Organization
UNIVERSITY OF TORONTO
- Meetings this Parliament
- 115
- With MPs
- 4
- Since Nov 2021
- 296
- Active registrations
- 1
Most recent reported meeting: Sep 29, 2026.
Lobbying by UNIVERSITY OF TORONTO: 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 Oct 27, 2026 Receives government funding
Filed by Melanie Woodin, President
Lobbyists
- Alexandra Gillespie · Vice President and Principal, University of Toronto Mississauga
- Amanda Pautler · Executive Director, Public Affairs, Office of Communications, UTM
- Andrew Arifuzzaman · Chief Administrative Officer, University of Toronto Scarborough Office of Business & Administration
- Andrew Stelmacovitch · Executive Director of Advancement, University of Toronto Mississauga
- Catrina Kronfli · Associate Director, Strategic Initiatives
- Christine Szustaczek · Vice-President, Communications
- Christopher Yip · Dean, Faculty of Applied Science and Engineering
- David Palmer · Vice-President and Chief Advancement Officer
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Forrest Parlee · Chief of Government Relations
Former public office holder
Formerly Senior Policy Advisor, Office of the Leader of the Government, Senate of Canada (2005–2006)
- Jonathan Trentadue · Director of University Relations
- Joseph (Joe) Wong · Vice-President, International
- Joshua Barker · Vice-Provost, Graduate Research & Education and Dean, School of Graduate Studies
- Judith Chadwick · Assistant Vice-President, Research Services
- Kyle MacDonald · Associate Director, Government and Community Relations
- Leah Cowen · Vice-President, Research and Innovation, and Strategic Initiatives
- Linda Johnston · Vice President and Principal University of Toronto Scarborough
- Lisa Robinson · Dean, Temerty Faculty of Medicine
- Melanie Woodin · President
- Rupinder Bagha · Associate Director, Government Relations and Policy
- Simona Chiose · Director, Policy and Public Affairs
- Stephen Wright · Dean, Faculty of Arts and Science, University of Toronto
- Trevor Young · Vice-President and Provost
Institutions they may lobby: Canadian Heritage (PCH), Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR), Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada (CIRNAC), Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC), Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC), Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev), 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), Justice Canada (JC), National Defence (DND), National Research Council (NRC), Natural Resources Canada (NRCan), Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC), Prime Minister's Office (PMO), Privy Council Office (PCO), Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC), Public Safety Canada (PS), Senate of Canada, Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC), Statistics Canada (StatCan), Transport Canada (TC), Treasury Board Of Canada Secretariat (TBS)
What they're lobbying on (11)Hide details
- Communicating with the federal officials on developing global partnerships, in education, in research and innovation, and in entrepreneurship activities
- 1) Communication with various designated public office holders to inquire on the status research funding programs; and 2) Communications to various designated public office holders to advocate for continued and increased granting council funding for the sector. (SSHRC, NSERC and CIHR)
- Communications with various designated public office holders regarding energy policy, innovation, and new technologies. (Policies or Programs)
- Communications with various designated public office holders regarding investment in sector initiatives related to Arts and Culture (primarily the antisemitism institute would fall under this category) (Policies or Programs)
- Communications regarding federal housing policies and government initiatives to support student housing development.
- Communications with various designated public office holders regarding health programming and investments to further health research and population health outcomes.
- Communications with various designated public office holders regarding jobs, creating skills development and work-integrated learning.
- Communications with various designated public office holders regarding investment in science and technology
- Communications with various designated public office holders regarding international education and to discuss policy changes to immigration that impact students and faculty.
- Communications with various designated public office holders regarding adaptation and mitigation of climate change, and other environmental policies.
- Communications with various designated public office holders for increased investment in sector infrastructure.
Registration 961247-5522-147. Look it up in the official Registry
Reported meetings
SpreadsheetFiled by Meric Gertler (181), Melanie Woodin (115).
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Reported by Melanie Woodin · In-house (organization)
- Arash Rahmani · Senior Policy Advisor, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC)
Communications with various designated public office holders regarding international education and to discuss policy changes to immigration that impact students and faculty. Read more
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Reported by Melanie Woodin · In-house (organization)
- Darren Choi · Senior Policy Advisor, Canadian Heritage (PCH)
Communications with various designated public office holders regarding international education and to discuss policy changes to immigration that impact students and faculty. Read more
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Reported by Melanie Woodin · In-house (organization)
- Mark Schaan · Associate Deputy Minister, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
Communications with various designated public office holders regarding investment in science and technology Read more
Communications with various designated public office holders regarding jobs, creating skills development and work-integrated learning.
