Greg Smith

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.

Work with the Government of Canada on international engagements as it relates to the digital economy and Internet connectivity. Work with government to promote and support Canada's digital economy, specifically in regards to advancing rural broadband. Work with Government of Canada to promote and support Canada's space economy Providing input to discussions or proceedings regarding support for expansion of broadband service to rural areas. Providing industry input to the Government on the Canadian Space Agency regarding the future of the Agency. Provide input to Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada regarding spectrum and orbital slot allocation procedures, as well as spectrum fees. Engage with the Strategic Innovation Fund regarding communication technologies. Engage with the government of Canada on funding programs aimed at advancing the deployment of rural broadband Engage with the government of Canada on federal funding programs aimed at supporting communication technologies. Engage in discussions with the Government of Canada on the creation of a National Space Council Encourage the Government of Canada to fulfill unique communications, scientific or military requirements through new satellite programs Discussions with the Government of Canada on immigration as it relates to attracting and retaining a highly skilled workforce Changes to the regulatory fees charged by government for spectrum and orbital slots

Discussions about Canadian defence industrial capabilities regarding shipbuilding and acquisition of new capabilities by DND and the Canadian Coast Guard for in-service support, continuous capability sustainment, C4ISR and networking programs, ground vehicles, land and naval sensors, optronics, military avionics and related equipment, identity and access management solutions, and cybersecurity and AI solutions and technologies Discussion about policies in relation to defence industrialization in Canada Discussions about Canada's Value Proposition and Industrial Technological Benefits policy Pursuit of funding in aerospace through the Strategic Innovation Fund to support Thales Canada growth initiatives Initiatives related to digital and physical identity and security solutions including identification, verification and ID cards. Export permits, Canada's export permit policies and processes related to Thales' export permit applications in the aerospace and defence sectors Discussions about funding programs for the development of next generation technology for business and regional jets flight control and avionics systems Discussion about funding programs in support of Thales Canada's future activities in Canada, engagement of economic development agencies and discussions about their funding programs and criteria for application.