Organization
University of Manitoba
- Meetings this Parliament
- 138
- With MPs
- 47
- Since Nov 2021
- 487
- Active registrations
- 1
Most recent reported meeting: Sep 28, 2026.
Lobbying by University of Manitoba: 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 May 25, 2026 Receives government funding
Filed by Dr. Michael Benarroch, President and Vice-Chancellor
Lobbyists
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B. Mario Pinto · Vice President (Research and International)
Former designated public office holder
Formerly President, Executive, Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council (2014–2018)
- Anastasia Kelekis Cholakis · Dean, Dr. Gerald Niznick College of Dentistry, Rady Faculty of Health Sciences
- Brian Mark · Dean, Faculty of Science
- Conor Lloyd · Executive Director, Government and Community Relations
- Deepa Sankaran · Director, Office of Research Security
- Diane Hiebert-Murphy · Provost and Vice-President (Academic)
- Hans-Joachim Wieden · Associate Vice-President (Partnership, Knowledge Mobilisation and Innovation)
- Michael Benarroch · President and Vice-Chancellor
- Nazim Cicek · Dean, Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences
- Nick Sears · Government and Community Relations Officer
- Peter Nickerson · Dean, Rady Faculty of Health Sciences
- Raman Dhaliwal · Associate Vice-President (Admin)
- Raymond Frogner · Head of Archives (National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation)
- Ruth Shead · Executive Director, Indigenous Engagement and Communications
- Stephanie Scott · Executive Director (National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation) & Associate Vice-President
- Todd Duhamel · Associate Vice-President (Indigenous)
Institutions they may lobby: Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC), Canada Foundation for Innovation, Canadian Heritage (PCH), Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR), Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada (CIRNAC), 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), Indigenous Services Canada (ISC), Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED), Library and Archives Canada (LAC), National Defence (DND), National Research Council (NRC), Natural Resources Canada (NRCan), Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC), Parks Canada (PC), Prairies Economic Development Canada (PrairiesCan), Prime Minister's Office (PMO), Privy Council Office (PCO), Senate of Canada, Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC), Transport Canada (TC)
What they're lobbying on (11)Hide details
- Information sharing related to Canada’s defence policy and the opportunities for leveraging existing resourcing at UM. Advocacy for dual-use proposals.
- 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 the high arctic.
- Information sharing regarding UM’s research strengths and capacity to assist the Government of Canada.
- Information sharing on research and innovation opportunities/capacity including facilities and research focus areas. Information sharing and collaboration related to northern and arctic food security.
- Information sharing on UM’s research strengths in designing resilient all-weather roads and rail-line relocations that improve northern connectivity while minimizing impacts on local wildlife and traditional ways of life.
- Information sharing and advocacy for support regarding UM’s work with Indigenous communities to increase access and opportunities for Indigenous learners in Manitoba.
- Advocacy of proposals related to the Build Strong Communities Fund.
- Advocacy for federal, long-term solution to address challenges experienced by dental college and clinic since the onset of the Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDPC).
- Advocacy for changes to immigration policy limiting the number of international students Canada accepts, and advocacy to address the consequences of Canada’s diminished international reputation.
- 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.
- 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.
Registration 946522-220501-73. Look it up in the official Registry
Reported meetings
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Reported by Dr. Michael Benarroch · In-house (organization)
- Sarah Sloan · Senior Policy Analyst, National Research Council (NRC)
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
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Reported by Dr. Michael Benarroch · In-house (organization)
- Ravi Singh · Director, National Defence (DND)
- James Rothwell · Senior Policy Advisor, National Defence (DND)
Information sharing related to Canada’s defence policy and the opportunities for leveraging existing resourcing at UM. Advocacy for dual-use proposals.
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Reported by Dr. Michael Benarroch · In-house (organization)
- Joanne Wilkinson · Indigenous Relations Officer, Privy Council Office (PCO)
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
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Reported by Dr. Michael Benarroch · In-house (organization)
- Nipun Vats · Assistant Deputy Minister, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
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 Canada’s defence policy and the opportunities for leveraging existing resourcing at UM. Advocacy for dual-use proposals.
