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Lobbying by Quantum Industry 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

Quantum Industry Canada

Meetings this Parliament
13
With MPs
0
Since Nov 2021
13
Active registrations
1

Most recent reported meeting: Sep 1, 2026.

Registrations in effect

In-house (organization) In effect since Oct 8, 2026 Receives government funding

Filed by Sean Lee, Acting Chief Executive Officer

Lobbyists

  • Lisa Lambert · Special Advisor
  • Philip Lafrance · Manager, Sector Development & Operations
  • Sean Lee · Acting CEO Former public office holder

    Formerly Innovation Officer, International Trade, Department of Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development (2013–2014)

    Formerly Policy Analyst, International Trade, Department of Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development (2011–2013)

Institutions they may lobby: Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA), Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC), CUSMA Secretariat, Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions, Canada Foundation for Innovation, Canadian Coast Guard (CCG), Canadian Commercial Corporation (CCC), Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency (CanNor), Canadian Security Intelligence Service (CSIS), Canadian Space Agency (CSA), Defence Construction Canada (DCC), Export Development Canada (EDC), Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario, Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev), Finance Canada (FIN), Global Affairs Canada (GAC), House of Commons, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED), Invest in Canada Hub, National Defence (DND), National Research Council (NRC), Natural Resources Canada (NRCan), Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC), Pacific Economic Development Canada (PacifiCan), Prairies Economic Development Canada (PrairiesCan), Prime Minister's Office (PMO), Privy Council Office (PCO), Public Safety Canada (PS), Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC), Senate of Canada, Shared Services Canada (SSC), Treasury Board Of Canada Secretariat (TBS)

What they're lobbying on (4)
  • Title: Securing multi-year funding for Quantum Industry Canada to advance its mission. Description: Engagement with federal officials regarding multi-year funding to enable Quantum Industry Canada (QIC) to advance its mission and deliver benefits for Canada. QIC is seeking resources to support Canada’s quantum ambitions, help translate the country’s strengths in quantum technologies into economic and strategic advantage, and contribute to the effective delivery of key federal strategies and priorities related to quantum, defence, security, and economic growth.
  • Title: Canada’s Defence Industrial Strategy, with respect to quantum and related advanced dual-use technologies. Description: Engagement with federal officials regarding the development and implementation of Canada’s Defence Industrial Strategy as it relates to strategic dual-use technologies, including quantum technologies. Discussions may include the role of Canadian industry in defence supply chains, approaches to industrial capability development, procurement and innovation mechanisms suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises, alignment with allied defence frameworks, and policies and programs intended to strengthen domestic industrial capacity, resilience, and export readiness in support of Canada’s defence and security objectives.
  • Title: Canada’s National Quantum Strategy, with respect to governance, implementation, funding mechanisms, and industry engagement. Description: Engagement with federal officials regarding the implementation and evolution of Canada’s National Quantum Strategy (NQS), including its coordination across departments and agencies, alignment with economic security and industrial policy objectives, and the design of programs intended to support commercialization, industrialization, workforce development, and adoption of quantum technologies. Discussions may include the role of industry, mechanisms to improve deployment and procurement pathways, programs and policy changes needed to support the NQS missions, and alignment with allied quantum strategies and international partnerships.
  • Title: Department of National Defence and Canadian Armed Forces Quantum Science and Technology Strategy Implementation Plan (Quantum 2030), with respect to capability development, procurement, and industry participation. Description: Engagement with federal officials concerning the implementation of Quantum 2030, including priorities for quantum and quantum-secure technologies and their supply chains. Discussions may address pathways for Canadian industry participation, alignment of research, development, and demonstration activities with defence needs, mechanisms to support dual-use technologies, and approaches to testing, validation, and early adoption of quantum capabilities within defence and security contexts, in coordination with trusted allies.

Registration 965742-384530-4. Look it up in the official Registry

Reported meetings

Spreadsheet

Filed by Lisa Lambert (9), Sean Lee (4).

