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Lobbying by Council of Canadian Innovators: 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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Council of Canadian Innovators

Meetings this Parliament
18
With MPs
5
Since Nov 2021
35
Active registrations
1

Most recent reported meeting: Oct 21, 2026.

Who they meet

Since the current Parliament opened.

MPs

Institutions

  • House of Commons5
  • Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA)4
  • Prime Minister's Office (PMO)2
  • Global Affairs Canada (GAC)2
  • Finance Canada (FIN)2
  • Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)2
  • Senate of Canada1
  • Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)1

Registrations in effect

Consultant In effect since Oct 7, 2026 Receives government funding

Consultant Karen Moores of Town Advocacy

Consultant lobbyists

  • Karen Moores
  • Karen Moores

Institutions they may lobby: Accessibility Standards Canada, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC), Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA), Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC), CUSMA Secretariat, Canada Foundation for Innovation, Canada Infrastructure Bank, Canada Revenue Agency (CRA), Defence Construction Canada (DCC), Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC), Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC), Export Development Canada (EDC), 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), Invest in Canada Hub, National Defence (DND), Natural Resources Canada (NRCan), Prime Minister's Office (PMO), Privy Council Office (PCO), Public Safety Canada (PS), Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC), Rural Economic Development (Minister’s Office), Senate of Canada, Treasury Board Of Canada Secretariat (TBS)

What they're lobbying on (9)
  • Discussion on the intangible economy, the Scientific Research and Experimental Development (SR&ED) and economic growth as it relates to domestic expenditures for intellectual property filing, as well as a focus on small and medium-sized companies.
  • Defence & Security: advocate for a domestic-focused cybersecurity ecosystem that has Canadian companies at the centre of a national cybersecurity defence policy.
  • The Council of Canadian Innovators (CCI) is engaging with government officials to discuss the alignment between CCI’s priorities and the federal government’s efforts to foster innovation in Canada. These discussions focus on ensuring that government programs and policies effectively support high-growth Canadian technology firms and strengthen the country’s innovation ecosystem.
  • Advance discussions on policies and programs that advance prosperity and innovation in Atlantic Canada and beyond including procurement, productivity, healthtech, artifical intelligence, clean tech, skills, immigration and other topics of relevance to members.
  • Discuss trade and the impact of tariffs, as they relate to CCI members and policies, with officials - particularly as it relates to Atlantic Canada and/or other jurisdictions.
  • Discuss Atlantic Canadian global trade opportunities relevant to CCI members and emerging regional opportunities (particularly in defence and aerospace) with officials.
  • Raise the profile of the Council of Canadian Innovators (CCI), and our members, in Atlantic Canada to relevant decision makers; coordinate meetings for our Atlantic members.
  • Coordinate events and meetings related to the Canada - US relationship.
  • Pursue funding to support Atlantic regional initiatives and capacity building.

Registration 931043-375967-21. Look it up in the official Registry

Reported meetings

Spreadsheet
  • Reported by Karen Moores · Consultant

    Raise the profile of the Council of Canadian Innovators (CCI), and our members, in Atlantic Canada to relevant decision makers; coordinate meetings for our Atlantic members. Read more

    Advance discussions on policies and programs that advance prosperity and innovation in Atlantic Canada and beyond including procurement, productivity, healthtech, artifical intelligence, clean tech, skills, immigration and other topics of relevance to members.

    The Council of Canadian Innovators (CCI) is engaging with government officials to discuss the alignment between CCI’s priorities and the federal government’s efforts to foster innovation in Canada. These discussions focus on ensuring that government programs and policies effectively support high-growth Canadian technology firms and strengthen the country’s innovation ecosystem.

    Discuss Atlantic Canadian global trade opportunities relevant to CCI members and emerging regional opportunities (particularly in defence and aerospace) with officials.

    Official report

  • Reported by Karen Moores · Consultant

    • Alan MacDonald · Director, Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA)
    Raise the profile of the Council of Canadian Innovators (CCI), and our members, in Atlantic Canada to relevant decision makers; coordinate meetings for our Atlantic members. Read more

    The Council of Canadian Innovators (CCI) is engaging with government officials to discuss the alignment between CCI’s priorities and the federal government’s efforts to foster innovation in Canada. These discussions focus on ensuring that government programs and policies effectively support high-growth Canadian technology firms and strengthen the country’s innovation ecosystem.

