Jeffery Smyth

Seek federal support for satellite manufacturing Seek funding for Force Development research and consulting activities. Seek funding for Digital Mission Engineering for defence acquisition and capability development Seek to shape environmental monitoring policies to exploit emerging technologies. Seek to alter federal acquisition strategies related to space security technologies, especially related to the provision of services versus satellite system acquisition. Seek funding to develop environmental monitoring technologies, especially but not limited to Innovative Solutions Canada and Innovation for Defence Excellence and Security. Seek funding from government R&D programs and competitive acquisition projects related to Space Security, especially related to space situational awareness. Funding will be used to develop both hardware and software related to space situational systems.

Economic development of the Arctic region with respect to transportation and dual-use infrastructure to meet Canada's defence requirements in the North. Potential purchase and deployment of the company's technologies, including the company's dual-use, persistent Arctic sensing systems Potential contributions of Canadian-controlled defense companies to Canadian sovereignty and economic prosperity Implementation parameters of the recently announced Defense Industrial Strategy

The client is seeking to win contracts related to the engineering and design aspects of defence infrastructure across Canada, but with particular reference to NORAD modernization.

We request federal support to strengthen and stabilize the domestic production base for critical aviation technologies. To brief officials on the strategic national economic benefits associated with next-generation platform development, specifically detailing how the OEM platform development and the large-scale procurement initiatives. Support the adoption of technologies that deliver significant and sustained economic advantage for regional aviation operators in Canada. Engaging public office officials to clarify and explore federal procurement opportunities that facilitate accelerated integration and access to cutting-edge technological solutions. Discussing partnership models that maximize the retention of advanced intellectual property and technological leadership within Canada. Advancing procurement opportunities with the Government of Canada for aircraft related services. Seeking dialogue regarding policy frameworks that best support the transition of Canadian-led aerospace R&D from prototype to full-scale industrial application.

Defence procurement, with respect to policy instruments and procurement strategy applied in the context of defence contracting. International Trade Armaments Regulations (ITAR). Influence Federal Government to negotiate a more friendly "Canadian Exemption" to the ITAR agreement with the United States Department of State. Departments of National Defence and Environment Canada with respect to the Polar Communications and Weather Satellite Project. Department of Defence Plans and Priorities and annual budget detail with respect to capital and equipment support funding lines. Defence Procurement with respect to Canadian involvement in the North America Air Defence Modernization Defence Procurement with respect to the North Warning System In Service Support Contract, North American Air Defence (NORAD) program. Defence procurement with respect to the Next Generation Fighter Aircraft Program. Defence procurement with respect to the National Shipbuilding Program. Defence procurement with respect to the Medium Range Radar (MMR) capital program and in service support. Defence procurement with respect to the Joint Unmanned Surveillance, Target Acquisition System (JUSTAS) program. Defence procurement with respect to the Individual Soldier System Program (ISSP). Defence procurement with respect to the Arctic Offshore Patrol (AOP) ships. Defence Procurement with respect to sustainment, space and airborne program Defence procurement with respect to Command and Control and Intelligence Surveillance Reconnaissance (ISR) Programs. Defence procurement, with respect to the Future Aircrew Training.

Defence: lobbying activities will include discussions, briefing and presentations on Defence and Civil Security related programs. These include, but are not limited to, aerospace programs, maritime/naval programs, land domain programs, training and simulation programs, research and development and civil security related activities Government Procurement: lobbying activities will include discussions and briefings with the relevant Ministers and members of committees with responsibilities associated with government procurement as it relates to defence and civil security related programs. This is not intended to include any requests for government funding. Economic Development: lobbying activity will include briefings, presentations and discussions associated with the Industrial and Technological Benefits (ITB) policy as it relates to defence and civil security programs. The ITB policy is a key evaluated component of many of the federal government programs that Saab competes in, and as such information on the means through which the company aims to address its ITB obligations is worthy of discussion with the relevant government authorities.

Support with the transfer of aviation equipment from abroad. Protect against labour shortages in the aviation sector Monitoring and participation in potential Royal Canadian Air Force procurement opportunities including Future fighter lead-in training (FFLIT) and Contracted Airborne Training Services (CATS) program Improve reporting requirements with Transport Canada as they may relate to amendments to foreign ownership restrictions applicable to Canadian air carriers and/or proposed amendments to Civil Aviation Directive Defence/Industry/Transport/Government Procurement - with respect to air training services and educating the government on the services that Top Aces provides