Registration - In-house Organization

TRIUMF / Nigel Smith, Executive Director & CEO

Registration Information

In-house Organization name: TRIUMF
Responsible Officer Name: Nigel Smith, Executive Director & CEO
Responsible Officer Change History
Initial registration start date: 2008-02-15
Registration status: Active
Registration Number: 949317-237761

Associated Communications

Total Number of Communication Reports: 272

Monthly communication reports in the last 6 months: 5

Version 44 of 45 (2025-10-03 to 2025-10-27)

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Version 44 of 45 (2025-10-03 to 2025-10-27)

Lobbying Information

Subject Matter Details

Details Regarding the Identified Subject Matter
Subject matters	Details	Categories
Research and Development, Science and Technology	Advocating for modern systems and mechanisms to support Canada's network of large science infrastructure	Policies or Program
Research and Development, Science and Technology	Connecting TRIUMF's federally-funded research programs in subatomic physics, accelerator science, and nuclear medicine with relevant international partners and stakeholders	Policies or Program
Research and Development, Science and Technology	Developing long-term solutions for securing the supply of medical isotopes for Canada, with funding for the development of both local and national initiatives being sought through available and relevant programs, including the Strategic Innovation Fund	Policies or Program, Grant, Contribution or Other Financial Benefit
Budget, Research and Development, Science and Technology	Promoting TRIUMF's successes and achievements in the context of the laboratory's five-year plan and 20-year vision documents, the former of which is the primary vehicle that supports the laboratory's core operational funding which traditionally comes in five year allocations via the federal budget	Grant, Contribution or Other Financial Benefit, Policies or Program
Research and Development, Science and Technology	Providing regular updates on TRIUMF’s operations, programs, and capabilities as per by the laboratory's agreements with the federal government	Policies or Program

Communication Techniques

Written communication
Oral communication
Grass-roots communication

Government Institutions

Canada Foundation for Innovation
Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR)
Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC)
Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)
Finance Canada (FIN)
Global Affairs Canada (GAC)
Health Canada (HC)
House of Commons
Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada (HICC)
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC)
Indigenous Services Canada (ISC)
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
National Research Council (NRC)
Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC)
Office of the Secretary to the Governor General (OSGG)
Pacific Economic Development Canada (PacifiCan)
Prime Minister's Office (PMO)
Privy Council Office (PCO)
Senate of Canada
Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC)
Treasury Board Of Canada Secretariat (TBS)
Women and Gender Equality (WAGE)

In-house Organization Details

Description of the organization's activities

TRIUMF is Canada's particle accelerator centre.

Responsible officer name and position during the period of this registration

Nigel Smith, Executive Director & CEO

Organization's membership or classes of membership

TRIUMF is an incorporated non-profit with charitable status owned by a consortium of Canadian member universities. The governance of TRIUMF involves: a Members’ Council – composed of one representative from each Member University; a Science Council – an advisory body composed of appointees from each Member University, members of TRIUMF’s staff, and other individuals appointed and approved by the Members’ Council; a Board of Governors (i.e., a Board of Directors); and various committees.

Government funding

End date of the last completed financial year: 2025-03-31

List of Government Funding
Government Institution	Funding Received in Last Financial Year	Funding Expected in Current Financial Year
National Research Council (NRC)	$61,196,196.00	Yes
Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC)	$8,946,639.00	Yes

In-house Organization Contact Information

Address:
4004 Wesbrook Mall
Vancouver, BC V6T 2A3
Canada

Telephone number: 604-222-7490

Lobbyists Details

Employees who lobby for the organization

Andrew Ikeman, Stakeholder Engagement Specialist | Public offices held
Sean Lee, Chief of Staff | Public offices held
Nigel Smith, Executive Director & CEO | No public offices held

TRIUMF

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

Name	From	To
TRIUMF	2008-02-15	current

The following names have been used before July 2, 2008

TRIUMF

TRIUMF

Responsible Officer History
Responsible Officer Name	From (YYYY-MM-DD)	To (YYYY-MM-DD)
Nigel Smith	2021-05-17	Current
Digvir Jayas	2021-01-01	2021-05-17
Jonathan Bagger	2014-07-01	2021-01-01
James Hanlon	2013-09-03	2014-07-01
Nigel Lockyer	2008-02-15	2013-09-03

List of Public Offices Held
Position	Period Held	Last Date Designated Public Office Held
Legislative Assistant House of Commons, Office of Gordie Hogg, MP	January 2018 to November 2019	Not a designated office
Legislative Assistant House of Commons, Office of Karen Ludwig, MP	November 2016 to January 2018	Not a designated office
Parliamentary Assistant House of Commons, Office of Anthony Housefather, MP	April 2016 to October 2016	Not a designated office

List of Public Offices Held
Position	Period Held	Last Date Designated Public Office Held
Innovation Officer Department of Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development, International Trade	April 2013 to April 2014	Not a designated office
Policy Analyst Department of Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development, International Trade	April 2011 to April 2013	Not a designated office

List of Public Offices Held
Position	Period Held	Last Date Designated Public Office Held
Legislative Assistant House of Commons, Office of Gordie Hogg, MP	January 2018 to November 2019	Not a designated office
Legislative Assistant House of Commons, Office of Karen Ludwig, MP	November 2016 to January 2018	Not a designated office
Parliamentary Assistant House of Commons, Office of Anthony Housefather, MP	April 2016 to October 2016	Not a designated office

Date Modified:: 2025-08-29

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Registration - In-house Organization

TRIUMF / Nigel Smith, Executive Director & CEO

Registration Information

Associated Communications

Version 44 of 45 (2025-10-03 to 2025-10-27)

Version 44 of 45 (2025-10-03 to 2025-10-27)

Subject Matter Details

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