Elizabeth Anderson

Discussing the development and implementation of measures to eliminate forced labour in supply chains. Discussing aerospace industry skilled labour requirements, including government immigration and employment support programs. Strategic Response Fund (SRF) – this program administered by ISED Canada co-invests with Canadian aerospace companies in funding their Research & Development (R&D) projects. AIAC advocates to ensure that the program’s mandate, funding level, and investment terms and conditions align to the R&D financing needs of Canadian aerospace companies and that they are equivalent to what other countries provide their aerospace companies. Strategic Response Fund (SRF) - proposal to support the development of an ecosystem in Canada by providing an environment for the pursuit of collaborative projects. Industrial and Technological Benefits (ITB) Policy – AIAC advocates to the government for a policy framework and eligibility rules that ensure high quality industrial benefits are placed into Canada by the primes. Discussing regional development in the province of British Columbia. Discussing the aerospace industry perspective on international trade negotiations and agreements to ensure their effectiveness. Discussing Canadian export controls and trade measures, including the Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement, to provide the industry’s perspective and ensure their effectiveness. Discussing how Transport Canada can improve its resources and governance structure for civil aviation, including improvements to certification processes and alignment with bilateral partners. Communications regarding the implementation of the Defence Industrial Strategy, including related policies, programs, regulations and legislation which support production capacity of the aerospace industry in Canada, increase supports for export opportunities and development of international markets. Ensuring the Defence Industrial Strategy implementation, including related policies, programs, regulations and legislation supports the growth of the aerospace industry in Canada. Advocate on current or future environmental, legislation, policy or regulations of potential impact. The Aeronautics Act and Canadian Aviation Regulations (CARs) - AIAC advocates for internationally harmonized implementation of regulations to get the highest practical level of safety and to keep Canadian industry economically competitive. Taxation Policy – AIAC advocates for a taxation policy regime that strengthens Canada as a place for new aerospace investment and for growing existing aerospace businesses. e.g. lowering of corporate taxation rates, allowing for greater and accelerated write-up of the purchase of new capital and equipment. Scientific Research & Experimental Development (SRED) Tax Credit – this program administered by Revenue Canada provides a tax credit to companies in proportion to their investments in Research & Development. AIAC advocates for eligibility rules and terms and conditions that meet the needs of Canadian aerospace companies regardless of their public or private ownership. Safety Management System (SMS) - The development of an internationally-recognized SMS Standard consistent with Annex 19. Obtain support from relevant government departments in dealing with the European Union Emissions Trading Scheme to ensure fairness to Canadian companies. Export Financing – Export Development Canada provides financing assistance to foreign buyers of Canadian products and systems. AIAC advocates for adequate financing support of aerospace exports and that the program's terms and conditions are aligned to market circumstances as well as keeping Canada's industry competitive internationally. Enhancement and growth of the Canadian Aviation Maintenance Council to cover all aviation human resource issues with particular focus on aerospace manufacturing, human resource issues; to include possible funding and activities Employment Insurance Policy – administered by Emp

Support approvals for export permits for international export markets Light Armoured Vehicle Special Variant Enhancements Additional Mechanized Armoured Vehicles (AMAV) Logistics Vehicle Modernization (LVM) project

