Paula Folkes-Dallaire

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.

Defence procurement, with respect to policy instruments and procurement strategy applied in the context of defence contracting. International Trade Armaments Regulations (ITAR). Influence Federal Government to negotiate a more friendly "Canadian Exemption" to the ITAR agreement with the United States Department of State. Departments of National Defence and Environment Canada with respect to the Polar Communications and Weather Satellite Project. Department of Defence Plans and Priorities and annual budget detail with respect to capital and equipment support funding lines. Defence Procurement with respect to Canadian involvement in the North America Air Defence Modernization Defence Procurement with respect to the North Warning System In Service Support Contract, North American Air Defence (NORAD) program. Defence procurement with respect to the Next Generation Fighter Aircraft Program. Defence procurement with respect to the National Shipbuilding Program. Defence procurement with respect to the Medium Range Radar (MMR) capital program and in service support. Defence procurement with respect to the Joint Unmanned Surveillance, Target Acquisition System (JUSTAS) program. Defence procurement with respect to the Individual Soldier System Program (ISSP). Defence procurement with respect to the Arctic Offshore Patrol (AOP) ships. Defence Procurement with respect to sustainment, space and airborne program Defence procurement with respect to Command and Control and Intelligence Surveillance Reconnaissance (ISR) Programs. Defence procurement, with respect to the Future Aircrew Training.

Canada's potential contributions to global security in Europe, NATO, and NORAD With regard to federal measures to assist the Canadian Aerospace sector and advocate for an aerospace and defence industrial strategy. Seeking funding from Strategic Aerospace and Defence Initiative (SADI) & Strategic Innovation Fund (SIF) Industrial and Technological Benefits Educating and advocating for Canada to support its aerospace sector and preserve our country’s Key Industrial Capabilities (KIC) in flight training and simulation.

Canada's potential contributions to global security in Europe, NATO (North Atlantic Treaty Organization), and NORAD (North America Aerospace Defence Command) Working to extend the Operational Training System Program (OTSP) to other RCAF aircraft type training systems. Updates to the NATO Flying Training In Canada program (NFTC) to adjust the operating period. To obtain support from the Canadian government to CAE for procuring contracts to build simulators or to train personnel in foreign countries. To maximize efficiency of visa applications for pilots at various Canadian embassies from which countries that pilots are traveling to Canada to be trained. To ensure future contracts for Defence procurement allow bidding for training to be carved out to a separate process. Defence Procurement Policy to increase the Canadian content on various military programs to be procured by Government

We are supporting the client for various procurement programs related to defence and security including the Canadian Surface Combatant Program, Arctic Over the Horizon Radar, Stinger and Javelin missiles as well as various other types of Air to Air and Air to Ground missiles.

Seek funding support for an institutional artificial intelligence ecosystem proposal from the Artificial Intelligence Compute Challenge Seek funding support for an institutional defence network proposal via the Defence Innovation Secure Hub Advocacy to improve immigration policies and programs for prospective and current university students, faculty, and staff.

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

ADGA has been a supplier to the Government of Canada for over 50 years especially in the area of staff augmentation to support various government departments. The company now seeks to expand its service offering to DND by providing a more comprehensive mission or team approach to supporting specific defence programs.

Seeking opportunities related to the defense investment plan and budget. US - Canada strategy related to effective and / or potential restrictions on Canadian exports to the US and US imports to Canada. Contract with Fisheries and Ocean Canada concerning the Canadian Coast Guard's Polar Helicopter project. Taxation Policy; Impact of the Luxury Tax on personal aircraft on the helicopter industry Contract with the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) concerning the renewal of their rotary wing aircraft fleet. Contract with National Defence concerning the Future Aircrew Training (FAcT) project. Defence Industry Productivity Program; on-going management of Airbus Helicopters Canada’s Source Establishment Contract with the Government of Canada Contract with National Defence concerning the Next Tactical Aviation Capability Set (NTACS) project.

Taxation Policy; Impact of the Luxury Tax on personal aircraft on the helicopter industry Government Contract Pursued: Contract with the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) concerning the renewal of their rotary wing aircraft fleet. Government Contract Pursued: Contract with National Defence concerning the Next Tactical Aviation Capability Set (NTACS) project. Government Contract Pursued: Contract with National Defence concerning the Future Aircrew Training (FAcT) project. Government Contract Pursued: Contract with Fisheries and Oceans Canada concerning the Canadian Coast Guard's Polar Helicopter project. Defence Industry Productivity Program; On-going management of Airbus Helicopters Canada's Source Establishment Contract with the Government of Canada

Canada's plans to increase defence spending, and supporting defence / national security capability development. Space Policy, and Canada's intentions on addressing cross-cutting issues that address commercial, civil and defence domains. Defence policy and budget: the impacts of Our North: Strong and Free and Budget 2024 on Canada's plans and priorities.

Seeking meetings to have the government provide funding for Economic Development Officers for Indigenous communities across the country Seeking meetings to discuss procurement opportunities for Indigenous communities and organizations Seeking meetings to strengthen CANDO's relationship with the government regarding Indigenous procurement, training and economic opportunities

Donner des conseils et des avis sur les représentants gouvernementaux à rencontrer. Aider à obtenir des contrats d'équipements pour la défense du gouvernement fédéral