Stephane Dion

Participation in the Transport Canada Civil Aviation (TCCA)’s CAR 561 Production Flight Testing and regulatory review project. 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. Communications regarding the eligibility criteria for the Canadian Emergency Wage Subsidy. Communications regarding eligibility for exemptions to the Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) travel restrictions. Collaboration with National Research Council (NRC) with respect to various research and development initiatives. Canada’s support of the development of the aerospace industry.

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. 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.

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. 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. Contract with Fisheries and Ocean 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 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

Les représentations ont comme objectif de faire valoir les intérêts du client en marge de l'Accord entre l'Union européenne et le Canada concernant la participation au titre de l'Instrument SAFE (Agir pour la sécurité de l'Europe par le renforcement de l'industrie européenne de la défense). Suivis pour garantir le respect des dispositions et des règlements inscrits à l'Accord Économique et Commercial Global entre le Canada et l’Union européenne (AECG), notamment ceux de l'accès aux marchés publics des pays membres. Représentations ayant comme objectifs: a) la promotion des biens et des services du Client sur les marchés extérieurs par le biais des ministères et organismes pertinents du gouvernement du Canada, b) l'ouverture des marchés extérieurs (privés et publics) par le biais des ministères et organismes pertinents du gouvernement du Canada Programme d'acquisition d'hélicoptères par la Gendarmerie Royale du Canada Mise en place de politiques favorisant la maximisation des retombées financières et industrielles au Canada pour d'éventuels programmes d'acquisition de biens et de services reliés à la défense et à la sécurité nationale/territoriale. Le but des représentations est d’offrir au gouvernement du Canada une solution canadienne pour l'approvisionnement d’hélicoptères fabriqués au Canada pour venir en aide aux forces militaires de l’Ukraine et ainsi qu’en appui aux opérations humanitaires et de sauvetage auprès des populations civiles en Ukraine. Eventual provision of aircraft under the nTACS project (next Tactical Aviation Capability Set) to the Department of National Defence

Discussing the development and implementation of measures to eliminate forced labour in supply chains. Discussing aerospace industry skilled labour requirements, including government immigration and employment support programs. Strategic Response Fund (SRF) – this program administered by ISED Canada co-invests with Canadian aerospace companies in funding their Research & Development (R&D) projects. AIAC advocates to ensure that the program’s mandate, funding level, and investment terms and conditions align to the R&D financing needs of Canadian aerospace companies and that they are equivalent to what other countries provide their aerospace companies. Strategic Response Fund (SRF) - proposal to support the development of an ecosystem in Canada by providing an environment for the pursuit of collaborative projects. Industrial and Technological Benefits (ITB) Policy – AIAC advocates to the government for a policy framework and eligibility rules that ensure high quality industrial benefits are placed into Canada by the primes. Discussing regional development in the province of British Columbia. Discussing the aerospace industry perspective on international trade negotiations and agreements to ensure their effectiveness. Discussing Canadian export controls and trade measures, including the Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement, to provide the industry’s perspective and ensure their effectiveness. Discussing how Transport Canada can improve its resources and governance structure for civil aviation, including improvements to certification processes and alignment with bilateral partners. Communications regarding the implementation of the Defence Industrial Strategy, including related policies, programs, regulations and legislation which support production capacity of the aerospace industry in Canada, increase supports for export opportunities and development of international markets. Ensuring the Defence Industrial Strategy implementation, including related policies, programs, regulations and legislation supports the growth of the aerospace industry in Canada. Advocate on current or future environmental, legislation, policy or regulations of potential impact. The Aeronautics Act and Canadian Aviation Regulations (CARs) - AIAC advocates for internationally harmonized implementation of regulations to get the highest practical level of safety and to keep Canadian industry economically competitive. Taxation Policy – AIAC advocates for a taxation policy regime that strengthens Canada as a place for new aerospace investment and for growing existing aerospace businesses. e.g. lowering of corporate taxation rates, allowing for greater and accelerated write-up of the purchase of new capital and equipment. Scientific Research & Experimental Development (SRED) Tax Credit – this program administered by Revenue Canada provides a tax credit to companies in proportion to their investments in Research & Development. AIAC advocates for eligibility rules and terms and conditions that meet the needs of Canadian aerospace companies regardless of their public or private ownership. Safety Management System (SMS) - The development of an internationally-recognized SMS Standard consistent with Annex 19. Obtain support from relevant government departments in dealing with the European Union Emissions Trading Scheme to ensure fairness to Canadian companies. Export Financing – Export Development Canada provides financing assistance to foreign buyers of Canadian products and systems. AIAC advocates for adequate financing support of aerospace exports and that the program's terms and conditions are aligned to market circumstances as well as keeping Canada's industry competitive internationally. Enhancement and growth of the Canadian Aviation Maintenance Council to cover all aviation human resource issues with particular focus on aerospace manufacturing, human resource issues; to include possible funding and activities Employment Insurance Policy – administered by Emp

Seeking potential opportunities related to the recent investment announcements by the Government of Canada in National Defence. Seeking contracts to provide Fixed Wing Search and Rescue and Military Aircraft, Satellite Communications, and Satellite Systems. 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. Seeking contracts to provide Fixed Wing Search and Rescue and Military Aircraft, Satellite Communications, and Satellite Systems. 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. 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.

