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Lobbying by The University of British Columbia: its registrations, its lobbyists, the bills it has named and every meeting it has reported with federal office holders since November 2021.

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Organization

The University of British Columbia

Meetings this Parliament
106
With MPs
32
Since Nov 2021
303
Active registrations
1

Most recent reported meeting: Sep 25, 2026.

Registrations in effect

In-house (organization) In effect since Sep 29, 2026 Receives government funding

Filed by Benoit-Antoine Bacon, President

Lobbyists

  • Benoit-Antoine Bacon · President
  • Eerik Ilves · Senior Director, Government Relations
  • Hubert Lai · University Counsel
  • Kelsi Wall · Senior Advisor, Government Relations
  • Lesley Cormack · Deputy Vice-Chancellor and Principal
  • Lisa Goodman · Government Relations Officer
  • Melanie Stewart · Vice-President, External Relations
  • Peter Zandstra · Vice President, Research and Innovation
  • Suzie Currie · Vice Principal and Associate Vice-President, Research and Innovation

Institutions they may lobby: Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC), Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC), Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA), Canada Foundation for Innovation, Canada Infrastructure Bank, Canada Revenue Agency (CRA), Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA), Canadian Heritage (PCH), Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR), Communications Security Establishment Canada (CSEC), Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada (CIRNAC), Elections Canada, Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC), Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC), Finance Canada (FIN), Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO), Global Affairs Canada (GAC), Health Canada (HC), House of Commons, Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada (HICC), Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), Impact Assessment Agency of Canada (IAAC), Indigenous Services Canada (ISC), Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED), National Defence (DND), National Research Council (NRC), Natural Resources Canada (NRCan), Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC), Office of the Information Commissioner of Canada (OIC), Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada (OPC), Pacific Economic Development Canada (PacifiCan), Parks Canada (PC), Prime Minister's Office (PMO), Privy Council Office (PCO), Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC), Public Safety Canada (PS), Public Service Commission of Canada (PSC), Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC), Senate of Canada, Service Canada (ServCan), Shared Services Canada (SSC), Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC), Statistics Canada (StatCan), Transport Canada (TC), Treasury Board Of Canada Secretariat (TBS), Veterans Affairs Canada (VAC), Women and Gender Equality (WAGE)

What they're lobbying on (7)
  • 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 to secure federal support to develop and upgrade university infrastructure, including but not limited to research and learning facilities, digital infrastructure, and transit infrastructure.
  • Advocacy to increase support for university research, including research funding and granting programs administered by the tri-agencies (SSHRC, NSERC and CIHR) and other departments and agencies.
  • Advocacy to improve immigration policies and programs for university students, faculty and staff.
  • 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.
  • Advocacy to enhance support for university research mobilization and commercialization activities.
  • Advocacy to enhance 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.

Registration 940086-13463-69. Look it up in the official Registry

Reported meetings

Spreadsheet

Filed by Benoit-Antoine Bacon (200), Deborah Buszard (68), Santa Ono (35).

  • Reported by Benoit-Antoine Bacon · In-house (organization)

    • Yash Nanda · Senior Policy Advisor, Prime Minister's Office (PMO)
    • Alyth Roos · Special Assistant, Policy, Prime Minister's Office (PMO)
    Advocacy to improve immigration policies and programs for university students, faculty and staff. Read more

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

    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 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.

    Official report

  • Reported by Benoit-Antoine Bacon · In-house (organization)

    • Taleeb Noormohamed · Member of Parliament
    • Benjamin Ebadi · Regional Advisor, West and North, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
    • Anushka Kurian · Senior Policy Advisor, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
    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. Read more

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

    Advocacy to enhance 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.

    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

  • Reported by Benoit-Antoine Bacon · In-house (organization)

    • Hilary Hendriks · Senior Policy Advisor, National Defence (DND)
    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 to enhance support for university research mobilization and commercialization activities.

    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.

    Official report

  • Reported by Benoit-Antoine Bacon · In-house (organization)

    • Nipun Vats · Assistant Deputy Minister, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
    Advocacy to enhance support for university research mobilization and commercialization activities. 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

  • Reported by Benoit-Antoine Bacon · In-house (organization)

    • Gregor Robertson · Minister of Housing, Infrastructure and Communities, Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada (HICC)
    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. Read more

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

    Official report

  • Reported by Benoit-Antoine Bacon · In-house (organization)

    • Naina Sloan · President, Pacific Economic Development Canada (PacifiCan)
    • Trevor Todd · Director General, Business Growth and Competitiveness, Pacific Economic Development Canada (PacifiCan)
    • Shanley Matthews · Director, Advocacy, Pacific Economic Development Canada (PacifiCan)
    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 to secure federal support to develop and upgrade university infrastructure, including but not limited to research and learning facilities, digital infrastructure, and transit infrastructure.

    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.

