Vera Alexander

Discussions with government relating to expanding trade and Kepler's services to other markets, and operationalizing various federal and provincial government agreements with allied countries. Advocacy and engagement with government on policies and programs for Budget 2026 that relate to space, dual-use technology, defence, and communications. Advocacy and engagement with government on enabling greater economic growth, in-orbit demonstration access, and closer relations and collaboration with Canadian allies for the Canadian space ecosystem and relevant companies and organizations. Discussions relating to procurement vehicles, the Defence Investment Agency, strategic partnerships, procurement policies, such as the Buy Canadian Policy, and necessary security clearances. Advocacy and discussions on key defence focused policies, programs and initiatives related to dual-use space-based communications, space domain awareness capabilities, increased space and defence collaboration with allies, and the defence of Canada and the Arctic.

Discussions related to corporate taxation, SR&ED and ITCs Discussions related to funding for technology development and research and development (R&D) involving space, maritime, aerospace and defence initiatives Discussions relating to intellectual property protection Discussions related to achievement of Indigenous Participation Plans Discussions related to timely, streamlined immigration approvals for skilled talent recruitment Promoting MDA CHORUS to address government need for Earth observation data Discussions relating to spectrum policy, applications and auctions, broadband regulations, satellite band interference, satellite registration and modernization of space regulations Discussions relating to defence export promotion and international cooperation agreements Seeking coverage of space infrastructure as part of Canada’s critical infrastructure strategy Discussions relating industrial security, security clearances, controlled goods and export permits Discussions relating to Strategic Partnerships, the Buy Canadian Policy and the Industrial and Technological Benefits (ITB) program Discussions relating to international trade agreements Advocacy for a commitment to, or funding for, policies and programs related to space (civil, defence and commercial) and non-space initiatives Discussions related to amendments to space regulations including the Remote Space Systems Sensing Act (RSSSA), the development of a National Space Act, and coverage of currently unregulated space capabilities (In-space Servicing, Assembly and Manufacturing, Launch) Advocating for the modernization of Canada’s space regulatory framework for Earth observation, telecommunications, in-space servicing, assembly and manufacturing, and launch Discussions relating to national defence programs to reinforce national security priorities using space and non-space technology Discussions relating to current and future space and defence programs such as satellite connectivity, Earth observation, communications and space exploration missions

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.