Lisa Samson

Communicating on regulations and guidelines around the closure and reclamation of oil sands projects, including on those regulations that provide solutions on treated water release. Communicating about potential collaboration between industry and government in the area of greenhouse gas emissions, including potential investments in carbon capture, utilization and storage ("CCUS"), including revenue and national interest benefits. Communicating about collaboration between industry and government in the area of greenhouse gas emissions. These communications will touch on: (i) energy efficiency, (ii) steam demand reduction, (iii) carbon capture, utilization and storage ("CCUS"), (iv) fugitive emissions and (v) mobile fleet efficiencies.

QV Studio is seeking a long-term federal funding recapitalization to build a long-term venture studio platform advancing dual-use quantum and AI technologies for defence and national infrastructure. Its lobbying focus is on recapitalization through DND’s Innovation for Defence Excellence and Security program and the BOREALIS initiative, aligning with Canada’s priority to translate public Research and Development into Canadian-owned, globally competitive companies.

Encourage the development of infrastructure and innovation initiatives that will allow the Canadian agriculture and cereals industries to continue to be world leaders in science-based research and development, while ensuring the maintenance of our competitive export position into the future.

Updates on emerging developments that are impacting international relations and trade Seeking financial support to maintain Canada’s global leadership position in refining key critical minerals, including nickel and cobalt.

Discussions with government officials regarding funding for development and deployment of low power AI chips to contribute to the sovereign cloud, innovation and AI capacity and to provide solutions for Canadian industry, government and security. Discussions with government officials around procurement through the Defence Investment Agency and new procurement vehicles as a result of the new federal government’s procurement reform policies.

Discussions with government officials around procurement through the Defence Procurement Agency and new procurement vehicles as a result of the new federal government’s procurement reform policies. Discussions with government officials regarding funding for development and deployment of quantum technologies to contribute to sovereign quantum innovation capacity and to provide solutions for Arctic defence and security.

Discussions with officials regarding support for best-in-class environmental monitoring and protection

Discussions with government officials regarding the critical minerals strategy and the client’s eligibility for funding from the federal government for its project.

Informing the federal government on the merits of high-volume graphene powder technology and the benefits of Canadian manufacturing. Discussions with officials to review possible funding opportunities for the high-volume graphene powder industry, including through the Strategic Innovation Fund. Discussions with officials on government supports for the high-volume graphene powder industry

Discussions with officials with regards to recent changes made to healthcare coverage for the Canadian Armed Forces.

Seeking the inclusion of Ronald McDonald House within the framework of Build Canada Homes (BCH), specifically under BCH's temporary and supportive housing category. Advocating for the development of a federal capital funding program to address temporary housing needs for vulnerable populations. Discussions on policies, programs and mechanisms to improve community infrastructure and non-profit housing Government outreach related to securing funding for future capital projects, infrastructure and ongoing operations and social service delivery.