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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.

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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.

Registrations in effect

In-house (organization) In effect since May 25, 2026 Receives government funding

Filed by Dr. Michael Benarroch, President and Vice-Chancellor

Lobbyists

  • 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)
  • 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

Spreadsheet

  • Reported by Dr. Michael Benarroch · In-house (organization)

    Aboriginal Affairs

    Official report

  • Reported by Dr. Michael Benarroch · In-house (organization)

    • Tristan Landry · Deputy Director, Canadian Heritage (PCH)

    Aboriginal Affairs

    Official report

  • Reported by Dr. Michael Benarroch · In-house (organization)

    • Sean Barr · Assistant Deputy Minister, Prairies Economic Development Canada (PrairiesCan)

    Economic Development

    Official report

  • Reported by Dr. Michael Benarroch · In-house (organization)

    • Patrick Ballay · Acting Director, Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada (CIRNAC)

    Aboriginal Affairs

    Official report

  • Reported by Dr. Michael Benarroch · In-house (organization)

    • 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)

    Economic DevelopmentResearch and Development

    Official report

  • Reported by Dr. Michael Benarroch · In-house (organization)

    • Dan Vandal · Member of Parliament, House of Commons

    ClimateEconomic Development

    Official report

  • Reported by Dr. Michael Benarroch · In-house (organization)

    • Patrick Ballay · Acting Director, Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada (CIRNAC)

    Aboriginal Affairs

    Official report

  • Reported by Dr. Michael Benarroch · In-house (organization)

    • Laurie Howe · Head Research Operations Resolution & Partnerships, Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada (CIRNAC)

    Aboriginal Affairs

    Official report

  • Reported by Dr. Michael Benarroch · In-house (organization)

    • Alexandre Cote · Regional Director & Senior Trade Commissionner, Global Affairs Canada (GAC)

    HealthInternational DevelopmentInternational Relations

    Official report

  • Reported by Dr. Michael Benarroch · In-house (organization)

    • Johanna Smith · Director General, Library and Archives Canada (LAC)

    Aboriginal Affairs

    Official report

  • Reported by Dr. Michael Benarroch · In-house (organization)

    • Kristi Carin · Director General, Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada (CIRNAC)

    Aboriginal Affairs

    Official report

  • Reported by Dr. Michael Benarroch · In-house (organization)

    • Kristi Carin · Director General, Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada (CIRNAC)

    Aboriginal Affairs

    Official report

  • Reported by Dr. Michael Benarroch · In-house (organization)

    • John Hannaford · Clerk of the Privy Council and Secretary to the Cabinet, House of Commons

    Education

    Official report

  • Reported by Dr. Michael Benarroch · In-house (organization)

    • Mathieu Turgeon-Pelchat · Senior Project Officer, Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
    • Victor Alhassan · Physical Science Geospatial Specialist, Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)

    Research and Development

    Official report

  • Reported by Dr. Michael Benarroch · In-house (organization)

    • Mary Allin · Director General, Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada (CIRNAC)
    • Laurie Howe · Head Research Operations Resolution & Partnerships, Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada (CIRNAC)

    Aboriginal Affairs

    Official report

  • Reported by Dr. Michael Benarroch · In-house (organization)

    • Kristi Carin · Director General, Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada (CIRNAC)

    Aboriginal Affairs

    Official report

  • Reported by Dr. Michael Benarroch · In-house (organization)

    • Kristina Lillico · Director General, Library and Archives Canada (LAC)

    Aboriginal Affairs

    Official report

  • Reported by Dr. Michael Benarroch · In-house (organization)

    • Johanna Smith · Director General, Library and Archives Canada (LAC)

    Aboriginal Affairs

    Official report

  • Reported by Dr. Michael Benarroch · In-house (organization)

    • Melanie Kwong · Director General, Canadian Heritage (PCH)

    Aboriginal Affairs

    Official report

  • Reported by Dr. Michael Benarroch · In-house (organization)

    • Andrea Mugny · Committees Directorate, Senate of Canada

    Aboriginal Affairs

    Official report

  • Reported by Dr. Michael Benarroch · In-house (organization)

    • Kristi Carin · Director General, Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada (CIRNAC)

    Aboriginal Affairs

    Official report

  • Reported by Dr. Michael Benarroch · In-house (organization)

    • Laurie Howe · Head Research Operations Resolution & Partnerships, Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada (CIRNAC)

    Aboriginal Affairs

    Official report

  • Reported by Dr. Michael Benarroch · In-house (organization)

    • Patrick Ballay · Acting Director, Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada (CIRNAC)

    Aboriginal Affairs

    Official report

  • Reported by Dr. Michael Benarroch · In-house (organization)

    • Anthony Rota · Speaker, Member of Parliament, House of Commons

    Aboriginal AffairsEducation

    Official report

  • Reported by Dr. Michael Benarroch · In-house (organization)

    • Kristi Carin · Director General, Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada (CIRNAC)

    Aboriginal Affairs

    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.