Jean-Philippe Lapointe

Bill C-27: An Act to enact the Consumer Privacy Protection Act, the Personal Information and Data Protection Tribunal Act and the Artificial Intelligence and Data Act and to make consequential and related amendments to other Acts, with respect to the AI provisions.

Discussions regarding digital policy and legislation, including as it relates to artificial intelligence (AI) and data protection, privacy and reduction of online harms. AI adoption including updating procurement policies. Discuss issues related to international competitiveness of the domestic AI industry. Provide subject matter (AI) expertise to the Canadian AI Safety Institute team where it might be helpful across a number of areas including opportunities for research and safety practices. Discussions with officials regarding the Canada-US bilateral relationship.

Discuss issues related to international competitiveness of the domestic AI industry. Provide subject matter (AI) expertise to the Canadian AI Safety Institute team where it might be helpful across a number of areas including opportunities for research and safety practices. Discussions regarding digital policy and legislation, including as it relates to artificial intelligence (AI) and data protection, privacy and reduction of online harms. Discussions with officials regarding the Canada-US bilateral relationship. AI adoption including updating procurement policies.

Initiatiatives the accelerate the artificial intelligence (AI) adoption, including updating existing playbooks and programming, providing practical tools for small and medium sized businesses (SMBs), and the mobilization of students to create new AI-native ventures. Initiatives that support local dual-use and defence companies in accessing capital, customers, and talent, including engagements with the NATO DIANA network, defence stakeholders, and experts in artificial intelligence, quantum, and cyber. Initiatives that support local technology companies, including access to capital, procurement pathways, and the protection of intellectual property.

Temporary Foreign Worker Program - with respect to meeting the needs of Canada's emerging technology-based businesses. National Research Council Canada – Industrial Research Assistance Program – with respect to funding programs supporting small-medium and large sized (SMEs) enterprises Invest Canada - with respect to attracting foreign investors in digital media, information, communications and technology companies International Science and Technology Partnership Program – with respect to exchanging knowledge between Canadian companies and foreign countries Income Tax Act - Amendment to the Income Tax Act with respect to angel investors Global Opportunites for Associations - with respect to facilitating SME experience aboard FedDev Ontario - Regional Innovation Ecosystem Program – with respect to scaleup platform work Employment and Social Development Canada - Opportunities to fund skills and training programs in Waterloo Region Centre of Excellence in Research and Commercialization - with respect to bringing new technologies to market to create more companies, jobs and wealth in Canada. Building in Canada Fund - with respect to Two-way Go Train service linking Waterloo Region to the Greater Toronto Area

Discussing the value of the subsidiary OmniaBio, as soveriegn capacity that is critical to Canada's needs in the event of future pandemics or national emergency, leading to support from federal entitities that supply capital and other financial products. Continued effort to maintain strong support for strategic value of the Strategic Response Fund support for the project re the application of automation and AI technology in our recently opened cell and gene therapy manufacutring facility operated by the subsidiary OmniaBio. The support will result in lower cost of life saving cell and gene therapy products. Pursue opportunities to benefit the Canadian cell and gene therapy ecosystem caused by global uncertainty.

National Semiconductor Strategy: explaining our firms use of semiconductor manufacturing technologies from foreign suppliers, and encouraging the federal government to invest in domestic production capabilities for silicon photonic integrated circuits. National Quantum Computing Strategy - explaining our firms plans for cooperation with the Canadian public and private sectors to explore quantum computing through a sandbox or publicly supported virtual platform, and requesting government support. Requesting more education and training around quantum computing. Explaining our long term plan to build large scale quantum computers in Canada.

Démarches auprès de différentes instances gouvernementales pour obtenir du financement dans le cadre du développement de projets de partenariat avec la communauté de Uashat Mak Mani-Utenam. Démarches en vue d'identifier et obtenir l’aide financière disponible aux fins d’un projet de croissance à l’usine de bouletage de Pointe-Noire à Sept-Îles Démarches en vue d'identifier et obtenir l’aide financière disponible aux fins de projets de croissance dans la Fosse du Labrador. Démarches visant à promouvoir le rôle stratégique du concentré de fer de haute pureté produit par Champion Iron dans la décarbonation de l’industrie de l’acier. Démarches visant à obtenir les autorisations nécessaires pour le plan de compensation associé au projet d’augmentation de la capacité d’entreposage au site minier du Lac Bloom. Démarches visant à ce que les instances gouvernementales adoptent une orientation pour stimuler des investissements gouvernementaux qui permettraient d’optimiser les infrastructures régionales, faciliter la transformation du minerai de fer au Québec et réduire les émissions de gaz à effet de serre associées aux activités de certaines entreprises de la région de la Côte-Nord. Démarches en vue d’obtenir les permis et autorisations nécessaires dans le cadre des projets de croissance évalués par Champion Iron. Démarches en vue d'identifier et obtenir l’aide financière disponible aux fins d’un projet de croissance au site minier du Lac Bloom.

Communicating with government officials about carbon neutrality in the exploration and development sectors. Advocacy for funding to support the creation of the world's first carbon neutral copper mine.

Federal Budget Report, funding opportunities - Explore applicable funding avenues for the Company, its projects, and/or the development of Canada's fusion sector (proposed "Fusion Energy Hub"). Facilitate the Company's project with the Strategic Innovation Fund which will help support the development of the Company's development of fusion energy with its direct and indirect benefits to Canada. Discuss regulatory framework for fusion development in Canada. Discuss Canada's potential in the global fusion industry; explore opportunities for international trade & development in the fusion sector.

Federal Budget Report, funding opportunities - Explore applicable funding avenues for the Company, its projects, and/or the development of Canada's fusion sector. Facilitate the Company's project with the Strategic Innovation Fund which will help support the development of the Company's development of fusion energy with its direct and indirect benefits to Canada. Discuss the development of a regulatory framework for fusion energy production in Canada in harmony with international regulatory bodies to remove barriers to fusion technology development and commercialization. Discuss opportunities for the development of national fusion energy policy in Canada to advance innovation and science in the clean technology sector. Discuss Canada's potential in the global fusion industry; explore opportunities for international trade & development in the fusion sector.

Maritime Launch has received a conditional term sheet for funding under the Strategic Innovation Program, administered by ISED. Engage with the Government of Canada to emphasize the impact of space on growing Canada's economy Engage with the Government of Canada regarding the regulatory framework for launch from Canada Engage with the Government of Canada regarding the need for domestic launch capability in Canada Engage with the Government of Canada regarding priority issues on behalf of Space Canada, including the benefits related to the creation of a National Space Council Engage with the Government of Canada regarding international trade issues as it relates to launch technology Engage with the Government of Canada on the benefit of space launch to Canadian defence policy

À la recherche de subventions pour accroître les capabilités de l'organisation à répondre aux besoins technologiques dictées par les technologies de rupture émergentes et prometteuse pour soutenir et favoriser les transferts technologiques et atteindre les cibles de commercialisation ainsi que pour soutenir les activités de recherche-développement (R-D) collaborative, la recherche scientifique et le développement expérimental (RS&DE).

Consultation and discussion related to Canada's Compute AI Strategy Ongoing dialogue in support of Canada's global efforts on AI leadership, including working with multilateral organizations such as the G7 in developing AI policies and AI adoption strategies for public sector and enterprise. Ongoing tracking C-27 AIDA legislation as it is reviewed by the House of Commons. Engagement is for information purposes in better understanding how legislation may impact organization.