Organization
NorQuest College
- Meetings this Parliament
- 7
- With MPs
- 4
- Since Nov 2021
- 7
- Active registrations
- 1
Most recent reported meeting: Jun 16, 2026.
Lobbying by NorQuest College: 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 May 27, 2026 Receives government funding
Filed by Carolyn Campbell, President & CEO
Lobbyists
- Brad Arkison · Vice President, Students & External Relations
- Carolyn Campbell · President & CEO
- Dylan Schoonover · Director, Government & Community Relations
- Jackie Nelson · Vice President, Academic
Institutions they may lobby: Correctional Service of Canada (CSC), Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada (CIRNAC), Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC), Finance Canada (FIN), Global Affairs Canada (GAC), House of Commons, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), Indigenous Services Canada (ISC), Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED), National Defence (DND), National Research Council (NRC), Natural Resources Canada (NRCan), Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC), Prairies Economic Development Canada (PrairiesCan), Prime Minister's Office (PMO), Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC), Treasury Board Of Canada Secretariat (TBS), Veterans Affairs Canada (VAC)
What they're lobbying on (11)Hide details
- Seeking to influence the design and funding allocation of the Settlement Program and Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada (LINC). Advocacy focuses on securing sustainable multi-year funding for language training, digital literacy for newcomers, and employment-related settlement services that align with the NorQuest 2030 goal of creating inclusive pathways for newcomers into the Alberta workforce.
- Seeking ongoing grant funding and through other funding mechanisms to support applied research conducted by colleges, specifically through the College and Community Innovation Program (CCIP) and Tri-Council funding.
- Seeking federal partnerships and service agreements with Correctional Service Canada (CSC) to address gaps in inmate education. Advocacy focuses on delivering foundational literacy, high school equivalency (CAEC), and vocational training within federal institutions to equip offenders with marketable skills for successful community reintegration and reduce recidivism. Advocacy will also include pursuing grants and other funding to enable NorQuest to serve as an educational provider within the Federal correctional system in Alberta.
- Participation in policy discussions regarding federal support for work-integrated learning, practicums, and co-op placements to bridge the gap between education and employment. This includes opportunities to access grants or other funding mechanisms, which would enable NorQuest College to upskill and reskill unemployed and underemployed individuals.
- Discussions regarding the development and expansion of skills training programs to address ongoing labour market shortages and challenges. Advocacy will include the exploration of funding and grant mechanisms, existing or other new, which may support the increase in NorQuest College's ability to provide workforce-relevant skills training and wrap-around supports.
- Advocacy related to reconciliation efforts, including opportunities to increase access to adult education (academic upgrading and post-secondary programs) for Indigenous learners in Alberta. Seeking increases in funding via the Indigenous Skills and Employment Training (ISET) or Post-Secondary Partnership Program (PSPP) funding streams.
- Advocacy for the development of tailored settlement services and employment bridging programs specifically designed for the families of CAF members and veterans. This includes seeking federal partnerships to provide military spouses and dependents with access to language training, career coaching, and community integration resources. Advocacy will include pursuing potential grants and other funding sources to enable the creation and operation of these activities at NorQuest College.
- Engaging with Veterans Affairs Canada to enhance the delivery of Career Transition Services (CTS) through community colleges. Focus is on securing funding and building awareness to ensure veterans can successfully navigate the shift from operational service to the Alberta and Canadian labour markets.
- Seeking federal support and program alignment to facilitate the recognition of military qualifications (Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition) into civilian credentials. Advocacy includes seeking funding through the Education and Training Benefit for veterans and the Non-Commissioned Member Subsidized Training and Education Plan (NCMSTEP) to support rapid upskilling of CAF members into high-demand civilian sectors.
- Advocacy and engagement regarding international student study permits, work-integrated learning for international learners, and policies that facilitate global market presence for Canadian colleges.
- Advocacy for investment in next-generation digital ecosystems and AI integration within community colleges to ensure a future-ready workforce.
Registration 964534-385615-2. Look it up in the official Registry
Reported meetings
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Reported by Carolyn Campbell · In-house (organization)
- Blake Richards · Member of Parliament, Correctional Service of Canada (CSC)
Engaging with Veterans Affairs Canada to enhance the delivery of Career Transition Services (CTS) through community colleges. Focus is on securing funding and building awareness to ensure veterans can successfully navigate the shift from operational service to the Alberta and Canadian labour markets. Read more
Seeking federal support and program alignment to facilitate the recognition of military qualifications (Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition) into civilian credentials. Advocacy includes seeking funding through the Education and Training Benefit for veterans and the Non-Commissioned Member Subsidized Training and Education Plan (NCMSTEP) to support rapid upskilling of CAF members into high-demand civilian sectors.
