Iain Stewart

Advocacy regarding science, technology and innovation policy frameworks with a view to addressing climate change and enhancing Canada's research and innovation capacity. Enhanced supports for activities related to commercialization and knowledge mobilization of university research results Discussions with federal officials to encourage the development of a public policy framework that responds to the needs of post-secondary education and research. Discussions with designated public office holders in support of regulation development informed by research.

Social innovation projects to better understand Canada's changing social landscape Proposal to develop new science and technology funding initiatives related to institutional research strengths Canada's Science and Technology Strategy as it relates to financial support for Science and Technology initiatives Canada's innovation strategy and initiatives as they pertain to agriculture, ocean and blue/green economy opportunities in the post secondary sector.

Discussions with Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada and other relevant departments and agencies regarding the role of universities in supporting federal innovation initiatives, policies and programs. Advocacy to secure federal support to develop and upgrade university infrastructure, including but not limited to research and learning facilities, digital infrastructure, and transit infrastructure. Advocacy to increase support for university research, including research funding and granting programs administered by the tri-agencies (SSHRC, NSERC and CIHR) and other departments and agencies. Advocacy to improve immigration policies and programs for university students, faculty and staff. Advocacy to ensure that proposals to develop or amend federal legislation, regulations, policies or programs that directly or indirectly impact the post-secondary system reflect the needs of universities and support our research and education mission. Advocacy to enhance support for university research mobilization and commercialization activities. Advocacy to enhance student supports, including but not limited to Canada Student Grants and Loans, the Canada Graduate Scholarship Program, supports for Indigenous students, and work-integrated learning programs.

Provide views for a policy decision by Finance Canada to allow access to the federal investment tax credit for carbon capture, utilization and storage projects in Quebec Provide Finance Canada insights on the opportunity to issue a directive to allow access to flow-through share programs for carbon capture and storage projects; including, but not limited to, direct air capture, ocean capture, in situ injection and mineralization.

Communicating with government officials about proposed federal investment tax credits under the Income Tax Act for carbon capture, utilization and storage (CCUS) initiatives. Communicating with government officials about government funding for carbon capture, utilization, and storage (CCUS) initiatives. Communicating with government officials about emissions reductions initiatives, including carbon capture, utilization, and storage (CCUS) initiatives.

Communications with Transport Canada Civil Aviation (TCCA) regarding Canadian Aviation Regulations (CARs) Part I, Part IV, Part V, Part VI and Part VII, as well as Airworthiness Manual (AWM) 505 with respect to Airbus Canada production activities US - Canada strategy related to effective and / or potential restrictions on Canadian exports to the US and US imports to Canada. Establishment or modification of appropriate regulations regarding the aerospace industry supply chain and supply chain management. Establishment or modification of appropriate regulations for export permits and controlled goods. Discussions regarding existing or potential funding for the A220-100 and A220-300 commercial aircraft program as well as all related ancillary activities and terms and conditions related thereto. Collaboration with National Research Council (NRC) with respect to various research and development initiatives. Canada’s support of the development of the aerospace industry.

Participation in the Transport Canada Civil Aviation (TCCA)’s CAR 561 Production Flight Testing and regulatory review project. Establishment or modification of appropriate regulations for export permits and controlled goods. Discussions regarding existing or potential funding for the A220-100 and A220-300 commercial aircraft program as well as all related ancillary activities and terms and conditions related thereto. Communications regarding the eligibility criteria for the Canadian Emergency Wage Subsidy. Communications regarding eligibility for exemptions to the Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) travel restrictions. Collaboration with National Research Council (NRC) with respect to various research and development initiatives. Canada’s support of the development of the aerospace industry.

