12-Month Lobbying Summary - In-house Corporation

BlackBerry Limited / John Chen, Executive Chair and CEO

Registration Summary

Active - Last Updated: 2021-12-14

Who is lobbying?

BlackBerry Limited (Address & business activities)

John Chen, Executive Chair and CEO

Received government funding or funding expected in current financial year

Yes

Business Relationships

BlackBerry Limited is not a subsidiary of any other parent companies.

Beneficiaries of the Lobbying Activity

BlackBerry Limited has the following subsidiaries that could have a direct interest in the outcome of the undertaking

Certicom Corp. (Address information)
QNX Software Systems Limited (Address information)

What is being lobbied?

Subject Matters

Budget
Consumer Issues
Economic Development
Employment and Training
Government Procurement
Health
Immigration
Industry
Infrastructure
Intellectual Property
Internal Trade
International Relations
International Trade
Justice and Law Enforcement
National Security/Security
Privacy and Access to Information
Regional Development
Research and Development
Science and Technology
Taxation and Finance
Telecommunications
Transportation

Subject Matter Details

Grant, Contribution or Other Financial Benefit

Government funding for private sector R&D technology projects
Strategic Innovation Fund, specifically application for funding for corporate R&D project

Legislative Proposal, Bill or Resolution

Income Tax Act - specifically the provisions dealing with Foreign Accrual Property Tax income
Investment Canada Act - specifically with respect to technologies

Policies or Program

COVID-19 Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy (CEWS) program - specifically to help prevent job losses and better position the company to resume normal operations following the crisis.
COVID-19 Disclosure Notification Application "COVID Alert" - specifically assisting the Government of Canada with the security assessment and engaging in discussion on the importance of data privacy, security and integrity of the app
COVID-19 and the workplace - specifically the Government's return to work plan and policies for Canadian companies
Foreign temporary workers program, with respect to intercompany transfers
Government Procurement - specifically Government priorities and role for private industry in helping to achieve government objectives - e.g. remote work, IT modernization, innovation and R&D intensive products, and crisis communications
Innovation - discussions regarding the Canadian government's Innovation Agenda; including programs government may be considering to foster innovation in the Canadian ICT industry (e.g. skills & training, centres of excellence, R&D funding and incentives, government use of technology)
Intellectual property - specifically related to IP policies that encourage private investment in development of technologies that support supply chain resiliency
Trade Policy, with respect to BlackBerry market access issues experienced internationally, specifically tariffs and non-tariff trade barriers

Who is being lobbied?

Government Institutions

Bank of Canada
Canada Revenue Agency (CRA)
Canadian Heritage (PCH)
Communications Security Establishment Canada (CSEC)
Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
Export Development Canada (EDC)
Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev)
Finance Canada (FIN)
Global Affairs Canada (GAC)
Health Canada (HC)
House of Commons
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC)
Infrastructure Canada (INFC)
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
Justice Canada (JC)
National Defence (DND)
National Research Council (NRC)
Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC)
Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada (OPC)
Prime Minister's Office (PMO)
Privy Council Office (PCO)
Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC)
Public Safety Canada (PS)
Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC)
Senate of Canada
Shared Services Canada (SSC)
Transport Canada (TC)
Treasury Board Of Canada Secretariat (TBS)

Communication techniques

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

Written communication
Oral communication
Arrange one or more meetings

Who are the lobbyists?

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

John Chen, Executive Chair and CEO | No public offices held
Marjorie Dickman, Chief Government Affairs & Public Policy Officer | No public offices held
Charles Eagan, Chief Technology Officer | No public offices held
Steve Rai, Chief Financial Officer | No public offices held

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

John de Boer, Senior Director, Government Affairs and Public Policy | No public offices held

