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Bill Matthews

Deputy Minister, Treasury Board Of Canada Secretariat (TBS)6 communications in the past year

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Irving Shipbuilding

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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.

NorthStar Public Affairs

EdgeworthBox Canada

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We are interested in speeding up the defence procurement cycle and to helping defence buyers purchase the right solution, from the right buyer, at the right price.

Armatec Survivability

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Our efforts on behalf of Armatec involve the company's pursuit of opportunities with the Department of National Defence's support to Ukraine, the DRDC "Armour Up" program as well as the armour requirements for the Canadian Surface Combatant and other international opportunities working with and through the Trade and Export Controls Branch of Global Affairs.

Calian Group

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Canada's plans to increase defence spending, and supporting defence / national security capability development. Space Policy, and Canada's intentions on addressing cross-cutting issues that address commercial, civil and defence domains. Defence policy and budget: the impacts of Our North: Strong and Free and Budget 2024 on Canada's plans and priorities.

Canadian Association of Defence and Security Industries (CADSI)

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•Improve timeliness and predictability of Canada's export control regime and improve coordination with and implementation of defence trade promotion measures. •Raise awareness of the economic and national security contributions by the Canadian defence and innovative industry, including dual use, and the national security and economic value of having a robust, sustainable Canadian domestic defence industrial base. •Modernize Canada's procurement process for defence, security, cyber, ICT, and related emerging technologies with the goal of streamlining and increasing effectiveness for Canadian companies and enabling sovereign defence, cyber and digital capabilities. •Encourage the government to implement of the priorities, policies and programs laid out in the Defence Industrial Strategy, including the proper functioning of enabling programs and policies like industrial security, Industrial and Technological Benefits, financing, and innovation/R&D.

Canadian Chamber of Commerce

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GOVERNMENT PROCUREMENT - Reform Canada’s procurement system to support investment and ensure a competitive business environment. GOVERNMENT PROCUREMENT - Ensuring fair and open procurement practices to drive innovation and technology adoption in Canada. HOUSING - Advocate for policies and legislation that enable the creation of more housing supply, incentivize investment in residential construction and housing – enabling infrastructure, and support the development of skilled labour we need, whether domestically or through immigration, to restore housing affordability to Canadian families. TAXATION AND FINANCE – With regard to the measurement and improvement of Canada’s tax competitiveness, including: reforming the taxation, remittance, filing and audit processes of Canadian businesses and tax policy which improves the competitiveness of the Canadian business environment INTERNATIONAL TRADE – With respect to issues relating to trade controls, including tariffs, import and export controls, sanctions, and trade remedies. INDUSTRY - Improving the Scientific Research and Experimental Development (SR&ED) tax credit program to drive innovation; increase the role that the federal government plays in creating opportunities for small and medium sized businesses to digitalize and conduct more business activities online; developing a digital economy strategy for Canada. HEALTH – Ensuring we improve access to necessary medicines by building on rather than displacing the important role of private insurers and respecting provincial and territorial jurisdiction. CYBER SECURITY - Encouraging the government to prioritize cybersecurity innovation, talent development, and critical infrastructure resilience; modernize research and development; accelerate commercialization in the space; support the secure digitalization of small-and-medium-sized enterprises (SMEs); and improve the global competitiveness of Canada’s cybersecurity industry. IMMIGRATION - Reducing regulatory burdens for employers; promoting immigration to small, rural and northern communities; supporting regional and local community immigration strategies; maintaining and modernizing the Temporary Foreign Worker Program; Facilitating pathways to permanent residency for temporary residents (international students and TFWs; expediting and simplifying foreign credential recognition, calling for an international student and global talent strategy; improving language training as well as settlement and employment supports to newcomers, aligning immigration programs with labour market needs, improving the Start-Up Visa process, improving client services to potential immigrants and newcomers. EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING – National Workforce Strategy, programs that support small and medium sized enterprises, improving collection and dissemination of Labour Market Information, establishing the Employment Insurance Council to institutionalize social dialogue between workers and employers on issues related to employment and training needs, addressing barriers to labour mobility, improving effectiveness of employment supports and skills training. EDUCATION - Aligning employer and workforce needs with education and training; expanding skilling, upskilling, reskilling and work integrated learning opportunities. INFRASTRUCTURE – Improvement of Canada’s infrastructure through the National Infrastructure Assessment, National Supply Chains Strategy, and establishment of a Canada Trade Infrastructure Plan. TRANSPORTATION - Regarding the consistent funding of trade-enabling infrastructure projects; the development of a competitive and efficient transportation network including all modes of transportation; the fluidity and stability of supply chain operations, minimizing disruptions. LABOUR - Ensuring that any changes to the Canada Labour Code are implemented in response to defined and demonstrated issues and not to increase regulatory burdens for employers; minimizing labour disruption impacts on Canadian bus

