Lobbying Information
Subject Matters
- Academic research infrastructure
- Education
- Energy
- Infrastructure
- Innovation and incubation
- International Research
- Oceans Science and Technology Iniitiative
- Research
- Science and Technology
Subject matters added through a monthly communication report
Subject Matter Details
Policies or Program
- Canada's Science and Technology Strategy as it relates to financial support for Science and Technology initiatives
- Proposal to develop new science and technology funding initiatives related to institutional research strengths
- The Canada Strategic Infrastructure Fund as it relates to the inclusion of universities for funding of research and related infrastructure
Communication Techniques
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Written communication
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Oral communication
Government Institutions
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Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA)
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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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Industry Canada
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Infrastructure Canada (INFC)
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Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
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Privy Council Office (PCO)
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Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC)
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Treasury Board Of Canada Secretariat (TBS)
In-house Organization Details
Description of the organization's activities
Dalhousie University, founded in 1818, provides post-secondary undergraduate, graduate and professional education to over 15,000 students. Dalhousie offers more than 3,600 courses in more than 180 degree programs. Over 1,100 faculty are actively engaged in teaching and research.
Responsible officer name and position during the period of this registration
Tom Traves,
President
Organization's membership or classes of membership
Dalhousie University is a not-for-profit organization with a Board of Governors representing segments of the university community and at large. Dalhousie University is also a member of other organizations, notably the Association of Universities and Colleges of Canada (AUCC) and Association of Atlantic Universities (AAU), that are active in advocating for post-secondary interests at the provincial and federal levels.
Government funding
End date of the last completed financial year:
2008-03-31
List of Government Funding
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 Foundation for Innovation
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$4,584,000.00
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Yes
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Canada Research Chairs
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$6,825,000.00
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Yes
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Canadian Institutes of Health Research
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$16,260,000.00
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Yes
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Health Canada
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$345,000.00
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Yes
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Municipal (Nova Scotia)
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$34,000.00
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Yes
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Natural Sciences & Engineering Research Council
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$16,985,000.00
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Yes
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Other federal
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$11,659,000.00
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Yes
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Other provinces
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$115,000.00
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Yes
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Provincial (Nova Scotia)
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$138,313,000.00
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Yes
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Social Sciences & Humanities Research Council
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$3,763,000.00
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Yes
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In-house Organization Contact Information
Address:
President's Office
6299 South St.
Halifax, NS B3H 4H6
Canada
Telephone number:
902-494-6742
Fax number:
902-494-1141
Lobbyists Details
Employees who lobby for the organization
- JoAnne Akerboom,
Director, Management Career Services |
No public offices held
- Fiona Black,
Director, School of Information Management |
No public offices held
- Russell Boyd,
A/VP - Research |
No public offices held
- Ken Burt,
VP, Finance & Administration |
No public offices held
- Martha Crago,
VP Research |
No public offices held
- Floyd Dykeman,
Vice President, External Relations |
No public offices held
- Joshua Leon,
Dean, Engineering |
No public offices held
- Bonnie Neuman,
VP, Student Services |
No public offices held
- Shawna O'Hearn,
Director, International Health Office |
No public offices held
- Phillip Saunders,
Dean, Law |
No public offices held
- Alan Shaver,
VP, Academic & Provost |
No public offices held
- Michael Shepherd,
Dean, Computer Science |
No public offices held
- Keith Taylor,
Associate Vice President, International |
No public offices held
- Tom Traves,
President |
No public offices held
- Carolyn Watters,
Dean, Graduate Studies |
No public offices held
- William Webster,
Dean, Health Professions |
No public offices held
- David Wheeler,
Dean, Management |
No public offices held
- Gillian Wood,
Assistant VP of Government Relations |
No public offices held