Monthly Communication Report

Organization:	University of Alberta
Associated registration:	946425-5145-140
Communication date:	2025-09-22
Posted date:	2025-10-15

Designated Public Office Holders who participated in the communication:	Ben Ebadi, Policy and Stakeholder Relations Advisor Artificial Intelligence & Digital Innovation ministry, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
List of Details Subject matter Detail Education, Industry, Research and Development, Science and Technology Advocacy to advance Canadian leadership in priority areas to support world class research, talent attraction and retention, and knowledge mobilization. Economic Development, Health, Intellectual Property, Regional Development, Research and Development, Science and Technology Advocacy to enhance support for university research mobilization and commercialization activities. Education, Research and Development Advocacy to ensure that proposals to develop or amend federal legislation, regulations, policies or programs that directly or indirectly impact the post-secondary system reflect the needs of universities and support our research and education mission. Immigration, International Relations Advocacy to improve immigration policies and programs for prospective and current university students, faculty, and staff. Infrastructure Advocacy to secure federal support to develop and upgrade university infrastructure, including but not limited to research and learning facilities, digital infrastructure, and transit infrastructure. Intellectual Property, Research and Development, Science and Technology Discussions with Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada and other relevant departments and agencies regarding the role of universities in supporting federal innovation initiatives, policies and programs.
Responsible Officer who filed this communication report:	Bill Flanagan
As the most senior paid officer, the person named above is responsible for certifying the communication report for the corporation or organization (Registrant). This person may or may not have participated in the reported communication. The Lobbyists Registration Regulations do not require that the names of in-house lobbyists (i.e. employees of corporations or organizations) who actually participated in the communication be disclosed.