Contributions to the operating budget of the Institut français.
Discussions regarding possible research and development initiatives and investments that foster Western Canadian research networks.
Discussions regarding possible research and development initiatives for, and investments in, partnerships with the University of Regina
Federal Research Granting Councils (NSERC, SSHRC, CIHR): 1) Communication with various public office holders to inquire on the status of grants and to propose a wide array of academic research projects; and 2) Communications to various public office holders to advocate for continued and increased granting council funding.
Funding for carbon capture and storage initiatives.
Funding for conferences, seminars and other academic initiatives.
Funding for policies and programs to advance research and development for the commercialization and globalization of university initiatives.
Funding for proposed Institut français research chairs on alternatives for community development.
Funding for university-community projects, in conjunction with the Assemblée communautaire fransaskoise and/or other francophone community organizations.
Indian Studies Support Program Applications through the University of Regina for the First Nations University of Canada.
Policy development and research funding for innovative and sustainable energy resources.
Seek funding assistance for University of Regina's energy and environment institutes from the National Research Council, the Canadian Foundation for Innovation, Western Economic Diversification, the Office of Energy Research & Development (Natural Resources Canada).
Seek increased funding to the Indirect Costs of Research Program in order to maintain an internationally competitive research and development infrastructure.
Start-up funding for proposed Institut français Baccalaureate programs in Minority Situations.
Grant, Contribution or Other Financial Benefit, Policies or Program
Canada Research Chairs Program with respect to the creation and funding of new chairs.
Policies or Program
Canadian Conference of the Arts with respect to maintaining arts and culture programs and research initiatives in Canada.
Policies and programs to advance research and development for the commercialization and globalization of university initiatives.
Policy development regarding knowledge transfer and the commercialization of research.
Seek partnership and consultation with Sustainable Development Technology Canada (Environment and Natural Resources Canada) regarding transferring products of university technologies into the marketplace.
Regulation
Creation of new immigration regulations with respect to helping universities attract foreign students and facilitating their arrival in Canada.