Registration - In-house Organization

Vancouver Island University / Université de l’Île de Vancouver / Deborah Saucier, President and Vice-Chancellor

Registration Information

In-house Organization name: Vancouver Island University / Université de l’Île de Vancouver
Responsible Officer Name: Deborah Saucier, President and Vice-Chancellor
Responsible Officer Change History
Initial registration start date: 2013-03-19
Registration status: Active
Registration Number: 944374-310045

Associated Communications

Total Number of Communication Reports: 80

Monthly communication reports in the last 6 months: 1

Version 3 of 26 (2014-04-01 to 2014-09-19)

Registration versions:

Version 3 of 26 (2014-04-01 to 2014-09-19)

Lobbying Information

Subject Matters

Aboriginal Affairs
Arts and Culture
Climate
Economic Development
Education
Employment and Training
Energy
Environment
Fisheries
Forestry
Government Procurement
Health
Immigration
Industry
Infrastructure
International Development
Mining
Regional Development
Research and Development
Science and Technology
Taxation and Finance
Tourism

Subject Matter Details

Grant, Contribution or Other Financial Benefit

Funding for Phase II of Shq'apthut: A Gathering Place through the Cultural Spaces Program
Funding for proposed Health and Science Centre through the Building Canada Fund
Funding in support of Deep Bay Marine Research Centre and the Applied Environmental Research Laboratory through the Western Diversification Program

Policies or Program

Funding for capital and program priorities through the Industrial Regional Benefits Program

Communication Techniques

Written communication
Oral communication

Government Institutions

Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
Canadian Heritage (PCH)
Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR)
Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
Environment Canada
Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO)
Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Canada
House of Commons
Industry Canada
National Research Council (NRC)
Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC)
Prime Minister's Office (PMO)
Public Works and Government Services Canada
Senate of Canada
Service Canada (ServCan)
Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC)
Western Economic Diversification Canada (WD)

In-house Organization Details

Description of the organization's activities

Vancouver Island University (VIU) is Canada's west coast university. Known as a centre of excellence for teaching, learning and applied research, VIU offers a diverse range of certificate, diploma and undergraduate and master degree programs to more than 18,000 students on campuses in Nanaimo, Powell River and Cowichan, and at the Parksville-Qualicum Centre.

Responsible officer name and position during the period of this registration

Ralph Nilson, President and Vice-Chancellor

Organization's membership or classes of membership

Vancouver Island University (VIU) is a not-for-profit organization with a Board of Governors representing segments of the university community and the community at large. VIU is also a member of other organizations, notably the Association of Universities and Colleges of Canada (AUCC) and the Association of Canadian Community Colleges (ACCC) which are both active in advocating for post-secondary interests at the provincial and federal levels.

Government funding

End date of the last completed financial year: 2013-03-01

List of Government Funding
Government Institution	Funding Received in Last Financial Year	Funding Expected in Current Financial Year
Canada Foundation for Innovation	$320,000.00	Yes
Canada Research Chairs	$200,000.00	Yes
Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR)	$8,000.00	Yes
Municipal	$594,000.00	Yes
Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC)	$197,000.00	Yes
Provincial	$64,618,000.00	Yes
Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC)	$453,000.00	Yes

In-house Organization Contact Information

Address:
900 Fifth Street
Nanaimo, BC V9R 5S5
Canada

Telephone number: 250-740-6150

Lobbyists Details

Employees who lobby for the organization

Dan Hurley, Executive Director, University Relations | Public offices held
Ralph Nilson, President and Vice-Chancellor | No public offices held
Don Tillapaugh, Director, Centre for Shellfish Research Centre | No public offices held
David Witty, Provost and Vice-President, Academic | No public offices held

Vancouver Island University/Université de l’Île de Vancouver

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

The following names have been used on or after July 2, 2008
Name	From	To
Vancouver Island University/Université de l’Île de Vancouver	2013-03-19	current

Vancouver Island University / Université de l’Île de Vancouver

Responsible Officer History
Responsible Officer Name	From (YYYY-MM-DD)	To (YYYY-MM-DD)
Deborah Saucier	2019-07-01	Current
Ralph Nilson	2013-03-19	2019-07-01

List of Public Offices Held
Position	Period Held	Last Date Designated Public Office Held
Chief of Staff Environment Canada, Office of the Minister	July 2004 to February 2006	Not a designated office
Chief of Staff Western Economic Diversification, Office of the Minister	January 2004 to July 2004	Not a designated office
Senior Advisor Intergovernmental Affairs - Privy Council of Canada, Office of the Minister	March 2001 to January 2004	Not a designated office
Staff Officer - Communications Department of National Defence, Directorate of Cadets	July 2000 to March 2001	Not a designated office
Executive Assistant/Legislative Assistant House of Commons, Members' Offices	November 1993 to October 1995	Not a designated office
Officer Canadian Forces, Cadet Instructors Cadre	January 1992 to March 2001	Not a designated office

Date Modified:: 2025-03-07

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Registration - In-house Organization

Vancouver Island University / Université de l’Île de Vancouver / Deborah Saucier, President and Vice-Chancellor

Registration Information

Associated Communications

Version 3 of 26 (2014-04-01 to 2014-09-19)

Version 3 of 26 (2014-04-01 to 2014-09-19)

Subject Matters

Subject Matter Details

Grant, Contribution or Other Financial Benefit

Policies or Program

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