Conor Lewis

Seek funding support for an institutional defence network proposal via the Defence Innovation Secure Hub Seek funding support for an institutional artificial intelligence ecosystem proposal from the Artificial Intelligence Compute Challenge Advocacy to improve immigration policies and programs for prospective and current university students, faculty, and staff.

Advocacy related to university engagement in Canadian priorities in artificial intelligence, data systems and related computing science and energy subjects, including but not limited to specific calls for proposals. Advocacy for university initiatives related to Canadian priorities across the defence spectrum, including initiatives relevant to both Defence and Veterans' Affairs, among other federal departments. Advocacy to enhance support for university research mobilization and commercialization activities. Research security, with respect to international research partnerships Discussions with Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada and other relevant departments and agencies regarding the role of universities in supporting federal innovation initiatives, policies and programs. Discussions regarding research and development initiatives and federal support related to energy and environment, and climate change research, innovation, commercialization, talent and knowledge mobilization. Discussions regarding official language funding amounts and mechanisms. Discussions about the Copyright Act and details of its implementation in a post-secondary setting. Advocacy to secure support in the budget for post-secondary education, research, innovation, and science and technology. Advocacy to secure federal support to develop and upgrade university infrastructure, including but not limited to research and learning facilities, digital infrastructure, and transit infrastructure. Advocacy to increase support for university research, including research funding and granting programs administered by the tri-agencies (SSHRC, NSERC, CIHR) and other departments and agencies. Advocacy to improve immigration policies and programs for prospective and current university students, faculty, and staff. Advocacy to ensure that proposals to develop or amend federal legislation, regulations, policies or programs that directly or indirectly impact the post-secondary system reflect the needs of universities and support our research and education mission. Advocacy to enhance student supports, including but no limited to Canada Student Grants and Loans, the Canada Graduate Scholarship Program, supports for Indigenous students, and work-integrated learning programs. Advocacy to advance Canadian leadership in priority areas to support world class research, talent attraction and retention, and knowledge mobilization. Advocacy related to reconciliation efforts, including but not limited to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission's Calls to Action

Contribute to global responsive sovereign missions and open new commercial markets for Canadian tech companies Discussions around Alignment with Talent Retention and Acquisition. Leverage experience in the team to create new job opportunities in Canada. Discussions around launch licences and export controls. Positioning Canadian technology for future dual use technologies. Leverage Government of Canada investment in capital-intensive activities leading to economic growth and innovation. Develop tech in Canada for dual-use and commercial activities.

Positioning Canadian technology for future dual use technologies. Leverage Government of Canada investment in capital-intensive activities leading to economic growth and innovation. Develop tech in Canada for dual-use and commercial activities. Discussions around Alignment with Talent Retention and Acquisition. Leverage experience in the team to create new job opportunities in Canada. Contribute to global responsive sovereign missions and open new commercial markets for Canadian tech companies Discussions around launch licences and export controls.

Discussions around Alignment with Talent Retention and Acquisition. Leverage experience in the team to create new job opportunities in Canada. Contribute to global responsive sovereign missions and open new commercial markets for Canadian tech companies Positioning Canadian technology for future dual use technologies. Discussions around launch licences and export controls. Leverage Government of Canada investment in capital-intensive activities leading to economic growth and innovation. Develop tech in Canada for dual-use and commercial activities.

Discussions around Alignment with Talent Retention and Acquisition. Leverage experience in the team to create new job opportunities in Canada. Discussions around launch licences and export controls. Leverage Government of Canada investment in capital-intensive activities leading to economic growth and innovation. Develop tech in Canada for dual-use and commercial activities. Contribute to global responsive sovereign missions and open new commercial markets for Canadian tech companies Positioning Canadian technology for future dual use technologies.

Cybersecurity capacity development Discuss public safety related initiatives including border security Cybersecurity laws, policies and regulations National Security Technologies and Solutions International Trade to help expand Canadian trade internationally Trade Policy, with respect to BlackBerry market access issues experienced internationally, specifically tariffs and non-tariff trade barriers Strategic Innovation Fund, specifically application for funding for corporate R&D project Investment Canada Act - specifically with respect to technologies Intellectual property - specifically related to IP policies that encourage private investment in development of technologies that support supply chain resiliency Innovation - discussions regarding the Canadian government's Innovation Agenda; including programs government may be considering to foster innovation in the Canadian ICT industry (e.g. skills & training, centres of excellence, R&D funding and incentives, government use of technology) Government Procurement - specifically Government priorities and role for private industry in helping to achieve government objectives - e.g. remote work, IT modernization, innovation and R&D intensive products, and crisis communications Government funding for private sector R&D technology projects Discuss Canada's Defence and Procurement Strategies

