Lobbying registration dated 2026-03-04
Registrant: Mandeep Chawla
Client: Celestica International LP, by its general partner, Celestica International GP Inc.
Targeted institutions:
Finance Canada (FIN)
Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC)
Prime Minister's Office (PMO)
House of Commons
National Defence (DND)
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
Privy Council Office (PCO)
Senate of Canada
Government funding received:
Lobbying activity details:
Potential funding opportunities relating to AI compute and digital infrastructure, including those arising under the Canadian Sovereign AI Compute Strategy.
Engage federal officials regarding Celestica's Canadian manufacturing expertise for aerospace and defence, in the context of the Defence Industrial Strategy's mandate to grow national champions to advance Canada's sovereign capabilities.
Trade agreement negotiation and policies/regulations/tariffs related to import/exports to support the manufacturing and design sector.
Engage on policies and programs relating to development and deployment of sovereign AI in Canada.