Organization
MaRS Discovery District
- Meetings this Parliament
- 21
- With MPs
- 3
- Since Nov 2021
- 76
- Active registrations
- 1
Most recent reported meeting: Apr 10, 2026.
Lobbying by MaRS Discovery District: 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 20, 2026 Receives government funding
Filed by Grace Lee Reynolds, CEO
Lobbyists
- Aislinn Malszecki · Senior Manger
- Christine Bomé · Vice President, Public Affairs
- Grace Lee Reynolds · Chief Executive Officer
- Ian Spence · Senior Manager Business Development
- Karim Saad · Senior Manger
- Kathleen Gnocato · Senior Advisor
- Louise Pichette · Senior Manger
- Tyler Hamilton · Director, Ecosystem- Cleantech
Institutions they may lobby: Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC), Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC), Canada School of Public Service (CSPS), Canadian Heritage (PCH), Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC), Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC), Export Development Canada (EDC), Farm Credit Canada (FCC), Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev), Finance Canada (FIN), Global Affairs Canada (GAC), Health Canada (HC), House of Commons, Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada (HICC), Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED), National Defence (DND), National Research Council (NRC), Natural Resources Canada (NRCan), Prime Minister's Office (PMO), Privy Council Office (PCO), Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC), Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC), Senate of Canada, Treasury Board Of Canada Secretariat (TBS)
What they're lobbying on (3)Hide details
- Seek increased support for entrepreneurs and startups in a range of sectors—from health and cleantech to finance and education—helping them grow and scale into global market leaders by providing expert advice
- Seek increased access to funding to support innovation companies at all stages of their growth.
- Collaborating with the Government of Canada on how to commercialize innovation businesses of the future, and making a positive difference in the lives of Canadians and others around the world.
Registration 960431-359144-25. Look it up in the official Registry
Reported meetings
SpreadsheetFiled by Yung Wu (32), Alison Nankivell (23), Grace Lee Reynolds (21).
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Reported by Grace Lee Reynolds · In-house (organization)
- Barbara Gibbon · Director General, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
- Kathleen Cavallaro · Director, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
Seek increased access to funding to support innovation companies at all stages of their growth. Read more
Collaborating with the Government of Canada on how to commercialize innovation businesses of the future, and making a positive difference in the lives of Canadians and others around the world.
Seek increased support for entrepreneurs and startups in a range of sectors—from health and cleantech to finance and education—helping them grow and scale into global market leaders by providing expert advice
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Reported by Grace Lee Reynolds · In-house (organization)
- Mélanie Joly · Minister of Industry and Minister responsible for Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
- Damien O'Brien · Director of Communit, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
Seek increased access to funding to support innovation companies at all stages of their growth. Read more
Collaborating with the Government of Canada on how to commercialize innovation businesses of the future, and making a positive difference in the lives of Canadians and others around the world.
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Reported by Grace Lee Reynolds · In-house (organization)
- Joanna Murphy · Director General, Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC)
Collaborating with the Government of Canada on how to commercialize innovation businesses of the future, and making a positive difference in the lives of Canadians and others around the world. Read more
Seek increased support for entrepreneurs and startups in a range of sectors—from health and cleantech to finance and education—helping them grow and scale into global market leaders by providing expert advice
Seek increased access to funding to support innovation companies at all stages of their growth.
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Reported by Grace Lee Reynolds · In-house (organization)
- Steve Masson · Acting Vice President, Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev)
- Christine McKay · Senior Policy Analyst, Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev)
Collaborating with the Government of Canada on how to commercialize innovation businesses of the future, and making a positive difference in the lives of Canadians and others around the world. Read more
Seek increased support for entrepreneurs and startups in a range of sectors—from health and cleantech to finance and education—helping them grow and scale into global market leaders by providing expert advice
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Reported by Grace Lee Reynolds · In-house (organization)
- Evelia Manach · Trade Commissioner, Global Affairs Canada (GAC)
- Ian Williams · Trade Commissioners, Global Affairs Canada (GAC)
Collaborating with the Government of Canada on how to commercialize innovation businesses of the future, and making a positive difference in the lives of Canadians and others around the world. Read more
Seek increased access to funding to support innovation companies at all stages of their growth.
Seek increased support for entrepreneurs and startups in a range of sectors—from health and cleantech to finance and education—helping them grow and scale into global market leaders by providing expert advice
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Reported by Grace Lee Reynolds · In-house (organization)
- Cameron McCartney · Director, Climate Innovation, Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
Collaborating with the Government of Canada on how to commercialize innovation businesses of the future, and making a positive difference in the lives of Canadians and others around the world. Read more
Seek increased support for entrepreneurs and startups in a range of sectors—from health and cleantech to finance and education—helping them grow and scale into global market leaders by providing expert advice
Seek increased access to funding to support innovation companies at all stages of their growth.
