Kirk Bennett

Recherche de financement afin de développer un dirigeable d'une capacité de 60 tonnes.

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.

Infrastructure considerations for Canada's AI compute and data centre needs. Trade agreement negotiation and policies/regulations/tariffs related to import/exports to support the manufacturing and design sector. Support the need for government-to-government engagement to underpin the need for a rules-based investment climate. Issues affecting the manufacturing industry, including innovation and infrastructure requirements of the future. Policies and programs that concern international trade and investment opportunities. Engagement with Global Affairs Canada political staff and officials regarding international tax treaties.

Support the need for government-to-government engagement to underpin the need for a rules-based investment climate. Engage on policies and programs relating to development and deployment of sovereign AI in Canada. Potential funding opportunities relating to AI compute and digital infrastructure, including those arising under the Canadian Sovereign AI Compute Strategy. Engage federal officials regarding Celestica's Canadian manufacturing expertise for aerospace and defence, in the context of the Defence Industrial Strategy's mandate to grow national champions to advance Canada's sovereign capabilities. Trade agreement negotiation and policies/regulations/tariffs related to import/exports to support the manufacturing and design sector.

Exploring potential partnerships with the federal government to retain Canadian talent and advance Canadian orbital launch capability Support and advocacy for the development of a domestic spaceport operator Pursuing funding from the Government of Canada through the Innovation for Defence Excellence and Security (IDEaS) program.