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Arash Rahmani

Senior Advisor, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC)68 communications in the past year

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Universities Canada

8

Discussions about financial sustainability measures for universities. Discussions about shared priorities related to universities including workforce, talent, and employment. Discussions on the Canada-India Talent and Innovation Strategy. Government of Canada - Universities Working Group roundtable discussion on research security. Discussions about artificial intelligence (AI) funding as it relates to universities. Student housing and community enabling campus infrastructure programs. Working group meeting to discuss academic contributions to the Defence Industrial Strategy. Immigration policies and programs related to international students and affecting universities. Discussions of education and international relations opportunities. Engaging in discussions on research priorities for Canadian universities. Discussions about research policy and programs, Canada-US relations, and their impacts on the post-secondary sector Discussions about international students, the workforce, and the benefits of a university degree. Discussions about the Global Excellence Initiative (GEI) and future funding commitments. Meeting to discuss science policy and programs, impact of Canada-US relations Recent policy changes and development of other policy tools including the Recognized Institutions Framework.

BLS International

4

Building awareness of BLS’ services across the Government of Canada and making representations related to possible procurement opportunities regarding visa and immigration processing.

Sandstone Group

BorderPass

4

Promote BorderPass services, data and perspective on process and policy development, including permit compliance tools, efficiency, accuracy and cost savings to Canadian industry and government operations. Advocate for policy and programs that support the advancement and implementation of Canadian AI tools and platforms by Canadian industry and government. Examples include programs within the MInistry of AI & Digital innovation, the Ministry of Economic Development, and the Ministry of Immigration

Navitas Canada Holdings

3

Discussion regarding international student study permit and study permit extension approval process and timelines. Discussion regarding marketing education and learning opportunities. Discussion regarding international student recruitment and retention as a key driver of regional economic development and competitiveness across Canada. Discussion regarding Canada's International Education Strategy, sharing data and comparative analysis related to international students in Canada and abroad. Discussion on Designated Learning Institution approvals for university partners.

Saskatchewan Polytechnic

3

Seeking funding for educational programs offered through Saskatchewan Polytechnic Seeking funding for capital projects and infrastructure on Saskatchewan Polytechnic campuses.

Seeking funding for educational programs offered through Saskatchewan PolyTechnic

Communicating with government officials about obtaining new government funding for educational programs offered through Saskatchewan Polytechnic. Communicating with government officials about obtaining new funding for capital projects and infrastructure on Saskatchewan Polytechnic campuses.

McKercher & 1 other

U15-Group of Canadian Research Universities

3

Advocacy regarding the Government of Canada’s defence and research agenda, including policies, programs and regulations developed by the Department of National Defence, Defence Research and Development Canada and other relevant departments and agencies that directly or indirectly impact the post-secondary education sector. Advocacy regarding the Government of Canada’s innovation and economic development agenda, including policies, programs and regulations developed by Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada and other relevant departments and agencies that directly or indirectly impact the post-secondary education sector. Advocacy regarding the Government of Canada’s health research and life sciences agenda, including policies, programs and regulations developed by Health Canada and other relevant departments and agencies that directly or indirectly impact the post-secondary education sector. Advocacy regarding immigration policies, programs and regulations related to international students, faculty, and highly qualified research personnel developed by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada and other relevant departments and agencies that directly or indirectly impact the post-secondary education sector. Advocacy regarding housing strategy issues, policies and programs that directly or indirectly impact the post-secondary education sector. Advocacy regarding Government of Canada training, employment and skills policies or programs, developed by Employment and Social Development Canada and other relevant departments and agencies, that directly or indirectly impact the post-secondary education sector with respect to their research and education activities. Advocacy regarding Canada’s research and development agenda, including research funding administered through the granting agencies and other federal departments and agencies, program design, and regulatory concerns related to research, including research security. 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 research and education activities, including communication with public office holders in the House of Commons of Canada, the Senate of Canada and relevant departments and agencies. Activities related to the operation of U15 digital initiatives including Cognit.ca and SecureScholar.

369Konnect

2

The client aims to spread awareness of its projects and education programs throughout the government by holding meetings with officials to discuss academic and financial opportunities for Ontarians in industries including education, training, financial services etc. More specifically, the organization aims to discuss opportunities that focus on aiding new Ontarians to find careers in business, health care or technology.

