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Lobbying by Open Text Corporation: 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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Corporation

Open Text Corporation

Meetings this Parliament
17
With MPs
0
Since Nov 2021
26
Active registrations
1

Most recent reported meeting: Sep 2, 2026.

Registrations in effect

In-house (corporation) In effect since Apr 20, 2026

Filed by Ayman Antoun, Chief Executive Office

Lobbyists

  • Christina Bilyk · Director Global Government Relations
  • Michael Acedo · Chief Legal Officer
  • Scott Bradley · Vice President Government Relations Former public office holder

    Formerly Special Assistant, Minister's Office, Public Works and Government Services Canada (1996–1997)

    Formerly Special Assistant, Minister's Office, Health Canada (1994–1996)

  • Shannon Bell · EVP and Chief Data Officer

Institutions they may lobby: Communications Security Establishment Canada (CSEC), Finance Canada (FIN), Global Affairs Canada (GAC), House of Commons, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED), National Defence (DND), National Research Council (NRC), Prime Minister's Office (PMO), Privy Council Office (PCO), Public Safety Canada (PS), Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC), Shared Services Canada (SSC), Treasury Board Of Canada Secretariat (TBS)

What they're lobbying on (7)
  • Discussions related to international partnerships and Government of Canada global trade objectives.
  • Discussions related to International Business Development utilizing Canada's Trade Commissioner Service and supporting Government agencies.
  • Discussions related to Canadian investment and research & development partnership opportunities.
  • Discussions related to Government of Canada Digital Transformation initiatives and data modernization strategy.
  • Discussions related to the development of Secure Canada Data, AI and Cyber capabilities in support of Government of Canada National Economic and Security objectives
  • Consultation and discussion related to Canada's Compute AI Strategy
  • Ongoing dialogue in support of Canada's global efforts on AI leadership, including working with multilateral organizations such as the G7 in developing AI policies and AI adoption strategies for public sector and enterprise.

Registration 936629-373618-8. Look it up in the official Registry

Reported meetings

Spreadsheet

Filed by Mark Barrenechea (9), Ayman Antoun (9), James McGourlay (8).

  • Reported by Ayman Antoun · In-house (corporation)

    • Tyler Freeman · Policy Advisor, Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
    • Wilder Walker-Stewart · Director of Policy, Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC)
    Discussions related to Government of Canada Digital Transformation initiatives and data modernization strategy.

    Official report

  • Reported by Ayman Antoun · In-house (corporation)

    • Tim Logan · Senior Policy Advisor, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
    Discussions related to Canadian investment and research & development partnership opportunities. Read more

    Discussions related to international partnerships and Government of Canada global trade objectives.

    Official report

  • Reported by Ayman Antoun · In-house (corporation)

    • Teresa D'Andrea · Assistant Deputy Minister, Shared Services Canada (SSC)
    Discussions related to the development of Secure Canada Data, AI and Cyber capabilities in support of Government of Canada National Economic and Security objectives Read more

    Discussions related to Government of Canada Digital Transformation initiatives and data modernization strategy.

    Official report

  • Reported by Ayman Antoun · In-house (corporation)

    • Darcy Pierlot · Chief Technology Officer, Shared Services Canada (SSC)
    Discussions related to Government of Canada Digital Transformation initiatives and data modernization strategy. Read more

    Discussions related to the development of Secure Canada Data, AI and Cyber capabilities in support of Government of Canada National Economic and Security objectives

    Official report

  • Reported by Ayman Antoun · In-house (corporation)

    • Mark Schaan · Associate Deputy Minister, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
    • Charles Vincent · Senior Assistant Deputy Minister, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
    • Paul Moen · Chief of Staff, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
    Discussions related to international partnerships and Government of Canada global trade objectives. Read more

    Discussions related to Government of Canada Digital Transformation initiatives and data modernization strategy.

    Discussions related to the development of Secure Canada Data, AI and Cyber capabilities in support of Government of Canada National Economic and Security objectives

    Discussions related to Canadian investment and research & development partnership opportunities.

    Official report

  • Reported by Ayman Antoun · In-house (corporation)

    • Niloo Boroun · Director of International Policy, Finance Canada (FIN)
    Discussions related to international partnerships and Government of Canada global trade objectives. Read more

    Discussions related to Canadian investment and research & development partnership opportunities.

    Official report

  • Reported by Ayman Antoun · In-house (corporation)

    • Anson Duran · Senior Policy Director, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
    Ongoing dialogue in support of Canada's global efforts on AI leadership, including working with multilateral organizations such as the G7 in developing AI policies and AI adoption strategies for public sector and enterprise. Read more

    Official report

  • Reported by Ayman Antoun · In-house (corporation)

    • Mathew Hall · Senior Global Affairs Advisor, Prime Minister's Office (PMO)
    Discussions related to International Business Development utilizing Canada's Trade Commissioner Service and supporting Government agencies. Read more

    Discussions related to international partnerships and Government of Canada global trade objectives.