    Advance discussions on policies and programs that advance prosperity and innovation in Atlantic Canada and beyond including procurement, productivity, healthtech, artifical intelligence, clean tech, skills, immigration and other topics of relevance to members.

    Discuss Atlantic Canadian global trade opportunities relevant to CCI members and emerging regional opportunities (particularly in defence and aerospace) with officials.

    Official report

  • Reported by Karen Moores · Consultant

    • François-Philippe Champagne · Minister of Finance, Finance Canada (FIN)
    • Tom Osborne · Member of Parliament
    • Mirka Roy-Guay · National Events Coordinator, Finance Canada (FIN)
    • Audrey Milette · Director of Communications., Finance Canada (FIN)
    and 1 more
    • Morgan McCullogh · Director of Operations, Finance Canada (FIN)
    Raise the profile of the Council of Canadian Innovators (CCI), and our members, in Atlantic Canada to relevant decision makers; coordinate meetings for our Atlantic members. Read more

    Advance discussions on policies and programs that advance prosperity and innovation in Atlantic Canada and beyond including procurement, productivity, healthtech, artifical intelligence, clean tech, skills, immigration and other topics of relevance to members.

    The Council of Canadian Innovators (CCI) is engaging with government officials to discuss the alignment between CCI’s priorities and the federal government’s efforts to foster innovation in Canada. These discussions focus on ensuring that government programs and policies effectively support high-growth Canadian technology firms and strengthen the country’s innovation ecosystem.

    Discuss Atlantic Canadian global trade opportunities relevant to CCI members and emerging regional opportunities (particularly in defence and aerospace) with officials.

    Defence & Security: advocate for a domestic-focused cybersecurity ecosystem that has Canadian companies at the centre of a national cybersecurity defence policy.

    Official report

  • Reported by Karen Moores · Consultant

    • Alfred Burgesson · Senior Advisor, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
    Advance discussions on policies and programs that advance prosperity and innovation in Atlantic Canada and beyond including procurement, productivity, healthtech, artifical intelligence, clean tech, skills, immigration and other topics of relevance to members. Read more

    Raise the profile of the Council of Canadian Innovators (CCI), and our members, in Atlantic Canada to relevant decision makers; coordinate meetings for our Atlantic members.

    The Council of Canadian Innovators (CCI) is engaging with government officials to discuss the alignment between CCI’s priorities and the federal government’s efforts to foster innovation in Canada. These discussions focus on ensuring that government programs and policies effectively support high-growth Canadian technology firms and strengthen the country’s innovation ecosystem.

    Official report

  • Reported by Karen Moores · Consultant

    • Morgan McCullough · Operations and Regional Affairs, Finance Canada (FIN)
    Raise the profile of the Council of Canadian Innovators (CCI), and our members, in Atlantic Canada to relevant decision makers; coordinate meetings for our Atlantic members. Read more

    Advance discussions on policies and programs that advance prosperity and innovation in Atlantic Canada and beyond including procurement, productivity, healthtech, artifical intelligence, clean tech, skills, immigration and other topics of relevance to members.

    The Council of Canadian Innovators (CCI) is engaging with government officials to discuss the alignment between CCI’s priorities and the federal government’s efforts to foster innovation in Canada. These discussions focus on ensuring that government programs and policies effectively support high-growth Canadian technology firms and strengthen the country’s innovation ecosystem.

    Official report

  • Reported by Karen Moores · Consultant

    The Council of Canadian Innovators (CCI) is engaging with government officials to discuss the alignment between CCI’s priorities and the federal government’s efforts to foster innovation in Canada. These discussions focus on ensuring that government programs and policies effectively support high-growth Canadian technology firms and strengthen the country’s innovation ecosystem. Read more

    Raise the profile of the Council of Canadian Innovators (CCI), and our members, in Atlantic Canada to relevant decision makers; coordinate meetings for our Atlantic members.

    Official report

  • Reported by Karen Moores · Consultant

    • Harry Burton · Regional Advisor, Prime Minister's Office (PMO)
    Raise the profile of the Council of Canadian Innovators (CCI), and our members, in Atlantic Canada to relevant decision makers; coordinate meetings for our Atlantic members. Read more

    Discuss trade and the impact of tariffs, as they relate to CCI members and policies, with officials - particularly as it relates to Atlantic Canada and/or other jurisdictions.

