MILA – Institut québécois dintelligence artificielle

13 communications in the past year

What they’re lobbying about

Review of current MILA research program structures and funding to align MILA capabilities to future national priorities through potential directed research programs.

— Marc-Etienne Ouimette of Cardinal Policy

Discussing the design, implementation, and funding of initiatives related to safe and responsible AI. Funding for the Pan-Canadian AI Strategy (PCAIS) : Lobbying to encourage the refunding of PCAIS or of a new program or investment that positions Canada as a global leader in AI research, talent, and responsible deployment.

— Valerie Pisano

Recent activity

Feb 24, 2026

Marc-Etienne Ouimette contacted Mitch Davies

Feb 9, 2026

Valerie Pisano contacted Marc-André Blanchard and Scott Gilmore

Jan 21, 2026

Valerie Pisano contacted Evan Solomon and Anson Duran

Jan 15, 2026

Valerie Pisano contacted Evan Solomon

Nov 4, 2025

Valerie Pisano contacted David McFarlane

Valerie Pisano contacted Anson Duran, Mark Schaan and Jordan Zed

Nov 3, 2025

Valerie Pisano contacted Karim Bardeesy

Sep 24, 2025

Valerie Pisano contacted Evan Solomon

Sep 22, 2025

Valerie Pisano contacted Matthew O'Connell

Jul 22, 2025

Valerie Pisano contacted Anson Duran

Jul 21, 2025

Valerie Pisano contacted Mark Schaan

Jul 17, 2025

Valerie Pisano contacted Joël Lightbound and Wilder Walker-Stewart

Jul 16, 2025

Valerie Pisano contacted Somaieh Nikpoor, James Van Loon and Jordan Zed

Jul 10, 2025

Valerie Pisano contacted Nipun Vats and Andrea Smith

Jun 18, 2025

Valerie Pisano contacted Evan Solomon, Anson Duran, Mark Schaan, Francis Bilodeau, Alan Cliff, Shaili Patel, Stephen Fuhr and Mary-Rose Brown

May 29, 2025

Valerie Pisano contacted Mark Schaan, Alexandra Dostal, Evan Solomon and Francis Bilodeau

Toronto government contacts

Evan SolomonMinister of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Innovation, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED), Designated public office holder3

Anson DuranChief of Staff to the Minister of AI, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED), Designated public office holder2

David McFarlaneDirector of Policy, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED), Designated public office holder1

Jordan ZedAssistant Secretary to the Cabinet, Artificial Intelligence, Privy Council Office (PCO), Designated public office holder1

Karim BardeesyParliamentary Secretary, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED), Designated public office holder1

Their lobbyists

Valerie PisanoIn-house12

Marc-Etienne OuimetteCardinal Policy1