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

    Official report

  • Reported by Benoit-Antoine Bacon · In-house (organization)

    • Evan Solomon · Minister of Artificial Intelligence & Digital Innovation, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
    • Taleeb Noormohamed · Member of Parliament
    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. Read more

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

    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

  • Reported by Benoit-Antoine Bacon · In-house (organization)

    • Nipun Vats · Assistant Deputy Minister, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
    Advocacy to enhance support for university research mobilization and commercialization activities. 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.

    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.

    Official report

  • Reported by Benoit-Antoine Bacon · In-house (organization)

    • Yuen Pau Woo · Senator, Senate of Canada
    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. Read more

    Official report

  • Reported by Benoit-Antoine Bacon · In-house (organization)

    • Paul Hébert · President, Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR)
    • Alejandro Adem · President, Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC)
    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. Read more

    Advocacy to increase support for university research, including research funding and granting programs administered by the tri-agencies (SSHRC, NSERC and CIHR) and other departments and agencies.

    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.

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

    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

  • Reported by Benoit-Antoine Bacon · In-house (organization)

    • Baltej Dhillon · Senator, Senate of Canada
    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. Read more

    Advocacy to improve immigration policies and programs for university students, faculty and staff.

    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.

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

    Official report

  • Reported by Benoit-Antoine Bacon · In-house (organization)

    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. Read more

    Official report

  • Reported by Benoit-Antoine Bacon · In-house (organization)

    • Mona Nemer · Chief Science Advisor, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
    Advocacy to increase support for university research, including research funding and granting programs administered by the tri-agencies (SSHRC, NSERC and CIHR) and other departments and agencies. Read more

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

    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 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.

    Official report

  • Reported by Benoit-Antoine Bacon · In-house (organization)

    • Naina Sloan · President, Pacific Economic Development Canada (PacifiCan)
    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 to secure federal support to develop and upgrade university infrastructure, including but not limited to research and learning facilities, digital infrastructure, and transit infrastructure.

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

    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.

    Official report

  • Reported by Benoit-Antoine Bacon · In-house (organization)

    • Michael Wright · Commander of the Canadian Army, National Defence (DND)
    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 to enhance support for university research mobilization and commercialization activities.

    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.

    Official report

  • Reported by Benoit-Antoine Bacon · In-house (organization)

    Advocacy to increase support for university research, including research funding and granting programs administered by the tri-agencies (SSHRC, NSERC and CIHR) and other departments and agencies. Read more

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

    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.

    Official report

  • Reported by Benoit-Antoine Bacon · In-house (organization)

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

    Advocacy to increase support for university research, including research funding and granting programs administered by the tri-agencies (SSHRC, NSERC and CIHR) and other departments and agencies.

    Official report

  • Reported by Benoit-Antoine Bacon · In-house (organization)

    • Paul Moen · Chief of Staff for Mélanie Joly, Minister of Industry, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
    Advocacy to enhance support for university research mobilization and commercialization activities. 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.

    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.

    Official report

  • Reported by Benoit-Antoine Bacon · In-house (organization)

    and 10 more
    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. Read more

    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.

    Official report

  • Reported by Benoit-Antoine Bacon · In-house (organization)

    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. Read more

    Official report

  • Reported by Benoit-Antoine Bacon · In-house (organization)

    • Mélanie Joly · Minister of Industry, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
    • Gregor Robertson · Minister of Housing, Infrastructure and Communities, Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada (HICC)
    • Jill McKnight · Minister of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Affairs Canada (VAC)
    • Jake Sawatzky · Member of Parliament
    and 2 more
    • Zoe Royer · Member of Parliament
    • Jonathan Wilkinson · Member of Parliament, House of Commons
    Advocacy to enhance support for university research mobilization and commercialization activities. 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

  • Reported by Benoit-Antoine Bacon · In-house (organization)

    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. Read more

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

    Advocacy to improve immigration policies and programs for university students, faculty and staff.

    Official report

  • Reported by Benoit-Antoine Bacon · In-house (organization)

    • Wade Grant · Member of Parliament
    • Gregor Robertson · Minister of Housing, Infrastructure and Communities, Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada (HICC)
    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 to enhance 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 improve immigration policies and programs for university students, faculty and staff.

    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.

    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.

    Official report

  • Reported by Benoit-Antoine Bacon · In-house (organization)

    • Jaspinder Komal · Assistant Deputy Minister, National Defence (DND)
    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 to secure federal support to develop and upgrade university infrastructure, including but not limited to research and learning facilities, digital infrastructure, and transit infrastructure.

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

    Advocacy to increase support for university research, including research funding and granting programs administered by the tri-agencies (SSHRC, NSERC and CIHR) and other departments and agencies.

    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.

    Official report

  • Reported by Benoit-Antoine Bacon · In-house (organization)

    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. Read more

    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.

    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.