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)
- Rebecca Chartrand · Minister of Northern and Arctic Affairs and Canadian and Northern Economic Development Agency, Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada (CIRNAC)
- Eamonn Carroll · Senior advisor, Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada (CIRNAC)
- Jason Neepin · Advisor, 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 surrounding area. Read more
Information sharing related to Canada’s defence policy and the opportunities for leveraging existing resourcing at UM.
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.
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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 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.
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Reported by Dr. Michael Benarroch · In-house (organization)
- Nuha Maisonneuve · Senior Program Officer, 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)
- Soha Samii · Regional Advisor for Western Canada, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
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
Information sharing related to Canada’s defence policy and the opportunities for leveraging existing resourcing at UM.
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)
- Mélanie Joly · Minister of Industry and Minister responsible for Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
- Soha Samii · Regional Advisor for Western Canada, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
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
Information sharing related to Canada’s defence policy and the opportunities for leveraging existing resourcing at UM.
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)
- Isabelle Levesque · Manager, Public Safety Canada (PS)
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)
- 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
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Reported by Dr. Michael Benarroch · In-house (organization)
- Michael Urgolo · Senior Policy Advisor, Global Affairs Canada (GAC)
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)
- Annie Lafond · Deputy Director General, Canadian Heritage (PCH)
- Valerie Gapp · Acting Senior Manager, 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)
- Ibrahim Yimer · Vice-President, National Research Council (NRC)
- Eric Baril · Director General, Prairies Economic Development Canada (PrairiesCan)
- Mouhab Meshreki · Director General, National Research Council (NRC)
Information sharing related to Canada’s defence policy and the opportunities for leveraging existing resourcing at UM. 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.
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Reported by Dr. Michael Benarroch · In-house (organization)
- Chris Minaker · Director of Policy and Stakeholder Relations, Prairies Economic Development Canada (PrairiesCan)
- Lorna Roca · Regional Program Development 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
Information sharing related to Canada’s defence policy and the opportunities for leveraging existing resourcing at UM.
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Reported by Dr. Michael Benarroch · In-house (organization)
- Gill Garcia · Senior Business Development 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)
- Quinn Ferris · Regional Advisor, Finance Canada (FIN)
Advocacy and information sharing regarding the Canadian Dental Care Plan on ways to better integrate teaching and learning within the delivery of the program. Information sharing on impacts of the program in relation to Canada’s dental training colleges. Read more
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Reported by Dr. Michael Benarroch · In-house (organization)
- Jibril Hussein · Senior Policy Advisor, Health Canada (HC)
- Jaeda Schilke · Regional Advisor, Health Canada (HC)
Advocacy and information sharing regarding the Canadian Dental Care Plan on ways to better integrate teaching and learning within the delivery of the program. Information sharing on impacts of the program in relation to Canada’s dental training colleges. Read more
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Reported by Dr. Michael Benarroch · In-house (organization)
- Lindy VanAmburg · Director General, Health Canada (HC)
- Sonia Le Bris · Director General, Health Canada (HC)
- Lynne Rene de Cotret · Assistant Deputy Minister, Health Canada (HC)
Advocacy and information sharing regarding the Canadian Dental Care Plan on ways to better integrate teaching and learning within the delivery of the program. Information sharing on impacts of the program in relation to Canada’s dental training colleges. Read more
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Reported by Dr. Michael Benarroch · In-house (organization)
- Doug Eyolfson · Member of Parliament
Advocacy and information sharing regarding the Canadian Dental Care Plan on ways to better integrate teaching and learning within the delivery of the program. Information sharing on impacts of the program in relation to Canada’s dental training colleges. Read more
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Reported by Dr. Michael Benarroch · In-house (organization)
- Marilou McPhedran · Senator, Senate of Canada
Advocacy and information sharing regarding the Canadian Dental Care Plan on ways to better integrate teaching and learning within the delivery of the program. Information sharing on impacts of the program in relation to Canada’s dental training colleges. Read more
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Reported by Dr. Michael Benarroch · In-house (organization)
- Mary Jane McCallum · Senator, Senate of Canada
Advocacy and information sharing regarding the Canadian Dental Care Plan on ways to better integrate teaching and learning within the delivery of the program. Information sharing on impacts of the program in relation to Canada’s dental training colleges. Read more
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Reported by Dr. Michael Benarroch · In-house (organization)
- Burton Bailey · Member of Parliament
- Jl Decosta · Director of Parliamentary Affairs, House of Commons
Advocacy and information sharing regarding the Canadian Dental Care Plan on ways to better integrate teaching and learning within the delivery of the program. Information sharing on impacts of the program in relation to Canada’s dental training colleges. Read more
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Reported by Dr. Michael Benarroch · In-house (organization)
- 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
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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)
- Terry Duguid · Member of Parliament
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
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)
- Michael Urgolo · Senior Policy Advisor, Global Affairs Canada (GAC)
- Flavielle Morais · Program Manager, Global Affairs Canada (GAC)
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)
- 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.
Information sharing related to Canada’s defence policy and the opportunities for leveraging existing resourcing at UM.
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Reported by Dr. Michael Benarroch · In-house (organization)
- Mark Fisher · President, Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)
- Ute Holweger · Executive Director, Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)
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
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.
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)
- Paul Halucha · Deputy Minister, Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada (HICC)
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. 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.