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Meetings with Karim Bardeesy reported by registered lobbyists. Lobbyists must report every oral, arranged meeting with an MP, minister or other designated public office holder.

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Newest first, back to November 2021 if Karim Bardeesy held office then.

  • Council of Canadian Innovators

    Reported by Benjamin Bergen · In-house (organization)

    The Council of Canadian Innovators (CCI) is engaging with government officials to discuss the alignment between CCI’s priorities and the federal government’s efforts to foster innovation in Canada. These discussions focus on ensuring that government programs and policies effectively support high-growth Canadian technology firms and strengthen the country’s innovation ecosystem. Read more

    Official report

  • TransAlta Corporation

    Reported by Andrew Teliszewsky · Consultant

    • Karim Bardeesy · Parliamentary Secretary, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
    Electricity - To work with the government regarding the country's electricity sector, goals for continued leadership in clean energy policies, and support for partnerships between First Nations and industry. Read more

    Official report

  • Canadian Automobile Dealers Association (CADA)

    Reported by Huw Williams · Consultant

    and 12 more
    • Ali Ehsassi · Member of Parliament
    • Wade Grant · Member of Parliament
    • Mélanie Joly · Minister, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
    • Mike Kelloway · Member of Parliament
    • James Maloney · Member of Parliament
    • Bienvenu-Olivier Ntumba · Member of Parliament
    • Dominique O'Rourke · Member of Parliament
    • Ryan Turnbull · Member of Parliament
    • Francesco Sorbara · Senior Advisor, Finance Canada (FIN)
    • Natalie Woodland · Ontario Regional Advisor, Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)
    • Alex Kondakov · Senior Regional Advisor, Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)
    • Richard Duke · Policy Advisor, Global Affairs Canada (GAC)
    Promote Canadian vehicle fuel economy standards that are harmonized within North American Market. Read more

    Promote free trade in automotive sector in North American Free Trade Agreement

    Official report

  • GENERAL MOTORS OF CANADA COMPANY

    Reported by Kristian Aquilina · In-house (corporation)

    and 9 more
    International Trade Agreements in respect of fairness and access to markets for automotive industry, including development of reciprocal tariffs.

    Official report

  • Canadian Vehicle Manufacturers' Association

    Reported by Brian Kingston · In-house (organization)

    and 9 more
    Ensure an automotive strategy provides for a competitive environment that encourages maintenance of current and new automotive investment. Read more

    Policy development that mitigates inter-provincial trade barriers; regulatory divergences.

    Competitive industrial policies and supports such as the Strategic Innovation Fund.

    Ensure that federal ZEV policies support consumer uptake and demand, and comprehend the integrated nature of the auto industry and the need for alignment with U.S. federal ZEV policies and programs.

    Bilateral and plurilateral trade agreements that comprehend the North American integration of the automotive industry.

    Official report

  • Breakthrough T1D

    Reported by Jessica Diniz · In-house (organization)

    • Karim Bardeesy · Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Industry, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
    Seek increased funding for type 1 diabetes research

    Official report

  • YWCA Canada

    Reported by Aline Nizigama · In-house (organization)

    and 7 more
    • Juanita Nathan · Member of Parliament
    • Marie-Gabrielle Ménard · Parliamentary Secretary, Women and Gender Equality (WAGE)
    • Rechie Valdez · Minister, Women and Gender Equality (WAGE)
    • Farah Mohamed · Senator, Senate of Canada
    • Carina Gabriele · Director of Policy, Women and Gender Equality (WAGE)
    • Alyth Roos · Special Assistant, Policy, Prime Minister's Office (PMO)
    • Elyse Moisan · Policy Advisor, Finance Canada (FIN)
    Investments in Canada-Wide Early Learning and Child Care, rollout of childcare agreements across Canada. Read more

    We are seeking investments in women's labour market participation, including investments in re-skilling programs that are gender-responsive.

    Official report

  • BILD

    Reported by David Wilkes · In-house (organization)

    and 6 more
    We are seeking relief from HST in the form of enhanced rebates/indexing. Read more

    The Building Industry and Land Development Association advocates for reforms to policy that are in the interest of a more efficient and effective development approval process and policy reforms that improve the overall health of the development industry in Canada.

    Official report

  • Actua

    Reported by Kristina Martin · Consultant

    • Karim Bardeesy · Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Industry
    CanCode Program - Actua is advocating for the renewal of CanCode in Budget 2025.

    Official report

  • BILD

    Reported by Julie DeWolfe · Consultant

    and 6 more
    BILD is advocating for changes to the GST exemption. Read more

    The Building Industry and Land Development Association advocates for reforms to policy that are in the interest of a more efficient and effective development approval process and policy reforms that improve the overall health of the development industry in Canada.

