Lobbying Information
Subject Matters
- Education
- Employment and Training
- Energy
- Environment
- Health
- Industry
- Regional Development
- Science and Technology
- Strengthening links with U of C
Subject Matter Details
Grant, Contribution or Other Financial Benefit
- Seeking funding assistance for the U of C Institute for Sustainable Energy, Environment & Economy from National Research Council, Canadian Foundation for Innovation, Western Economic Diversification, the Office of Energy Research & Development (Natural Resources Canada).
- Seeking funding assistance from The Opportunities Envelope re: Climate Change Initiatives. Seeking funding assistance from the Clean Energy Fund.
- Seeking potential funding for Bio-medical engineering research
Policies or Program
- Partnership and consultation with Sustainable Development Technology Canada (Environment and Natural Resources Canada) regarding products of university technologies into the marketplace.
- Seeking partnerships with The CANMET Energy Technology Centre for opportunities associated with UofC work in Institute of Sustainable Energy, Environment and Economy
Communication Techniques
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Written communication
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Oral communication
Government Institutions
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Canada Foundation for Innovation
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Canada School of Public Service (CSPS)
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Canadian Foundation of Innovation (CFI)
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Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA)
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Environment Canada
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Finance Canada (FIN)
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Health Canada (HC)
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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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Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC)
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Western Economic Diversification Canada (WD)
Government institutions added through a monthly communication report
- Members of the House of Commons
In-house Organization Details
Description of the organization's activities
Mandated by the Province of Alberta and operating under the Post Secondary Learning Act (Alberta) the U of C provides post secondary education, research and community service through 16 Faculties, numerous institutes and centres and through a Continuing Education unit. The U of C collaborates with industry and other education providers in providing both undergraduate and graduate education and life-long learning opportunities. The U of C also accepts international students and engages in international activities in connection with the above. Enterprise revenue, including research commercialization, and corporate and individual fundraising, augments government revenue sources.
Responsible officer name and position during the period of this registration
Dr. Harvey Weingarten,
President & Vice-Chancellor
Organization's membership or classes of membership
The U of C is an entity created and governed by the Post-Secondary Learning Act (Alberta), run by a Board of Governors. It does not have membership, per se.The U of C has approximately 35,000 students (full and part time) and 5000 staff (teaching, management, professional staff & support staff).
Government funding
End date of the last completed financial year:
2008-03-31
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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$2,100,000.00
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Yes
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Canadian Foundation for Innovation
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$2,706,000.00
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Yes
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Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR)
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$28,555,000.00
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Yes
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Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR)
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$28,555,000.00
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Yes
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Foreign
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$8,486,000.00
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Yes
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Health Canada
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$197,000.00
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Yes
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Municipal
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$509,000.00
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Yes
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Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC)
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$24,873,000.00
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Yes
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Other Federal
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$25,334,000.00
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Yes
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Other Provinces
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$3,674,000.00
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Yes
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Provincial
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$591,519,000.00
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Yes
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Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC)
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$13,877,000.00
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Yes
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In-house Organization Contact Information
Address:
2500 University Drive
Calgary, AB T2N 1N4
Canada
Telephone number:
403-268-6884
Fax number:
403-268-3100
Lobbyists Details
Employees who lobby for the organization
- Charlene Anderson,
General Counsel |
No public offices held
- Gary Durbeniuk,
Vice-President (Development) |
No public offices held
- Robert Ellard,
Vice-President (Capital Planning & Development) |
No public offices held
- Jonathan Gebert,
Vice-President (Finance and Services) |
No public offices held
- Dr. Rose Goldstein,
Vice-President (Research) |
No public offices held
- Dr. Alan Harrison,
Provost & Vice-President (Academic) |
No public offices held
- Donna Mastel,
Senior Director, Government Relations |
No public offices held
- Colleen Turner,
Vice-President (External Relations) |
No public offices held
- Dr. Harvey Weingarten,
President & Vice-Chancellor |
No public offices held
