Registry of Lobbyists
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Education, Immigration
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Advocating for policies to attract top global talent through clear, predictable immigration policies and stronger coordination among governments, institutions, and industry.
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Policies or Program
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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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Policies or Program
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Education, Immigration, Research and Development, Science and Technology
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Discussion on research, education, and international talent acquisition.
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Policies or Program
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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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Policies or Program
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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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Policies or Program
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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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Policies or Program
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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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Policies or Program
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Education, Housing, Immigration
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Discussions about shared priorities related to universities including immigration, employment, and housing.
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Policies or Program
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Education
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Discussions about the Global Excellence Initiative (GEI) and future funding commitments.
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Policies or Program
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Education
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Discussions related to plans for a renewed International Education Strategy.
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Policies or Program
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Research and Development
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Engaging in discussions on research priorities for Canadian universities.
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Policies or Program
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Education
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Free speech on university campuses, research funding and research priorities.
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Policies or Program
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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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Policies or Program
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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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Policies or Program
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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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Policies or Program
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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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Policies or Program
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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 |
Address:
350 Albert Street, Suite 1710
Ottawa, ON K1R 1B1
Canada
Telephone number:
613-203-4660