General Dynamics Land Systems-Canada

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Support approvals for export permits for international export markets Light Armoured Vehicle Special Variant Enhancements Additional Mechanized Armoured Vehicles (AMAV) Logistics Vehicle Modernization (LVM) project

Maple Leaf Strategies

General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems - Canada

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Discussions relative au Munition Supply Program (MSP) et aux capacités de production de l'entreprise pour la fourniture de munitions aux Forces armées canadiennes Défense: Obtenir des contrats avec le ministère des Travaux publics et Services gouvernementaux Canada pour la fourniture de munitions aux Forces armées canadiennes, soit par appels d'offre dirigés ou par appels d'offres publics

Manulife Financial

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Supporting legislative changes to allow the electronic delivery of governance documents in the financial sector as proposed in the 2024 federal budget. Veterans Benefits including programs and policies that provide financial and other assistance to current and former members of the Canadian Armed Forces. The Pension Benefits Act and the Tax Act including annuities. The Income Tax Act and Budget 2023 proposal to change the tax treatment on Canadian dividends received by Canadian insurance companies. Standards for banking and health data (open banking, health information). Privacy, Human Rights and Insurance including the Privacy Act, Human Rights Act and the Canada Labour Code. Policies and programs related to Canada trade relations with other countries. Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions Guidelines on Insurance and Banking. Insurance Companies Act and regulations. Healthcare policy, specifically in relating to, employee benefits programs, including long-term disability and drug benefit plans. Global Minimum Tax Act to promote international coordination and harmonization on the timing and operation. Ensuring the passage of Bill C-27 - the Consumer Privacy Protection Act as drafted by the government. Canada’s system and programs for detecting and deterring money laundering. Access to Hong Kong Pensions for permanent residents of Canada

University of Calgary

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Support for new research and campus infrastructure. Increased funding and program design for various programs administered by Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC), Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC), and Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR). Funding or support with respect to international development cooperation (student and academic mobility, internships, research collaboration, exchanges, technical assistance). Discussions regarding possible research and development initiatives for, and investments in, partnerships with the University of Calgary. Discussions concerning potential research and development initiatives and investments related to clean energy, environmental research and climate change policy. Discussions about policy implementation regarding the academic visa process in support of international faculty recruitment with respect to changes to the Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations. Budget bills in support of federal funding for post-secondary education, research, innovation, science and technology.

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Kevin Ford contacted Bill Matthews on behalf of Calian Group
Jun 12, 2024
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Kevin Ford contacted Bill Matthews on behalf of Calian Group
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Nancy C Southern contacted Bill Matthews on behalf of ATCO
Jan 30, 2024
Dec 18, 2023
Marc Parent contacted Bill Matthews on behalf of cae
Dec 14, 2023
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Éric Martel contacted Bill Matthews on behalf of Bombardier
Feb 27, 2023
John Chen contacted Bill Matthews on behalf of BlackBerry
Jan 12, 2023