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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.

  • Reported by Mark Vineis · In-house (corporation)

    • Evan Solomon · Minister of AI and Digital Innovation, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
    Federal Innovation agenda. Working with our Industry Associations (Innovative Medicines Canada and BIOTECanada) to ensure that innovative medicines, and our contribution to Research and Development in Canada are part of the consultation process in the development of this new innovation agenda. Read more

    Science and Technology Strategy, advocating for the development of a Biopharma sector in support of more research & development in Canada.

    Official report

  • IBM Canada Limited

    Reported by Deb Pimentel · In-house (corporation)

    • Evan Solomon · Minister of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Innovation
    • Anushka Kurian · Senior Policy Advisor, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
    Communicating with government officials about artificial intelligence ("AI"), including about (i) the potential adoption and deployment of AI by the federal government and (ii) the development, implementation and amendment of AI policies, guidelines and regulations. Read more

    Communicating with government officials about quantum, more specifically quantum-safe encryption standards and capabilities, including as it pertains to Canada's National Defence Policy.

    Official report

  • HONDA CANADA INC.

    Reported by Dave Jamieson · In-house (corporation)

    • Evan Solomon · Minister of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Innovation and Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
    • Anson Duran · Chief of Staff, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
    • Melissa George · Policy Director, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
    • Tanveerkaur Tur · Senior Advisor, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
    and 1 more
    • Nancy Gardiner · President, Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev)
    NATIONAL ZERO-EMISSIONS VEHICLE STRATEGY: Communicating with government officials about the National Zero-Emissions Vehicle Strategy, more specifically (i) providing expert industry input on the strategy, (ii) participating in various advisory groups and (iii) participating in the government review. These communications will involve discussions about design, infrastructure, incentives, supply, and public awareness. Read more

    CANADA-UNITED STATES-MEXICO AGREEMENT ("CUSMA"): Communicating with government officials about CUSMA, previously known as the North American Free Trade Agreement ("NAFTA"), more specifically about the need to ensure protections for North America's integrated automobile industry and supplier network.

    REGIONAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT - Communicating with government officials about regional economic development programs and funding, including those offered by the Federal Economic Development Agency.

    Official report

  • Reported by Anna Woodmass · Consultant

    • 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)
    • Rechie Valdez · Minister of Women and Gender Equality and Secretary of State, Women and Gender Equality (WAGE)
    Economic Development, Infrastructure, Labour, Gender Equity, Sports. Explore federal grants, programs, policy or contributions to address gender equity in professional sport. This includes Government of Canada Safe Sport initiatives; applicable; infrastructure programs; and available regional economic development funding from federal agencies. Read more

    Official report

  • Reported by Michael Bernstein · 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)
    Policy around the design and implementation of a federal Carbon Contracts for Difference (CCfD) program.

    Official report

  • Reported by Anna Woodmass · Consultant

    • Gregor Robertson · Minister of Housing, Infrastructure, and Communities, Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada (HICC)
    • 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)
    • Adam van Koeverden · Secretary of State (Sport), Canadian Heritage (PCH)
    Economic Development, Infrastructure, Labour, Gender Equity, Sports. Explore federal grants, programs, policy or contributions to address gender equity in professional sport. This includes Government of Canada Safe Sport initiatives; applicable; infrastructure programs; and available regional economic development funding from federal agencies. Read more

    Official report

  • Reported by Edward Kholodenko · 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)
    Interest in implementing actions to provide Canadians with more control over their financial health, including financial literacy; establishing an open banking system in Canada. Read more

    Offering input related to the review of financial institutions policy and Bank Act and/or emerging policies related to the financial technology sector to allow for greater innovation and competition

    Arranging meetings and outreach with Public Office Holders in relation to Questrade’s goal in helping Canadians become more financially secure, contributing to the affordable housing strategy as a champion and providing the most innovative & cost-efficient online financial and other services.

    Official report

  • Reported by Eric Gales · In-house (corporation)

    • Evan Solomon · Minister of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Innovation, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
    • Michael Paramathasan · Director of Policy & Legislative Affairs, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
    Seeking to influence policy direction related to cloud based services.

    Official report

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

    and 35 more
    Equip police departments to counter hate crimes and support targeted communities by providing additional resources to bolster existing police hate crime and community liaison units. Where such units do not exist, funding should be provided to establish them. Read more

    Establish a security rebate program for places of worship, schools and community centres. Institutions that pay for security personnel (such as guards from licensed companies or paid duty police officers) could submit those receipts with their annual filing to Canada Revenue Agency and be reimbursed for a portion of the total cost.

    Hate speech and internet-based hate: For Canada to adopt policies – either/and through legislation or policies adjustments that will provide measurable standards for internet-based dissemination of hate speech, including explicit provisions within the Crimical Code and/or the Human Rights Act.

    Official report

  • Reported by William Shelling · Consultant

    • Evan Solomon · Minister, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
    • Benjamin Ebadi · Senior Policy Advisor, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
    • Anushka Kurian · Senior Policy Advisor, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
    Engage government regarding the role of private sector investment in the development of Indigenous owned projects.