Représentations pour la conception, le développement et la fabrication d'un nouvel appareil ou composantes au Canada. Représentations afin de favoriser l’achat et/ou la location d’aéronefs de Bell par le gouvernement du Canada, ses ministères et organismes. Les représentations ont comme objectif l'obtention du contrat lié au projet de Prolongation limitée de la durée de vie du Griffon du ministère de la Défence nationale. Les représentations ont comme objectif de permettre à BTCL d’obtenir du support financier (sous forme de crédits d'impôts ou autres formes de financement) pour des projets de recherche et de développement dans le cadre du programme Fonds stratégique pour l’innovation du ministère de l’Innovation, de la Science et du Développement économique (ISDE) ou d'autres programmes du gouvernement du Canada. Les représentations ont comme objectif de faciliter la mise en place du prochain programme de service à la flotte d'appareils CH-146 Griffon de la Défence nationale qui remplacera le programme Optimized Weapon System Support (OWSS) déjà confié à Bell Textron Canada limitée. Les représentations ont comme objectif d'obtenir le soutien financier ou autre auprès de divers ministères et organismes du gouvernement du Canada pour la formation de main-d'œuvre spécialisée en transport sanitaire aérien (EMS). Les représentations définiront les paramètres régissant l'obtention de financement que prévoit obtenir Bell Textron Canada du gouvernement du Canada pour le développement et la commercialisation de technologies et de produits à décollage vertical à propulsion hybride et/ou électrique (ex. hélicoptères) dans le cadre du projet connu sous le nom de «Viridis». Ce financement pourra servir à l'achat d'équipement et de composantes, à l'embauche et à la formation de personnel et à la commercialisation des technologies et de produits qui en seront issus. Le ministère de la Défense nationale a entrepris sa réflexion autour d’un programme complet et intégré pour la formation de ses équipages aériens (FAcT - Future air Crew Training). Les représentations ont comme objectif de positionner BTCL comme fournisseur potentiel de produits et de services reliés à ce programme de la Défense nationale. Le but des représentations est d’offrir au gouvernement du Canada une solution canadienne pour l'approvisionnement d’hélicoptères fabriqués au Canada et dédiés au transport sanitaire aérien d’urgence (c.à.d. des hélicoptères-ambulances) pour venir en aide aux forces militaires de l’Ukraine et ainsi qu’en appui aux opérations humanitaires et de sauvetage auprès des populations civiles en Ukraine. En marge de l'avant-projet de loi sur la taxe de certains biens de luxe, le but des représentations est de faire valoir les impacts qu'engendrerait la mise en oeuvre d'une telle taxe sur les ventes d'appareils, sur les emplois et l'accroissement du fardeau administratif du fabricant canadien d'hélicoptères. Discussions et représentations afin que le gouvernement du Canada maintienne, bonifie et/ou mettre en place des programmes et des politiques d'appui à l'industrie canadienne de l'aérospatiale.

Monitoring provided to ensure compliance with the provisions and regulations of the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) between Canada and the European Union, particularly those concerning access to public procurement markets in member countries. The representations are intended to promote Bell's interests in relation to the Agreement between the European Union and Canada concerning participation under the SAFE Instrument (Security Action for Europe) through the Reinforcement of the European Defence Industry. Représentations auprès du gouvernement du Canada ayant comme objectif l'obtention de financement pour le développement et la commercialisation de nouveaux hélicoptères Bell ou pour la réalisation de programmes de recherche et développement. Fourniture éventuelle d'appareils dans le cadre du projet nTACS (next Tactical Aviation Capability Set) au ministère de la défense nationale. Représentations dans le but d'encourager l'achat et/ou la location d'hélicoptères Bell et leurs services et support associés par le gouvernement du Canada. Représentations afin d'offrir au gouvernement du Canada une solution canadienne pour l'approvisionnement d'hélicoptères fabriqués au Canada afin de venir en aide aux forces militaires ainsi qu'aux services publics à travers le monde en appui aux opérations humanitaires et de sauvetage auprès des populations civiles. Discussions et représentations afin que le gouvernement du Canada maintienne, bonifie et/ou mettre en place des programmes et des politiques d'appui à l'industrie canadienne de l'aérospatiale.

