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Dr. Michael Benarroch's lobbying: the registrations they file and every meeting they've reported since November 2021.

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Registrant (responsible officer)

Dr. Michael Benarroch

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
138
Since Nov 2021
487
Active registrations
1

Reported meetings

  • University of Manitoba
    • Rebecca Chartrand · Minister of Northern and Arctic Affairs and Canadian and Northern Economic Development Agency, Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada (CIRNAC)
    • Eamonn Carroll · Senior advisor, Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada (CIRNAC)
    • Jason Neepin · Advisor, Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada (CIRNAC)
    Information sharing related to opportunities for collaboration concerning development of Canada’s north, including the greater Churchill area. Advocacy for utilization of UM resources such as the Churchill Marine Observatory for Canada’s plans in Hudson’s Bay and surrounding area. Read more

    Information sharing related to Canada’s defence policy and the opportunities for leveraging existing resourcing at UM.

    Advocacy for funding increases to granting councils and research enabling agencies. Information sharing on UM research activity and how it can be a resource for government.

    Official report

  • University of Manitoba
    • Nipun Vats · Assistant Deputy Minister, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
    Advocacy for funding increases to granting councils and research enabling agencies. Information sharing on UM research activity and how it can be a resource for government. Read more

    Advocacy and information sharing on opportunities for fostering a collaborative and impactful innovation ecosystem that supports researchers, the institutions they represent, and commercialization of ideas and property.

    Official report

    • Nuha Maisonneuve · Senior Program Officer, Indigenous Services Canada (ISC)
    Support, advocacy and information sharing related to the mandate of the National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation’s ongoing activities. Accessing Government records and archives related to residential schools. Advocacy for support for annual events and programming. Read more

    Official report

    • Soha Samii · Regional Advisor for Western Canada, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
    Information sharing related to opportunities for collaboration concerning development of Canada’s north, including the greater Churchill area. Advocacy for utilization of UM resources such as the Churchill Marine Observatory for Canada’s plans in Hudson’s Bay and surrounding area. Read more

    Information sharing related to Canada’s defence policy and the opportunities for leveraging existing resourcing at UM.

    Advocacy and information sharing on opportunities for fostering a collaborative and impactful innovation ecosystem that supports researchers, the institutions they represent, and commercialization of ideas and property.

    Official report

    • Mélanie Joly · Minister of Industry and Minister responsible for Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
    • Soha Samii · Regional Advisor for Western Canada, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
    Information sharing related to opportunities for collaboration concerning development of Canada’s north, including the greater Churchill area. Advocacy for utilization of UM resources such as the Churchill Marine Observatory for Canada’s plans in Hudson’s Bay and surrounding area. Read more

    Information sharing related to Canada’s defence policy and the opportunities for leveraging existing resourcing at UM.

    Advocacy and information sharing on opportunities for fostering a collaborative and impactful innovation ecosystem that supports researchers, the institutions they represent, and commercialization of ideas and property.

    Official report

  • University of Manitoba
    • Isabelle Levesque · Manager, Public Safety Canada (PS)
    Advocacy and information sharing on opportunities for fostering a collaborative and impactful innovation ecosystem that supports researchers, the institutions they represent, and commercialization of ideas and property. Read more

    Official report

  • University of Manitoba
    • Darlene Bess · Assistant Deputy minister, Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada (CIRNAC)
    Support, advocacy and information sharing related to the mandate of the National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation’s ongoing activities. Accessing Government records and archives related to residential schools. Advocacy for support for annual events and programming. Read more

    Official report

  • University of Manitoba
    • Michael Urgolo · Senior Policy Advisor, Global Affairs Canada (GAC)
    Advocacy and information sharing on opportunities for fostering a collaborative and impactful innovation ecosystem that supports researchers, the institutions they represent, and commercialization of ideas and property. Read more

    Official report

  • University of Manitoba
    • Annie Lafond · Deputy Director General, Canadian Heritage (PCH)
    • Valerie Gapp · Acting Senior Manager, Canadian Heritage (PCH)
    Support, advocacy and information sharing related to the mandate of the National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation’s ongoing activities. Accessing Government records and archives related to residential schools. Advocacy for support for annual events and programming. Read more

    Official report

  • University of Manitoba
    • Ibrahim Yimer · Vice-President, National Research Council (NRC)
    • Eric Baril · Director General, Prairies Economic Development Canada (PrairiesCan)
    • Mouhab Meshreki · Director General, National Research Council (NRC)
    Information sharing related to Canada’s defence policy and the opportunities for leveraging existing resourcing at UM. Read more

    Information sharing related to opportunities for collaboration concerning development of Canada’s north, including the greater Churchill area. Advocacy for utilization of UM resources such as the Churchill Marine Observatory for Canada’s plans in Hudson’s Bay and surrounding area.

    Official report

  • University of Manitoba
    • Chris Minaker · Director of Policy and Stakeholder Relations, Prairies Economic Development Canada (PrairiesCan)
    • Lorna Roca · Regional Program Development Advisor, Prairies Economic Development Canada (PrairiesCan)
    Information sharing related to opportunities for collaboration concerning development of Canada’s north, including the greater Churchill area. Advocacy for utilization of UM resources such as the Churchill Marine Observatory for Canada’s plans in Hudson’s Bay and surrounding area. Read more

    Information sharing related to Canada’s defence policy and the opportunities for leveraging existing resourcing at UM.

