Registration - In-house Organization

Digital Research Alliance of Canada / Alliance de recherche numérique du Canada / George Ross, Chief Executive Officer

Registration Information

In-house Organization name: Digital Research Alliance of Canada / Alliance de recherche numérique du Canada
Responsible Officer Name: George Ross, Chief Executive Officer
Initial registration start date: 2023-11-08
Registration status: Active
Registration Number: 956322-376349

Associated Communications

Total Number of Communication Reports: 25

Monthly communication reports in the last 6 months: 13

Version 1 of 4 (2023-11-08 to 2023-11-20)

Registration versions:

Version 1 of 4 (2023-11-08 to 2023-11-20)

Lobbying Information

Subject Matters

Research and Development
Science and Technology

Subject Matter Details

Legislative Proposal, Bill or Resolution

Renewing the multi-year funding agreement between the Government of Canada and the Digital Research Alliance of Canada, in the context of Budget 2024 and the Budget Implementation Act 2024.

Policies or Program

Providing input to the Government of Canada’s Digital Research Infrastructure Strategy.

Communication Techniques

Written communication
Oral communication

Government Institutions

Finance Canada (FIN)
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
Prime Minister's Office (PMO)
Privy Council Office (PCO)

In-house Organization Details

Description of the organization's activities

The Digital Research Alliance of Canada serves Canadian researchers, with the objective of advancing Canada’s position as a leader in the knowledge economy on the international stage. By integrating, championing and funding the infrastructure and activities required for advanced research computing (ARC), research data management (RDM) and research software (RS), we provide the platform for the research community to access tools and services faster than ever before.

Responsible officer name and position during the period of this registration

George Ross, Chief Executive Officer

Organization's membership or classes of membership

There are two categories of membership: Primary Members and Associate Members. Primary Members are post-secondary institutions, research hospitals and/or affiliated institutes that are eligible for Tri-Council grants. Associate Members include post-secondary institutions that choose not to be Primary Members and Digital Research Infrastructure-related associations that have a significant amount of activity in one of the three digital research pillars – Advanced Research Computing, Data Management and/or Research Software.

Government funding

End date of the last completed financial year: 2023-03-31

List of Government Funding
Government Institution	Funding Received in Last Financial Year	Funding Expected in Current Financial Year
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)	$28,209,000.00	Yes

In-house Organization Contact Information

Address:
P.O. Box 48008, Davisville Post Office
Toronto, ON M4S 3C6
Canada

Telephone number: 613-608-0006

Lobbyists Details

Employees who lobby for the organization

Tanya O'Callaghan, Director Communications and Engagement | Public offices held
George Ross, Chief Executive Officer | No public offices held

Digital Research Alliance of Canada/Alliance de recherche numérique du Canada

The following names have been used on or after July 2, 2008

Name	From	To
Digital Research Alliance of Canada/Alliance de recherche numérique du Canada	2023-11-08	current

Digital Research Alliance of Canada / Alliance de recherche numérique du Canada

Responsible Officer History
Responsible Officer Name	From (YYYY-MM-DD)	To (YYYY-MM-DD)

List of Public Offices Held
Position	Period Held	Last Date Designated Public Office Held
Communications Assistant Office of the Secretary to the Governor General, Public Affairs	May 2000 to May 2001	Not a designated office
Tour Guide, Team Lead Office of the Secretary to the Governor General, Public Affairs	May 1999 to April 2000	Not a designated office
Tour Guide Office of the Secretary to the Governor General, Public Affairs	April 1998 to April 1999	Not a designated office

List of Public Offices Held
Position	Period Held	Last Date Designated Public Office Held
Communications Assistant Office of the Secretary to the Governor General, Public Affairs	May 2000 to May 2001	Not a designated office
Tour Guide, Team Lead Office of the Secretary to the Governor General, Public Affairs	May 1999 to April 2000	Not a designated office
Tour Guide Office of the Secretary to the Governor General, Public Affairs	April 1998 to April 1999	Not a designated office

Date Modified:: 2025-04-30

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Registration - In-house Organization

Digital Research Alliance of Canada / Alliance de recherche numérique du Canada / George Ross, Chief Executive Officer

Registration Information

Associated Communications

Version 1 of 4 (2023-11-08 to 2023-11-20)

Version 1 of 4 (2023-11-08 to 2023-11-20)

Subject Matters

Subject Matter Details

Legislative Proposal, Bill or Resolution

Policies or Program

Communication Techniques

Government Institutions

Description of the organization's activities

Responsible officer name and position during the period of this registration

Organization's membership or classes of membership

Government funding

In-house Organization Contact Information

Employees who lobby for the organization