Paul Wagner

Obtaining federal funding and program support to enable Digital Trust Canada to establish, coordinate and scale national demonstrators and infrastructure enabling capabilities that strengthen trusted digital infrastructure, data sovereignty and interoperability across the economy, public services and critical infrastructure sectors. This includes enablement of GAIA-X Hub Canada as a national coordination and ecosystem alignment function supporting Canada’s participation in global trusted data and interoperability frameworks. Activities include convening industry and public sector stakeholders, accelerating implementation readiness through pilot deployments and testing environments, and building shared capacity for dual purpose digital capabilities and future adoption of emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence and data driven systems. Act as an independent, technology agnostic national advisor and neutral ecosystem convenor supporting governments in strengthening Canada’s federated and secure digital infrastructure across the economy, public services and critical infrastructure sectors. Activities focus on enabling secure and sovereign data sharing, trusted access and governance approaches that protect privacy, support resilience and reinforce trust. The organization contributes to coordination and scaling of demonstrators and infrastructure enabling functions that support adoption of emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence and digital credential ecosystems, while advancing interoperability across standards and enabling Canada’s participation in international trusted data infrastructure frameworks, including GAIA-X Hub Canada.

Obtaining recurring core operational funding for the Laboratory, shared among Federal - Provincial - Territorial (FPT) government jurisdictions, for a yearly total of at least 3M per year starting in fiscal year 2024-25. Act as a national strategic advisor to all Federal, Provincial and Territorial jurisdictions in relation to strenghtening cybersecurity with safe and seamless digital credentials, ultimately de-risking, right-scoping and accelerating the implementation and coordination of all government digital credentials and identity programs and projects.

Work with government on the restoration of SR&ED credits and to discuss ideas to fuel a more innovative and R&D intensive economy. Working with Government to transform service delivery through digital adoption. Working with Government to ensure the modernization of procurement systems are done in a fair, transparent, and collaborative manner. Working with Government to develop and execute a national strategy to grow Canada's digital economy, drive innovation and competitiveness in the ICT sector, and modernize the public sector in its use of information technology. To engage in consultation and discussion with Government regarding any regulation that impacts the ICT sector To engage in consultation and discussion with Government regarding any legislation that impacts the ICT sector Helping Government develop a pan-Canadian certification and licensing mechanism to ensure the safety, security, and privacy of digital health solutions. Encouraging Government to work with the provinces and territories to develop a pan-Canadian strategy for digital health. Encouraging Government to continue with existing policies and programs that help Canadian information and communications technology (ICT) companies scale by accessing to global markets. Collaborating with Government on ways to strengthen socio-economic considerations within large IT modernization initiatives. Collaborating with government on changes made to the Integrity Framework.

Supporting the development and implementation of policies, programs, and regulatory measures aimed at preventing and combating fraud, scams, and financial crime, including measures that enhance information sharing, consumer protection, and the integrity of Canada’s financial system. Supporting an open and competitive technology environment for mobile payments to maximise consumer choice and strengthen Canada’s participation in the digital economy. Promoting the recognition and adoption of modern digital payments infrastructure as a foundation for Canada’s economic resilience and innovation Supporting the development and adoption of secure, convenient digital verification and authentication solutions to enhance consumer protection and confidence in Canada’s digital economy. Tax Regulations, with respect to a prescribed payment card corporation share Policies, rules and codes that affect the payments system and payment networks

AI Adoption inside Canada's Agri-food and Agriculture sector. Canada's adoption of AI, within government and more broadly across all sectors. Also discussed the role of the GoC to serve as a lighthouse re adoption of innovation and increased productivity. AI Adoption and Digital Transformation in Canada's Defence Sector. Meetings with parliamentarians, senior officials, and ministerial offices to discuss AltaML’s expertise in data preparation, applied artificial intelligence, and emerging agentic AI systems, how these capabilities can support government priorities, improve service delivery, and strengthen responsible AI adoption across the public sector. Discussions with officials regarding procurement challenges and opportunities related to Federal Government Buy Canada policy. Discussed the AI Supplier list as a procurement tool for Canadian companies.

Arranging meetings to discuss Canadian legislative and policy matters in the digital age including the regulation of online content; data protection and privacy, copyright and taxation, fostering technological innovation and growth and Canada approach to advancing the digital economy and digital transformation Arranging meetings to address policies pertaining to the diversity of content in the digital age Advising on and arranging meetings around consultations concerning Bill C-11 (the Broadcasting Act), as well as possible copyright, competition, and environmental legislation.

Horizant seeks to support the Government of Canada's need to have an enterprise-wide view of its real property information across the country. Horizant seeks to showcase how more than 50% of its real property information is housed in its platforms and systems and how policies and procurements can be modernized to be competitive, forward thinking and supportive of government mandates. Policies ranging from the Greening Government or Acquired Assets initiatives at TBS, its GC-wide Real Property Programs at PSPC and its overall spending review.

Monitor developments relating to government support for small business in Canada. Monitor development of the RPAA with respect to regulation of payment networks. Monitor development of privacy and AI policy, with respect to payments and data. Monitor implementation of Payment Card Networks Act with regard to debit and credit cards and other ecosystem developments. Monitor implementation of and compliance with the Code of Conduct for the Credit and Debit Industry in Canada. Monitor developments to immigration policy as it relates to skilled labour. Monitor developments the Payment Card Networks Act with respect to payment card network operators, and any other legislation seeking to amend that Act. Monitor developments relating to the Voluntary Interchange Commitment and other initiatives related to cost of acceptance. Monitor developments relating to international trade discussions, including the Canada-US-Mexico Agreement and WTO reform with respect to data flows and electronic payments. Monitor developments relating to government-supported tree planting programs, Monitor developments relating to Bill C-331 An Act to amend the Canadian Security Intelligence Service Act (duty of candour) Monitor developments regarding Proceeds of Crime and Terrorist Financing Act and regulations with respect to credit card accounts and prepaid. Monitor developments regarding breach tracking and reporting regulations under, and review of, the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act. Monitor developments associated with global humanitarian aid efforts with respect to financial inclusion and electronification of aid and exploring opportunities for private-public sector partnerships in administering aid. Monitor developments and opportunities regarding greater government use of electronic payments. Seek opportunities for greater usage of products and services by federal government. Monitor development of the Government’s innovation agenda with respect to the digital economy and Digital ID. Monitor development of regulations pursuant to the Bank Act with respect to credit card issuer practices. Monitor development of Open Banking consultations and studies. Monitor development of Faster Payments initiatives as the government moves toward payments modernization. Monitor development of cybersecurity policies with respect to payments. Monitor deployments relating to oversight of cryptocurrency. Monitor Bank Act policies with respect to prepaid cards.

Engagement with Government of Canada representatives related to procurement opportunities as per the Federal Government's Buy Canada approach to sovereign AI and digital. Signa Strategies is providing government relations advisory support to Nakisa focused on engaging with federal public office holders to share information and discuss policies, programs, and priorities affecting enterprise software, digital transformation, data governance, and innovation-driven technology companies, including alignment with federal objectives related to digital modernization, productivity, procurement frameworks, and the broader business environment.

CHG will engage with officials of the government of Canada on behalf of Qualtrics International, to assist them with their government procurement process for software

Seeking government contracting opportunities in the area of Cloud and Information Technology Service Management Tools