Lobbying Information
Subject Matters
- Immigration
- Industry
- International Trade
- Regional Development
- Science and Technology
- Taxation and Finance
- Transportation
Subject matters added through a monthly communication report
Subject Matter Details
Grant, Contribution or Other Financial Benefit
- FedDev Ontario - Investing in Commercialization Partnerships Program with respect to open data
- Global Opportunites for Associations - with respect to facilitating SME experience aboard
- Invest Canada - with respect to attracting foreign investors in digital media, information, communications and technology companies
- National Research Council Canada – Industrial Research Assistance Program – with respect to funding programs supporting small-medium and large sized (SMEs) enterprises
- Venture Capital Action Plan – Canada Accelerator and Incubator Program - with respect to funding growth opportunities for SMEs
Policies or Program
- Build in Canada Fund - Two-way Go Train service linking Waterloo Region to the Greater Toronto Area
- Centre of Excellence in Research and Commercialization - with respect to bringing new technologies to market to create more companies, jobs and wealth in Canada.
- FedDev Ontario - Investing in Business Innovation with respect to women-led startups.
- International Science and Technology Partnership Program – with respect to exchanging knowledge between Canadian companies and foreign countries
- Temporary Foreign Worker Program - with respect to meeting the needs of Canada's emerging technology-based businesses.
Regulation
- Income Tax Act - Amendment to the Income Tax Act with respect to angel investors
Communication Techniques
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Written communication
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Oral communication
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Coalition building with other organizations
Government Institutions
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Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev)
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Finance Canada (FIN)
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Global Affairs Canada (GAC)
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House of Commons
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Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC)
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Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
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Privy Council Office (PCO)
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Status of Women Canada (SWC)
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Transport Canada (TC)
Government institutions added through a monthly communication report
- Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
- Infrastructure Canada (INFC)
- National Research Council (NRC)
- Prime Minister's Office (PMO)
In-house Organization Details
Description of the organization's activities
Communitech is a member-based organization driving the growth and success of Waterloo Region's technology sector. We advocate on behalf of our membership and promote our success stories to raise awareness of Waterloo Region as a world-class technology hub.We offer services to our members to help them connect with their peers, raise capital, and find expert advice, market research, and talent.
Responsible officer name and position during the period of this registration
Iain Klugman,
President and CEO
Organization's membership or classes of membership
Our 1000+ members range from start-up enterprises (1 - 10 employees), to growing firms (11 - 100 employees), to global technology leaders (100+ employees). We also have members outside the technology sector -- including the investors, service firms, educational institutions and governments that support the tech industry's growth.
Government funding
End date of the last completed financial year:
2016-06-30
List of Government Funding
Government Institution
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Funding Received in Last Financial Year
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Funding Expected in Current Financial Year
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Business Acceleration Program
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$806,500.00
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Yes
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Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR)
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$128,025.00
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Yes
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City of Kitchener
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$330,000.00
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Yes
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City of Waterloo
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$30,000.00
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Yes
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Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev)
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$291,417.00
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Yes
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Ministry of Economic Development, Employment and Infrastructure
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$0.00
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Yes
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Ministry of Research and Innovation (Regional Innovation Centre)
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$871,454.00
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Yes
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Ministry of Research and Innovation (Sector Innovation Centre)
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$8,000,000.00
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Yes
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National Research Council (NRC)
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$2,289,798.00
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Yes
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Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC)
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$668,001.00
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Yes
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Ontario Trillium Foundation
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$109,167.00
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No
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Regional Municipality of Waterloo
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$30,000.00
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Yes
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Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC)
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$512,091.00
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Yes
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Status of Women Canada (SWC)
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$84,225.00
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Yes
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In-house Organization Contact Information
Address:
151 Charles St W Ste 100
The Tannery
Kitchener, ON N2G 1H6
Canada
Telephone number:
519-888-9944
Ext.
2022
Fax number:
519-804-2225
Lobbyists Details
Employees who lobby for the organization