Communicate with the Government of Canada regarding CIRA's registry, domain name system and cybersecurity services with a view to supporting the government's digital resilience objectives. Communicate with the Government of Canada regarding Bill C-8, An Act Respecting Cyber Security, with respect to requirements for domain name system operators. Participate in Innovation, Science, and Economic Development broadband funding programs, with a view to integrating Canadian Internet Registration Authority broadband data into broadband mapping processes. Contribute to the Government of Canada's preparations for upcoming United Nations-led multilateral meetings, including the World Summit on the Information Society+20 and Global Digital Compact. Contribute to the development of Government of Canada-led programs to improve data security and cybersecurity awareness in government IT infrastructure. Contribute to the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission's Broadband Fund program, with a view to integrating Canadian Internet Registration Authority broadband data into broadband mapping processes. Contribute to Public Safety Canada's National Cyber Security Strategy and National Cyber Security Action Plan to help protect Canadian organizations from cyber threats. Communicate with Justice Canada regarding the Second Additional Protocol to the Budapest Convention with respect to requirements for domain name registry operators.

The Council of Canadian Innovators (CCI) is engaging with government officials to discuss the alignment between CCI’s priorities and the federal government’s efforts to foster innovation in Canada. These discussions focus on ensuring that government programs and policies effectively support high-growth Canadian technology firms and strengthen the country’s innovation ecosystem. Canadian Sovereign AI Compute Strategy: advocacy was focused on bringing domestic firms into the value chain through policies and measures that provide equal opportunity for Canadian Head Quartered companies. Discussion on the intangible economy, SR&ED, and economic growth as it relates to domestic expenditures for intellectual property filing, as well as a focus on small and medium-sized companies. US Trade - discussed Tariffs and handling of Canada US Mexico Trade Agreement. Sustainable Development Technology Canada (SDTC) to establish a sponsorship agreement related to CCI's Board education training program for the intangible economy. Small Business and Tourism, Changes to Canadian Export Program (CanExport) so it allows more technology companies to apply Procurement – Changes to Request for Proposal (RFP) process to break down large bundles into smaller amounts for Medium and Small Business (SMEs) can apply Health Canada: advocate for an increase of resources for Therapeutics Canada for them to speed up processing times and efficiencies within their department; create working groups and framework with industry leaders and health Canada on digital and data health, and create a therapeutics working group with industry and health Canada. Finance – Changes to Scientific research and experimental development (SR&ED) tax incentive program to make the process easier for Medium and Small Business (SMEs) to apply and report on the current program, to further increase the maximum a SME can apply for Export Development Canada (EDC) to establish a sponsorship agreement related to CCI's Board education training program for the intangible economy. Environment and Climate Change Canada, give input and feedback on the PanCanada Framework, Canada-China agreement for scientific and technological cooperation, and the relationship between Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emitters & CO2 Reducers. Our focus is on involving Canadian high-growth firms in the policies and programs the government is working on regarding climate change and the greening of government. Discussions on international trade, specifically on the North American Free Trade Agreement with respect to data localisation, labour mobility and tariffs. Defence & Security: advocate for a domestic-focused cybersecurity ecosystem that has Canadian companies at the centre of a national cybersecurity defence policy. Citizenship and immigration – Change the current work visa time lines, seek changes to the the Labour Market Impact Assessment for expatiating and a faster process Changes to Industrial Research Assistance Program (IRAP) to make the process easier for Medium and Small Business (SMEs) to apply and report on the current program, to Increase the maximum amount a SME can apply for Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) - changes to (scientific research and experimental development) SR&ED program with how it is administered and reviewed. Discussed companies SR&ED claims and issues with their processing. Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC) to establish a sponsorship agreement related to CCI's Board education training program for the intangible economy.

Explore funding, procurement, and/or grant opportunities within the Government of Canada as they align with Memorial University strategic initiatives and federal strategic initiatives, especially those related to science and technology, innovation, the Defence Industrial Strategy, Arctic and northern development, and ocean and marine development. Education, research, and development to understand current and future opportunities as they align with Memorial University strategic initiatives and the Government of Canada's strategic initiatives, especially those related to science and technology, the Defence Industrial Strategy, innovation, energy, Arctic and northern development, and ocean and marine development.

Explore funding and/or grant opportunities within the Federal Government as they align with Memorial University strategic initiatives and Federal Government strategic initiatives, especially those related to Science and Technology, Innovation, Arctic and Northern Development, Defence and Ocean and Marine development. Education, Research and Development to understand current and future opportunities as they align with Memorial University strategic initiatives and Federal Government strategic initiatives, especially those related to Science and Technology, Innovation, Arctic and Northern Development, and Ocean and Marine development and defence.

