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.
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.
← LobbyingRegistrations 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)Hide details
- 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
SpreadsheetFiled by Benoit-Antoine Bacon (200), Deborah Buszard (68), Santa Ono (35).
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Reported by Benoit-Antoine Bacon · In-house (organization)
- Lawrence Hanson · Deputy Minister, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
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
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.
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Reported by Benoit-Antoine Bacon · In-house (organization)
- Soyoung Park · Assistant Deputy Minister, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC)
Advocacy to improve immigration policies and programs for university students, faculty and staff. 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.
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Reported by Benoit-Antoine Bacon · In-house (organization)
- Francis Bilodeau · Associate 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 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.
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Reported by Benoit-Antoine Bacon · In-house (organization)
- Paul Hébert · President, Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR)
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.
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Reported by Benoit-Antoine Bacon · In-house (organization)
- Ibrahim Yimer · Vice-President, Transportation and Manufacturing, National Research Council (NRC)
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.
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Reported by Benoit-Antoine Bacon · In-house (organization)
- Jaspinder Komal · Assistant Deputy Minister, National Defence (DND)
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.
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Reported by Benoit-Antoine Bacon · In-house (organization)
- Tracy Gray · Member of Parliament, House of Commons
Advocacy to enhance support for university research mobilization and commercialization activities. 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.
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Reported by Benoit-Antoine Bacon · In-house (organization)
- Suzy McDonald · Associate Deputy Minister of Finance, Finance Canada (FIN)
- Samuel Millar · Assistant Deputy Minister, Finance Canada (FIN)
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
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Reported by Benoit-Antoine Bacon · In-house (organization)
- Philip Jennings · Deputy Minister, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
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.
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.
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Reported by Benoit-Antoine Bacon · In-house (organization)
- Mark Schaan · Deputy Secretary to the Cabinet (Artificial Intelligence), Privy Council Office (PCO)
- Jordan Zed · Senior Assistant Secretary to the Cabinet (Artificial Intelligence), Privy Council Office (PCO)
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
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.
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Reported by Benoit-Antoine Bacon · In-house (organization)
- Youmy Han · Deputy Chief of Staff, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC)
Advocacy to improve immigration policies and programs for university students, faculty and staff.
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Reported by Benoit-Antoine Bacon · In-house (organization)
- Nipun Vats · Assistant Deputy Minister, 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 secure federal support to develop and upgrade university infrastructure, including but not limited to research and learning facilities, digital infrastructure, and transit infrastructure.
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 enhance support for university research mobilization and commercialization activities.
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Reported by Benoit-Antoine Bacon · In-house (organization)
- Kirsty Duncan · Member of Parliament, House of Commons
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.
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.
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Reported by Benoit-Antoine Bacon · In-house (organization)
- Naina Sloan · Acting President, Pacific Economic Development Canada (PacifiCan)
- Trevor Todd · Director, Ecosystems and Entrepreneurship, Pacific Economic Development Canada (PacifiCan)
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.
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.
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Reported by Benoit-Antoine Bacon · In-house (organization)
- Matthew O'Connell · Policy Advisor, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
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.
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 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.
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Reported by Benoit-Antoine Bacon · In-house (organization)
- Jessica La Forge · BC Regional Advisor, Finance Canada (FIN)
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 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 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.
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Reported by Benoit-Antoine Bacon · In-house (organization)
- Matt Jeneroux · Member of Parliament
Advocacy to improve immigration policies and programs for university students, faculty and staff. 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 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.
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Reported by Benoit-Antoine Bacon · In-house (organization)
- Marc Fortin · Vice-President, Research Grants and Scholarships Directorate, Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC)
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
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Reported by Benoit-Antoine Bacon · In-house (organization)
- Sarah MacDonald · Senior Policy Advisor, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
- Lisa Xie · Regional Advisor, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
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 improve immigration policies and programs for university students, faculty and staff.
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.
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 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 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.
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Reported by Benoit-Antoine Bacon · In-house (organization)
- Shannon Quinn · Secretary General, National Research Council (NRC)
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
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.
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Reported by Benoit-Antoine Bacon · In-house (organization)
- Marc D'Iorio · Assistant Deputy Minister - Science and Technology, Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)
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 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.
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Reported by Benoit-Antoine Bacon · In-house (organization)
- Frank Des Rosiers · Assistant Deputy Minister, Strategic Policy and Innovation, Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
- Ranjana Sharma · Chief Scientist, Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
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.
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Reported by Benoit-Antoine Bacon · In-house (organization)
- Nipun Vats · Assistant Deputy Minister, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
- Michelle Gravelle · Director General, Science Programs and Partnerships, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
- Sheila Kennedy · A/Director, Digital Research Infrastructure Strategy, 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 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 secure federal support to develop and upgrade university infrastructure, including but not limited to research and learning facilities, digital infrastructure, and transit infrastructure.
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Reported by Benoit-Antoine Bacon · In-house (organization)
- Mark Schaan · Deputy Secretary to the Cabinet (Artificial Intelligence), Privy Council Office (PCO)
- Jordan Zed · Senior Assistant Secretary to the Cabinet (Artificial Intelligence), Privy Council Office (PCO)
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
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 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.
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Reported by Benoit-Antoine Bacon · In-house (organization)
- Valerie Laflamme · Associate Vice-President, Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC)
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
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.
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.