Registration - Organization

Microsoft Canada Inc. / Stephen Tanaka, GM Specialist Sales

Registration Information

Organization name: Microsoft Canada Inc.
Senior Officer Name: Stephen Tanaka, GM Specialist Sales
Senior Officer Change History
Initial registration start date: 2014-08-22
Registration status: Active
Projected end date: No date provided
Registration number: 11062-2108

Associated Lobbying Activity Reports

Total number of Lobbying Activity Reports: 348

Lobbying Activity Reports - last 6 months: 25

Version 39 of 40 (2025-01-13 to 2025-03-10)

Registration versions:

Version 39 of 40 (2025-01-13 to 2025-03-10)

Lobbying Information

Subject Matter of the Lobbying Activities

Details Regarding the Identified Subject Matter

Will any of the lobbyists listed within this registration arrange a meeting between a public office holder and any other individual for the purpose of attempting to influence any of the matters listed below:

Yes

Specific Topics of Lobbying Communications	Intended Outcomes	Associated Subject Matters
Information and communications technology adoption, including cloud and AI technologies, by business and public sector entities and the standards and terms under which they are procured.	Awarding, amendment or termination of any contract, grant or financial benefit by or on behalf of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity	Advanced Education, Cannabis, Children and Families, Education, Gaming and Lotteries, Health, Information Technology, Transportation
Policies concerning the promotion and development of computer science education and digital skills.	Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity	Advanced Education, Education, Employment and Training, Information Technology
Policies or programs related to innovation, the digital economy and the adoption of information and communication technologies.	Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity	Economic Development and Trade, Industry, Information Technology, Science and Technology
Policies or programs related to internet connectivity and broadband access.	Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity	Consumer Issues, Information Technology, Telecommunications
Policies or programs related to technology and environmental sustainability.	Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity	Conservation, Energy, Environment, Science and Technology
Policies or programs related to the creation of the Cascadia Innovation Corridor, including increased business cooperation and cross-border transportation links.	Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity	Advanced Education, Economic Development and Trade, Industry, Information Technology, Infrastructure, Regional Development, Taxation and Finance, Transportation

BC Ministries/Provincial Entities

Agriculture and Food
Attorney General
Children and Family Development
Citizens' Services
Education and Child Care
Emergency Management and Climate Readiness
Energy and Climate Solutions
Environment and Parks
Finance
Forests
Fraser Health Authority
Health
Housing and Municipal Affairs
Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation
Infrastructure
Intergovernmental Relations Secretariat
Interior Health Authority
Jobs, Economic Development and Innovation
Labour
Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly
Municipal Affairs
Northern Health Authority
Office of the Premier
Post-Secondary Education and Future Skills
Provincial Health Services Authority
Public Safety and Solicitor General
Social Development and Poverty Reduction
Tourism, Arts, Culture and Sport
Transportation and Transit
Vancouver Coastal Health Authority
Water, Land and Resource Stewardship

Organization Details

Senior Officer Name and Position during the Period of this Registration

Chris Barry, President

Organization Contact Information

Microsoft Canada Inc.

Address:
81 Bay Street
Suite 4400
Toronto, ON M5J 0E7
Canada

Telephone number: 647-805-6644

Description of Activities

Market, support, develop software, hardware and internet products and provide related services.

Gifts or benefits provided by the organization

Gifts or Benefits Provided to Public Officer Holders
Name	Gift or Benefit Description	Circumstance	Date Promised	Value Promised	Date Given	Value Given
No Records

Contributors to the Lobbying Activity

No person or organization contributed over $1000CDN, within the preceding 12 months, toward the lobbying activity on behalf of the organization that has a direct interest in the outcome of the lobbying activity.

Government Funding in the Last 12 Months

No government funding was requested or received within the preceding 12 months.

Coalition Members Information

Microsoft Canada Inc. is not a coalition member.

Affiliates with a Direct Interest in the Outcome

Microsoft Corporation
- One Microsoft Way
  Redmond, WA 98052
  United States of America

Other Persons or Organizations with Direct Interests

The activities of Microsoft Canada Inc. are not controlled or directed by another person or organization with a direct interest in the outcome of this undertaking.

Lobbyists Details

Lobbyists Employed by this Organization

Lobbyist

Contributions

Chris Barry
Subscribes to a Code of Conduct: Yes
Former Public Office Holder in BC: No