Monthly Communication Report

Organization:	The University of British Columbia
Associated registration:	940086-13463-63
Communication date:	2024-11-29
Posted date:	2024-12-16

Designated Public Office Holders who participated in the communication:	Nipun Vats, Assistant Deputy Minister Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
List of Details Subject matter Detail Economic Development, Intellectual Property, Regional Development, Research and Development, Science and Technology Advocacy to enhance support for university research mobilization and commercialization activities. Research and Development, Science and Technology Advocacy to increase support for university research, including research funding and granting programs administered by the tri-agencies (SSHRC, NSERC and CIHR) and other departments and agencies. Infrastructure Advocacy to secure federal support to develop and upgrade university infrastructure, including but not limited to research and learning facilities, digital infrastructure, and transit infrastructure. Intellectual Property, Research and Development, Science and Technology Discussions with Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada and other relevant departments and agencies regarding the role of universities in supporting federal innovation initiatives, policies and programs.
Responsible Officer who filed this communication report:	Benoit-Antoine Bacon
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