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Meetings with Evan Solomon 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 Evan Solomon held office then.

  • Photonic Inc.

    Reported by Paul Terry · In-house (corporation)

    • Evan Solomon · Minister of Artificial Intelligence & Digital Innovation, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
    • Anson Duran · Chief of Staff, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
    Outlining our thoughts on ways the Canadian government could valuably support the growth of domestic quantum computing companies, in a geopolitically competitive climate Read more

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  • Photonic Inc.

    Reported by Paul Terry · In-house (corporation)

    • Evan Solomon · Minister of Artificial Intelligence & Digital Innovation, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
    • Anson Duran · Chief of Staff, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
    Outlining our thoughts on ways the Canadian government could valuably support the growth of domestic quantum computing companies, in a geopolitically competitive climate Read more

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  • Reported by Noah Shack · In-house (organization)

    PSC (Public Safety Canada) and Infrastructure Canada seeking program applicability to full range of Jewish communal institutions with respect to the timing of the program and the scope and determination of reimbursements Read more

    National Holocaust Memorial: To ensure that the Government of Canada provide resources for year-round access to the memorial as well as educations supports for visitors to the Holocaust Memorial

    Introduce 'bubble legislation,' or zones of exemption for protests around religious institutions.

    INTERNATIONAL TASK FORCE ON HOLOCAUST EDUCATION, COMMEMORATION AND RESEARCH; ensure that the Government of Canada fulfills its obligations as a full member.

    Public Security threats to the safety and security of the Jewish community of Canada and the extension of funding of capital costs and staff training for security of communities at risk

    Provide economic support for the charitable and not-for-profit sector through a direct granting program. Donations from Canadians should be incentivized through a temporary enhancement of the charitable giving tax credit, or through a donor matching program, whereby the government matches donations from Canadians.

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  • IBM Canada Limited

    Reported by Deb Pimentel · In-house (corporation)

    • Evan Solomon · Minister of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Innovation
    • Klara Hupel · Regional Advisor (Québec), Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
    Communicating with government officials about quantum, more specifically quantum-safe encryption standards and capabilities, including as it pertains to Canada's National Defence Policy. Read more

    Communicating with government officials about semi-conductors, including the development of the semi-conductor industry in Canada.

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  • Reported by Isabelle Dessureault · In-house (organization)

    • Evan Solomon · Ministre de l’Intelligence artificielle et de l’Innovation numérique, Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev)
    • Mélanie Joly · Ministre de l'Industrie et ministre responsable pour le développement économique Canada pour les régions du Québec, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
    Représentation auprès de différents titulaires de charges publiques pour la mise en place de programme de soutien à l'exportation pour les PME - Trade Accelerator Program. Read more

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  • Thales Canada Inc.

    Reported by Ian Krepps · In-house (corporation)

    • Evan Solomon · Minister of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Innovation, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
    • Mélanie Joly · Minister of Industry and Minister responsible for Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
    Discussions about Canadian defence industrial capabilities regarding shipbuilding and acquisition of new capabilities by DND, and the Canadian Coast Guard for in-service support, continuous capability sustainment, C4ISR and networking programs, ground vehicles, optronics, military avionics and related equipment, identity and access management solutions, and cybersecurity and AI solutions and technologies Read more

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  • Reported by Sabrina Geremia · In-house (corporation)

    • Evan Solomon · Minister of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Innovation
    • Mark Schaan · Associate Deputy Minister, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
    • Anson Duran · Chief of Staff, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
    • Michael Paramathasan · Director of Policy and Legislative Affairs, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
    and 1 more
    • Tom Pitfield · Principal Secretary, Prime Minister's Office (PMO)
    Communicating with government officials about artificial intelligence (AI), including about (i) the potential regulation of AI by government, (ii) potential uses for AI in government, (iii) investments in AI by government, including via the AI Compute Access Fund, (iv) technological developments related to AI, (v) the promotion of AI literacy, training and skills development and (vi) the development, implementation and amendment of AI policies, including but not limited to the “Canadian Guardrails for Generative AI – Code of Practice”, the “Voluntary Code of Conduct on the Responsible Development and Management of Advanced Generative AI Systems” and the “Canadian AI Sovereign Compute Strategy. Read more

