Reported meetings
SpreadsheetFiled by Deep Saini (107), Suzanne Fortier (34), Christopher Manfredi (23).
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Reported by Deep Saini · In-house (organization)
- Julie Dabrusin · Minister of Environment and Climate Change, Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)
- Noah Fon · Quebec Regional Advisor, Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)
Discussions with federal officials regarding campus infrastructure and deferred maintenance issues
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Reported by Deep Saini · In-house (organization)
- Sanjana Shah · Policy Advisor, Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada (HICC)
Discussions with federal officials regarding campus infrastructure and deferred maintenance issues
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Reported by Deep Saini · In-house (organization)
- Manuela Tomic · Senior Policy Advisor, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
Discussions regarding science, technology and innovation policy frameworks with a view to enhancing Canada's research and innovation capacity Read more
Discussions with federal officials regarding campus infrastructure and deferred maintenance issues
Discussions aimed at putting the framework in place to make Canada a top destination for work and study by the best and brightest around the world
Discussions with federal officials to advocate for increased support to the base budgets of the three granting councils, the Canada Foundation for Innovation, and Genome Canada
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Reported by Deep Saini · In-house (organization)
- Mark Burger · Counsellor (Science, Technology and Innovation), Global Affairs Canada (GAC)
- Ritika Nandkeolyar · Counsellor, (Political, Economic and Public Affairs), Global Affairs Canada (GAC)
Obtain contributions for inter-sectoral, inter-disciplinary and international partnerships Read more
Discussions with federal officials to improve Canada's immigration policies and procedures
Discussions aimed at putting the framework in place to make Canada a top destination for work and study by the best and brightest around the world
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Reported by Deep Saini · In-house (organization)
- Jean-Paul Lemieux · Ambassador of Canada to Switzerland, Global Affairs Canada (GAC)
Obtain contributions for inter-sectoral, inter-disciplinary and international partnerships Read more
Discussions aimed at putting the framework in place to make Canada a top destination for work and study by the best and brightest around the world
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Reported by Deep Saini · In-house (organization)
- Mélanie Joly · Minister of Industry, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
- Cédrick Devedeux Delorme · Director of Operations, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
Discussions with federal officials regarding campus infrastructure and deferred maintenance issues
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Reported by Deep Saini · In-house (organization)
- Yash Nanda · Political Advisor, Prime Minister's Office (PMO)
Discussions regarding science, technology and innovation policy frameworks with a view to enhancing Canada's research and innovation capacity Read more
Discussions with federal officials to improve Canada's immigration policies and procedures
Discussions aimed at putting the framework in place to make Canada a top destination for work and study by the best and brightest around the world
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Reported by Deep Saini · In-house (organization)
- Gérard Deltell · Member of Parliament
Discussions with federal officials to advocate for increased funding for the institutional costs of research Read more
Discussions with federal officials regarding campus infrastructure and deferred maintenance issues
Discussions aimed at putting the framework in place to make Canada a top destination for work and study by the best and brightest around the world
Discussions regarding science, technology and innovation policy frameworks with a view to enhancing Canada's research and innovation capacity
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Reported by Deep Saini · In-house (organization)
- Rachel Bendayan · Associate Minister of Public Safety, Public Safety Canada (PS)
Discussions with federal officials to encourage the development of a public policy framework that responds to the needs of post-secondary education and research
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Reported by Deep Saini · In-house (organization)
- Anthony Housefather · Member of Parliament
Discussions with federal officials to encourage the development of a public policy framework that responds to the needs of post-secondary education and research
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Reported by Deep Saini · In-house (organization)
- Manal Bahubeshi · Associate Vice-President, Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC)
Discussions with federal officials to encourage the development of a public policy framework that responds to the needs of post-secondary education and research
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Reported by Deep Saini · In-house (organization)
- Nipun Vats · Assistant Deputy Minister, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
Obtain contributions for a wide array of non-peer reviewed academic, research, and partnership initiatives
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Reported by Deep Saini · In-house (organization)
- Joël Bernard · Conseiller pour Pierre Paul-Hus, House of Commons
Discussions with federal officials to improve Canada's immigration policies and procedures Read more
Discussions aimed at putting the framework in place to make Canada a top destination for work and study by the best and brightest around the world
Discussions regarding science, technology and innovation policy frameworks with a view to enhancing Canada's research and innovation capacity
Discussions with federal officials to advocate for increased support to the base budgets of the three granting councils, the Canada Foundation for Innovation, and Genome Canada
Discussions with federal officials to encourage the development of a public policy framework that responds to the needs of post-secondary education and research
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Reported by Deep Saini · In-house (organization)
- pavlo kucher · Director of Parliamentary Affairs & Operations, House of Commons
Discussions regarding science, technology and innovation policy frameworks with a view to enhancing Canada's research and innovation capacity Read more
Discussions with federal officials to improve Canada's immigration policies and procedures
Discussions with federal officials to advocate for increased support to the base budgets of the three granting councils, the Canada Foundation for Innovation, and Genome Canada
