John Delacourt

Seek funding support for an institutional defence network proposal via the Defence Innovation Secure Hub Seek funding support for an institutional artificial intelligence ecosystem proposal from the Artificial Intelligence Compute Challenge Advocacy to improve immigration policies and programs for prospective and current university students, faculty, and staff.

Seeking federal budget investments to sustain and grow Canada’s national airport system as strategic economic and dual-use infrastructure. This includes securing new funding and eligibility for infrastructure and economic growth projects at small and mid-size airports facing an unsupported $19 Billion investment gap over 10 years; increasing ACAP funding to meet the true need for safety and security projects at small and northern airports and advancing ground lease extensions and Crown rent reform Facilitating engagement between public office holders to discuss matters affecting Canada's airport system, including federal funding, legislation, regulations and policy initiatives Advocating a policy modernization and red-tape-reduction agenda for the airport system. These include: digitization of traveller and cargo processing across federal agencies along with improved back-end government systems needed to deliver it; assessment of aviation regulation through a competitiveness, operational and regional resilience lens; modernized rules governing airport land use and commercial flexibility that keep fees low; and, improved zoning and resolution processes for airspace protection from incompatible development. Advancing recognition of Canada's airports as core trade-enabling infrastructure within one Canadian economy: including more integration of aviation into trade corridor, supply chain and economic development strategies and investments supporting stronger multimodal and domestic air network connectivity and to diversify exports, open new markets, and grow business travel, tourism and services trade

Change to Canada Post's Consumers' Choice program, which is harming community newspapers. Tax measures related to journalism labour and advertising. Governor in Council and CRTC regulations related to An "Act respecting online communications platforms that make news content available to persons in Canada" (C-18, the Online News Act) Fairness in federal advertising expenditures and placement. Extending the Local Journalism Initiative. Eliminating commercial advertising, including branded content, associated with CBC/Radio-Canada’s news and public affairs properties. Copyright Act, with respect to copyrights and remuneration rights for news media organizations Anti?competitive business practices related to online search, search advertising and display advertising services in Canada. Abuse of dominance and blocking Canadian user access to trusted news sources.

Engaging with the government of Canada to learn more about, and consult on the design of the Canada Strong Fund. Assistance understanding and navigating import/export permits under the Controlled Goods Program. Strategic Innovation Fund assistance to build defence manufacturing capacity in Canada. Advocating for support under the FedDev program. Help understanding and applying for Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems certification.

Seek a remission order for taxes levied on individuals living on lands now recognized as reserve lands Strengthening Canada's oil sands mining effluent regulations. Engage in discussions regarding the recognition of ACFN's rights & self-determination. Work with government on addition-to-reserve proposals to enhance economic development opportunities and recognize ACFN's presence in Fort Chipewyan. Engagement around the establishment of a national framework for indigenous policing and related justice reforms. Arranging meetings to obtain information regarding Indigenous investment and ownership opportunities regarding the Government of Canada's ownership of the Trans Mountain pipeline. Expediting the addition to reserve process. Ensure enforcement of federal government laws and regulations regarding the protection of treaty lands, at risk wildlife and rivers in proximity to the proposed Frontier Project near Wood Buffalo National Park. Addressing severe shortfalls and capacity issues in education delivery for indigenous youth. Engage in discussions regarding the enhancement of primary education for ACFN members. Engagement with government officials on disruptions to business, health & safety requirements, and opportunities to help with the COVID-19 pandemic. Seek government support for economic development opportunities in Fort Chipewyan and ACFN reserve lands. Engagement around the establishment of a national framework for indigenous policing and related justice reforms. Seek acknowledgement and a formal apology from the Government of Canada for ACFN's forced relocation from its traditional territory in Wood Buffalo National Park. Seek government support for the development of essential infrastructure and housing on ACFN reserve lands. Carbon pricing, and government measures to mitigate climate change Development of a baseline health study to monitor the impacts of the Athabasca oil sands on ACFN members. Engagement around the establishment of a national framework for indigenous policing and related justice reforms. Responding to the 2023 wildfires in Northern Alberta. Species at risk protection for wood bison and caribou in northern Alberta.

The Income Tax Act and Taxation Policies – Seeking opportunities under the Income Tax Act to improving the financial resilience of low- and middle-income Canadians by investing in the accessibility of financial planning advice for low- and middle-income Canadians. The Income Tax Act and Taxation Policies - Seeking opportunities under the Income Tax Act to improve the financial accessibility of financial planning advice for Canadians. Seeking opportunities to support implementation of the Financial Consumer Agency of Canada's (FCAC) National Financial Strategy 2021-2026. Also seeking opportunities to partner with the FCAC and other organizations to deliver upon the National Strategy.

Federal regulations and licensing for commercial nuclear technology Secure a nuclear demonstration site in Canada at the Canadian Nuclear Laboratories. Engage on regulations regarding the deployment of new nuclear reactors Advocate for continued support for advanced nuclear research and development Advocate for government support for the development of Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) and Micro Modular Reactors (MMRs) to support government energy, climate, and defence policies. Advance partnership opportunities to demonstrate and deploy advanced nuclear technology with the Government of Canada and its agencies.