Advocacy regarding the Government of Canada’s defence and research agenda, including policies, programs and regulations developed by the Department of National Defence, Defence Research and Development Canada and other relevant departments and agencies that directly or indirectly impact the post-secondary education sector. Advocacy regarding the Government of Canada’s innovation and economic development agenda, including policies, programs and regulations developed by Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada and other relevant departments and agencies that directly or indirectly impact the post-secondary education sector. Advocacy regarding the Government of Canada’s health research and life sciences agenda, including policies, programs and regulations developed by Health Canada and other relevant departments and agencies that directly or indirectly impact the post-secondary education sector. Advocacy regarding immigration policies, programs and regulations related to international students, faculty, and highly qualified research personnel developed by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada and other relevant departments and agencies that directly or indirectly impact the post-secondary education sector. Advocacy regarding housing strategy issues, policies and programs that directly or indirectly impact the post-secondary education sector. Advocacy regarding Government of Canada training, employment and skills policies or programs, developed by Employment and Social Development Canada and other relevant departments and agencies, that directly or indirectly impact the post-secondary education sector with respect to their research and education activities. Advocacy regarding Canada’s research and development agenda, including research funding administered through the granting agencies and other federal departments and agencies, program design, and regulatory concerns related to research, including research security. Advocacy to ensure that proposals to develop or amend federal legislation, regulations, policies or programs that directly or indirectly impact the post-secondary system reflect the needs of universities and support research and education activities, including communication with public office holders in the House of Commons of Canada, the Senate of Canada and relevant departments and agencies. Activities related to the operation of U15 digital initiatives including Cognit.ca and SecureScholar.

Transportation, with respect to rocket launch regulations Transportation, with respect to Canada's launch capacity Telecommunications, with respect to satellite technology for connectivity; advanced communications technologies; digital economic strategies; spectrum policy and auctions Security, with respect to the Government of Canada creating a National Space Council Security, with respect to space technologies as part of Canada's Critical Infrastructure Science and technology, with respect to space technology policies and programs Research and development, with respect to space technology R&D policies and programs; Canadian involvement in international space programs Regional development, with respect to utilization of satellite technology for connectivity; advanced communications technologies Mining, with respect to space resource utilization policy Labour, with respect to discussions with the Government of Canada on immigration as it relates to attracting and retaining a highly skilled workforce International trade, with respect to remote Space Systems Sensing Act (RSSSA) regulations and procedures; satellite mission data policy International trade, with respect to remote Space Systems Sensing Act (RSSSA) legislation, regulations and procedures; international trade agreements; modernization of space regulatory framework; international cooperation agreements; international cooperation agreements; international space norms and regulations International trade, with respect to Canada's trade policy; Export and Import Permits Act; Export Control List; international trade agreements; export permit applications; Trade Commissioners Service (TCS) assistance; Export Development Canada (EDC) assistance; Canadian Commercial Corporation (CCC) assistance International relations, with respect to the Government of Canada creating a National Space Council International relations, with respect to Canadian involvement in international space programs Intellectual property, with respect to protection and ownership of Intellectual Property (IP) Infrastructure, with respect to space technologies as part of Canada's Critical Infrastructure Industry, with respect to space regulatory framework modernization; international cooperation agreements; broadband regulations; spectrum policy and auctions Industry, with respect to future space regulatory framework changes Industry, with respect to Canadian space program policy and governance; space strategies; advocacy for a National Space Council; Industrial and Technological Benefits (ITB) program; commercial space policy and programs; future government space mission concepts; Canadian involvement in international space programs; international cooperation agreements Immigration, with respect to discussions with the Government of Canada on immigration as it relates to attracting and retaining a highly skilled workforce Government procurement, with respect to procurement policies; Industrial and Technological Benefits (ITB) program Fisheries, with respect to space techologies to monitor Illegal, Unreported and Unregulated (IUU) fishing Environment, with respect to space techologies to measure climate change and to monitor ecosystems. Economic development, with respect to the Government of Canada creating a National Space Council Economic development, with respect to space regulatory framework modernization; international cooperation agreements; broadband regulations; spectrum policy and auctions Economic development, with respect to Canadian space program policy and governance; space strategies; advocacy for a National Space Council; Industrial and Technological Benefits (ITB) program; commercial space policy and programs; future government space mission concepts; Canadian involvement in international space programs; international cooperation agreements Defence, with respect to the Government of Canada creating a National Space Council Defence, with respect to current and future defence space programs and

CSMC is engaging the federal government to raise awareness of its organization, mission, and the value it delivers to its members and the broader community. This outreach is intended to build understanding, strengthen relationships with decision-makers, and ensure the organization’s priorities are recognized in relevant policy discussions.

CSMC is engaging the federal government to raise awareness of its organization, mission, and the value it delivers to its members and the broader community. This outreach is intended to build understanding, strengthen relationships with decision-makers, and ensure the organization’s priorities are recognized in relevant policy discussions. CSMC is a space and defence company focused on the development an commercialization of dual-use technologies across nuclear, quantum, resources, and other areas.

Démarches visant à présenter l’entreprise et ses opérations, en cohérence avec les priorités gouvernementales, notamment en matière de souveraineté spatiale.

Meetings with elected and non-elected officials to discuss the company's funding request from the Strategic Response Fund at the department of Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada. Meetings with elected and non-elected officials to discuss the company's priority issues with the funding obtained from the Innovation for Defence Excellence and Security program from the department of National Defence.