Lobbying registration dated 2026-03-13
Registrant: Sean Kennedy
Client: Niagara College
Targeted institutions:
Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
Prime Minister's Office (PMO)
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC)
Global Affairs Canada (GAC)
Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev)
Government funding received:
Institution: Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev)
Amount: 1507904.00
Institution: National Research Council (NRC)
Amount: 200000.00
Institution: Canada Foundation for Innovation
Amount: 1243671.00
Institution: Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC)
Amount: 2825930.00
Institution: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC)
Amount: 386041.00
Institution: Government of Ontario
Amount: 48542555.00
Lobbying activity details:
Engage with federal officials to discuss the impacts of changes to the international student program including the enrollment cap and Post-Graduate Work Permit, on Niagara College and the Niagara community and labour force.
Global development, business and partnership opportunities of Niagara college and the postsecondary sector.
Engage with elected and government officials on Niagara College's applied research activities and initiatives including Niagara College led networks -Southern Ontario Network for Advanced Manufacturing and Innovation, and the Greenhouse Technology Network) to support economic development, student learning opportunities and industry partners in the areas of advanced manufacturing and greenhouse technology.