Organization
CANADA'S VENTURE CAPITAL AND PRIVATE EQUITY ASSOCIATION
- Meetings this Parliament
- 41
- With MPs
- 8
- Since Nov 2021
- 142
- Active registrations
- 1
Most recent reported meeting: Sep 4, 2026.
Lobbying by CANADA'S VENTURE CAPITAL AND PRIVATE EQUITY ASSOCIATION: 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 Sep 15, 2026 Receives government funding
Filed by Benjamin Bergen, CEO
Lobbyists
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Benjamin Bergen · CEO
Former public office holder
Formerly Constituency Manager, MP Chrystia Freeland, House of Commons (2014–2016)
- Philippe Letarte · Vice President of Government Relations
Institutions they may lobby: Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC), Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada (CIRNAC), 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), Prime Minister's Office (PMO), Privy Council Office (PCO), Public Safety Canada (PS), Senate of Canada, Women and Gender Equality (WAGE)
What they're lobbying on (3)Hide details
- CVCA previously co-administered the Start Up Visa Program's Venture Capital stream in partnership with the IRCC. The program allowed Venture Capital funds in CVCA's membership to apply for designated entity status and recommend entrepreneurs and start ups in their portfolio to apply for Canadian permanent residency. Throughout CVCA's contractual relationship with IRCC, the program led to a select and curated number of entrepreneurs growing businesses in Canada with financial backing. CVCA engaged in ongoing conversations with IRCC and provided regular reports. IRCC terminated all SUV contractual relationships in 2024, however, CVCA remains engaged in proactive conversations with IRCC Program officials who oversee the SUV program and who have relationships with CVCA's designated members. CVCA sees value in this program and maintains communication with IRCC on possible future improvements.
- The CVCA advocates for policies and a regulatory environment that is conducive to stimulating investment. A competitive tax and investment regime that rewards the risks associated with the private capital asset?class is vital for the growth of private equity and venture capital across economic sectors. CVCA’s efforts ensure Canadian companies can access necessary funding amidst challenges such as tightening credit markets, competition for capital, and economic uncertainties, to drive innovation and economic growth, ultimately fostering a resilient and diversified economy for future generations. CVCA also advocates for sustained and predictable access to capital, championing public-private co-investment initiatives. The Venture Capital Action Plan/Venture Capital Catalyst Initiative is still rolling out, matching private capital allocations to disbursed government dollars. CVCA continues to engage with industry and government to ensure awareness within the VC ecosystem and monitoring the flow of funds, underscoring the importance of Canada's VC Emerging Managers and their important role in allocating capital to riskier and underserved corners of the innovation ecosystem.
- The CVCA actively advocates for a strong and competitive tax and investment environment that attracts and rewards private investment in Canadian entrepreneurial ventures. We provide valuable insights and data to support effective tax policies. Strategically crafted policies can ensure that Canada remains an attractive destination for private capital, which is necessary to drive economic growth, job creation, and innovation. CVCA engages with policymakers to convey perspectives from the private capital industry, and the current economic context.
Registration 926478-545-30. Look it up in the official Registry
Reported meetings
SpreadsheetFiled by Kim Furlong (108), Benjamin Bergen (34).
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Reported by Kim Furlong · In-house (organization)
- Camille Benoit-Blouin · Special Assistant to the Chief of Staff and Regional Affairs (Quebec), Global Affairs Canada (GAC)
Industry
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Reported by Kim Furlong · In-house (organization)
- Husain Aboghodieh · Policy Advisor, Global Affairs Canada (GAC)
Industry
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Reported by Kim Furlong · In-house (organization)
- Simon Kennedy · Deputy Minister, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
Industry
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Reported by Kim Furlong · In-house (organization)
- Husain Aboghodieh · Policy Advisor, Global Affairs Canada (GAC)
IndustrySmall Business
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Reported by Kim Furlong · In-house (organization)
- Jaxson Khan · Policy Advisor, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
Industry
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Reported by Kim Furlong · In-house (organization)
- Jaxson Khan · Policy Advisor, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
IndustryScience and Technology
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Reported by Kim Furlong · In-house (organization)
- Husain Aboghodieh · Policy Advisor, Global Affairs Canada (GAC)
IndustryInternational Trade
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Reported by Kim Furlong · In-house (organization)
- Emmanuel Kamarianakis · Director General, Global Affairs Canada (GAC)
International Trade
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Reported by Kim Furlong · In-house (organization)
- Leslie Church · Director of Policy, Finance Canada (FIN)
Taxation and Finance
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Reported by Kim Furlong · In-house (organization)
- Nathalie Gahimbare · Policy Advisor, Prime Minister's Office (PMO)
Budget
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Reported by Kim Furlong · In-house (organization)
- Tyler Meredith · Director of Economic Strategy & Planning, Finance Canada (FIN)
Budget
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Reported by Kim Furlong · In-house (organization)
- Husain Aboghodieh · Policy Advisor, Global Affairs Canada (GAC)
Budget
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Reported by Kim Furlong · In-house (organization)
- Zachary Nixon · Special Assistant, Regional Affairs Ontario, Global Affairs Canada (GAC)
- Husain Aboghodieh · Policy Advisor, Global Affairs Canada (GAC)
Budget
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Reported by Kim Furlong · In-house (organization)
- Simon Kennedy · Deputy Minister, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
- Francis Bilodeau · Senior Assistant Deputy Minister, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
Budget
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Reported by Kim Furlong · In-house (organization)
- Glenn Purves · Assistant Deputy Minister, Finance Canada (FIN)
Budget
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Reported by Kim Furlong · In-house (organization)
- Jason Easton · Chief of Staff, Global Affairs Canada (GAC)
BudgetSmall Business
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Reported by Kim Furlong · In-house (organization)
- Charles Vincent · Assistant Deputy Minister, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
BudgetSmall Business
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.