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Bill Flanagan's lobbying: the registrations they file and every meeting they've reported since November 2021.

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Registrant (responsible officer)

Bill Flanagan

President and Vice-Chancellor

For companies and organizations, the most senior paid officer files the registration and the monthly reports, whoever attended the meeting.

Meetings this Parliament
166
Since Nov 2021
615
Active registrations
1

Reported meetings

  • University of Alberta
    • Mathew Hall · Senior Global Affairs Advisor, Prime Minister's Office (PMO)
    Advocacy for university initiatives related to Canadian priorities across the defence spectrum, including initiatives relevant to both Defence and Veterans' Affairs, among other federal departments. Read more

    Official report

  • University of Alberta
    • Tim Smith · Deputy Program Manager, National Defence (DND)
    • Rodrigo Arancibia · Senior Director, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
    Advocacy to enhance support for university research mobilization and commercialization activities. Read more

    Advocacy to advance Canadian leadership in priority areas to support world class research, talent attraction and retention, and knowledge mobilization.

    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.

    Advocacy for university initiatives related to Canadian priorities across the defence spectrum, including initiatives relevant to both Defence and Veterans' Affairs, among other federal departments.

    Official report

  • University of Alberta
    • Nipun Vats · Assistant Deputy Minister, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
    Advocacy for university initiatives related to Canadian priorities across the defence spectrum, including initiatives relevant to both Defence and Veterans' Affairs, among other federal departments. Read more

    Official report

  • University of Alberta
    • Paula Kirton · Director General, Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR)
    Advocacy to advance Canadian leadership in priority areas to support world class research, talent attraction and retention, and knowledge mobilization.

    Official report

  • University of Alberta
    • Andrew Myles · Director, Research and Development, National Research Council (NRC)
    Advocacy for university initiatives related to Canadian priorities across the defence spectrum, including initiatives relevant to both Defence and Veterans' Affairs, among other federal departments. Read more

    Official report

  • University of Alberta
    • Uffe Galsgaard · Trade Commissioner, Global Affairs Canada (GAC)
    Advocacy for university initiatives related to Canadian priorities across the defence spectrum, including initiatives relevant to both Defence and Veterans' Affairs, among other federal departments. Read more

    Official report

  • University of Alberta
    • Frank DesRosiers · Assistant Deputy Minister, Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
    • Yanne Messi Ngabelinga · Director General, Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
    • Alexandra Hickey · Senior Policy Advisor, Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
    Advocacy related to university engagement in Canadian priorities in artificial intelligence, data systems and related computing science and energy subjects, including but not limited to specific calls for proposals. Read more

    Discussions regarding research and development initiatives and federal support related to energy and environment, and climate change research, innovation, commercialization, talent and knowledge mobilization.

    Advocacy for university initiatives related to Canadian priorities across the defence spectrum, including initiatives relevant to both Defence and Veterans' Affairs, among other federal departments.

    Official report

  • University of Alberta
    • Julian Ringuelet · Senior Advisor, Prairies Economic Development Canada (PrairiesCan)
    Advocacy for university initiatives related to Canadian priorities across the defence spectrum, including initiatives relevant to both Defence and Veterans' Affairs, among other federal departments. Read more

    Official report

  • University of Alberta
    • Kevin Brosseau · Deputy National Security and Intelligence Advisor to the Prime Minister, Privy Council Office (PCO)
    Advocacy related to university engagement in Canadian priorities in artificial intelligence, data systems and related computing science and energy subjects, including but not limited to specific calls for proposals. Read more

    Advocacy for university initiatives related to Canadian priorities across the defence spectrum, including initiatives relevant to both Defence and Veterans' Affairs, among other federal departments.

    Official report

  • University of Alberta
    • Christian Hansen · Regional Director General for the Pacific Region, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
    • Sandra Larson · Regional Director General, Prairie and Northern Region, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
    • Muna Muhamed · Economic Advisor, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
    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. Read more

    Advocacy for university initiatives related to Canadian priorities across the defence spectrum, including initiatives relevant to both Defence and Veterans' Affairs, among other federal departments.

    Official report

  • University of Alberta
    • Nancy Gardiner · Deputy Minister, Veterans Affairs Canada (VAC)
    • Jane Hicks · Acting Assistant Deputy Minister, Veterans Affairs Canada (VAC)
    Advocacy for university initiatives related to Canadian priorities across the defence spectrum, including initiatives relevant to both Defence and Veterans' Affairs, among other federal departments. Read more

    Official report

  • University of Alberta
    • Danny Laganiere · Section Head, National Defence (DND)
    Advocacy for university initiatives related to Canadian priorities across the defence spectrum, including initiatives relevant to both Defence and Veterans' Affairs, among other federal departments. Read more

    Official report

  • University of Alberta
    • Sonia Hukil · First Secretary (Commercial), Global Affairs Canada (GAC)
    Advocacy to advance Canadian leadership in priority areas to support world class research, talent attraction and retention, and knowledge mobilization.

