Association of Universities and Colleges of Canada / Association des universités et collèges du Canada
Registration:
10
of
115
(2009-05-11
to
2009-10-18)
Grant, Contribution or Other Financial Benefit
- Discussions on funding with the Canadian Embassy in Washington and grant received with respect to the purchase of an exhibit booth, print materials and partially offset travel costs for the 2007 National Association of College Admissions Counselors Conference in Austin, Texas.
- Discussions underway on renewal of Canada-Latin America Caribbean Research Exchange Grants with the International Development Research Centre with regard to strengthened international partnerships and to consolidate emerging networks among academic researchers from Canada and Latin America.
- Discussions underway on renewal of Students for Development Program with the Canadian International Development Agency for a one-year extension to March 2010 with respect to enabling senior-level university students from Canadian universities to work together with partner universities in the developing world.
- Discussions underway on renewal of University Partnerships for National Development contribution agreement with the Canadian International Development Agency with respect to knowledge partnerships between Canadian universities and educational organizations in developing countries.
- Discussions underway on renewal of partnership grant with the International Development Research Centre.
- Discussions underway to obtain funding on a proposal with respect to research on academic mobility with Human Resources and Social Development Canada.
- Discussions underway with Human Resources and Social Development Canada and Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada to obtain a grant with respect to organizing a symposium on Canadian universities and the Bologna process.
- Discussions underway with the Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada to obtain a grant with respect to Canada-India Higher Education Summit, November 2008.
- Discussions underway with the Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade to obtain funding with respect to participation on Brazil university relations speakers' tour, August 2008.
- Discussions underway with the Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade with respect to funding for a knowledge exports research project.
- Request funding with respect to international development cooperation (student and academic mobility, internships, international research collaboration, exchanges, technical assistance).
Legislative Proposal, Bill or Resolution
- Bill C-61, Amendments to the Copyright Act, with respect to the statutory damages regime and strict prohibition against the circumvention of Technological Measures.
- Bill S-203, An Act to amend the criminal code (cruelty to animals), with respect to avoiding possible unintended consequences for university research.
Legislative Proposal, Bill or Resolution, Regulation
- Bill C-11, An Act to promote safety and security with respect to human pathogens and toxins, regarding the upcoming regulations and administrative requirements for university researchers and laboratories.
- Bill C-2, Federal Accountability Act, with respect to the Lobbying Act and its regulations in reducing administrative burden and simplification of monthly reporting requirements.
Policies or Program
- Canada Research Chairs Program with respect to the creation and funding of new chairs.
- Competition Policy Review Panel consultation and report with respect to the major contribution of postsecondary education institutions to strengthening Canada's competitiveness and follow-up on international education, student and academic mobility investment.
- Continued federal support through a new grant with respect to needs-based, non-repayable student financial assistance currently delivered through the Canada Millennium Scholarship Foundation at least at current levels.
- Creation of a prestigious new scholarship program with respect to top Canada and international PhD students in addition to enhanced investments in the Canada Graduate Scholarships program.
- Discussion with Human Resources and Skills Development Canada with respect to the role and mandate of the department's National Advisory Group on Student Financial Assistance.
- Discussion with Infrastructure Canada with regard to university participation in the Building Canada Infrastructure Program and other possible federal investments with respect to campus infrastructure and university infrastructure renewal.
- Discussions underway with the Canadian International Development Agency on projects and programs in the Americas with respect to education and social and academic development.
- Discussions underway with the Canadian International Development Agency with regard to the establishment of a new student internship program once Students for Development ends in March 2010 to address the priorities of the Canadian International Development Agency.
- Discussions underway with the Canadian International Development Agency with respect to an AUCC proposal for a new partnership program between Canadian universities and developing countries to assist in their capacity development.
- Discussions underway with the Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade on projects and programs in the Americas with respect to education and social and academic development.
- Discussions with Human Resources and Skills Development Canada with respect to increasing the funding for the department's International Academic Mobility program.
- Discussions with Industry Canada, Infrastructure Canada, Finance Canada, the Privy Council Office and Parliamentarians with regard to the establishment of a Knowledge Infrastructure Funding Program and the design and parameters of the program.
- Edu-Canada branding and marketing initiatives with respect to promoting Canadian education abroad.
- Enhanced program opportunities for marketing and providing university services abroad.
- Expert Panel on Federal Laboratories consultation and report with respect to federal laboratories on university campuses.
- Follow-up on subjects raised in submission to Minister Flaherty with respect to proposals for Budget 2008 on graduate students, research investments and student assistance -- submission publicly available on website www.aucc.ca.
- Global Innovation Strategy with respect to increased investment in international research collaboration with key Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development countries and emerging economies.
- Harmonization of immigration policies with regard to the improvement of study and work permit processing to identify areas where policies and procedures could be strengthened.
- Increased federal investments with regard to the institutional costs of supporting university research through the Indirect Costs Program and the direct costs of research through the granting councils.
- Parliamentary review of the federal government's Science and Technology Strategy with respect to ensuring the conditions for excellence in university research, in particular funding for the indirect costs of university research, developing new research talent and promoting enhanced collaboration and linkages among universities, government and the private sector.
- Postsecondary education and research data strategy with respect to data collection, gap analysis and current and possible future initiatives in the university sector.
- Raising educational levels of Aboriginal Canadians with respect to increased federal financial assistance to Aboriginal students and investment in university programs and services.
- Research integrity related issues with respect to the review of the federal granting agencies' policy framework for research integrity and the Tri-Council Memorandum of Understanding on Roles and Responsibilities in the Management of Federal Grants and Awards.
- Review of the Canada Student Loans Program with respect to new investments, modernization and simplification measures and enhanced flexibillity for those experiencing difficulty in debt repayment.
- Review of the future of official languages programming in Canada by the Office of the Commissioner of Official Languages with respect to the role of universities.
- Tri-Council Ethics Review of Research Involving Humans with regard to strengthening the system of protection for human participants in research.
Regulation
- Creation of new immigration regulations with respect to helping universities attract foreign students and facilitating their arrival in Canada.
- New Substance Notification Regulations with respect to impact on university research activity.