Teresa D'Andrea

Discussions regarding universities' role in science diplomacy and export development opportunities Discussions regarding Canada's defence industrial strategy and related programs Advocacy to maintain and enhance funding of Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council, Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada, Canadian Institutes of Health Research, and Canada Foundation for Innovation. Advocacy to secure federal support to develop and upgrade university infrastructure, including but not limited to research and learning facilities, digital infrastructure, and transit infrastructure Discussion regarding support for Indigenous post-secondary students, faculty and staff Discussion regarding research and development, infrastructure initiatives and investments in the area of agri-tech Discussion regarding research and development, infrastructure initiatives and investments in clean and conventional energy, and critical minerals Advocacy to improve immigration policies and programs for students, faculty and staff Discussion regarding research and development, infrastructure initiatives and investments in the areas of artificial intelligence (AI), quantum, and dual-use technologies Discussion regarding increasing training pipelines and work integrated learning opportunities for students in the federal government

Explore funding and/or grant opportunities within the Federal Government as they align with Memorial University strategic initiatives and Federal Government strategic initiatives, especially those related to Science and Technology, Innovation, Arctic and Northern Development, and Ocean and Marine development.

CGI seeks to support the Government of Canada's digital government priorities and initiatives, providing solutions that help strengthen operations and innovate service delivery.

Horizant seeks a government contract to support the Government of Canada's requirement for an enterprise-wide view of its real property information across the country. The company aims to demonstrate how more than 50% of the real property information it manages is housed within its platforms and systems. By highlighting these capabilities, Horizant seeks to position itself as a key partner in helping the Government modernize its approach to managing real property information.

Advocate for the adoption of FinanceOps’ AI-driven collections platform by the federal government for the purpose of increasing recovery of outstanding debts, fines, and overpayment.

Information sharing related to Canada’s defence policy and the opportunities for leveraging existing resourcing at UM. Advocacy for dual-use proposals. Information sharing related to opportunities for collaboration concerning development of Canada’s north, including the greater Churchill area. Advocacy for utilization of UM resources such as the Churchill Marine Observatory for Canada’s plans in Hudson’s Bay and the high arctic. Information sharing regarding UM’s research strengths and capacity to assist the Government of Canada. Information sharing on research and innovation opportunities/capacity including facilities and research focus areas. Information sharing and collaboration related to northern and arctic food security. Information sharing on UM’s research strengths in designing resilient all-weather roads and rail-line relocations that improve northern connectivity while minimizing impacts on local wildlife and traditional ways of life. Information sharing and advocacy for support regarding UM’s work with Indigenous communities to increase access and opportunities for Indigenous learners in Manitoba. Advocacy of proposals related to the Build Strong Communities Fund. Advocacy for federal, long-term solution to address challenges experienced by dental college and clinic since the onset of the Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDPC). Advocacy for changes to immigration policy limiting the number of international students Canada accepts, and advocacy to address the consequences of Canada’s diminished international reputation. Advocacy and information sharing on opportunities for fostering a collaborative and impactful innovation ecosystem that supports researchers, the institutions they represent, and commercialization of ideas and property. Support, advocacy and information sharing related to the mandate of the National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation’s ongoing activities. Accessing Government records and archives related to residential schools. Advocacy for support for annual events and programming.