  • Reported by Sean Lee · In-house (organization)

    • Anushka Kurian · Director of Policy, Minister of Artificial Intelligence, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
    Title: Securing multi-year funding for Quantum Industry Canada to advance its mission. Description: Engagement with federal officials regarding multi-year funding to enable Quantum Industry Canada (QIC) to advance its mission and deliver benefits for Canada. QIC is seeking resources to support Canada’s quantum ambitions, help translate the country’s strengths in quantum technologies into economic and strategic advantage, and contribute to the effective delivery of key federal strategies and priorities related to quantum, defence, security, and economic growth. Read more

    Title: Canada’s National Quantum Strategy, with respect to governance, implementation, funding mechanisms, and industry engagement. Description: Engagement with federal officials regarding the implementation and evolution of Canada’s National Quantum Strategy (NQS), including its coordination across departments and agencies, alignment with economic security and industrial policy objectives, and the design of programs intended to support commercialization, industrialization, workforce development, and adoption of quantum technologies. Discussions may include the role of industry, mechanisms to improve deployment and procurement pathways, programs and policy changes needed to support the NQS missions, and alignment with allied quantum strategies and international partnerships.

    Official report

  • Reported by Sean Lee · In-house (organization)

    • Anushka Kurian · Director of Policy, Minister of Artificial Intelligence, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
    Title: Canada’s National Quantum Strategy, with respect to governance, implementation, funding mechanisms, and industry engagement. Description: Engagement with federal officials regarding the implementation and evolution of Canada’s National Quantum Strategy (NQS), including its coordination across departments and agencies, alignment with economic security and industrial policy objectives, and the design of programs intended to support commercialization, industrialization, workforce development, and adoption of quantum technologies. Discussions may include the role of industry, mechanisms to improve deployment and procurement pathways, programs and policy changes needed to support the NQS missions, and alignment with allied quantum strategies and international partnerships. Read more

    Title: Securing multi-year funding for Quantum Industry Canada to advance its mission. Description: Engagement with federal officials regarding multi-year funding to enable Quantum Industry Canada (QIC) to advance its mission and deliver benefits for Canada. QIC is seeking resources to support Canada’s quantum ambitions, help translate the country’s strengths in quantum technologies into economic and strategic advantage, and contribute to the effective delivery of key federal strategies and priorities related to quantum, defence, security, and economic growth.

    Official report

  • Reported by Sean Lee · In-house (organization)

    • Anushka Kurian · Director of Policy, Minister of Artificial Intelligence, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
    Title: Canada’s Defence Industrial Strategy, with respect to quantum and related advanced dual-use technologies. Description: Engagement with federal officials regarding the development and implementation of Canada’s Defence Industrial Strategy as it relates to strategic dual-use technologies, including quantum technologies. Discussions may include the role of Canadian industry in defence supply chains, approaches to industrial capability development, procurement and innovation mechanisms suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises, alignment with allied defence frameworks, and policies and programs intended to strengthen domestic industrial capacity, resilience, and export readiness in support of Canada’s defence and security objectives. Read more

    Title: Canada’s National Quantum Strategy, with respect to governance, implementation, funding mechanisms, and industry engagement. Description: Engagement with federal officials regarding the implementation and evolution of Canada’s National Quantum Strategy (NQS), including its coordination across departments and agencies, alignment with economic security and industrial policy objectives, and the design of programs intended to support commercialization, industrialization, workforce development, and adoption of quantum technologies. Discussions may include the role of industry, mechanisms to improve deployment and procurement pathways, programs and policy changes needed to support the NQS missions, and alignment with allied quantum strategies and international partnerships.

    Title: Securing multi-year funding for Quantum Industry Canada to advance its mission. Description: Engagement with federal officials regarding multi-year funding to enable Quantum Industry Canada (QIC) to advance its mission and deliver benefits for Canada. QIC is seeking resources to support Canada’s quantum ambitions, help translate the country’s strengths in quantum technologies into economic and strategic advantage, and contribute to the effective delivery of key federal strategies and priorities related to quantum, defence, security, and economic growth.

    Official report

  • Reported by Sean Lee · In-house (organization)

    • Nipun Vats · Assistant Deputy Minister, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
    • Michael Rosenblatt · Director, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
    Title: Securing multi-year funding for Quantum Industry Canada to advance its mission. Description: Engagement with federal officials regarding multi-year funding to enable Quantum Industry Canada (QIC) to advance its mission and deliver benefits for Canada. QIC is seeking resources to support Canada’s quantum ambitions, help translate the country’s strengths in quantum technologies into economic and strategic advantage, and contribute to the effective delivery of key federal strategies and priorities related to quantum, defence, security, and economic growth. Read more

    Title: Canada’s National Quantum Strategy, with respect to governance, implementation, funding mechanisms, and industry engagement. Description: Engagement with federal officials regarding the implementation and evolution of Canada’s National Quantum Strategy (NQS), including its coordination across departments and agencies, alignment with economic security and industrial policy objectives, and the design of programs intended to support commercialization, industrialization, workforce development, and adoption of quantum technologies. Discussions may include the role of industry, mechanisms to improve deployment and procurement pathways, programs and policy changes needed to support the NQS missions, and alignment with allied quantum strategies and international partnerships.