    Advance discussions on policies and programs that advance prosperity and innovation in Atlantic Canada and beyond including procurement, productivity, healthtech, artifical intelligence, clean tech, skills, immigration and other topics of relevance to members.

    The Council of Canadian Innovators (CCI) is engaging with government officials to discuss the alignment between CCI’s priorities and the federal government’s efforts to foster innovation in Canada. These discussions focus on ensuring that government programs and policies effectively support high-growth Canadian technology firms and strengthen the country’s innovation ecosystem.

    Discuss Atlantic Canadian global trade opportunities relevant to CCI members and emerging regional opportunities (particularly in defence and aerospace) with officials.

    Defence & Security: advocate for a domestic-focused cybersecurity ecosystem that has Canadian companies at the centre of a national cybersecurity defence policy.

    Official report

  • Reported by Karen Moores · Consultant

    Raise the profile of the Council of Canadian Innovators (CCI), and our members, in Atlantic Canada to relevant decision makers; coordinate meetings for our Atlantic members. Read more

    The Council of Canadian Innovators (CCI) is engaging with government officials to discuss the alignment between CCI’s priorities and the federal government’s efforts to foster innovation in Canada. These discussions focus on ensuring that government programs and policies effectively support high-growth Canadian technology firms and strengthen the country’s innovation ecosystem.

    Advance discussions on policies and programs that advance prosperity and innovation in Atlantic Canada and beyond including procurement, productivity, healthtech, artifical intelligence, clean tech, skills, immigration and other topics of relevance to members.

    Discuss Atlantic Canadian global trade opportunities relevant to CCI members and emerging regional opportunities (particularly in defence and aerospace) with officials.

    Discuss trade and the impact of tariffs, as they relate to CCI members and policies, with officials - particularly as it relates to Atlantic Canada and/or other jurisdictions.

    Official report

  • Reported by Karen Moores · Consultant

    • Iris Petten · Senator, Senate of Canada
    Raise the profile of the Council of Canadian Innovators (CCI), and our members, in Atlantic Canada to relevant decision makers; coordinate meetings for our Atlantic members. Read more

    Advance discussions on policies and programs that advance prosperity and innovation in Atlantic Canada and beyond including procurement, productivity, healthtech, artifical intelligence, clean tech, skills, immigration and other topics of relevance to members.

    The Council of Canadian Innovators (CCI) is engaging with government officials to discuss the alignment between CCI’s priorities and the federal government’s efforts to foster innovation in Canada. These discussions focus on ensuring that government programs and policies effectively support high-growth Canadian technology firms and strengthen the country’s innovation ecosystem.

    Discuss Atlantic Canadian global trade opportunities relevant to CCI members and emerging regional opportunities (particularly in defence and aerospace) with officials.

    Official report

  • Reported by Karen Moores · Consultant

    • Diakarian-Tarak Diallo · Conseiller régional pour le Québec et le Canada Atlantique – Regional Advisor for Quebec and Atlantic Canada Cabinet du Ministre de l'Intelligence ar, Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
    Raise the profile of the Council of Canadian Innovators (CCI), and our members, in Atlantic Canada to relevant decision makers; coordinate meetings for our Atlantic members. Read more

    Advance discussions on policies and programs that advance prosperity and innovation in Atlantic Canada and beyond including procurement, productivity, healthtech, artifical intelligence, clean tech, skills, immigration and other topics of relevance to members.

    Official report

  • Reported by Karen Moores · Consultant

    • Kelsey Lane · Kelsey Lane, Director of Strategic Initiiatives, Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA)
    Discuss Atlantic Canadian global trade opportunities relevant to CCI members and emerging regional opportunities (particularly in defence and aerospace) with officials. Read more

    Raise the profile of the Council of Canadian Innovators (CCI), and our members, in Atlantic Canada to relevant decision makers; coordinate meetings for our Atlantic members.

    Advance discussions on policies and programs that advance prosperity and innovation in Atlantic Canada and beyond including procurement, productivity, healthtech, artifical intelligence, clean tech, skills, immigration and other topics of relevance to members.

    The Council of Canadian Innovators (CCI) is engaging with government officials to discuss the alignment between CCI’s priorities and the federal government’s efforts to foster innovation in Canada. These discussions focus on ensuring that government programs and policies effectively support high-growth Canadian technology firms and strengthen the country’s innovation ecosystem.