Federal Research Granting Councils (NSERC, SSHRC, CIHR): 1) Communication with various designated public office holders to inquire on the status research funding programs; and 2) Communications to various designated public office holders to advocate for continued and increased granting council funding for the sector.
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Reported by Melanie Woodin · In-house (organization)
- Manal Bahubeshi · Associate Vice-President, Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC)
Communications with various designated public office holders regarding investment in science and technology Read more
Federal Research Granting Councils (NSERC, SSHRC, CIHR): 1) Communication with various designated public office holders to inquire on the status research funding programs; and 2) Communications to various designated public office holders to advocate for continued and increased granting council funding for the sector.
Communications with various designated public office holders for increased investment in sector infrastructure.
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Reported by Melanie Woodin · In-house (organization)
- Alejandro Adem · President, Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC)
Communications with various designated public office holders for increased investment in sector infrastructure. Read more
Communications with various designated public office holders regarding investment in science and technology
Federal Research Granting Councils (NSERC, SSHRC, CIHR): 1) Communication with various designated public office holders to inquire on the status research funding programs; and 2) Communications to various designated public office holders to advocate for continued and increased granting council funding for the sector.
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Reported by Melanie Woodin · In-house (organization)
- Yash Nanda · Policy Advisor, Prime Minister's Office (PMO)
Communications with various designated public office holders regarding investment in science and technology Read more
Communications with various designated public office holders for increased investment in sector infrastructure.
Federal Research Granting Councils (NSERC, SSHRC, CIHR): 1) Communication with various designated public office holders to inquire on the status research funding programs; and 2) Communications to various designated public office holders to advocate for continued and increased granting council funding for the sector.
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Reported by Melanie Woodin · In-house (organization)
- Tim Krupa · Director of Policy, Prime Minister's Office (PMO)
Communications with various designated public office holders for increased investment in sector infrastructure. Read more
Federal Research Granting Councils (NSERC, SSHRC, CIHR): 1) Communication with various designated public office holders to inquire on the status research funding programs; and 2) Communications to various designated public office holders to advocate for continued and increased granting council funding for the sector.
Communications with various designated public office holders regarding investment in science and technology
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Reported by Melanie Woodin · In-house (organization)
- Georgina Georgilopoulos · Sr Analyst, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
Communications with various designated public office holders for increased investment in sector infrastructure. Read more
Communications with various designated public office holders regarding investment in science and technology
Federal Research Granting Councils (NSERC, SSHRC, CIHR): 1) Communication with various designated public office holders to inquire on the status research funding programs; and 2) Communications to various designated public office holders to advocate for continued and increased granting council funding for the sector.
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Reported by Melanie Woodin · In-house (organization)
- Nipun Vats · Assistant Deputy Minister, Science and Research Division, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
Communications with various designated public office holders regarding jobs, creating skills development and work-integrated learning. Read more
Communications with various designated public office holders regarding investment in science and technology
Federal Research Granting Councils (NSERC, SSHRC, CIHR): 1) Communication with various designated public office holders to inquire on the status research funding programs; and 2) Communications to various designated public office holders to advocate for continued and increased granting council funding for the sector.
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Reported by Melanie Woodin · In-house (organization)
- Duran Anson · Chief of Staff to the Minister of AI, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
Communications with various designated public office holders regarding investment in science and technology Read more
Communications with various designated public office holders regarding jobs, creating skills development and work-integrated learning.
Federal Research Granting Councils (NSERC, SSHRC, CIHR): 1) Communication with various designated public office holders to inquire on the status research funding programs; and 2) Communications to various designated public office holders to advocate for continued and increased granting council funding for the sector.
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Reported by Melanie Woodin · In-house (organization)
- Shahad Khalladi · Senior Policy Advisor, Health Canada (HC)
Communications with various designated public office holders regarding investment in science and technology Read more
Federal Research Granting Councils (NSERC, SSHRC, CIHR): 1) Communication with various designated public office holders to inquire on the status research funding programs; and 2) Communications to various designated public office holders to advocate for continued and increased granting council funding for the sector.
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Reported by Melanie Woodin · In-house (organization)
- Shanzae Khan · Senior Special Assistant, Ontario Regional Desk, Health Canada (HC)
Communications with various designated public office holders regarding health programming and investments to further health research and population health outcomes. Read more
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Reported by Melanie Woodin · In-house (organization)
- Julie Seaborn · Acting Director, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
Communications with various designated public office holders regarding investment in science and technology Read more
Communications with various designated public office holders regarding jobs, creating skills development and work-integrated learning.
