Sam Saint-Vincent
Senior Policy Advisor, Finance Canada (FIN)·0 communications in the past year
Lobbied by
Lockheed Martin
2Communications with the Government of Canada to support the design and implementation of their defence industrial strategy Communications with the Government of Canada to support the design and implementation of the defence procurement reform initiative Transport Canadas regulatory process for civil aircraft certification for potential LM aircraft use in Canada Potential funding partnerships with the Government of Canada for skills development, training or capital investments Policy issues related to the National Shipbuilding Strategy as it applies to the combat vessels including the Canadian Surface Combatant Industrial Technological Benefits policy including the application of the policy to future defence procurements Canadian Space Agency programs for space surveillance and space exploration Canadas contribution to the North American Aerospace Defence Command (NORAD) including potential future investments as part of NORAD Modernization Benefits of an integrated defence industrial base with the United States and related trade policy issues
Alibaba Group Holding
1The company wishes to engage the government in connection with its initiatives that support economic development, including small business, brands, fisheries and agricultural product promotion from across Canada.
Longview Communications and Public Affairs
Association québécoise des pharmaciens propriétaires (AQPP)
1Meeting with elected and non-elected officials regarding Pharmacare and Health related issues.
NATIONAL Public Relations
Blue Force Energy Solutions
1Discussion with government to enact new legislation or policies or trade measures as it relates to the importation of electric vehicle parts and/or inputs for batteries.
Communitech
1Temporary 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
GENERAL MOTORS OF CANADA COMPANY
1International Trade Agreements in respect of fairness and access to markets for automotive industry, including development of reciprocal tariffs. The legislative review of the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act and potential development of regulations and/or guidelines in that respect. Seeking procurement opportunities pertaining to land-based systems including light utility vehicles, logistic vehicles and ancillaries including supporting infrastructure, and other requirements of the Canadian Armed Forces Recommendations on the development and implementation of the Clean Fuel Standard related to credit generation and associated regulatory requirements. Provide input to government on COVID border measures to facilitate business essential travel Obtain contributions from Strategic Innovation Fund for investment in Canadian facilities/initiatives. Obtain contributions from Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council for research partnerships. Obtain contributions from Automotive Partnership Council (APC) New regulations pertaining to the implementation of the Prohibition of the Purchase of residential real estate by Non-Canadians New regulations or policies related to Chemical Management Program and their impacts on manfacturing or vehicle importation New regulations and amendments to existing Vehicle Safety standards and regulations New regulations and amendments to existing Vehicle GHG Emission standards and regulations New regulations and amendments to existing Vehicle energy efficiency standards and regulations New regulations and amendments to existing Vehicle Criteria Emission standards and regulations New regulations and amendments to existing regulations pertaining to consumer protection and electronic commerce New legislation and/or revisions to existing legislation in the area of Vehicle Emissions, Vehicle Safety and Vehicle Efficiency discussions regarding the development of future vehicle purchase programs to support military operations. Discussions regarding consultation and outreach related to investment and development. Design and implementation of policies related to plastics as they pertain to vehicle manufacturing and vehicle importation Design and implementation of policies/programs associated with the federal carbon backstop and the output based pricing system as it impacts our manufacturing facilities Consumer privacy policy development, trademark and copyright law, as related to emerging auto cyber security and autonomous vehicle development Canadian Environmental Protection Act (CEPA) in respect of impacts on automotive industry Budget recommendations in respect to existing and proposed automotive R & D, Innovation Development and Innovation Commercialization support programs Budget recommendations in respect of removing ecoAUTO levies Budget recommendations in respect of automotive investment fund Budget recommendations in respect of alternative fuel and refueling infrastructure support tax policies and support programs Budget recommendations in respect of advanced vehicle technology consumer incentives
Limpact International
1Inquire about support for Canadian manufacturers and exporters as they sell goods internationally Securing longer-term remission and/or forms of relief from the impact of surtaxes on the importation of certain aluminum products from China in the context of trade restrictions on steel and aluminum and the CUSMA review/renegotiations.
Wellington Advocacy