Discussions aimed at putting the framework in place to make Canada a top destination for work and study by the best and brightest around the world
Discussions with federal officials to encourage the development of a public policy framework that responds to the needs of post-secondary education and research
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Reported by Deep Saini · In-house (organization)
- Tom Kmiec · MP
Discussions with federal officials to advocate for increased support to the base budgets of the three granting councils, the Canada Foundation for Innovation, and Genome Canada Read more
Discussions with federal officials to improve Canada's immigration policies and procedures
Discussions regarding science, technology and innovation policy frameworks with a view to enhancing Canada's research and innovation capacity
Discussions aimed at putting the framework in place to make Canada a top destination for work and study by the best and brightest around the world
Discussions with federal officials to encourage the development of a public policy framework that responds to the needs of post-secondary education and research
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Reported by Deep Saini · In-house (organization)
- Raquel Dancho · MP
Discussions with federal officials to advocate for increased support to the base budgets of the three granting councils, the Canada Foundation for Innovation, and Genome Canada Read more
Discussions regarding science, technology and innovation policy frameworks with a view to enhancing Canada's research and innovation capacity
Discussions with federal officials to improve Canada's immigration policies and procedures
Discussions with federal officials to encourage the development of a public policy framework that responds to the needs of post-secondary education and research
Discussions aimed at putting the framework in place to make Canada a top destination for work and study by the best and brightest around the world
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Reported by Deep Saini · In-house (organization)
- Pierre Paul-Hus · Member of Parlliament
Discussions aimed at putting the framework in place to make Canada a top destination for work and study by the best and brightest around the world Read more
Discussions with federal officials to advocate for increased support to the base budgets of the three granting councils, the Canada Foundation for Innovation, and Genome Canada
Discussions with federal officials to improve Canada's immigration policies and procedures
Discussions regarding science, technology and innovation policy frameworks with a view to enhancing Canada's research and innovation capacity
Discussions with federal officials to encourage the development of a public policy framework that responds to the needs of post-secondary education and research
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Reported by Deep Saini · In-house (organization)
- Keiran Gibbs · Director of Policy, Treasury Board Of Canada Secretariat (TBS)
- Carlos Pena · Senior Policy Advisor, Treasury Board Of Canada Secretariat (TBS)
Discussions aimed at putting the framework in place to make Canada a top destination for work and study by the best and brightest around the world Read more
Discussions with federal officials to advocate for increased support to the base budgets of the three granting councils, the Canada Foundation for Innovation, and Genome Canada
Discussions regarding science, technology and innovation policy frameworks with a view to enhancing Canada's research and innovation capacity
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Reported by Deep Saini · In-house (organization)
- Marc Fortin · Vice-President, Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC)
Discussions regarding science, technology and innovation policy frameworks with a view to enhancing Canada's research and innovation capacity Read more
Discussions with federal officials to advocate for increased support to the base budgets of the three granting councils, the Canada Foundation for Innovation, and Genome Canada
Discussions aimed at putting the framework in place to make Canada a top destination for work and study by the best and brightest around the world
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Reported by Deep Saini · In-house (organization)
- Robert Black · Senator, Senate of Canada
- Brent Cotter · Senator, Senate of Canada
- Mary Robinson · Senator, Senate of Canada
Discussions with federal officials to advocate for increased support to the base budgets of the three granting councils, the Canada Foundation for Innovation, and Genome Canada Read more
Discussions regarding science, technology and innovation policy frameworks with a view to enhancing Canada's research and innovation capacity
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Reported by Deep Saini · In-house (organization)
- John Barlow · Member of Parliament
- Dave Epp · Member of Parliament
- Earl Dreeshen · Member of Parliament, House of Commons
- Richard Lehoux · Member of Parliament, House of Commons
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- Larry Maguire · Member of Parliament, House of Commons
- Martin Shields · Member of Parliament, House of Commons
Discussions with federal officials to advocate for increased support to the base budgets of the three granting councils, the Canada Foundation for Innovation, and Genome Canada Read more
Discussions regarding science, technology and innovation policy frameworks with a view to enhancing Canada's research and innovation capacity
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Reported by Deep Saini · In-house (organization)
- Mona Nemer · Chief Science Advisor, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
Discussions regarding science, technology and innovation policy frameworks with a view to enhancing Canada's research and innovation capacity Read more
Discussions with federal officials to advocate for increased support to the base budgets of the three granting councils, the Canada Foundation for Innovation, and Genome Canada
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Reported by Deep Saini · In-house (organization)
- Ritu Banerjee · Interim Head, Health Emergency Readiness Canada, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
Discussions regarding science, technology and innovation policy frameworks with a view to enhancing Canada's research and innovation capacity
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Reported by Deep Saini · In-house (organization)
- Kelly Gillis · Deputy Minister, Infrastructure Canada (INFC)
Infrastructure
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Reported by Deep Saini · In-house (organization)
- Nipun Vats · Assistant Deputy Minister, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
Research and DevelopmentScience and Technology
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.