Registration number: 882393-5685
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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
2023-04-24	Eric Dagenais, Senior Assistant Deputy Minister \| Assistant Deputy Minister's Office, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)	Industry, Infrastructure, National Security/Security
2023-03-24	Sami Khoury, Head, Canadian Centre for Cyber Security National Defence (DND)	National Security/Security
2023-03-20	François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Sciences and Economic Development \| Minister's Office, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)	Intellectual Property
2023-03-20	Catherine Blewett, Deputy Minister \| Office of the Deputy Minister, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED) Simon Kennedy, Deputy Minister Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED) Mark Schaan, Associate Assistant Deputy Minister \| Strategy and Innovation Policy Sector, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED) Charles Vincent, Assistant Deputy Minister Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)	Intellectual Property
2023-03-17	Tricia Geddes, Associate Deputy Minister Public Safety Canada (PS)	Industry, National Security/Security
2023-03-16	James Bezan, Member of Parliament House of Commons	National Security/Security
2023-03-16	Catherine Blewett, Deputy Minister \| Office of the Deputy Minister, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED) Simon Kennedy, Deputy Minister Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED) Mark Schaan, Associate Assistant Deputy Minister \| Strategy and Innovation Policy Sector, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED) Charles Vincent, Assistant Deputy Minister Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)	Intellectual Property
2023-03-15	Thomas Gagne, Director of Defence Procurement and Industry Relations, Office of the Honourable Anita Anand National Defence (DND)	National Security/Security
2023-03-13	John McKay, Member of Parliament House of Commons	National Security/Security
2023-03-13	David Angell, Canada's Representative to NATO Global Affairs Canada (GAC)	National Security/Security
2023-03-08	Thomas Gagne, Director of Defence Procurement and Industry Relations, Office of the Honourable Anita Anand National Defence (DND)	Industry, National Security/Security
2023-02-28	Cindy Termorshuizen, Associate Deputy Minister Global Affairs Canada (GAC)	Industry, National Security/Security
2023-02-27	Bill Matthews, Deputy Minister National Defence (DND)	Industry, National Security/Security
2023-02-23	Jim Kapches, Senior Policy Advisor, Prime Minister's Office Prime Minister's Office (PMO)	Industry, National Security/Security
2023-02-23	Janice Charette, Clerk of the Privy Council and Secretary to the Cabinet Privy Council Office (PCO)	Industry, Science and Technology
2023-02-22	Thomas Gagne, Director of Defence Procurement and Industry Relations, Office of the Honourable Anita Anand National Defence (DND)	Industry, National Security/Security
2023-02-10	Sami Khoury, Head, Canadian Centre for Cyber Security National Defence (DND)	National Security/Security
2023-02-10	Janice Charette, Clerk of the Privy Council and Secretary to the Cabinet Privy Council Office (PCO)	Industry, Science and Technology
2023-02-07	Rob Jamieson, Senior Advisor to the Minister of Public Safety Public Safety Canada (PS)	Industry, National Security/Security
2023-01-27	Dominic Rochon, Associate Deputy Minister Transport Canada (TC)	Industry, Transportation
2023-01-27	Chris McKenna, Director General Air and Space Force Development, Royal Canadian Air Force National Defence (DND)	National Security/Security
2023-01-25	Thomas Gagne, Director of Defence Procurement and Industry Relations, Office of the Honourable Anita Anand National Defence (DND)	Industry, National Security/Security
2023-01-23	David Angell, Canada's Ambassador to NATO Global Affairs Canada (GAC)	National Security/Security
2023-01-18	Sara Wilshaw, Chief Trade Commissioner, Assistant Deputy Minister Global Affairs Canada (GAC)	Industry, National Security/Security
2023-01-06	Thomas Gagne, Director of Defence Procurement and Industry Relations, Office of the Honourable Anita Anand National Defence (DND)	National Security/Security
2022-12-16	Anita Anand, Minister of National Defense National Defence (DND)	National Security/Security
2022-12-15	Thomas Gagne, Director of Defence Procurement and Industry Relations, Office of the Honourable Anita Anand National Defence (DND)	National Security/Security
2022-12-12	Daniel Rogers, Associate Chief Communications Security Establishment Canada (CSEC)	National Security/Security
2022-11-30	Rajiv Gupta, Assoicate Head, Canadian Centre for Cyber Security Communications Security Establishment Canada (CSEC)	Industry, National Security/Security
2022-11-23	Tricia Geddes, Associate Deputy Minister Public Safety Canada (PS) Shawn Tupper, Deputy Minister, Public Safety Canada Public Safety Canada (PS)	Industry, National Security/Security
2022-11-21	Janice Charette, Clerk of the Privy Council and Secretary to the Cabinet Privy Council Office (PCO)	Industry
2022-11-07	Husain Aboghodieh, Senior Policy Advisor, Office of the Minister of International Trade, Export Promotion, Small Business and Economic Development Global Affairs Canada (GAC)	Internal Trade
2022-09-13	Mitch Davies, Senior Assistant Deputy Minister \| Office of the Deputy Minister, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED) Mark Schaan, Associate Assistant Deputy Minister \| Strategy and Innovation Policy Sector, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)	Industry
2022-08-31	Philippe Dufresne, Privacy Commissioner of Canada Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada (OPC)	Privacy and Access to Information
2022-07-22	Sara Wilshaw, Chief Trade Commissioner, Assistant Deputy Minister Global Affairs Canada (GAC)	Industry, International Trade
2022-07-15	David Angell, NATO Permanent Representative for Canada Global Affairs Canada (GAC)	Government Procurement, National Security/Security
2022-06-16	Eric Dagenais, Senior Assistant Deputy Minister, Spectrum and Telecommunications Sector Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)	Industry, Telecommunications, National Security/Security
2022-06-15	Marta Morgan, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Global Affairs Canada (GAC)	International Trade, National Security/Security
2022-06-08	Rami Khoury, Head, Canadian Centre for Cyber Security Communications Security Establishment Canada (CSEC)	Industry, National Security/Security
2022-06-07	Gérard Deltell, Member of Parliament House of Commons	Industry, National Security/Security
2022-05-31	Ben Lobb, Member of Parliament House of Commons	Industry, National Security/Security, Economic Development
2022-05-31	Mark Schaan, Associate Assistant Deputy Minister \| Strategy and Innovation Policy Sector, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)	Industry, Privacy and Access to Information
2022-05-31	Kelly Acton, Assistant Deputy Minister, Digital Policy and Performance Treasury Board Of Canada Secretariat (TBS) Catherine Luelo, Deputy Minister, Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat and Chief Information Officer of Candaa Treasury Board Of Canada Secretariat (TBS)	Industry, Privacy and Access to Information, National Security/Security
2022-05-31	Ben Chin, Senior Advisor \| Minister's Office, Prime Minister's Office (PMO) Katie Telford, Chief of Staff, Office of the Prime Minister Prime Minister's Office (PMO)	Industry

