Colin McSween
PSPC, Public Safety Canada (PS)·0 communications in the past year
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Cisco Systems Canada Co.
1Engagement with Shared Services Canada as it relates to its mandate to provide secure, reliable networks, modern tools and client-centric digital services for Canadians, including: networks and network security, data centres and Cloud offerings, digital communications and IT tools, new procurement models and enterprise efficiencies. Cisco will seek opportunities to engage with elected and non-elected members of the Government of Canada regarding the Government's Budget 2024 $2 billion in Artificial Intelligence (AI) Compute. Cisco will seek opportunities to engage with elected and non-elected members of the Government of Canada regarding issues related to Right To Repair. Cisco will seek opportunities to engage with elected and non-elected members of the Government of Canada regarding Canada-US relations and CUSMA six-year review. Discussions regarding grants and contributions for programming in the not-for-profit / charity sector regarding skills and education. Discussions regarding funding opportunities to expand Cisco's R&D footprint, talent & presence in Canada. Cisco will seek opportunities to engage with elected and non-elected members of the Government of Canada regarding Bill C-27 The AI & Data Act Cisco will seek opportunities to engage with elected and non-elected members of the Government of Canada regarding Bill C-26, An Act Respecting Cyber Security Cisco is seeking opportunities to engage with the Government of Canada on the Industrial and Technological Benefits Policy related to economic development and investment in Canada. Cisco is seeking opportunities to engage with the Government of Canada on programs and policies related to digital readiness, innovation, technology, digital transformation and acceleration, digital skills & education, cyber security, AI, data, privacy and the broad adoption of information and communication technologies.
Telus
1Engage 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.