Duncan Retson

Présenter les projets d’infrastructures de l’ÉTS déposés dans le cadre du Fonds pour bâtir des collectivités fortes, soit la transformation du 990, rue Notre-Dame Ouest et la végétalisation du parvis du 1111, rue Notre-Dame Ouest. Les échanges portaient sur les besoins en infrastructures, la mise à niveau d’actifs existants, l’amélioration de l’accessibilité, de l’efficacité énergétique et de la résilience environnementale du campus, ainsi que sur les retombées pour la collectivité et l’écosystème d’innovation montréalais Informer sur l’écosystème de recherche et d’innovation de l’ÉTS et ses projets de développement - dont un projet d’UMR en sécurité et défense avec l’INRS à Saint-Jean, projet piloté par l’équipe du développement économique du Haut Richelieu, NeXDeV. Discuter des partenariats de recherche, d’innovation et d’infrastructures liés au secteur de la défense et de la sécurité nationale et à l'adaptation aux changements climatiques, incluant : – Le développement d’espaces sécurisés favorisant la collaboration entre le milieu académique, les start-ups et les entreprises du domaine de la défense ; – Les besoins en infrastructures et en financement pour soutenir la recherche en sécurité, résilience et innovation technologique à vocation militaire ou de sécurité nationale ; – La participation de l’ÉTS aux initiatives fédérales telles que le Défense Innovation Secure Hub (DISH). – Le besoin urgent d'adapter les infrastructures essentielles - ponts, routes, hôpitaux, ports, infrastructures de télécommunication, etc., aux défis climatiques. Pour discuter du sous financement des incubateurs de DeepTech au Canada. Présentation de nos capacités et de notre projet d’institut en Santé L’objectif était de présenter le projet Aérocampus, un écosystème d’innovation en aérospatiale visant à soutenir la R&D, l’innovation industrielle et la formation spécialisée, tout en mobilisant des acteurs industriels stratégiques. Nous avons discuté de l’importance du projet pour les partenaires de l’ÉTS, tel que l’ÉNA, le CTA et la Ville de Longueuil. Nous avons établi qu’Il y avait des besoins en infrastructures pour soutenir la recherche. L’ÉTS a sensibilisé ISDE à l’importance du projet pour l’écosystème canadien et à la nécessité d’un soutien fédéral, notamment via les retombées industrielles et technologiques (RIT). Discussions sur la version révisée de la proposition de financement de l’Institut de recherche sur les infrastructures résilientes et circulaires, AdapT. Les échanges portaient sur la bonification de certains aspects de la proposition permettant de mieux saisir l'ampleur du mandat de l'Institut ainsi que les retombées pour la société face aux défis climatiques. Discuter des politiques et des orientations du gouvernement du Canada en vue de favoriser le développement de l'enseignement supérieur et d'en accroître les retombées pour la société, particulièrement dans le secteur du génie. Discuter des politiques et des orientations du gouvernement du Canada en vue d'accroître le soutien à la recherche et développement, à l'innovation, à la science et aux technologies. Discuter de la contribution du secteur du génie au développement économique du Canada, en vue d'en maximiser les retombées pour le Québec en particulier.

Discuter des politiques et des orientations du gouvernement du Canada en vue de favoriser le développement de l'enseignement supérieur et d'en accroître les retombées pour la société, particulièrement dans le secteur du génie. Discuter des politiques et des orientations du gouvernement du Canada en vue d'accroître le soutien à la recherche et développement, à l'innovation, à la science et aux technologies. Discuter de la contribution du secteur du génie au développement économique du Canada, en vue d'en maximiser les retombées pour le Québec en particulier.

Seek support for funding operations of Canadian Light Source Seek support for continued growth in funding to the research granting councils Seek support for Capital funding for Canadian Light Source equipment and infrastructure expansion. Seek support for an appropriate mechanism for funding operations of national research facilities

Support for new research and campus infrastructure. Increased funding and program design for various programs administered by Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC), Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC), and Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR). Funding or support with respect to international development cooperation (student and academic mobility, internships, research collaboration, exchanges, technical assistance). Discussions regarding possible research and development initiatives for, and investments in, partnerships with the University of Calgary. Discussions concerning potential research and development initiatives and investments related to clean energy, environmental research and climate change policy. Discussions about policy implementation regarding the academic visa process in support of international faculty recruitment with respect to changes to the Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations. Budget bills in support of federal funding for post-secondary education, research, innovation, science and technology.