INTERNATIONAL TRADE: Legislative proposals, regulations, policies or programs related to Canada's international trading and investment relationship with foreign markets. WORLD TRADE ORGANIZATION: Input to federal deliberations regarding international negotiations to implement the Doha Round of trade liberalization U.N. CONVENTION ON CLIMATE CHANGE: Input to federal deliberations on ongoing international negotiations respecting the Convention, as well as decisions about implementation of Convention provisions in Canada TRANS-PACIFIC PARTNERSHIP: Input to federal consultations re Canada's entry into the Trans-Pacific Partnership; and consideration of Canadian interests with respect to increasing economic ties with several nations of the Asia-Pacific, including trade in goods and services, foreign investment protections, intellectual property, immigration, labour mobility, etc. TELECOMMUNICATIONS POLICY: Federal policy and rules related to provision of telecommunications services in Canada, including competition among service providers, access to wireless spectrum, ownership and foreign investment, and access by new entrants SECURITY AND PROSPERITY IN NORTH AMERICA, with respect to rules governing the flow of goods, services and people across the border; cooperation among agencies in the three countries to streamline and harmonize rules and regulations governing the conduct of business; policies to enhance energy trade and energy security SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY POLICY: Input regarding policies that can support research and development of new science and technology and the broader adaptation of advanced technologies across the Canadian economy PUBLIC SERVICE: Rules and regulations governing the conduct of public servants in their relations with corporations and business associations, processes for consulting with business on the impact of new laws and regulations governing the conduct of business in Canada POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION: Rules governing federal-provincial financing arrangements for post-secondary education; and development of acceptable national standards for graduate degrees in various disciplines PARLIAMENTARY REFORM: Input regarding changes to rules governing Parliament; Senate reform NORTH AMERICAN LEADERS' SUMMIT: Input to the federal government regarding policy priorities for the annual summit of the leaders of Canada, the United States and Mexico NORTH AMERICAN FREE TRADE AGREEMENT: Amendments, sub-agreements and regulations governing trade relations between Canada, the United States and Mexico; with respect to the enhanced trade in goods and services, regulation of investment between countries, admittance of qualified immigrants and recognition of professional credentials for employment purposes NORTH AMERICAN DEFENCE: Input regarding the North American Aerospace Defence Command (NORAD) and other means to enhance collaboration among governments regading defence of the North American continent NORTH AMERICAN COMMISSION ON ENVIRONMENTAL COOPERATION: Input to federal deliberations regarding possible enhancement and coordination of environmental standards among Canada, the United States and Mexico NATIONAL SECURITY POLICY: Input regarding policies that Canada's national security policies and regulations impacting the private sector. NATIONAL SECURITIES REGULATOR: Supporting efforts by the federal government to work with the provinces and establish a single national regulatory authority for the regulation of corporations which issues shares to the public LOBBYING ACT: Regulations governing the conduct of lobbyists and their relations with the federal government with respect to the rules regarding communications and meetings between senior public office holders and corporations and organizational lobbyists INVESTMENT CANADA ACT: Regulations and policies with respect to the foreign ownership of Canadian companies; takeovers of Canadian companies by foreign corporations or state entities, thresholds that trigger review

Policies and programs with respect to AI applications in manufacturing. Policies and programs related to defence procurement Programs and funding opportunities related to supporting Canada's industrial presence at Hannover Messe, the world's largest advanced manufacturing trade show, as well as at other international events. Policy initiatives, programs, and funding opportunities related to the development of international innovation partnerships, commercialization, and investment opportunities in the field of advanced manufacturing Policy initiatives and funding opportunities in support of skills development and reskilling in advanced manufacturing Policies and programs related to the adoption and scale-up of health care and environmental technologies Policies, programs, and funding opportunities related to advanced manufacturing. Opportunities to leverage funding to support strategic Technology Leadership projects in the field of advanced manufacturing, Canada's Electric Vehicle Value Chain, Decarbonization, Circular Manufacturing, Lunar In-Situ Resource Utilization, Advanced Computing, Artificial Intelligence, and Quantum Technologies. Housing policies and funding opportunities with respect to support for accelerated homebuilding Global Innovation Cluster Initiative with respect to recapitalizing the program Environmental policies with respect to greenhouse gas emission reporting.

Engage the government of Canada in conversations regarding the development and implementation of the Clean Hydrogen Tax Credit Communicating with government regarding the adoption of hydrogen and hydrogen fuel technologies, carbon pricing, and policies encouraging reduction in CO2 emissions.