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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
    • Erika Sampson · Program Officer, Parks Canada (PC)
    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
    • 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
    • Marjorie Michel · Minister, Health Canada (HC)
    • Jaeda Schilke · Regional Advisor, Health Canada (HC)
    Information sharing regarding UM’s work with Indigenous communities to increase access and opportunities for Indigenous learners in Manitoba. Advocacy for financial support for access programs, learning hubs and programs which allows for increased Indigenous participation in post-secondary education. Read more

    Official report

  • University of Manitoba
    • Diane Gray · Deputy Minister, Prairies Economic Development Canada (PrairiesCan)
    • Sean Barr · Assistant Deputy Minister, Prairies Economic Development Canada (PrairiesCan)
    • Nathalie Leroux · Director General, Prairies Economic Development Canada (PrairiesCan)
    • Sana Mahboob · Senior Communications 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

    Official report

    • Erika Sampson · Program Officer, Parks Canada (PC)
    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

  • 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

    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.

    Official report

    • 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.

    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
    • Harpreet Kochhar · Deputy Minister, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC)
    Advocacy for changes to immigration policy limiting the number of international students Canada accepts. Information sharing on negative impacts of policy and complications from the Provincial Attestation Letter process Advocacy to address consequences of Canada’s diminished reputation internationally. Read more

    Official report

  • University of Manitoba
    • Kristi Carin · Director General, 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
    • Maryse Laflamme · Director General, 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
    • Annie Lafond · Deputy Director General, 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

    • Boris Stipernitz · Director, Library and Archives Canada (LAC)
    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

    • Diane Gray · Deputy Minister, Prairies Economic Development Canada (PrairiesCan)
    • Chris Minaker · Director of Policy and Stakeholder Relations, Prairies Economic Development Canada (PrairiesCan)
    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

    • Nipun Vats · Assistant Deputy Minister, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
    Information sharing on opportunities for collaboration in the agriculture sector. Advocacy for supports for fostering impactful agriculture research.

    Official report

  • University of Manitoba
    • Todd Lewis · Senator, Senate of Canada
    • Mary Robinson · Senator, Senate of Canada
    • Robert Black · Senator, Senate of Canada
    Information sharing on opportunities for collaboration in the agriculture sector. Advocacy for supports for fostering impactful agriculture research.

    Official report

  • University of Manitoba
    • Andrew Goldstein · Associate Assistant Deputy Minister, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
    Information sharing on opportunities for collaboration in the agriculture sector. Advocacy for supports for fostering impactful agriculture research.

    Official report

  • University of Manitoba
    • Kristi Carin · Director General, 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
    • Kristi Carin · Director General, Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada (CIRNAC)
    Advocacy for improvements to student supports, including but not limited to Canada Student Grants and Loans, the Canada Graduate Scholarship Program, supports for Indigenous students, and work-integrated learning programs. Read more

    Official report

  • University of Manitoba
    • Karissa Smith · Policy Analyst, Prairies Economic Development Canada (PrairiesCan)
    • Jeff Legault · Senior Policy Advisor, Prairies Economic Development Canada (PrairiesCan)
    Advocacy for that federal legislation, regulations, policies or programs are aligned to meet the needs of the University as well as the students, researchers, faculty members and staff which such legislation would impact. Read more

    Advocacy for improvements to student supports, including but not limited to Canada Student Grants and Loans, the Canada Graduate Scholarship Program, supports for Indigenous students, and work-integrated learning programs.

    Advocacy to boost support for university research innovation, investments, and international programs.

    Support for university infrastructure, including research and learning facilities, technology resources, and sustainable campus infrastructure.

    Official report

  • University of Manitoba
    • Patricia-Anne Coté · Sr. Director, Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada (CIRNAC)
    Advocacy for improvements to student supports, including but not limited to Canada Student Grants and Loans, the Canada Graduate Scholarship Program, supports for Indigenous students, and work-integrated learning programs. Read more

    Advocacy for that federal legislation, regulations, policies or programs are aligned to meet the needs of the University as well as the students, researchers, faculty members and staff which such legislation would impact.

    Official report

  • University of Manitoba
    • Annie Lafond · Deputy Director General, Canadian Heritage (PCH)
    Advocacy to boost support for university research innovation, investments, and international programs. Read more

    Advocacy for improvements to student supports, including but not limited to Canada Student Grants and Loans, the Canada Graduate Scholarship Program, supports for Indigenous students, and work-integrated learning programs.

    Official report

    • Kristi Carin · Director General, Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada (CIRNAC)
    Advocacy for improvements to student supports, including but not limited to Canada Student Grants and Loans, the Canada Graduate Scholarship Program, supports for Indigenous students, and work-integrated learning programs. Read more

    Advocacy to boost support for university research innovation, investments, and international programs.

    Official report

    • Nuha Maisonneuve · Senior program officer, Indigenous Services Canada (ISC)
    Advocacy for improvements to student supports, including but not limited to Canada Student Grants and Loans, the Canada Graduate Scholarship Program, supports for Indigenous students, and work-integrated learning programs. Read more

    Advocacy to boost support for university research innovation, investments, and international programs.

    Official report

    • Annie Lafond · Deputy Director General, Canadian Heritage (PCH)
    Advocacy for improvements to student supports, including but not limited to Canada Student Grants and Loans, the Canada Graduate Scholarship Program, supports for Indigenous students, and work-integrated learning programs. Read more

    Advocacy for that federal legislation, regulations, policies or programs are aligned to meet the needs of the University as well as the students, researchers, faculty members and staff which such legislation would impact.

    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.