Defence procurement, with respect to policy instruments and procurement strategy applied in the context of defence contracting. Strategic Innovation Fund (SIF) – Pratt & Whitney Canada next-generation thermal engine. SIF Stream 1 R&D and Commercialization is being sought to support engine E&D. This project aims to develop more efficient and sustainable engines to help the aerospace sector towards net zero objective. Strategic Innovation Fund (SIF) - Pratt & Whitney Canada is one of the largest investors in R&D in Canada in the Aerospace Industry, and as such qualifies for investment by the Government of Canada through SIF. P&WC is constantly working on sustainable aviation technologies and progressing its mandate to fly a hybrid-electric 40-seater aircraft demonstrator x plane within 3 years. This will help prepare the Canadian aerospace sector for a huge hybrid aircraft market expected to emerge later this decade. Revenue Canada SR&ED- Scientific Research & Experimental Development Program Pratt & Whitney Canada conducts significant R&D activities in Canada on airplane engines and production and testing. It also qualifies for reimbursement under the SR&ED program. NRC - Pratt & Whitney Canada has over twelve ongoing research activities with NRC. For example; High Altitude Engine Testing, Research in Turbo Aerodynamics National Defence- Unmanned Air Vehicles Acquisition. Canada would benefit from increased P&WC activity and R&D in the field of UAV and fixed wing aircraft in developing engines, powerplants that meet enhanced or new requirements. Foreign Affairs/International Trade Export Controls/Interpretations - Pratt & Whitney Canada, as a manufacture of aircraft engines, exports the majority of its products internationally. It is significantly affected by Export Control and ITAR regulations. On ongoing basis, the company works with Industry Associations and Government Officials on these issues. F-35 Procurement Aircraft Acquisition. The company is interested in having one of its engine types selected for the F-35 program. Export Development Canada Financing purchases for foreign sales Engine Certification - Pratt & Whitney Canada works with Transport Canada on Engine Certification through the CAR (Canadian Aviation Regulation) 511 - process around engine certification. The company also works with Transport Canada on CAR 533 -aircraft engines design, standards and requirements for approval of the type design of aeronautical product.

Communicate with government regarding the impact of Canada’s international relations on Pratt & Whitney Canada. Communicate with government regarding existing and anticipated Pratt & Whitney Canada export permit applications and Canada's export permit process.

Trade and export controls and regulations related to the issuance or issuing of permits and certificates for various products included on Canada's Export Control List. Canada’s Defence Industrial Strategy - advocacy for policies and reforms to institutional practices that will support the Government's enunciated "Build–Partner–Buy" strategic framework to the benefit of Canadian service providers including PAL Aerospace. Canada's Northern Defence Policy, including objectives described in the 2024 Defence Policy Update "Our North Strong and Free" and related to Northern Operational Support Hubs, NORAD capabilities, and increasing the Canadian Armed Forces presence and responsiveness in the North in deterrence, detection and emergency response. Procurement in Canada, including the Directive on the Management of Procurement, international trade agreements, the financial administration act and the Code of Conduct for Procurement. Airline and Transportation Policy in Canada, with respect airline operations, safety management systems, competition, and service to regional, rural, remote and northern communities

Seeking Government contract to provide aerial surveillance and logistics service for Canada’s North.

Communicating with the Government of Canada about Bill C-8 (An Act respecting cyber security, amending the Telecommunications Act and making consequential amendments to other Acts). Communicating with the Government of Canada about Bill C-22 (An Act respecting lawful access) Communicating with the Government of Canada about Bill formerly known as C-27 (Digital Charter Implementation Act, 2022), more specifically the creation of the Artificial Intelligence and Data Act. Communicating with the Government of Canada about Bill C-2 (An Act respecting certain measures relating to the security of the border between Canada and the United States and respecting other related security measures). Work with government to promote and support Canada’s digital economy, including ensuring the availability of a high-skilled tech workforce. Seeking to influence policy direction related to cloud based services. Seeking government contract with multiple government departments and institutions with regards to Amazon Cloud based solutions and related support services.

