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.
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.
← LobbyingRegistrations 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)Hide details
- 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
SpreadsheetFiled by Scott Stirrett (52), Steven Wang (10).
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Reported by Scott Stirrett · In-house (organization)
- Stephanie Jackson · Director, Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
- Luis Faria · Special Advisor, Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
Economic DevelopmentEmployment and Training
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Reported by Scott Stirrett · In-house (organization)
- Bianca Hossain · Policy Advisor, Prime Minister's Office (PMO)
- Lauriane Songuissa-Moulangou · Parliamentary Secretary Assistant, Prime Minister's Office (PMO)
Economic DevelopmentEducationEmployment and Training
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Reported by Scott Stirrett · In-house (organization)
- Darren Hall · Policy Advisor, House of Commons
Economic DevelopmentEducation
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Reported by Scott Stirrett · In-house (organization)
- Stephen Kavanaugh · Senior Analyst, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
- Nora Robinson · Policy Analyst, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
Economic DevelopmentEducationEmployment and Training
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Reported by Scott Stirrett · In-house (organization)
- Marie-Chantale Bedard · Business Officer, Pacific Economic Development Canada (PacifiCan)
Economic DevelopmentEducationEmployment and Training
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Reported by Scott Stirrett · In-house (organization)
- Luis Faria · Special Advisor, Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
Economic DevelopmentEmployment and Training
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Reported by Scott Stirrett · In-house (organization)
- Adam Chambers · Member of Parliament
- Connor MacDonald · Policy Advisor, House of Commons
Economic DevelopmentEducationEmployment and Training
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Reported by Scott Stirrett · In-house (organization)
- Frances McRae · Deputy Minister, Women and Gender Equality (WAGE)
- Rhonda Fernandes · Director General, Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
Economic DevelopmentEducationEmployment and Training
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Reported by Scott Stirrett · In-house (organization)
- Mireille Légère · Senior Program Advisor, Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
EducationEmployment and Training
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Reported by Scott Stirrett · In-house (organization)
- Marie-Chantale Bedard · Business Officer, Pacific Economic Development Canada (PacifiCan)
Economic DevelopmentEmployment and Training
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Reported by Scott Stirrett · In-house (organization)
- Barbara Haidn · Senior Advisor, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
- Ben Chin · Senior Advisor, Prime Minister's Office (PMO)
- Olivier Quiron · Director, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
- Rhonda Fernandes · Director General, Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
and 1 moreShow fewer
- Frances McRae · Deputy Minister, Women and Gender Equality (WAGE)
Economic DevelopmentEducationEmployment and TrainingSmall Business
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Reported by Scott Stirrett · In-house (organization)
- Griffin Kelly · Director of Policy, Women and Gender Equality (WAGE)
- Douglas Wong · Senior Policy Advisor, Finance Canada (FIN)
- Farees Nathoo · Director, Finance Canada (FIN)
- Cassie Millar · Policy Assistant, Finance Canada (FIN)
and 2 moreShow fewer
- George Rae · Director, Finance Canada (FIN)
- Riley Schnurr · Deputy Director of Policy, Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
Economic DevelopmentEducationEmployment and Training
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Reported by Scott Stirrett · In-house (organization)
- Jalila Bendarhou · Director, Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
Economic Development
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Reported by Scott Stirrett · In-house (organization)
- Jason Pearman · Head of Research and Development, Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
Economic DevelopmentEmployment and Training
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Reported by Scott Stirrett · In-house (organization)
- Yaa Cole · Policy Analyst, Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
- Mylene Orsi · Manager, Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
- Luis Faria · Special Advisor, Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
- Jalila Bendarhou · Director, Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
Economic DevelopmentEmployment and Training
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Reported by Scott Stirrett · In-house (organization)
- Natalie Spagnuolo · Senior Policy Analyst, Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
Economic DevelopmentEmployment and Training
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Reported by Scott Stirrett · In-house (organization)
- Eliott Hewitt · Manager, Prairies Economic Development Canada (PrairiesCan)
Economic DevelopmentEmployment and Training
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Reported by Scott Stirrett · In-house (organization)
- Yaa Cole · Policy Analyst, Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
- Mylene Orsi · Manager, Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
- Luis Faria · Special Advisor, Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
- Jalila Bendarhou · Director, Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
Economic DevelopmentEmployment and Training
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Reported by Scott Stirrett · In-house (organization)
- Marie-Ève Harvey · Director General, Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions
- Jean-Philippe Brassard · Director General, Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions
Economic DevelopmentEmployment and TrainingSmall Business
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Reported by Scott Stirrett · In-house (organization)
- Dylan Glancy · Policy Officer, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
- Danielle Arsenault · Manager, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
- Sean McGowan · Consultant, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
- Andrew James · Director, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
Economic DevelopmentEmployment and TrainingSmall Business
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Reported by Scott Stirrett · In-house (organization)
- Jaime Wombolt · Account Officer & Business Development Officer, Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA)
Economic DevelopmentEmployment and TrainingSmall Business
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Reported by Scott Stirrett · In-house (organization)
- Barbara Haidn · Senior Advisor, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
- Olivier Quirion · Director, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
Economic DevelopmentEmployment and Training
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Reported by Scott Stirrett · In-house (organization)
- Etienne-Rene Massie · Associate Assistant Deputy Minister, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
Economic DevelopmentSmall Business
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Reported by Scott Stirrett · In-house (organization)
- Richelle Boit · Manager, Pacific Economic Development Canada (PacifiCan)
- Marie-Chantale Bedard · Business Officer, Pacific Economic Development Canada (PacifiCan)
- Michael Burridge · Senior Business Officer, Pacific Economic Development Canada (PacifiCan)
Economic DevelopmentEmployment and TrainingSmall Business
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Reported by Scott Stirrett · In-house (organization)
- Simon Kennedy · Deputy Minister, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
Economic DevelopmentEmployment and TrainingSmall Business
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.