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)
- Naina Sloan · Vice-President, Programs & Partners, Pacific Economic Development Canada (PacifiCan)
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)
- Julie Dabrusin · Minister of Environment and Climate Change Canada, Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)
- Nicole Ellement · West Desk, Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)
- Richard Mavin · Senior Operations & Executive Advisor, Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)
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
Discussions regarding Canada's transition from fossil fuels to renewable, clean energy systems, including hydrogen and critical minerals.
Discussions regarding potential research and development initiatives and investments, including funding avenues for research and development in the areas of agri-tech, and clean energy technologies.
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Reported by Joy Johnson · In-house (organization)
- Soyoung Park · Assistant Deputy Minister, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC)
Discussion regarding the impact of IRCC changes for international students studying at SFU and international applicants
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Reported by Joy Johnson · In-house (organization)
- Tako Van Popta · Member of Parliament
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)
- Jonathan Wilkinson · Member of Parliament, House of Commons
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)
- Terry Beech · Member of Parliament
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)
- Caroline Boutin · Chief of Staff and Senior Advisor, 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)
- Teresa D'Andrea · Chief Transformation Officer, Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC)
- Caroline Boutin · Chief of Staff and Senior Advisor to the Chief Information Officer, 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)
- Santiago Alba Corral · Vice-president, Programs and Partnerships, Global Affairs Canada (GAC)
Support for federal role in post-secondary education and research.
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Reported by Joy Johnson · In-house (organization)
- Galen Richardson · Policy Advisor, West Desk, Finance Canada (FIN)
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
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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)
- Isabelle Buchanan · Policy Advisor, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC)
Discussion regarding the impact of IRCC changes for international students studying at SFU and international applicants
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Reported by Joy Johnson · In-house (organization)
- Randeep Sarai · Minister of State for International Development and Member of Parliament
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)
- Caroline Boutin · Senior Advisor and Chief Information Security and Technology Officer, Treasury Board Of Canada Secretariat (TBS)
- Brianne Lamarche · Director, Data Science & Analytics, 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)
- Alex Benay · Associate Deputy Minister, Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC)
- Meline Nearing-Hunter · Director General, 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)
- Tammy Schulz · Acting Vice President, Programs and Partners, Pacific Economic Development Canada (PacifiCan)
Discussions regarding potential research and development initiatives and investments, including funding avenues for research and development in the areas of agri-tech, and clean energy technologies. Read more
Seeking funding renewal for former Canada Accelerator and Incubator Program funding
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Reported by Joy Johnson · In-house (organization)
- Teresa D'Andrea · Assistant Deputy Minister, 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
Discussion regarding increasing work integrated learning opportunities for students in the federal government
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Reported by Joy Johnson · In-house (organization)
- Isabelle Buchanan · Policy Advisor to the Minister, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC)
Discussion regarding the impact of IRCC changes for international students studying at SFU and international applicants
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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
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Reported by Joy Johnson · In-house (organization)
- Youmy Han · Deputy Chief of Staff, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC)
Discussion regarding the impact of IRCC changes for international students studying at SFU and international applicants
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Reported by Joy Johnson · In-house (organization)
- Jordan Zed · Assistant Secretary to the Cabinet (AI), 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
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Reported by Joy Johnson · In-house (organization)
- Nicholas Kang · Senior Policy Advisor, 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)
- Meline Nearing-Hunter · Director General, Data Strategy and Policy, 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)
- Trevor Todd · Director, Ecosystems and Entrepreneurship, Pacific Economic Development Canada (PacifiCan)
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.