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Chris Lynam

Director General, Royal Canadian Mounted Police External Review Committee1 communications in the past year

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Scotiabank

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Discussions around defence spending and the Defence Investment Agency as it relates to financial institutions Stablecoin Act in respect to the government's strategy on digital assets Providing input on federal budget measures that may impact the banking sector Income Tax Act as it applies to corporate taxation, personal taxation, registered saving products, investment, and competitiveness. Data and artificial intelligence policy, as it relates to financial institutions. Discussions on how to mitigate tariff risks and ensure the financial sector’s views are properly captured in trade dialogues. Proceeds of Crime (Money Laundering) and Terrorist Financing Regulations, with respect to a number of issues including identification requirements Financial Institutions, with respect to the Canadian regulatory framework. Financial Institutions with respect to the review of the global and Canadian regulatory framework. Financial Institutions, as it relates to consumer protection Legislation and regulation as it relates to data policy and governance issues International Trade, with respect to the Government of Canada's international relations strategy as it relates to the government's diplomatic and trade relations with Latin America and specifically the Pacific Alliance. Financial Institutions with respect to Environment, Social and Governance issues (ESG). Financial Institutions, with respect to small business banking Financial institutions, as it relates to housing Cyber Security policy as it applies to Financial Institutions Agricultural Support Programs in respect to lending programs

Google Canada

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Envoi d'invitations afin d'assister à un événement où l'entreprise annoncera une contribution et des programmes de formation.

Rogers Communications

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Implications of lawful access legislation, C-22 on telecommunications service providers Provide information on the consultation processes between the CRTC and telecommunication providers. Government measures to combat financial crimes and fraud Matters related to internet connectivity for new housing developments in Canada and Build Canada Homes. Lawful access requirements of Electronic Service Providers as outlined in Bill C-2, "Strong Borders Act." Policies and regulations relating to First Nations identification and eligibility for affordable telecommunications services. Policies and regulations related to the operation of Rogers Bank, with respect to financial sector regulations governing the Bank including issues under the Bank Act and consumer protection regulations. Matters related to Rogers’ acquisition of further shares in Maple Leaf Sports and Entertainment Canada, US, Mexico Free Trade Agreement (CUSMA), specifically provisions related to copyright, culture, telecommunications and broadcasting. Matters relating to Canada’s cybersecurity, specifically issues relating to public/ private partnerships designed to prevent the disruption of critical infrastructure and cyber systems. Policies, consultations and regulations related to the Broadcasting Act, Online News Act, Telecommunications Act, Copyright Act, and PIPEDA, the Artificial Intelligence and Data Act. Spectrum and telecommunications policies including wireless networks and roaming, spectrum auctions and digital economy, satellite to mobile technology, as well as public safety broadband network. Commitments related to the acquisition of Shaw Communications. Policies and programs that promote equity of opportunities and address accessibility issues for Canadians. Issues pertaining to professional sports and sport programs in Canada, alongside policies related to a growing Canadian sports economy. Broadcasting policies and regulations related to a modernized broadcasting system that fosters competition in the Canadian industry. Broadband policies and regulations, including rural broadband, the measurement of internet performance, competitive dynamics of broadband and availability of wholesale internet access and affordable internet. Bringing awareness of rising rates of network theft, tampering and vandalism of telecommunications infrastructure, retail robberies and sharing industry experiences of a need for criminal justice responses. Implementation of Bill C-18, the Online News Act, which gained royal assent in June 2023, as well as production supports for Canadian local news. Marketing of food and beverages to children as it relates to Bill C-252, An Act to amend the Food and Drugs Act. The Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP), specifically provisions related to copyright, culture, telecommunications and broadcasting. Telecommunications industry experiences with emergency outages and resolutions in the context of Bill C-58, An Act to amend the Canada Labour Code and the Canada Industrial Relations Board Regulations, 2012. Single event sports betting, as it relates to the impact on gaming in Canada. Safety Code 6, limits for exposure to radio frequency electromagnetic energy Radiocommunications Act, specifically sections related to satellite signal theft. Procurement policies, specifically polices related to mobile devices and associated support services and solutions. Policies related to the adoption of Information and Communications Technologies (ICT) by Small and Medium-sized Enterprise (SMEs). Corporate taxation under the Income Tax Act, specifically the calculation of tax on digital infrastructure, the calculation of Capital Cost Allowance (“CCA”) and the calculation of country-by-country (“CbC”) reporting. Copyright Act, specifically sections related to fairing dealing, anti-piracy and claimed infringement. An Act to enact the Consumer Privacy Protection Act and the Personal Information and Date Protection Tribunal

Telus

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Engage with government on on building multi residential housing units with the fibre and home security systems of TELUS. Broadband Canada – Connect to Innovate program which is of interest to TELUS, with respect to advancing rural and remote network connectivity in Canada. Engage with government to raise awareness on copper theft and advance policy solutions. Spectrum policy framework as related to incumbent wireless carriers with respect to all technological and financial implications of proposed government policies. Review of the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA) as relates to communications service providers’ obligations Replacement Worker Legislation - TELUS is interested in legislation that bans replacement workers during a labour dispute as it would hinder our ability to operate our organization and serve our customers. Regulatory environment affecting the Canadian wireless market, including regulatory framework with regard to the requirements around rural network infrastructure builds, the policy framework around spectrum auction rules and regulations on the purchase of existing Canadian wireless companies. Proposed Digital Economy Strategies with respect to spectrum and environmental policy. Potential Amendments to the Broadcasting and Telecommunication Acts, with respect to streamlining regulation of the broadcasting and telecommunication industry. Policy framework with respect to the relationship between digital/wireless connectivity and climate policy. Policy Framework with regard to the terms and conditions of auction for Spectrum Licenses. Informing Federal officials around TELUS initiatives in the Health Care field and communicating the need for increased cooperation in developing next generation health care services between all levels of Government. Critical infrastructure and cybersecurity - protection of facilities, networks, technology, assets and systems. Copyright regulations and the Copyright Modernization Act with respect to the scheduled five year review. Communicating with the government about adopting digital tools in the agriculture sector. Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission review of Basic Telecommunications Services Broadcasting Policies Relating to Specialty Television Broadcasting Policies Relating to Conventional Television Bills related to lawful access obligations that will have a direct impact on the Company from a financial and operational perspective, as well as impact on TELUS customers from a privacy perspective, and with respect to obligations imposed on carriers with respect to intercept and subscriber information. As a supplier to the Government of Canada, TELUS regularly engages in discussions related approaches to reduce costs in the procurement of end-user devices, networks and associated support services and solutions.