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Lisa Xie

Policy Advisor, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)199 communications in the past year

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Stelumar Advanced Manufacturing

13

Explore advanced manufacturing and clean technology tax credits, grands and/or subsidies to support employment and growth Discussions with government on how to address housing affordability and the supply shortage. Engagement regarding the National Building Code of Canada and included energy efficiency standards for construction and subsequent operation.

Engagement regarding the National Building Code of Canada and included energy efficiency standards for construction and subsequent operation. Discussions with government on how to address housing affordability and the supply shortage. Explore advanced manufacturing and clean technology tax credits, grands and/or subsidies to support employment and growth

Discuss National Building Code and modern methods of construction. Discussions with government on how we can use advanced manufacturing of residential building components – including modules, wall panels, floor systems, cabinetry, and millwork – to streamline and accelerate the construction of sustainable and livable homes that are more affordable for Canadians. Discuss Buy Canadian Policies through the use of forestry products. Work with the government to explore advanced manufacturing and clean technology tax credits, grants and/or subsidies to support employment and growth.

Vantage Canada & 1 other

Element5

12

Investigating potential grant(s) or loan guarantee(s) on behalf of Element5 to increase the domestic use of lumber, reduce the need for US lumber sales and help make homes more affordable.

Fulcrum Advocacy

Pliteq

8

Investigating potential grant(s) or loan guarantee(s) on behalf of Pliteq Inc. for capital expenditures expand its manufacturing and end of life tire processing facilities in Ontario.

Fulcrum Advocacy

Canada's Space Innovators (Space Canada)

7

Transportation, with respect to rocket launch regulations Transportation, with respect to Canada's launch capacity Telecommunications, with respect to satellite technology for connectivity; advanced communications technologies; digital economic strategies; spectrum policy and auctions Security, with respect to the Government of Canada creating a National Space Council Security, with respect to space technologies as part of Canada's Critical Infrastructure Science and technology, with respect to space technology policies and programs Research and development, with respect to space technology R&D policies and programs; Canadian involvement in international space programs Regional development, with respect to utilization of satellite technology for connectivity; advanced communications technologies Mining, with respect to space resource utilization policy Labour, with respect to discussions with the Government of Canada on immigration as it relates to attracting and retaining a highly skilled workforce International trade, with respect to remote Space Systems Sensing Act (RSSSA) regulations and procedures; satellite mission data policy International trade, with respect to remote Space Systems Sensing Act (RSSSA) legislation, regulations and procedures; international trade agreements; modernization of space regulatory framework; international cooperation agreements; international cooperation agreements; international space norms and regulations International trade, with respect to Canada's trade policy; Export and Import Permits Act; Export Control List; international trade agreements; export permit applications; Trade Commissioners Service (TCS) assistance; Export Development Canada (EDC) assistance; Canadian Commercial Corporation (CCC) assistance International relations, with respect to the Government of Canada creating a National Space Council International relations, with respect to Canadian involvement in international space programs Intellectual property, with respect to protection and ownership of Intellectual Property (IP) Infrastructure, with respect to space technologies as part of Canada's Critical Infrastructure Industry, with respect to space regulatory framework modernization; international cooperation agreements; broadband regulations; spectrum policy and auctions Industry, with respect to future space regulatory framework changes 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 Immigration, with respect to discussions with the Government of Canada on immigration as it relates to attracting and retaining a highly skilled workforce Government procurement, with respect to procurement policies; Industrial and Technological Benefits (ITB) program Fisheries, with respect to space techologies to monitor Illegal, Unreported and Unregulated (IUU) fishing Environment, with respect to space techologies to measure climate change and to monitor ecosystems. Economic development, with respect to the Government of Canada creating a National Space Council Economic development, with respect to space regulatory framework modernization; international cooperation agreements; broadband regulations; spectrum policy and auctions Economic development, 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 Defence, with respect to the Government of Canada creating a National Space Council Defence, with respect to current and future defence space programs and

