Government funding for private sector R&D technology projects
Legislative Proposal, Bill or Resolution
Income Tax Act, specifically the provisions dealing with Foreign Accrual Property Income
Investment Canada Act, with respect to telecommunications.
Obligations regarding lawful access, specifically the bill formerly known as Bill C-46, the Investigative Powers for the 21st Century Act
Obligations regarding lawful access, specifically the bill formerly known as Bill C-47, the Technical Assistance for Law Enforcement in the 21st Century Act
Policies or Program
Automotive Supplier Innovation Program, specifically the eligibility criteria of the program
Copyright and Intellectual Property, specifically the ongoing consultations on Canadian copyright legislation.
Environmental Policy – Discussions regarding the Canadian government’s position in response to the recommendations of the Copenhagen Communiqué on Climate Change
Foreign temporary workers program, with respect to intercompany transfers
Government Procurement - discussions regarding PSPC and SSC priorities and role for private industry in helping to achieve government objectives - e.g. IT strategy and SSC transformation
Innovation - discussions regarding the Canadian government's Innovation Agenda; including programs government may be considering to foster innovation in the Canadian ICT industry (e.g. skills & training, centres of excellence, R&D funding and incentives, government use of technology)
Scientific Research and Experimental Development (SR&ED) Tax Incentive Consultation - To comment on policy and administrative aspects of SR&ED program, in response to consultation
Spectrum Policy - participation in discussions on Canada's position internationally
Trade Policy, with respect to BlackBerry market access issues experienced internationally, specifically tariffs and non-tariff trade barriers
Transportation Policy - Discussions regarding improving local and regional transportation infrastructure in BlackBerry operating regions within Canada
Regulation
-Canadian Anti-Spam Legislation, specifically the proposed Electronic Commerce Protection Regulations.
Recent changes to trademark legislation, and implementation of measures to combat the sale of counterfeit goods