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Reported by Grace Lee Reynolds · In-house (organization)
- Joanna Murphy · Director General, Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC)
- Melissa Smith · Director of Issues Management, Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC)
- Tri Vo · Director, Digital Enablement, Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC)
- Nickolas Vaessen · Technical Advisor, Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC)
Collaborating with the Government of Canada on how to commercialize innovation businesses of the future, and making a positive difference in the lives of Canadians and others around the world. Read more
Seek increased access to funding to support innovation companies at all stages of their growth.
Seek increased support for entrepreneurs and startups in a range of sectors—from health and cleantech to finance and education—helping them grow and scale into global market leaders by providing expert advice
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Reported by Grace Lee Reynolds · In-house (organization)
- Patrick Comtois · Director General, Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC)
Collaborating with the Government of Canada on how to commercialize innovation businesses of the future, and making a positive difference in the lives of Canadians and others around the world. Read more
Seek increased support for entrepreneurs and startups in a range of sectors—from health and cleantech to finance and education—helping them grow and scale into global market leaders by providing expert advice
Seek increased access to funding to support innovation companies at all stages of their growth.
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Reported by Grace Lee Reynolds · In-house (organization)
- Mark Schaan · Associate Deputy Minister, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
- Charles Vincent · A/Sr Assistant Deputy Minister, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
Collaborating with the Government of Canada on how to commercialize innovation businesses of the future, and making a positive difference in the lives of Canadians and others around the world. Read more
Seek increased support for entrepreneurs and startups in a range of sectors—from health and cleantech to finance and education—helping them grow and scale into global market leaders by providing expert advice
Seek increased access to funding to support innovation companies at all stages of their growth.
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Reported by Grace Lee Reynolds · In-house (organization)
- Adam Flores · Manager, Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev)
- Jeff King · Manager, Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev)
Collaborating with the Government of Canada on how to commercialize innovation businesses of the future, and making a positive difference in the lives of Canadians and others around the world. Read more
Seek increased access to funding to support innovation companies at all stages of their growth.
Seek increased support for entrepreneurs and startups in a range of sectors—from health and cleantech to finance and education—helping them grow and scale into global market leaders by providing expert advice
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Reported by Grace Lee Reynolds · In-house (organization)
- Mark Schaan · Associate Deputy Minister, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
Collaborating with the Government of Canada on how to commercialize innovation businesses of the future, and making a positive difference in the lives of Canadians and others around the world. Read more
Seek increased access to funding to support innovation companies at all stages of their growth.
Seek increased support for entrepreneurs and startups in a range of sectors—from health and cleantech to finance and education—helping them grow and scale into global market leaders by providing expert advice
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Reported by Grace Lee Reynolds · In-house (organization)
- Mary-Liz Power · Director Policy, Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada (HICC)
Collaborating with the Government of Canada on how to commercialize innovation businesses of the future, and making a positive difference in the lives of Canadians and others around the world. Read more
Seek increased support for entrepreneurs and startups in a range of sectors—from health and cleantech to finance and education—helping them grow and scale into global market leaders by providing expert advice
Seek increased access to funding to support innovation companies at all stages of their growth.
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Reported by Grace Lee Reynolds · In-house (organization)
- Frank Des Rosiers · Assistant Deputy Minister, Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
- Vicki Osborne · Director, Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
Collaborating with the Government of Canada on how to commercialize innovation businesses of the future, and making a positive difference in the lives of Canadians and others around the world. Read more
Seek increased support for entrepreneurs and startups in a range of sectors—from health and cleantech to finance and education—helping them grow and scale into global market leaders by providing expert advice
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Reported by Grace Lee Reynolds · In-house (organization)
- Mitch Davies · President, NRC, National Research Council (NRC)
- Laural Porth-Jones · Acting Vice-President, National Research Council (NRC)
Seek increased support for entrepreneurs and startups in a range of sectors—from health and cleantech to finance and education—helping them grow and scale into global market leaders by providing expert advice Read more
Collaborating with the Government of Canada on how to commercialize innovation businesses of the future, and making a positive difference in the lives of Canadians and others around the world.
Seek increased access to funding to support innovation companies at all stages of their growth.
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Reported by Grace Lee Reynolds · In-house (organization)
- Zoltan Tompa · Climate and Team Lead Climate Fund, Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC)
Collaborating with the Government of Canada on how to commercialize innovation businesses of the future, and making a positive difference in the lives of Canadians and others around the world. Read more
Seek increased support for entrepreneurs and startups in a range of sectors—from health and cleantech to finance and education—helping them grow and scale into global market leaders by providing expert advice
Seek increased access to funding to support innovation companies at all stages of their growth.
