Lobbying Information
Subject Matters
- Broadcasting
- Economic Development
- Employment and Training
- Government Procurement
- Immigration
- Industry
- Intellectual Property
- Justice and Law Enforcement
Subject matters added through a monthly communication report
Subject Matter Details
Legislative Proposal, Bill or Resolution
- An Act to promote the efficiency and adaptability of the Canadian economy by regulating certain activities that discourage reliance on electronic means of carrying out commercial activities, and to amend the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission Act, the Competition Act, the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act and the Telecommunications Act (the “Act”), including the regulations thereunder. Specifically, discussions relating to the regulation of commercial electronic messages and computer programs, enforcement and the private right of action, and the transition and coming into force provisions.
Policies or Program
- Discussions with federal officials in the Departments of Employment and Social Development, Citizenship and Immigration, Industry Canada and Privy Council Office regarding the establishment of the British Columbia Excellence Centre to facilitate entry into Canada of foreign nationals to work in software development on a rotational basis under the Temporary Foreign Workers Program.
- Industry Canada consultation on the Digital Economy entitled “Improving Canada’s Digital Advantage: Strategies for Sustainable Prosperity” as it relates to the creation of a national Digital Economy Strategy.
- Intellectual Property policy affecting information technology companies.
- Internet safety and security policy affecting information technology companies.
Communication Techniques
-
Written communication
-
Oral communication
Government Institutions
-
Canadian Heritage (PCH)
-
Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC)
-
Citizenship and Immigration Canada
-
Competition Tribunal (CT)
-
Finance Canada (FIN)
-
Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Canada
-
Health Canada (HC)
-
House of Commons
-
Industry Canada
-
Justice Canada (JC)
-
Members of the House of Commons
-
Prime Minister's Office (PMO)
-
Privy Council Office (PCO)
-
Public Safety Canada (PS)
-
Public Works and Government Services Canada
-
Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP)
-
Senate of Canada
-
Service Canada (ServCan)
-
Shared Services Canada (SSC)
-
Treasury Board Of Canada Secretariat (TBS)
In-house Corporation Details
Description of activities
Microsoft Canada Inc. is the Canadian subsidiary of Microsoft Corporation (Nasdaq "MSFT") the worldwide leader in software, services and solutions that help people and businesses realize their full potential. Microsoft Canada provides nationwide sales, marketing, consulting and local support services in both French and English. Headquartered in Mississauga, Microsoft Canada has 10 regional offices across the country dedicated to empowering people through great software.
Responsible officer name and position during the period of this registration
Janet Kennedy,
President
Government funding
No government funding was received during the last completed financial year.
In-house Corporation Contact Information
Address:
1950 Meadowvale Blvd.
Mississauga, ON L5N 8L9
Canada
Telephone number:
289-305-9367
Fax number:
905-568-1527
Parent Company Information
- Microsoft Corporation
-
One Microsoft Way
Redmond, WA 98052
United States of America
Subsidiary Beneficiary Information
Microsoft Canada Inc. does not have any subsidiaries that could have a direct interest in the outcome of the undertaking
Lobbyists Details
Senior Officers whose lobbying activities represent less than 20% of their Duties
- Michael Hilliard,
Senior Corporate Counsel |
No public offices held
- Janet Kennedy,
President |
No public offices held
- Dennis Lopes,
Legal and Corporate Affairs Director |
No public offices held
- Mike Tremblay,
Director, Public Sector and Education |
No public offices held
Senior Officers and Employees whose lobbying activities represent 20% or more of their Duties
