Le Registre des lobbyistes
Association of Universities and Colleges of Canada / Association des universités et collèges du Canada
Subject Matter: Retrospective: | . follow-up on three on-line consultations on fiscal balance/imbalance, postsecondary education and infrastructure. Issues outlined in the September 2006 submission to the Government of Canada on ¿Federal Government Roles and Responsibilities in Higher Education and University Research¿: university research, operating funding, campus infrastructure; student assistance, international dimension of higher education and university research; and aboriginal education. Submission available on www.aucc.ca. . follow-up on issues outlined in the September 2006 pre-budget submission entitled ¿Investing in University Research: Building a strong foundation for Canada's economic future¿, available on www.aucc.ca with particular emphasis on ideas; people, infrastructure; and institutional support, as well as reinforcement of these issues at Minister Flaherty's pre-budget roundtable on February 15, 2007 - statement on www.aucc.ca. . follow-up on the February 2007 ¿Submission to the Minister of Industry and the Minister of Finance on the Development of a Science & Technology Strategy for Canada¿. The submission is available on www.aucc.ca along with three accompanying papers ¿Creating a knowledge advantage through international education¿, ¿Maximizing efficiency, effectiveness and accountability in the system of federal support to university research in Canada: an AUCC discussion paper¿ and ¿Measuring success in relation to federal investments in university research: an AUCC discussion paper¿. . Issues regarding research involving human subjects. . International research collaboration and international education including international students, study abroad grants/scholarships/fellowships and higher education in international development cooperation. . Liberalizing trade in education services sector.. Foreign credential recognition. . Marketing and services abroad regarding exchanges, scholarships, training, internships and technical assistance programs and contracts.. Copyright. . Aboriginal education.. Issues outlined in the fact sheets on the following subjects listed on www.aucc.ca: direct costs of university research, indirect costs of university research; Canada Foundation for Innovation; transfer payments for postsecondary education; international education and student assistance. . Research integrity. . Public science culture. . Federal government laboratories.. Transit Pass 2006 budget implementation measure. Postsecondary education data strategy. . New Substance Notification Regulation. . Lobbying Act Regulations.. Follow-up to the March 2007 Budget in particular the move to earmark more long-term and stable funding for postsecondary education through the Canada Social Transfer as well as a series of key investments in university research and graduate students. |
Subject Matter: Prospective: | . Follow-up on March 2007 Budget measures and the federal government's science and technology strategy/framework.. Preparation of the association's pre-budget submission and discussion with departments and parliamentarians on higher education and university research issues under consideration.. Postsecondary education data strategy. |
Categories | Description |
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Policy or Program | . Canada Graduate Scholarships Program |
Policy or Program | . Canada Research Chairs Program |
Policy or Program | . Canada Student Loans Program |
Grant, Contribution or Other Financial Benefit | . Discussions on extension of University Partnerships in Cooperation and Development contribution agreement with the Canadian International Development Agency. |
Grant, Contribution or Other Financial Benefit | . Discussions re grant to host possible meeting of trilateral association heads |
Policy or Program | . Indirect Costs Program |
Policy or Program | . Networks of Centres of Excellence new programs |
Policy or Program | . Publications Assistance Program |
Policy or Program | . Science and Technology Policy |
Policy or Program | . Tri-council Memorandum of Understanding on roles and responsibilitiesm |
Regulation | New Substance Notification Regulation |
Bill or Resolution | Possible amendments to Copyright Act |
Bill or Resolution | S-213, Senator John G. Bryden's bill, An Act to Amend the Criminal Code (Cruelty to Animals) and other possible animal cruelty legislation. |
Regulation | Upcoming Lobbying Act Regulations |