Garima Dwivedi

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.

Discussions relating to proposed US regulations impacting the trade in renewable fuels. Pursuing funding from the Strategic Innovation Fund for a proposed renewable natural gas project. Pursuing funding from the Clean Fuels Fund. Discussions with government regarding the technical feasibility study for the search of the Prairie Green landfill.

Discussions relating to proposed US regulations impacting the trade in renewable fuels. Pursuing funding from the Clean Fuels Fund for a proposed renewable natural gas project.

Seeking a regulatory change under the First Nations Fiscal Management Act, which would allow the FNFA to issue loans to special purpose vehicles that qualify for the Indigenous Loan Guarantee Program announced in Budget 2024 The First Nations Fiscal Management Act, with respect to annual infrastructure funding

Advocating for the passage of Bill S-228, An Act to amend the Criminal Code (sterilization procedures). Supporting the SCFRJ in securing adequate, long-term funding that maintains and grows the organization’s healing support programming as well as the organization’s existing and planned public awareness activities.