    Official report

  • Reported by Lisa Lambert · In-house (organization)

    • Neeraj Bhalla · Director of Community Outreach, Global Affairs Canada (GAC)
    Title: Canada’s National Quantum Strategy, with respect to governance, implementation, funding mechanisms, and industry engagement. Description: Engagement with federal officials regarding the implementation and evolution of Canada’s National Quantum Strategy, including its coordination across departments and agencies, alignment with economic security and industrial policy objectives, and the design of programs intended to support commercialization, industrialization, workforce development, and adoption of quantum technologies. Discussions may include the role of industry, mechanisms to improve deployment and procurement pathways, programs and policy changes needed to support the NQS missions, and alignment with allied quantum strategies and international partnerships. Read more

    Title: Canada’s Defence Industrial Strategy, with respect to quantum and related advanced dual-use technologies. Engagement with federal officials regarding the development and implementation of Canada’s Defence Industrial Strategy as it relates to strategic dual-use technologies, including quantum technologies. Discussions may include the role of Canadian industry in defence supply chains, approaches to industrial capability development, procurement and innovation mechanisms suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises, alignment with allied defence frameworks, and policies and programs intended to strengthen domestic industrial capacity, resilience, and export readiness in support of Canada’s defence and security objectives.

    Official report

  • Reported by Lisa Lambert · In-house (organization)

    • Mark Schaan · Associate Deputy Minister, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
    • Nipun Vats · Assistant Deputy Minister, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
    • Alexandra Dostal · Sr Assistant Deputy Minister, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
    Title: Canada’s National Quantum Strategy, with respect to governance, implementation, funding mechanisms, and industry engagement. Description: Engagement with federal officials regarding the implementation and evolution of Canada’s National Quantum Strategy, including its coordination across departments and agencies, alignment with economic security and industrial policy objectives, and the design of programs intended to support commercialization, industrialization, workforce development, and adoption of quantum technologies. Discussions may include the role of industry, mechanisms to improve deployment and procurement pathways, programs and policy changes needed to support the NQS missions, and alignment with allied quantum strategies and international partnerships. Read more

    Title: Canada’s Defence Industrial Strategy, with respect to quantum and related advanced dual-use technologies. Engagement with federal officials regarding the development and implementation of Canada’s Defence Industrial Strategy as it relates to strategic dual-use technologies, including quantum technologies. Discussions may include the role of Canadian industry in defence supply chains, approaches to industrial capability development, procurement and innovation mechanisms suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises, alignment with allied defence frameworks, and policies and programs intended to strengthen domestic industrial capacity, resilience, and export readiness in support of Canada’s defence and security objectives.

    Official report

  • Reported by Lisa Lambert · In-house (organization)

    • Ian Cameron · Senior Advisor, Prime Minister's Office (PMO)
    • Sarah Manney · Global Affairs Advisor, Prime Minister's Office (PMO)
    Title: Canada’s Defence Industrial Strategy, with respect to quantum and related advanced dual-use technologies. Engagement with federal officials regarding the development and implementation of Canada’s Defence Industrial Strategy as it relates to strategic dual-use technologies, including quantum technologies. Discussions may include the role of Canadian industry in defence supply chains, approaches to industrial capability development, procurement and innovation mechanisms suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises, alignment with allied defence frameworks, and policies and programs intended to strengthen domestic industrial capacity, resilience, and export readiness in support of Canada’s defence and security objectives. Read more

    Title: Canada’s National Quantum Strategy, with respect to governance, implementation, funding mechanisms, and industry engagement. Description: Engagement with federal officials regarding the implementation and evolution of Canada’s National Quantum Strategy, including its coordination across departments and agencies, alignment with economic security and industrial policy objectives, and the design of programs intended to support commercialization, industrialization, workforce development, and adoption of quantum technologies. Discussions may include the role of industry, mechanisms to improve deployment and procurement pathways, programs and policy changes needed to support the NQS missions, and alignment with allied quantum strategies and international partnerships.

