Jordan Owens

Discussion of timelines, funding, and procurement processes for major projects, transportation corridors, and defence infrastructure.

Arranging meetings with government officials to discuss how the University of Victoria's research and innovation capacity can support the Government of Canada’s defence priorities, including Arctic and maritime surveillance and security. Engaging government decision-makers regarding the post-secondary sector's role in developing and supporting energy solutions for Canadian communities. Providing strategic advice to the University to promote its priorities with decision makers and how they can support government priorities related to housing, economic and regional development, the preservation of Indigenous languages and legal orders, and the role of post-secondary sector in the commercialization of research.

Exploring opportunities to provide unmanned technologies in support of Canada’s domestic defence needs, and foreign affairs priorities.

Informing decision makers about Spaceium's space refuelling technologies, and its application in support of Canada's defence industrial base.