Lobbying Information
Subject Matters
- Budget
- Climate
- Consumer Issues
- Economic Development
- Education
- Employment and Training
- Energy
- Environment
- Financial Institutions
- Government Procurement
- Health
- Immigration
- Industry
- Infrastructure
- Intellectual Property
- International Relations
- International Trade
- Labour
- Regional Development
- Research and Development
- Science and Technology
- Small Business
- Taxation and Finance
- Telecommunications
- Transportation
Subject Matter Details
Grant, Contribution or Other Financial Benefit
- Seek increased access to capital for innovative companies
Policies or Program
- Collaborating with the Government of Canada in growing the innovative businesses of the future, but also about making a positive difference in the lives of Canadians and others around the world.
- Seek increased support for entrepreneurs and startups in a range of sectors—from health and cleantech to finance and education—helping them grow and scale into global market leaders by providing expert advice
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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Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
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Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)
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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 Research Council (NRC)
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Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
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Prime Minister's Office (PMO)
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Privy Council Office (PCO)
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Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC)
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Treasury Board Of Canada Secretariat (TBS)
In-house Organization Details
Description of the organization's activities
Toronto's MaRS Discovery District is one of the world's largest urban innovation hubs, cultivating high-impact ventures and equipping innovators to drive economic and social prosperity in Canada. As a home to entrepreneurs and a bridge to the business world, MaRS helps companies bring breakthrough ideas to market and scale globally. MaRS supports entrepreneurs with breakthrough innovations in important theme areas such as health, energy & environment, finance & commerce, and work & learning – providing them with critical skills and connections to grow and scale their businesses globally. MaRS also works with private and public sector partners to foster innovation demand by creating solutions to increase adoption of new technologies and generate social impact.
Responsible officer name and position during the period of this registration
Ilse Treurnicht,
CEO
Organization's membership or classes of membership
MaRS is a registered not-for-profit charity. Executives: Ilse Treurnicht, CEO; Salim Teja, Executive Vice President, Ventures; Karen Greve Young, Vice President, Partnerships; Grace Lee Reynolds, Chief Financial Officer; Usha Srinivasan, Vice President, Learning and Insights; Joanne Thomsen, Vice President, Talent. Board of Directors: Gordon M. Nixon, Chair; Richard W. Ivey, Vice Chair; Annette Verschuren; Stefan Larson; Ron Close; Michael Serbinis; Elyse Allan; Michael McCain; Calvin Stiller; Derek Evans; John Milloy; Elaine Campbell; Meric Gertler; John Manley; Martha Tory; George Matus; Ilse Treurnicht.
Government funding
End date of the last completed financial year:
2016-03-31
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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Government of Ontario - Ministry of Children and Youth Services
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$2,000,000.00
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Yes
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Government of Ontario - Ministry of Energy
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$1,000,000.00
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Yes
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Government of Ontario - Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care
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$500,000.00
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Yes
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Government of Ontario - Ministry of Research, Innovation & Science
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$15,700,000.00
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Yes
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National Research Council (NRC)
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$500,000.00
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Yes
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In-house Organization Contact Information
Address:
101 College St.
Suite 401
Toronto, ON M5G 1L7
Canada
Telephone number:
416-673-8100
Fax number:
416-673-8181
Lobbyists Details
Employees who lobby for the organization
- Aaron Barter,
Program Manager, Buildings and Community Energy, Advanced Energy Centre |
No public offices held
- Jessika Briones,
Manager, International Programs, Advanced Energy Centre |
No public offices held
- Idil Burale,
Associate, MaRS Solutions Lab |
No public offices held
- Clare Buré,
Program Manager, MaRS Solutions Lab |
No public offices held
- Ron Dizy,
Managing Director, Advanced Energy Centre |
No public offices held
- Jon Dogterom,
Managing Director, Cleantech Venture Services |
No public offices held
- Duncan Farthing-Nichol,
Senior Associate, Research and Policy |
No public offices held
- Barry Gekiere,
Managing Director, Investment Accelerator Fund |
No public offices held
- Kathleen Gnocato,
Senior Associate, Advanced Energy Centre |
No public offices held
- Joe Greenwood,
Program Director, MaRS Data Catalyst |
No public offices held
- Karen Greve Young,
Vice President, Partnerships |
No public offices held
- Adam Jagelewski,
Director, MaRS Centre for Impact Investing |
No public offices held
- Kathleen Kauth,
Director of Partnerships, Advanced Energy Centre |
No public offices held
- Jane Kearns,
Senior Advisor, Cleantech |
No public offices held
- Jerry Koh,
Manager, MaRS Solutions Lab |
No public offices held
- James Larsen,
Director, Business Development, Advanced Energy Centre |
No public offices held
- Susan McLean,
Director of Corporate Development |
No public offices held
- Earl Miller,
Director, Global Initiatives |
No public offices held
- Cory Mulvihill,
Lead Executive, Policy and Public Affairs |
No public offices held
- Lekan Olawoye,
Program Director, Studio Y |
No public offices held
- Dominique Riviere,
Program Manager, Grants and Operations |
No public offices held
- Hadi Salah,
Manager, Health Ecosystem Partnerships |
No public offices held
- Amie Sergas,
Director, Business Acceleration Program Network |
No public offices held
- Shahab Shahnazari,
Manager, Health Data Initiatives |
No public offices held
- Usha Srinivasan,
Vice President, Learning and Insights |
No public offices held
- Sasha Sud,
Energy Project Manager, MaRS Data Catalyst |
No public offices held
- Salim Teja,
EVP Ventures |
No public offices held
- Ilse Treurnicht,
CEO |
No public offices held
- Joeri van den Steenhoven,
Director, MaRS Solutions Lab |
No public offices held
- Alexis Wise,
Health Advisor and Capital Advisory Manager |
No public offices held
