Grant, Contribution or Other Financial Benefit

• Discussions regarding possible research and development initiatives for, and investments in, partnerships with the University of Alberta
• New record/library facility.

Legislative Proposal, Bill or Resolution

• Discussions about expected legislation to amend the Copyright Act; of interest is the delivery of copyrighted information resources to library clients, particularly desk-top access; the status of 'orphan works' as relates to mass digitization projects; the use of copyrighted materials for classroom instruction at universities, the provision of service to visually and otherwise handicapped clients; and, copying for purposes of preservation.
• Discussions about proposed amendments to the Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations [Temporary Foreign Worker Program].
• The next budget bill in support of the federal role in post-secondary education, research and the science and technology framework.

Policies or Program

• Discussions around "Mobilizing Science and Technology to Canada's Advantage" in support of the science and technology framework.
• Discussions regarding intent and application process for the Canada Graduate Scholarship, administered by Industry Canada.
• Discussions regarding possible research and development initiatives and investments stemming from the northern strategy.
• Discussions regarding support for the renewal of the NSERC-administered CRYSTAL program
• Discussions regarding the refining and improving the application process of the Canada Excellence Research Chairs program administered through Industry Canada.
• Discussions to enhance accessibility and application of Human Resources and Skills Development programs for student finance.
• Discussions with Industry Canada regarding advancing opportunities and stronger linkages with industry through Mobilizing Science and Technology to Canada's Advantage.
• National Institute of Nanotechnology (NINT) - discussions with the National Research Council (NRC) regarding the governance of NINT