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Navitas Canada Holdings Inc. / Brian Stevenson, President and CEO, University Partnerships

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Active - Last Updated: 2024-05-13

Who is lobbying?

Navitas Canada Holdings Inc. (Address & business activities)

Brian Stevenson, President and CEO, University Partnerships

Received government funding or funding expected in current financial year

Business Relationships

Navitas Canada Holdings Inc. is a subsidiary of the following parent companies

Fraser International College Limited (Address information)
Marron Group UK Holdings Ltd. (Address information)

Beneficiaries of the Lobbying Activity

Navitas Canada Holdings Inc. has the following subsidiaries that could have a direct interest in the outcome of the undertaking

International College of Manitoba (Address information)
SAE Vancouver (Address information)
Toronto Metropolitan University International College (Address information)
University of Lethbridge International College Calgary (Address information)
Wilfrid Laurier International College (Address information)

What is being lobbied?

Subject Matter Details

Details Regarding the Identified Subject Matter
Subject matters	Details	Categories
Education, Immigration, International Trade	Discussion on Designated Learning Institution approvals for university partners.	Policies or Program
Education, Immigration, International Trade	Discussion regarding Canada's International Education Strategy, sharing data and comparative analysis related to international students in Canada and abroad.	Policies or Program
Economic Development, Education, Immigration, International Trade	Discussion regarding international student recruitment and retention as a key driver of regional economic development and competitiveness across Canada.	Policies or Program
Education, Immigration, International Trade	Discussion regarding international student visa approval process and timelines, and proposed Recognized Institution Framework.	Policies or Program
Education, International Trade	Discussion regarding marketing education and learning opportunities.	Policies or Program

Subject matter details in previous versions

Details Regarding the Identified Subject Matter
Subject matters	Details	Categories
Subject matters were not required to be associated with subject matter details when this content was submitted	Discussion on Designated Learning Institution approvals for university partners.	Policies or Program
Subject matters were not required to be associated with subject matter details when this content was submitted	Discussion on attracting and retaining international students to Canada to become permanent residents.	Policies or Program
Subject matters were not required to be associated with subject matter details when this content was submitted	Discussion regarding Canada's International Education Strategy, sharing data and comparative analysis related to international students in Canada and abroad.	Policies or Program
Subject matters were not required to be associated with subject matter details when this content was submitted	Discussion regarding international student recruitment and retention as a key driver of regional economic development and competitiveness across Canada.	Policies or Program
Subject matters were not required to be associated with subject matter details when this content was submitted	Discussion regarding international student visa approval process and timelines, and proposed Recognized Institution Framework.	Policies or Program
Subject matters were not required to be associated with subject matter details when this content was submitted	Discussion regarding international student visa approval process and timelines, and proposed Trusted Institution Framework.	Policies or Program
Subject matters were not required to be associated with subject matter details when this content was submitted	Discussion regarding international student visa approval process and timelines.	Policies or Program
Subject matters were not required to be associated with subject matter details when this content was submitted	Discussion regarding marketing education and learning opportunities as part of Canada's tourism strategy.	Policies or Program

Subject matters in previous versions

Economic Development
Education
Employment and Training
Housing
Immigration
International Relations
International Trade
Regional Development
Tourism

Who is being lobbied?

Government Institutions

Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
Global Affairs Canada (GAC)
House of Commons
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC)
Infrastructure Canada (INFC)
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
Prime Minister's Office (PMO)
Senate of Canada
Statistics Canada (StatCan)

Government institutions in previous versions
- Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA)
- Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev)
- Pacific Economic Development Canada (PacifiCan)
- Prairies Economic Development Canada (PrairiesCan)

Communication techniques

Communication techniques that have been used or are expected to be used in the course of the undertaking:

Oral communication
Written communication

Who are the lobbyists?

