Marie-Helene Legare

Support for new research and campus infrastructure. Increased funding and program design for various programs administered by Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC), Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC), and Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR). Funding or support with respect to international development cooperation (student and academic mobility, internships, research collaboration, exchanges, technical assistance). Discussions regarding possible research and development initiatives for, and investments in, partnerships with the University of Calgary. Discussions concerning potential research and development initiatives and investments related to clean energy, environmental research and climate change policy. Discussions about policy implementation regarding the academic visa process in support of international faculty recruitment with respect to changes to the Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations. Budget bills in support of federal funding for post-secondary education, research, innovation, science and technology.

Présenter les projets d’infrastructures de l’ÉTS déposés dans le cadre du Fonds pour bâtir des collectivités fortes, soit la transformation du 990, rue Notre-Dame Ouest et la végétalisation du parvis du 1111, rue Notre-Dame Ouest. Les échanges portaient sur les besoins en infrastructures, la mise à niveau d’actifs existants, l’amélioration de l’accessibilité, de l’efficacité énergétique et de la résilience environnementale du campus, ainsi que sur les retombées pour la collectivité et l’écosystème d’innovation montréalais Informer sur l’écosystème de recherche et d’innovation de l’ÉTS et ses projets de développement - dont un projet d’UMR en sécurité et défense avec l’INRS à Saint-Jean, projet piloté par l’équipe du développement économique du Haut Richelieu, NeXDeV. Discuter des partenariats de recherche, d’innovation et d’infrastructures liés au secteur de la défense et de la sécurité nationale et à l'adaptation aux changements climatiques, incluant : – Le développement d’espaces sécurisés favorisant la collaboration entre le milieu académique, les start-ups et les entreprises du domaine de la défense ; – Les besoins en infrastructures et en financement pour soutenir la recherche en sécurité, résilience et innovation technologique à vocation militaire ou de sécurité nationale ; – La participation de l’ÉTS aux initiatives fédérales telles que le Défense Innovation Secure Hub (DISH). – Le besoin urgent d'adapter les infrastructures essentielles - ponts, routes, hôpitaux, ports, infrastructures de télécommunication, etc., aux défis climatiques. Pour discuter du sous financement des incubateurs de DeepTech au Canada. Présentation de nos capacités et de notre projet d’institut en Santé L’objectif était de présenter le projet Aérocampus, un écosystème d’innovation en aérospatiale visant à soutenir la R&D, l’innovation industrielle et la formation spécialisée, tout en mobilisant des acteurs industriels stratégiques. Nous avons discuté de l’importance du projet pour les partenaires de l’ÉTS, tel que l’ÉNA, le CTA et la Ville de Longueuil. Nous avons établi qu’Il y avait des besoins en infrastructures pour soutenir la recherche. L’ÉTS a sensibilisé ISDE à l’importance du projet pour l’écosystème canadien et à la nécessité d’un soutien fédéral, notamment via les retombées industrielles et technologiques (RIT). Discussions sur la version révisée de la proposition de financement de l’Institut de recherche sur les infrastructures résilientes et circulaires, AdapT. Les échanges portaient sur la bonification de certains aspects de la proposition permettant de mieux saisir l'ampleur du mandat de l'Institut ainsi que les retombées pour la société face aux défis climatiques. Discuter des politiques et des orientations du gouvernement du Canada en vue de favoriser le développement de l'enseignement supérieur et d'en accroître les retombées pour la société, particulièrement dans le secteur du génie. Discuter des politiques et des orientations du gouvernement du Canada en vue d'accroître le soutien à la recherche et développement, à l'innovation, à la science et aux technologies. Discuter de la contribution du secteur du génie au développement économique du Canada, en vue d'en maximiser les retombées pour le Québec en particulier.

Engaging with Government of Canada officials to discuss funding and policy issues as they pertain to the development of quantum computing in Canada and as per the government’s Innovation Agenda commitments.

National Quantum Strategy, Talent development for quantum industry.

Seek funding and support for the institution’s teaching, and research and development enterprise in life sciences, basic and applied sciences, social sciences, humanities and fine arts and mental health. Support for the implementation and operation of the Canada Water Agency Support for institutional compliance with federal research security requirements. Seek program development and support for Indigenous-led research Seeking program development for career opportunities for Indigenous post-secondary graduates Seeking greater efficiencies and continued funding of the Canada Student Loan Program Seek funding for international opportunities in student experience through academic exchanges, study abroad and international student visits to Canada Secure funding for Major Science Infrastructure Policy development and research funding for knowledge transfer and the commercialization of research Increase federal funding to the Canada Graduate Scholarship Program and other national initiatives in support of graduate students Funding for research and campus infrastructure Funding for internships, fellowships and student work-integrated learning Facilitation of improved policies that impact international students and other highly qualified personnel Discuss post-secondary institutions' role in securing Canada's water future through education and research. Discuss post-secondary institutions' role in securing Canada's energy future through research and teaching. Development of a national program for the provision of long-term operating funding for major science initiatives like the Canadian Light Source (CLS) and the Vaccine and Infectious Disease Organization (VIDO) Continue and increase funding to the Tri-Agency (CIHR, NSERC, SSHRC) in order to maintain an internationally competitive research and development infrastructure. Continue and increase funding to the Indirect Costs of Research Program in order to maintain an internationally competitive research and development infrastructure Continue and increase funding to the Canada Foundation for Innovation in order to maintain an internationally competitive research and development infrastructure. Budget bills in support of the federal role in post-secondary education, research and the science and technology framework