    Official report

  • 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)
    • Anson Duran · Chief of Staff, 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

    Official report

  • Reported by Jennifer Brown · In-house (organization)

    • Evan Solomon · Minister, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
    • Steven Guilbeault · Minister of Canadian Identity and Culture and Minister responsible for Official Languages, Canadian Heritage (PCH)
    • Michael Paramathasan · Director of Policy, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
    • Klara Hupel · Regional Advisor (Quebec), Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
    and 2 more
    • Dominic Morin · Head of Appointments & Senior Policy Advisor, Canadian Heritage (PCH)
    • Patrick Blanar · Director Copyright and Trademark Policy, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)

    C-2744-1

    Amendments to the Copyright Act - To bring the Copyright Act in line with advances in technology and current international standards and provide fair and predictable rules for copyright in the digital environment. Read more

    Regulations pursuant to the Artificial Intelligence and Data Act (Bill C-27) to ensure that creators and their works are protected in the digital environment.

    Official report

  • Reported by Reynolds Mastin · In-house (organization)

    • Evan Solomon · Minister of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Innovation
    • Steven Guilbeault · Minister of Canadian Heritage, Canadian Heritage (PCH)
    Seeking to ensure the interests of Canada’s independent producers are considered in any amendments to the Broadcasting Act, Telecommunications Act, or Copyright Act. Read more

    Broadcasting polices, including policies related to Canadian programming expenditures, digital media, and independently-produced programming.

    Broadcasting regulations, including regulations related to Canadian programming.

    Official report

  • Reported by Hélène Messier · In-house (organization)

    • Evan Solomon · Ministre, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
    • Steven Guilbeault · ministre, Canadian Heritage (PCH)
    • Michael Paramathasan · Directeur des politiques, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
    Défense de l'exception culturelle dans les accords de libre-échange, incluant dans les dispositions sur le commerce numérique et l'intelligence artificielle Read more

    Défense de la production indépendante

    Encadrement de l'intelligence artificielle touchant les arts et la culture

    Loi sur le droit d'auteur. L'aspect de la loi relatif à l'audiovisuel.

    Official report

  • Queen's University

    Reported by Patrick Deane · In-house (organization)

    • 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)
    • Michael Paramathasan · Director of Policy and Legislative Affairs, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
    Advocacy to enhance support for university research mobilization and commercialization. Read more

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

    Official report

  • Reported by Regan Watts · Consultant

    • Evan Solomon · Minister, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
    Communicating with federal public office holders regarding matters related to artificial intelligence, including potential regulation of AI, applications of AI in government operations, federal investments in AI research and deployment, and technological developments that impact Canada’s digital economy. Communications may also address AI literacy, workforce training, and skills development, as well as the development, implementation, and amendment of Canadian AI policies and frameworks. Broader discussions may include policies and programs that support the responsible adoption and ethical use of AI, along with cloud computing and secure and sovereign digital infrastructure to advance the competitiveness of the Canadian economy. Read more

    Official report

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

    • Evan Solomon · Minister of Artificial Intelligence & Digital Innovation, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
    • Mark Schaan · Deputy Secretary to the Cabinet (Artificial Intelligence), Privy Council Office (PCO)
    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. Read more

    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.

    Official report

  • Reported by Beatrice Bruske · In-house (organization)

    • Evan Solomon · Minister of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Innovation / Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario

    C-2744-1

    Bill C-27, Digitial Charter Implementation Act - Part III of C-27 and the impact of artificial intelligence on jobs and workers.

    Official report

  • Reported by Beatrice Bruske · In-house (organization)

    • Evan Solomon · Minister of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Innovation / Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario

    C-2744-1

    Bill C-27, Digitial Charter Implementation Act - Part III of C-27 and the impact of artificial intelligence on jobs and workers.

    Official report

  • Reported by Beatrice Bruske · In-house (organization)

    C-2744-1

    Bill C-27, Digitial Charter Implementation Act - Part III of C-27 and the impact of artificial intelligence on jobs and workers.

    Official report

  • Facebook Canada Ltd.

    Reported by Jill Briggs · Consultant

    • Evan Solomon · Minister of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Innovation, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
    • Karim Bardeesy · Parliamentary Secretary
    • Peter Wall · Director of Communications, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
    Engagement with government and parliamentarians on policies and programs impacting online digital platforms and broader policy issues, ranging from consumer privacy to artificial intelligence. Facebook’s engagement is often at the request of government and parliamentarians. Read more

    Official report

  • Reported by Alex Munter · In-house (organization)

    • Evan Solomon · Minister of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Innovation, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
    TECHNOLOGY AND ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE: provide CMA’s perspective on the impact of technology and artificial intelligence on the health care sector and the means through which advancements can be foreseen and managed. Read more

    Official report

  • Reported by Joss Reimer · Consultant

    • Evan Solomon · Minister of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Innovation, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
    TECHNOLOGY AND ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE: provide CMA’s perspective on the impact of technology and artificial intelligence on the health care sector and the means through which advancements can be foreseen and managed. Read more

    Official report

  • Bruce Power

    Reported by Eric Chassard · In-house (corporation)

    Canadian Environmental Assessment Act and the Impact Assessment Act. Bruce Power will be lobbying the government with respect to the Impact Assessment Act and the regulation. Read more

    Nuclear Energy: Advocate for greater recognition of nuclear energy and its role in fighting climate change and supporting CANDU technology development and innovation.

    Official report

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

    • Evan Solomon · Minister of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Innovation, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
    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. Read more

    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.