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Reported by Carolyn Campbell · In-house (organization)
- James Bezan · Member of Parliament
Advocacy for the development of tailored settlement services and employment bridging programs specifically designed for the families of CAF members and veterans. This includes seeking federal partnerships to provide military spouses and dependents with access to language training, career coaching, and community integration resources. Advocacy will include pursuing potential grants and other funding sources to enable the creation and operation of these activities at NorQuest College. Read more
Seeking federal support and program alignment to facilitate the recognition of military qualifications (Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition) into civilian credentials. Advocacy includes seeking funding through the Education and Training Benefit for veterans and the Non-Commissioned Member Subsidized Training and Education Plan (NCMSTEP) to support rapid upskilling of CAF members into high-demand civilian sectors.
Engaging with Veterans Affairs Canada to enhance the delivery of Career Transition Services (CTS) through community colleges. Focus is on securing funding and building awareness to ensure veterans can successfully navigate the shift from operational service to the Alberta and Canadian labour markets.
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Reported by Carolyn Campbell · In-house (organization)
- Brett Szmul · Policy Advisor, Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
Participation in policy discussions regarding federal support for work-integrated learning, practicums, and co-op placements to bridge the gap between education and employment. This includes opportunities to access grants or other funding mechanisms, which would enable NorQuest College to upskill and reskill unemployed and underemployed individuals. Read more
Advocacy for the development of tailored settlement services and employment bridging programs specifically designed for the families of CAF members and veterans. This includes seeking federal partnerships to provide military spouses and dependents with access to language training, career coaching, and community integration resources. Advocacy will include pursuing potential grants and other funding sources to enable the creation and operation of these activities at NorQuest College.
Discussions regarding the development and expansion of skills training programs to address ongoing labour market shortages and challenges. Advocacy will include the exploration of funding and grant mechanisms, existing or other new, which may support the increase in NorQuest College's ability to provide workforce-relevant skills training and wrap-around supports.
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Reported by Carolyn Campbell · In-house (organization)
- Sean Casey · Member of Parliament
Seeking federal support and program alignment to facilitate the recognition of military qualifications (Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition) into civilian credentials. Advocacy includes seeking funding through the Education and Training Benefit for veterans and the Non-Commissioned Member Subsidized Training and Education Plan (NCMSTEP) to support rapid upskilling of CAF members into high-demand civilian sectors. Read more
Engaging with Veterans Affairs Canada to enhance the delivery of Career Transition Services (CTS) through community colleges. Focus is on securing funding and building awareness to ensure veterans can successfully navigate the shift from operational service to the Alberta and Canadian labour markets.
Advocacy for the development of tailored settlement services and employment bridging programs specifically designed for the families of CAF members and veterans. This includes seeking federal partnerships to provide military spouses and dependents with access to language training, career coaching, and community integration resources. Advocacy will include pursuing potential grants and other funding sources to enable the creation and operation of these activities at NorQuest College.
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Reported by Carolyn Campbell · In-house (organization)
- Maryann Dewey-Plante · Director, Departmental Liaison and Departmental Assistant, National Defence (DND)
- Sandra Schneider · Chief of Staff, National Defence (DND)
Engaging with Veterans Affairs Canada to enhance the delivery of Career Transition Services (CTS) through community colleges. Focus is on securing funding and building awareness to ensure veterans can successfully navigate the shift from operational service to the Alberta and Canadian labour markets. Read more
Advocacy for the development of tailored settlement services and employment bridging programs specifically designed for the families of CAF members and veterans. This includes seeking federal partnerships to provide military spouses and dependents with access to language training, career coaching, and community integration resources. Advocacy will include pursuing potential grants and other funding sources to enable the creation and operation of these activities at NorQuest College.
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Reported by Carolyn Campbell · In-house (organization)
- Garnett Genuis · Member of Parliament
Discussions regarding the development and expansion of skills training programs to address ongoing labour market shortages and challenges. Advocacy will include the exploration of funding and grant mechanisms, existing or other new, which may support the increase in NorQuest College's ability to provide workforce-relevant skills training and wrap-around supports. Read more
Participation in policy discussions regarding federal support for work-integrated learning, practicums, and co-op placements to bridge the gap between education and employment. This includes opportunities to access grants or other funding mechanisms, which would enable NorQuest College to upskill and reskill unemployed and underemployed individuals.
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Reported by Carolyn Campbell · In-house (organization)
- Arash Rahmani · Senior Policy Advsior, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC)
Seeking to influence the design and funding allocation of the Settlement Program and Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada (LINC). Advocacy focuses on securing sustainable multi-year funding for language training, digital literacy for newcomers, and employment-related settlement services that align with the NorQuest 2030 goal of creating inclusive pathways for newcomers into the Alberta workforce. 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. 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.