Michael Rosenblatt

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.

Engage with Government of Canada to modernize and secure Communications Networks, Data Centers, Cloud, Wireless Networks and application platforms. These discussions with the Government of Canada would be to secure contracts and advise on design and technology standards adopted and used by Canada’s allies.

Nokia Canada Inc. is exploring funding opportunities to expand its R&D footprint and talent pool in Canada. Additionally NOKIA is seeking oppportunities to earn opportunities to deploy our technology within these networks .

Outlining our thoughts on ways the Canadian government could valuably support the growth of domestic quantum computing companies, in a geopolitically competitive climate Quantum: Support for building a strong quantum economy in Canada including funding for Canadian quantum companies and monitoring international regulations. - Not related to existing legislative proposal, bill or resolution

Title: Securing multi-year funding for Quantum Industry Canada to advance its mission. Description: Engagement with federal officials regarding multi-year funding to enable Quantum Industry Canada (QIC) to advance its mission and deliver benefits for Canada. QIC is seeking resources to support Canada’s quantum ambitions, help translate the country’s strengths in quantum technologies into economic and strategic advantage, and contribute to the effective delivery of key federal strategies and priorities related to quantum, defence, security, and economic growth. Title: Canada’s Defence Industrial Strategy, with respect to quantum and related advanced dual-use technologies. Description: Engagement with federal officials regarding the development and implementation of Canada’s Defence Industrial Strategy as it relates to strategic dual-use technologies, including quantum technologies. Discussions may include the role of Canadian industry in defence supply chains, approaches to industrial capability development, procurement and innovation mechanisms suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises, alignment with allied defence frameworks, and policies and programs intended to strengthen domestic industrial capacity, resilience, and export readiness in support of Canada’s defence and security objectives. Title: Canada’s National Quantum Strategy, with respect to governance, implementation, funding mechanisms, and industry engagement. Description: Engagement with federal officials regarding the implementation and evolution of Canada’s National Quantum Strategy (NQS), including its coordination across departments and agencies, alignment with economic security and industrial policy objectives, and the design of programs intended to support commercialization, industrialization, workforce development, and adoption of quantum technologies. Discussions may include the role of industry, mechanisms to improve deployment and procurement pathways, programs and policy changes needed to support the NQS missions, and alignment with allied quantum strategies and international partnerships. Title: Department of National Defence and Canadian Armed Forces Quantum Science and Technology Strategy Implementation Plan (Quantum 2030), with respect to capability development, procurement, and industry participation. Description: Engagement with federal officials concerning the implementation of Quantum 2030, including priorities for quantum and quantum-secure technologies and their supply chains. Discussions may address pathways for Canadian industry participation, alignment of research, development, and demonstration activities with defence needs, mechanisms to support dual-use technologies, and approaches to testing, validation, and early adoption of quantum capabilities within defence and security contexts, in coordination with trusted allies.

Advocating on behalf of the quantum industry for government programs like the Quantum Champions Program and to raise general awareness of the quantum industry and it's public policy needs with senior public office holders

Seeking Designation as a Quantum Champion through that program Attempting to reach a funding agreement through the StrongNorth Fund Advocating with the government about the current policies and arrangements regarding the sale and trade of Helium-3 between Canadian producers and international customers. Application to the Strategic Response Fund for the purposes of receiving funding to help meet the growing demand for cryogenic cooling in key sectors of the economy.

Innovation policy and programming related to Mitacs domestic and international activity, including the Mitacs Globalink program and efforts to attract top talent and researchers to Canada. Funding to support ongoing growth in work-integrated learning collaborations between industry and academia in relation to Mitacs programs. Funding and policy development to support industry-academic research and development partnerships, commercialization, job creation, training and professional skills development for post-secondary students and post-doctoral fellows, international research collaborations and the promotion of activities that support innovation in Canada.

Quantum industrialization: Support for quantum R&D and commercialization funding for Canadian quantum companies. Monitoring, interaction and advocacy regarding policy and programs supporting the growth of Canadian startups by means of government procurement of research, development, prototype development and testing. Discussions with government officials regarding procurement through the Office of Digital Transformation, the Defence Procurement Agency, and new procurement vehicles as a result of the new federal government’s procurement reform policies

Discussions with government officials regarding procurement through the Office of Digital Transformation, the Defence Procurement Agency, and new procurement vehicles as a result of the new federal government’s procurement reform policies

Discussions with Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada and other relevant departments and agencies regarding the role of universities in supporting federal innovation initiatives, policies and programs. Advocacy to secure federal support to develop and upgrade university infrastructure, including but not limited to research and learning facilities, digital infrastructure, and transit infrastructure. Advocacy to increase support for university research, including research funding and granting programs administered by the tri-agencies (SSHRC, NSERC and CIHR) and other departments and agencies. Advocacy to improve immigration policies and programs for university students, faculty and staff. Advocacy to ensure that proposals to develop or amend federal legislation, regulations, policies or programs that directly or indirectly impact the post-secondary system reflect the needs of universities and support our research and education mission. Advocacy to enhance support for university research mobilization and commercialization activities. Advocacy to enhance student supports, including but not limited to Canada Student Grants and Loans, the Canada Graduate Scholarship Program, supports for Indigenous students, and work-integrated learning programs.

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.

Lobbying Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada's Named Program so that certain academic institutions and SMEs receive funding for semiconductor research and development.