Gabriela DeJager

Discussion regarding international student study permit and study permit extension approval process and timelines. Discussion regarding marketing education and learning opportunities. Discussion regarding international student recruitment and retention as a key driver of regional economic development and competitiveness across Canada. Discussion regarding Canada's International Education Strategy, sharing data and comparative analysis related to international students in Canada and abroad. Discussion on Designated Learning Institution approvals for university partners.

Promote BorderPass services, data and perspective on process and policy development, including permit compliance tools, efficiency, accuracy and cost savings to Canadian industry and government operations. Advocate for policy and programs that support the advancement and implementation of Canadian AI tools and platforms by Canadian industry and government. Examples include programs within the MInistry of AI & Digital innovation, the Ministry of Economic Development, and the Ministry of Immigration

Global University Systems would like to bring to the attention of the Federal Government the contribution they make to Canada and discuss the policy relating to Student Visas. Create awareness of a documentary series created by Global University Systems.

Advocating on behalf of Global University Systems Canada as it relates to policy development for private post-secondary institutions.

Discussions about financial sustainability measures for universities. Discussions about shared priorities related to universities including workforce, talent, and employment. Discussions on the Canada-India Talent and Innovation Strategy. Government of Canada - Universities Working Group roundtable discussion on research security. Discussions about artificial intelligence (AI) funding as it relates to universities. Student housing and community enabling campus infrastructure programs. Working group meeting to discuss academic contributions to the Defence Industrial Strategy. Immigration policies and programs related to international students and affecting universities. Discussions of education and international relations opportunities. Engaging in discussions on research priorities for Canadian universities. Discussions about research policy and programs, Canada-US relations, and their impacts on the post-secondary sector Discussions about international students, the workforce, and the benefits of a university degree. Discussions about the Global Excellence Initiative (GEI) and future funding commitments. Meeting to discuss science policy and programs, impact of Canada-US relations Recent policy changes and development of other policy tools including the Recognized Institutions Framework.

Advocacy related to university engagement in Canadian priorities in artificial intelligence, data systems and related computing science and energy subjects, including but not limited to specific calls for proposals. Advocacy for university initiatives related to Canadian priorities across the defence spectrum, including initiatives relevant to both Defence and Veterans' Affairs, among other federal departments. Advocacy to enhance support for university research mobilization and commercialization activities. Research security, with respect to international research partnerships Discussions with Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada and other relevant departments and agencies regarding the role of universities in supporting federal innovation initiatives, policies and programs. Discussions regarding research and development initiatives and federal support related to energy and environment, and climate change research, innovation, commercialization, talent and knowledge mobilization. Discussions regarding official language funding amounts and mechanisms. Discussions about the Copyright Act and details of its implementation in a post-secondary setting. Advocacy to secure support in the budget for post-secondary education, research, innovation, and science and technology. Advocacy to secure federal support to develop and upgrade university infrastructure, including but not limited to research and learning facilities, digital infrastructure, and transit infrastructure. Advocacy to increase support for university research, including research funding and granting programs administered by the tri-agencies (SSHRC, NSERC, CIHR) and other departments and agencies. Advocacy to improve immigration policies and programs for prospective and current university students, faculty, and staff. Advocacy to ensure that proposals to develop or amend federal legislation, regulations, policies or programs that directly or indirectly impact the post-secondary system reflect the needs of universities and support our research and education mission. Advocacy to enhance student supports, including but no limited to Canada Student Grants and Loans, the Canada Graduate Scholarship Program, supports for Indigenous students, and work-integrated learning programs. Advocacy to advance Canadian leadership in priority areas to support world class research, talent attraction and retention, and knowledge mobilization. Advocacy related to reconciliation efforts, including but not limited to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission's Calls to Action

Support for new research and campus infrastructure. Increased funding and program design for various programs administered by Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC), Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC), and Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR). Funding or support with respect to international development cooperation (student and academic mobility, internships, research collaboration, exchanges, technical assistance). Discussions regarding possible research and development initiatives for, and investments in, partnerships with the University of Calgary. Discussions concerning potential research and development initiatives and investments related to clean energy, environmental research and climate change policy. Discussions about policy implementation regarding the academic visa process in support of international faculty recruitment with respect to changes to the Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations. Budget bills in support of federal funding for post-secondary education, research, innovation, science and technology.

Raising awareness about York University's strengths in research, teaching, and scholarship and differentiation among post-secondary institutions in Canada Seeking to raise awareness about York University’s strengths in the health sector, as well as the York University School of Medicine. Seeking funding from the federal government for an increased federal investment in Canada Graduate Scholarships Seeking funding from federal government for investment in regional development projects Inquire on the status of grants and to propose a wide variety of academic research projects to Federal Research Granting Councils (NSERC, SSHRC, CIHR)- Advocating for continued and increased granting council funding. Immigration policy related to students Advocating for institutional infrastructure investments from various federal programs. Advocating for increases in funding for research and innovation, as well as funding to the Indirect Costs Program of SSHRC, NSERC, CIHR Advocating for increased investment in student assistance with the Canada Student Loan Program.

Yorkville University wishes to engage with the Federal Government as it relates to policies and programs that may impact foreign students studying in Canada.