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Klara Hupel

Regional Advisor (Quebec), Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)48 communications in the past year

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Nord Quantique

6

Orienter, en adéquation avec le développement de l'industrie, l'évolution de l'article 5506 de la Liste des marchandises et technologies d’exportation contrôlée relatifs à l'informatique quantique et aux semiconducteurs avancés Contribution financière ou avantage financier pour la mise en place de centre de données quantiques pouvant contenir de ordinateurs quantiques. Contribution financière pour l'approvisionnement fédéral d'ordinateurs quantiques Financement d'activités de recherche et ou de développement pouvant mener à la commercialiser d'ordinateurs quantiques.

Discussions with officials with regards to developing partnerships with the Government of Canada to enable investment in the development of superconducting quantum computers and creating further economic opportunity. Seeking government funding partnerships for the development of superconducting quantum computers.

StrategyCorp

Quantum Industry Canada

4

Title: Department of National Defence and Canadian Armed Forces Quantum Science and Technology Strategy Implementation Plan (Quantum 2030), with respect to capability development, procurement, and industry participation. Description: Engagement with federal officials concerning the implementation of Quantum 2030, including priorities for quantum and quantum-secure technologies and their supply chains. Discussions may address pathways for Canadian industry participation, alignment of research, development, and demonstration activities with defence needs, mechanisms to support dual-use technologies, and approaches to testing, validation, and early adoption of quantum capabilities within defence and security contexts, in coordination with trusted allies. Title: Canada’s National Quantum Strategy, with respect to governance, implementation, funding mechanisms, and industry engagement. Description: Engagement with federal officials regarding the implementation and evolution of Canada’s National Quantum Strategy, including its coordination across departments and agencies, alignment with economic security and industrial policy objectives, and the design of programs intended to support commercialization, industrialization, workforce development, and adoption of quantum technologies. Discussions may include the role of industry, mechanisms to improve deployment and procurement pathways, programs and policy changes needed to support the NQS missions, and alignment with allied quantum strategies and international partnerships. Title: Canada’s Defence Industrial Strategy, with respect to quantum and related advanced dual-use technologies. Engagement with federal officials regarding the development and implementation of Canada’s Defence Industrial Strategy as it relates to strategic dual-use technologies, including quantum technologies. Discussions may include the role of Canadian industry in defence supply chains, approaches to industrial capability development, procurement and innovation mechanisms suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises, alignment with allied defence frameworks, and policies and programs intended to strengthen domestic industrial capacity, resilience, and export readiness in support of Canada’s defence and security objectives.

IBM Canada

3

Communicating with government officials about procurement policies, procedures and processes, including proposals to modernize and streamline the federal government’s procurement policies, procedures and processes. Communicating with government officials about trade between Canada and the United States, including as it relates to the Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement (CUSMA), formerly known as the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), more specifically about trade in the science and technology sector, in the information technology sector and in the information services sector. Communicating with government officials, in general, about digital sovereignty. 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. Communicating with government officials about semi-conductors, including the development of the semi-conductor industry in Canada. Communicating with government officials about quantum, more specifically quantum-safe encryption standards and capabilities, including as it pertains to Canada's National Defence Policy. Communicating with government officials about the Digital Charter Implementation Act, 2022 (formerly Bill C-27), more specifically those provisions that apply to data protection. Communicating with government officials about Budget 2025-26, more specifically about (i) strategic investments that will result in administrative savings, (ii) strategic investments in innovation-related initiatives, and (iii) strategic investments in strengthening supply chains. Communicating with government officials about the Critical Cyber Systems Protection Act (formerly Bill C-26), more specifically about the proposed amendments applying to cybersecurity. Communicating with government officials about its proposed Federal Plastics Registry, more specifically its impact on the information and technology sectors. Communicating with government officials about the Single-use Plastics Prohibition Regulations (SOR/2022-138) under the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, more specifically its impact on the information and technology sectors. Communicating with government officials about the Strategic Innovation Fund ("SIF"), more specifically funding for innovation. Communicating with government officials about the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act, more specifically retaining technology neutrality. Communicating with government officials about the Industrial Regional Benefits Program, more specifically ensuring that IBM’s products and services are eligible under the program. Communicating with government officials about the federal task force (that was recently announced by the Prime Minister of Canada) that will review service delivery, identify gaps and areas for improvement, and make recommendations to ensure Canadians from coast to coast to coast receive the highest quality of service. Communicating with government officials about temporary foreign workers (“TFWs”), more specifically about policies and programs related to: (i) the entry of TFWs, (ii) intra-company transfers of TFWs, (iii) prevailing wages, and (iv) the establishment of a trusted employers system for TFWs. Communicating with government officials about solutions to help facilitate the digitization of government services and agencies. Communicating with government officials about its “Policy on Management of Information Technology”, more specifically about using and increasing investment in innovative technologies such as Cloud computing and software analytics. Communicating with government officials about international trade agreements, including the federal government’s proposed model digital trade agreement, on matters related to the information technology sector, including data governance. Communicating with governm

