Alice Hansen

INTERNATIONAL TRADE: Legislative proposals, regulations, policies or programs related to Canada's international trading and investment relationship with foreign markets. WORLD TRADE ORGANIZATION: Input to federal deliberations regarding international negotiations to implement the Doha Round of trade liberalization U.N. CONVENTION ON CLIMATE CHANGE: Input to federal deliberations on ongoing international negotiations respecting the Convention, as well as decisions about implementation of Convention provisions in Canada TRANS-PACIFIC PARTNERSHIP: Input to federal consultations re Canada's entry into the Trans-Pacific Partnership; and consideration of Canadian interests with respect to increasing economic ties with several nations of the Asia-Pacific, including trade in goods and services, foreign investment protections, intellectual property, immigration, labour mobility, etc. TELECOMMUNICATIONS POLICY: Federal policy and rules related to provision of telecommunications services in Canada, including competition among service providers, access to wireless spectrum, ownership and foreign investment, and access by new entrants SECURITY AND PROSPERITY IN NORTH AMERICA, with respect to rules governing the flow of goods, services and people across the border; cooperation among agencies in the three countries to streamline and harmonize rules and regulations governing the conduct of business; policies to enhance energy trade and energy security SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY POLICY: Input regarding policies that can support research and development of new science and technology and the broader adaptation of advanced technologies across the Canadian economy PUBLIC SERVICE: Rules and regulations governing the conduct of public servants in their relations with corporations and business associations, processes for consulting with business on the impact of new laws and regulations governing the conduct of business in Canada POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION: Rules governing federal-provincial financing arrangements for post-secondary education; and development of acceptable national standards for graduate degrees in various disciplines PARLIAMENTARY REFORM: Input regarding changes to rules governing Parliament; Senate reform NORTH AMERICAN LEADERS' SUMMIT: Input to the federal government regarding policy priorities for the annual summit of the leaders of Canada, the United States and Mexico NORTH AMERICAN FREE TRADE AGREEMENT: Amendments, sub-agreements and regulations governing trade relations between Canada, the United States and Mexico; with respect to the enhanced trade in goods and services, regulation of investment between countries, admittance of qualified immigrants and recognition of professional credentials for employment purposes NORTH AMERICAN DEFENCE: Input regarding the North American Aerospace Defence Command (NORAD) and other means to enhance collaboration among governments regading defence of the North American continent NORTH AMERICAN COMMISSION ON ENVIRONMENTAL COOPERATION: Input to federal deliberations regarding possible enhancement and coordination of environmental standards among Canada, the United States and Mexico NATIONAL SECURITY POLICY: Input regarding policies that Canada's national security policies and regulations impacting the private sector. NATIONAL SECURITIES REGULATOR: Supporting efforts by the federal government to work with the provinces and establish a single national regulatory authority for the regulation of corporations which issues shares to the public LOBBYING ACT: Regulations governing the conduct of lobbyists and their relations with the federal government with respect to the rules regarding communications and meetings between senior public office holders and corporations and organizational lobbyists INVESTMENT CANADA ACT: Regulations and policies with respect to the foreign ownership of Canadian companies; takeovers of Canadian companies by foreign corporations or state entities, thresholds that trigger review

Importance of optical transmission technology in AI for growth, innovation, sustainability, and Canadian leadership Seeking to ensure that Canadian grant funding and procurement policies continue to view Ciena as a Canadian company.

Looking to engage on policies and programs under development related to the adoption and deployment of data analytics, artificial intelligence, and digital infrastructure solutions across federal departments, agencies, and municipalities. Opportunities to provide funding around transportation, economic, and planning-based data analytics to inform government decision-making

Discussions about grant application processes, timelines, and opportunity for funding the World Trade Centre Edmonton pilot program via the the Regional Innovation Ecosystem program. Discussions about grant application processes, timelines, and opportunity for funding the Artificial Intelligence and Construction Engineering (AIxCE) Cluster Organization implementation via the the Regional Tariff Response Initiative program. General discussions on local business conditions, challenges and opportunities facing Canada's small and medium businesses, and possible solutions for supporting local businesses. Consultation on strategies and approaches for accelerating housing construction and development in the Edmonton region. General discussions about international trade and expansion opportunities for small and medium businesses, with emphasis on Canada's Indo-Pacific Strategy. General discussions about business supports and engagement with military veterans, including potential collaborations and programming to bridge employment with local businesses and veterans. General discussions on federal Budget 2025, recommendations for investment and/or regulatory improvement, and implications for small and medium businesses. Consultations on building opportunities for Canada’s financial sector with specific focus on implications for small and medium businesses, General discussions about impacts of tariffs on local business, opportunities for supporting interprovincial and international trade, and the World Trade Centre Edmonton. General discussions about immigration program changes and targets, implications for local businesses, and opportunities to deliver educational programs to local business related to immigration. General discussions about artificial intelligence, business supports for technology adoption, and opportunities for leveraging technology to improve productivity in small and medium businesses.

To advocate to the Government to approve new, fast and effective ways to build urgently needed defence related infrastructure that supports the needs of CAF, DND and Canada's broader national security, with a specific emphasis on flexible, scalable, and rapidly deployable infrastructure projects on military installations that can also include the use of public-private partnership models.

Advancing discussions on programs and contracts tied to the development and support of future combat vessels. Funding to prepare the facility for construction of the future River Class Destroyer fleet and to support the ongoing maintenance of vessels. Interactions with Government officials regarding in-service support for Halifax Class Frigates. Input into the Federal Government's National Shipbuilding Procurement Strategy as it relates to Irving Shipbuilding being selected on October 19, 2011 to build the Combat Vessel work package.

Looking to engage on policies and programs under development related to the adoption and deployment of data analytics, artificial intelligence, and digital infrastructure solutions across federal departments, agencies, and municipalities. Opportunities to provide funding around transportation, economic, and planning-based data analytics to inform government decision-making