Lobbying Information
Subject Matters
- Budget
- Economic Development
- Employment and Training
- Government Procurement
- Immigration
- Industry
- International Trade
- Privacy and Access to Information
- Regional Development
- Research and Development
- Science and Technology
- Taxation and Finance
- Transportation
Subject Matter Details
Grant, Contribution or Other Financial Benefit
- Employment and Social Development Canada - Opportunities to fund skills and training programs in Waterloo Region
- FedDev Ontario - Regional Innovation Ecosystem Program – with respect to scaleup platform work
- FedDev Ontario - Regional Relief and Recovery Fund – with respect to Digital Main Street
- 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
Policies or Program
- Building in Canada Fund - with respect to 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.
- 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
Government Institutions
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Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC)
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Canada School of Public Service (CSPS)
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Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
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Export Development Canada (EDC)
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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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Health Canada (HC)
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House of Commons
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Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC)
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Infrastructure Canada (INFC)
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Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
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National Defence (DND)
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National Research Council (NRC)
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Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
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Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC)
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Prime Minister's Office (PMO)
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Privy Council Office (PCO)
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Public Safety Canada (PS)
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Senate of Canada
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Transport Canada (TC)
Government institutions added through a monthly communication report
- Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC)
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
Chris Albinson,
President and CEO
Organization's membership or classes of membership
Our 1000+ members range from start-up enterprises (1 - 19 employees), to growing firms (20 - 499 employees), to global technology leaders (500+ 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:
2022-03-31
List of Government Funding
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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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Canada Revenue Agency (CRA)
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$956,756.00
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Yes
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City of Kitchener
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$1,030,000.00
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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 (RIE, RRRF)
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$7,107,694.00
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Yes
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Ministry of Economic Development, Job Creation & Trade (RIC, BAP and HUB)
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$5,685,000.00
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Yes
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Ontario Centres of Innovation (AVIN, CENGN, ENCQOR)
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$2,067,192.00
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Yes
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Regional Municipality of Waterloo (StaySafe)
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$379,145.00
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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:
519-888-7007
Lobbyists Details
Employees who lobby for the organization
- Chris Albinson,
President and CEO |
No public offices held
- Jessica Dupuis,
Director, Government Relations |
Public offices held
- Prateek Sureka,
Head of External Relations |
No public offices held
