Lobbying registration dated 2026-03-10
Registrant: Mark Johnson
Client: Cohere
Targeted institutions:
Intergovernmental Affairs Secretariat (IGA)
Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
Public Safety Canada (PS)
Shared Services Canada (SSC)
Finance Canada (FIN)
Treasury Board Of Canada Secretariat (TBS)
Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC)
Prime Minister's Office (PMO)
House of Commons
National Defence (DND)
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
Global Affairs Canada (GAC)
Communications Security Establishment Canada (CSEC)
Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev)
Privy Council Office (PCO)
Senate of Canada
Government funding received:
Institution: Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
Amount: 5286061.00
Lobbying activity details:
Provide subject matter (AI) expertise to the Canadian AI Safety Institute team where it might be helpful across a number of areas including opportunities for research and safety practices.
Discuss issues related to international competitiveness of the domestic AI industry.
Discussions regarding digital policy and legislation, including as it relates to artificial intelligence (AI) and data protection, privacy and reduction of online harms.
Discussions with officials regarding the Canada-US bilateral relationship.
AI adoption including updating procurement policies.