    Official report

  • Reported by Lisa Lambert · In-house (organization)

    • Klara Hupel · Advisor, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
    Title: Canada’s Defence Industrial Strategy, with respect to quantum and related advanced dual-use technologies. Engagement with federal officials regarding the development and implementation of Canada’s Defence Industrial Strategy as it relates to strategic dual-use technologies, including quantum technologies. Discussions may include the role of Canadian industry in defence supply chains, approaches to industrial capability development, procurement and innovation mechanisms suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises, alignment with allied defence frameworks, and policies and programs intended to strengthen domestic industrial capacity, resilience, and export readiness in support of Canada’s defence and security objectives. Read more

    Title: Canada’s National Quantum Strategy, with respect to governance, implementation, funding mechanisms, and industry engagement. Description: Engagement with federal officials regarding the implementation and evolution of Canada’s National Quantum Strategy, including its coordination across departments and agencies, alignment with economic security and industrial policy objectives, and the design of programs intended to support commercialization, industrialization, workforce development, and adoption of quantum technologies. Discussions may include the role of industry, mechanisms to improve deployment and procurement pathways, programs and policy changes needed to support the NQS missions, and alignment with allied quantum strategies and international partnerships.

    Official report

  • Reported by Lisa Lambert · In-house (organization)

    • Klara Hupel · Advisor, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
    Title: Department of National Defence and Canadian Armed Forces Quantum Science and Technology Strategy Implementation Plan (Quantum 2030), with respect to capability development, procurement, and industry participation. Description: Engagement with federal officials concerning the implementation of Quantum 2030, including priorities for quantum and quantum-secure technologies and their supply chains. Discussions may address pathways for Canadian industry participation, alignment of research, development, and demonstration activities with defence needs, mechanisms to support dual-use technologies, and approaches to testing, validation, and early adoption of quantum capabilities within defence and security contexts, in coordination with trusted allies. Read more

    Title: Canada’s Defence Industrial Strategy, with respect to quantum and related advanced dual-use technologies. Engagement with federal officials regarding the development and implementation of Canada’s Defence Industrial Strategy as it relates to strategic dual-use technologies, including quantum technologies. Discussions may include the role of Canadian industry in defence supply chains, approaches to industrial capability development, procurement and innovation mechanisms suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises, alignment with allied defence frameworks, and policies and programs intended to strengthen domestic industrial capacity, resilience, and export readiness in support of Canada’s defence and security objectives.

    Title: Canada’s National Quantum Strategy, with respect to governance, implementation, funding mechanisms, and industry engagement. Description: Engagement with federal officials regarding the implementation and evolution of Canada’s National Quantum Strategy, including its coordination across departments and agencies, alignment with economic security and industrial policy objectives, and the design of programs intended to support commercialization, industrialization, workforce development, and adoption of quantum technologies. Discussions may include the role of industry, mechanisms to improve deployment and procurement pathways, programs and policy changes needed to support the NQS missions, and alignment with allied quantum strategies and international partnerships.

    Official report

  • Reported by Lisa Lambert · In-house (organization)

    • Klara Hupel · Advisor, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
    Title: Canada’s Defence Industrial Strategy, with respect to quantum and related advanced dual-use technologies. Engagement with federal officials regarding the development and implementation of Canada’s Defence Industrial Strategy as it relates to strategic dual-use technologies, including quantum technologies. Discussions may include the role of Canadian industry in defence supply chains, approaches to industrial capability development, procurement and innovation mechanisms suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises, alignment with allied defence frameworks, and policies and programs intended to strengthen domestic industrial capacity, resilience, and export readiness in support of Canada’s defence and security objectives. Read more

    Title: Canada’s National Quantum Strategy, with respect to governance, implementation, funding mechanisms, and industry engagement. Description: Engagement with federal officials regarding the implementation and evolution of Canada’s National Quantum Strategy, including its coordination across departments and agencies, alignment with economic security and industrial policy objectives, and the design of programs intended to support commercialization, industrialization, workforce development, and adoption of quantum technologies. Discussions may include the role of industry, mechanisms to improve deployment and procurement pathways, programs and policy changes needed to support the NQS missions, and alignment with allied quantum strategies and international partnerships.