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  • Reported by James Brodie · In-house (corporation)

    • Evan Solomon · Minister of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Innovation, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
    Discuss Canada’s talent attraction strategy as part of the expansion of the nation’s industrial and research capacity. Read more

    Engagement on government’s Innovation Agenda Biomanufacturing and Life Sciences Strategy as it relates to Health and Bio Sciences sector. Johnson & Johnson (Canada) Inc. supports the development of a strong life science strategy and emerging policies that may impact the life sciences ecosystem in Canada, including the use and development of medical devices, digital health and robotics.

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  • Coveo Solutions Inc.

    Reported by Laurent Simoneau · In-house (corporation)

    • Evan Solomon · Minister of Artificial Intelligence & Digital Innovation and Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
    • Peter Wall · Director of Communications, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
    • Sofia Ouslis · Press Secretary, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
    Discussions with federal officials on innovation, AI and technology-related topics relevant to government operations and AI adoption. This also includes updating procurement policies to better support government services. Read more

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  • Futurpreneur Canada

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

    • Evan Solomon · Minister of Artificial Intelligence & Digital Innovation and Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
    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

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  • Reported by Michael Schull · In-house (organization)

    • Evan Solomon · Minister of Artificial Intelligence & Digital Innovation, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
    • Sofia Ouslis · Press Secretary, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
    Providing input to the Government of Canada’s Digital Research Infrastructure Strategy.

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  • Reported by Benoit-Antoine Bacon · In-house (organization)

    • Evan Solomon · Minister of Artificial Intelligence & Digital Innovation, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
    Advocacy to ensure that proposals to develop or amend federal legislation, regulations, policies or programs that directly or indirectly impact the post-secondary system reflect the needs of universities and support our research and education mission. Read more

    Advocacy to enhance support for university research mobilization and commercialization activities.

    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.

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  • Bell Canada

    Reported by Mirko Bibic · In-house (corporation)

    • Evan Solomon · Minister of Artificial Intelligence & Digital Innovation and Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
    • Mark Schaan · Associate Deputy Minister, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
    • Anson Duran · Chief of Staff, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
    • Michael Paramathasan · Director of Policy & Legislative Affairs, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
    and 1 more
    • Anushka Kurian · Senior Policy Advisor, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
    Seeking to raise awareness about Bell’s technological innovations, including AI, with an aim to convey how policies affect investments in innovation and research. Read more

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  • Nokia Canada Inc

    Reported by Jeffrey Maddox · In-house (corporation)

    • Evan Solomon · Minister of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Innovation, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
    • Karim Bardeesy · Parlimentary Secretary, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
    • Maninder Sidhu · Minister of International Trade, Global Affairs Canada (GAC)
    • Jenna Sudds · Parlimentary Secretary, Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC)
    Nokia Canada Inc. is exploring funding opportunities to expand its R&D footprint and talent pool in Canada. Additionally NOKIA is seeking oppportunities to earn opportunities to deploy our technology within these networks . Read more

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  • Nokia Canada Inc

    Reported by Jeffrey Maddox · In-house (corporation)

    • Evan Solomon · Minister of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Innovation, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
    Nokia Canada Inc. is exploring funding opportunities to expand its R&D footprint and talent pool in Canada. Additionally NOKIA is seeking oppportunities to earn opportunities to deploy our technology within these networks . Read more

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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

    Brain Canada Foundation is seeking a top-up to its current funding to support the development and application of AI to accelerate research, advance our understanding of the brain, and identify solutions for brain diseases and disorders.

