Canadian Institute for Advanced Research

What they're asking for

In the registry's own words. Descriptions are only filed for meetings since mid-2024.

1. Funding for long-term, interdisciplinary and deeply collaborative global research programs to inspire new directions of inquiry, accelerates discovery, and yields breakthroughs across borders and academic disciplines. The work conducted by CIFAR contributes to a platform of robust, reliable knowledge upon which new technologies, processes and public policy are created.

   May 26, 2026 · Karim Bardeesy · Liberal · Energy; Environment; Health; Industry; Agriculture

2. Discussions to provide information about CIFAR’s activities, benefits, and perspectives on issues related to fundamental research and innovation, as well as to offer advice on policy or program development in this sector.

   May 26, 2026 · Adam Chambers · Conservative · Industry; Science and Technology; Research and Development; Economic Development

3. Funding to support networks of high-calibre researchers and scholars in Canada and around the world to address the profound questions and global challenges facing science and humanity which will accelerate impact in three areas: - Advancing scientific knowledge in high risk, complex areas of enquiry; - Supporting development of the world’s future research leaders, and; - Driving societal impact through knowledge mobilization.

   October 21, 2024 · Shuvaloy Majumdar · Conservative · Energy; Environment; Health; Agriculture; Science and Technology

Full meeting log

11 MP-directed communications since January 2024, from the Registry of Lobbyists.