Canadian Chamber of Commerce

7

GOVERNMENT PROCUREMENT - Reform Canada’s procurement system to support investment and ensure a competitive business environment. GOVERNMENT PROCUREMENT - Ensuring fair and open procurement practices to drive innovation and technology adoption in Canada. HOUSING - Advocate for policies and legislation that enable the creation of more housing supply, incentivize investment in residential construction and housing – enabling infrastructure, and support the development of skilled labour we need, whether domestically or through immigration, to restore housing affordability to Canadian families. TAXATION AND FINANCE – With regard to the measurement and improvement of Canada’s tax competitiveness, including: reforming the taxation, remittance, filing and audit processes of Canadian businesses and tax policy which improves the competitiveness of the Canadian business environment INTERNATIONAL TRADE – With respect to issues relating to trade controls, including tariffs, import and export controls, sanctions, and trade remedies. INDUSTRY - Improving the Scientific Research and Experimental Development (SR&ED) tax credit program to drive innovation; increase the role that the federal government plays in creating opportunities for small and medium sized businesses to digitalize and conduct more business activities online; developing a digital economy strategy for Canada. HEALTH – Ensuring we improve access to necessary medicines by building on rather than displacing the important role of private insurers and respecting provincial and territorial jurisdiction. CYBER SECURITY - Encouraging the government to prioritize cybersecurity innovation, talent development, and critical infrastructure resilience; modernize research and development; accelerate commercialization in the space; support the secure digitalization of small-and-medium-sized enterprises (SMEs); and improve the global competitiveness of Canada’s cybersecurity industry. IMMIGRATION - Reducing regulatory burdens for employers; promoting immigration to small, rural and northern communities; supporting regional and local community immigration strategies; maintaining and modernizing the Temporary Foreign Worker Program; Facilitating pathways to permanent residency for temporary residents (international students and TFWs; expediting and simplifying foreign credential recognition, calling for an international student and global talent strategy; improving language training as well as settlement and employment supports to newcomers, aligning immigration programs with labour market needs, improving the Start-Up Visa process, improving client services to potential immigrants and newcomers. EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING – National Workforce Strategy, programs that support small and medium sized enterprises, improving collection and dissemination of Labour Market Information, establishing the Employment Insurance Council to institutionalize social dialogue between workers and employers on issues related to employment and training needs, addressing barriers to labour mobility, improving effectiveness of employment supports and skills training. EDUCATION - Aligning employer and workforce needs with education and training; expanding skilling, upskilling, reskilling and work integrated learning opportunities. INFRASTRUCTURE – Improvement of Canada’s infrastructure through the National Infrastructure Assessment, National Supply Chains Strategy, and establishment of a Canada Trade Infrastructure Plan. TRANSPORTATION - Regarding the consistent funding of trade-enabling infrastructure projects; the development of a competitive and efficient transportation network including all modes of transportation; the fluidity and stability of supply chain operations, minimizing disruptions. LABOUR - Ensuring that any changes to the Canada Labour Code are implemented in response to defined and demonstrated issues and not to increase regulatory burdens for employers; minimizing labour disruption impacts on Canadian bus

Seaspan Shipyards

7

Assist in securing and managing defence and coast guard contracts under the National Shipbuilding Strategy (NSS) and other procurement opportunities.

Assist with engagement related to shipbreaking by third parties Discussing possible change of policy regarding biometrics collection Assist in securing and managing defence and coast guard contracts under the National Shipbuilding Strategy (NSS) and other procurement opportunities.

Bluesky Strategy Group

TRIUMF

6

Providing regular updates on TRIUMF’s operations, programs, and capabilities as per by the laboratory's agreements with the federal government Promoting TRIUMF's successes and achievements in the context of the laboratory's five-year plan and 20-year vision documents, the former of which is the primary vehicle that supports the laboratory's core operational funding which traditionally comes in five year allocations via the federal budget Developing long-term solutions for securing the supply of medical isotopes for Canada, with funding for the development of both local and national initiatives being sought through available and relevant programs, including the Strategic Innovation Fund Connecting TRIUMF's federally-funded research programs in subatomic physics, accelerator science, and nuclear medicine with relevant international partners and stakeholders Advocating for modern systems and mechanisms to support Canada's network of large science infrastructure

Mondelez Canada

5

Interacting with government officials and Parliamentarians on healthy eating, food labelling, advertising/ marketing restrictions, food fortification and food safety. Interacting with government officials and Parliamentarians regarding proposed regulations relating to: labelling for recycled content and compostability for plastics; mandatory minimum thresholds of recycled plastic; and the creation of a national plastics registry under the Canadian Environmental Protection Act. Communicating with government officials and Parliamentarians on legislative proposals and policy changes affecting the investment climate and general competitiveness of the food manufacturing sector in Canada, including tax and tariff proposals and pre-budget consultations. Informing government officials and Parliamentarians about the economic contribution of Mondelez Canada, and the importance of the company's competitiveness and domestic manufacturing to the Canadian economy. Communicating with government officials and Parliamentarians concerns regarding Canada-U.S. issues including on trade, tariffs, border and supply chain, and the impact on Mondelez. Exploring opportunities for federal government funding, incentives and support for food manufacturing investments. Addressing policy issues related to manufacturing competitiveness and food regulatory modernization highlighting Mondelez’s Canadian presence, products, economic contribution, and commitment to sustainability.

Interacting with government officials and Parliamentarians regarding proposed regulations relating to: labelling for recycled content and compostability for plastics; mandatory minimum thresholds of recycled plastic; and the creation of a national plastics registry under the Canadian Environmental Protection Act. Interacting with government officials and Parliamentarians on healthy eating, food labelling, advertising/ marketing restrictions and food safety. Informing government officials and Parliamentarians about the economic contribution of Mondelez Canada, and the importance of the company's competitiveness and domestic manufacturing to the Canadian economy. Exploring opportunities for federal government funding, incentives and support for food manufacturing investments. Communicating with government officials and Parliamentarians on legislative proposals and policy changes affecting the investment climate and general competitiveness of the food manufacturing sector in Canada, including tax and tariff proposals and pre-budget consultations. Informing government officials and Parliamentarians about the economic contribution of Mondelez Canada, and the importance of the company's competitiveness and domestic manufacturing to the Canadian economy. Communicating with government officials and Parliamentarians concerns regarding Canada-U.S. issues including on trade, tariffs, border and supply chain, and the impact on Mondelez.

