Nicolas Bouchard

Impact des sanctions économiques du Canada en lien avec la guerre en Ukraine. Démarches effectuées afin de sensibiliser les titulaires de charges publiques sur les impacts occasionnés par les sanctions économiques découlant de la guerre en Ukraine. L’objectif est d’obtenir un support financier afin de compenser les importantes pertes liées à la décision politique d’imposer des sanctions à la Russie. Le programme n'est pas connu. De plus, les démarches visent à obtenir du soutien afin de diversifier les marchés pour STAS.

Renewal of Arctic Policy Framework and renewed mandate related to the ArcticNet's mandate Continued funding for ArcticNet from the various government funding opportunities. This includes mobilizing multi-disciplinary research capacity from across Canada, engaging partners from multiple academic institutions and various public and private-sector organizations, working with end users to accelerate the creation and application of new knowledge, increasing collaboration between researchers in Canada and abroad

Representations regarding Canadian and international defence procurement. The protection and promotion of Canada's access to global markets. Tax regime for large corporations under Part VI.1 (Tax on Corporations Paying Dividends on Taxable Preferred Shares) of the Income Tax Act. Spectrum Utilization Policies and Radio System Policies affecting frequency bands Bombardier operates in or in equipment built by Bombardier. Representations regarding the draft Select Luxury Items Tax Act and its impact on business aircraft manufacturers Obtain support from Canada to enable Export Development Canada (EDC) to provide customer financing of aircraft. Obtain financial support from Industry Canada under the Strategic Aerospace and Defence Initiative for research and development. Obtain financial support from Canada with respect to the development of aerospace technology. Management of ongoing projects entered into under the Technology Partnership Canada Program with respect to research and development initiatives. Expansion of various air services agreements under Canada's Blue Sky Policy Establish appropriate regulations for export permits and controlled goods. Enhance Research and Development tax incentives under the Income Tax Act, including Investment Tax Credit (ITC) Economic and Trade Agreements with respect to equal market access to other countries. Define appropriate level for aircraft certification at Transport Canada. Deductibility of interest payable to controlled foreign affiliates under the article 18.4 of the Income Tax Act. Collaboration with National Research Council (NRC) with respect to various research and development initiatives Changes to the civil aviation regulations with respect to private operators. Canada’s participation in the Organisation for Economic Co-Operation Development consensus financing guidelines pertaining to sales financing framework. Canada's support of the development of the aerospace industry. Canada's support of the development of a skilled workforce. Canada's participation in a potential pluri-lateral discussion around WTO on aerospace and ways to strengthen them.

Chantier Davie Canada Inc. (CDCI) seeks the promotion of procurement practices and policies and other government action that foster the development of an internationally competitive Canadian icebreaker and ferry technology and construction hub centered in the Province of Québec. As a strategic partner of the Government of Canada under the National Shipbuilding Strategy (NSS), Chantier Davie Canada Inc. (CDCI) communicates with public office holders about modernizing procurement, creating business opportunities, ensuring the success of the NSS and renewal of the Canadian Coast Guard and Royal Canadian Navy fleets.

Obtain contributions for the development of McGill institutes and schools Obtain contributions for inter-sectoral, inter-disciplinary and international partnerships Obtain contributions for a wide array of non-peer reviewed academic, research, and partnership initiatives Discussions with federal officials to improve Canada's immigration policies and procedures Discussions with federal officials to encourage the development of a public policy framework that responds to the needs of post-secondary education and research Discussions with federal officials to advocate for increased support to the base budgets of the three granting councils, the Canada Foundation for Innovation, and Genome Canada Discussions with federal officials to advocate for increased funding for the institutional costs of research Discussions with federal officials regarding campus infrastructure and deferred maintenance issues Discussions regarding science, technology and innovation policy frameworks with a view to enhancing Canada's research and innovation capacity Discussions aimed at putting the framework in place to make Canada a top destination for work and study by the best and brightest around the world Communications with federal officials to advocate for increased federal investment in scholarships for graduate students

Trade and export controls and regulations related to the issuance or issuing of permits and certificates for various products included on Canada's Export Control List. Canada’s Defence Industrial Strategy - advocacy for policies and reforms to institutional practices that will support the Government's enunciated "Build–Partner–Buy" strategic framework to the benefit of Canadian service providers including PAL Aerospace. Canada's Northern Defence Policy, including objectives described in the 2024 Defence Policy Update "Our North Strong and Free" and related to Northern Operational Support Hubs, NORAD capabilities, and increasing the Canadian Armed Forces presence and responsiveness in the North in deterrence, detection and emergency response. Procurement in Canada, including the Directive on the Management of Procurement, international trade agreements, the financial administration act and the Code of Conduct for Procurement. Airline and Transportation Policy in Canada, with respect airline operations, safety management systems, competition, and service to regional, rural, remote and northern communities