Michel Couillard

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

Explore funding opportunities for cybersecurity solutions addressing both classical and quantum threats. Communicate about Qorsa's cybersecurity solutions that protect against current sophisticated attacks and future quantum threats, in support of the Government of Canada's security, technological, industrial and resilience policy objectives — including the National Quantum Strategy, National Cyber Security Strategy, National AI Strategy, and Defence Industrial Strategy and accompanying action plans — to support strengthened cybersecurity, quantum preparedness, and the Canadian cybersecurity ecosystem. Communicate about Bill C-8, an Act Respecting Cyber Security, and other potential future legislative and regulatory initiatives affecting the cybersecurity ecosystem.

Infrastructure funding to support innovation, student housing and other capital projects. Support the Recruitment of World-Class Faculty and Staff Research Funding for the purpose of attracting talent including Tri-Council programs such as CRCs , scholarships and bursaries Mobilizing science and technology to Canada's Advantage Funding for research related infrastructure through CFI and other tri-council programs Support through programs and involvement in policy development with regard to the application of university research in the area of population health. Student assistance and financial support with respect to the Canada Student Loans Program, Federally Funded Internships, Federal Scholarships, and Federal Bursary Programs. Research funding with respect to growth to Federal granting councils Research funding with respect to allocation of funds for indirect costs of research International student recruitment and acceptance through Citizenship and Immigration policies Funding for infrastructure projects associated with universities through federal economic stimulus funding and the FedDev program.

Advocacy related to university engagement in Canadian priorities in artificial intelligence, data systems and related computing science and energy subjects, including but not limited to specific calls for proposals. Advocacy for university initiatives related to Canadian priorities across the defence spectrum, including initiatives relevant to both Defence and Veterans' Affairs, among other federal departments. Advocacy to enhance support for university research mobilization and commercialization activities. Research security, with respect to international research partnerships 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. Discussions regarding research and development initiatives and federal support related to energy and environment, and climate change research, innovation, commercialization, talent and knowledge mobilization. Discussions regarding official language funding amounts and mechanisms. Discussions about the Copyright Act and details of its implementation in a post-secondary setting. Advocacy to secure support in the budget for post-secondary education, research, innovation, and science and technology. 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, CIHR) and other departments and agencies. Advocacy to improve immigration policies and programs for prospective and current 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 student supports, including but no limited to Canada Student Grants and Loans, the Canada Graduate Scholarship Program, supports for Indigenous students, and work-integrated learning programs. Advocacy to advance Canadian leadership in priority areas to support world class research, talent attraction and retention, and knowledge mobilization. Advocacy related to reconciliation efforts, including but not limited to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission's Calls to Action

Learn more about how the university's research and development initiatives in technology can align and best support the Government of Canada's technology and digital priorities. Seeking information on the Government of Canada's Deputy Ministers University Champion Program, which is intended to align and promote programs, research, career awareness, and relations between the federal government and Canada's universities. Seeking information on potential supports from the federal government to expand their offering of on-campus residences and infrastructure that will benefit their students, faculty, and local community. Seeking information on government programs, policies, and initiatives related to disability advocacy, which is an area of research that the university's Institute for Disability and Rehabilitation focuses upon. Seeking Funding through the Employment and Social Development Canada Sectoral Workforce Solutions Program to support building talent for the clean economy.

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.