    Official report

  • University of Alberta
    • Shelagh Hayes · Director General, Business Innovation & Community Development, Prairies Economic Development Canada (PrairiesCan)
    • Julie Skrepnek · Senior Advisor, Prairies Economic Development Canada (PrairiesCan)
    • Derek Armstrong · Manager of Innovation Ecosystems Alberta, Prairies Economic Development Canada (PrairiesCan)
    • Gigi Ho · Acting Manager, Regional Innovation Ecosystems (Alberta), Prairies Economic Development Canada (PrairiesCan)
    Advocacy for university initiatives related to Canadian priorities across the defence spectrum, including initiatives relevant to both Defence and Veterans' Affairs, among other federal departments. Read more

    Advocacy to enhance support for university research mobilization and commercialization activities.

    Official report

  • University of Alberta
    Advocacy for university initiatives related to Canadian priorities across the defence spectrum, including initiatives relevant to both Defence and Veterans' Affairs, among other federal departments. Read more

    Official report

  • University of Alberta
    • Lydia Vermeyden · Policy Analyst, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
    • Andrea Smith · A/Director General, Science Programs, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
    Advocacy related to university engagement in Canadian priorities in artificial intelligence, data systems and related computing science and energy subjects, including but not limited to specific calls for proposals. Read more

    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.

    Official report

  • University of Alberta
    • James Rourke · Policy and Operations Advisor, National Defence (DND)
    Advocacy for university initiatives related to Canadian priorities across the defence spectrum, including initiatives relevant to both Defence and Veterans' Affairs, among other federal departments. Read more

    Official report

  • University of Alberta
    • Andrew Myles · Director General, Nanotechnology, National Research Council (NRC)
    • Peter Mason · Director General, National Research Council (NRC)
    Advocacy for university initiatives related to Canadian priorities across the defence spectrum, including initiatives relevant to both Defence and Veterans' Affairs, among other federal departments. Read more

    Official report

  • University of Alberta
    Advocacy related to university engagement in Canadian priorities in artificial intelligence, data systems and related computing science and energy subjects, including but not limited to specific calls for proposals. Read more

    Discussions regarding research and development initiatives and federal support related to energy and environment, and climate change research, innovation, commercialization, talent and knowledge mobilization.

    Official report

  • University of Alberta
    Advocacy related to university engagement in Canadian priorities in artificial intelligence, data systems and related computing science and energy subjects, including but not limited to specific calls for proposals. Read more

    Advocacy for university initiatives related to Canadian priorities across the defence spectrum, including initiatives relevant to both Defence and Veterans' Affairs, among other federal departments.

    Official report

  • University of Alberta
    • Karim Bardeesy · Member of Parliament
    • Chase Knight · Parliamentary Affairs Advisor & Parliamentary Secretary Assistant, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
    Advocacy to advance Canadian leadership in priority areas to support world class research, talent attraction and retention, and knowledge mobilization. Read more

    Advocacy related to university engagement in Canadian priorities in artificial intelligence, data systems and related computing science and energy subjects, including but not limited to specific calls for proposals.

    Advocacy to enhance support for university research mobilization and commercialization activities.

    Advocacy for university initiatives related to Canadian priorities across the defence spectrum, including initiatives relevant to both Defence and Veterans' Affairs, among other federal departments.

    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.

    Official report

  • University of Alberta
    Advocacy for university initiatives related to Canadian priorities across the defence spectrum, including initiatives relevant to both Defence and Veterans' Affairs, among other federal departments. Read more

    Advocacy to advance Canadian leadership in priority areas to support world class research, talent attraction and retention, and knowledge mobilization.

    Official report

  • University of Alberta
    • Amelie Gauthier · Policy Advisor, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
    • Bryan Dalphy · Deputy Director, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
    • Claudia Lapre · Advisor, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
    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. Read more

    Official report

  • University of Alberta
    • Paula Simons · Senator, Senate of Canada
    Advocacy related to university engagement in Canadian priorities in artificial intelligence, data systems and related computing science and energy subjects, including but not limited to specific calls for proposals. Read more

    Advocacy to enhance support for university research mobilization and commercialization activities.

    Advocacy to advance Canadian leadership in priority areas to support world class research, talent attraction and retention, and knowledge mobilization.

    Official report

  • University of Alberta
    Advocacy for university initiatives related to Canadian priorities across the defence spectrum, including initiatives relevant to both Defence and Veterans' Affairs, among other federal departments. Read more

    Official report

From the Office of the Commissioner of Lobbying's open data, published November 5, 2026. Reports cover oral, arranged meetings with designated public office holders since November 22, 2021; lobbyists file them by the 15th of the following month. Names of MPs are matched to the current House of Commons, and bills are linked when the lobbyist's own description makes clear which bill it means. Contains information licensed under the Open Data Licence Agreement — Office of the Commissioner of Lobbying. Licence. PolitiKit is independent and is not endorsed by the Commissioner of Lobbying.