Surdas Mohit

Proposed transparency reporting guidelines with respect to law enforcement requests for data. Procurement modernization, as it relates to the standards, terms, conditions and policies that underpin the Government of Canada's procurement of enterprise ICT products and services, including cloud-based services. Privacy policy as it relates to the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act, including the regulations thereunder. Policies or programs related to the regulation of digital platforms. Policies or programs related to the protection of Canadian democratic institutions and electoral systems. Policies or programs related to the increased cross-border transportation links connecting the Cascadia Innovation Corridor. Policies or programs related to technology and environmental sustainability. Policies or programs related to internet connectivity and broadband access. Policies or programs related to innovation, the digital economy and the adoption of information and communication technologies. Policies or programs as they relate to the development and applications of artificial intelligence and the ethical use of artificial intelligence, including facial recognition technology. Policies or programs as they relate to internet safety and online harms. Policies concerning the regulation of personal and sensitive information, including lawful access policies and cybersecurity. Policies concerning the promotion and development of computer science education and digital skills. Internet safety and security policy affecting information technology companies. Internet policy specifically the implementation of policy affecting the governance of the internet. Internet policy specifically as it relates to cybersecurity and national security. International trade as it relates to intellectual property and digital trade. Intellectual property and competition policy affecting information technology companies. Information and communications technology adoption, including cloud and AI technologies, by business and public sector entities. Immigration policy and programs as they relate to attracting and retaining high skilled global talent to Canada. Cybersecurity policy as it relates to the creation of international norms. Communicating with the Government of Canada about Bill C-27 (Digital Charter Implementation Act, 2022), more specifically the creation of the Consumer Privacy Protection Act, the Personal Information and Data Protection Tribunal Act, and the Artificial Intelligence and Data Act. Communicating with the Government of Canada about Bill C-26 (An Act respecting cyber security, amending the Telecommunications Act and making consequential amendments to other Acts). Communicating with the Government of Canada about Bill C-18 (An Act Respecting Online Communications Platforms), more specifically about the regulation of online content. Accessibility policy as it relates to the enactment of the Accessible Canada Act, including the establishment of the Canadian Accessibility Standards Development Organization and the creation of IT standards.

Discussions regarding digital policy and legislation, including as it relates to artificial intelligence (AI) and data protection, privacy and reduction of online harms. AI adoption including updating procurement policies. Discuss issues related to international competitiveness of the domestic AI industry. Provide subject matter (AI) expertise to the Canadian AI Safety Institute team where it might be helpful across a number of areas including opportunities for research and safety practices. Discussions with officials regarding the Canada-US bilateral relationship.

To work with relevant elected officiations and department in regards to the passed C-26, An Act respecting cyber security, amending the Telecommunications Act and making consequential amendments to other Acts, C-34, An Act to enact the Digital Safety Act and the Digital Safety Commission of Canada Act and to make consequential amendments to other Acts, and C-36, An Act to enact the Protecting Privacy and Consumer Data Act, to amend the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act and potential regulatory impacts if the Bills are passed To work with relevant elected officials and departments in regard to C-34, An Act to enact the Digital Safety Act and the Digital Safety Commission of Canada Act and to make consequential amendments to other Acts and potential regulations that might occur, if passed. To work with relevant elected officials and departments in regard to Bill C-267, An Act to establish a national framework to promote the durability of electronic products and essential home appliances regarding right to repair, C-34, An Act to enact the Digital Safety Act and the Digital Safety Commission of Canada Act and to make consequential amendments to other Acts, and C-36, An Act to enact the Protecting Privacy and Consumer Data Act, to amend the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act and to make amendments to other Acts regarding potential harmonization to international standards to facilitate international trade. To work with relevant elected officials and departments in regard to C-26, An Act respecting cyber security, amending the Telecommunications Act and making consequential amendments to other Acts and the regulatory impacts of the now passed legislation. To work with relevant elected officiations and department in regards to the passed C-26, An Act respecting cyber security, amending the Telecommunications Act and making consequential amendments to other Acts, C-34, An Act to enact the Digital Safety Act and the Digital Safety Commission of Canada Act and to make consequential amendments to other Acts, and C-36, An Act to enact the Protecting Privacy and Consumer Data Act, to amend the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act and potential regulatory impacts if the Bills are passed To work along relevant department and elected officials regarding consultations around the Federal Plastics Registration. To meet with elected officials, staff and relevant departments regarding Bill C-267, An Act to establish a national framework to promote the durability of electronic products and essential home appliances regarding right to repair. Discussions regarding PSPC procurement processes. To work with Communication Security Establishment and the Cyber Centre regarding cyber security.

Seeking opportunities to work with the Government to improve efficiencies, cost savings and increased productivity in relation to the Deficit Reduction Action Plan. Legislative and regulatory developments with respect to online data gathering Legislative and regulatory developments Copyright and trademark law as it relates to intellectual property Developments in relation to the developing of a Government cloud policy An Act to amend the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act and to make a consequential amendment to another act, with respect to the potential impacts on Privacy/Cross Border Data Flows An Act to Amend the Canadian Security Intelligence Service (CSIS) Act, with respect to requirements for multinational and foreign based enterprises

Inform the government's approach to Artificial Intelligence with the goal of ensuring that creators and their works are protected in the digital environment. Copyright policy with respect to private copying levies and their applicability to digital media. Canadian Radio-Television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) regulations in the context of evolving television, radio and online/digital broadcasting frameworks. Amendments to the Copyright Act - To bring the Copyright Act in line with advances in technology and current international standards and provide fair and predictable rules for copyright in the digital environment. Amendments to the Broadcasting Act - to ensure that the Broadcasting Act protects and supports Canadian music creators and their works in the digital environment.

