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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.

← Karim Bardeesy

Lobbying since the current Parliament opened

Reported meetings
289
Organizations
202

Met most often

Every reported meeting

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

  • Reported by Valerie Walker · In-house (organization)

    Federal policies, programs, and funding related to workforce development, work-integrated learning, student employment, youth employment, skills training, talent development, upskilling/reskilling, and partnerships between employers, post-secondary institutions, and government. This includes initiatives to improve labour-market transitions, productivity, innovation, applied research, employer engagement, and alignment between education and Canada’s current and future workforce needs. Read more

    Official report

  • Reported by Ronald Cohn · In-house (organization)

    C-34

    Supporting the introduction and passing of legislation that would increase protections for children and youth online, including the passage of C-34, the Safe Social Media Act. Read more

    Official report

  • Reported by Bettina Hamelin · In-house (organization)

    • Karim Bardeesy · Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Industry
    Policy measures to ensure security of drug supply in Canada and preserve Canada's attractiveness for biopharmaceutical launches, including in response to foreign pricing regulations Read more

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  • Reported by Kait LaForce · Consultant

    In support of the federal government's climate change objectives, seek expansion of the Low Carbon Cities Canada initiative to invest in urban greenhouse gas reduction projects focused on buildings, transportation and waste in major Canadian cities. Read more

    Engage the government on the benefits of virtual audits for retrofits aimed at low-income households.

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  • Reported by Vasiliki Bednar · In-house (organization)

    The Canadian SHIELD Institute communicates with federal public office holders regarding the development and design of policies to bolster Canada’s economic resilience, sovereignty, and global competitiveness—particularly in areas such as industrial strategy, innovation policy, national security, and institutional renewal. Read more

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  • Transformer Lab

    Reported by Ali Asaria · In-house (corporation)

    Promoting a Canadian full-stack AI ecosystem and sovereign compute capability, Transformer Lab is engaging with the Government of Canada to support the development of a robust, sovereign Canadian artificial intelligence ecosystem that spans the full AI stack, from GPU compute infrastructure to the software that runs on it. Read more

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  • Transformer Labs Inc.

    Reported by Morgan Elliott · Consultant

    Title: Promoting a Canadian Full-Stack AI Ecosystem and Sovereign Compute Capacity Transformer Labs is engaging with the Government of Canada to support the development of a robust, sovereign Canadian artificial intelligence ecosystem that spans the full AI stack, from GPU compute infrastructure to the software that runs on it. Read more

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  • University of Calgary

    Reported by Edward McCauley · In-house (organization)

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

    Official report

  • Lockheed Martin

    Reported by Kristen Leroux · In-house (corporation)

    Communications with the Government of Canada to support the design and implementation of their defence industrial strategy

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  • Reported by Viviane Poupon · In-house (organization)

    Brain Canada Foundation is seeking additional funding to increase the Canada Brain Research Fund, which is currently funded by the Government of Canada, through Health Canada, and which current funding expires March 31, 2028. Read more

    Official report

  • Palix Foundation

    Reported by Jordan Paquet · Consultant

    • Karim Bardeesy · Member of Parliament
    • Chase Knight · Parliamentary Affairs Advisor, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
    Explore opportunities for partnership with the Government of Canada to align science and government strategies for greater impact.

    Official report

  • Pinterest, Inc.

    Reported by Jesse Shea · Consultant

    • Karim Bardeesy · Member of Parliament
    • Lisa Xie · Policy Advisor, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
    The government's approach to digital platform regulation, specifically as it relates to protection of minors online Read more

    Understanding the scope of online harms legislation, and legislation aimed at protecting children online

    Share the Pinterest story and Canadian footprint

    Official report

  • Reported by Brian Gallant · Consultant

    • Mélanie Joly · Minister of Industry and Minister responsible for Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
    • Karim Bardeesy · Member of Parliament
    • Paul Moen · Chief of Staff to the Minister, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
    • Philip Jennings · Deputy Minister, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
    and 3 more
    • Marie Froggatt · Director of Operations, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
    • Tim Logan · Senior Policy Advisor, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
    • Brian Botting · Director of Defence Industrial Strategy (Sr Advisor, Defence Industrial Strategy), Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
    Telecommunications, with respect to satellite technology for connectivity; advanced communications technologies; digital economic strategies; spectrum policy and auctions Read more

