Registry of Lobbyists
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Education
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Deputy Minister University Champions program helps build relationships between the Public Service of Canada and the various universities in order to identify shared priorities, align and promote relevant research and build awareness of career opportunities in the public service.
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Education, Immigration
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Discussion of recent immigration policy measures and upcoming changes.
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Education, International Relations, Research and Development, Science and Technology
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Discussion on the impact of international relations on research and education.
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Employment and Training, Immigration, Science and Technology
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Discussions about international students, the workforce, and the benefits of a university degree.
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Research and Development, Science and Technology
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Discussions about new artificial intelligence (AI) funding as it relates to universities.
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National Security/Security, Research and Development
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Discussions about new capstone agency and improvements to research security frameworks.
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Research and Development, Science and Technology
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Discussions about research policy and programs, Canada-US relations, and their impacts on the post-secondary sector
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Housing, Infrastructure
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Discussions about shared priorities related to student housing and university infrastructure.
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Economic Development, Education, Housing, Immigration
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Discussions about shared priorities related to universities including immigration, employment, and housing.
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Education
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Discussions about the Global Excellence Initiative (GEI) and future funding commitments.
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Education
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Discussions related to plans for a renewed International Education Strategy.
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Research and Development
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Engaging in discussions on research priorities for Canadian universities.
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Education
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Free speech on university campuses, research funding and research priorities.
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National Security/Security, Research and Development
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Government of Canada - Universities Working Group classified roundtable discussion on research security.
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Education
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Introductory meeting and discussion of trends in higher education, research and innovation.
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Education, Employment and Training, International Relations
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Meeting and discussion of skills, training, and student mobility programs.
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Research and Development
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Meeting to discuss science policy and programs, impact of Canada-US relations
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Education, Immigration, International Relations
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Recent immigrations changes, study permit allocations and the implementation of the Recognized Institutions Framework (RIF).
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Education, Employment and Training, Immigration, International Relations
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Recent policy changes and development of other policy tools including the Recognized Institutions Framework.
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Health
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The Youth Mental Health Fund announcement, the university access to funds, and the Quebec exception.
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Budget, Education, Infrastructure
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To discuss the creation of the advisory body for the National Infrastructure Assessment and the gathering of helpful data to meet the infrastructure needs of Canadian universities.
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Budget, Education, International Relations
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To discuss the outlook for the Global Skills Opportunity program and the current state of higher education related to ESDC programming in the learning branch.
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Universities Canada has represented Canada's universities since 1911. We are the voice of Canada's universities. Our advocacy ensures that higher education is recognized as vital to Canada's prosperity and quality of life as a knowledge-based society and economy. We are a non-governmental and not-for-profit organization, funded through membership fees and revenues from contract management services and publications. Our mandate is to facilitate the development of public policy on higher education and to encourage cooperation among universities and governments, industry, communities, and institutions in other countries. We provide services to member universities in three main areas: public policy and advocacy; communication, research and information-sharing; and scholarships and international programs.
Gabriel Miller, President and CEO
End date of the last completed financial year: 2025-03-31
| Government Institution | Funding Received in Last Financial Year | Funding Expected in Current Financial Year |
|---|---|---|
| Canadian Heritage (PCH) | $279,095.00 | Yes |
| Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) | $25,000.00 | Yes |
| National Research Council (NRC) | $10,000.00 | Yes |
| Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC) | $25,000.00 | Yes |
| Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC) | $25,000.00 | Yes |
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