Lindsay Smith

Transportation, with respect to rocket launch regulations Transportation, with respect to Canada's launch capacity Telecommunications, with respect to satellite technology for connectivity; advanced communications technologies; digital economic strategies; spectrum policy and auctions Security, with respect to the Government of Canada creating a National Space Council Security, with respect to space technologies as part of Canada's Critical Infrastructure Science and technology, with respect to space technology policies and programs Research and development, with respect to space technology R&D policies and programs; Canadian involvement in international space programs Regional development, with respect to utilization of satellite technology for connectivity; advanced communications technologies Mining, with respect to space resource utilization policy Labour, with respect to discussions with the Government of Canada on immigration as it relates to attracting and retaining a highly skilled workforce International trade, with respect to remote Space Systems Sensing Act (RSSSA) regulations and procedures; satellite mission data policy International trade, with respect to remote Space Systems Sensing Act (RSSSA) legislation, regulations and procedures; international trade agreements; modernization of space regulatory framework; international cooperation agreements; international cooperation agreements; international space norms and regulations International trade, with respect to Canada's trade policy; Export and Import Permits Act; Export Control List; international trade agreements; export permit applications; Trade Commissioners Service (TCS) assistance; Export Development Canada (EDC) assistance; Canadian Commercial Corporation (CCC) assistance International relations, with respect to the Government of Canada creating a National Space Council International relations, with respect to Canadian involvement in international space programs Intellectual property, with respect to protection and ownership of Intellectual Property (IP) Infrastructure, with respect to space technologies as part of Canada's Critical Infrastructure Industry, with respect to space regulatory framework modernization; international cooperation agreements; broadband regulations; spectrum policy and auctions Industry, with respect to future space regulatory framework changes Industry, with respect to Canadian space program policy and governance; space strategies; advocacy for a National Space Council; Industrial and Technological Benefits (ITB) program; commercial space policy and programs; future government space mission concepts; Canadian involvement in international space programs; international cooperation agreements Immigration, with respect to discussions with the Government of Canada on immigration as it relates to attracting and retaining a highly skilled workforce Government procurement, with respect to procurement policies; Industrial and Technological Benefits (ITB) program Fisheries, with respect to space techologies to monitor Illegal, Unreported and Unregulated (IUU) fishing Environment, with respect to space techologies to measure climate change and to monitor ecosystems. Economic development, with respect to the Government of Canada creating a National Space Council Economic development, with respect to space regulatory framework modernization; international cooperation agreements; broadband regulations; spectrum policy and auctions Economic development, with respect to Canadian space program policy and governance; space strategies; advocacy for a National Space Council; Industrial and Technological Benefits (ITB) program; commercial space policy and programs; future government space mission concepts; Canadian involvement in international space programs; international cooperation agreements Defence, with respect to the Government of Canada creating a National Space Council Defence, with respect to current and future defence space programs and

Engaging with Government of Canada officials related to potential investments in Alberta

Communicating with the Government of Canada about Bill C-8 (An Act respecting cyber security, amending the Telecommunications Act and making consequential amendments to other Acts). Communicating with the Government of Canada about Bill C-22 (An Act respecting lawful access) Communicating with the Government of Canada about Bill formerly known as C-27 (Digital Charter Implementation Act, 2022), more specifically the creation of the Artificial Intelligence and Data Act. Communicating with the Government of Canada about Bill C-2 (An Act respecting certain measures relating to the security of the border between Canada and the United States and respecting other related security measures). Work with government to promote and support Canada’s digital economy, including ensuring the availability of a high-skilled tech workforce. Seeking to influence policy direction related to cloud based services. Seeking government contract with multiple government departments and institutions with regards to Amazon Cloud based solutions and related support services.

Discuss Kepler’s alignment with Government of Canada priorities around Arctic sovereignty, innovation procurement, optical inter-satellite communication systems and monitoring.