Seek funding and support for the institution’s teaching, and research and development enterprise in life sciences, basic and applied sciences, social sciences, humanities and fine arts and mental health. Support for the implementation and operation of the Canada Water Agency Support for institutional compliance with federal research security requirements. Seek program development and support for Indigenous-led research Seeking program development for career opportunities for Indigenous post-secondary graduates Seeking greater efficiencies and continued funding of the Canada Student Loan Program Seek funding for international opportunities in student experience through academic exchanges, study abroad and international student visits to Canada Secure funding for Major Science Infrastructure Policy development and research funding for knowledge transfer and the commercialization of research Increase federal funding to the Canada Graduate Scholarship Program and other national initiatives in support of graduate students Funding for research and campus infrastructure Funding for internships, fellowships and student work-integrated learning Facilitation of improved policies that impact international students and other highly qualified personnel Discuss post-secondary institutions' role in securing Canada's water future through education and research. Discuss post-secondary institutions' role in securing Canada's energy future through research and teaching. Development of a national program for the provision of long-term operating funding for major science initiatives like the Canadian Light Source (CLS) and the Vaccine and Infectious Disease Organization (VIDO) Continue and increase funding to the Tri-Agency (CIHR, NSERC, SSHRC) in order to maintain an internationally competitive research and development infrastructure. Continue and increase funding to the Indirect Costs of Research Program in order to maintain an internationally competitive research and development infrastructure Continue and increase funding to the Canada Foundation for Innovation in order to maintain an internationally competitive research and development infrastructure. Budget bills in support of the federal role in post-secondary education, research and the science and technology framework

Discussions related to international partnerships and Government of Canada global trade objectives. Discussions related to International Business Development utilizing Canada's Trade Commissioner Service and supporting Government agencies. Discussions related to Canadian investment and research & development partnership opportunities. Discussions related to Government of Canada Digital Transformation initiatives and data modernization strategy. Discussions related to the development of Secure Canada Data, AI and Cyber capabilities in support of Government of Canada National Economic and Security objectives Consultation and discussion related to Canada's Compute AI Strategy Ongoing dialogue in support of Canada's global efforts on AI leadership, including working with multilateral organizations such as the G7 in developing AI policies and AI adoption strategies for public sector and enterprise.

Public service modernization and digital transformation, as it relates to federal department adoption of workflow automation and enterprise software platforms to improve government service delivery, operational efficiency, and citizen-facing services. Procurement modernization, as it relates to the standards, terms, conditions and policies that underpin the Government of Canada's procurement of enterprise software, cloud-based services, and workflow automation platforms.

Meet with various members of parliament and the senior officials of the federal bureaucracy to discuss various policy and legislative issues impacting the University of Regina. Start-up funding for proposed Institut français Baccalaureate programs in Minority Situations. Seek partnership and consultation with Sustainable Development Technology Canada (Environment and Natural Resources Canada) regarding transferring products of university technologies into the marketplace. Seek increased funding for the Indirect Costs of a Research Program in order to maintain an internationally competitive research and development infrastructure. Seek funding assistance for University of Regina's energy and environment institutes from the National Research Council, the Canadian Foundation for Innovation, PrairiesCan, the Office of Energy Research & Development (Natural Resources Canada). Policy development regarding knowledge transfer and the commercialization of research. Policy development and research funding for innovative and sustainable energy resources. Policies and programs to advance research and development for the commercialization and globalization of university initiatives. Indian Studies Support Program Applications through the University of Regina for the First Nations University of Canada. Funding for university-community projects, in conjunction with the Assemblée communautaire fransaskoise and/or other francophone community organizations. Funding for proposed Institut français research chairs on alternatives for community development. Funding for policies and programs to advance research and development for the commercialization and globalization of university initiatives. Funding for conferences, seminars and other academic initiatives. Funding for carbon capture and storage initiatives. Federal Research Granting Councils (NSERC, SSHRC, CIHR): 1) Communication with various public office holders to inquire on the status of grants and to propose a wide array of academic research projects; and 2) Communications to various public office holders to advocate for continued and increased granting council funding. Discussions regarding possible research and development initiatives for, and investments in, partnerships with the University of Regina Discussions regarding possible research and development initiatives and investments that foster Western Canadian research networks. Creation of new immigration regulations with respect to helping universities attract foreign students and facilitating their arrival in Canada. Contributions to the operating budget of the Institut français. Canadian Conference of the Arts with respect to maintaining arts and culture programs and research initiatives in Canada. Canada Research Chairs Program with respect to the creation and funding of new chairs.