Lobbying Information
Subject Matters
- Budget
- Education
- Research and Development
- Science and Technology
Subject Matter Details
Grant, Contribution or Other Financial Benefit
- Discussions regarding science, technology and innovation policy frameworks with a view to enhancing Canada's research and innovation capacity
- Discussions with federal officials regarding the future of Canada’s knowledge-based economy.
- Discussions with federal officials to encourage the development of a public policy framework that responds to the needs of comprehensive post-secondary education and research
Legislative Proposal, Bill or Resolution
- Discussions concerning federal government priorities with regard to the federal government's university research granting agencies concerning increased funding for the direct and institutional costs of university research, additional support for young graduate students and post-doctoral fellows, changes to the Canada Research Chairs program, digital research infrastructure, and university infrastructure
Policies or Program
- Discussed general issues related to university research and university-industry collaboration. Talked about the importance of basic research, government’s innovation agenda and how best to commercialize university research.
- Discussions with federal officials regarding rural economic development policies and programs designed to ensure that rural communities are able to strengthen local economic development and work with local universities
- Engage with Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada regarding the role of small and medium-sized universities in supporting innovation through the full suite of innovation initiatives (eg. Superclusters, economic sector tables, Innovation Canada etc.)
Communication Techniques
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Written communication
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Oral communication
The lobbyist has arranged or expects to arrange one or more meetings on behalf of the client between a public office holder and any other person in the course of this undertaking.
Government Institutions
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Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR)
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Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada (CIRNAC)
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Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
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Finance Canada (FIN)
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Health Canada (HC)
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House of Commons
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Indigenous Services Canada (ISC)
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Infrastructure Canada (INFC)
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Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
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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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Rural Economic Development (Minister’s Office)
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Senate of Canada
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Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC)
Client Details
Government funding
End date of the last completed financial year:
2018-04-30
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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$8,202,000.00
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Yes
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Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR)
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$5,156,000.00
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Yes
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Foreign government
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$3,026,000.00
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No
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Gouvernement du québec
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$1,029,630,000.00
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Yes
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Health Canada (HC)
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$110,000.00
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Yes
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Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
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$106,083,000.00
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Yes
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Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC)
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$36,802,000.00
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Yes
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Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC)
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$15,545,000.00
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Yes
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Client Contact Information
Address:
475, rue du Parvis
Québec, QC G1K 9H7
Canada
Telephone number:
418-657-4301
Web address:
http://www.uquebec.ca/reseau/fr
Client representative
Johanne Jean, Présidente
Parent Company Information
Université du Québec / Université du Québec is not a subsidiary of any other parent companies.
Coalition Members Information
Université du Québec / Université du Québec is not a coalition.
Individual, organization or corporation with a Direct Interest Beneficiary Information
The activities of Université du Québec / Université du Québec are not controlled or directed by another individual, organization or corporation with a direct interest in the outcome of this undertaking.
Subsidiary Beneficiary Information
Université du Québec / Université du Québec does not have any subsidiaries that could have a direct interest in the outcome of the undertaking
Lobbyist Details
Amélie Gadient
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No public offices held
Business address:
50 O'Connor Street
Ottawa, ON K1P 6L2
Canada
Telephone number:
613-238-4371
Fax number:
613-238-8642
Consultant Firm and Address
Firm:
Hill + Knowlton Strategies / Hill + Knowlton Stratégies
Address:
50 O'Connor Street
Ottawa, ON K1P 6L2
Canada
Telephone number:
613-238-4371