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Lobbying by Actua: its registrations, its lobbyists, the bills it has named and every meeting it has reported with federal office holders since November 2021.

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Actua

Meetings this Parliament
19
With MPs
1
Since Nov 2021
34
Active registrations
1

Most recent reported meeting: Oct 7, 2026.

Registrations in effect

Consultant In effect since Jul 15, 2026 Receives government funding

Consultant Kristina Martin of Kit Public Relations Inc.

Consultant lobbyists

  • Kristina Martin Former public office holder

    Formerly Legislative Assistant, Office of Albina Guarnieri, P.C., M.P., Parliament of Canada (2010–2011)

    Formerly Communications Assitant, Press Office, Office of The Leader of the Opposition (2009–2009)

    Formerly Legislative Assistant, Office of Albina Guarnieri, P.C., M.P., Parliament of Canada (2008–2008)

  • Kristina Martin Former public office holder

    Formerly Legislative Assistant, Office of Albina Guarnieri, P.C., M.P., Parliament of Canada (2010–2011)

    Formerly Communications Assitant, Press Office, Office of The Leader of the Opposition (2009–2009)

    Formerly Legislative Assistant, Office of Albina Guarnieri, P.C., M.P., Parliament of Canada (2008–2008)

  • Kristina Martin Former public office holder

    Formerly Legislative Assistant, Office of Albina Guarnieri, P.C., M.P., Parliament of Canada (2010–2011)

    Formerly Communications Assitant, Press Office, Office of The Leader of the Opposition (2009–2009)

    Formerly Legislative Assistant, Office of Albina Guarnieri, P.C., M.P., Parliament of Canada (2008–2008)

  • Kristina Martin Former public office holder

    Formerly Legislative Assistant, Office of Albina Guarnieri, P.C., M.P., Parliament of Canada (2010–2011)

    Formerly Communications Assitant, Press Office, Office of The Leader of the Opposition (2009–2009)

    Formerly Legislative Assistant, Office of Albina Guarnieri, P.C., M.P., Parliament of Canada (2008–2008)

  • Kristina Martin Former public office holder

    Formerly Legislative Assistant, Office of Albina Guarnieri, P.C., M.P., Parliament of Canada (2010–2011)

    Formerly Communications Assitant, Press Office, Office of The Leader of the Opposition (2009–2009)

    Formerly Legislative Assistant, Office of Albina Guarnieri, P.C., M.P., Parliament of Canada (2008–2008)

  • Kristina Martin Former public office holder

    Formerly Legislative Assistant, Office of Albina Guarnieri, P.C., M.P., Parliament of Canada (2010–2011)

    Formerly Communications Assitant, Press Office, Office of The Leader of the Opposition (2009–2009)

    Formerly Legislative Assistant, Office of Albina Guarnieri, P.C., M.P., Parliament of Canada (2008–2008)

  • Kristina Martin Former public office holder

    Formerly Legislative Assistant, Office of Albina Guarnieri, P.C., M.P., Parliament of Canada (2010–2011)

    Formerly Communications Assitant, Press Office, Office of The Leader of the Opposition (2009–2009)

    Formerly Legislative Assistant, Office of Albina Guarnieri, P.C., M.P., Parliament of Canada (2008–2008)

  • Kristina Martin Former public office holder

    Formerly Legislative Assistant, Office of Albina Guarnieri, P.C., M.P., Parliament of Canada (2010–2011)

    Formerly Communications Assitant, Press Office, Office of The Leader of the Opposition (2009–2009)

    Formerly Legislative Assistant, Office of Albina Guarnieri, P.C., M.P., Parliament of Canada (2008–2008)

  • Kristina Martin Former public office holder

    Formerly Legislative Assistant, Office of Albina Guarnieri, P.C., M.P., Parliament of Canada (2010–2011)

    Formerly Communications Assitant, Press Office, Office of The Leader of the Opposition (2009–2009)

    Formerly Legislative Assistant, Office of Albina Guarnieri, P.C., M.P., Parliament of Canada (2008–2008)

  • Kristina Martin Former public office holder

    Formerly Legislative Assistant, Office of Albina Guarnieri, P.C., M.P., Parliament of Canada (2010–2011)

    Formerly Communications Assitant, Press Office, Office of The Leader of the Opposition (2009–2009)

    Formerly Legislative Assistant, Office of Albina Guarnieri, P.C., M.P., Parliament of Canada (2008–2008)

