Registration - In-house Organization

University of Regina / Jeff Keshen, President and Vice Chancellor

Registration Information

In-house Organization name: University of Regina
Responsible Officer Name: Jeff Keshen, President and Vice Chancellor
Responsible Officer Change History
Initial registration start date: 2010-06-16
Registration status: Active
Registration Number: 949891-270463

Associated Communications

Total Number of Communication Reports: 165

Monthly communication reports in the last 6 months: 7

Version 16 of 43 (2016-08-10 to 2017-01-27)

Registration versions:

Version 16 of 43 (2016-08-10 to 2017-01-27)

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

Written communication
Oral communication
Informal communications; Presentations and tours

Government Institutions

Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
Canada Foundation for Innovation
Canadian Heritage (PCH)
Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR)
Canadian Space Agency (CSA)
Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)
Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO)
Global Affairs Canada (GAC)
Health Canada (HC)
House of Commons
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC)
Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
Justice Canada (JC)
National Defence (DND)
National Research Council (NRC)
Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC)
Office of the Commissioner of Official Languages (OCOL)
PPP Canada
Prime Minister's Office (PMO)
Privy Council Office (PCO)
Public Safety Canada (PS)
Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC)
Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP)
Senate of Canada
Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC)
Transport Canada (TC)
Western Economic Diversification Canada (WD)

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: 2015-04-30

List of Government Funding
Government Institution	Funding Received in Last Financial Year	Funding Expected in Current Financial Year
Canada Research Chairs	$1,175,000.00	Yes
Canadian Foundation for Innovation	$1,252,000.00	Yes
Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR)	$1,340,000.00	Yes
Foreign Government	$631,000.00	Yes
Municipal	$60,000.00	Yes
Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC)	$3,396,000.00	Yes
Other Federal	$4,666,000.00	Yes
Other Provincial	$225,000.00	Yes
Provincial	$126,461,000.00	Yes
Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC)	$1,049,000.00	Yes

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

Sophie Bouffard, Director, La Cité universitaire francophone | No public offices held
Thomas Chase, Provost and Vice-President (Academic) | No public offices held
Armin Eberlein, Dean of Faculty of Graduate Studies and Research | No public offices held
Douglas Farenick, Acting Dean of Science | No public offices held
Andrew Gaudes, Dean of Business Administration | No public offices held
Esam Hussein, Dean of Engineering and Applied Science | No public offices held
Nick Jones, Associate Professor & Police Studies Coordinator | No public offices held
David Malloy, Vice-President (Research) | No public offices held
Dena McMartin, Associate Vice-President (Academic and Research) | No public offices held
Harold Riemer, Dean of Kinesiology and Health Studies | No public offices held
Rae Staseson, Dean of Fine Arts | No public offices held
Glenys Sylvestre, University Secretary | No public offices held
Vianne Timmons, President and Vice Chancellor | No public offices held
Judy White, Dean of Social Work | No public offices held

University of Regina

The following names have been used on or after July 2, 2008

Name	From	To
University of Regina	2010-06-16	current

University of Regina

Responsible Officer History
Responsible Officer Name	From (YYYY-MM-DD)	To (YYYY-MM-DD)
Jeff Keshen	2021-07-01	Current
Thomas Chase	2020-05-01	2021-07-01
Vianne Timmons	2010-06-16	2020-05-01

Date Modified:: 2025-04-30

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Registration - In-house Organization

University of Regina / Jeff Keshen, President and Vice Chancellor

Registration Information

Associated Communications

Version 16 of 43 (2016-08-10 to 2017-01-27)

Version 16 of 43 (2016-08-10 to 2017-01-27)

Subject Matters

Subject Matter Details

Grant, Contribution or Other Financial Benefit

Grant, Contribution or Other Financial Benefit, Policies or Program

Policies or Program

Regulation

Communication Techniques

Government Institutions

Description of the organization's activities

Responsible officer name and position during the period of this registration

Organization's membership or classes of membership

Government funding

In-house Organization Contact Information

Employees who lobby for the organization