Lobbying Information
Subject Matters
- Aboriginal Affairs
- Budget
- Economic Development
- Education
- Employment and Training
- Energy
- Health
- Immigration
- Industry
- Labour
- Natural Resources
- Science and Technology
Subject Matter Details
Grant, Contribution or Other Financial Benefit
- Access federal funding for newcomer settlement services.
Policies or Program
- Encourage flexibility in learning modalities to qualify for post-graduation work permits.
- Engage Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada to expand the Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada (LINC) program.
- Engage Indigenous Services Canada in discussions regarding funding opportunities for Indigenous students in Alberta seeking academic upgrade.
- Engage Innovation, Science, and Industry Canada and PrairiesCAN to expand the AI Pathways Partnership project to develop capacity at NorQuest for learning surrounding AI and upskill learners.
- Engage in discussions regarding health human resources to identify opportunities to expand training and employment for Indigenous and newcomer health care providers.
- Engage with government officials regarding skills training opportunities under the Skills for Success, Sectoral Workplace Solutions, and Just Transition programs.
- Work with Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada to discuss international student visa processing times and the need to expand the Student Direct Stream.
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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Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
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Health Canada (HC)
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House of Commons
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Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC)
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Indigenous Services Canada (ISC)
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Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
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Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
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Prime Minister's Office (PMO)
Client Details
Government funding
End date of the last completed financial year:
2023-06-30
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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Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR)
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$118,615.00
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No
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Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
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$3,962,355.00
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Yes
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Global Affairs Canada (GAC)
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$6,900.00
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No
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Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC)
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$9,889,859.00
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Yes
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Municipal
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$5,000.00
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Yes
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Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC)
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$99,965.00
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No
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Provincial
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$53,545,122.00
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Yes
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Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC)
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$309,950.00
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Yes
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Western Economic Diversification Canada (WD)
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$197,314.00
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Yes
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Client Contact Information
Address:
10215 108 Street NW
Edmonton, AB T5J 1L6
Canada
Telephone number:
780-644-6000
Web address:
www.norquest.ca
Client representative
Marian Gayed, Vice President, External Relations and Partnerships
Parent Company Information
NorQuest College is not a subsidiary of any other parent companies.
Coalition Members Information
NorQuest College is not a coalition.
Individual, organization or corporation with a Direct Interest Beneficiary Information
The activities of NorQuest College are not controlled or directed by another individual, organization or corporation with a direct interest in the outcome of this undertaking.
Subsidiary Beneficiary Information
NorQuest College does not have any subsidiaries that could have a direct interest in the outcome of the undertaking
Lobbyist Details
William Shelling
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No public offices held
Business address:
95 St. Clair Ave. West
Suite 1606
Toronto, ON M4V 1N6
Canada
Telephone number:
416-920-0716
Ext.
223
Fax number:
416-352-4069
Consultant Firm and Address
Firm:
Counsel Public Affairs Inc.
Address:
95 St. Clair Ave. West
Suite 1606
Toronto, ON M4V 1N6
Canada
Telephone number:
416-920-0716
Ext.
223
Fax number:
416-352-4069