David Richards

Ensure the smooth transition of the machinery of government change from DFO to GAC

See the implementation of the Freshwater Action Plan, the Canada Water Agency in Budget 2023, and the creation of a Great Lakes Restoration Initiation. Seeking government support towards a machinery of government change for the Great Lakes Fishery Commission.

Advocacy regarding pending CRTC review of Wireless Code Replacement Worker Legislation - TELUS is interested in legislation that bans replacement workers during a labour dispute as it would hinder our ability to operate and provide ongoing service to customers. Providing input to the government for development of an anti-fraud strategy to create an integrated fraud takedown framework. Discussions regarding federal support for science and research talent development, with a focus on creating public-private partnerships that enhance education and training opportunities. These efforts aim to advance social good by increasing the participation of women and marginalized groups in the digital economy and STEM sectors. Developing protocols for Canada’s Greenhouse Gas Offset Credit System Advocacy for potential amendments to the Copyright Act, with respect to updating unclear regulation of Internet Service Providers. Advocacy regarding fibre-to-the-premises wholesale access; including discussions about TELUS' expansion and extended offerings. Advocacy regarding improving resilience and redundancy in TELUS’ network, including the potential to expand remote network connectivity and build out critical infrastructure in the North. Communicating with the government about how to support adopting digital tools in the agriculture sector. Advocacy concerning the development and implementation of national artificial intelligence policies, including but not limited to the Sovereign AI Compute Strategy and the AI Compute Access Fund. Informing officials about TELUS' plans to monetize passive infrastructure. Informing Federal officials about the risks posed by copper theft to public safety and telecommunications infrastructure, and advocating for enhanced collaboration between governments (provincial and federal) and industry to address this growing issue effectively. Advocating for stricter regulations around theft and damage of telecommunications infrastructure through Bill C-26: An Act respecting cyber security, amending the Telecommunications Act and making consequential amendments to other Acts. Review of the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA) as relates to communications and data service providers’ obligations 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. 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 Licences 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 cyber security - protection of facilities, networks, technology, assets and systems. Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission review of Basic Telecommunications Services Broadcasting Policies Relating to Specialty Television Broadcasting Policies Relating to Conventional Television Broadband Canada – Connect to Innovate program which is of interest to TELUS, with respect to advancing rural and remote network connectivity in Canada. 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 di

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. Inviting MPs to Kits for Kids, an event during which the client will donate backpacks and supplies to schools and community groups across Canada. 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 Broadband Canada – Connect to Innovate program which is of interest to TELUS, with respect to advancing rural and remote network connectivity in Canada. 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.

Protecting cetaceans at Marineland, including finding sanctuaries and facilities to care for them, and permits that may be sought for the export of ceteaceans. Outlawing the export of live horses for slaughter. Advocating for legislation restricting the captivity of wild animals. Opposing legislative attempts to restrict transparency in agriculture. Ending fur farming in Canada. Criminal Code animal cruelty provisions. Requesting that the government fund efforts to replace the use of animals in science, including the Canadian Centre for Alternatives to Animal Methods. Farmed animal suffering in animal agriculture, including the lack of federal regulation of on-farm animal welfare; and enforcement of existing animal transport and slaughter laws.

Enacting legislative changes addressing the use of parental alienation and associated pseudo-concepts, so that our justice system can begin protecting women and children without waiting for a slow change in case law precedent. Banning parental alienation accusations in family court. Federal Budget with respect to sustained funding for WAGE and for Women's Rights organizations. Bill C-21: An Act to amend certain Acts and to make certain consequential amendments (firearms), with respect to banning assault-style firearms and domestic/family violence provisions.

Bill C-29 Engagement on 'An Act to establish the Financial Crimes Agency and to make consequential amendments to certain Acts and regulations' as it relates to legislative changes that might impact policing and core function of RCMP Members, with the purpose of providing information and recommendations to guide future decisions. Bill C-31 Engagement on 'A second Act to implement certain provisions of the budget tabled in Parliament on November 4, 2025' as it relates to legislative changes that might impact policing and core function of RCMP Members, with the purpose of providing information and recommendations to guide future decisions. Bill C-22 engagement on 'An Act respecting lawful access', as it relates to legislative changes that might impact policing and core function of RCMP Members, with the purpose of providing information and recommendations to guide future decisions. Bill C-16 engagement on 'An Act to amend certain Acts in relation to criminal and correctional matters (child protection, gender-based violence, delays and other measures). as it relates to legislative changes that might impact policing and core function of RCMP Members, with the purpose of providing information and recommendations to guide future decisions. Bill C-14 Engagement on 'An Act to amend the Criminal Code, the Youth Criminal Justice Act and the National Defence Act (bail and sentencing)' as it relates to legislative changes that might impact policing and core function of RCMP Members, with the purpose of providing information and recommendations to guide future decisions. Bill C-9- Engagement 'An Act to amend the Criminal Code (hate propaganda, hate crime and access to religious or cultural places)', as it relates to legislative changes that might impact policing and core function of RCMP Members, with the purpose of providing information and recommendations to guide future decisions. Bill C-2 - Engagement on 'An Act respecting certain measures relating to the security of the border between Canada and the United States and respecting other related security measures', as it relates to legislative changes that might impact policing and core function of RCMP Members, with the purpose of providing information and recommendations to guide future decisions. RCMP Mental Health, in relation to the creation of a strategy, resources or investments. Implementation of inquiry or report recommendations that have examined the RCMP, including the Public Order Emergency Commission, the Mass Casualty Commission Final Report and others. The Royal Canadian Mounted Police Act, in respect to any and all amendments or develoments of regulations that would impact RCMP members. The Royal Canadian Mounted Police Superannuation Act as it relates to pension, disability, health care services, occupational health and safety, employee assistance services and benefits for the purpose of strengthening services and providing recommendations to inform decisions, grant amounts and MOU's. The RCMP's core responsibilities, Federal Policing, Contract and Indigenous Policing and Specialized Policing Services, in respect to promoting investments, resources, modernization and contract renewals. Firearms in Canada, in respect to increased mandates of RCMP Members and the need for additional resourcing or investments.

Discuss with the government critical barriers to providing innovative medical cannabis treatments for patients under the current implementation of the Cannabis Act.