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BlackBerry Limited - Address & business activities

Address:

2200 University Avenue East
Waterloo, ON N2K 0A7
Canada

Telephone number: 519-888-7465

Contact information in previous versions
- 2200 University Avenue East
  Waterloo, ON N2K 0A7
  Canada
  
  Telephone number: 519-888-7465
- 295 Phillip Street
  Waterloo, ON N2L 3W8
  Canada
  
  Telephone number: 519-888-7465
- 295 Phillip Street
  Waterloo, ON N2L 3W8
  Canada
  
  Telephone number: 519-597-9700
- 295 Phillip Street
  Waterloo, ON N2L 3W8
  Canada
  
  Telephone number: 519-888-7465 Ext. 78392
  
  Fax number: 519-888-7884
- 295 Phillip Street
  Waterloo, ON N2L 3W8
  Canada
  
  Telephone number: 519-888-7465 Ext. 8392
  
  Fax number: 519-888-7884
- 305 Phillip Street
  Waterloo, ON N2L 3W8
  Canada
  
  Telephone number: 519-888-7465
  
  Fax number: 519-888-6727
- 295 Phillip Street
  Waterloo, ON N2L 3W8
  Canada
  
  Telephone number: 519-888-7465
  
  Fax number: 519-888-7884

Description of activities:
Founded in 1984 and based in Waterloo, Ontario, BlackBerry® provides intelligent security software and services to enterprises and governments around the world. The company secures more than 500M endpoints including 175M cars on the road today. The company leverages AI and machine learning to deliver innovative solutions in the areas of cybersecurity, safety and data privacy solutions, and is a leader in the areas of endpoint security management, encryption, and embedded systems. BlackBerry’s vision is clear - to secure a connected future you can trust.

Descriptions of the corporation's activity in previous versions:
- A global leader in wireless innovation, BlackBerry® revolutionized the mobile industry when it was introduced in 1999. Today, BlackBerry aims to inspire the success of our millions of customers around the world by continuously pushing the boundaries of mobile experiences. Founded in 1984 and based in Waterloo, Ontario, BlackBerry operates offices in North America, Europe, Asia Pacific and Latin America.
- Research In Motion Limited (RIM) is a leading designer, manufacturer and marketer of innovative wireless solutions for the worldwide communications market. RIM was founded in 1984. Based in Waterloo, Ontario, RIM has offices in North America, Europe and Asia Pacific.
- Research In Motion Limited is a leading designer, manufacturer and marketer of innovative wireless solutions for the worldwide communications market.

End date of the last completed financial year: 2021-02-28

List of Government Funding
Government Institution	Funding Received in Last Financial Year	Funding Expected in Current Financial Year
Canada Revenue Agency (CRA)	$57,000,000.00	Yes
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)	$5,700,000.00	Yes

Date Modified:: 2023-05-19

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12-Month Lobbying Summary - In-house Corporation

BlackBerry Limited / John Chen, Executive Chair and CEO

Who is lobbying?

BlackBerry Limited (Address & business activities)

Received government funding or funding expected in current financial year

Business Relationships

Beneficiaries of the Lobbying Activity

BlackBerry Limited has the following subsidiaries that could have a direct interest in the outcome of the undertaking

What is being lobbied?

Subject Matters

Subject Matter Details

Grant, Contribution or Other Financial Benefit

Legislative Proposal, Bill or Resolution

Policies or Program

Who is being lobbied?

Government Institutions

Communication techniques

Who are the lobbyists?

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

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

What oral and arranged communications have taken place?

12-Month Lobbying Summary - In-house Corporation

BlackBerry Limited / John Chen, Executive Chair and CEO

BlackBerry Limited (Address & business activities)

Received government funding or funding expected in current financial year

Business Relationships

Beneficiaries of the Lobbying Activity

BlackBerry Limited has the following subsidiaries that could have a direct interest in the outcome of the undertaking

Subject Matters

Subject Matter Details

Grant, Contribution or Other Financial Benefit

Legislative Proposal, Bill or Resolution

Policies or Program

Government Institutions

Communication techniques

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

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

BlackBerry Limited - Address & business activities

QNX Software Systems Limited

Certicom Corp.