Engagement on Online Harms Legislation E-commerce regulations in the context of cost related to import/export tariffs and/or the cost of shipping in Canada. Implications of tax measures and eBay's contribution to sustainability efforts in Canada through the circular economy while maximizing value for small businesses. Domestic and international trade policy - especially in regards to supporting Canadian Small and Medium sized businesses. Ex. Digital Services Tax (DST)

Engaging government regarding the Tech 7 meeting in conjunction with Canada's G7 Presidency. Work with government on the restoration of SR&ED credits and to discuss ideas to fuel a more innovative and R&D intensive economy. Working with Government to transform service delivery through digital adoption. Working with Government to ensure the modernization of procurement systems are done in a fair, transparent, and collaborative manner. Working with government to develop an innovation agenda that bolsters investments made in Collaborative Innovation. Working with Government to develop and execute a national strategy to grow Canada's digital economy, drive innovation and competitiveness in the ICT sector, and modernize the public sector in its use of information technology. To engage in consultation and discussion with Government specific to the Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement. To engage in consultation and discussion with Government regarding any legislation or regulation that impacts the ICT sector To encourage Government to do a full review of the Temporary Foreign Workers Program (TFWP) and International Mobility Program (IMP) and engage ITAC (Information Technology Association of Canada) in consultation around such. Seeking a coordinated national strategy/secretariat to address the far reaching implications of the Internet of Things (IoT) and engage ITAC (Information Technology Association of Canada) in a pan-Canadian discourse. Improving the talent pool and skills of the technology sector. Seeking contributions for ITAC (Information Technology Association of Canada) Talent programs, such as: the experiential learning falls under the Government’s Student Work Integrated Learning (SWILP) program (our program under this is called Tech Partnership Canada) and the Business Technology Management (BTM) falls under the Sectoral Initiatives Program (that program is called BTM Accreditation). Helping Government develop a pan-Canadian certification and licensing mechanism to ensure the safety, security, and privacy of digital health solutions. Encouraging Government to work with the provinces and territories to develop a pan-Canadian strategy for digital health. Encouraging Government to continue with existing policies and programs that help Canadian information and communications technology (ICT) companies scale by accessing to global markets. Collaborating with Government on ways to strengthen socio-economic considerations within large IT modernization initiatives. Collaborating with government on changes made to the Integrity Framework.

To advance recommendations of additions to Reserve (ATR) policy development.

The provision of border services by CBSA at sufficient levels to support new and existing trade Supply chain fluidity and the role of the National Supply Chain Office in supply chain challenges. Seeking changes to the Marine Transportation Security Regulations (MTSR) to improve security capabilities of port authorities Privacy and Access to Information: Ensuring a fair and competitive framework for ports as commercially viable entities Meeting Canada’s supply chain infrastructure deficit and how it will be financed and funded, including seeking funding from Transport and Finance under the National Trade Corridors Fund, Trade Diversification Corridors Fund, or other programs for port infrastructure, decarbonization, and deferred maintenance. Influencing the National Supply Chain Strategy by submitting detailed recommendations Impact assessments: seeking clarity and precision on timelines for reviews. Environment and Energy: promoting ports as an environmentally progressive transport hubs integral to global supply chains and regional economic development. Discussions with officials with regards to trade relations, tariffs, and related measures, including those involving the United States and other nation states Discussions with officials with regards to border security. Any legislation related to the Canada Marine Act, including changes to letters patent processes, changes providing greater financial flexibility for ports, and governance reforms.

Engage government regarding black mass recycling, imports and hazardous waste classification. To participate and help shape the government's EV and critical minerals strategy through open-ended discussions. Engagement with government officials to seek funding for critical mineral refining and recycling, in support of Canada's zero emission vehicle supply chain.

Infosys Public Sector is supporting the implementation of the Electronic Procurement Solutions across the Government of Canada. They are also actively engaged with Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), Department of National Defence (DND), Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC), Shared Services Canada (SSC) and Service Canada in their procurement processes.

Policies and programs in support of renewable energy developments, transmission and storage and the achievement of climate change targets. Determining eligibility for the Clean Tech Investment Tax Credit Engaging on the proposed Clean Electricity Standard.

Advocate for competitive policies and programs that incentivize digital adoption, transformation for small to medium sized enterprises in Canada.

Advance White Ribbon’s gender-based violence prevention programming and services.

Arranging meetings and outreach with Public Office Holders in relation to QuestEnterprise Inc's goal in helping Canadians become more financially secure, contributing to the affordable housing strategy as a champion and providing the most innovative & cost-efficient online financial and other services. Offering input related to the review of financial institutions policy and Bank Act and/or emerging policies related to the financial technology sector to allow for greater innovation and competition Interest in implementing actions to provide Canadians with more control over their financial health, including financial literacy; establishing an open banking system in Canada.

The creation of an expert panel(s) of industry participants which would focus on identifying structural measures capable of achieving these objectives and suitable for implementation by the federal government in the short and medium term. Pursuing these objectives to complement the work of the national publishing associations to achieve their objectives of 1. increased funding for the Canada Book Fund and 2. government action to address the impact on publishers and authors of the Copyright Act’s inclusion of education under “fair dealing” provisions New initiatives to maintain and expand the publishing capacity of the Canadian-owned publishing sector in the succession of ownership and management of these firms. New initiatives targeting libraries, enabling those interested to double or triple their offering of Canadian books, especially local/regional books, to their patrons. Effective measures to stabilize and improve the viability of the retail bookstore sector (independent and chain) through increasing their stocking and sales of Canadian authored titles, especially those from the independent Canadian-owned publisher sector, together with other appropriate measures

To advance the interests of members through collective bargaining and support to provide rewarding careers to their members.