The Canadian Institute for Advanced Research (CIFAR)

3 communications in the past year

What they’re lobbying about

The Pan-Canadian Artificial Intelligence Strategy with respect to sustaining and fostering an ongoing relationship with the federal government and opposition parties.

— Christopher Martin-Chan of New West Public Affairs

Defence industrial policy as it pertains to AI and advanced research. The Pan-Canadian Artificial Intelligence Strategy with respect to sustaining and fostering an ongoing relationship with the federal government and opposition parties.

— Jon Dugal of New West Public Affairs

Recent activity

Nov 21, 2025

Jon Dugal contacted Matthew O'Connell

Sep 11, 2025

Jon Dugal contacted Ian Cameron

Jon Dugal contacted Manuela Tomic

Mar 21, 2024

Charlie Beldman contacted Jwane Izzetpanah, Elan Harper and Connor MacDonald

Oct 27, 2023

Saeed Selvam contacted Julia Parsons

Toronto government contacts

Ian CameronDirector of Strategy and Senior Advisor, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED), Designated public office holder1

Manuela TomicSenior Policy Advisor, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED), Designated public office holder1

Matthew O'ConnellDeputy Director Financial Sector Policy, Finance Canada (FIN), Designated public office holder1

Their lobbyists

Jon DugalNew West Public Affairs3