Lobbying Information
Subject Matters
- Aboriginal Affairs
- Economic Development
- Education
- Employment and Training
- Energy
- Environment
- Health
- Immigration
- Industry
- Infrastructure
- International Development
- International Relations
- International Trade
- Regional Development
- Research and Development
- Science and Technology
- Taxation and Finance
Subject Matter Details
Grant, Contribution or Other Financial Benefit
- Discussions regarding possible research and development initiatives for, and investments in, partnerships with the University of Calgary.
- Support for new research and campus infrastructure.
Grant, Contribution or Other Financial Benefit, Policies or Program
- Funding or support with respect to international development cooperation (student and academic mobility, internships, research collaboration, exchanges, technical assistance).
- Increased funding and program design for various programs administered by Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC), Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC), and Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR), including, but not limited to, Canada First Research Excellence Fund (CFREF), Canada Excellence Research Chairs (CERC), Canada Research Chairs (CRC), and Research Support Fund (RSF).
Policies or Program
- Discussions about policy implementation regarding the academic visa process in support of international faculty recruitment with respect to changes to the Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations.
Communication Techniques
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Written communication
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Oral communication
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Joint partnerships with other institutions and groups
Government Institutions
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Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada
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Canada Foundation for Innovation
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Canada School of Public Service (CSPS)
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Canadian Heritage (PCH)
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Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR)
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Citizenship and Immigration Canada
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Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
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Environment Canada
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Finance Canada (FIN)
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Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Canada
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Health Canada (HC)
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House of Commons
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Industry Canada
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Members of the House of Commons
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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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Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC)
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Senate of Canada
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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
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
Elizabeth Cannon,
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:
2013-03-31
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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$8,533,333.00
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Yes
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Canadian Foundation for Innovation
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$10,199,090.00
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Yes
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Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR)
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$25,579,191.99
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Yes
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Foreign
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$23,947,685.01
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Yes
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Health Canada
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$245,201.78
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Yes
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Municipal
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$400,412.13
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Yes
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Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC)
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$35,468,249.39
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Yes
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Other Federal
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$8,177,784.00
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Yes
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Other Provinces
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$3,848,422.00
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Yes
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Provincial
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$599,759,056.24
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Yes
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Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC)
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$5,699,928.12
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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:
403-220-5617
Fax number:
403-289-6800
Lobbyists Details
Employees who lobby for the organization
- John Alho,
Associate Vice President, Government and Community Engagement |
Public offices held
- Bart Becker,
Vice-President (Facilities) |
No public offices held
- Linda Dalgetty,
Vice-President (Finance and Services) |
No public offices held
- Diane Kenyon,
Vice-President (University Relations) |
No public offices held
- David Keto,
Senior Associate, Government Relations |
No public offices held
- Dru Marshall,
Provost, Vice President (Academic) |
No public offices held
- Edward McCauley,
Vice President (Research) |
No public offices held
- Kyle Olsen,
Government Relations Associate |
No public offices held
- Nuvyn Peters,
Vice-President (Development) |
No public offices held
- Janaka Ruwanpura,
Vice-Provost (International) |
No public offices held
- Robin Speer,
Director, Government Relations |
Public offices held