Information sharing regarding UM’s research strengths and capacity to assist the Government of Canada.
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Reported by Dr. Michael Benarroch · In-house (organization)
- Mandy Gull-Masty · Minister, 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
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Reported by Dr. Michael Benarroch · In-house (organization)
- Brian Francis · Senator, Senate of Canada
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
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Reported by Dr. Michael Benarroch · In-house (organization)
- Cheryl Cardinal · Director, Strategic Initiatives and Indigenous Equity, Finance Canada (FIN)
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
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Reported by Dr. Michael Benarroch · In-house (organization)
- Virginia Mearns · Ambassador, Global Affairs Canada (GAC)
- Brad Havixbeck · Deputy Director, Global Affairs Canada (GAC)
Information sharing related to Canada’s defence policy and the opportunities for leveraging existing resourcing at UM. Advocacy for dual-use proposals. Read more
Information sharing regarding UM’s research strengths and capacity to assist the Government of Canada.
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Reported by Dr. Michael Benarroch · In-house (organization)
- Claudia Fournier · Deputy Director, 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
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Reported by Dr. Michael Benarroch · In-house (organization)
- Claudia Fournier · Deputy Director, 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
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Reported by Dr. Michael Benarroch · In-house (organization)
- Marc Miller · Minister of Canadian Identity and Culture, 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
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Reported by Dr. Michael Benarroch · In-house (organization)
- Ben Carr · Member of Parliament
Information sharing on research and innovation opportunities/capacity including facilities and research focus areas. Information sharing and collaboration related to northern and arctic food security. Read more
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Reported by Dr. Michael Benarroch · In-house (organization)
- Alejandro Adem · President, Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC)
Information sharing regarding UM’s research strengths and capacity to assist the Government of Canada. 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.
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Reported by Dr. Michael Benarroch · In-house (organization)
- Gil Garcia · Senior Business Officer, Prairies Economic Development Canada (PrairiesCan)
- Ilona Niemczyk · Senior Business 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
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Reported by Dr. Michael Benarroch · In-house (organization)
- Paul Hébert · President, Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR)
Information sharing regarding UM’s research strengths and capacity to assist the Government of Canada. 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.
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Reported by Dr. Michael Benarroch · In-house (organization)
- Tara Lapointe · Vice-President, Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC)
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
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Reported by Dr. Michael Benarroch · In-house (organization)
- Jeff Legault · Senior Policy Advisor, 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
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Reported by Dr. Michael Benarroch · In-house (organization)
- Terry Duguid · Member of Parliament
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
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Reported by Dr. Michael Benarroch · In-house (organization)
- Cori Krut · Senior Business Officer, Prairies Economic Development Canada (PrairiesCan)
Information sharing on research and innovation opportunities/capacity including facilities and research focus areas. Information sharing and collaboration related to northern and arctic food security. Read more
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Reported by Dr. Michael Benarroch · In-house (organization)
- Terry Duguid · Member of Parliament
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
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Reported by Dr. Michael Benarroch · In-house (organization)
- Terry Duguid · Member of Parliament
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 on research and innovation opportunities/capacity including facilities and research focus areas. Information sharing and collaboration related to northern and arctic food security.
Information sharing on UM’s research strengths in designing resilient all-weather roads and rail-line relocations that improve northern connectivity while minimizing impacts on local wildlife and traditional ways of life.
Information sharing regarding UM’s research strengths and capacity to assist the Government of Canada.
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Reported by Dr. Michael Benarroch · In-house (organization)
- Rebecca Chartrand · Minister of Northern and Arctic Affairs and Canadian and Northern Economic Development Agency, 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 the high arctic. Read more
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Reported by Dr. Michael Benarroch · In-house (organization)
- 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
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Reported by Dr. Michael Benarroch · In-house (organization)
- Ryan Turnbull · Member of Parliament
- Doug Eyolfson · Member of Parliament
- Quinn Ferris · Regional Advisor, Finance Canada (FIN)
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
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Reported by Dr. Michael Benarroch · In-house (organization)
- Nakita Samin · Evaluation Analyst, 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
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.