Lobbying Information
Subject Matters
- Aboriginal Affairs
- Agriculture
- Constitutional Issues
- Education
- Employment and Training
- Energy
- Environment
- Fisheries
- Forestry
- Health
- Immigration
- Infrastructure
- Internal Trade
- International Relations
- Justice and Law Enforcement
- Regional Development
- Science and Technology
- Sports
- Transportation
Subject Matter Details
Grant, Contribution or Other Financial Benefit
- Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Canada - seeking support from the Federal government with respect to funding being available for graduate students
- Knowledge Infrastructure Program - in relation to seeking funding for the University of Winnipeg's Science Complex and other infrastructure projects
- Knowledge Infrastructure Program - in relation to the University of Winnipeg's proposed inner city field house
Communication Techniques
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Written communication
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Oral communication
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Grass-roots 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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Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Canada
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Health Canada (HC)
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House of Commons
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Industry Canada
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Infrastructure Canada (INFC)
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Members of the House of Commons
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Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
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Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC)
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Privy Council Office (PCO)
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Public Safety Canada (PS)
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Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC)
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Transport Canada (TC)
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Treasury Board Of Canada Secretariat (TBS)
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Western Economic Diversification Canada (WD)
Government institutions added through a monthly communication report
In-house Organization Details
Description of the organization's activities
The University of Winnipeg received its charter in 1967 but its roots date back more than 130 years. The founding colleges were Manitoba College (1871) and Wesley College (1888), which merged to form United College in 1938. Located in the heart of downtown, The University of Winnipeg is a compact, diverse, multicultural academic community committed to access and excellence. Ranked by our graduates in Maclean's magazine University Graduate Survey (June 19, 2006) in the Top Ten of all Canadian universities when asked about their "Entire Educational Experience". UWinnipeg is home to more than 9200 full and part-time students.
Responsible officer name and position during the period of this registration
Annette Trimbee,
President and Vice-Chancellor
Organization's membership or classes of membership
The University has a bi-cameral governance structure. It has a Board of Regents and a Senate.
Government funding
End date of the last completed financial year:
2013-03-31
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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Canada Research Chairs
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$650,000.00
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Yes
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Canadian Foundation for Innovation
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$842,000.00
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Yes
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Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR)
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$66,000.00
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Yes
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Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC)
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$1,252,000.00
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Yes
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Other Federal Agencies
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$3,907,000.00
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Yes
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Provincial
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$64,582,000.00
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Yes
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Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC)
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$506,000.00
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Yes
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In-house Organization Contact Information
Address:
515 Portage Avenue
Winnipeg, MB R3B 2E9
Canada
Telephone number:
204-786-9214
Lobbyists Details
Employees who lobby for the organization
- Bill Balan,
VP (Finance & Administration) and Chief Administrative Officer |
Public offices held
- Neil Besner,
Vice-President (Research & International) |
No public offices held
- Jino Distasio,
Director, Institute of Urban Studies |
No public offices held
- Wab Kinew,
Director of Indigenous Inclusion |
No public offices held
- Jeremy Read,
Senior Executive Officer and Advisor to the President |
No public offices held
- Annette Trimbee,
President and Vice-Chancellor |
No public offices held