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Lobbying by Venture for Canada: 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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Organization

Venture for Canada

Meetings this Parliament
10
With MPs
3
Since Nov 2021
62
Active registrations
1

Most recent reported meeting: Aug 27, 2026.

Registrations in effect

In-house (organization) In effect since Aug 21, 2026 Receives government funding

Filed by Steven Wang, Chief Executive Officer

Lobbyists

  • Kelsey Baerg · Director, Development and Government Relations
  • Steven Wang · Chief Executive Officer

Institutions they may lobby: Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA), Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC), Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions, Canadian Heritage (PCH), Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC), Finance Canada (FIN), Global Affairs Canada (GAC), House of Commons, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED), Pacific Economic Development Canada (PacifiCan), Prairies Economic Development Canada (PrairiesCan), Prime Minister's Office (PMO), Women and Gender Equality (WAGE)

What they're lobbying on (17)
  • Ministry of Foreign Affairs - Discussion of how Canadian civil society organizations, including Venture for Canada, can support Canada’s trade diversification and economic sovereignty by connecting with international networks and engaging the capital and expertise of Canadians living abroad. Specifically, how these connections can strengthen Canada’s talent pipeline and advance its economic and strategic interests internationally. No specific ask was made to government.
  • National AI Strategy - Demonstrating the importance of work-integrated learning to drive Canada's national AI strategy and positioning Venture for Canada as a competitive delivery partner for the AI strategy's work-integrated learning objectives.
  • ISED - distribution of VFC's Student-Led AI Deployment for SMEs policy brief, which provides a program model for AI-focused work-integrated learning placements within SMEs.
  • Discussion around work-integrated learning programs, student-led AI adoption for small-to-medium sized enterprises, and Entrepreneurship Through Acquisition skills training programs.
  • Provide updates and seek new opportunities that would support the launch of an Entrepreneurship Through Acquisition Academy
  • Canada Economic Development Quebec Regions - Seeking support / consultation or financial support in order to launch an Entrepreneurship Through Acquisition Academy Program
  • Prairies Economic Development Canada - Seeking funding from the Community Economic Development and Diversification (CEDD) stream to support the advancement of our Fellowship program in rural, remote and northern communities.
  • Pacific Economic Development Canada - Seeking funding from the Strategic Innovation Fund for the advancement of our Fellowship program in the province.
  • Ministry of International Trade, Export Promotion, Small Business and Economic Development - Seeking renewed funding support for Student Work Placement Program (SWPP) and the Innovative Work-Integrated Learning Initiative (I-WIL)
  • Ministry of Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED) - Seeking core funding support for Venture for Canada, and the renewal of the Student Work Placement Program and Innovative Work-Integrated Learning Initiatives.
  • Ministry of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship - Seeking new funding support and partnerships for Venture for Canada to launch an International Students program pilot
  • Ministry of Forgein Affairs - Seeking new funding support and partnerships with Global Affairs Canada to launch an International Students program pilot
  • Ministry of Finance - Seeking funding renewal for the Student Work Placement Program (SWPP) and Innovative Work-Integrated Learning Initiatives (I-WIL).
  • Ministry of Employment, Future Workforce Development and Disability Inclusion - Maintain connections related to the delivery and renewal of the Student Work Placement Program and Innovative Work-Integrated Learning Initiatives
  • Ministry of Canadian Heritage and Multiculturalism - Seeking new funding support for an Artist Entrepreneurship program pilot designed by Venture for Canada.
  • Global Affairs Canada - Seeking new funding support and partnerships for Venture for Canada to launch an International Students program pilot and an international exchange program for Canadian students.
  • Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency - Seeking renewed partial funding from the agency to support the advancement of our Fellowship program.

Registration 962389-373354-23. Look it up in the official Registry

Reported meetings

Spreadsheet

Filed by Scott Stirrett (52), Steven Wang (10).