    Official report

  • Reported by Karen Moores · Consultant

    • Diarkaria-Taran Diallo · Regional Advisor for Quebec and Atlantic Canada, Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
    Advance discussions on policies and programs that advance prosperity and innovation in Atlantic Canada and beyond including procurement, productivity, healthtech, artifical intelligence, clean tech, skills, immigration and other topics of relevance to members. Read more

    Raise the profile of the Council of Canadian Innovators (CCI), and our members, in Atlantic Canada to relevant decision makers; coordinate meetings for our Atlantic members.

    The Council of Canadian Innovators (CCI) is engaging with government officials to discuss the alignment between CCI’s priorities and the federal government’s efforts to foster innovation in Canada. These discussions focus on ensuring that government programs and policies effectively support high-growth Canadian technology firms and strengthen the country’s innovation ecosystem.

    Official report

  • Reported by Karen Moores · Consultant

    • David McNil · Senior Advisor, Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA)
    Advance discussions on policies and programs that advance prosperity and innovation in Atlantic Canada and beyond including procurement, productivity, healthtech, artifical intelligence, clean tech, skills, immigration and other topics of relevance to members. Read more

    Raise the profile of the Council of Canadian Innovators (CCI), and our members, in Atlantic Canada to relevant decision makers; coordinate meetings for our Atlantic members.

    Official report

  • Reported by Karen Moores · Consultant

    • Gaétan Malette · Member of Parliament
    • Greg McLean · Member of Parliament
    • Graham O'Brien · Economic Growth Council Advisor, House of Commons
    Raise the profile of the Council of Canadian Innovators (CCI), and our members, in Atlantic Canada to relevant decision makers; coordinate meetings for our Atlantic members. Read more

    The Council of Canadian Innovators (CCI) is engaging with government officials to discuss the alignment between CCI’s priorities and the federal government’s efforts to foster innovation in Canada. These discussions focus on ensuring that government programs and policies effectively support high-growth Canadian technology firms and strengthen the country’s innovation ecosystem.

    Discuss Atlantic Canadian global trade opportunities relevant to CCI members and emerging regional opportunities (particularly in defence and aerospace) with officials.

    Official report

  • Reported by Karen Moores · Consultant

    • Pratima Rao · Deputy Director, Global Affairs Canada (GAC)
    The Council of Canadian Innovators (CCI) is engaging with government officials to discuss the alignment between CCI’s priorities and the federal government’s efforts to foster innovation in Canada. These discussions focus on ensuring that government programs and policies effectively support high-growth Canadian technology firms and strengthen the country’s innovation ecosystem. Read more

    Advance discussions on policies and programs that advance prosperity and innovation in Atlantic Canada and beyond including procurement, productivity, healthtech, artifical intelligence, clean tech, skills, immigration and other topics of relevance to members.

    Official report

  • Reported by Karen Moores · Consultant

    • David Lametti · Principal Secretary, Prime Minister's Office (PMO)
    Raise the profile of the Council of Canadian Innovators (CCI), and our members, in Atlantic Canada to relevant decision makers; coordinate meetings for our Atlantic members. Read more

    Advance discussions on policies and programs that advance prosperity and innovation in Atlantic Canada and beyond including procurement, productivity, healthtech, artifical intelligence, clean tech, skills, immigration and other topics of relevance to members.

    The Council of Canadian Innovators (CCI) is engaging with government officials to discuss the alignment between CCI’s priorities and the federal government’s efforts to foster innovation in Canada. These discussions focus on ensuring that government programs and policies effectively support high-growth Canadian technology firms and strengthen the country’s innovation ecosystem.

    Official report

  • Reported by Karen Moores · Consultant

    • Allison Catmur · Trade Commissioner with Global Affairs Canada's Regional Office of the Atlantic, Global Affairs Canada (GAC)
    • Stéphane Crépeau - · Trade Commissioner responsible for the Aerospace, Defence, Security and Ocean Technologies, Global Affairs Canada (GAC)
    Discuss Atlantic Canadian global trade opportunities relevant to CCI members and emerging regional opportunities (particularly in defence and aerospace) with officials. Read more

    Advance discussions on policies and programs that advance prosperity and innovation in Atlantic Canada including procurement, productivity, healthtech, artifical intelligence, clean tech, skills, immigration and other topics of relevance to members.