Wellington-Dupont Public Affairs

BWXT Canada

2

To examine new funding opportunities for nuclear energy and its operations in Canada. Request feedback and insight into the government's policy on nuclear energy.

Request feedback and insight into the government's policy on nuclear energy. To examine new funding opportunities for nuclear energy and its operations in Canada.

SUSSEX STRATEGY GROUP

Business Council of Alberta

2

Enhancing global market access for Alberta exports by expanding pipeline access to tidewater, including through the removal of the Tanker Ban, investing in trade-related transportation infrastructure, and addressing internal trade barriers. Supporting the federal government's defence and economic security priorities by exploring opportunities for Alberta to strengthen Canada's defence industrial base, attract investment, and contribute to resilient supply chains and strategic infrastructure. Exploring opportunities to support the federal government's One Canadian Economy agenda through greater economic integration, reduced interprovincial trade barriers, and strengthened collaboration on nation-building projects. Supporting a strong Alberta within a united Canada by exploring policies that address fairness in the federation, strengthen Alberta’s economic contribution, and improve federal-provincial collaboration on shared priorities. Exploring strategies to support economic growth in Alberta and Canada while ensuring long-term fiscal sustainability and broad-based prosperity. Providing an update on the Business Council of Alberta’s priorities, including productivity, competitiveness, labour shortages, infrastructure, and housing, and identifying opportunities to collaborate with the federal government on advancing shared policy goals. Attracting investment to Alberta and Canada by exploring ways to address regulatory barriers to business investment and create a competitive business landscape. Proposing amendments to the new greenwashing provisions which, as written, will undermine Canadian businesses’ ability to raise capital, take risks, innovate, and make good-faith environmental progress in uncertain conditions. The federal government should respect the CRTC’s Fibre to the Premise decision, which supports a more competitive telecommunications sector and reinforces regulatory autonomy, a principle that is key to investor confidence and a dynamic business environment across all sectors of the Canadian economy. Federal natural resources and environment policy. Unlocking investment and growth in Canada's natural resource industries, and how they can contribute to Canada's productivity, prosperity, and environmental goals. Discriminatory and/or counterproductive impacts on Alberta and Alberta-concentrated industries. Maintaining access to US markets in the face of tariff threats and CUSMA renewal. Discussing how issues related to defence spending, border crossings and illegal drug/gun trafficking impact trade and trade policy. Preserving and enhancing Canada’s access to trade opportunities in global markets; addressing trade disputes, including the differing impact of those disputes across Canada. Exploring opportunities to increase economic activity and value-added processing in agriculture; and discussing the removal of barriers to achieving that goal. Expressing our opposition to the proposed emissions cap as being bad for the environment, the economy, the federation, and Canada’s international standing. Improving Canada's system of major project approvals and permitting to allow projects to get built faster, generate economic growth and advance Indigenous Economic Diversification. Issues range from speeding up environmental impact assessments, to removing fed/prov duplication, to better coordinating permitting processes across the federal government. Removing barriers to interprovincial trade. Providing information via our "Alberta Update" to senior government officials on economic developments in the province. Exploring ways to improve co-operation and collaboration between the federal and provincial governments. The merits and drawbacks of the federal government's proposed oil and gas sector emissions cap; and the most efficient, cost-effective ways to promote a competitive energy sector in Alberta while working towards deep emissions cuts. Proposing amendments to the Clean Electricity Regulations that reflect the concerns

Canadian Federation of Musicians

2

Cross border mobility for musicians; Seeking support for a Labour Based Live Performance Tax Credit

Public Affairs Counsel

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Sally Daub contacted Arash Rahmani on behalf of BorderPass
Jun 5, 2026
Sally Daub contacted Arash Rahmani on behalf of BorderPass
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May 22, 2026
Sally Daub contacted Arash Rahmani on behalf of BorderPass
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Apr 20, 2026
Sally Daub contacted Arash Rahmani on behalf of BorderPass
Apr 16, 2026
Mar 31, 2026
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Mar 18, 2026
Summer Senter contacted Arash Rahmani on behalf of 369Konnect
Mar 5, 2026
Tobias Lütke contacted Arash Rahmani on behalf of Shopify
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Lauren Ravon contacted Arash Rahmani on behalf of OXFAM CANADA
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