  • Reported by Steven Wang · In-house (organization)

    • Mark Schaan · Associate Deputy Minister, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
    ISED - distribution of VFC's Student-Led AI Deployment for SMEs policy brief, which provides a program model for AI-focused work-integrated learning placements within SMEs. Read more

    Official report

  • Reported by Steven Wang · In-house (organization)

    • Maggie Chi · Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Health
    Discussion around work-integrated learning programs, student-led AI adoption for small-to-medium sized enterprises, and Entrepreneurship Through Acquisition skills training programs. Read more

    Official report

  • Reported by Steven Wang · In-house (organization)

    • Mona Fortier · Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Global Affairs Canada (GAC)
    Ministry of Foreign Affairs - Discussion of how Canadian civil society organizations, including Venture for Canada, can support Canada’s trade diversification and economic sovereignty by connecting with international networks and engaging the capital and expertise of Canadians living abroad. Specifically, how these connections can strengthen Canada’s talent pipeline and advance its economic and strategic interests internationally. No specific ask was made to government. Read more

    Official report

  • Reported by Steven Wang · In-house (organization)

    • Katherine Burke · Director General, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
    • Andrea Rousseau · Chief of Staff, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
    • Jordan Zed · Sr Assistant Deputy Minister, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
    • Andrea Smith · Director General, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
    and 1 more
    • Mark Schaan · Associate Deputy Minister, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
    National AI Strategy - Demonstrating the importance of work-integrated learning to drive Canada's national AI strategy and positioning Venture for Canada as a competitive delivery partner for the AI strategy's work-integrated learning objectives. Read more

    ISED - distribution of VFC's Student-Led AI Deployment for SMEs policy brief, which provides a program model for AI-focused work-integrated learning placements within SMEs.

    Official report

  • Reported by Steven Wang · In-house (organization)

    • Ramiz Razzak · Policy Advisory, Prime Minister's Office (PMO)
    Discussion around work-integrated learning programs, student-led AI adoption for small-to-medium sized enterprises, and Entrepreneurship Through Acquisition skills training programs. Read more

    Official report

  • Reported by Steven Wang · In-house (organization)

    • Stephanie Jackson · Director, Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
    National AI Strategy - Demonstrating the importance of work-integrated learning to drive Canada's national AI strategy and positioning Venture for Canada as a competitive delivery partner for the AI strategy's work-integrated learning objectives. Read more

    Discussion around work-integrated learning programs, student-led AI adoption for small-to-medium sized enterprises, and Entrepreneurship Through Acquisition skills training programs.

    Official report

  • Reported by Steven Wang · In-house (organization)

    • Reem Al-Ameri · Policy Advisor, Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
    ISED - distribution of VFC's Student-Led AI Deployment for SMEs policy brief, which provides a program model for AI-focused work-integrated learning placements within SMEs. Read more

    Official report

  • Reported by Steven Wang · In-house (organization)

    • Anson Duran · Chief of Staff to the Minister of AI and Digital Innovation, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
    • Alfred Burgesson · Senior Advisor to the Minister of AI and Digital Innovation, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
    • Mark Schaan · Associate Deputy Minister, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
    ISED - distribution of VFC's Student-Led AI Deployment for SMEs policy brief, which provides a program model for AI-focused work-integrated learning placements within SMEs. Read more

    Official report

  • Reported by Steven Wang · In-house (organization)

    • Chi Nguyen · Member of Parliament, Prime Minister's Office (PMO)
    Discussion around work-integrated learning programs, student-led AI adoption for small-to-medium sized enterprises, and Entrepreneurship Through Acquisition skills training programs. Read more

    Official report

  • Reported by Steven Wang · In-house (organization)

    • Lori Brooks · Director General, Workforce and Skills Development Policy, Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
    Employment and Social Development Canada - Meeting between ESDC representatives and SWPP and IWIL service providers to discuss current opportunities and challenges within the program. Read more

    Official report

  • Reported by Scott Stirrett · In-house (organization)

    • Jeff King · Manager, Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev)
    • Linda Cousineau · Vice-President, Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev)
    Provide updates and seek new opportunities that would support the launch of an Entrepreneurship Through Acquisition Academy

    Official report

  • Reported by Scott Stirrett · In-house (organization)

    • Elliot Hewitt · Manager, Prairies Economic Development Canada (PrairiesCan)
    • Oba Harding · Senior Business Officer, Prairies Economic Development Canada (PrairiesCan)
    Provide updates and seek new opportunities that would support the launch of an Entrepreneurship Through Acquisition Academy

    Official report

  • Reported by Scott Stirrett · In-house (organization)

    • Arik Theijsmeijer · Manager, Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario
    • Nevin Buconjic · Initiatives Officer, Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario
    Provide updates and seek new opportunities that would support the launch of an Entrepreneurship Through Acquisition Academy

