Mikayla Ozga

Raise the profile of Pelorus VC companies and share programming and policy concerns, policy needs and ideas with officials; particular focus points include the venture capital strategy, the Venture Capital Catalyst Initiative (VCCI) and incentive programs and policies to encourage investment. Share perspectives on the upcoming artificial intelligence strategy (AI) and related AI legislative perspectives. Discuss the emerging venture capital strategy and advocate for best policies for early stage funds and the ecosystem. Lead discussions and meetings on policies and programs linked to the development of capital for venture-backed companies in Canada. Share information about the success of the Pelorus VC fund and work in Newfoundland and Labrador with federal officials.

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.