    Official report

  • Reported by Ayman Antoun · In-house (corporation)

    • Tim Logan · Senior Policy Advisor, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
    Discussions related to Canadian investment and research & development partnership opportunities. Read more

    Ongoing dialogue in support of Canada's global efforts on AI leadership, including working with multilateral organizations such as the G7 in developing AI policies and AI adoption strategies for public sector and enterprise.

    Official report

  • Reported by James McGourlay · In-house (corporation)

    • Rajiv Gupta · Associate Head, Communications Security Establishment Canada (CSEC)
    Discussions related to Canadian investment and research & development partnership opportunities.

    Official report

  • Reported by James McGourlay · In-house (corporation)

    • Raj Thuppal · Executive Vice-President, Shared Services Canada (SSC)
    • Darcy Pierlot · Chief Technology Officer, Shared Services Canada (SSC)
    • Shannon Archibald · Senior ADM, Hosting Services Branch, Shared Services Canada (SSC)
    Discussions related to Canadian investment and research & development partnership opportunities.

    Official report

  • Reported by James McGourlay · In-house (corporation)

    • Charles Vincent · Assistant Deputy Minister, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
    Discussions related to Canadian investment and research & development partnership opportunities.

    Official report

  • Reported by James McGourlay · In-house (corporation)

    • Wilder Walker-Stewart · Policy Director, Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC)
    • Whitney McDiarmid · Policy Officer, Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC)
    Discussions related to Canadian investment and research & development partnership opportunities.

    Official report

  • Reported by James McGourlay · In-house (corporation)

    • Conor Lewis · Policy Advisor, National Defence (DND)
    Discussions related to Canadian investment and research & development partnership opportunities.

    Official report

  • Reported by James McGourlay · In-house (corporation)

    • Michael Paramathasan · Policy Advisor, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
    Discussions related to Canadian investment and research & development partnership opportunities.

    Official report

  • Reported by James McGourlay · In-house (corporation)

    • Scott Jones · President, Shared Services Canada (SSC)
    • Raj Thuppal · Executive Vice-President, Shared Services Canada (SSC)
    Discussions related to Government of Canada Digital Transformation initiatives and data modernization strategy.

    Official report

  • Reported by James McGourlay · In-house (corporation)

    • Scott Jones · President, Shared Services Canada (SSC)
    • Raj Thuppal · Executive Vice-President, Shared Services Canada (SSC)
    Discussions related to Government of Canada Digital Transformation initiatives and data modernization strategy.

    Official report

  • Reported by Mark Barrenechea · In-house (corporation)

    • Francis Bilodeau · Senior Assistant Deputy Minister, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
    • Charles Vincent · Assistant Deputy Minister, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
    Consultation and discussion related to Canada's Compute AI Strategy

    Official report

  • Reported by Mark Barrenechea · In-house (corporation)

    • Charles Vincent · Assistant Deputy Minister, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
    • Jean-Philippe Lapointe · Director General, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
    Consultation and discussion related to Canada's Compute AI Strategy

    Official report

  • Reported by Mark Barrenechea · In-house (corporation)

    • Francis Bilodeau · Senior Assistant Deputy Minister, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
    • Charles Vincent · Assistant Deputy Minister, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
    Consultation and discussion related to Canada's Compute AI Strategy Read more

    Ongoing dialogue in support of Canada's global efforts on AI leadership, including working with multilateral organizations such as the G7 in developing AI policies and AI adoption strategies for public sector and enterprise.

    Official report

  • Reported by Mark Barrenechea · In-house (corporation)

    • Nipun Vats · Assistant Deputy Minister, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
    • Jean-Philippe Lapointe · Director General, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)

    Economic DevelopmentResearch and DevelopmentScience and Technology

    Official report

  • Reported by Mark Barrenechea · In-house (corporation)

    • Mitch Davies · Senior Assistant Deputy Minister, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
    • Simon Kennedy · Deputy Minister, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)

    Economic DevelopmentResearch and Development

    Official report

  • Reported by Mark Barrenechea · In-house (corporation)

    • Jaxson Khan · Senior Policy Advisor, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)

    Science and Technology

    Official report

  • Reported by Mark Barrenechea · In-house (corporation)

    Economic DevelopmentResearch and Development

    Official report

  • Reported by Mark Barrenechea · In-house (corporation)

    • Ryan Huard · Executive Director, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)

    Economic Development

    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.