David Yarker

Support the meaningful participation of Inuit and Inuit Development Corporations in emerging and existing research and development and science programs related to Arctic and Northern security and defence, including enabling infrastructure and environmental sustainability. Support the meaningful participation of Inuit and Inuit Development Corporations in emerging and existing programs related to Arctic and Northern defence and security, including NORAD Modernization and Continental and Arctic Defence, including special purpose, dual-use and community infrastructure. Advocacy for opportunities for funding to support Inuit participation in business development opportunities that support Arctic and Northern security and defence and dual-use infrastructure Advocacy for new or improved federal policies and programs related to Arctic and Northern security and defence infrastructure and dual-use infrastructure, that support business development of Inuit Development Corporations, including with respect to revision of Federal Government Procurement policies for Indigenous businesses

Support the meaningful participation of Inuit and Inuit Development Corporations in emerging programs related to NORAD Modernization and Continental and Arctic Defence Seeking project funding to allow the Association to carry out research and internal coordination on specific arctic project activities. Seeking federal contribution or grant to support core 'funding' activities for Association, including staffing of an Executive Director position and presence in Ottawa. Secure funding to support Inuit participation in business development opportunities Advocacy for new or improved federal policies and programs that support business development of Inuit Development Corporations, including with respect to revision of Federal Government Procurement policies for Indigenous businesses

In tandem, CrowdStrike is seeking to engage Government in respect to proposed Cyber Security Legislation- Bill C-26- An Act respecting cyber security, amending the Telecommunications Act and making consequential amendments to other Acts. These engagements are not aimed at altering the Bill in any way specifically but rather to provide thought leadership and guidance in respect to how other countries have developed and applied similar legislation. CrowdStrike is a leading thought leader in the realm of Cyber Security. They are seeking a business partnership with the Government of Canada and are exploring potential projects that they could potentially bid on. As part of these engagements, CrowdStrike will be engaging the government on their current Cloud Policy and providing insight on how other G7 and NATO countries have been evolving their cloud policies and strategies to align with new global realities and challenges.