Mark Schaan · Associate Deputy Minister, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
Discussions with the Government of Canada regarding the development, adoption and deployment of artificial intelligence in Canada, including public policy and regulatory considerations related to responsible AI, innovation, productivity, workforce transformation and the use of AI by Canadian businesses and governments.Read more
Mark Schaan · Associate Deputy Minister, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
Discussions regarding federal policies and initiatives relating to venture capital, growth capital, private investment, capital formation and the role of private and institutional capital in supporting Canadian innovation, technology companies, defence technologies and economic growth.Read more
Greg Reade · Assistant Secretary to the Cabinet, Privy Council Office (PCO)
Defence procurement policy designed to enhance the participation of Canadian?based small and medium?sized enterprises in advanced manufacturing activities supporting government military procurement programs.Read more
Patrick Kelly · Director General, Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC)
Defence procurement policy designed to enhance the participation of Canadian?based small and medium?sized enterprises in advanced manufacturing activities supporting government military procurement programs.Read more
Darcy Pierlot · Senior Assistant Deputy Minister and Chief Technology Officer, Shared Services Canada (SSC)
Engagement with federal departments and agencies regarding procurement processes, vendor qualification, and contracting opportunities related to AI hardware and compute infrastructure, including interactions.Read more
Engagement with federal officials in respect of potential funding support for advanced AI infrastructure projects, including a Markham-based AI development data centre and a large-scale commercial AI data centre developed through consortium partnerships, under the Strategic Innovation Fund (SIF), the AI Sovereign Infrastructure Fund, and other federal programs such as FedDev Ontario and dual-use defence innovation initiatives, including discussions related to eligibility, program structuring, and participation.
Engagement with federal officials regarding policies and strategic initiatives related to sovereign AI infrastructure, secure semiconductor supply chains, data sovereignty, and dual-use innovation, including positioning of Canadian-based AI hardware development and the role of domestic firms in supporting national competitiveness and defence objectives.
Ramiz Razzak · Policy Advisor, Prime Minister's Office (PMO)
Engagement with federal officials in respect of potential funding support for advanced AI infrastructure projects, including a Markham-based AI development data centre and a large-scale commercial AI data centre developed through consortium partnerships, under the Strategic Innovation Fund (SIF), the AI Sovereign Infrastructure Fund, and other federal programs such as FedDev Ontario and dual-use defence innovation initiatives, including discussions related to eligibility, program structuring, and participation.Read more
Engagement with federal officials regarding policies and strategic initiatives related to sovereign AI infrastructure, secure semiconductor supply chains, data sovereignty, and dual-use innovation, including positioning of Canadian-based AI hardware development and the role of domestic firms in supporting national competitiveness and defence objectives.
Anson Duran · Chief of Staff, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
Peter Wall · Deputy Chief of Staff, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
Anushka Kurian · Senior Policy Advisor, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
Engagement with federal officials in respect of potential funding support for advanced AI infrastructure projects, including a Markham-based AI development data centre and a large-scale commercial AI data centre developed through consortium partnerships, under the Strategic Innovation Fund (SIF), the AI Sovereign Infrastructure Fund, and other federal programs such as FedDev Ontario and dual-use defence innovation initiatives, including discussions related to eligibility, program structuring, and participation.Read more
Engagement with federal officials regarding policies and strategic initiatives related to sovereign AI infrastructure, secure semiconductor supply chains, data sovereignty, and dual-use innovation, including positioning of Canadian-based AI hardware development and the role of domestic firms in supporting national competitiveness and defence objectives.
Greg Reade · Assistant Secretary to Cabinet, Privy Council Office (PCO)
Engagement with federal officials regarding policies and strategic initiatives related to sovereign AI infrastructure, secure semiconductor supply chains, data sovereignty, and dual-use innovation, including positioning of Canadian-based AI hardware development and the role of domestic firms in supporting national competitiveness and defence objectives.Read more
Engagement with federal officials in respect of potential funding support for advanced AI infrastructure projects, including a Markham-based AI development data centre and a large-scale commercial AI data centre developed through consortium partnerships, under the Strategic Innovation Fund (SIF), the AI Sovereign Infrastructure Fund, and other federal programs such as FedDev Ontario and dual-use defence innovation initiatives, including discussions related to eligibility, program structuring, and participation.