Federal Research Granting Councils (NSERC, SSHRC, CIHR): 1) Communication with various designated public office holders to inquire on the status research funding programs; and 2) Communications to various designated public office holders to advocate for continued and increased granting council funding for the sector.
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Reported by Melanie Woodin · In-house (organization)
- Matthew O'Connell · Deputy Director Financial Sector Policy, Finance Canada (FIN)
Communications with various designated public office holders for increased investment in sector infrastructure. Read more
Communications with various designated public office holders regarding investment in science and technology
Federal Research Granting Councils (NSERC, SSHRC, CIHR): 1) Communication with various designated public office holders to inquire on the status research funding programs; and 2) Communications to various designated public office holders to advocate for continued and increased granting council funding for the sector.
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Reported by Melanie Woodin · In-house (organization)
- Mélanie Joly · Minister of Industry, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
- Paul Moen · Chief of Staff, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
Communications with various designated public office holders regarding investment in science and technology Read more
Federal Research Granting Councils (NSERC, SSHRC, CIHR): 1) Communication with various designated public office holders to inquire on the status research funding programs; and 2) Communications to various designated public office holders to advocate for continued and increased granting council funding for the sector.
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Reported by Melanie Woodin · In-house (organization)
- Manuela Tomic · Senior Policy Advisor, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
Communications with various designated public office holders regarding investment in science and technology Read more
Federal Research Granting Councils (NSERC, SSHRC, CIHR): 1) Communication with various designated public office holders to inquire on the status research funding programs; and 2) Communications to various designated public office holders to advocate for continued and increased granting council funding for the sector.
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Reported by Melanie Woodin · In-house (organization)
- Matthew Hall · Senior Policy Advisor, Prime Minister's Office (PMO)
Communications with various designated public office holders regarding international education and to discuss policy changes to immigration that impact students and faculty. Read more
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Reported by Melanie Woodin · In-house (organization)
- Nicholas Chesterley · Director General, Finance Canada (FIN)
Federal Research Granting Councils (NSERC, SSHRC, CIHR): 1) Communication with various designated public office holders to inquire on the status research funding programs; and 2) Communications to various designated public office holders to advocate for continued and increased granting council funding for the sector. Read more
Communications with various designated public office holders regarding investment in science and technology
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Reported by Melanie Woodin · In-house (organization)
- Soyoung Park · Assistant Deputy Minister, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC)
Communications with various designated public office holders regarding international education and to discuss policy changes to immigration that impact students and faculty. Read more
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Reported by Melanie Woodin · In-house (organization)
- Robbyn Plumb · Associate Vice-President, Research and Technology Partnerships, Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC)
Communications with various designated public office holders regarding investment in science and technology Read more
Federal Research Granting Councils (NSERC, SSHRC, CIHR): 1) Communication with various designated public office holders to inquire on the status research funding programs; and 2) Communications to various designated public office holders to advocate for continued and increased granting council funding for the sector.
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Reported by Melanie Woodin · In-house (organization)
- Isabelle Buchanan · Special Assistant, Policy, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC)
Communications with various designated public office holders regarding international education and to discuss policy changes to immigration that impact students and faculty. Read more
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Reported by Melanie Woodin · In-house (organization)
- Alex Kondakov · Senior Regional Advisor, Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)
Communications with various designated public office holders regarding adaptation and mitigation of climate change, and other environmental policies.
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Reported by Melanie Woodin · In-house (organization)
- Matthew O'Connell · Policy Advisor, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
Federal Research Granting Councils (NSERC, SSHRC, CIHR): 1) Communication with various designated public office holders to inquire on the status research funding programs; and 2) Communications to various designated public office holders to advocate for continued and increased granting council funding for the sector. Read more
Communications with various designated public office holders regarding investment in science and technology
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Reported by Melanie Woodin · In-house (organization)
- Matt de Vlieger · Assistant Deputy Minister, Policy, Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada (HICC)
Communications with various designated public office holders for increased investment in sector infrastructure.
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Reported by Melanie Woodin · In-house (organization)
- Manuela Tomic · Senior Policy Advisor, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
Communications with various designated public office holders regarding investment in science and technology Read more
Federal Research Granting Councils (NSERC, SSHRC, CIHR): 1) Communication with various designated public office holders to inquire on the status research funding programs; and 2) Communications to various designated public office holders to advocate for continued and increased granting council funding for the sector.
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.