    Official report

  • Reported by Scott Stirrett · In-house (organization)

    • Steve Masson · Vice President, Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev)
    • Christine McKay · Strategic Policy, Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev)
    Provide updates and seek new opportunities that would support the launch of an Entrepreneurship Through Acquisition Academy

    Official report

  • Reported by Scott Stirrett · In-house (organization)

    • Jaime Wombolt · Economic Development Officer, Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA)
    • Eddie Rutanga · Acting Director, Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA)
    Provide updates and seek new opportunities that would support the launch of an Entrepreneurship Through Acquisition Academy Read more

    Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency - Seeking renewed partial funding from the agency to support the advancement of our Fellowship program.

    Official report

  • Reported by Scott Stirrett · In-house (organization)

    • Stephanie Jackson · Director, Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
    • Lori Brooks · Director General, Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
    • Catherine Demers · Associate Assistant Deputy Minister, Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
    • Barbara Haidn · Senior Advisor, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
    and 3 more
    • Jacqueline Cuffley · Manager, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
    • Guillaume Belisle · Director, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
    • Matthew Fallon · Policy Analyst, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
    Ministry of Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED) - Seeking core funding support for Venture for Canada, and the renewal of the Student Work Placement Program and Innovative Work-Integrated Learning Initiatives. Read more

    Official report

  • Reported by Scott Stirrett · In-house (organization)

    • Ben Chin · Senior Advisor, Prime Minister's Office (PMO)
    • Bianca Hossain · Policy Advisor, Prime Minister's Office (PMO)
    • Tracy Gray · Member of Parliament, House of Commons
    • George Rae · Director, Finance Canada (FIN)
    and 2 more
    • Cassandra Millar · Policy Advisor, Finance Canada (FIN)
    • Nadia Kadri · Director of Policy, Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
    Ministry of Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED) - Seeking core funding support for Venture for Canada, and the renewal of the Student Work Placement Program and Innovative Work-Integrated Learning Initiatives. Read more

    Official report

  • Reported by Scott Stirrett · In-house (organization)

    • Brad Redekopp · Member of Parliament
    • Lisa Hepfner · Member of Parliament
    • Chamika Ailapperuma · Chief of Staff, Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency (CanNor)
    • Jibril Hussein · Senior Policy Advisor, House of Commons
    and 2 more
    • Shahad Khalladi · Deputy Director of Policy, Women and Gender Equality (WAGE)
    • Dunerci Caseres · Chief of Staff, Women and Gender Equality (WAGE)
    Ministry of Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED) - Seeking core funding support for Venture for Canada, and the renewal of the Student Work Placement Program and Innovative Work-Integrated Learning Initiatives. Read more

    Official report

  • Reported by Scott Stirrett · In-house (organization)

    Canada Economic Development Quebec Regions - Seeking support / consultation or financial support in order to launch an Entrepreneurship Through Acquisition Academy Program Read more

    Official report

  • Reported by Scott Stirrett · In-house (organization)

    • Luis Faria · Special Advisor, Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
    Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency - Seeking renewed partial funding from the agency to support the advancement of our Fellowship program.

    Official report

  • Reported by Scott Stirrett · In-house (organization)

    • Bineta Laly Ngom · Advisor, Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions
    • Mario Vendittoli · Director, Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions
    • Rondot Sylvie · Regional Director, Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions
    Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency - Seeking renewed partial funding from the agency to support the advancement of our Fellowship program.

    Official report

  • Reported by Scott Stirrett · In-house (organization)

    • Torrine Johnson · Regional Director, Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency (CanNor)

    Economic DevelopmentEducationEmployment and Training

    Official report

  • Reported by Scott Stirrett · In-house (organization)

    • Eddie Rutanga · Acting Director, Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA)

    Economic DevelopmentEmployment and Training

    Official report

  • Reported by Scott Stirrett · In-house (organization)

    • Tracy Gray · Member of Parliament, House of Commons

    Economic DevelopmentEmployment and Training

    Official report

  • Reported by Scott Stirrett · In-house (organization)

    • Etienne-Rene Massie · Associate Assistant Deputy Minister, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
    • Aline Dimitri · Director General, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
    • Muneeba Omar · Executive Director, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)

    Economic DevelopmentEmployment and TrainingSmall Business

    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.