Q-Block Computing

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Discussions with government officials regarding procurement through the Office of Digital Transformation, the Defence Procurement Agency, and new procurement vehicles as a result of the new federal government’s procurement reform policies

Quantum industrialization: Support for quantum R&D and commercialization funding for Canadian quantum companies. Monitoring, interaction and advocacy regarding policy and programs supporting the growth of Canadian startups by means of government procurement of research, development, prototype development and testing. Discussions with government officials regarding procurement through the Office of Digital Transformation, the Defence Procurement Agency, and new procurement vehicles as a result of the new federal government’s procurement reform policies

StrategyCorp

Canadian Association of Radiologists

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Capital equipment (CT and MRI): Guide a dedicated investment of $2 billion over three years for radiology equipment to improve access to modern medical imaging equipment. Streamline the process for equipment installation and reduce the substantial associated labour costs. Clinical decision support: Support the national integration of Clinical Decision Support (CDS) systems into electronic medical records (EMRs) to ensure that patients receive the right test at the right time. Health human resources: Develop a strategy to recruit and retain radiologists, medical radiation technologists, and sonographers as part of a national approach to health human resources to reduce backlogs and improve health services. Federal Budget - investment in First Nations communities for medical imaging equipment and access to radiologists to improve care for population Artificial Intelligence: Demonstrate leadership in AI by providing financial support for the Health Artificial Intelligence Validation Network (HAIVN) to improve the evaluation and regulation of AI in Canada as part of Health Canada’s Medical Devices Directorate regulatory process, for the purpose of improved healthcare, economic development and innovation in Canada.

Invest in the radiology workforce. This would include the hiring and retention of medical radiation technologists (MRTs), sonographers and radiologists as part of a health human resource strategy to reduce backlogs and improve health services. Demonstrate leadership in AI by establishing the Health Artificial Intelligence Validation Network (HAIVN) framework as an independent entity to improve the evaluation and regulation of AI in Canada as part of Health Canada’s Medical Devices Directorate regulatory process. Guide an investment of $2 billion over three years for radiology equipment to improve access to modern medical imaging equipment. Streamline the process for equipment installation and reduce the substantial associated labour costs.

Impact Public Affairs

Canadian Independent Music Association

2

Providing advice and input on new, innovative ways to provide support to the domestic-owned segment of the music industry, including the Canada Music Fund and the Creative Export Canada Fund Providing input to Canada Music Fund on ways to strengthen and improve in its modernization Participating as a stakeholder, on behalf of CIMA members, in the official Statutory Review of the Copyright Act Participating as a stakeholder, on behalf of CIMA members, in the Broadcasting Act C-11 legislative changes.

Providing input to Canada Music Fund on ways to strengthen and improve in its modernization Providing advice and input on new, innovative ways to provide support to the domestic-owned segment of the music industry, including the Canada Music Fund and the Creative Export Canada Fund Participating as a stakeholder, on behalf of CIMA members, in the official Statutory Review of the Copyright Act Participating as a stakeholder, on behalf of CIMA members, in the Broadcasting Act legislative changes.

PAA Advisory | Conseils

Cofomo

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Renforcer les liens avec le gouvernement fédéral pour développement d'affaires et obtention de contrats de Services Professionnels et de de bons de travail en technologies de l'information et affaires

Développer un partenariat avec le gouvernement et obtenir des contrats de consultation et de gestion de l'information.