Kofi Kobia · Director, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
Engagement with federal officials in respect of potential funding support for advanced AI infrastructure projects, including a Markham-based AI development data centre and a large-scale commercial AI data centre developed through consortium partnerships, under the Strategic Innovation Fund (SIF), the AI Sovereign Infrastructure Fund, and other federal programs such as FedDev Ontario and dual-use defence innovation initiatives, including discussions related to eligibility, program structuring, and participation.Read more
Engagement with federal officials regarding policies and strategic initiatives related to sovereign AI infrastructure, secure semiconductor supply chains, data sovereignty, and dual-use innovation, including positioning of Canadian-based AI hardware development and the role of domestic firms in supporting national competitiveness and defence objectives.
Miled Hill · Senior Policy Advisor, Prime Minister's Office (PMO)
Working with federal policy makers to secure funding to match the FIFA legacy fund in support of Canada Soccer’s new National Training and Development Centre. The centre will serve as a world-class facility for player and coach development, high-performance training, and community programming. The objective is to align the project with government priorities related to sport participation, youth development, infrastructure investment, and Canada’s preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Discussions may include funding programs, contribution agreements, eligibility criteria, timelines, and partnership models to advance the project’s approval and financing.Read more
Doug Guzman · Chief Executive Officer, Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC)
Engaging with federal officials at Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED) and related departments regarding the Industrial and Technological Benefits (ITB) Policy and Program, including potential roles for Next Generation Manufacturing Canada (NGen) in supporting ITB-eligible innovation, supply chain, and workforce development activities involving Canadian manufacturers, technology firms, and SMEs.Read more
Defence procurement policy designed to enhance the participation of Canadian?based small and medium?sized enterprises in advanced manufacturing activities supporting government military procurement programs.
Mary-Rose Brown · Senior Advisor, Prime Minister's Office (PMO)
Mathew Hall · Senior Global Affairs Advisor, Prime Minister's Office (PMO)
Project Optimism: we will communicate with public office holders regarding Project OPTIMISM, a proposed national quantum computing and advanced semiconductor manufacturing initiative. Communications will relate to federal funding programs, defence and national security applications, innovation policy, industrial development, and talent pathways needed to build a sovereign quantum ecosystem in Canada.Read more
National Semiconductor Strategy: explaining our firms use of semiconductor manufacturing technologies from foreign suppliers, and encouraging the federal government to invest in domestic production capabilities for silicon photonic integrated circuits.
National Quantum Computing Strategy - explaining our firms plans for cooperation with the Canadian public and private sectors to explore quantum computing through a sandbox or publicly supported virtual platform, and requesting government support. Requesting more education and training around quantum computing. Explaining our long term plan to build large scale quantum computers in Canada.
Christiane Fox · Deputy Minister, National Defence (DND)
National Quantum Computing Strategy - explaining our firms plans for cooperation with the Canadian public and private sectors to explore quantum computing through a sandbox or publicly supported virtual platform, and requesting government support. Requesting more education and training around quantum computing. Explaining our long term plan to build large scale quantum computers in Canada.Read more
National Semiconductor Strategy: explaining our firms use of semiconductor manufacturing technologies from foreign suppliers, and encouraging the federal government to invest in domestic production capabilities for silicon photonic integrated circuits.
Mitch Davies · President and CEO, National Research Council (NRC)
National Semiconductor Strategy: explaining our firms use of semiconductor manufacturing technologies from foreign suppliers, and encouraging the federal government to invest in domestic production capabilities for silicon photonic integrated circuits.Read more
National Quantum Computing Strategy - explaining our firms plans for cooperation with the Canadian public and private sectors to explore quantum computing through a sandbox or publicly supported virtual platform, and requesting government support. Requesting more education and training around quantum computing. Explaining our long term plan to build large scale quantum computers in Canada.
