Eric Lamoureux

CVCA previously co-administered the Start Up Visa Program's Venture Capital stream in partnership with the IRCC. The program allowed Venture Capital funds in CVCA's membership to apply for designated entity status and recommend entrepreneurs and start ups in their portfolio to apply for Canadian permanent residency. Throughout CVCA's contractual relationship with IRCC, the program led to a select and curated number of entrepreneurs growing businesses in Canada with financial backing. CVCA engaged in ongoing conversations with IRCC and provided regular reports. IRCC terminated all SUV contractual relationships in 2024, however, CVCA remains engaged in proactive conversations with IRCC Program officials who oversee the SUV program and who have relationships with CVCA's designated members. CVCA sees value in this program and maintains communication with IRCC on possible future improvements. CVCA was a designated entity by the IRCC to co-administer the Start Up Visa Program, through which Venture Capital funds in CVCA's membership could support entrepreneurs and start ups applying for Canadian permanent residency. This program led to a select and curated number of entrepreneurs growing businesses in Canada, with financial backing. Throughout the program, CVCA engaged in ongoing conversations with IRCC to ensure program continuity. CVCA sees value in reinstating this program and maintains communication with IRCC on possible future improvements. The CVCA advocates for policies and a regulatory environment that is conducive to stimulating investment. A competitive tax and investment regime that rewards the risks associated with the private capital asset?class is vital for the growth of private equity and venture capital across economic sectors. CVCA’s efforts ensure Canadian companies can access necessary funding amidst challenges such as tightening credit markets, competition for capital, and economic uncertainties, to drive innovation and economic growth, ultimately fostering a resilient and diversified economy for future generations. CVCA also advocates for sustained and predictable access to capital, championing public-private co-investment initiatives. The Venture Capital Action Plan/Venture Capital Catalyst Initiative is still rolling out, matching private capital allocations to disbursed government dollars. CVCA continues to engage with industry and government to ensure awareness within the VC ecosystem and monitoring the flow of funds, underscoring the importance of Canada's VC Emerging Managers and their important role in allocating capital to riskier and underserved corners of the innovation ecosystem. The CVCA actively advocates for a strong and competitive tax and investment environment that attracts and rewards private investment in Canadian entrepreneurial ventures. We provide valuable insights and data to support effective tax policies. Strategically crafted policies can ensure that Canada remains an attractive destination for private capital, which is necessary to drive economic growth, job creation, and innovation. CVCA engages with policymakers to convey perspectives from the private capital industry, and the current economic context. The CVCA advocates for policies that secure access to capital, vital for the growth of private equity and venture capital across economic sectors. CVCA’s efforts ensure Canadian companies can access necessary funding amidst challenges such as tightening credit markets, competition for capital, and economic uncertainties, to drive innovation and economic growth, ultimately fostering a resilient and diversified economy for future generations. Venture Capital Action Plan/Venture Capital Catalyst Initiative is still rolling out, matching private capital allocations to disbursed government dollars. CVCA continues to engage with industry and government to ensure awareness within the VC ecosystem and monitoring the flow of funds, underscoring the importance of Canada's VC Emerging Managers an

Matters related to Section 207 and other sections of Criminal Code of Canada as they related to the provision and oversight of gambling in Canada including casino gaming,sports betting, lotteries, charitable gaming, horse racing and online gaming. Matters relating to the framework for gaming regulation in Canada, provincial regulatory regimes. Gaming advertising regulation. The creation of a sports betting advertising framework. All matters related to Proceeds of Crime (Money Laundering) and Terrorist Financing Act (PCMLFTA) and its regulations related to the gambling industry.

Démarches pour obtenir du financement pour l'expansions du Studio Makusham à Septs-Iles au Québec Démarches visant à promouvoir le rôle stratégique du concentré de fer de haute pureté produit par Champion Iron dans la décarbonation de l’industrie de l’acier. Démarches visant à obtenir les autorisations nécessaires pour le plan de compensation associé au projet d’augmentation de la capacité d’entreposage au site minier du Lac Bloom. Démarches visant à ce que les instances gouvernementales adoptent une orientation pour stimuler des investissements gouvernementaux qui permettraient d’optimiser les infrastructures régionales, faciliter la transformation du minerai de fer au Québec et réduire les émissions de gaz à effet de serre associées aux activités de certaines entreprises de la région de la Côte-Nord.

Engage with public officials to inform them of the policies and practices of GoFundMe as they relate to medical, memorial, and emergency issues (including disaster relief) in Canada. Advocate for reforms to anti-money laundering (AML) compliance measure to reduce unnecessary bureaucratic burden while maintaining transparency and accountability in financial crime prevention.

Discussions with government officials on policies with respect to mining industry operations, innovation, corporate social responsibility, environmental sustainability and climate change, and to provide updates on Newmont Goldcorp mining operations and projects.

Discuss issues related to international competitiveness of the domestic AI industry. Provide subject matter (AI) expertise to the Canadian AI Safety Institute team where it might be helpful across a number of areas including opportunities for research and safety practices. Discussions regarding digital policy and legislation, including as it relates to artificial intelligence (AI) and data protection, privacy and reduction of online harms. Discussions with officials regarding the Canada-US bilateral relationship. AI adoption including updating procurement policies.

Potential regulatory or legislative changes relative to data and privacy. Initiatives impacting food safety and food labeling through Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada and/or the Canadian Food Inspection Agency. Initiatives related to environmental policies and programs under Environment and Climate Change Canada which may have an impact on the retail grocery industry. Initiatives related to the Government of Canada policies related to economic development that may support the retail grocery industry.

Work with government to promote and support Canada’s digital economy, including ensuring the availability of a high-skilled tech workforce. Work with government to ease the process of selling goods and services online, and delivering them to consumers.

Engage with Justice Canada and Finance Canada about the Criminal Code (criminal interest rate).

Reforms to the regulations under the Canadian Environmental Protection Act which provide for the implementation of the federal government’s renewable fuels standard. Consultation with government officials regarding regulations associated with biofuels and the energy sector; vehicle emission regulations for fuel economy effective 2017. Advocating for increasing inclusion rates for renewable diesel and ethanol that maximize the economic value of renewable fuel products by monetizing reduced carbon emissions and exempts these products from fuel taxes.

Working with International Development Canada to establish and identify programs to seek funding for projects to encourage women business and entrepreneurship in developing areas. Engaging on government policies and programs that improve the competitiveness of Canadian small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and the restaurant sector, drive more investments directly in local communities and economies, and strengthen Canada's agri-food supply chain capacity. Engage with government on regulations involving single use plastics, content levels of plastic in recyclable products, and supply chains pertaining to replacement of plastic products. Discussions with offials regarding the Canada-US bilateral relationship and possible tariffs

The financial sector regulatory framework as it relates to data security, electronic payments, credit, debit and interchange rates. Organize meetings with the Department of Finance, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (Industry Canada), the Office of the Privacy Commissioner, Financial Consumer Agency of Canada, as well as Parliamentarians.