Daniel Couillard

Engagement 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.

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Discussing Bill C-8, and supporting its implementation through a strong cyber workforce in Canada Policies and programs related to the education, training, upskilling or certifying the cyber security workforce in Canada.

Monitor implementation of Payment Card Networks Act with regard to debit and credit cards and other ecosystem developments. Monitor implementation of and compliance with the Code of Conduct for the Credit and Debit Industry in Canada. Monitor developments to immigration policy as it relates to skilled labour. Monitor developments the Payment Card Networks Act with respect to payment card network operators, and any other legislation seeking to amend that Act. Monitor developments relating to the Voluntary Interchange Commitment and other initiatives related to cost of acceptance. Monitor developments relating to international trade discussions, including the Canada-US-Mexico Agreement and WTO reform with respect to data flows and electronic payments. Monitor developments relating to government-supported tree planting programs, Monitor developments relating to Bill C-331 An Act to amend the Canadian Security Intelligence Service Act (duty of candour) Monitor developments regarding Proceeds of Crime and Terrorist Financing Act and regulations with respect to credit card accounts and prepaid. Monitor developments regarding breach tracking and reporting regulations under, and review of, the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act. Monitor developments associated with global humanitarian aid efforts with respect to financial inclusion and electronification of aid and exploring opportunities for private-public sector partnerships in administering aid. Monitor developments and opportunities regarding greater government use of electronic payments. Seek opportunities for greater usage of products and services by federal government. Monitor development of the Retail Payments Oversight Framework/RPAA with respect to regulation of payment networks. Monitor development of the Government’s innovation agenda with respect to the digital economy and Digital ID. Monitor development of the Digital Charter (Bill C-27) with respect to payments and data. Monitor development of regulations pursuant to the Bank Act with respect to credit card issuer practices. Monitor development of Open Banking consultations and studies. Monitor development of Faster Payments initiatives as the government moves toward payments modernization. Monitor development of cybersecurity policies with respect to payments. Monitor deployments relating to oversight of cryptocurrency. Monitor Bank Act policies with respect to prepaid cards.