Lucia Liang

Appreciation for skilled trades funding announcement and need to direct funding towards post-secondary facilities and equipment to maintain and increase capacity for workforce development as well as expanding federal funding for skilled trades beyond Red Seal certified trades into trades covered by Transport Canada certification. Mental Health, Suicide Prevention, and Youth Issues Challenges with policy changes and procedural issues related to the International Student program Engaging with the Workforce Alliance for Transportation and Supply?Chains?to ensure we are collaborating to meet the needs of the marine and other transportation sectors Workforce development needs in the transportation sector and their critical role in the construction sector’s success. Sharing pre-budget submission from our sector associations and asking for support with the identified recommendations BCIT’s role in the marine sector and some of the current challenges we are facing with advancing our marine training offerings Potential alignment with Japan in areas such as secure and resilient infrastructure, advanced manufacturing, cybersecurity, aerospace, autonomous systems, marine technologies, disaster resilience, and talent development to be discussed with participants of the Team Canada Trade Mission to Japan. BCIT's contribution to Canada’s defence industrial base through applied research, workforce development, advanced technology training, and partnership development with industry, government, and international partners. Industrial and Technological Benefits (ITB) policy review Expanding DigiToST, an interdisciplinary, multi-institutional research lab, for social good, bringing together education, applied research, industry, digital innovation, and health. Proposed mixed-used project for submission to the Build Communities Strong Fund that BCIT is exploring in collaboration with the City of Burnaby. Supporting equity in trades training and apprenticeships Applied research and training in AI, digitial innovation, and applications for emergency management and early wildfire detection. Expansion of the UTIP funding to include opportunities for post-secondary institutes to apply for funds to renovate and modernize trades training spaces on campuses. Funding received from Public Safety Canada and potential future news release. Training programs to support Indigenous youth to use AI as a tool to support career growth. Challenges surrounding AI and how to keep ahead of the ever changing and evolving landscape of AI; skills training to support AI and how organizations need to develop guiding principles to be responsible AI users for integration into business. BCIT's Trades Discovery Program and the challenges that women face in trades careers. Financial sustainability of BCIT and revenue diversification opportunities Appreciation for previous UTIP funding and input for future opportunities for UTIP funding to support trades training. BCIT's support of industry and SMEs through research and innovation to develop commercially relevant technologies, products and services. BCIT's global Opportunities including export of technical training, consulting, applied research, and product development services. Opportunities for BCIT to participate as an educational partner in GOC trade missions. Global opportunities for transnational and international education and international student recruitment. Marine Innovation Simulation Centre of Excellence educational research project and workforce development needs connected to the marine sector. Importance of investing in trades training at public post-secondary institutions in addition to funding union-delivered training BCIT as an employer of immigrants BCIT's role in training and educating students in clean energy construction and power engineering Defence funding through ITB policy and its support of post-secondary education and research Supports for apprentices to meet Canada's major projects development. Need to

Exploring avenues for federal financial support for housing projects

Exploring avenues for federal financial support for housing projects.

Engage with federal government officials on possible funding mechanisms under various innovation funds for potential construction of production and other facilities. Discuss with government officials regarding modernization of tax benefits and associated funding programs

Federal policies and programs as they pertain to the development of sovereign AI infrastructure and data centres.

Discuss policies or programs that support innovation and enhance Canada’s innovation ecosystem by bringing together industry, post-secondary institutions, not-for-profit organizations and government agencies to increase Canada's economic competitiveness. Communicating about seeking potential funding opportunities that support innovation and enhance Canada’s innovation ecosystem by bringing together industry, post-secondary institutions, not-for-profit organizations and government agencies to increase Canada's economic competitiveness.

Engaging on the development of Federal policy to address street disorder and drug-related crime Seeking Tourism Relief Funding Opportunties for Infrastructure Funds for Municipalities Opportunities for innovation, green technology, and economic development funds for municipalities Opportunities for climate change prevention and adaptation funds and green technology funds for municipalities Opportunities for Affordable Housing Funds pertaining to Muncipalities Engaging on the development of the Blue Economy Strategy. Advocating for protections for the Southern Resident Orca Pod.

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.

Communicating with government officials about potential collaboration, including potential funding agreements, between the company and the government related to the production of domestic medications. The goal of these communications is to alleviate medical shortages in Canada.

Seek ways for Metis Artists in British Columbia can participate in the diplomatic gifting program and ensure government buildings include metis art in their buildings. Negotiate revisions to the terms of reference for the Recognitions of Indigenous Rights and Self-Determination table. Ensure the Government of Canada continues to engage Metis Nation British Columbia in advancing self government discussions. Additionally, provide updates to government officials on the research work being done across British Columbia to advance self government discussions. Seek adequate funding for housing, education, child services and cultural programs. Seek ways to participate and advance Metis Nation British Columbia housing priorities through Build Canada Homes. Seek opportunities and engagement on the development of the Major Projects Office. Additionally, ensure Metis business in British Columbia are included in the procurement opportunities that flow from Major Projects initiated in British Columbia. Seek understanding and adequate funding supports on programs that will help Metis women and LGBTQ community in BC. Understand what supports are available for adoption of digital governance and seek federal funding for updates and adoption of digital governance. Ensure the Indigenous Justice Strategy includes perspectives from the Metis Nation British Columbia. Ensure MNBC is included in the program delivery stream of the National School Food Program. Lead the negotiations for a self government agreement.

Seeking funding support to develop much-needed infrastructure and housing on Nation lands. Advancing First Nations economic development, self-determination, rights and title, and reconciliation.