Taimur Ali
Director of Operations, Treasury Board Of Canada Secretariat (TBS)·10 communications in the past year
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Boundaries North
4Strengthen the cricket communities relationship with Government agencies and departments. Articulate challenges faced by the sport of cricket in developing at a high level in Canada; requirements to compete at the ICC level and highlight infrastructure needs required for elite training and competition in Canada. Sports - Boundaries North is responsible to secure funding for Canada's National Cricket Team, to manage the calendar of events throughout the year, secure corporate sponsorships and build community relationships. Boundaries North will also advocate for proper world class stadium infrastructure and training facilities across Canada to host ICC scale cricket. Create awareness and appreciation for Canada's national cricket teams development, challenges and success across Parliament.
CUBE Building Systems
2Engaging the government on supports to help Canadian businesses respond to global trade pressures including programs that boost productivity, strengthen supply chain resilience and enhance competitiveness Discuss opportunities to accelerate the delivery of affordable housing for Canadians, including program design for Build Canada Homes Engaging the federal government on the benefits of leveraging Made-in-Canada prefabrication, innovation and offsite manufacturing as a solution for accelerating the delivery of housing and infrastructure
Building Edge Strategies
Polar Racking
2Seek to understand why Polar Racking Inc. goods were subject to an anti dumping fee and seek explanation as to why the new ministerial specification issued in June 2025 was applied to imports from 2023. Furthermore, need to understand the policies and directives that inform a subjective retroactive application. Secure the removal of a Special Import Measures Act subsidy fee applied to Polar Racking Inc. imports of ingredient products that are used to build solar mounting systems in Canada for the domestic and international market. Secure a level paying field on the application of any Special Import Measures Act (SIMA) subsidy fee on the solar mounting industry in Canada.
Cheema Strategies
McMaster University
1Science & Technology Strategy - promotion of enhanced measures to increase research in science and technology Indirect Costs Program - support for enhanced provisions Increased support for commercialization of university research results Federal Research Granting Councils and agencies funding of research, academic pursuits, and publication or dissemination Centres of Excellence - promotion of increased funding for establishment of Centres of Excellence in research Budget - promotion of increased funding of research and academic pursuites
Toronto Metropolitan University
1Discussion of upskilling cyber security capabilities within the workforce of law enforcement to combat domestic and transnational crime. A conversation regarding AI-focused data centre infrastructure in Canada, including dedicated sovereign capacity, to retain economic value, strengthen domestic innovation capacity, and reinforce Canadas position as a global AI leader. Introduction to the Rogers' Cybersecure Catalyst's mandate and scope of work across cybersecurity training, entrepreneurship, research, policy development, and public education for individuals, entrepreneurs, and organizations of all sizes. Discussion to support robust government regulation to curb harmful content, with calls for measures addressing online harms such as removing child sexual abuse material, labelling AI-generated content, and increasing parental controls. Discussion regarding the development of an AI Intelligence Unit to supplement the work of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Technology Measurement Program (TechStat) Briefed about community based seniors services sector. Discussed Aging with Dignity bilateral agreements. Suggested amendments on Bill C-16 about coercive control to include non-intimate partner relationships (relatives and caregivers) to ensure equal protection for older adults. Email with an endorsed letter supporting TMU's National Institute on Aging's proposal for amending the Canadian Pension Plan to implement a Pension Delay Guarantee policy Conversation about TMU's Creative School and the implications of Artificial Intelligence and workforce development, SME adoption, applied research, and sector-wide innovation in the creative sector Conversation about TMU's National Institute on Aging's proposal for amending the Canadian Pension Plan to implement a Pension Delay Guarantee policy Discussion about the innovation economy, emerging technology, and business adoption with government leaders as part of the Innovative Economy table with the Canadian Chamber of Commerce Discussion of National Cyber Strategy and its integration with specific needs for small and medium businesses related to workforce development Discussion of cyber capacity building in Indo-Pacific Region and Latin America Conversation about innovation in housing as a follow-up to funding that was received from Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario for the Centre for Housing Innovation Conversation regarding the development and adaption dual-use technology Conversation about IP Clinic Program, specifically regarding client and student experiences within the program and about Canadas IP landscape. Conversation with FedDev ON to discuss a funding proposal for building national defence capacity and a discussion about programming to include supporting ON based SMBs to position themselves to sell into Canadian defence supply chains Discussion to introduce the Diversity Institute and it's work to the policy team at WAGE Conversation about the Industrial Research Program with the new advisor to help with advice, connections, and to help with Canadian small and medium-sized businesses increase their innovation capacity. Discussion about a potential project at TMU's School of Engineering Discussing artificial intelligence, adoption, and impacts on workforce skills/labour market. Conversation about veteran transition and mental health initiatives that the university offers Conversation about financial literacy and tax education research Conversation about arctic and northern community research Conversation about workforce development to drive innovation and collaboration in the labour market by developing digital solutions and fostering partnerships that enhance connectivity and inclusivity and creating Northern Ontario partnerships Conversation about the modernization of student financial aid and digital inclusion Discussion about school of medicine and health force expansion Conversation around capital funding and student housing Conversation about primar