Patrick Lemay

Temporary Foreign Worker Program - with respect to meeting the needs of Canada's emerging technology-based businesses. National Research Council Canada – Industrial Research Assistance Program – with respect to funding programs supporting small-medium and large sized (SMEs) enterprises Invest Canada - with respect to attracting foreign investors in digital media, information, communications and technology companies International Science and Technology Partnership Program – with respect to exchanging knowledge between Canadian companies and foreign countries Income Tax Act - Amendment to the Income Tax Act with respect to angel investors Global Opportunites for Associations - with respect to facilitating SME experience aboard FedDev Ontario - Regional Innovation Ecosystem Program – with respect to scaleup platform work Employment and Social Development Canada - Opportunities to fund skills and training programs in Waterloo Region Centre of Excellence in Research and Commercialization - with respect to bringing new technologies to market to create more companies, jobs and wealth in Canada. Building in Canada Fund - with respect to Two-way Go Train service linking Waterloo Region to the Greater Toronto Area

Seeking government contracting opportunities related to Dell's suite of technology solutions such as cloud, data centres, and work load migration while updating Government of Canada officials on key technology developments in areas where Dell is already a service provider/vendor of record

Fusion Fuel Cycles is looking to showcase its cutting-edge technology and energy solutions to federal policy- and decision-makers and seek federal support for the continue development of its project.

Policy discussions regarding the recognition of skill-building nonprofit organizations as eligible contributors within Canada's Industrial and Technological Benefits (ITB) Policy, specifically through the application of multipliers to ITB transactions, in the context of the Canadian Defence Industrial Strategy. Policy discussions to ensure the prioritization of equity, diversity, and inclusion in federal STEM initiatives, particularly for Indigenous youth, girls, official language minority communities, and rural/remote communities. Discussions regarding federal policy and workforce development strategies to address labour market needs in critical industries and innovation, specifically highlighting the role of youth skill development. Advocates for sustained federal investment and funding for national STEM(Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math), digital literacy, and career awareness programming for youth (Early Years to Grade 12/SecV), including discussions regarding the renewal or establishment of contribution agreements.