Lobbying Information
Subject Matters
- Economic Development
- Research and Development
- Science and Technology
- Small Business
Subject Matter Details
Policies or Program
- Discussions concerning federal budget priorities including support for the Inclusive Innovation Initiative proposed by Tech-Access Canada.
- Discussions related to the Clutch Innovation Platform Consortium, proposed by Tech-Access Canada.
- Requesting meetings with officials to provide an overview on the nature and contribution of Technology Access Centres to Canada's regional economic development and business innovation outcomes.
- Seeking the participation of content matter experts from the Technology Access Centres in all relevant federal policy discussions concerning applied research and development, and business innovation.
Communication Techniques
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Written communication
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Oral communication
Government Institutions
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Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA)
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Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions
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Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
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Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev)
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Finance Canada (FIN)
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House of Commons
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Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
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National Research Council (NRC)
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Rural Economic Development (Minister’s Office)
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Western Economic Diversification Canada (WD)
In-house Organization Details
Description of the organization's activities
Tech-Access Canada is the formal, national network of Canada’s 47 Technology Access Centres (TACs). Canada’s TACs are specialized applied research & development centres affiliated with publicly-funded colleges and cégeps. TACs have dedicated research staff, faculty, and students engaged in applied research, specialized training, outreach, and other innovation support services of benefit to the Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) within priority economic sectors. Based in Ottawa since 2015, Tech-Access Canada, a federally-incorporated not-for-profit organization, facilitates the sharing of best practices between member TACs; works to harmonize service models across regions; executes small-scale demonstration projects; and promotes applied research to external audiences.
Responsible officer name and position during the period of this registration
Ken Doyle,
Executive Director
Organization's membership or classes of membership
Tech-Access Canada's membership is comprised of, and restricted to, Technology Access Centres (TACs) as designated by the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada. At present, Tech-Access Canada's membership includes the 47 Technology Access Centres operating across Canada.
Government funding
No government funding was received during the last completed financial year.
In-house Organization Contact Information
Address:
116 Albert St. Suite 300
Ottawa, ON K1P 5G3
Canada
Telephone number:
613-366-4252
Lobbyists Details
Employees who lobby for the organization
- Ken Doyle,
Executive Director |
No public offices held