    Official report

  • Electric Mobility Canada

    Reported by Daniel Breton · In-house (organization)

    and 10 more
    • Vince Gasparro · Député
    • Wade Grant · Secrétaire parlementaire, Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)
    • Will Greaves · Député
    • Corey Hogan · Député
    • Claude Guay · Député
    • Yasmine Atassi · Conseiller Sénior, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
    • nyagua chiek · Directeur des affaires parlementaires, Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)
    • Natalie Woodland · Conseillère régionale pour l'Ontario, Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)
    • Jessica Fullerton · Conseillère en politiques senior, Finance Canada (FIN)
    • Cheryl Cardinal · Directrice, Finance Canada (FIN)
    Accompagner le gouvernement dans la modification de son règlement sur la norme zéro émission ainsi que sur la règlementation sur les combustibles propres.

    Official report

  • Propulsion Quebec

    Reported by Michelle LLambias Meunier · In-house (organization)

    and 18 more
    • Claude Guay · Member of Parliament
    • Chris Malette · Member of Parliament
    • Shannon Miedema · Member of Parliament
    • Dominique O'Rourke · Member of Parliament
    • Ryan Turnbull · Député
    • Louis Villeneuve · Member of Parliament
    • Vince Gasparro · Member of Parliament
    • Will Greaves · Member of Parliament
    • Eric St-Pierre · Member of Parliament
    • Patrick Weiler · Member of Parliament
    • Yasmine Atassi · Senior Policy Advisor, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
    • Charles-Olivier Dubé · Conseiller politique, Finance Canada (FIN)
    • Nyagua Chiek · Director of Issues Management and Parliamentary Affairs, Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)
    • Noah Fon · Quebec Regional Advisor to the Minister, Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)
    • Sarah Gingles · Operations Advisor, Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)
    • Alex Kondakov · Conseiller régional principal - Ontario et Manitoba, Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)
    • Caroline Lee · Chef de cabinet, Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)
    • Natalie Woodland · Conseillère régionale pour l'Ontario, Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)
    Représentations afin de soutenir le maintien de politiques publiques qui accélèrent la transition vers des transports zéro émission au Canada telles que les normes sur la disponibilité des véhicules zéro émission (VZE). Read more

    Official report

  • Canadian Charging Infrastructure Council

    Reported by Travis Allan · In-house (corporation)

    and 17 more
    • Wade Grant · Member of Parliament
    • Will Greaves · Member of Parliament
    • Claude Guay · Member of Parliament
    • Chris Malette · Member of Parliament
    • Shannon Miedema · Member of Parliament
    • Ryan Turnbull · Member of Parliament
    • Louis Villeneuve · Member of Parliament
    • Yasmine Atassi · Senior Policy Advisor, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
    • Natalie Woodland · Ontario Regional Advisor, Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)
    • Nyagua Chiek · Director of Issues Management and Parliamentary Affairs, Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)
    • Charles-Olivier Dube · Advisor, Finance Canada (FIN)
    • Noah Fon · Quebec Regional Advisor to the Minister, Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)
    • Sarah Gingles · Operations Advisor, Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)
    • Alex Kondakov · Senior Regional Advisor, Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)
    • Caroline Lee · Chief of Staff, Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)
    • Dominique O'Rorque · Member of Parliament, House of Commons
    • Natalie Woodland · Ontario Regional Advisor, Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)
    Electric Vehicle Availability Standard, with respect to overall design. Read more

    Electric vehicle charging incentives, with respect to existence, design and implementation.

    Official report

  • Electric Mobility Canada

    Reported by Audrey Dépault · Consultant

    and 17 more
    • Will Greaves · Member of Parliament
    • Vince Gasparro · Member of Parliament
    • Shannon Miedema · Member of Parliament
    • Mark Gerretsen · Member of Parliament
    • Chris Malette · Member of Parliament
    • Chris Malette · Member of Parliament
    • Karim Bardeesy · Member of Parliament
    • Ryan Turnbull · Member of Parliament
    • Claude Guay · Member of Parliament
    • Noah Fon · Quebec Regional Advisor to the Minister, Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)
    • Natalie Woodland · Ontario Regional Advisor, Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)
    • Alex Kondakov · Senior Regional Advisor, Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)
    • Sarah Gingles · Operations Advisor, Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)
    • Nyagua Chiek · Director of Issues Management and Parliamentary Affairs, Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)
    • Caroline Lee · Chief of Staff, Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)
    • Yasmine Atassi · Senior Policy Advisor, Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)
    • Charles-Olivier Dubé · Advisor, Finance Canada (FIN)
    Accompagner le gouvernement dans la modification de son règlement sur la norme de disponibilité des véhicules électriques.

    Official report

  • University of Calgary

    Reported by Edward McCauley · In-house (organization)

    Support for new research and campus infrastructure. Read more

    Discussions concerning potential research and development initiatives and investments related to clean energy, environmental research and climate change policy.

    Budget bills in support of federal funding for post-secondary education, research, innovation, science and technology.

    Discussions regarding possible research and development initiatives for, and investments in, partnerships with the University of Calgary.