    Official report

  • Reported by Karen Moores · Consultant

    • David Boland · Vice-President, Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA)
    Raise the profile of the Council of Canadian Innovators (CCI), and our members, in Atlantic Canada to relevant decision makers; coordinate meetings for our Atlantic members. Read more

    Discuss trade and the impact of tariffs, as they relate to CCI members and policies, with officials - particularly as it relates to Atlantic Canada.

    Advance discussions on policies and programs that advance prosperity and innovation in Atlantic Canada including procurement, productivity, healthtech, artifical intelligence, clean tech, skills, immigration and other topics of relevance to members.

    Official report

  • Reported by Karen Moores · Consultant

    • David Boland · Vice President, Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA)
    Discuss trade and the impact of tariffs, as they relate to CCI members and policies, with officials - particularly as it relates to Atlantic Canada. Read more

    Raise the profile of the Council of Canadian Innovators (CCI), and our members, in Atlantic Canada to relevant decision makers; coordinate meetings for our Atlantic members.

    Advance discussions on policies and programs that advance prosperity and innovation in Atlantic Canada including procurement, productivity, healthtech, artifical intelligence, clean tech, skills, immigration and other topics of relevance to members.

    Official report

  • Reported by Karen Moores · Consultant

    • David Boland · Vice-President, Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA)
    Discuss trade and the impact of tariffs, as they relate to CCI members and policies, with officials - particularly as it relates to Atlantic Canada. Read more

    Raise the profile of the Council of Canadian Innovators (CCI), and our members, in Atlantic Canada to relevant decision makers; coordinate meetings for our Atlantic members.

    Official report

  • Reported by Karen Moores · Consultant

    • Elizabeth Beckett · Director General, Regional Operations for Atlantic Canada, Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA)
    Advance discussions on policies and programs that advance prosperity and innovation in Atlantic Canada including procurement, productivity, healthtech, artifical intelligence, clean tech, skills, immigration and other topics of relevance to members. Read more

    Discuss trade and the impact of tariffs, as they relate to CCI members and policies, with officials - particularly as it relates to Atlantic Canada.

    Official report

  • Reported by Karen Moores · Consultant

    • Dave Boland · Vice-President, Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA)
    Discuss trade and the impact of tariffs, as they relate to CCI members and policies, with officials - particularly as it relates to Atlantic Canada. Read more

    Raise the profile of the Council of Canadian Innovators (CCI), and our members, in Atlantic Canada to relevant decision makers; coordinate meetings for our Atlantic members.

    Advance discussions on policies and programs that advance prosperity and innovation in Atlantic Canada including procurement, productivity, healthtech, artifical intelligence, clean tech, skills, immigration and other topics of relevance to members.

    Official report

  • Reported by Karen Moores · Consultant

    • Rick Perkins · Member of Parliament, House of Commons
    Raise the profile of the Council of Canadian Innovators (CCI), and our members, in Atlantic Canada to relevant decision makers; coordinate meetings for our Atlantic members. Read more

    Official report

  • Reported by Karen Moores · Consultant

    • Rick Perkins · Member of Parliament, House of Commons
    Coordinate events and meetings related to the Canada - US relationship. Read more

    Reverse and/or modify recently capital gains changes implemented in June 2024.

    Discuss trade and the impact of tariffs, as they relate to CCI members and policies, with officials - particularly as it relates to Atlantic Canada.

    Raise the profile of the Council of Canadian Innovators (CCI), and our members, in Atlantic Canada to relevant decision makers; coordinate meetings for our Atlantic members.

    Advance discussions on policies and programs that advance prosperity and innovation in Atlantic Canada including procurement, productivity, healthtech, artifical intelligence, clean tech, skills, immigration and other topics of relevance to members.

    Official report

  • Reported by Karen Moores · Consultant

    • Dave Boland · Vice-President, Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA)
    Advance discussions on policies and programs that advance prosperity and innovation in Atlantic Canada including procurement, productivity, healthtech, artifical intelligence, clean tech, skills, immigration and other topics of relevance to members. Read more

    Discuss trade and the impact of tariffs, as they relate to CCI members and policies, with officials - particularly as it relates to Atlantic Canada.

    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.