Mile26 Strategy

Nestlé Canada

5

Obtain financial support through the Dairy Processing Investment Fund to support improvements to productivity, sustainability and competitiveness for Nestlé products. Food labeling policies and regulations related to the nutrition facts table on food and beverage products. Discuss regulations related to Nestlé product manufacturing and product sale in Canada. Engage government officials regarding federal wheat fortification regulations impacting confectionery products. Communicating with federal departments and agencies about the impacts of various forms of international trade disputes on Nestlé's business and supply chains. Meeting with government officials to discuss key topics that showcase our products, technologies, and economic contributions. Addressing policy related to emissions, recycling, labelling, sustainability, labour issues such as youth employment and immigration.

Labeling policies and regulations related to the nutrition facts table on food and beverage products. Discuss labour issues related to youth employment and immigration as it pertains to Nestlé’s employees and business in Canada. Discuss regulations related to Nestlé product manufacturing, food safety, and product sale in Canada. Discuss Nestlé’s efforts related to sustainability and emissions reduction and identify opportunities for collaboration with government on shared objectives. Arrange meetings between Nestlé and government officials during which they will discuss certain topics highlighting Nestlé's products, technologies and economic contributions. Communicating with federal departments and agencies about the impacts of various forms of international trade disputes on Nestlé's business and supply chains. Engage government officials regarding federal wheat fortification regulations impacting confectionery products.

Discuss labour issues related to youth employment and immigration as it pertains to Nestlé’s employees and business in Canada. Discuss regulations related to Nestlé product manufacturing, food safety, and product sale in Canada. Labeling policies and regulations related to the nutrition facts table on food and beverage products. Discuss Nestlé’s efforts related to sustainability and emissions reduction and identify opportunities for collaboration with government on shared objectives. Arrange meetings between Nestlé and government officials during which they will discuss certain topics highlighting Nestlé's products, technologies and economic contributions. Communicating with federal departments and agencies about the impacts of various forms of international trade disputes on Nestlé's business and supply chains. Engage government officials regarding federal wheat fortification regulations impacting confectionery products.

Proof Strategies

Ferrero Canada

4

Arranging and participating in meetings on Canada's international competitiveness; potential trade/tariffs with the U.S. Interacting with MPs, Senators, Ministers and government officials regarding funding/investment opportunities to expand Ferrero's production facility in Brantford, Ontario. Arranging and participating in meetings on healthy eating. Arranging and participating in meetings on regulatory modernization. Arranging and participating in meetings on food safety & agri-food.

Interacting with MPs, Senators, Ministers and government officials regarding grants, contributions or other financial benefits to support Ferrero's operations in Brantford, Ontario. Interacting with MPs, Senators, Ministers, and government officials regarding Canada's international competitiveness and rules-based trade to allow for a predictable flow of ingredients, products and people under CUSMA and other international trade agreements. Interacting with MPs, Senators, Ministers, and government officials on Part B - Food of the Food and Drug Regulations to achieve a relative risk approach to regulation. Interacting with MPs, Senators, Ministers, and government officials in relation to the Federal Plastics Registry under the Canadian Environmental Protection Act. Interacting with MPs, Senators, Ministers, and government officials on regulatory modernization. Interacting with MPs, Senators, Ministers, and government officials on food safety & agri-food matters.

Gowling WLG (Canada)

Recent activity

Aug 4, 2026
Jul 30, 2026
Jul 29, 2026
Wayne Snow contacted Lisa Xie on behalf of Element5
Jul 28, 2026
Wayne Snow contacted Lisa Xie on behalf of Pliteq
Jul 27, 2026
Wayne Snow contacted Lisa Xie on behalf of Element5
Jul 25, 2026
Wayne Snow contacted Lisa Xie on behalf of Element5
Jul 24, 2026
Wayne Snow contacted Lisa Xie on behalf of Element5
Jul 22, 2026
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Jul 8, 2026
Matthew Gagne contacted Lisa Xie on behalf of CentreCourt
Jul 6, 2026
Jun 30, 2026
Claire Smith contacted Lisa Xie on behalf of Waabi Innovation
Jun 29, 2026
Wayne Snow contacted Lisa Xie on behalf of Pliteq
Jun 26, 2026
Jun 25, 2026
Jun 24, 2026
Wayne Snow contacted Lisa Xie on behalf of Pliteq
Jun 23, 2026
Raphael Brass contacted Lisa Xie on behalf of THE GROWCER
Jun 16, 2026
Jun 10, 2026
Nolan Toscano contacted Lisa Xie on behalf of Wayfair
Jesse Shea contacted Lisa Xie on behalf of Pinterest
May 26, 2026
Greg Ebel contacted Lisa Xie on behalf of Enbridge
May 12, 2026
Raphael Brass contacted Lisa Xie on behalf of THE GROWCER
May 5, 2026
May 4, 2026