Engage with relevant federal departments and officials to advance MintInk’s tariff remission requests, including discussing the status of the applications, outlining the business and economic impacts of timely approval, providing information to support government assessment, and ensuring that the process and associated requirements are understood and followed so that decisions can be made on an efficient timeline.Read more
Federal tax policy and regulatory matters concerning the application of GST/HST to mutual fund trailing commissions. Engagement regarding implementation timelines, administrative guidance, and related impacts on financial services firms and investors.Read more
Isabelle Mondou · Deputy Clerk of the Privy Council and Associate Secretary to the Cabinet, Privy Council Office (PCO)
Working with federal policy makers to secure funding to match the FIFA legacy fund in support of Canada Soccer’s new National Training and Development Centre. The centre will serve as a world-class facility for player and coach development, high-performance training, and community programming. The objective is to align the project with government priorities related to sport participation, youth development, infrastructure investment, and Canada’s preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Discussions may include funding programs, contribution agreements, eligibility criteria, timelines, and partnership models to advance the project’s approval and financing.Read more
Daniel Turner · Director of Operations, Canadian Heritage (PCH)
Working with federal policy makers to secure funding to match the FIFA legacy fund in support of Canada Soccer’s new National Training and Development Centre. The centre will serve as a world-class facility for player and coach development, high-performance training, and community programming. The objective is to align the project with government priorities related to sport participation, youth development, infrastructure investment, and Canada’s preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Discussions may include funding programs, contribution agreements, eligibility criteria, timelines, and partnership models to advance the project’s approval and financing.Read more
Working with federal policy makers to secure funding to match the FIFA legacy fund in support of Canada Soccer’s new National Training and Development Centre. The centre will serve as a world-class facility for player and coach development, high-performance training, and community programming. The objective is to align the project with government priorities related to sport participation, youth development, infrastructure investment, and Canada’s preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Discussions may include funding programs, contribution agreements, eligibility criteria, timelines, and partnership models to advance the project’s approval and financing.Read more
Miled Hill · Senior Policy Advisor, Prime Minister's Office (PMO)
Working with federal policy makers to secure funding to match the FIFA legacy fund in support of Canada Soccer’s new National Training and Development Centre. The centre will serve as a world-class facility for player and coach development, high-performance training, and community programming. The objective is to align the project with government priorities related to sport participation, youth development, infrastructure investment, and Canada’s preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Discussions may include funding programs, contribution agreements, eligibility criteria, timelines, and partnership models to advance the project’s approval and financing.Read more
Paul Halucha · Deputy Minister, Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada (HICC)
Working with federal policy makers to secure funding to match the FIFA legacy fund in support of Canada Soccer’s new National Training and Development Centre. The centre will serve as a world-class facility for player and coach development, high-performance training, and community programming. The objective is to align the project with government priorities related to sport participation, youth development, infrastructure investment, and Canada’s preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Discussions may include funding programs, contribution agreements, eligibility criteria, timelines, and partnership models to advance the project’s approval and financing.Read more
Gregor Robertson · Minister, Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada (HICC)
Working with federal policy makers to secure funding to match the FIFA legacy fund in support of Canada Soccer’s new National Training and Development Centre. The centre will serve as a world-class facility for player and coach development, high-performance training, and community programming. The objective is to align the project with government priorities related to sport participation, youth development, infrastructure investment, and Canada’s preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Discussions may include funding programs, contribution agreements, eligibility criteria, timelines, and partnership models to advance the project’s approval and financing.Read more
Federal tax policy and regulatory matters concerning the application of GST/HST to mutual fund trailing commissions. Engagement regarding implementation timelines, administrative guidance, and related impacts on financial services firms and investors.Read more
Clarification of Goods and Services Tax (GST) / Harmonized Sales Tax (HST) with respect to the treatment of financial services.
Jerome Côté · Senior Policy Advisor, Finance Canada (FIN)
Federal tax policy and regulatory matters concerning the application of GST/HST to mutual fund trailing commissions. Engagement regarding implementation timelines, administrative guidance, and related impacts on financial services firms and investors.Read more
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