Advocate for place-based solutions to Canada’s biggest challenges, which support the region-specific mandates of public colleges and ensure local training needs are considered in policy development. Increase support to developing countries and other partner countries to build technical and vocational training capacity, strengthen skills development and education systems, and enhance Canada’s global education brand. Advocate for support for college-led research as a core component of federal research and innovation funding and policy. Discuss how colleges can support immigration programs, such as foreign credential recognition or international students, to meet Canada’s labour market needs, and share with officials impacts of policy changes on the college sector. Share with officials how colleges can support Canada’s training and workforce development needs to meet Canada’s biggest challenges. Share with officials the role of colleges and institutes in delivering high quality education for Canadians, and ensuring access to education for Canadians. Advance reconciliation through partnerships with Canada’s public colleges, institutes, CEGEPs, polytechnics, and Indigenous Institutes of Education. Promote the role and expertise of colleges in deepening Canada’s relationships with other countries. Promote the value of educational fair dealing in supporting colleges and institutes in their mandate to provide advanced skills and to enable them to better respond to the skills shortage. Increase investments and support to address colleges’ infrastructure needs to increase Canada’s training space and access in key high-demand fields that align with federal priority areas. Enable post-secondary institutions to obtain grants and loans to develop student housing projects, with additional supports for housing that supports students from vulnerable populations. Ensure Canada’s colleges and institutes have the necessary federal support to provide high-quality training for future healthcare professionals. Ensure the specific needs of institutions, including French institutions and those in minority linguistic communities, are taken into account when federal policies and programs are designed and delivered.

Providing recommendations to support policy development for talent and research initiatives in key priority areas, such as defence and artificial intelligence, particularly in regards to coordination with provincial and industry stakeholders. Related to various FedDev and FedNor programs and universities' role in regional economic and community development. Related to international study permits, provincial allocations and permit processing backlogs. Issues of federal - provincial cooperation relating to funding of postsecondary education and the provision of financial assistance to postsecondary students. Increased scholarship funding for domestic and international graduate students. Funding university research. Funding would be used by universities to facilitate medical or scientific research. Funding for universities to construct new buildings, housing and residences or upgrade existing facilities. Eligibility of universities for green funding to reduce GHG emissions.

Sensibilisation à l'écosystème entrepreneurial et ses composantes en lien avec les activités universitaires (nature et recherche de financement). Recherche de financement pour renforcer les programmes de recherche de l’École dans les secteurs innovants et ayant le potentiel de positionner le Canada comme leader mondial. Discussions sur les possibilités de financement pour les projets futurs d'infrastructures et d'entretien des infrastructures de HEC Montréal. Discussions sur le financement des organismes subventionnaires et de la politique générale concernant la recherche scientifique. Discussions concernant l’Initiative Jeunes leaders de la Francophonie. Discussions concernant les procédures reliées aux visas pour les étudiants et chercheurs étrangers. Discussions concernant le processus d'admission pour les programmes de stages offerts aux étudiants au sein de la fonction publique. Discussions à propos de la Supergrappe des chaînes d’approvisionnement axées sur l’intelligence artificielle (SCALE.AI). Budget fédéral annuel en ce qui concerne le support du gouvernement fédéral pour l'éducation post-secondaire et la recherche.

Seek funding for research and knowledge mobilization relating to neurodevelopmental disabilities in children and youth under the age of 14 through the Government of Canada’s Strategic Science Fund (SSF). Engagement with the Senate of Canada and the Government of Canada on Bill S-253, National Framework on Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder Act. Engagement with the Senate of Canada and the Government of Canada on Bill S-203, Federal Framework on Autism Spectrum Disorder Act. Engagement with the Government of Canada and the Senate of Canada on Bill C-22, the Canada Disability Benefit Act. Advance initiatives towards comprehensive, coordinated national framework on Neurodevelopmental Disabilities (NDDs).

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

Monitor and provide feedback on the federal government's international student program Monitor policies and programs related to science and research