Lobbying registration dated 2026-02-02
Registrant: Bonnie Schmidt
Client: Let's Talk Science
Targeted institutions:
Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
Women and Gender Equality (WAGE)
Finance Canada (FIN)
Prime Minister's Office (PMO)
House of Commons
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA)
Senate of Canada
Health Canada (HC)
Government funding received:
Institution: Ontario
Amount: 15000.00
Institution: Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
Amount: 6772099.00
Institution: Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)
Amount: 854054.00
Institution: Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
Amount: 31568.00
Institution: Newfoundland and Labrador
Amount: 11485.00
Lobbying activity details:
Discussions regarding federal policy and workforce development strategies to address labour market needs in critical industries and innovation, specifically highlighting the role of youth skill development.
Advocates for sustained federal investment and funding for national STEM(Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math), digital literacy, and career awareness programming for youth (Early Years to Grade 12/SecV), including discussions regarding the renewal or establishment of contribution agreements.
Policy discussions to ensure the prioritization of equity, diversity, and inclusion in federal STEM initiatives, particularly for Indigenous youth, girls, official language minority communities, and rural/remote communities.