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Reported by Grace Lee Reynolds · In-house (organization)
- Ritu Banerjee · ADM, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
Collaborating with the Government of Canada on how to commercialize innovation businesses of the future, and making a positive difference in the lives of Canadians and others around the world. Read more
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Reported by Grace Lee Reynolds · In-house (organization)
- Damien O'Brien · Director of Communit, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
- Tim Logan · Senior Policy Advisor, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
Seek increased access to funding to support innovation companies at all stages of their growth. Read more
Collaborating with the Government of Canada on how to commercialize innovation businesses of the future, and making a positive difference in the lives of Canadians and others around the world.
Seek increased support for entrepreneurs and startups in a range of sectors—from health and cleantech to finance and education—helping them grow and scale into global market leaders by providing expert advice
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Reported by Grace Lee Reynolds · In-house (organization)
- varun Srivatsan · Senior Policy Advisor, Finance Canada (FIN)
- Matthew O'Connell · Deputy Director Financial Sector Policy, Finance Canada (FIN)
Seek increased access to funding to support innovation companies at all stages of their growth. Read more
Collaborating with the Government of Canada on how to commercialize innovation businesses of the future, and making a positive difference in the lives of Canadians and others around the world.
Seek increased support for entrepreneurs and startups in a range of sectors—from health and cleantech to finance and education—helping them grow and scale into global market leaders by providing expert advice
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Reported by Grace Lee Reynolds · In-house (organization)
- Karim Bardeesy · Parliamentary Secretary, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
- Valerie Picher · Chief of Staff, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
- Chase Knight · Assistant Parliamentary Affairs, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
Collaborating with the Government of Canada on how to commercialize innovation businesses of the future, and making a positive difference in the lives of Canadians and others around the world. Read more
Seek increased access to funding to support innovation companies at all stages of their growth.
Seek increased support for entrepreneurs and startups in a range of sectors—from health and cleantech to finance and education—helping them grow and scale into global market leaders by providing expert advice
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Reported by Grace Lee Reynolds · In-house (organization)
- Joël Lightbound · Minister of Government Transformation, Public Works and Procurement, Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC)
- Wilder Walker · Senior Policy Advisor, Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC)
- Arianne Reza · Deputy Minister, Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC)
- Elisabeth D'Amours · Director of Operations, Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC)
Seek increased access to funding to support innovation companies at all stages of their growth. Read more
Collaborating with the Government of Canada on how to commercialize innovation businesses of the future, and making a positive difference in the lives of Canadians and others around the world.
Seek increased support for entrepreneurs and startups in a range of sectors—from health and cleantech to finance and education—helping them grow and scale into global market leaders by providing expert advice
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Reported by Grace Lee Reynolds · In-house (organization)
- Jessie Pierre · Chief of Staff to the Minister, Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev)
- Harry Burton · Assistant Director of Policy, Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev)
Collaborating with the Government of Canada on how to commercialize innovation businesses of the future, and making a positive difference in the lives of Canadians and others around the world. Read more
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Reported by Alison Nankivell · In-house (organization)
- Kendra Wilcox · Chief of Staff to the Minister, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
- Ajay Rakhra · Special Assistant, Policy, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
Collaborating with the Government of Canada on how to commercialize innovation businesses of the future, and making a positive difference in the lives of Canadians and others around the world. Read more
Seek increased access to funding to support innovation companies at all stages of their growth.
Seek increased support for entrepreneurs and startups in a range of sectors—from health and cleantech to finance and education—helping them grow and scale into global market leaders by providing expert advice
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Reported by Alison Nankivell · In-house (organization)
- Jason Easton · Strategic Advisor Special Projects, Prime Minister's Office (PMO)
Seek increased access to funding to support innovation companies at all stages of their growth. Read more
Collaborating with the Government of Canada on how to commercialize innovation businesses of the future, and making a positive difference in the lives of Canadians and others around the world.
Seek increased support for entrepreneurs and startups in a range of sectors—from health and cleantech to finance and education—helping them grow and scale into global market leaders by providing expert advice
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Reported by Alison Nankivell · In-house (organization)
- Samuel Saint-Vincent · Senior Policy Advisor, Finance Canada (FIN)
BudgetEconomic DevelopmentGovernment ProcurementTaxation and Finance
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Reported by Alison Nankivell · In-house (organization)
- Linda Hooper · Senior Operation Advisor, Infrastructure Canada (INFC)
BudgetEconomic DevelopmentHousing
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.