Simon Fraser University

What they're asking for

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

1. Discussion regarding research and development, infrastructure initiatives and investments in the areas of artificial intelligence (AI), quantum, and dual-use technologies

   August 26, 2026 · Taleeb Noormohamed · Liberal · Infrastructure; Science and Technology; Research and Development

2. Advocacy to maintain and enhance funding of Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council, Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada, Canadian Institutes of Health Research, and Canada Foundation for Innovation.

   March 24, 2026 · Karim Bardeesy · Liberal · Employment and Training; Health; Infrastructure; Science and Technology; Research and Development

3. Advocacy to secure federal support to develop and upgrade university infrastructure, including but not limited to research and learning facilities, digital infrastructure, and transit infrastructure

   March 19, 2026 · Hedy Fry · Liberal · Infrastructure; Science and Technology; Research and Development

4. Advocacy to improve immigration policies and programs for students, faculty and staff

   March 6, 2026 · Lena Metlege Diab · Liberal · Immigration

5. Discussions regarding Canada's transition from fossil fuels to renewable, clean energy systems, including hydrogen and critical minerals.

   August 26, 2025 · Tako Van Popta · Conservative · Energy; Science and Technology; Research and Development; Economic Development

6. Discussion regarding potential research and development, training, and infrastructure initiatives and investments in the areas of artificial intelligence (AI), quantum computing and quantum networks

   July 17, 2025 · Tako Van Popta · Conservative · Employment and Training; Infrastructure; Science and Technology; Research and Development

7. Discussion regarding the impact of IRCC changes for international students studying at SFU and international applicants

   November 29, 2024 · Terry Beech · Liberal · Immigration; Education

Full meeting log

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

At committee

Simon Fraser University has testified at 4 House committee meetings this Parliament, as listed by the House. Lobbying is one channel; this is the public one.

• Mr. Dugan O'Neil, Vice-President

  March 9, 2026 · INDU · source

• Mr. Dugan O'Neil, Vice-President

  February 26, 2026 · SRSR · source

• Mr. Dugan O'Neil, Vice-President

  October 29, 2025 · SRSR · source

• Prof. Isabelle Côté, Deputy Director, Office of Francophone and Francophile Affairs, and Senior Lecturer, Faculty of Education

  October 28, 2025 · LANG · source