Monthly Communication Report

Corporation:	Cisco Systems Canada Co.
Associated registration:	960244-226241-67
Communication date:	2025-12-03
Posted date:	2026-01-15

Designated Public Office Holders who participated in the communication:	Mark Schaan, Associate Deputy Minister Offices of the Associate Deputy Minister, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED) Michael Paramathasan, Director of Policy & Legislative Affairs Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED) Anson Duran, Chief of Staff Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
List of Details Subject matter Detail Budget, Defence, Economic Development, Education, Employment and Training, Government Procurement, Industry, Infrastructure, Intellectual Property, International Trade, National Security/Security, Privacy and Access to Information, Regional Development, Research and Development, Science and Technology, Small Business, Telecommunications Cisco is seeking opportunities to engage with the Government of Canada on programs and policies related to digital readiness, innovation, technology, digital transformation and acceleration, digital skills & education, cyber security, AI, data, privacy, defense and the broad adoption of information and communication technologies. Budget, Defence, Economic Development, Education, Employment and Training, Government Procurement, Industry, Intellectual Property, National Security/Security, Privacy and Access to Information, Regional Development, Research and Development, Science and Technology, Small Business, Telecommunications Cisco will seek opportunities to engage with elected and non-elected members of the Government of Canada regarding artificial intelligence policy, legislation, regulations, funding programs, skills, public and private sector adoption, etc. Budget, Defence, Economic Development, Education, Employment and Training, Industry, National Security/Security, Regional Development, Research and Development, Science and Technology, Telecommunications Discussions regarding funding opportunities to expand Cisco's R&D footprint, talent & presence in Canada.
Responsible Officer who filed this communication report:	Raj Juneja
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