Kayla Monteiro

Opportunity to discuss Ottawa L5 developments & rebranding. Meeting was intended to discuss the market launch and rebranding of Ottawa L5 in the fall – goal was to identify who to work with on Medding's staff and to secure a date. It is downstream of a Grant awarded by FedDev Ontario, the request for which occurred before the pandemic hit. *Note: we are not sure this qualifies as lobbying activity, but wanted to add it to the activity report in case it does. Detail Title: Small Business Agenda, Employment and Training • Opportunity for Invest Ottawa to Help the Government of Canada Help Displaced Workers, Create New Jobs and the Economy of the Future • Broader Measures Recommended to the Government of Canada to Address the Current Challenges Facing Canadian Entrepreneurs, Business Owners and Companies Detail Title: Science and Technology Seeking additional funding support from the Ministry of Innovation, Science and Industry for tech-based startups and entrepreneurs in the City of Ottawa Detail Title: International Trade Collaborating with European TIOs During Changing Working Conditions Detail Title: Economic Development Recommendations on support for the business community during COVID-19 crisis Recommended actions and investments during/post COVID-19

Engagement related to federal programs and investments that support the development, testing, and adoption of advanced transportation and mobility technologies, including smart mobility, autonomous systems, and innovation test environments. This includes initiatives that contribute to economic development outcomes through enabling next-generation infrastructure, commercialization, and collaboration between industry and government. Supporting policies and programs that strengthen small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), including entrepreneurship development and inclusive economic participation. Seeking additional funding support for emerging and advanced technologies, including programs that accelerate research, development, testing, validation, and commercialization. Supporting policies and programs that enhance global market access, foreign direct investment attraction, and international partnerships for Canadian companies, including collaboration with international innovation organizations and trade agencies. Focus on enabling Ottawa-based firms to expand globally, access capital and customers, and strengthen Canada’s position in competitive global innovation markets. Advancing inclusive, innovation-driven economic growth in Canada’s Capital through programs that strengthen the entrepreneurship and innovation ecosystem, accelerate business formation and scale-up, and drive job creation, investment attraction, and long-term prosperity

Seeking funding support for launching new businesses with focus on innovative, high-tech businesses. Seeking funding support and development of initiatives that will invest in science and technology R&D to help drive competitive advantage. Seeking funding for programs to drive job creation through innovative , high tech companies. Seeking development and funding support for programs to train next generation entrepreneurs and innovators, with a focus on experiential learning and industry experience for Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) students. Seeking development and funding support for initiatives to facilitate collaborations between industry and academia to drive commercialization of publicly funded research and to drive economic development outcomes for Canada.

Discussion of upskilling cyber security capabilities within the workforce of law enforcement to combat domestic and transnational crime. A conversation regarding AI-focused data centre infrastructure in Canada, including dedicated sovereign capacity, to retain economic value, strengthen domestic innovation capacity, and reinforce Canada’s position as a global AI leader. Introduction to the Rogers' Cybersecure Catalyst's mandate and scope of work across cybersecurity training, entrepreneurship, research, policy development, and public education for individuals, entrepreneurs, and organizations of all sizes. Discussion to support robust government regulation to curb harmful content, with calls for measures addressing online harms such as removing child sexual abuse material, labelling AI-generated content, and increasing parental controls. Discussion regarding the development of an AI Intelligence Unit to supplement the work of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Technology Measurement Program (TechStat) Briefed about community based seniors services sector. Discussed Aging with Dignity bilateral agreements. Suggested amendments on Bill C-16 about coercive control to include non-intimate partner relationships (relatives and caregivers) to ensure equal protection for older adults. Email with an endorsed letter supporting TMU's National Institute on Aging's proposal for amending the Canadian Pension Plan to implement a Pension Delay Guarantee policy Conversation about TMU's Creative School and the implications of Artificial Intelligence and workforce development, SME adoption, applied research, and sector-wide innovation in the creative sector Conversation about TMU's National Institute on Aging's proposal for amending the Canadian Pension Plan to implement a Pension Delay Guarantee policy Discussion about the innovation economy, emerging technology, and business adoption with government leaders as part of the Innovative Economy table with the Canadian Chamber of Commerce Discussion of National Cyber Strategy and its integration with specific needs for small and medium businesses related to workforce development Discussion of cyber capacity building in Indo-Pacific Region and Latin America Conversation about innovation in housing as a follow-up to funding that was received from Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario for the Centre for Housing Innovation Conversation regarding the development and adaption dual-use technology Conversation about IP Clinic Program, specifically regarding client and student experiences within the program and about Canada’s IP landscape. Conversation with FedDev ON to discuss a funding proposal for building national defence capacity and a discussion about programming to include supporting ON based SMBs to position themselves to sell into Canadian defence supply chains Discussion to introduce the Diversity Institute and it's work to the policy team at WAGE Conversation about the Industrial Research Program with the new advisor to help with advice, connections, and to help with Canadian small and medium-sized businesses increase their innovation capacity. Discussion about a potential project at TMU's School of Engineering Discussing artificial intelligence, adoption, and impacts on workforce skills/labour market. Conversation about veteran transition and mental health initiatives that the university offers Conversation about financial literacy and tax education research Conversation about arctic and northern community research Conversation about workforce development to drive innovation and collaboration in the labour market by developing digital solutions and fostering partnerships that enhance connectivity and inclusivity and creating Northern Ontario partnerships Conversation about the modernization of student financial aid and digital inclusion Discussion about school of medicine and health force expansion Conversation around capital funding and student housing Conversation about primar

We engage with various elected and staff officials in the federal government on issues relevant to urban life, including the governance and financing of municipal governments. and specific federal funding and policies that affect urban life, including housing, mental health, economic development, small businesses, land use, infrastructure, urban planning and design, heritage, support for tourism and culture, immigration, skills development and employment, climate, and equity, the health of neighborhoods and downtowns as places. This has been particularly true during COVID.

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

Issues related to manufacturing, supply chain development, and Canada's new industrial strategy. Issues affecting the automotive industry, including supply chain and innovation and infrastructure requirements of the future. North American cross-border commerce.

Communicating with the federal officials on developing global partnerships, in education, in research and innovation, and in entrepreneurship activities 1) Communication with various designated public office holders to inquire on the status research funding programs; and 2) Communications to various designated public office holders to advocate for continued and increased granting council funding for the sector. (SSHRC, NSERC and CIHR) Communications with various designated public office holders regarding energy policy, innovation, and new technologies. (Policies or Programs) Communications with various designated public office holders regarding investment in sector initiatives related to Arts and Culture (primarily the antisemitism institute would fall under this category) (Policies or Programs) Communications regarding federal housing policies and government initiatives to support student housing development. Communications with various designated public office holders regarding health programming and investments to further health research and population health outcomes. Communications with various designated public office holders regarding jobs, creating skills development and work-integrated learning. Communications with various designated public office holders regarding investment in science and technology Communications with various designated public office holders regarding international education and to discuss policy changes to immigration that impact students and faculty. Communications with various designated public office holders regarding adaptation and mitigation of climate change, and other environmental policies. Communications with various designated public office holders for increased investment in sector infrastructure.

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.