Sebastien Prevost

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.

Discussions about Canada’s defence procurement strategies as well as Canada's energy policies with respect to rules governing trade between Canada and the United States Considerations for R&D/funding with respect to Security and Defence systems including Intelligence Systems, Surveillance and Reconnaissance, Maritime Multi-Mission, Strategic Mobility, Escort Helicopter, Search and Rescue, Weapons programs, energy programs and IT/Information Solutions. Defence policy programs for the Department of National Defence, marketing of new product introduction, In-Service contracts for products concerning existing and future Boeing capabilities in Canada. Defence procurement, with respect to policy instruments and procurement strategy applied in the context of defence contracting. Industrial Technological Benefits policy including the application of the policy to future defence procurements. Applicability of investments by Boeing Canada to existing Canadian Government Programs

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.

To advise and support the the client with defence and civil rotary wing procurements in Canada such as the Next Tactical Aviation Capability Set (nTACS) To advise and support on the implementation of existing defence procurements, e.g. the Cormorant Mid-Life Upgrade (CMLU).

We request federal support to strengthen and stabilize the domestic production base for critical aviation technologies. To brief officials on the strategic national economic benefits associated with next-generation platform development, specifically detailing how the OEM platform development and the large-scale procurement initiatives. Support the adoption of technologies that deliver significant and sustained economic advantage for regional aviation operators in Canada. Engaging public office officials to clarify and explore federal procurement opportunities that facilitate accelerated integration and access to cutting-edge technological solutions. Discussing partnership models that maximize the retention of advanced intellectual property and technological leadership within Canada. Advancing procurement opportunities with the Government of Canada for aircraft related services. Seeking dialogue regarding policy frameworks that best support the transition of Canadian-led aerospace R&D from prototype to full-scale industrial application.

Engagement with federal institutions to discuss possible funding contracts, particularly in the aerospace and defence sectors. Seeking potential government defense contracts to provide support to help implement implement aerospace and defence priorities through structured, results?oriented initiatives. Engagement with federal institutions to discuss current and future funding mechanisms, particularly in the aerospace and defence sectors. Engagement with federal institutions to discuss policy directions and administrative frameworks, particularly in the aerospace and defence sectors.