    Official report

  • Reported by Lisa Lambert · In-house (organization)

    • Klara Hupel · Advisor, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
    Title: Canada’s National Quantum Strategy, with respect to governance, implementation, funding mechanisms, and industry engagement. Description: Engagement with federal officials regarding the implementation and evolution of Canada’s National Quantum Strategy, including its coordination across departments and agencies, alignment with economic security and industrial policy objectives, and the design of programs intended to support commercialization, industrialization, workforce development, and adoption of quantum technologies. Discussions may include the role of industry, mechanisms to improve deployment and procurement pathways, programs and policy changes needed to support the NQS missions, and alignment with allied quantum strategies and international partnerships. Read more

    Title: Canada’s Defence Industrial Strategy, with respect to quantum and related advanced dual-use technologies. Engagement with federal officials regarding the development and implementation of Canada’s Defence Industrial Strategy as it relates to strategic dual-use technologies, including quantum technologies. Discussions may include the role of Canadian industry in defence supply chains, approaches to industrial capability development, procurement and innovation mechanisms suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises, alignment with allied defence frameworks, and policies and programs intended to strengthen domestic industrial capacity, resilience, and export readiness in support of Canada’s defence and security objectives.

    Official report

  • Reported by Lisa Lambert · In-house (organization)

    • Nipun Vats · Assistant Deputy Minister, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
    Title: Canada’s Defence Industrial Strategy, with respect to quantum and related advanced dual-use technologies. Engagement with federal officials regarding the development and implementation of Canada’s Defence Industrial Strategy as it relates to strategic dual-use technologies, including quantum technologies. Discussions may include the role of Canadian industry in defence supply chains, approaches to industrial capability development, procurement and innovation mechanisms suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises, alignment with allied defence frameworks, and policies and programs intended to strengthen domestic industrial capacity, resilience, and export readiness in support of Canada’s defence and security objectives. Read more

    Title: Department of National Defence and Canadian Armed Forces Quantum Science and Technology Strategy Implementation Plan (Quantum 2030), with respect to capability development, procurement, and industry participation. Description: Engagement with federal officials concerning the implementation of Quantum 2030, including priorities for quantum and quantum-secure technologies and their supply chains. Discussions may address pathways for Canadian industry participation, alignment of research, development, and demonstration activities with defence needs, mechanisms to support dual-use technologies, and approaches to testing, validation, and early adoption of quantum capabilities within defence and security contexts, in coordination with trusted allies.

    Title: Canada’s National Quantum Strategy, with respect to governance, implementation, funding mechanisms, and industry engagement. Description: Engagement with federal officials regarding the implementation and evolution of Canada’s National Quantum Strategy, including its coordination across departments and agencies, alignment with economic security and industrial policy objectives, and the design of programs intended to support commercialization, industrialization, workforce development, and adoption of quantum technologies. Discussions may include the role of industry, mechanisms to improve deployment and procurement pathways, programs and policy changes needed to support the NQS missions, and alignment with allied quantum strategies and international partnerships.

    Official report

  • Reported by Lisa Lambert · In-house (organization)

    • Wendy Hadwen · Assistant Deputy Minister, National Defence (DND)
    • Darcy Molstad · Commander Canadian Joint Forces Command, National Defence (DND)
    Title: Canada’s Defence Industrial Strategy, with respect to quantum and related advanced dual-use technologies. Engagement with federal officials regarding the development and implementation of Canada’s Defence Industrial Strategy as it relates to strategic dual-use technologies, including quantum technologies. Discussions may include the role of Canadian industry in defence supply chains, approaches to industrial capability development, procurement and innovation mechanisms suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises, alignment with allied defence frameworks, and policies and programs intended to strengthen domestic industrial capacity, resilience, and export readiness in support of Canada’s defence and security objectives. Read more

    Title: Department of National Defence and Canadian Armed Forces Quantum Science and Technology Strategy Implementation Plan (Quantum 2030), with respect to capability development, procurement, and industry participation. Description: Engagement with federal officials concerning the implementation of Quantum 2030, including priorities for quantum and quantum-secure technologies and their supply chains. Discussions may address pathways for Canadian industry participation, alignment of research, development, and demonstration activities with defence needs, mechanisms to support dual-use technologies, and approaches to testing, validation, and early adoption of quantum capabilities within defence and security contexts, in coordination with trusted allies.

    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.