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  • Reported by Dennis Darby · In-house (organization)

    • Evan Solomon · Minister of Artificial Intelligence & Digital Innovation and Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
    Matters related to trade with USA as they related to trade policies, tariffs, trade agreements, regulatory reform, retaliatory measures, tariff policy, remissions/relief policies considered by the federal government, provincial impact of implementing tariffs, etc. Read more

    Advocated for broad supports to Canada's manufacturing sector to cope with U.S. trade developments. This includes relief for technology investment, on-the-job training, excise duty, broad red tape reduction, using both grants (e.g. SIF) and taxation (e.g. capital gains, corporate tax, excise duty).

    Advocate for a national manufacturing and exporting strategy that includes innovation and investment supports, skills development and effective trade policies.

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  • Clean Economy Fund

    Reported by Jason Clark · Consultant

    • Evan Solomon · Minister of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Innovation, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
    • Benjamin Ebadi · Western and Northern Regional Advisor, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
    • Tanveerkaur Tur · Senior Advisor, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
    Engaging parliamentarians and staff with respect to the New Economy Canada initiative aimed at accelerating investment, capital deployment and job creation in Canada's clean economy - Discuss investment attraction strategies Read more

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  • Reported by James Slifierz · In-house (corporation)

    • Evan Solomon · Minister of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Innovation, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
    • Conor Lewis · Policy Advisor, National Defence (DND)
    • Renee Filiatrault · Assistant Deputy Minister, National Defence (DND)
    On behalf of, and as a member organization of Space Canada: Advocate for making Space a priority for the federal government, including through the creation of a National Space Council, enhancing space-related commercialization programming and policies, and building up Canada’s space industrial base. Read more

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  • Reported by Brian Gallant · Consultant

    • Evan Solomon · Minister of Artificial Intelligence & Digital Innovation, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
    • Anushka Kurian · Senior Policy Advisor, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
    • Peter Wall · Director of Communications, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
    Government procurement, with respect to procurement policies; Industrial and Technological Benefits (ITB) program Read more

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

    Telecommunications, with respect to satellite technology for connectivity; advanced communications technologies; digital economic strategies; spectrum policy and auctions

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

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

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

    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

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

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

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

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

    Budget, with respect to Canadian space program investment

    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

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  • Reported by Marina Mississian · In-house (corporation)

    Working collectively with other leading Canadian space companies, discuss the merits of greater funding in the federal budget, as a necessary requirement for ensuring that sufficient Canadian space industry infrastructure is available as a strategic national resource, to meet Canadian defence, security, natural resource management, disaster management, communications and other public policy needs. Read more

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  • Reported by Claudia Krywiak · In-house (organization)

    • Evan Solomon · Minister, Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev)
    • Nancy Gardiner · President, Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev)
    • Linda Cousineau · Vice President, Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev)
    Seeking funding for programs to drive job creation through innovative , high tech companies.

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  • Reported by Stephen Toope · In-house (organization)

    • Evan Solomon · Minister of Artificial Intelligence & Digital Innovation, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
    • Michael Paramathasan · Director of Policy, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
    • Mark Schaan · Deputy Secretary to the Cabinet (Artificial Intelligence), Privy Council Office (PCO)
    • Anushka Kurian · Senior Policy Advisor to the Minister, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
    Funding to maintain CIFAR's role and responsibilities in leading the Pan-Canadian AI strategy. Read more

    Discussions to provide information about CIFAR’s activities, benefits, and perspectives on issues related to fundamental research and innovation, as well as to offer advice on policy or program development in this sector.

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  • Reported by John Geiger · In-house (corporation)

    Seeking funding to provide education and information about Canada's human and physical geography.

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  • Microsoft Canada Inc.

    Reported by Matthew Milton · In-house (corporation)

    • Evan Solomon · Minister of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Innovation, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
    • Anson Duran · Chief of Staff, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
    • Michael Paramathasan · Director of Policy & Legislative Affairs, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
    Policies or programs related to innovation, the digital economy and the adoption of information, communication technologies and AI.

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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.