Advocating for the federal government to support standards development as a means of supporting workforce development activities Advocating for support for standards development in sport sector such as safety, wellbeing, technology, sustainability, management, and infrastructure Advocating for federal support for CSA's work in artificial intelligence and cyber security. CSA has a suite of standards work in Cybersecurity, Artificial Intelligence, ICT Code, Intelligent Building Systems and smart manufacturing. CSA is looking for government support through funding support and incorporation by reference of this suite of standards. Collaboration and funding support for the education, development and implementation of relevant codes and standards for the end use of clean fuels, such as for transportation, appliances and equipment, power generation, or industrial use. Collaboration and funding support for the education, development and implementation of relevant codes and standards for distribution and delivery of clean fuels, such as by pipeline or over-the-road transit, and for above-ground and underground storage. Collaboration and funding support for the education, developemnt and implementation of relevant codes and standards for production and generation of clean fuels, such as hydrogen (e.g., electrolysis and fuel processing), bioenergy (e.g., solid biomass, biogas, biomethane), carriers (e.g., ammonia, methanol), and liquefied natural gas (LNG). Discussion with representative(s) of Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC) regarding advisory services Collaboration, funding support, and referencing of standards and research related to fusion energy Discussion with representative(s) of Canada Energy Regulator and Natural Resources Canada regarding collaboration, funding support, advisory services, and referencing of research, standards, and education products related to oil and gas infrastructure safety and environmental management Collaboration and funding support related to small modular reactor and microreactor research, standards and education products. Advocating for the federal government to support standards development as a means of supporting the implementation of the National School Food Program. Advocating for the federal government to support standards development related to language testing for the purposes of immigration processing across streams (permanent residency, start-up visas, etc). Advocating for the federal government to support standards development as a means of supporting the implementation of the Canada-Wide Early Learning and Child Care program. Advocating for the federal government to support standards development as a means of supporting Veterans by helping organizations become more Veteran-ready, both as employers and as service providers. Advocating for the federal government to support standards development as a means of supporting the effective management of international education and international students studying, or applying to study, in Canada. Seeking funding to develop standards in the agriculture and agri-food sector regarding topics such as science and technology, environmental/sustainability, labour. Seeking funding from source to be determined on possible funding for a new standard on cisterns for potable water. Seeking funding from source to be determined for the development of standards, and related product testing and certification programs, to support industry, that could potentially be regulated to enhance the safety and performance of medical grade personal protective equipment. Support for small to medium businesses looking to increase trade of their goods through CSA testing, certification or inspection services in collaboration with PrairiesCan. Seeking funding from Public Services and Procurement Canada for development of blast standard. Seeking funding from Health Canada for the Product Safety Project Committee. Seeking funding for Canadian Standards Association's facilit

Housing and modular construction -- opportunities, policies/programs or legislations to increase the use of steel in housing. Sustainability; emissions reduction; transition to greener economy - material neutral procurement policies - considerations for circular economy, reuse and reduce Free and Fair Trade through: - Federal government enforcement and support of the Canadian International Trade Tribunal (CITT) rulings for the benefit of Canadian companies and their employees - Increased penalties, boarder resources and enforcement to prevent trade circumvention - International and Canadian tariffs - CUSMA renegotiations Fair & Equitable Access for Canadian Companies to Canadian Infrastructure Construction Projects: - Minimum Canadian Content - Procurement Bid Balancing - Climate/carbon procurement - Procurement Reciprocity

Discussions regarding agri-food security research and infrastructure in relation to the National Food Security Strategy, national security and emergency preparedness. Policy development and funding for knowledge transfer and the commercialization of research through the FedDev program and investments in partnerships with the University of Guelph. Policy, programs and investments in science and technology research and innovation. Increased funding and program design for various programs administered by Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council, Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council, Canadian Institutes of Health Research, and Canada Foundation for Innovation. Funding for youth mental health. Maintaining and enhancing federal student assistance and financial support programs. Funding to support university infrastructure, student housing, and other capital projects. Discussions regarding international education and policy changes to immigration—including academic and international student visa processes—that impact the University’s students, faculty, and staff. Support for post-secondary education, research, innovation and science in the budget. Discussions regarding agriculture policy, talent development, innovation and research, technologies and infrastructure.