Telesat
Telesat has had 126 meetings with 86 government officials in the past year
Current Focus Areas
Engage with the government of Canada on finalizing a contribution agreement as set out in the memorandum of understanding between Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada and Telesat Canada
Jul 17, 2024
Work with government to promote and support Canada's digital economy, specifically in regards to advancing rural broadband.
Jan 2, 2024
Changes to the regulatory fees charged by government for spectrum and orbital slots
Jan 2, 2024
Engage with the Strategic Innovation Fund regarding communication technologies.
Jan 2, 2024
Work with Government of Canada to promote and support Canada's space economy
Jan 2, 2024
Providing input to discussions or proceedings regarding support for expansion of broadband service to rural areas.
Jan 2, 2024
Work with the Government of Canada on international engagements as it relates to the digital economy and Internet connectivity.
Jan 2, 2024
Engage with the Government of Canada on policy decisions as it relates to C-Band spectrum.
Jan 2, 2024
Discussions with the Government of Canada on immigration as it relates to attracting and retaining a highly skilled workforce
Jan 2, 2024
Providing input on any potential amendments to the Radiocommunications Act and Telecommunications Act as per legislative review.
Jan 2, 2024
Providing industry input to the Government on the Canadian Space Agency regarding the future of the Agency.
Jan 2, 2024
Engage with the government of Canada on funding programs aimed at advancing the deployment of rural broadband
Jan 2, 2024
Provide input to Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada regarding spectrum and orbital slot allocation procedures, as well as spectrum fees.
Jan 2, 2024
Engage with the government of Canada on federal funding programs aimed at supporting communication technologies.
Jan 2, 2024
Encourage the Government of Canada to fulfill unique communications, scientific or military requirements through new satellite programs
Jan 2, 2024
Encourage the Government of Canada to fulfill unique communications, scientific or military requirements through new satellite programs.
Jan 2, 2024
Engage in discussions with the Government of Canada on the creation of a National Space Council
Jan 2, 2024
Engage with the government of Canada on finalizing a contribution agreement as set out in the MOU between Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada and Telesat Canada
Jan 2, 2024
Telesat's meetings with government in the past year
1 meeting with
Jan 16 to Jan 22, 2024
Recent Government Contacts
Laurel ChesterISED
Sr Advisor, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
24 meetings with Telesat in the past year
Ian FoucherISED
Chief of Staff, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
16 meetings with Telesat in the past year
Ray EdwardsISED
Sr. Assistant Deputy Minister , Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
7 meetings with Telesat in the past year
Jim NikelGAC
Head of Trade Office, Global Affairs Canada (GAC)
6 meetings with Telesat in the past year
Duncan TooleyDND
Director of Operations, National Defence (DND)
5 meetings with Telesat in the past year
81 other contacts
Meetings
Mar 1, 2025
Feb 20, 2025
Feb 19, 2025
Feb 11, 2025
Feb 5, 2025
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