NATIONAL Public Relations

Info-Tech Research Group Inc. (Canada corporation)

2

Engage with government officials in regards to the development of the Government of Canada's new AI Strategy. Discussions with government officials regarding procurement policy for professional services, such as services related to research.

StrategyCorp

Micro Logic Sainte-Foy Ltée

2

Effectuer des démarches pour promouvoir le cloud souverain et l'offre de l'entreprise en matière d'intelligence artificielle (IA), présenter son rôle-clé dans le secteur des technologies de l'information, et sensibiliser aux enjeux, retombées et innovations développées au Canada.

Micrologic souhaite contribuer à la réflexion gouvernementale sur le cloud souverain et la cybersécurité Échanges concernant l’admissibilité, les objectifs et les paramètres généraux du Fonds de réponse stratégique (FRS), ainsi que les conditions pouvant mener à l’octroi d’une subvention ou d’une contribution financière pour un projet d’investissement de Micrologic.

TACTIX Government Relations & Public Affairs

Music Canada

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Seeking amendments to the Copyright Act to create new rights for copyright owners to protect their works in the internet environment, and to clarify responsibilities of internet service providers.

Having conversations about Canada’s music marketplace and the role of Canada’s major labels and artists in it Policy pursuant to International Trade, industry regulation and the Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement (CUSMA) review regarding culture, the digital environment and copyright and labour practices that protect Canadian artists and the creative industries. Discuss potential artificial intelligence regulations and governance measures that ensure that creators and their intellectual property are protected in the digital environment Having conversations about Canada's participation in the World Intellectual Property Office Standing Committee on Copyright and Related Rights Having conversations about Canada's participation at the G7 Summit and global leadership on music and cultural policy. Regulation pursuant to the implementation of the Digital Service Tax (DST). Regulations pursuant to the Copyright Board of Canada. Regulations pursuant to the Broadcasting Act - Ensuring that CRTC regulations that affect the Canadian recording industry appropriately promote Canadian artists and creative industries. Legislative proposal to ensure that individuals are able to protect the use of their voice and visual likeness from artificial intelligence applications Enforcement and Amendment of the Customs Act - Seeking amendment and adequate enforcement of provisions of the Customs Act to ensure that intellectual property rights holders are protected against counterfeiting and piracy and trade in counterfeiting or pirated goods. 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. Amendments to the Broadcasting Act - to ensure that the Broadcasting Act protects and supports Canadian music creators and their works in the digital environment.

THE CAPITAL HILL GROUP

Recent activity

Jun 16, 2026
Jun 8, 2026
May 27, 2026
May 26, 2026
May 7, 2026
Marco Violo contacted Klara Hupel on behalf of Nord Quantique
Marco Violo contacted Klara Hupel on behalf of DistriQ
Apr 3, 2026
Apr 1, 2026
Mar 27, 2026
Mar 25, 2026
Julien Bédard contacted Klara Hupel on behalf of Micrologic
Mar 24, 2026
Mar 12, 2026
Feb 26, 2026
Feb 23, 2026
Feb 17, 2026
Jan 29, 2026
Deb Pimentel contacted Klara Hupel on behalf of IBM Canada
Jan 15, 2026
Colin Sawatzky contacted Klara Hupel on behalf of QV Studio
Lisa Samson contacted Klara Hupel on behalf of QV Studio
Dec 10, 2025
Deb Pimentel contacted Klara Hupel on behalf of IBM Canada
Dec 5, 2025
Deb Pimentel contacted Klara Hupel on behalf of IBM Canada
Nov 6, 2025
Lyne Lazure contacted Klara Hupel on behalf of Cofomo
Virginie Bonneau contacted Klara Hupel on behalf of Cofomo
Oct 27, 2025
Romain Crouton contacted Klara Hupel on behalf of IMDS CANADA
Oct 20, 2025
Oct 10, 2025
Taylor Kyte contacted Klara Hupel on behalf of DigiBC
Oct 1, 2025
Jesse Shea contacted Klara Hupel on behalf of Spotify Canada
Sep 29, 2025
Natasha Morano contacted Klara Hupel on behalf of QueerTech
Sep 9, 2025
David D. Jones contacted Klara Hupel on behalf of Merck Canada
Aug 12, 2025
David Dyer contacted Klara Hupel on behalf of Music Canada
Elizabeth kozak contacted Klara Hupel on behalf of Actua