Polytechnics Canada

What they're asking for

In the registry's own words. Descriptions are only filed for meetings since mid-2024.

1. Highly skilled workforce; in-demand occupations.

   May 8, 2026 · Patty Hajdu · Liberal · Labour

2. Seeking funding for the activities of polytechnics and colleges in areas including workforce development, applied research and infrastructure/equipment.

   April 13, 2026 · Sherry Romanado · Liberal · Labour; Budget

3. Participate in all relevant policy discussions about skills training and work-integrated learning; upskilling and reskilling policies, programs and funding; apprenticeship training, attraction, retention and completion, including on federal projects.

   March 23, 2026 · Annie Koutrakis · Liberal · Employment and Training; Infrastructure; Labour; Housing; Education

4. Participate in all relevant policy discussions and consultations about academic research funding, business innovation and applied research; how businesses, non-profits and other enterprises benefit from innovation supports from academic institutions/polytechnics.

   December 9, 2025 · Laila Goodridge · Conservative · Employment and Training; Science and Technology; Economic Development; Education

5. Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council, College and Community Innovation Program; tri-council structure and funding; eligibility of polytechnics and colleges for research funding and research support; Horizon Europe and opportunities for polytechnics to engage in international research partnerships.

   October 30, 2025 · Karim Bardeesy · Liberal · Science and Technology; Research and Development; Economic Development

6. Respond to consultations and advocate for change to international student policy; consider how polytechnics/colleges support inward and outward student mobility; consider international best practices for workforce development and applied research; better integration of newcomers through credential recognition, prior learning recognition and upskilling.

   October 29, 2025 · Annie Koutrakis · Liberal · Employment and Training; Immigration; International Relations; Labour; Foreign Affairs

7. Seeking increased funding for NSERC's College and Community Innovation program; equitable treatment and financial support for apprenticeship students; and harnessing the experience and potential of underemployed foreign trained professionals living in Canada.

   October 31, 2024 · Jasraj Hallan · Conservative · Employment and Training; Energy; Government Procurement; Immigration; Intellectual Property

8. Timely, relevant collection of post-secondary education and research data, and labour market information, with respect to analysis and current and possible future initiatives in the college/polytechnic sector.

   October 31, 2024 · Marc Miller · Liberal · Employment and Training; Energy; Government Procurement; Immigration; Intellectual Property

9. Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council - Changes to the College and Community Innovation Program and other NSERC programs to allow for additional proposals from each institution.

   October 30, 2024 · Adam Chambers · Conservative · Employment and Training; Energy; Government Procurement; Immigration; Intellectual Property

10. Innovation - participate in all relevant policy discussions on applied research and commercialization, including discussions on including innovation in federal procurement.

    October 30, 2024 · Ted Falk · Conservative · Employment and Training; Energy; Government Procurement; Intellectual Property; International Relations

Full meeting log

39 MP-directed communications since January 2024, from the Registry of Lobbyists.