Lobbying Information
Subject Matters
- Aboriginal Affairs
- Arts and Culture
- Education
- Employment and Training
- Energy
- Environment
- Fisheries
- Health
- Infrastructure
- International Development
- Research and Development
- Science and Technology
- Taxation and Finance
Subject matters added through a monthly communication report
Subject Matter Details
Grant, Contribution or Other Financial Benefit
- Canadian International Development Agency - Partners for Development Program. Possible funding for future internatlonal development projects through University Partners.
- Funding for Neptune Canada - discussion of financial review year 1.
- Funding support for Canadian Institute on Climate Solution issues.
- Funding support for Major Science Initiatives.
- Neptune Canada addition of ship(s) to infrastructure to support their research.
- Proposal for five years matching fund for individual donations to support museums and galleries.
- University of Victoria (UVic) Lenonet Project increasing aboriginal access and success to post-secondary education.
Policies or Program
- Development of Green Energy initiatives internationally
- Development of a national network for CanAssist to increase opportunities to develop assistive technology equipment for people with disabilities Canada-wide.
- Development of proposal for Arctic Research
- Ocean Networks Canada developing an Arctic Strategy to expand the role of Neptune Canada and VENUS into the North.
- Role of Canadian University Research Parks in Commercialization of Research and Technology.
- Support for education and importance of knowledge based economy.
Communication Techniques
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Written communication
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Oral communication
Government Institutions
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Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada
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Canadian Heritage (PCH)
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Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR)
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Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA)
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Canadian Space Agency (CSA)
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Environment Canada
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Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO)
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Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada (DFAITC)
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Health Canada (HC)
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House of Commons
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Human Resources Development Canada (HRDC)
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Industry Canada
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National Research Council (NRC)
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Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
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Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC)
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Prime Minister's Office (PMO)
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Privy Council Office (PCO)
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Senate of Canada
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Service Canada (ServCan)
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Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC)
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Treasury Board Of Canada Secretariat (TBS)
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Western Economic Diversification Canada (WD)
Government institutions added through a monthly communication report
- Citizenship and Immigration Canada
In-house Organization Details
Description of the organization's activities
The University of Victoria is one of Canada's leading universities. Our vision is to be a university of choice for outstanding students, faculty and staff from British Columbia, Canada and the world. We provide students and faculty with a unique learning environment, recognized for its commitment to research, scholarship and experiential learning, and for its outstanding social, cultural, artistic, environmental and athletic opportunities.
Responsible officer name and position during the period of this registration
David Turpin,
President and Vice-Chancellor
Organization's membership or classes of membership
The University of Victoria is a not-for-profit organization with a Board of Governors representing segments of the university community and the community at large. The University of Victoria is also a member of other organizations, notably the Association of Universities and Colleges of Canada (AUCC) which is active in advocating for post-secondary interests at the provincial and federal levels.
Government funding
End date of the last completed financial year:
2010-03-31
List of Government Funding
Government Institution
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Funding Received in Last Financial Year
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Funding Expected in Current Financial Year
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Canada Foundation for Innovation
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$19,533,000.00
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Yes
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Canada Research Chairs
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$4,000,000.00
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Yes
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Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR)
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$4,950,000.00
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Yes
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Foreign
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$3,192,000.00
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Yes
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Health Canada (HC)
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$63,000.00
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Yes
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Municipal
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$17,000.00
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Yes
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Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC)
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$20,918,000.00
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Yes
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Other federal
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$19,468,000.00
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Yes
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Other provinces
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$4,782,000.00
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Yes
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Provincial
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$206,362,000.00
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Yes
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Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC)
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$7,335,000.00
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Yes
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In-house Organization Contact Information
Address:
Administrative Services Building
PO Box 1700 STN CSC
Victoria, BC V8W 2Y2
Canada
Telephone number:
250-721-7002
Fax number:
250-721-8654
Lobbyists Details
Employees who lobby for the organization
- Christopher Barnes,
Project Director, Neptune Canada Project and Professor Emeritus |
No public offices held
- John Brunt,
Vice-President Research |
No public offices held
- Dale Gann,
Vice-President, Vancouver Island Technology Park |
No public offices held
- Nikki Macdonald,
Executive Director, Government Relations |
Public offices held