Lobbying Information
Subject Matters
- Immigration
- Infrastructure
- Research and Development
- Science and Technology
- Taxation and Finance
Subject Matter Details
Grant, Contribution or Other Financial Benefit
- Obtain infrastructure funding under the Building Canada Plan, the Knowledge Infrastructure Program and Recreational Infrastructures Canada to: renovate and expand our athletics facilities; renovate and expand our teaching and research capability in Fine Arts at the Grey Nuns facility and; enhance and improve our overall research and development infrastructure.
- Teacher training in Quebec. Explore opportunites to obtain funding from the New Media Research and Development Initiative and/or the Development of Official-language Communities Program to adapt a digital learning tool into French to offer opportunities for use in both official languages.
Policies or Program
- Examine the possibility of reducing the time required by Citizenship and Immigration Canada to issue study permits.
- Post-secondary education research. Press for an increased contribution from the Government of Canada regarding the indirect costs of research. Make representations to the Minister regarding the funding levels of various research granting agencies. Discuss Canada's Science and Technology research orientations.
Regulation
- Obtain historic site designation for our Grey Nuns property under the Historic Sites and Monuments Board of Canada (administered by Parks Canada).
Communication Techniques
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Written communication
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Oral communication
Government Institutions
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Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions
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Canadian Heritage (PCH)
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Citizenship and Immigration Canada
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House of Commons
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Industry Canada
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Infrastructure Canada (INFC)
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Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC)
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Office of the Commissioner of Official Languages (OCOL)
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Public Works and Government Services Canada
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Senate of Canada
In-house Organization Details
Description of the organization's activities
Concordia University is one of the leading comprehensive Universities in Canada. Our vision is to continue to be welcoming, engaged, and committed to innovation and excellence in education, research, creative activity and community partnerships. Concordia dares to be different and draws on the richness of its diversity to transform the individual, to strengthen society and to improve the world. Our reputation as one of Canada’s most dynamic and innovative universities has its roots in over 180 years of pursuing academic excellence and student success.
Responsible officer name and position during the period of this registration
Alan Shepard,
President and Vice-Chancellor
Organization's membership or classes of membership
Students, Senate, Executive, Faculty Members and Support Staff
Government funding
End date of the last completed financial year:
2014-04-30
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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Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR)
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$2,951,084.07
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Yes
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Genome Canada
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$737,915.19
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Yes
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Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC)
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$12,270,117.19
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Yes
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Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC)
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$6,578,640.20
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Yes
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In-house Organization Contact Information
Address:
1455 De Maisonneuve Blvd. West
Montréal, QC H3G 1M8
Canada
Telephone number:
514-848-2424
Ext.
4849
Fax number:
514-848-4546
Lobbyists Details
Employees who lobby for the organization
- Graham Carr,
Dean of Graduate Studies, Interim Vice-President, Graduate Studies and Research |
No public offices held
- Kevin Dobie,
Coordinator, Government Relations |
No public offices held
- Bram Freedman,
Vice-President, External Relations and Secretary-General |
No public offices held
- Alan Shepard,
President and Vice-Chancellor |
No public offices held