Senior Officers whose lobbying activities represent less than 20% of their Duties

Jon Chew, Global Head of Strategic Insights and Analytics | No public offices held
Scott Jones, Group CEO, Navitas Pty. | No public offices held
Bonnie Patterson, Special Advisor, Academic Affairs | No public offices held
Darcy Rollins, Chief Operating Officer | No public offices held

Senior Officers and Employees whose lobbying activities represent 20% or more of their Duties

Brian Stevenson, President and CEO, University Partnerships | Public offices held
Dan Hurley, Head of Communications, Public Affairs and Strategy | Public offices held

Lobbyists in previous versions
Senior Officers whose lobbying activities represent less than 20% of their Duties
- Brian Stevenson, President and CEO, University Partnerships | Public offices held

Registration number: 838653-369718
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Monthly Communication Reports

What oral and arranged communications have taken place?

What oral and arranged communications have taken place?
Date	DPOH, Position Title \| Government Institution	Subject Matters
2024-05-31	Mike Burton, Chief of Staff \| Minister's Office, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC)	Education, Immigration
2024-05-13	Terry Beech, MP Burnaby North - Seymour House of Commons Marc Miller, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC)	Education, Immigration
2024-04-02	Isabelle Buchanan, Policy Advisor \| Office of the Minister of Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) Mike Burton, Chief of Staff \| Minister's Office, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC)	Education, Immigration
2024-03-27	Kevin Coon, Chief of Staff to the Minister \| Office of the Minister, Export Promotion, International Trade & Economic Development , Global Affairs Canada (GAC) Chelios Vuong, Policy Advisor \| Office of the Minister, Export Promotion, International Trade & Economic Development , Global Affairs Canada (GAC)	Education, Immigration, Economic Development
2024-03-26	Terry Duguid, MP Winnipeg South House of Commons	Education, Immigration
2024-02-29	Mike Burton, Chief of Staff to the Minister Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC)	Education, Immigration, International Trade
2024-02-09	Terry Duguid, Member of Parliament House of Commons Jasmine Gill, Senior Policy Advisor Prime Minister's Office (PMO)	Education, Immigration, International Trade
2024-02-08	Chelios Vuong, Policy Advisor \| Office of the Minister, Small Business, Export Promotion & International Trade , Global Affairs Canada (GAC)	Education, Immigration, International Trade
2024-02-06	Peter M. Boehm, Senator Senate of Canada Jason Easton, Strategic Advisor Special Projects \| Senior Advisor, Prime Minister's Office (PMO)	Education, Immigration, International Trade
2023-10-19	Matthew Paisley, Senior Policy Advisor \| Office of the Minister, Infrastructure Canada (INFC)	Education, Immigration, Housing
2023-10-18	Peter M. Boehm, Senator Senate of Canada	Education, Immigration
2023-10-06	Mary Ng, Minister of Export Promotion, International Trade and Economic Development Global Affairs Canada (GAC)	Education, Immigration, International Trade, Economic Development, Tourism
2023-08-23	Chelios Vuong, Policy Advisor \| Office of the Minister, Small Business, Export Promotion & International Trade , Global Affairs Canada (GAC)	Education, Immigration, International Trade

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Navitas Canada Holdings Inc. - Address & business activities

Address:

8999 Nelson Way
Burnaby, BC V5A 4B5
Canada

Telephone number: 647-927-7574

Description of activities:
Navitas Canada Holding Inc. (doing business as Navitas Canada) is a part of the Navitas group of companies, a global education provider, and Fraser International College Ltd. Navitas Canada offers first-year university pathway programs to more than 4000 international students, providing wraparound services to support their successful adjustment to life and learning in Canada, at the following public post-secondary institutions: - Fraser International College (in partnership with Simon Fraser University in Burnaby, BC); - University of Lethbridge International College Calgary (in partnership with the University of Lethbridge in Calgary, AB) - International College of Manitoba (in partnership with the University of Manitoba in Winnipeg, MB); - Toronto Metropolitan University International College (in partnership with Toronto Metropolitan University in Toronto, ON); - Wilfrid Laurier International College (in partnership with Wilfrid Laurier University in Brantford, ON); It is also developing new partnerships with other post-secondary institutions across Canada. Navitas Canada is engaging federal officials to: - Align with the Government of Canada’s commitment to increase immigration by highlighting Navitas’ demonstrated track record of attracting and retaining international students. - Advocate to reduce wait times for student visas and study permits. - Assure timely review and approvals of Designated Learning Institutions (DLIs) agreements with provinces, especially for new university partners. - Position Navitas as a key partner with Global Affairs Canada (ie. EduCanada) for marketing Canada as a destination for international students, as well as resource for international education data and analysis. - Build regional and community support for new and existing university partnerships through public office holders, including Cabinet ministers and MPs.