    Official report

  • Small Change Fund

    Reported by Burkhard Mausberg · In-house (organization)

    and 20 more
    Advocate for the creation of new programs and economic institutions to expedite greenhouse gas reductions, such as new climate-oriented crown corporations, a Youth Climate Corps and a new federal just transition transfer program. Read more

    Advocate for increased federal spending on climate action and infrastructure. We are advocating for the federal government to boost its climate spending to 2% of GDP, including increased transfers to provinces/territories/municipalities/Indigenous nations for climate infrastructure (public transit, renewable energy, zero-emission housing), and to fund a Youth Climate Corps.

    Official report

  • Environmental Defense Fund

    Reported by Aaron Freeman · Consultant

    Establishing a regulated target for methane emissions from oil and gas activities.

    Official report

  • University of Alberta

    Reported by Bill Flanagan · In-house (organization)

    • Karim Bardeesy · Parliamentary Secretary, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
    • Leslie Church · Member of Parliament
    Advocacy to enhance support for university research mobilization and commercialization activities. Read more

    Discussions with Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada and other relevant departments and agencies regarding the role of universities in supporting federal innovation initiatives, policies and programs.

    Advocacy to secure federal support to develop and upgrade university infrastructure, including but not limited to research and learning facilities, digital infrastructure, and transit infrastructure.

    Advocacy to advance Canadian leadership in priority areas to support world class research, talent attraction and retention, and knowledge mobilization.

    Official report

  • Futurpreneur Canada

    Reported by Karen Greve Young · In-house (organization)

    • Karim Bardeesy · Member of Parliament and PS to the Minister of Industry
    Engagement on youth entrepreneurship support - We continue to engage with government stakeholders to enable Futurpreneur to continue to provide mentoring, financing and business services/support to young diverse entrepreneurs, including Indigenous entrepreneurs and OLMCs. Futurpreneur supports business creation in all regions, including working in rural communities and First Nations. This also includes growth initiatives for young entrepreneurs and their startup/SMEs, as well as international trade opportunities, such as the G20 Young Entrepreneurs Alliance. Read more

    Official report

  • Harbourfront Corporation (1990) o/a Harbourfront Centre

    Reported by Cathy Loblaw · In-house (organization)

    Harbourfront Centre is seeking funding for artistic, cultural and educational programs, and infrastructure support. Sources of funding include the Harbourfront Centre Funding Program (Canadian Heritage), Green and Inclusive Community Buildings (Infrastructure), programming funding through Canada Council for the Arts, wage subsidies and accessibility retrofits through the Employment and Social Development Canada, and tourism funding through FedDev Ontario. Read more

    Official report

  • McMaster University

    Reported by Susan Tighe · In-house (organization)

    • Karim Bardeesy · Member of Parliament and Parliamentary Secretary, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
    Federal Research Granting Councils and agencies funding of research, academic pursuits, and publication or dissemination

    Official report

  • Centre for the Commercialization of Regenerative Medicine

    Reported by William Mantel · Consultant

    Seeking support from the Strategic Innovation Fund to support application of automation and AI technology in our recently opened cell and gene therapy manufacutring facility operated by the subsidiary OmniaBio. The support will result in lower cost of life saving cell and gene therapy products. Pursue opportunities to benefit the Canadian cell and gene therapy ecosystem caused by global uncertainty. Read more

    Official report

  • MaRS Discovery District

    Reported by Grace Lee Reynolds · In-house (organization)

    • Karim Bardeesy · Parliamentary Secretary, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
    • Valerie Picher · Chief of Staff, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
    • Chase Knight · Assistant Parliamentary Affairs, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
    Collaborating with the Government of Canada on how to commercialize innovation businesses of the future, and making a positive difference in the lives of Canadians and others around the world. Read more

    Seek increased access to funding to support innovation companies at all stages of their growth.

    Seek increased support for entrepreneurs and startups in a range of sectors—from health and cleantech to finance and education—helping them grow and scale into global market leaders by providing expert advice

    Official report

  • D2L Corporation

    Reported by John Baker · In-house (corporation)

    Skills and Workforce Development: How more accurate information and programs can help build a more competitive workforce. Read more

    Industry-aligned upskilling, reskilling and onboarding programs to meet the skills needs of employers

    Innovation Agenda: Ongoing discussions with various ministries (ISED, Treasury Board, Finance, Global Affairs, International Trade) on Canada’s Innovation Strategy, including how to support Canadian scale-ups, ensure a competitive economy and thriving innovation agenda

    Responsible use and regulation of AI

    Official report

  • Novo Nordisk Canada Inc.

    Reported by Vince Lamanna · In-house (organization)

    • Karim Bardeesy · Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Industry, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)

    C-6444-1

    Bill C-64, the Pharmacare Act, with respect to definitional questions related to terms contained in Section 6.1, and concerns regarding the increased risk of drug shortages. Read more

    Support the establishment of a life sciences strategy in Canada

    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.