    Official report

  • University of Manitoba
    • Gill Garcia · Senior Business Development Officer, Prairies Economic Development Canada (PrairiesCan)
    Advocacy and information sharing on opportunities for fostering a collaborative and impactful innovation ecosystem that supports researchers, the institutions they represent, and commercialization of ideas and property. Read more

    Official report

  • University of Manitoba
    • Quinn Ferris · Regional Advisor, Finance Canada (FIN)
    Advocacy and information sharing regarding the Canadian Dental Care Plan on ways to better integrate teaching and learning within the delivery of the program. Information sharing on impacts of the program in relation to Canada’s dental training colleges. Read more

    Official report

  • University of Manitoba
    • Jibril Hussein · Senior Policy Advisor, Health Canada (HC)
    • Jaeda Schilke · Regional Advisor, Health Canada (HC)
    Advocacy and information sharing regarding the Canadian Dental Care Plan on ways to better integrate teaching and learning within the delivery of the program. Information sharing on impacts of the program in relation to Canada’s dental training colleges. Read more

    Official report

  • University of Manitoba
    • Lindy VanAmburg · Director General, Health Canada (HC)
    • Sonia Le Bris · Director General, Health Canada (HC)
    • Lynne Rene de Cotret · Assistant Deputy Minister, Health Canada (HC)
    Advocacy and information sharing regarding the Canadian Dental Care Plan on ways to better integrate teaching and learning within the delivery of the program. Information sharing on impacts of the program in relation to Canada’s dental training colleges. Read more

    Official report

  • University of Manitoba
    Advocacy and information sharing regarding the Canadian Dental Care Plan on ways to better integrate teaching and learning within the delivery of the program. Information sharing on impacts of the program in relation to Canada’s dental training colleges. Read more

    Official report

    • Marilou McPhedran · Senator, Senate of Canada
    Advocacy and information sharing regarding the Canadian Dental Care Plan on ways to better integrate teaching and learning within the delivery of the program. Information sharing on impacts of the program in relation to Canada’s dental training colleges. Read more

    Official report

    • Mary Jane McCallum · Senator, Senate of Canada
    Advocacy and information sharing regarding the Canadian Dental Care Plan on ways to better integrate teaching and learning within the delivery of the program. Information sharing on impacts of the program in relation to Canada’s dental training colleges. Read more

    Official report

    • Burton Bailey · Member of Parliament
    • Jl Decosta · Director of Parliamentary Affairs, House of Commons
    Advocacy and information sharing regarding the Canadian Dental Care Plan on ways to better integrate teaching and learning within the delivery of the program. Information sharing on impacts of the program in relation to Canada’s dental training colleges. Read more

    Official report

    • Chris Minaker · Director of Policy and Stakeholder Relations, Prairies Economic Development Canada (PrairiesCan)
    Advocacy and information sharing on opportunities for fostering a collaborative and impactful innovation ecosystem that supports researchers, the institutions they represent, and commercialization of ideas and property. Read more

    Official report

    • Rebecca Chartrand · Minister of Northern and Arctic Affairs and Canadian and Northern Economic Development Agency, Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada (CIRNAC)
    • Terry Duguid · Member of Parliament
    Information sharing related to opportunities for collaboration concerning development of Canada’s north, including the greater Churchill area. Advocacy for utilization of UM resources such as the Churchill Marine Observatory for Canada’s plans in Hudson’s Bay and surrounding area. Read more

    Advocacy and information sharing on opportunities for fostering a collaborative and impactful innovation ecosystem that supports researchers, the institutions they represent, and commercialization of ideas and property.

    Official report

  • University of Manitoba
    • Michael Urgolo · Senior Policy Advisor, Global Affairs Canada (GAC)
    • Flavielle Morais · Program Manager, Global Affairs Canada (GAC)
    Advocacy and information sharing on opportunities for fostering a collaborative and impactful innovation ecosystem that supports researchers, the institutions they represent, and commercialization of ideas and property. Read more

    Official report

  • University of Manitoba
    • Diane Gray · Deputy Minister, Prairies Economic Development Canada (PrairiesCan)
    • Chris Minaker · Director of Policy and Stakeholder Relations, Prairies Economic Development Canada (PrairiesCan)
    Advocacy and information sharing on opportunities for fostering a collaborative and impactful innovation ecosystem that supports researchers, the institutions they represent, and commercialization of ideas and property. Read more

    Information sharing related to opportunities for collaboration concerning development of Canada’s north, including the greater Churchill area. Advocacy for utilization of UM resources such as the Churchill Marine Observatory for Canada’s plans in Hudson’s Bay and surrounding area.

    Information sharing related to Canada’s defence policy and the opportunities for leveraging existing resourcing at UM.

    Official report

  • University of Manitoba
    • Mark Fisher · President, Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)
    • Ute Holweger · Executive Director, Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)
    Information sharing related to opportunities for collaboration concerning development of Canada’s north, including the greater Churchill area. Advocacy for utilization of UM resources such as the Churchill Marine Observatory for Canada’s plans in Hudson’s Bay and surrounding area. Read more

    Advocacy for funding increases to granting councils and research enabling agencies. Information sharing on UM research activity and how it can be a resource for government.

    Advocacy and information sharing on opportunities for fostering a collaborative and impactful innovation ecosystem that supports researchers, the institutions they represent, and commercialization of ideas and property.

    Official report

  • University of Manitoba
    • Paul Halucha · Deputy Minister, Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada (HICC)
    Advocacy for reactivation of the Post-Secondary Institutions Strategic Investment Fund (SIF) to ensure campus has the requirements to meet the needs of students and the community. 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.