David Ewart

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.

Exploring opportunities with Strategic Innovation Fund to facilitate the evolution to lower GHG emissions in the mobility sector Engaging with the Government of Canada to explore the possibility of future potential investments in Canada Meetings with Government of Canada representatives with regard to securing and promoting Michelin North America's business operations in Canada and highlighting its work in the areas of technology and innovation. Enhance understanding of new defence policies and programs. Meeting with Government of Canada representatives with regard to the Work Sharing program as it may potentially apply to Michelin Canada's operations.