Descriptions of the corporation's activity in previous versions:
- Navitas Canada Holding Inc. (doing business as Navitas Canada) is a part of the Navitas group of companies, a global education provider, and Fraser International College Ltd. Navitas Canada offers first-year university pathway programs to more than 4000 international students, providing wraparound services to support their successful adjustment to life and learning in Canada, at the following public post-secondary institutions: - Fraser International College (in partnership with Simon Fraser University in Burnaby, BC); - University of Lethbridge International College Calgary (in partnership with the University of Lethbridge in Calgary, AB) - International College of Manitoba (in partnership with the University of Manitoba in Winnipeg, MB); - Toronto Metropolitan University International College (in partnership with Toronto Metropolitan University in Toronto, ON); - Wilfrid Laurier International College (in partnership with Wilfrid Laurier University in Brantford, ON); It is also developing new partnerships with other post-secondary institutions across Canada. Navitas Canada is engaging federal officials to: - Align with the Government of Canada’s commitment to increase immigration by highlighting Navitas’ demonstrated track record of attracting and retaining international students who go on to seek permanent residency. - Advocate to reduce wait times for student visas and study permits. - Assure timely review and approvals of Designated Learning Institutions (DLIs) agreements with provinces, especially for new university partners. - Position Navitas as a key partner with Global Affairs Canada (ie. EduCanada) for marketing Canada as a destination for international students, as well as resource for international education data and analysis. - Build regional and community support for new and existing university partnerships through public office holders, including Cabinet ministers and MPs.
- Navitas Canada Holding Inc. (doing business as Navitas Canada) is a part of the Navitas group of companies, a global education provider, and Fraser International College Ltd. Navitas Canada offers first-year university pathway programs to more than 4000 international students, providing wraparound services to support their successful adjustment to life and learning in Canada, at the following public post-secondary institutions: - Fraser International College (in partnership with Simon Fraser University in Burnaby, BC); - International College of Manitoba (in partnership with the University of Manitoba in Winnipeg, MB); - Ryerson University International College (in partnership with Ryerson University in Toronto, ON); and - Wilfrid Laurier International College (in partnership with Wilfrid Laurier University in Brantford, ON). It is also developing new partnerships with other post-secondary institutions across Canada. Navitas Canada is engaging federal officials to: - Align with the Government of Canada’s commitment to increase immigration by highlighting Navitas’ demonstrated track record of attracting and retaining international students who go on to seek permanent residency. - Advocate to reduce wait times for student visas. - Assure timely review and approvals of Designated Learning Institutions (DLIs) agreements with provinces, especially for new university partners. - Position Navitas as a key partner with Global Affairs Canada (ie. EduCanada) for marketing Canada as a destination for international students, as well as resource for international education data and analysis. - Build regional and community support for new and existing university partnerships through public office holders, including Cabinet ministers and MPs.
- Navitas Canada Holding Inc. (doing business as Navitas Canada) is a part of the Navitas group of companies, a global education provider, and Fraser International College Ltd. Navitas Canada offers first-year university pathway programs to more than 4000 international students, providing wraparound services to support their successful adjustment to life and learning in Canada, at the following public post-secondary institutions: - Fraser International College (in partnership with Simon Fraser University in Burnaby, BC); - International College of Manitoba (in partnership with the University of Manitoba in Winnipeg, MB); - Ryerson University International College (in partnership with Ryerson University in Toronto, ON); and - Wilfrid Laurier International College (in partnership with Wilfrid Laurier University in Brantford, ON). It is also developing new partnerships with other post-secondary institutions across Canada. Navitas Canada is engaging federal officials to: - Align with the Government of Canada’s commitment to increase immigration by highlighting Navitas’ demonstrated track record of attracting and retaining international students who go on to seek permanent residency. - Advocate to reduce wait times for student visas. - Assure timely review and approvals of Designated Learning Institutions (DLIs) agreements with provinces, especially for new university partners. - Position Navitas as a key partner with Global Affairs Canada (ie. EduCanada) for marketing Canada as a destination for international students, as well as resource for international education data and analysis. - Build regional and community support for new and existing university partnerships through Cabinet ministers and MPs.

