Saina Saberian

Communications with Transport Canada Civil Aviation (TCCA) regarding Canadian Aviation Regulations (CARs) Part I, Part IV, Part V, Part VI and Part VII, as well as Airworthiness Manual (AWM) 505 with respect to Airbus Canada production activities US - Canada strategy related to effective and / or potential restrictions on Canadian exports to the US and US imports to Canada. Establishment or modification of appropriate regulations regarding the aerospace industry supply chain and supply chain management. Establishment or modification of appropriate regulations for export permits and controlled goods. Discussions regarding existing or potential funding for the A220-100 and A220-300 commercial aircraft program as well as all related ancillary activities and terms and conditions related thereto. Collaboration with National Research Council (NRC) with respect to various research and development initiatives. Canada’s support of the development of the aerospace industry.

Seeking opportunities related to the defense investment plan and budget. Seeking contracts to provide Fixed Wing Search and Rescue and Military Aircraft, Satellite Communications, Satellite Systems and other opportunities related to the increase in the defense budget. US - Canada strategy related to effective and / or potential restrictions on Canadian exports to the US and US imports to Canada. Seeking contracts to provide connected intelligence and cyber security solutions for public safety and border security applications. Advocating for the need to develop and fund a Canadian space strategy.

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.

Infrastructure considerations for Canada's AI compute and data centre needs. Trade agreement negotiation and policies/regulations/tariffs related to import/exports to support the manufacturing and design sector. Support the need for government-to-government engagement to underpin the need for a rules-based investment climate. Issues affecting the manufacturing industry, including innovation and infrastructure requirements of the future. Policies and programs that concern international trade and investment opportunities. Engagement with Global Affairs Canada political staff and officials regarding international tax treaties.

Support the need for government-to-government engagement to underpin the need for a rules-based investment climate. Engage on policies and programs relating to development and deployment of sovereign AI in Canada. Potential funding opportunities relating to AI compute and digital infrastructure, including those arising under the Canadian Sovereign AI Compute Strategy. Engage federal officials regarding Celestica's Canadian manufacturing expertise for aerospace and defence, in the context of the Defence Industrial Strategy's mandate to grow national champions to advance Canada's sovereign capabilities. Trade agreement negotiation and policies/regulations/tariffs related to import/exports to support the manufacturing and design sector.