Colin Lalonde

Encouraging Government to work with the provinces and territories to develop a pan-Canadian strategy for digital health. Working with Government to transform service delivery through digital adoption. Seeking a coordinated national strategy/secretariat to address the far reaching implications of the Internet of Things (IoT) and engage ITAC in a pan-Canadian discourse. Working with Government to develop and execute a national strategy to grow Canada's digital economy, drive innovation and competitiveness in the ICT sector, and modernize the public sector in its use of information technology. Working with government to develop an innovation agenda that bolsters investments made in Collaborative Innovation. Encouraging Government to continue with existing policies and programs that help Canadian Information, Communications and Technology (ICT) companies scale by accessing to global markets. Representing ICT industry voices to government as it considers changes to the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA) and related regulations. To encourage Government to do a full review of the Temporary Foreign Workers Program (TFWP) and International Mobility Program (IMP) and engage ITAC in consultation around such. Working with Government to ensure the modernization of procurement systems are done in a fair, transparent, and collaborative manner. Encouraging government to prioritize a competitive taxation regime that supports the continued growth of Canada's IT sector.

Proposals related to the provision of security guarding services Engaging with the federal government to ensure the continuation of the "Right of First Refusal for Guard Services contracts.

Seeking reciprocity with the US to enable Canadian companies to bid on contracts for airport screening in the US. Seeking changes to the policies regarding the Commissionaires Corps first right of refusal on government contracts for security for federal real property. Security for Canadian Embassy infrastructure

Transférer intégralement des terrains excédentaires appartenant au gouvernement fédéral et permettre à la Nation Huronne-Wendat de réaliser un projet de développement dans la ville de Québec.

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.

Discussions on complementing corporate investment with government investment and initiatives. Discussion of labour policies and regulations within the retail industry Potential regulatory or legislative changes relative to data and privacy. Potential policy changes to healthy foods and nutrition initiatives under Health Canada and the Public Health Agency of Canada. Initiatives related to sustainable seafood programs and practices under the Department of Fisheries and Oceans and the impact on Canadian fisheries and oceans. Initiatives related to environmental policies and programs under Environment and Climate Change Canada which may have an impact on the retail grocery industry. Initiatives impacting food safety and food labeling through Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada and/or the Canadian Food Inspection Agency. Discussions regarding international trade agreements and their impact on the retail, food and pharmacy sector. Discussion of drug policies, eHealth and primary health care policies.

Policies and programs to encourage trade between Canada and the United States, including with regard to the Canada-United States-Mexico- Agreement (CUSMA). Global distribution of content in relation to cultural export policies. Broadcasting polices, including policies related to expenditures, online undertakings, new media, the internet. Regulations, legislation, and/or policies affecting foreign online undertakings and producers including any amendments to the Broadcasting Act, Telecommunications Act, or Copyright Act. Applicable regulations and policies related to the Broadcasting Act (Online Streaming Act), including regulations governing the Canadian-Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) under the Broadcasting Act, the Telecommunications Act. The Temporary Foreign Workers Program (Immigration and Refugee Protection Act; Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations) and its impact on the film/audio-visual sector in Canada. Production incentives related to the film/audio-visual sector in Canada. Policies and programs related to immigration that support workers and businesses in the film/audio-visual sector in Canada. Piracy and Counterfeiting - Supporting an effective border enforcement regime and protecting intellectual property rights holders from piracy and counterfeiting (Copyright Act, Trade-marks Act, and Customs Act). Film distribution policy related to the film/audio-visual sector in Canada. Copyright Act - Supporting strong and effective copyright law that supports the production and distribution of cinematographic works in Canada.

Support for a Public AI Lab through the National AI Strategy to promote adoption among the arts, culture, and creative industies Affordable housing for students, support for student mental health and wellness, support for the Cultural Policy Hub and research support services, support for upskilling and reskilling and Public AI Discussions with the government concerning campus and student safety and the potential creation of strategies to combat hate on campus. Support for a national upskilling and training program through Canada's art and design universities that would support the arts, culture and creative industries transition through new technological changes including AI Seeking funding from FedDev to support a design-driven entrepreneurial diversity and inclusive innovation program. Research and commercialization funding from ISED (Innovation Science and Economic Development) agencies - FedDev Ontario (Applied Research and Commercialization Initiative) and National Research Council Canada Industrial Research Assistance Program (NRC-IRAP) with respect to internships, commercialization, research and research infrastructure. Inclusion of women and other diverse people in the economy, especially in creative and digital media industries Funding to support young adult creative mental health and affordable student housing Funding for inclusion of women, equity, diversity and inclusion in the economy, especially in creative and digital media industries

Seeking government contracting opportunities related to Procore's construction management software.