Engagement with Shared Services Canada as it relates to its mandate to provide secure, reliable networks, modern tools and client-centric digital services for Canadians, including: networks and network security, data centres and Cloud offerings, digital communications and IT tools, AI and security, Buy Canada, new procurement models and enterprise efficiencies. Cisco is seeking opportunities to engage with the Government of Canada on programs and policies related to digital readiness, innovation, technology, digital transformation and acceleration, digital skills & education, cyber security, AI, data, privacy, defense, Buy Canada and the broad adoption of information and communication technologies. Cisco will seek opportunities to engage with elected and non-elected members of the Government of Canada regarding Canada-US relations, the CUSMA six-year review, Canada-US tariffs as well as international trade generally. Cisco will seek opportunities to engage with elected and non-elected members of the Government of Canada regarding artificial intelligence policy, legislation, regulations, funding programs, skills, public and private sector adoption, etc. Cisco will seek opportunities to engage with elected and non-elected members of the Government of Canada regarding Bill C-8, An Act Respecting Cyber Security Cisco will seek opportunities to engage with elected and non-elected members of the Government of Canada regarding issues related to Right To Repair. Discussions regarding grants and contributions for programming in the not-for-profit / charity sector regarding skills and education. Discussions regarding funding opportunities to expand Cisco's R&D footprint, talent & presence in Canada. Cisco is seeking opportunities to engage with the Government of Canada on the Industrial and Technological Benefits Policy related to economic development and investment in Canada.