Lobbying registration dated 2026-01-14
Registrant: Fred Meier
Client: Red River College Polytechnic
Targeted institutions:
Prairies Economic Development Canada (PrairiesCan)
Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
National Research Council (NRC)
National Defence (DND)
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC)
Canada Foundation for Innovation
Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC)
Government funding received:
Institution: Correctional Service of Canada (CSC)
Amount: 31735.01
Institution: Immigration and Refugee Board (IRB)
Amount: 8623407.00
Institution: Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
Amount: 178040.84
Institution: Prairies Economic Development Canada (PrairiesCan)
Amount: 2223268.64
Institution: Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
Amount: 11600.00
Institution: Canada Foundation for Innovation
Amount: 243766.72
Institution: Health Canada (HC)
Amount: 4000.00
Institution: Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC)
Amount: 3716220.85
Lobbying activity details:
Discussion of language training programming that supports workforce integration, particularly for newcomers, and its alignment with federal priorities related to skills development, labour market participation, and program funding.
Discussion of the role of applied research at Red River College Polytechnic in supporting economic development, innovation, and productivity, including collaboration with industry and government partners and potential alignment with federal programs and priorities.