Patrick Dion Consulting

Assisting the client in securing support from Government for in reaching out to, engaging and training new Aircraft Maintenance Engineers/Techs (AME/Ts) ahead of a serious lack of qualified professionals by 2030. Working on behalf of the AMFA - a professional union for aircraft maintenance professionals - to build and improve relationships with relevant government officials as they work to expand their presence in Canada.

Assist the client better understand Canada Border Service Agency's (CBSA) mandate to expand cargo container clearance services to ports within the Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Seaway. Assist the client in gathering detailed information on the Government of Canada’s initiatives to strengthen the national supply chain, while underscoring the strategic importance of the Port of Morrisburg in reducing supply chain bottlenecks across Central and Eastern Canada. Assist the client with their interest in available funding from the Green Shipping Corridor Program.

Assisting the client in drawing on their significant databases to understand how data and AI can help the government with improved information for decision-making. Working with the client in pursuit of government contracts to support ongoing data operations.

Working with client to identify opportunities to participate in the Government’s ongoing efforts to decarbonize the long haul transportation sectors, particularly marine and rail through financial support and/or partnerships. Working with the client to secure support from the Government of Canada for commercialization and expansion of their existing production facilities.

Working with the client to identify opportunities for Government of Canada assistance in adapting to the loss of US markets in the medium to long term. Working with the client to identify and secure support from the Government of Canada to address the potentially catastrophic impact of the latest s.338 tariffs imposed by the Trump administration. Work with the client to engage with government departments to encourage them to purchase Canadian-made engineered wood products (particularly specialty plywoods for concrete forming) rather than those imported from countries like Russia and China (often via Vietnam). This may include direct aware contracts with Build Canada Homes, DRDC, PSPC and/or any other listed department.

Assisting the client in securing the funding to which the government committed in Fall Economic Statement (FES) 2024.

Supporting the client with their interests in developing eel aquaculture opportunities in the Maritimes including both the regulatory framework, drug approvals and, potentially, funding from government to support growth. Assisting the client with their interests in the Maritime Elver Fishery, advising them relative to any and all regulatory or policy changes from the Government of Canada including those affecting total allowable catch (TAC), Species at Risk Act (SARA) and aquaculture.