Lobbying by University of Guelph: its registrations, its lobbyists, the bills it has named and every meeting it has reported with federal office holders since November 2021.
ConsultantIn effect since Jun 22, 2026Receives government funding
Consultant Claire Bragg of Crestview Strategy Inc.
Consultant lobbyists
Claire Bragg
Claire Bragg
Claire Bragg
Claire Bragg
Claire Bragg
Institutions they may lobby: Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC), Canada Foundation for Innovation, Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC), Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA), Canadian Heritage (PCH), Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR), Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC), Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC), Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev), Finance Canada (FIN), 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), National Research Council (NRC), Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC), Prime Minister's Office (PMO), Public Safety Canada (PS), Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC)
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Federal funding programs and initiatives related to critical infrastructure protection, emergency preparedness, and research security where agri-food sector expertise and university research capacity may contribute to government priorities.
Discussions surrounding the linkage between agri-food research and federal cybersecurity and emergency preparedness policy, including areas where university-led research findings may inform or support government objectives related to critical infrastructure resilience and food system continuity.
Federal grants, contributions, and financial benefits supporting agri-food security research capacity, food system vulnerability assessment, and university-led programs that advance Canada's National Food Security Strategy objectives.
Policies and programs related to agri-food security, food system resilience, and domestic food production capacity. The University of Guelph seeks to advance federal support for university-led research, training, and knowledge mobilization that contributes to implementation of the National Food Security Strategy and strengthens Canada's food supply chain.
Advocating for federal support, including dedicated student housing funding and program eligibility through the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC).
Engaging departmental officials and ministerial staff regarding changes to international student visa permits and impacts to the University.
Innovation, science and research funding through existing mechanisms including regional development agencies, strategic investment fund, tri-council funding and new strategic initiatives.
Jeff Waring · Assistant Deputy Minister, Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada (HICC)
Annie Geoffroy · Director General, Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada (HICC)
Advocating for federal support, including dedicated student housing funding and program eligibility through the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC).
Zachary Torok · Policy Advisor, Public Safety Canada (PS)
Joshua Mariampillai · Regional Advisor, Ontario, Public Safety Canada (PS)
Discussions surrounding the linkage between agri-food research and federal cybersecurity and emergency preparedness policy, including areas where university-led research findings may inform or support government objectives related to critical infrastructure resilience and food system continuity.Read more
Deyan Kostovski · Manager, Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada (HICC)
Advocating for federal support, including dedicated student housing funding and program eligibility through the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC).
Advocating for federal support, including dedicated student housing funding and program eligibility through the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC).
Sanjana Shah · Policy Advisor, Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada (HICC)
Advocating for federal support, including dedicated student housing funding and program eligibility through the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC).
Sanjana Shah · Policy advisor, Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada (HICC)
Advocating for federal support, including dedicated student housing funding and program eligibility through the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation.
Innovation, science and research funding through existing mechanisms including regional development agencies, strategic investment fund, tri-council funding and new strategic initiatives.Read more
Richard Cannings · Member of Parliament, House of Commons
Innovation, science and research funding through existing mechanisms including regional development agencies, strategic investment fund, tri-council funding and new strategic initiatives.Read more
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.
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