Organization
Simon Fraser University
- Meetings this Parliament
- 89
- With MPs
- 35
- Since Nov 2021
- 190
- Active registrations
- 1
Most recent reported meeting: Sep 23, 2026.
Lobbying by Simon Fraser 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 Sep 15, 2026 Receives government funding
Filed by Joy Johnson, President & Vice-Chancellor
Lobbyists
- Dugan O'Neil · Vice-President, Research and International
- Elicia Maine · Associate Vice-President, Knowledge Mobilization and Innovation
- James Beresford · Executive Director and Chief of Staff
- Joy Johnson · President & Vice-Chancellor
- Seychelle Cushing · Executive Director, Partnerships Hub
- Trevor Boudreau · Senior Director, Government Relations
- Vinitha Gengatharan · Executive Lead, International
Institutions they may lobby: Canada Foundation for Innovation, Canada School of Public Service (CSPS), 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), 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 Safety Canada (PS), Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC), Senate of Canada, Shared Services Canada (SSC), Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC), Statistics Canada (StatCan), Treasury Board Of Canada Secretariat (TBS)
What they're lobbying on (10)Hide details
- Discussions regarding universities' role in science diplomacy and export development opportunities
- Discussions regarding Canada's defence industrial strategy and related programs
- Advocacy to maintain and enhance funding of Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council, Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada, Canadian Institutes of Health Research, and Canada Foundation for Innovation.
- Advocacy to secure federal support to develop and upgrade university infrastructure, including but not limited to research and learning facilities, digital infrastructure, and transit infrastructure
- Discussion regarding support for Indigenous post-secondary students, faculty and staff
- Discussion regarding research and development, infrastructure initiatives and investments in the area of agri-tech
- Discussion regarding research and development, infrastructure initiatives and investments in clean and conventional energy, and critical minerals
- Advocacy to improve immigration policies and programs for students, faculty and staff
- Discussion regarding research and development, infrastructure initiatives and investments in the areas of artificial intelligence (AI), quantum, and dual-use technologies
- Discussion regarding increasing training pipelines and work integrated learning opportunities for students in the federal government
Registration 946910-303805-47. Look it up in the official Registry
Reported meetings
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Reported by Joy Johnson · In-house (organization)
- Cindy Termorshuizen · Deputy Minister for the G7 Summit and Personal Representative of the Prime Minister (Sherpa) for the G7 and G20 Summits, Global Affairs Canada (GAC)
Discussion regarding research and development, infrastructure initiatives and investments in the areas of artificial intelligence (AI), quantum, and dual-use technologies Read more
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Reported by Joy Johnson · In-house (organization)
- Duncan Wilson · Senator, Senate of Canada
Discussion regarding research and development, infrastructure initiatives and investments in the areas of artificial intelligence (AI), quantum, and dual-use technologies Read more
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Reported by Joy Johnson · In-house (organization)
- Jenna Sudds · MP and Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Government Transformation, Public Works and Procurement, Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC)
- Chloe Anderson · Senior Special Assistant / Atlantic Regional Advisor to the Minister of Government Transformation, Public Works, and Procurement, Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC)
Discussion regarding research and development, infrastructure initiatives and investments in the areas of artificial intelligence (AI), quantum, and dual-use technologies Read more
Discussions regarding Canada's defence industrial strategy and related programs
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Reported by Joy Johnson · In-house (organization)
- Teresa D'Andrea · Assistant Deputy Minister and Chief Data Officer, Human Capital Management Data Modernization, Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC)
Discussion regarding research and development, infrastructure initiatives and investments in the areas of artificial intelligence (AI), quantum, and dual-use technologies Read more
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Reported by Joy Johnson · In-house (organization)
- Nipun Vats · Assistant Deputy Minister, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
- Amy Mar · ISED Regional Director, Aerospace, Defence, Agri-Food and Forestry Investment, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
- Bryce McNaughton · ISED Regional Economic Development Advisor, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
Discussion regarding research and development, infrastructure initiatives and investments in the areas of artificial intelligence (AI), quantum, and dual-use technologies Read more
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Reported by Joy Johnson · In-house (organization)
- Taki Sarantakis · President, Canada School of Public Service (CSPS)
- Wendy Bullion-Winters · VP, Business Enablement Branch and CFO, Canada School of Public Service (CSPS)
Discussion regarding research and development, infrastructure initiatives and investments in the areas of artificial intelligence (AI), quantum, and dual-use technologies Read more
Discussion regarding increasing training pipelines and work integrated learning opportunities for students in the federal government
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Reported by Joy Johnson · In-house (organization)
- Caroline Xavier · Deputy Minister, Communications Security Establishment Canada (CSEC)
Discussion regarding research and development, infrastructure initiatives and investments in the areas of artificial intelligence (AI), quantum, and dual-use technologies Read more
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Reported by Joy Johnson · In-house (organization)
- Hilary Morgan · Chief of Staff, Shared Services Canada (SSC)
Discussion regarding research and development, infrastructure initiatives and investments in the areas of artificial intelligence (AI), quantum, and dual-use technologies Read more
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Reported by Joy Johnson · In-house (organization)
- Benjamin Ebadi · West Desk, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
Advocacy to secure federal support to develop and upgrade university infrastructure, including but not limited to research and learning facilities, digital infrastructure, and transit infrastructure Read more
Discussions regarding Canada's defence industrial strategy and related programs
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Reported by Joy Johnson · In-house (organization)
- Daniel Mills · Associate Deputy Minister, Public Safety Canada (PS)
- Richard Bilodeau · Director General, Public Safety Canada (PS)
Discussion regarding research and development, infrastructure initiatives and investments in the areas of artificial intelligence (AI), quantum, and dual-use technologies Read more