Institutions they may lobby: Canadian Heritage (PCH), Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC), Finance Canada (FIN), House of Commons, Indigenous Services Canada (ISC), Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED), Prime Minister's Office (PMO), Privy Council Office (PCO), Public Safety Canada (PS), Women and Gender Equality (WAGE)

What they're lobbying on (4)
  • Actua is Canada's largest science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) skills training organization focused on the engagement of underrepresented youth. The organization is advocating for investments in STEM, including AI literacy and skills development, to strengthen Canada's talent pipeline and prepare the future workforce.
  • Safe Social Media Act - discussions regarding the newly tabled Bill C-34
  • CanCode Program - Actua is advocating for the renewal of CanCode.
  • Strategic Science Fund - Actua is advocating for continued, longterm investment in SSF.

Registration 946920-367577-17. Look it up in the official Registry

Reported meetings

Spreadsheet

  • Reported by Kristina Martin · Consultant

    • Nicholas Chesterley · Director General, Microeconomic Policy Analysis, Finance Canada (FIN)
    • Connor Oke · Associate Analyst/Economist, Finance Canada (FIN)
    • Simon Vallières · Director, Public Health, You, Finance Canada (FIN)
    Actua is Canada's largest science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) skills training organization focused on the engagement of underrepresented youth. The organization is advocating for investments in STEM, including AI literacy and skills development, to strengthen Canada's talent pipeline and prepare the future workforce. Read more

    CanCode Program - Actua is advocating for the renewal of CanCode.

    Official report

  • Reported by Kristina Martin · Consultant

    • Gail Mitchell · Interim Deputy Minister, Women and Gender Equality (WAGE)
    • Joanna Baker · Senior Director General, Programs and Corporate Services, Women and Gender Equality (WAGE)
    Actua is Canada's largest science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) skills training organization focused on the engagement of underrepresented youth. The organization is advocating for investments in STEM, including AI literacy and skills development, to strengthen Canada's talent pipeline and prepare the future workforce. Read more

    Official report

  • Reported by Kristina Martin · Consultant

    • Mark Schaan · Associate Deputy Minister, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
    • Nipun Vats · Assistant Deputy Minister, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
    • Andrea Rousseau · Chief of Staff to the ADM, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
    CanCode Program - Actua is advocating for the renewal of CanCode. Read more

    Actua is Canada's largest science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) skills training organization focused on the engagement of underrepresented youth. The organization is advocating for investments in STEM, including AI literacy and skills development, to strengthen Canada's talent pipeline and prepare the future workforce.

    Official report

  • Reported by Kristina Martin · Consultant

    • Alfred Burgesson · Senior Advisor, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
    Actua is Canada's largest science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) skills training organization focused on the engagement of underrepresented youth. The organization is advocating for investments in STEM, including AI literacy and skills development, to strengthen Canada's talent pipeline and prepare the future workforce. Read more

    Official report

  • Reported by Kristina Martin · Consultant

    • Darren Choi · Senior Policy Advisor, Canadian Heritage (PCH)

    C-34

    Safe Social Media Act - discussions regarding the newly tabled Bill C-34

    Official report

  • Reported by Kristina Martin · Consultant

    • Gerald Gosselin · Director General of the Indigenous Affairs Directorate, Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
    Actua is Canada's largest science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) skills training organization focused on the engagement of underrepresented youth. The organization is advocating for investments in STEM, including AI skills development, to strengthen Canada's talent pipeline and prepare the future workforce. Read more

    Official report

  • Reported by Kristina Martin · Consultant

    • Reem Al-Ameri · Senior Policy Advisor, Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
    Actua is Canada's largest science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) skills training organization focused on the engagement of underrepresented youth. The organization is advocating for investments in STEM, including AI skills development, to strengthen Canada's talent pipeline and prepare the future workforce. Read more

    Official report

  • Reported by Kristina Martin · Consultant

    • Catherine Demers · Assistant Deputy Minister, Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
    • John Paraskevopoulos · Manager, Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
    Actua is Canada's largest science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) skills training organization focused on the engagement of underrepresented youth. The organization is advocating for investments in STEM, including AI skills development, to strengthen Canada's talent pipeline and prepare the future workforce. Read more

    Official report

  • Reported by Kristina Martin · Consultant

    • Lori Brooks · Director General, Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
    • Katie Coughlan · Senior Policy Analyst, Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
    • Michael Perry · Director, Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
    Actua is Canada's largest science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) skills training organization focused on the engagement of underrepresented youth. The organization is advocating for investments in STEM, including AI skills development, to strengthen Canada's talent pipeline and prepare the future workforce. Read more

    Official report

  • Reported by Kristina Martin · Consultant

    • Reem Al-Ameri · Senior Policy Advisor, Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
    Actua is Canada's largest science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) skills training organization focused on the engagement of underrepresented youth. We will be requesting meetings to discuss continued investments from the Government of Canada to support STEM and employability skills training. Read more

    Official report

  • Reported by Kristina Martin · Consultant

    • Manuela Tomic · Senior Policy Advisor, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
    CanCode Program - Actua is advocating for the renewal of CanCode in Budget 2025.

