TeqMarq hopes its chip technology will be part of Ottawa’s plan to bring in vaccine passports in the coming months to make it easier for Canadians to travel overseas.
According to its website, TeqMarq, founded in 2018, has developed wearable smart technology, and is looking for procurement opportunities related to vaccine passports and other medical data. Target departments include Agri-Food Canada, Canada Border Services Agency, Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions, and the Canada Revenue Agency.
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Over the summer, the Federal Anti-Racism Secretariat, which was established two years ago, kicked off its anti-racism summit series, which aims to gather information to help shape a national anti-racism action plan expected to be launched next year. The move comes after calls to level the playing field for Black, Brown, Indigenous peoples and other minorities in areas like employment and business opportunities.
The Federation of African Canadian Economics (FACE), which seeks to empower Black Canadian entrepreneurs, is reaching out to the government to discuss programs that support Black Canadian business owners and entrepreneurs. According to its filings, FACE expects to receive funding from Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada this year.
The highlights
Multiple Registrations
Kanata Clean Power and Climate Technologies Corp., and Intact Financial Corporation had the most registrations this week, with two.
This week, StrategyCorp Inc. had the most registrations with four, followed by McMillan Vantage Policy Group with two.
The lobbyist with the most registrations, this week was Allyson Grant of StrategyCorp Inc. with three.
In recent agriculture/trade registrants:
Laura-Michelle Marcogliese of NATIONAL Public Relations registered Fromageries Bel Canada Inc. to pursue financial support from Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, Employment and Social Development Canada, Finance Canada and other departments, as well as open discussions on milk quotas, the hiring of temporary foreign workers and plant-based regulations.
Entosystem was registered by its president, Cédric Provost, to engage with Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada to develop technological innovation, increase resiliency in the agriculture sector, and promote food self-sufficiency in Canada. The company is seeking financial support for job creation and the development of innovative projects. Entosystem received $376,000 from Technologie du Développement Durable Canada and $144,000 from Canada Revenue Agency in the previous fiscal year.
In recent arts/culture/copyright registrants:
Just for Laughs Toronto Festival was registered by Liam Daly of Sussex Strategy Group to work with the government to to support cultural organizations during the pandemic with new programs like the Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy and the Emergency Support Funds for Cultural Heritage and Sports Organizations. In the previous fiscal year, the Just for Laughs Toronto Festival received $64,850 from the Government of Ontario and $48,125 from Canadian Heritage.
In recent energy/environment/climate registrants:
Kanata Clean Power and Climate Technologies Corp. was registered by Drew Fagan and Mark Resnick of McMillan Vantage Policy Group to reach out to Environment and Climate Change Canada, Finance Canada and Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada on a variety of issues, including Investment Tax Credits for Carbon Capture, Utilization and Storage Projects and various other policies related to the reduction of greenhouse-gas emissions.
Intact Financial Corporation was registered by Allyson Grant and Garry Keller of StrategyCorp Inc. to work with Environment and Climate Change Canada), Finance Canada and other departments on policies related to climate change adaptation strategies in Canada.
In recent health registrants:
GS1 Canada was registered by Allyson Grant of StrategyCorp Inc. to discuss the global standards of health care products that enter Canada’s healthcare supply chain. According to the filing, the company is hoping to work with officials from Finance Canada, Health Canada and Public Health Agency of Canada.
In recent tech/communications registrants:
Brane Inc., a subsidiary beneficiary of Big Index, was registered by Brian Klunder of Temple Scott Associates Inc., to explore policies related to digital currency and the awareness of digital asset securities with the Bank of Canada, Canada Border Services Agency, Canada Revenue Agency and other departments. In the previous financial year, Brane Inc. received $93,844 from National Research Council, but does not expect to receive funding this fiscal year.
Of note:
Capilano Students’ Union was registered by a member of the board of directors, Aryanna Chartrand, to develop programs to support students during the pandemic. The union is also hoping to open discussions with various departments on the Trans Mountain Expansion project and its environmental impact, as well as Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations related to work hours for international students and the extension of post-graduate work permits. In the previous financial year, Capilano Students’ Union received $25,550 from Service Canada and $5,000 from the BC Ministry of Tourism, Arts, and Culture.
Allyson Grant of StrategyCorp Inc. registered Educational Testing Services to seek support from officials with Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) on its pitch to provide language testing services to those applying for Canadian citizenship, permanent residence, and visas.
Communications:
There were 656 communications reports in the period covered, with a total of 1,484 communications.
Most active client organizations
Greater Toronto Airports Authority: 37 communications, in-house staff
Cenovus Energy Inc.: 33 communications, in-house staff
TELESAT Canada: 18 communications, in-house staff
Tourism Industry Association of Canada: 16 communications, in-house staff
The Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs: 15 communications, in-house staff
Hotel Association of Canada: 14 communications, in-house staff
C2C2C Unity Corridor: 14 communications, paid lobbyist
Most active paid lobbyists
Jacqueline LaRocque for 3 clients, 20 communications
David Angus for 14 clients, 20 communications
Kevin MacAdam for 4 clients, 17 communications
Kevin Powers for 1 client, 14 communications
Goran Samuel Pesic for 4 clients, 11 communications
David Pratt for 5 clients, 10 communications
Most lobbied public officer holders
Matt Davies: Shared Service Canada, 16 communications
Peter Routledge: Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions Canada (OSFI), 9 communications
Tom Rosser: Assistant deputy minister, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, 8 communications
Michael Keenan: Deputy minister, Transport Canada, 8 communications
David Hurl: Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED), 8 communications
(5 other DPOH names had seven communications)
Most lobbied government institutions
House of Commons: 166
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED): 125
Finance Canada (FIN): 61
Transport Canada (TC): 49
Public Service and Procurement Canada (PSPC): 37
Natural Resources Canada (NRCan): 36
Most lobbied subject matter
Health: 126
Environment: 113
Economic Development: 105
Energy: 92
Industry: 89
Transportation: 65
With files from Anjali Shanmugam
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