Workforce Development -- supporting the transition to low carbon economy Amendments to the Transportation of Dangerous Goods Regulations with respect to refrigerant cylinders Amendments to the Energy Efficiency Regulations with respect to heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration equipment and systems Reducing or eliminating barriers to trade in HVACR products within the federation and with other nations. Amendment, regulation of policy changes to Health Canada regarding IAQ (Indoor Air Quality) Amendments to the Halocarbon and Ozone Depleting Substances Regulations with respect to halocarbon refrigerants Administration of the Federal/Provincial Environmental Awareness Training Program for refrigerant handlers Development of the national occupational analysis with respect to the refrigeration and air conditioning trade Amendments to Climate Change Regulations with respect to halocarbon refrigerants

Working with the government to create a program to support industrial, commercial, and institutional buildings adoption of energy efficient equipment. Working with the government on a homeowner retrofit program to support Canadians acquiring energy efficient equipment. Engaging on right to repair policies to ensure that HVACR equipment continues to be properly and safely installed, repaired, and maintained. Development of the national occupational analysis with respect to the refrigeration and air conditioning trade Creation of an incentive for building owners to retrofit their properties with energy efficient equipment.

Science & Technology Strategy - promotion of enhanced measures to increase research in science and technology Indirect Costs Program - support for enhanced provisions Increased support for commercialization of university research results Federal Research Granting Councils and agencies funding of research, academic pursuits, and publication or dissemination Centres of Excellence - promotion of increased funding for establishment of Centres of Excellence in research Budget - promotion of increased funding of research and academic pursuites

Working with Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada to improve visa processing times, the Study Direct Stream program, and lower refusal rates for international students accepted to Canadian universities Lobbying to maintain fair dealing for education. Lobbying for an explicit exception for charities, not-for-profits and/or educational institutions to Canada’s Anti-Spam Law (CASL). Increased supports for Indigenous students seeking to access post-secondary education. Harmonization of immigration policies with regard to the improvement of study and work permit processing to identify areas where policies and procedures could be strengthened. Engaging with reviews of existing legislation covering charities to clarify how they apply to educational institutions. Engage with Statistics Canada regarding postsecondary education and research data collection and analysis with particular attention to the University and College Academic Staff System survey and labour market information. Engage with Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada regarding the role of universities in supporting innovation through the full suite of innovation initiatives (eg. Superclusters, economic sector tables, Innovation Canada, knowledge mobilization, digital research infrastructure etc.) Engage with Global Affairs Canada, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada and ESDC on the implementation of the government’s International Education Strategy – including the targeting and recruitment of international students and the design of the outbound student mobility program for Canadian students to study abroad. Engage with Department of Status of Women and Statistics Canada regarding data collection and policies/frameworks regarding student safety on campus. Discussions with Employment and Social Development Canada concerning international student mobility and internship programs. Discussions concerning federal budget priorities. Priority topics include: federal government's support for university research through the federal granting agencies and other government programs; support for graduate students and post-doctoral fellows; changes to the Canada Research Chairs program; university infrastructure; international research collaboration; knowledge mobilization; equity diversity and inclusion; cybersecurity; and expanding university education opportunities for Indigenous Canadians. Discuss effective strategies and programs to support student transition to the work place and access to upskilling and reskilling programs for mid-career Canadians with Employment and Social Development Canada, including the Student Work-Integrated Learning Program (SWILP) and the Canada Training Benefit.

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

Seeking potential opportunities related to the recent investment announcements by the Government of Canada in National Defence. Seeking contracts to provide Fixed Wing Search and Rescue and Military Aircraft, Satellite Communications, and Satellite Systems. Seeking contracts to provide connected intelligence and cyber security solutions for public safety and border security applications. Advocating for the need to develop and fund a Canadian space strategy.

Taxation Policy; Impact of the Luxury Tax on personal aircraft on the helicopter industry Government Contract Pursued: Contract with the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) concerning the renewal of their rotary wing aircraft fleet. Government Contract Pursued: Contract with National Defence concerning the Next Tactical Aviation Capability Set (NTACS) project. Government Contract Pursued: Contract with National Defence concerning the Future Aircrew Training (FAcT) project. Government Contract Pursued: Contract with Fisheries and Oceans Canada concerning the Canadian Coast Guard's Polar Helicopter project. Defence Industry Productivity Program; On-going management of Airbus Helicopters Canada's Source Establishment Contract with the Government of Canada