Lobbying Information
Subject Matters
- Agriculture
- Bilingualism/Official Languages
- Climate
- Economic Development
- Education
- Employment and Training
- Energy
- Federal-Provincial Relations
- Health
- Industry
- Infrastructure
- Intellectual Property
- International Relations
- Mining
- National Security/Security
- Natural Resources
- Regional Development
- Research and Development
- Science and Technology
Subject Matter Details
Grant, Contribution or Other Financial Benefit
- Discussions regarding possible research and development initiatives for, and investments in, partnerships with the University of Alberta.
- Seek federal support for French language post-secondary education at the University of Alberta's Campus St. Jean.
- Seek support for a biomanufacturing hub in the Edmonton region via the Strategic Innovation Fund's National Ecosystems stream, with the participation of the University of Alberta's Li Ka Shing Applied Virology Institute.
- Seeking funding for new research and campus infrastructure.
- Seeking funding to advance Canadian leadership in the priority areas to support world class research.
Policies or Program
- Discussions around "Seizing Canada's Moment: Moving Forward in Science, Technology and Innovation" in support of the science and technology framework.
- Discussions regarding possible research and development initiatives and investments stemming from the northern strategy.
- Engage in discussions with Innovation, Science and Economic Development regarding the benefits to Canadians for national-security risk assessments for university researchers seeking federal funds.
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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Canada Foundation for Innovation
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Canadian Heritage (PCH)
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Health Canada (HC)
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House of Commons
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Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
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Prime Minister's Office (PMO)
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Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC)
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Senate of Canada
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Western Economic Diversification Canada (WD)
Client Details
Government funding
End date of the last completed financial year:
2021-03-31
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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Canada Foundation for Innovation
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$17,068,000.00
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Yes
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Canada Research Chairs
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$15,952,000.00
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Yes
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Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR)
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$64,691,000.00
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Yes
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Foreign governments, municipalities, hospitals and universities
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$7,259,000.00
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Yes
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Health Canada (HC)
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$660,000.00
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Yes
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Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC)
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$67,632,000.00
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Yes
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Other Federal
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$51,317,000.00
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Yes
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Other provincial, municipalities, hospitals and universities
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$15,471,000.00
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Yes
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Provincial
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$830,059,000.00
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Yes
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Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC)
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$33,950,000.00
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Yes
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Client Contact Information
Address:
2-24 South Academic Building
University of Alberta
Edmonton, ON T6G 2G7
Canada
Telephone number:
780-492-3212
Client representative
Alexis Ksiazkiewicz, Associate Vice-President, Government & Community Relations
Parent Company Information
University of Alberta is not a subsidiary of any other parent companies.
Coalition Members Information
University of Alberta is not a coalition.
Individual, organization or corporation with a Direct Interest Beneficiary Information
The activities of University of Alberta are not controlled or directed by another individual, organization or corporation with a direct interest in the outcome of this undertaking.
Subsidiary Beneficiary Information
University of Alberta does not have any subsidiaries that could have a direct interest in the outcome of the undertaking
Lobbyist Details
Ben Parsons
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Public offices held
Business address:
95 St. Clair Avenue West
Suite 1606
Toronto, ON M4V 1N6
Canada
Telephone number:
416-920-0716
Consultant Firm and Address
Firm:
Counsel Public Affairs Inc.
Address:
95 St. Clair Avenue West
Suite 1606
Toronto, ON M4V 1N6
Canada
Telephone number:
416-920-0716
