Darryl Taylor

Discussions about Canada’s defence procurement strategies as well as Canada's energy policies with respect to rules governing trade between Canada and the United States Considerations for R&D/funding with respect to Security and Defence systems including Intelligence Systems, Surveillance and Reconnaissance, Maritime Multi-Mission, Strategic Mobility, Escort Helicopter, Search and Rescue, Weapons programs, energy programs and IT/Information Solutions. Defence policy programs for the Department of National Defence, marketing of new product introduction, In-Service contracts for products concerning existing and future Boeing capabilities in Canada. Defence procurement, with respect to policy instruments and procurement strategy applied in the context of defence contracting. Industrial Technological Benefits policy including the application of the policy to future defence procurements. Applicability of investments by Boeing Canada to existing Canadian Government Programs

Standard Aero Ltd is interested in pursuing contracts with the federal government in the aerospace sector as a prime contractor for the repair, maintenance and overhaul of fixed wing and rotary wing aircraft. They also are pursuing subcontractor relationships with Boeing on the acquisition of the P-8 Poseidon as well as the F-135 engines on the Lockheed Martin F-35 as well as any other upcoming procurement opportunities.

Discussions about Canadian defence industrial capabilities regarding shipbuilding and acquisition of new capabilities by DND, and the Canadian Coast Guard for in-service support, continuous capability sustainment, C4ISR and networking programs, ground vehicles, optronics, military avionics and related equipment and identity, access management solutions and AI technologies Discussions about Canada's Value Proposition and Industrial Technological Benefits policy Pursuit of funding in aerospace through the Strategic Innovation Fund to support Thales Canada growth initiatives Initiatives related to digital and physical identity and security solutions including identification, verification and ID cards. Export permits, Canada's export permit policies and processes related to Thales' export permit applications in the aerospace and defence sectors Discussions about funding programs for the development of next generation technology for business and regional jets flight control and avionics systems Discussion about funding programs in support of Thales Canada's future activities in Canada, engagement of economic development agencies and discussions about their funding programs and criteria for application.

Advancing procurement opportunities with the Government of Canada for aircraft related services. This includes with the RCAF, RCN, Transport Canada, Canadian Coast Guard, NRC, CANSOFCOM, RCMP, CBSA. Procurement opportunities include the MAPLE program, NSAP, MAISAR and AETE. Assist Voyageur to engage with government officials on the design and delivery of aircraft support services. This includes the RCAF, RCN, CANSOFCOM, RCMP, NRC, CBSA, Transport Canada, CCG.