Lobbying Information
Subject Matters
- Aboriginal Affairs
- Agriculture
- Arts and Culture
- Bilingualism/Official Languages
- Defence
- Education
- Employment and Training
- Energy
- Environment
- Forestry
- Health
- Immigration
- Industry
- Infrastructure
- Intellectual Property
- International Development
- International Relations
- International Trade
- Justice and Law Enforcement
- Mining
- Regional Development
- Research and Development
- Science and Technology
- Sports
- Taxation and Finance
- Transportation
Subject Matter Details
Grant, Contribution or Other Financial Benefit
- 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.
Communication Techniques
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Written communication
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Oral communication
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Informal communications; Presentations and tours
Government Institutions
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Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada
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Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
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Canadian Conference of the Arts
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Canadian Foundation for Innovation
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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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Citizenship and Immigration Canada
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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 and Social Development Canada (HRSDC)
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Industry Canada
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Justice Canada (JC)
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National Defence (DND)
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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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Office of the Commissioner of Official Languages (OCOL)
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Prime Minister's Office (PMO)
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Privy Council Office (PCO)
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Public Safety Canada (PS)
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Public Works and Government Services Canada
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Senate of Canada
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Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC)
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Technology Partnerships Canada (TPC)
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Transport Canada (TC)
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Western Economic Diversification Canada (WD)
Government institutions added through a monthly communication report
- Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP)
In-house Organization Details
Description of the organization's activities
The University of Regina has ten faculties and 25 academic departments. The U of R is a welcoming, student-focused institution that combines deep-rooted values with innovative thinking, classroom theory with real-world practice, and global ideas with regional needs. With an established reputation for excellence and innovative programs leading to bachelor, master and doctoral degrees, the U of R aspires to be one of Canada’s best comprehensive universities.
Responsible officer name and position during the period of this registration
Vianne Timmons,
President and Vice Chancellor
Organization's membership or classes of membership
Students, faculty, staff, alumni and board members.
Government funding
End date of the last completed financial year:
2009-04-30
List of Government Funding
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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 Research Chairs
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$1,632,000.00
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Yes
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Canadian Foundation for Innovation
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$99,000.00
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Yes
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Canadian Heritage (PCH)
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$154,000.00
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Yes
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Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR)
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$1,038,000.00
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Yes
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Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA)
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$256,000.00
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Yes
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Council of Ministers of Education, Canada
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$239,000.00
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No
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Foreign Government
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$1,073,000.00
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Yes
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Health Canada (HC)
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$112,000.00
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Yes
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Human Resources and Social Development Canada (HRSDC)
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$1,695,000.00
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Yes
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Municipal
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$269,000.00
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Yes
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Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC)
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$3,442,000.00
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Yes
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Other Federal
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$878,000.00
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Yes
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Other Provincial
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$232,000.00
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Yes
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Provincial
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$93,613,000.00
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Yes
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Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC)
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$794,000.00
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Yes
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Tri-Council Indirect Costs of Research
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$2,139,000.00
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Yes
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In-house Organization Contact Information
Address:
3737 Wascana Parkway
Regina, SK S4S 0A2
Canada
Telephone number:
306-585-4383
Fax number:
306-585-5255
Lobbyists Details
Employees who lobby for the organization
- Peter Dorrington,
Director, Institut francais |
Public offices held
- Rod A. Kelln,
Acting Vice President (Research) |
No public offices held
- George Maslany,
Vice President (Academic) |
No public offices held
- Sheila Petty,
Dean, Fine Arts |
No public offices held
- Barbara Pollock,
Vice President (External Relations) |
Public offices held
- Annette Revet,
Executive Director, University Governance |
Public offices held
- Denise Stilling,
Associate Professor |
No public offices held
- Vianne Timmons,
President and Vice Chancellor |
No public offices held
- Malcolm Wilson,
Director, Energy and Environment |
No public offices held
- Margaret Woods,
Senior Advisor, Government Relations |
Public offices held
