This version of the registration was submitted prior to the Lobbying Transparency Act coming into force on May 4, 2020. Due to different information requirements at that time, the registration is presented in the following format.
Registration ID: 42358858 Submitted by lobbyist on: November 8, 2018 01:10:07 PM Accepted by Registrar on: November 13, 2018 10:06:42 AM
Lobbyist Information
Vlahos, Shazia
1905-285 Mutual St
Toronto, ON, M4Y 3C5
647-647-4597
Canada
BC Public Office Background
Public Office Title
Description of Role
From
To
Political Staff
Policy coordinator in Premiers Office
04/02/2012
05/01/2013
Political Staff
Executive assistant to the Minister of Health
04/01/2011
04/02/2012
Lobbyist Firm Information
Portico Strategies
53 Merrygale Crescent
Etobicoke, ON, M9B 5N9
647-647-4597
Canada
Client Information
D2L corporation
D2L is a Canadian based education company that builds technology to enable online and blended learning for learners in the higher education, K-12, and enterprise sector. D2L partners with thought-leading organizations to improve learning through data-driven technology that helps deliver a personalized experience to every learner; regardless of geography or ability. Our learning management system, Brightspace, supports easy and customizable course design and delivery with a broad set of communication and collaboration functionality. Through our commitment to adaptive learning and predictive analysis Brightspace offers an easy, flexible, and smart way to reach every learner in the 21st century.
400-151 Charles St. W
Kitchener, ON, N2G 1H6
519-772-0325
Canada
Relevant Affiliates
The client has no relevant affiliates.
Government or Government Agency Funding
The organization does not receive any funding from a government or government agency.
Other Controlling or Directing Interests
The organization has no other controlling or directing interests.
Undertaking Information
November 8, 2018
January 11, 2019
There are no other individuals engaged to lobby on this undertaking.
Lobbying Activities
Education
Arranging meeting between an individual and a public office holder
Will be contacting Ministry official and political staffer to discuss D2L services and arrange a future meeting. Working with the BC Government to ensure skills, training and workforce development policy for students from K-12 and beyond so they can reach their full potential including reskilling/upskilling.
Work with the BC government to implement its new school curriculum and help students learn in an engaging and interactive way using D2L and provide professional development support for teachers.
Expand D2L online use and LMS technology in blended learning in BC K-12 schools.
Public sector adoption of IT, including policies that relate to cloud adoption, accessibility, privacy, security and data residency.