List of Public Offices Held
Position	Period Held	Last Date Designated Public Office Held
Senior Policy Advisor to the Minister Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada, Office of the Minister of Foreign Affairs	June 1997 to June 1999	Not a designated office
Senior Policy Advisor to the Minister Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada, Office of the Minister of International Trade	August 1996 to June 1997	Not a designated office

List of Public Offices Held
Position	Period Held	Last Date Designated Public Office Held
Senior Policy Advisor to the Minister Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada, Office of the Minister of Foreign Affairs	June 1997 to June 1999	Not a designated office
Senior Policy Advisor to the Minister Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada, Office of the Minister of International Trade	August 1996 to June 1997	Not a designated office

List of Public Offices Held
Position	Period Held	Last Date Designated Public Office Held
Trustee Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21, Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21	January 2019 to December 2022	Not a designated office
Chief of Staff Environment Canada, Office of the Minister	July 2004 to February 2006	Not a designated office
Chief of Staff Western Economic Diversification Canada, Office of the Minister	January 2004 to July 2004	Not a designated office
Senior Advisor President of the Queen's Privy Council for Canada and Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs, Office of the Minister	March 2001 to January 2004	Not a designated office
Executive Assistant / Legislative Assistant House of Commons, Members' Offices	November 1993 to September 1995	Not a designated office
Reserve Officer Canadian Armed Forces, Cadet Instructors Cadre (Sea)	January 1992 to March 2001	Not a designated office

Date Modified:: 2024-04-04

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12-Month Lobbying Summary - In-house Corporation

Navitas Canada Holdings Inc. / Brian Stevenson, President and CEO, University Partnerships

Who is lobbying?

Navitas Canada Holdings Inc. (Address & business activities)

Received government funding or funding expected in current financial year

Business Relationships

Navitas Canada Holdings Inc. is a subsidiary of the following parent companies

Beneficiaries of the Lobbying Activity

Navitas Canada Holdings Inc. has the following subsidiaries that could have a direct interest in the outcome of the undertaking

What is being lobbied?

Subject Matter Details

Subject matters in previous versions

Who is being lobbied?

Government Institutions

Communication techniques

Who are the lobbyists?

Senior Officers whose lobbying activities represent less than 20% of their Duties

Senior Officers and Employees whose lobbying activities represent 20% or more of their Duties

Senior Officers whose lobbying activities represent less than 20% of their Duties

What oral and arranged communications have taken place?

12-Month Lobbying Summary - In-house Corporation

Navitas Canada Holdings Inc. / Brian Stevenson, President and CEO, University Partnerships

Navitas Canada Holdings Inc. (Address & business activities)

Received government funding or funding expected in current financial year

Business Relationships

Navitas Canada Holdings Inc. is a subsidiary of the following parent companies

Beneficiaries of the Lobbying Activity

Navitas Canada Holdings Inc. has the following subsidiaries that could have a direct interest in the outcome of the undertaking

Subject Matter Details

Subject matters in previous versions

Government Institutions

Communication techniques

Senior Officers whose lobbying activities represent less than 20% of their Duties

Senior Officers and Employees whose lobbying activities represent 20% or more of their Duties

Senior Officers whose lobbying activities represent less than 20% of their Duties

Navitas Canada Holdings Inc. - Address & business activities

University of Lethbridge International College Calgary

Wilfrid Laurier International College

Toronto Metropolitan University International College

SAE Vancouver

International College of Manitoba

Marron Group UK Holdings Ltd.

Fraser International College Limited