Representations regarding Canadian and international defence procurement. The protection and promotion of Canada's access to global markets. Tax regime for large corporations under Part VI.1 (Tax on Corporations Paying Dividends on Taxable Preferred Shares) of the Income Tax Act. Spectrum Utilization Policies and Radio System Policies affecting frequency bands Bombardier operates in or in equipment built by Bombardier. Representations regarding the draft Select Luxury Items Tax Act and its impact on business aircraft manufacturers Obtain support from Canada to enable Export Development Canada (EDC) to provide customer financing of aircraft. Obtain financial support from Industry Canada under the Strategic Aerospace and Defence Initiative for research and development. Obtain financial support from Canada with respect to the development of aerospace technology. Management of ongoing projects entered into under the Technology Partnership Canada Program with respect to research and development initiatives. Expansion of various air services agreements under Canada's Blue Sky Policy Establish appropriate regulations for export permits and controlled goods. Enhance Research and Development tax incentives under the Income Tax Act, including Investment Tax Credit (ITC) Economic and Trade Agreements with respect to equal market access to other countries. Define appropriate level for aircraft certification at Transport Canada. Deductibility of interest payable to controlled foreign affiliates under the article 18.4 of the Income Tax Act. Collaboration with National Research Council (NRC) with respect to various research and development initiatives Changes to the civil aviation regulations with respect to private operators. Canada’s participation in the Organisation for Economic Co-Operation Development consensus financing guidelines pertaining to sales financing framework. Canada's support of the development of the aerospace industry. Canada's support of the development of a skilled workforce. Canada's participation in a potential pluri-lateral discussion around WTO on aerospace and ways to strengthen them.

Canada's potential contributions to global security in Europe, NATO (North Atlantic Treaty Organization), and NORAD (North America Aerospace Defence Command) Working to extend the Operational Training System Program (OTSP) to other RCAF aircraft type training systems. Updates to the NATO Flying Training In Canada program (NFTC) to adjust the operating period. To obtain support from the Canadian government to CAE for procuring contracts to build simulators or to train personnel in foreign countries. To maximize efficiency of visa applications for pilots at various Canadian embassies from which countries that pilots are traveling to Canada to be trained. To ensure future contracts for Defence procurement allow bidding for training to be carved out to a separate process. Defence Procurement Policy to increase the Canadian content on various military programs to be procured by Government

Employment and Social Development Canada - Inclusion of midwives in Canada Student Loan Forgiveness Program and policy and funding support for better integration midwives in Canada's health workforce. Global Affairs Canada - advocate for program funding to strengthen sexual and reproductive health and rights and midwifery globally. Finance Department - budget submissions to support policy and funding for midwifery and Indigenous midwifery. Public Health Agency of Canada - funding to support the role of midwives in the administration of vaccinations and to support the role of midwives in recognizing and responding to gender based violence. Indigenous Services Canada - support work of the National Council of Indigenous Midwives (NCIM) regarding policy and programming to grow and sustain Indigenous midwifery (services and education pathways). Health Canada - Ministry of Health - meetings to address policy issues affecting midwifery and access to midwifery services in Canada. Health Canada - Sexual & Reproductive Health Branch - request for program funding that supports access to sexual, reproductive health and midwifery for people in Canada.

Ensuring federal funding for programs that reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Enhance regulations to limit greenhouse gas emissions in Canada, such as developing a strategy to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from the transportation sector. Canada's federal budget with regards to removing all subsidies to the oil, coal and gas industry, including subsidies provided through preferential tax treatments; development of renewable energy and fossil fuels, conservation and efficiency

Discussions regarding the safe and reliable operation of Enbridge’s liquids pipelines, natural gas pipelines, and utilities and power assets. Discussions regarding projects, expansions, optimizations, and changes to tolling arrangements relating to Enbridge’s liquids pipelines, natural gas pipelines, and utilities and power assets. Discussions regarding policy developments on Indigenous engagement, consultation and economic inclusion. Discussions regarding market access for energy products, maintaining the integrated North American energy market, Canada-U.S. trade and cross-border issues and Canadian energy exports to other jurisdictions. Discussions regarding climate policies and initiatives, including the federal carbon charge, the Clean Fuel Standard, methane regulations, and the output-based pricing system, as well as policy supports for innovations that reduce greenhouse gas emissions (including Renewable Natural Gas, Compressed Natural Gas, CCUS, hydrogen and power-to-gas). Discussions regarding Canadian competitiveness, including on regulatory efficiency, as it pertains to environmental assessments and climate policies and taxation. Discussions and feedback regarding regulatory efficiency, including environmental assessments, the federal carbon charge, the Clean Fuel Standard, methane regulations, Clean Electricity Regulations, and the output-based pricing system.