Dans le cadre de son mandat d'animation de l'écosystème, MEDTEQ+ organise un événement aux 2 ans, le Sommet Innovation en santé MEDTEQ+, au cours duquel nous abordons diverses thématiques afin de faciliter l'intégration et l'adoption des technologies du secteur. En marge de cet événement, des discussions ont lieu afin de sensibiliser les parties prenantes aux enjeux et bloquants du secteur. MEDTEQ+ est le mandataire principale pour l'initiative envisAGE soutenue par le gouvernement du Canada dans le cadre du volet 5 du Fonds stratégique pour l’innovation visant à apporter un soutien aux écosystèmes nationaux. envisAGE réunit MEDTEQ+, un chef de file de l'accélération de l'innovation et de l'entrepreneuriat dans l'industrie canadienne des technologies médicales, et AGE-WELL, le chef de file canadien de la recherche sur les technologies du vieillissement et des solutions technologiques. envisAGE est une initiative pancanadienne à grande échelle qui rassemble des intervenants afin de proposer des ressources et du soutien aux entreprises en démarrage et aux petites et moyennes entreprises (PME) pour les aider à valider et commercialiser leurs technologies répondant aux défis du vieillissement. Elles pourront ainsi établir leur leadership canadien sur le marché des technologies du vieillissement. MEDTEQ + a été récipiendaire du programme CECR octroyé en 2017. Le mandat CECR a permis à MEDTEQ+ de bénéficier d’un soutien fédéral de 19,5 M$, soutenant ainsi la création du réseau Beachhead™ ainsi que du Fonds Invest. Des démarches sont en cours afin d'obtenir un financement additionnel pour soutenir la pérennisation du programme, mais aussi permettre à MEDTEQ+ de poursuivre sa mission de soutenir le développement et la commercialisation de technologie en santé canadienne. Soumission d'un projet dans le cadre du programme Innovation Canada ou autres. Les six domaines d'action suivants constituent le fondement du Programme d'innovation du gouvernement du Canada : • Instaurer une société entrepreneuriale et créatrice • Appuyer l'excellence scientifique à l'échelle mondiale • Développer des grappes et des partenariats de calibre mondial • Assurer la croissance des entreprises et accélérer la croissance propre • Livrer concurrence dans un monde numérique • Faciliter la conduite des affaires. MEDTEQ+ soutient le concept de grappes dans le secteur des sciences de la vie et d'autres secteurs porteurs. Participation aux consultations sur l'innovation dans le cadre du Programme Innovation Canada en ce qui a trait à • Instaurer une société entrepreneuriale et créatrice • Appuyer l'excellence scientifique à l'échelle mondiale • Développer des grappes et des partenariats de calibre mondial dans le domaine des sciences de la vie et plus précisément des technologies médicales. MEDTEQ+ collabore avec le PARI/CNRC au programme d’accompagnement personnalisé (Accélération Innovation) ciblant des PME innovantes en technologies médicales. Ce programme vise à solidifier leur stratégie R-D, à les rendre plus concurrentielles et à faciliter leur déploiement commercial. Le programme est constitué d’une banque d’heures pour chaque entreprise sélectionnée : expertise et coaching direct. La durée moyenne du programme étant de trois mois. Il vise, entre autres, à soutenir l’innovation et accompagner les PME canadiennes du secteur des technologies médicales ainsi que capitaliser sur le réseau de MEDTEQ+ et du CNRC-PARI (Programme d’aide à la recherche industrielle du Conseil national de recherches Canada) et en synergie avec les accélérateurs/incubateurs existants ou toute autre structure d’accompagnement pertinente du réseau.

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

Pursuing engagement related to the development of a domestic launch capability fund. Pursuing engagement with the Government of Canada with respect to a domestic end-to-end space launch system to provide low-cost and rapid access to orbit.

Arranging meetings with government officials to discuss how the University of Victoria's research and innovation capacity can support the Government of Canada’s defence priorities, including Arctic and maritime surveillance and security International Student Policy Development. Student Assistance Programs. Discussions to support co-operative education and work-integrated learning opportunities for students. Tri-Council Grant Programming (SSHRC, NSERC, CIHR) and Canada Foundation for Innovation, with respect to research funding Post-Secondary Policies to advance knowledge development and mobilization. Legislation and budgetary measures to support the role of post-secondary education to advance education, innovation, research and science. Discussions regarding supports for research programming related to reconciliation, health, climate, energy, oceans and aerospace initiatives. Partnerships, Policy and funding to advance research, development and deployment of community-based clean energy systems Funding for research and campus infrastructure Advance discussions and supports for UVic’s research centres Continue to advance partnerships and funding to support Ocean Networks Canada Development of a national network for CanAssist to increase opportunities to develop assistive technology equipment for people with disabilities Canada-wide. Support for education and importance of knowledge based economy. Role of Canadian University Research Parks in Commercialization of Research and Technology.