    Industry, with respect to Canadian space program policy and governance; space strategies; advocacy for a National Space Council; Industrial and Technological Benefits (ITB) program; commercial space policy and programs; future government space mission concepts; Canadian involvement in international space programs; international cooperation agreements

    Economic development, with respect to Canadian space program policy and governance; space strategies; advocacy for a National Space Council; Industrial and Technological Benefits (ITB) program; commercial space policy and programs; future government space mission concepts; Canadian involvement in international space programs; international cooperation agreements

    Government procurement, with respect to procurement policies; Industrial and Technological Benefits (ITB) program

    Economic development, with respect to space regulatory framework modernization; international cooperation agreements; broadband regulations; spectrum policy and auctions

    International relations, with respect to the Government of Canada creating a National Space Council

    Industry, with respect to future space regulatory framework changes

    Economic development, with respect to the Government of Canada creating a National Space Council

    Industry, with respect to space regulatory framework modernization; international cooperation agreements; broadband regulations; spectrum policy and auctions

    Security, with respect to the Government of Canada creating a National Space Council

    International relations, with respect to Canadian involvement in international space programs

    Research and development, with respect to space technology R&D policies and programs; Canadian involvement in international space programs

    Science and technology, with respect to space technology policies and programs

    Budget, with respect to Canadian space program investment

    Infrastructure, with respect to space technologies as part of Canada's Critical Infrastructure

    Security, with respect to space technologies as part of Canada's Critical Infrastructure

    Budget, with respect to the Government of Canada prioritizing space and creating a National Space Council

    Defence, with respect to current and future defence space programs and to encourage the Government of Canada to fulfill unique communications, scientific or military requirements through new satellite programs

    Defence, with respect to the Government of Canada creating a National Space Council

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  • Otipêy Inc.

    Reported by Jeff Cyr · In-house (corporation)

    and 6 more
    • Ginette Lavack · Member of Parliament
    • Fares Al Soud · Member of Parliament
    • Paula Hadden-Jokiel · Assistant Deputy Minister, Indigenous Services Canada (ISC)
    • Juan David · Senior Policy Advisor, Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario
    • Cheri Reddin · Director General, Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada (HICC)
    • Ellen Galupo · Director, Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
    Seeking federal partnership in social impact investment opportunities involving indigenous communities in Canada Read more

    Federal Government policies impacting social impact investment models between the federal government and the private sector.

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  • FCA Canada Inc.

    Reported by Trevor Longley · In-house (corporation)

    • Dominique O'Rourke · Member of Parliament
    • Karim Bardeesy · Member of Parliament
    • Ali Ehsassi · Member of Parliament
    • Charles Vincent · Senior Assistant Deputy Minister, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
    and 4 more
    • Lisa Setlakwe · Assistant Deputy Minister, Safety and Security, Transport Canada (TC)
    • Philip Jennings · Deputy Minister, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
    • Simran Arulraj · Policy Advisor, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
    • Yasmin Atassi · Senior Policy Advisor, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
    Passenger Automobile and Light Truck GHG Emission regulation with respect to consulting with government on an amendment to the regulation and to align with the United States. Read more

    Discussions regarding existing and updates to existing Canada Free Trade Agreements and the trade agenda with additional countries such as CUSMA, TPP, Japan, China, ASEAN, UK and the impacts on the auto industry.

    Ongoing National ZEV strategy discussions National ZEV sales mandate requirements for automotive sales in Canada. National ZEV charging infrastructure discussions National GHG emissions credit requirements for automotive sales in Canada.

