University of Manitoba

What they're asking for

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

1. 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.

   June 16, 2026 · Wade Grant · Liberal · Environment; Regional Development; Research and Development; Climate; Education

2. Information sharing regarding UM’s research strengths and capacity to assist the Government of Canada.

   June 4, 2026 · Matt Jeneroux · Liberal · Research and Development; Education

3. 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.

   May 8, 2026 · Rebecca Chartrand · Liberal · Environment; Regional Development; Climate

4. 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.

   May 4, 2026 · François-Philippe Champagne · Liberal · Science and Technology; Economic Development

5. Information sharing on opportunities for collaboration in the agriculture sector. Advocacy for supports for fostering impactful agriculture research.

   March 30, 2026 · Ben Carr · Liberal · Agriculture

6. 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.

   February 10, 2026 · Doug Eyolfson · Liberal · Health

7. Information sharing regarding UM’s work with Indigenous communities to increase access and opportunities for Indigenous learners in Manitoba. Advocacy for financial support for access programs, learning hubs and programs which allows for increased Indigenous participation in post-secondary education.

   November 20, 2025 · Ginette Lavack · Liberal · Environment; Aboriginal Affairs; Regional Development; Science and Technology; Transportation

8. Advocacy for changes to immigration policy limiting the number of international students Canada accepts. Information sharing on negative impacts of policy and complications from the Provincial Attestation Letter process Advocacy to address consequences of Canada’s diminished reputation internationally.

   November 19, 2025 · Peter Fragiskatos · Liberal · Environment; Immigration; International Relations; Regional Development; International Development

9. Advocacy to boost support for university research innovation, investments, and international programs.

   December 13, 2024 · Terry Duguid · Liberal · Science and Technology; Research and Development; Foreign Affairs; Education

10. International student policy and entry requirements with Student VISAs through IRCC.

    December 6, 2024 · Terry Duguid · Liberal · Foreign Affairs

Full meeting log

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