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Reported by Joy Johnson · In-house (organization)
- Jean-Yves Duclos · Member of Parliament
Discussions regarding Canada's defence industrial strategy and related programs Read more
Discussion regarding research and development, infrastructure initiatives and investments in the areas of artificial intelligence (AI), quantum, and dual-use technologies
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Reported by Joy Johnson · In-house (organization)
- Meghan Pritchard · Director of Operations to the Minister of International Trade, Global Affairs Canada (GAC)
- Richard Duke · Issues Manager and Regional Advisor, Global Affairs Canada (GAC)
Discussions regarding universities' role in science diplomacy and export development opportunities
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Reported by Joy Johnson · In-house (organization)
- Paul Moen · Chief of Staff to the Minister, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
- Soha Samii · Regional Advisor - Western Canada, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
Discussion regarding research and development, infrastructure initiatives and investments in the areas of artificial intelligence (AI), quantum, and dual-use technologies Read more
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Reported by Joy Johnson · In-house (organization)
- David Angell · Foreign & Defence Policy Advisor to the Prime Minister, Privy Council Office (PCO)
- Ted Gallivan · Interim Deputy National Security and Intelligence Advisor to the Prime Minister, Privy Council Office (PCO)
Discussion regarding research and development, infrastructure initiatives and investments in the areas of artificial intelligence (AI), quantum, and dual-use technologies Read more
Discussions regarding Canada's defence industrial strategy and related programs
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Reported by Joy Johnson · In-house (organization)
- Matthew O'Connell · Deputy Director Financial Sector Policy, Finance Canada (FIN)
Discussion regarding research and development, infrastructure initiatives and investments in the areas of artificial intelligence (AI), quantum, and dual-use technologies Read more
Discussions regarding Canada's defence industrial strategy and related programs
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Reported by Joy Johnson · In-house (organization)
- Raj Thuppal · Executive Vice-President, Shared Services Canada (SSC)
- Darcy Pierlot · Chief Technology Officer, Shared Services Canada (SSC)
- Patrice Nadeau · Senior Assistant Deputy Minister, Connectivity and Security Services Branch, Shared Services Canada (SSC)
- Joe Waddington · Assistant Deputy Minister, Hosting Services Branch, Shared Services Canada (SSC)
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- Teresa D'Andrea · Assistant Deputy Minister and Chief Data Officer, Human Capital Management Data Modernization, Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC)
- Savgui Erman · Director General, Digital Technologies, National Research Council (NRC)
- Taki Sarantakis · President, Canada School of Public Service (CSPS)
Discussion regarding research and development, infrastructure initiatives and investments in the areas of artificial intelligence (AI), quantum, and dual-use technologies Read more
Discussion regarding increasing training pipelines and work integrated learning opportunities for students in the federal government
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Reported by Joy Johnson · In-house (organization)
- Taleeb Noormohamed · Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Innovation, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
Discussion regarding research and development, infrastructure initiatives and investments in the areas of artificial intelligence (AI), quantum, and dual-use technologies Read more
Discussions regarding Canada's defence industrial strategy and related programs
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Reported by Joy Johnson · In-house (organization)
- Manjeet Vinning · Regional Advisor, BC, Prime Minister's Office (PMO)
Discussions regarding Canada's defence industrial strategy and related programs Read more
Advocacy to maintain and enhance funding of Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council, Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada, Canadian Institutes of Health Research, and Canada Foundation for Innovation.
Discussion regarding research and development, infrastructure initiatives and investments in the areas of artificial intelligence (AI), quantum, and dual-use technologies
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Reported by Joy Johnson · In-house (organization)
- Mark Schaan · Deputy Minister of AI and Innovation, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
Discussions regarding Canada's defence industrial strategy and related programs Read more
Discussion regarding research and development, infrastructure initiatives and investments in the areas of artificial intelligence (AI), quantum, and dual-use technologies
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Reported by Joy Johnson · In-house (organization)
- Judy A. Sgro · Member of Parliament
Discussions regarding universities' role in science diplomacy and export development opportunities Read more
Discussion regarding research and development, infrastructure initiatives and investments in the areas of artificial intelligence (AI), quantum, and dual-use technologies
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Reported by Joy Johnson · In-house (organization)
- Philip Jennings · Deputy Minister, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
Discussion regarding research and development, infrastructure initiatives and investments in the areas of artificial intelligence (AI), quantum, and dual-use technologies Read more
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Reported by Joy Johnson · In-house (organization)
- Nipun Vats · Assistant Deputy Minister, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
Discussion regarding potential research and development, training, and infrastructure initiatives and investments in the areas of artificial intelligence (AI), quantum computing and quantum networks Read more
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Reported by Joy Johnson · In-house (organization)
- Tako Van Popta · Member of Parliament
Discussions regarding Canada's transition from fossil fuels to renewable, clean energy systems, including hydrogen and critical minerals.
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Reported by Joy Johnson · In-house (organization)
- Teresa D'Andrea · Chief Transformation Officer to the Associate DM Alex Benay, Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC)
Discussion regarding potential research and development, training, and infrastructure initiatives and investments in the areas of artificial intelligence (AI), quantum computing and quantum networks Read more
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Reported by Joy Johnson · In-house (organization)
- Mark Schaan · Deputy Secretary to the Cabinet, Privy Council Office (PCO)
Discussion regarding potential research and development, training, and infrastructure initiatives and investments in the areas of artificial intelligence (AI), quantum computing and quantum networks Read more
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.