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  • Reported by Huw Williams · Consultant

    and 4 more
    • Yasmin Atassi · Senior Policy Advisor, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
    • Vincent Charles · Senior Assistant Deputy Minister, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
    • Phillip Jennings · Deputy Minister, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
    • Lisa Setlakwe · Assistant Deputy Minister, Transport Canada (TC)
    Promote free trade in automotive sector in North American Free Trade Agreement

    Official report

  • Reported by Bev Goodman · In-house (corporation)

    and 12 more
    • Michael Mosier · Director, Finance Canada (FIN)
    • Michael Cannon · Executive Director, Global Affairs Canada (GAC)
    • Simran Arulraj · Policy Advisor, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
    • Yasmin Atassi · Senior Policy Advisor, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
    • Philip Jennings · Deputy Minister, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
    • Vincent Charles · Senior Assistant DM Innovation, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
    • Jennifer McLean · Director, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
    • Benoit Tessier · Director General, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
    • Olivier Quirion · Director, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
    • Anna van der Kamp · Executive Director, Decarbonization Programs, National Research Council (NRC)
    • Nicholas Harper · Deputy Director, Prime Minister's Office (PMO)
    • Lisa Setlakwe · Assistant Deputy Minister, Transport Canada (TC)
    U.S. policies regarding trade as it relates to Canadian automotive, steel, aluminum and critical mineral exports. Read more

    Provide an overview of Canada's integrated auto sector and Canada's role in the global auto sector

    Bilateral and plurolateral trade agreements comprehend the North American integration of the Automotive industry

    U.S. policies regarding the auto sector as it relates to Canadian automotive, steel, aluminum and critical mineral exports and imports.

    Section 232 - Participating in discussions to highlight impact of steel and aluminum tariffs on Canadian automotive industry

    Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999 (1999, c. 33 ): Promoting practical vehicle emission standards, greenhouse gas standards and facility environmental requirements in effort to reduce emissions and greenhouse gases.

    U.S. policies regarding tariffs as it relates to Canadian automotive, steel, aluminum and critical mineral exports.

    USMCA: Participation in consultation group in the renegotiation of the United States, Mexico, Canada agreement, administered by Global Affairs Canada.

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

    Discussion concerning policies that relate to import and export of vehicles and parts, including impact on Canada's automotive sector and national security.

    Official report

  • Reported by Brian Kingston · In-house (organization)

    and 4 more
    • Yasmin Atassi · Senior Policy Advisor, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
    • Phil Jennings · Deputy Minister, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
    • Vincent Charles · Senior Assistant DM, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
    • Lisa Setlakwe · Assistant Deputy Minister, Transport Canada (TC)
    Policy development that mitigates inter-provincial trade barriers; regulatory divergences. Read more

    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.

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

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

    Trade agreement negotiation and implementation that maximizes commercial benefits and export opportunities.

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  • Reported by Philip Cartwright · Consultant

    Engaging with Government of Canada officials related to potential future amendments to the Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act.

    Official report

  • Fintechs Canada

    Reported by Adriana Vega · In-house (organization)

    The government's review of the financial sector legislative framework with a focus on the digitalization of money

    Official report

  • Reported by Alan Shepard · In-house (organization)

    • Mélanie Joly · Minister of Industry and Minister responsible for Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
    • Maggie Chi · Member of Parliament
    • Karim Bardeesy · Member of Parliament
    • Manuela Tomic · Senior Policy Advisor, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
    Support the Recruitment of World-Class Faculty and Staff Read more

    Funding for research related infrastructure through CFI and other tri-council programs

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  • McMaster University

    Reported by Susan Tighe · In-house (organization)

    Federal Research Granting Councils and agencies funding of research, academic pursuits, and publication or dissemination Read more

    Science & Technology Strategy - promotion of enhanced measures to increase research in science and technology

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  • Reported by Michiel Wielhouwer · In-house (corporation)

    Discuss financial sector policy matters, in particular: privacy legislation; payments system developments; government policies related to payments, e-commerce and data security; Bank Act legislative and regulatory changes. Read more

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  • Reported by Michiel Wielhouwer · In-house (corporation)

    Discuss financial sector policy matters, in particular: privacy legislation; payments system developments; government policies related to payments, e-commerce and data security; Bank Act legislative and regulatory changes. Read more

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  • Reported by David Robinson · In-house (organization)

    Increased federal supports for post-secondary education, students, academic and professional staff, including student financial assistance, federal transfers and programs such as infrastructure, official languages, and training. Read more

    Advocacy on federal research funding, policy, science governance, research integrity and research security frameworks

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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.