Nicole Picher

Obtain contributions for the development of McGill institutes and schools Obtain contributions for inter-sectoral, inter-disciplinary and international partnerships Obtain contributions for a wide array of non-peer reviewed academic, research, and partnership initiatives Discussions with federal officials to improve Canada's immigration policies and procedures Discussions with federal officials to encourage the development of a public policy framework that responds to the needs of post-secondary education and research Discussions with federal officials to advocate for increased support to the base budgets of the three granting councils, the Canada Foundation for Innovation, and Genome Canada Discussions with federal officials to advocate for increased funding for the institutional costs of research Discussions with federal officials regarding campus infrastructure and deferred maintenance issues Discussions regarding science, technology and innovation policy frameworks with a view to enhancing Canada's research and innovation capacity Discussions aimed at putting the framework in place to make Canada a top destination for work and study by the best and brightest around the world Communications with federal officials to advocate for increased federal investment in scholarships for graduate students