Canada's Venture Capital and Private Equity Association

Meetings over time

• May 20251 meetingMark Schaan
  May 2025: 1 meeting, with Mark Schaan
• Jun 20251 meetingChris Forbes, Samuel Millar
  Jun 2025: 1 meeting, with Chris Forbes, Samuel Millar
• Jul 20255 meetingsKody Blois, Raquel Dancho, Matthew O'Connell, Simran Arulraj, Maude Lavoie
  Jul 2025: 5 meetings, with Kody Blois, Raquel Dancho, Matthew O'Connell, Simran Arulraj, Maude Lavoie
• Aug 20253 meetingsEtienne Rene Massie, Elan Borenstein, Sarah Piosnero, Matthew O'Connell
  Aug 2025: 3 meetings, with Etienne Rene Massie, Elan Borenstein, Sarah Piosnero, Matthew O'Connell
• Sep 20252 meetingsDavid McFarlane, Simran Arulraj, Remi Gagnon
  Sep 2025: 2 meetings, with David McFarlane, Simran Arulraj, Remi Gagnon
• Oct 20251 meetingSimran Arulraj
  Oct 2025: 1 meeting, with Simran Arulraj
• Nov 20251 meetingDavid McFarlane
  Nov 2025: 1 meeting, with David McFarlane
• Dec 20255 meetingsAline Dimitri, Samuel Millar, Nick Chesterley, David McFarlane, Simran Arulraj
  Dec 2025: 5 meetings, with Aline Dimitri, Samuel Millar, Nick Chesterley, David McFarlane, Simran Arulraj
• Jan 20262 meetingsSimran Arulraj, David McFarlane
  Jan 2026: 2 meetings, with Simran Arulraj, David McFarlane
• Feb 20266 meetingsEtienne-Rene massie, Simran Arulraj, David McFarlane, Etienne-René Massie
  Feb 2026: 6 meetings, with Etienne-Rene massie, Simran Arulraj, David McFarlane, Etienne-René Massie
• Mar 20267 meetingsMatthew O'Connell, Alice Zheng, Etienne-Rene Massie, Nicholas Chesterley, Samuel Millar
  Mar 2026: 7 meetings, with Matthew O'Connell, Alice Zheng, Etienne-Rene Massie, Nicholas Chesterley, Samuel Millar
• Apr 20266 meetingsAline Dimitri, Simran Arulraj, Salman Arif, Matthew O'Connell
  Apr 2026: 6 meetings, with Aline Dimitri, Simran Arulraj, Salman Arif, Matthew O'Connell
• May 20262 meetingsSimran Arulraj, Matthew O'Connell
  May 2026: 2 meetings, with Simran Arulraj, Matthew O'Connell
• Jun 202612 meetingsBen Carr, Michael Sabia, Taleeb Noormohamed, Matthew O'Connell, Paul Moen
  Jun 2026: 12 meetings, with Ben Carr, Michael Sabia, Taleeb Noormohamed, Matthew O'Connell, Paul Moen
• Jul 20266 meetingsAndrew Parkes, Neeraj Bhalla, Varun Srivatsan, Aline Dimitri, Rebecca Chartrand
  Jul 2026: 6 meetings, with Andrew Parkes, Neeraj Bhalla, Varun Srivatsan, Aline Dimitri, Rebecca Chartrand

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What they lobby about

• Industry58
• Taxation and Finance26
• Immigration2

The registry's own subject categories, chosen by the lobbyist on each filing. Each one opens its own page.

Who they met

Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED) (38) · Finance Canada (FIN) (27) · House of Commons (8) · Global Affairs Canada (GAC) (2) · Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC) (2) · Privy Council Office (PCO) (2)

In their own words

• The CVCA advocates for policies and a regulatory environment that is conducive to stimulating investment. A competitive tax and investment regime that rewards the risks associated with the private capital asset?class is vital for the growth of private equity and venture capital across economic sectors. CVCA’s efforts ensure Canadian companies can access necessary funding amidst challenges such as tightening credit markets, competition for capital, and economic uncertainties, to drive innovation and economic growth, ultimately fostering a resilient and diversified economy for future generations. CVCA also advocates for sustained and predictable access to capital, championing public-private co-investment initiatives. The Venture Capital Action Plan/Venture Capital Catalyst Initiative is still rolling out, matching private capital allocations to disbursed government dollars. CVCA continues to engage with industry and government to ensure awareness within the VC ecosystem and monitoring the flow of funds, underscoring the importance of Canada's VC Emerging Managers and their important role in allocating capital to riskier and underserved corners of the innovation ecosystem.
• The CVCA advocates for policies that secure access to capital, vital for the growth of private equity and venture capital across economic sectors. CVCA’s efforts ensure Canadian companies can access necessary funding amidst challenges such as tightening credit markets, competition for capital, and economic uncertainties, to drive innovation and economic growth, ultimately fostering a resilient and diversified economy for future generations. Venture Capital Action Plan/Venture Capital Catalyst Initiative is still rolling out, matching private capital allocations to disbursed government dollars. CVCA continues to engage with industry and government to ensure awareness within the VC ecosystem and monitoring the flow of funds, underscoring the importance of Canada's VC Emerging Managers and their important role in allocating capital to riskier and underserved corners of the innovation ecosystem.
• The CVCA actively advocates for a strong and competitive tax and investment environment that attracts and rewards private investment in Canadian entrepreneurial ventures. We provide valuable insights and data to support effective tax policies. Strategically crafted policies can ensure that Canada remains an attractive destination for private capital, which is necessary to drive economic growth, job creation, and innovation. CVCA engages with policymakers to convey perspectives from the private capital industry, and the current economic context.