Inform the government's approach to Artificial Intelligence with the goal of ensuring that creators and their works are protected in the digital environment. Regulations pursuant to the Artificial Intelligence and Data Act (Bill C-27) to ensure that creators and their works are protected in the digital environment. Copyright policy with respect to private copying levies and their applicability to digital media. Canadian Radio-Television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) regulations in the context of evolving television, radio and online/digital broadcasting frameworks. Amendments to the Copyright Act - To bring the Copyright Act in line with advances in technology and current international standards and provide fair and predictable rules for copyright in the digital environment. Amendments to the Broadcasting Act - to ensure that the Broadcasting Act protects and supports Canadian music creators and their works in the digital environment. Amendments to the Artificial Intelligence and Data Act (in Bill C-27) to ensure that creators and their works are protected in the digital environment.

Communicating with the Government of Canada about Bill C-8 (An Act respecting cyber security, amending the Telecommunications Act and making consequential amendments to other Acts). Communicating with the Government of Canada about Bill C-22 (An Act respecting lawful access) Communicating with the Government of Canada about Bill formerly known as C-27 (Digital Charter Implementation Act, 2022), more specifically the creation of the Artificial Intelligence and Data Act. Communicating with the Government of Canada about Bill C-2 (An Act respecting certain measures relating to the security of the border between Canada and the United States and respecting other related security measures). Work with government to promote and support Canada’s digital economy, including ensuring the availability of a high-skilled tech workforce. Seeking to influence policy direction related to cloud based services. Seeking government contract with multiple government departments and institutions with regards to Amazon Cloud based solutions and related support services.

Lobbying relativement au droit d’auteur canadien afin de : - limiter l’exception relative à l’utilisation équitable dans un contexte d’éducation dans la loi canadienne sur le droit d'auteur, - s'assurer que l'intelligence artificielle (IA) se développe et se déploie de manière responsable et en garantissant le respect de la législation sur le droit d'auteur, - et veiller à ce que les programmes d'aide à l'accessibilité respectent les législations canadienne et internationale sur le droit d’auteur. Hausse du financement du Fonds du livre du Canada pour bonifier les programmes réguliers d’appui aux éditeurs et aux organismes et hausse du financement du Conseil des arts du Canada pour mieux soutenir l’édition littéraire canadienne.

Vaccine Funding - National Immunization Strategy - maintain federal leadership in providing provinces with funding for new vaccines VACCINE CONTRACTING AND SUPPLY to support the implementation of the federal biomanufacturing strategy, regulation of vaccines for Canadians, address immunization gaps, provide updated and timely information about vaccine development pipeline, support procurement of vaccines SUBMISSION REVIEW PROCESS FOR BIOLOGICS, COST RECOVERY REVIEW to ensure Canada remains competitive overall and any new costs do not put bioloigics are a comparative disadvantage RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT (R&D) to ensure Canadian capacity in key sectors including biomanufacturing, life sciences, and biotechnology. REGULATORY APPROVAL PROCESS FOR PLANTS WITH NOVEL TRAITS as NOVEL FOODS or INDUSTRIAL BIO_PRODUCTS in respect of an efficient science-based approach and allows for greater cooperation among and between government departments PATENTED MEDECINES PRICES REVIEW BOARD (PMPRB) PRICE REVIEW to ensure new guidelines and directives do not create disincentives for the introduction of new treatments in Canada ORPHAN PRODUCTS to establish formal regulations, policies or programs to encourage the research, development and introduction of new technologies to treat "orphan" or neglected diseases NOVEL FOODS in respect of maintaining a science-based regulatory system for novel foods derived from plant and animal biotechnology INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY/PATENT POLICY AND REGULATIONS in respect of creating Canada as one of the world's most competitive jurisdictions in protecting IP (e.g., match level of European Union via CETA negotiations) IMPROVEMENTS TO THE Scientifc Research & Experimental Development TAX CREDITS FOOD LABELLING in respect of mitigating the unnecessary introduction of new labelling requirements for products already approved under current regulated process and in respect of maintaining harmonization of requirements with trading nations FOOD AND DRUGS ACT AND REGULATIONS in respect of streamlining regulatory burden and ensuring appropriate climate for the introduction of new technologies Establish accountability with the federally established Canadian Drug Agency (formerly Canadian Agency for Drugs and Technologies and Health) (CADTH) and its Common Drug Review process (Health Canada) Creation of a modern policy environment that recognizes international standards and reviews, and establishes clarity on data ownership for intellectual property Clarify the administration of SR&ED program to ensure clinical trials and international research conducted in Canada qualifies as eligible expenses CANADIAN ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION ACT AND REGULATIONS in respect of modern, science-based regulations to reflect rapidly changing new technologies BIOSAFETY PROTOCOL in respect of Canada's participation in global discussions to ensure an enabling environment for safe new technologies ADVENTITIOUS PRESCENCE POLICY in respect of new agricultural biotechnology products ACCESS & BENEFIT SHARING: TRIPS AGREEMENT in respect of protecting intellectual property and preventing increased uncertainty

Monitor development of artificial intelligence legislation, the Artificial Intelligence and Data Act under Bill C-27 Discuss Workday’s knowledge and experience in operating under AI legislation in other states and provide insight towards Canadian legislation. Discuss objectives of AI regulations in Canada