    Official report

  • Reported by Kristina Martin · Consultant

    • Matthew O'Connell · Deputy Director Financial Sector Policy, Finance Canada (FIN)
    CanCode Program - Actua is advocating for the renewal of CanCode in Budget 2025.

    Official report

  • Reported by Kristina Martin · Consultant

    • Zachary Torok · Policy Advisor, Public Safety Canada (PS)
    • Joshua Mariampillai · Policy Advisor, Public Safety Canada (PS)
    Public Safety's Cyber Security Cooperation Program: Actua is applying for funding through this program. They will brief office holders on how the organization helps youth recognize, avoid, and report cybercrime, scams, fraud, and online mis/disinformation. Funding through this program would also support targeted programming on the dual role of AI in both propagating and counteracting cyber threats, and prioritize engagement of underserved and underrepresented youth. Read more

    Official report

  • Reported by Kristina Martin · Consultant

    • Karim Bardeesy · Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Industry
    CanCode Program - Actua is advocating for the renewal of CanCode in Budget 2025.

    Official report

  • Reported by Kristina Martin · Consultant

    • Anushka Kurian · Senior Policy Advisor, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
    CanCode Program - Actua is advocating for the renewal of CanCode in Budget 2025.

    Official report

  • Reported by Kristina Martin · Consultant

    • Matthew O'Connell · Deputy Director Financial Sector Policy, Finance Canada (FIN)
    CanCode Program - Actua is advocating for the renewal of CanCode in Budget 2025. Read more

    Actua is Canada's largest science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) skills training organization focused on the engagement of underrepresented youth. We will be requesting meetings to discuss continued investments from the Government of Canada to support STEM and employability skills training.

    Official report

  • Reported by Kristina Martin · Consultant

    • Zachary Alaoui · Senior Director, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
    • Jessy Thermil · Manager, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
    • Jane Rooney · Senior Director, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
    CanCode Program - Actua is advocating for the renewal of CanCode in Budget 2025.

    Official report

  • Reported by Kristina Martin · Consultant

    • Manuela Tomic · Senior Policy Advisor, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
    CanCode Program - Actua is advocating for the renewal of CanCode in Budget 2025.

    Official report

  • Reported by Kristina Martin · Consultant

    • Jessy Thermil · Manager, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
    • Jane Rooney · Sr. Director, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
    • Aja Grant · Senior Project Leader, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
    • Mathew Ghossein · Program Specialist, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
    CanCode Program - Actua is advocating for the renewal of CanCode in Budget 2025.

    Official report

  • Reported by Kristina Martin · Consultant

    • Sarah MacDonald · Senior Policy Advisor, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
    Actua is Canada's largest science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) skills training organization focused on the engagement of underrepresented youth. We will be requesting meetings to discuss continued investments from the Government of Canada to support STEM and employability skills training. Read more

    Official report

  • Reported by Kristina Martin · Consultant

    • Anna Bodnar · Senior Policy Advisor, Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada (CIRNAC)

    Aboriginal AffairsEducationEmployment and TrainingScience and Technology

    Official report

  • Reported by Kristina Martin · Consultant

    • Shahad Khalladi · Policy Advisor, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)

    BudgetEducationScience and Technology

    Official report

  • Reported by Kristina Martin · Consultant

    • Bianca Hossain · Policy Advisor, Prime Minister's Office (PMO)

    BudgetEducationIndustryScience and Technology

    Official report

  • Reported by Kristina Martin · Consultant

    • Joanna Baker · Director General, Women and Gender Equality (WAGE)

    EducationEmployment and TrainingScience and Technology

    Official report

  • Reported by Kristina Martin · Consultant

    • Jessy Thermil · Assistant Team Leader, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
    • Paula MacNeil · Program Officer, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)

    BudgetEducationEmployment and TrainingScience and Technology

    Official report

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.