Registry of Lobbyists
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Immigration
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Examine the possibility of reducing the time required by Citizenship and Immigration Canada to issue study permits.
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Policies or Program
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Bilingualism/Official Languages
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Improvement of federal student aid for certain categories of students
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Policies or Program
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Arts and Culture
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Obtain historic site designation for our Grey Nuns property under the Historic Sites and Monuments Board of Canada (administered by Parks Canada).
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Regulation
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Science and Technology
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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.
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Grant, Contribution or Other Financial Benefit
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Science and Technology
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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. Explore experiential
learning opportunities that would allow students to work directly with departments and agencies, including posting and providing opportunities for students.
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Policies or Program
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Education, Employment and Training
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Public Service Concordia Champion. Discussed how Concordia students can learn about existing opportunities in the Canadian public service.
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Policies or Program
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Bilingualism/Official Languages, Science and Technology
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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.
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Grant, Contribution or Other Financial Benefit
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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.
GRAHAM CARR, President and Vice-Chancellor
End date of the last completed financial year: 2024-04-30
| Government Institution | Funding Received in Last Financial Year | Funding Expected in Current Financial Year |
|---|---|---|
| Canada Foundation for Innovation | $565,000.00 | Yes |
| Canada Research Chairs | $737,000.00 | Yes |
| Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) | $3,160,000.00 | Yes |
| Health Canada (HC) | $62,000.00 | Yes |
| Municipal | $25,000.00 | Yes |
| Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC) | $20,562,000.00 | Yes |
| Other federal | $30,489,000.00 | Yes |
| Provincial - Government of Quebec | $408,155,000.00 | Yes |
| Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC) | $11,522,000.00 | Yes |
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