Lobbying Information
Subject Matters
- Aboriginal Affairs
- Agriculture
- Arts and Culture
- Education
- Employment and Training
- Energy
- Environment
- Health
- Immigration
- Industry
- Infrastructure
- Intellectual Property
- Regional Development
- Science and Technology
Subject Matter Details
Grant, Contribution or Other Financial Benefit
- Aboriginal Education (Nursing) - in respect to either extending current Federal funding for the University's Support Program for Aboriginal Nursing, or to find new funding for the program.
- Obtain Western Economic Development Funding to support plant epigenetic research specific to thebaine poppies for eventual pharmaceutical use.
- Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council funding - the U of L will work with the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council to add intellectual capacity to the University of Lethbridge's Prentice Institute for Global Population and Economy.
Legislative Proposal, Bill or Resolution
- Bill C-470 An Act to amend the Income Tax Act (revocation of registration) - in respect to having post-secondary institutions exempted from this Private Member's Bill.
Policies or Program
- Museum Assistance Program - The University will lobby government to continue with this program as well as remove red tape to make it efficient to use.
- The University is interested in working with the federal government to create synergies between federal research initiatives and our own. The U of L will meet with various government officials (elected and non-elected) to obtain a better understanding of Federal research priorities in the areas of agriculture, environment, health and immigration.
- The University of Lethbridge will lobby the Federal government to ensure a focus on research and learning is reflected in the budgeting process with respect to increased funding for student scholarships, increased funding (direct and indirect) for research at universities, and increased funding for deferred maintenance for university buildings.
Communication Techniques
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Written communication
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Oral communication
Government Institutions
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Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada
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Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
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Canadian Heritage (PCH)
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Canadian Space Agency (CSA)
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Citizenship and Immigration Canada
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Environment Canada
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Finance Canada (FIN)
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Health Canada (HC)
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Human Resources Development Canada (HRDC)
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Industry Canada
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Members of the House of Commons
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National Research Council (NRC)
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Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
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Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC)
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Prime Minister's Office (PMO)
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Senate of Canada
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Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC)
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Technology Partnerships Canada (TPC)
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Treasury Board Of Canada Secretariat (TBS)
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Western Economic Diversification Canada (WD)
In-house Organization Details
Description of the organization's activities
The University of Lethbridge is a comprehensive University that currently serves 8200 graduate and undergraduate students. Faculties at the U of L include Arts and Science, Education, Fine Arts, Health Sciences, Management and Graduate Studies. The U of L is also a comprehensive research institution. In addition to its Lethbridge campus, the U of L also has campuses in Edmonton and Calgary.
Responsible officer name and position during the period of this registration
Michael Mahon,
President and Vice-Chancellor
Organization's membership or classes of membership
A Board of Governors oversees the activities of the University of Lethbridge.
Government funding
End date of the last completed financial year:
2009-03-31
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 Research Chairs
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$1,050,000.00
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Yes
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Canadian Foundation for Innovation (CFI)
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$616,000.00
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Yes
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Canadian Institues of Health Research (CIHR)
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$731,000.00
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Yes
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Foreign
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$27,000.00
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Yes
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Health Canada (HC)
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$320,000.00
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Yes
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Municipal
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$1,570,000.00
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Yes
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Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC)
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$3,348,000.00
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Yes
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Other Federal
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$2,791,000.00
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Yes
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Provincial
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$148,531,000.00
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Yes
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Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC)
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$713,000.00
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Yes
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In-house Organization Contact Information
Address:
4401 University Drive
Lethbridge, AB T1K 3M4
Canada
Telephone number:
403-329-2201
Fax number:
403-329-2097
Lobbyists Details
Employees who lobby for the organization
- Karen Clearwater,
Associate Vice President (Financial Planning) |
No public offices held
- Andy Hakin,
Vice-President (Academic) and Provost |
No public offices held
- Chris Horbachewski,
Vice-President (University Advancement) |
No public offices held
- Igor Kovalchuk,
Faculty - Biological Sciences Department |
No public offices held
- Judith Kulig,
Coordinator - SPANS |
No public offices held
- Michael Mahon,
President and Vice-Chancellor |
No public offices held
- Nancy Walker,
Vice-President (Finance & Administration) |
No public offices held
- Dan Weeks,
Vice President (Research) |
No public offices held
- Richard Westlund,
Director of Government Relations |
No public offices held
