Director of Federal Affairs at @CADInnovators. Occasional 🏃♂️, 🏌️♂️ & 🚴 . He/Him.
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14 Jan 2025
I’m excited to officially begin my new role as Director of Federal Affairs at the @CADInnovators. It’s an honour to join this incredible team and advocate for the growth of Canada’s innovation economy.
Thrilled to welcome @DanielWPerry1 as CCI’s new Director of Federal Affairs!
With deep policy expertise, Daniel joins at a pivotal time for Canada’s innovation economy to tackle challenges and champion domestic scale-up growth.
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At the House of Commons Standing Committee on Finance, CCI Director of Federal Affairs @DanielWPerry1 outlined what Canadian innovators need to grow, compete globally, and keep the value they create anchored in Canada.
Read more: canadianinnovators.org/conte…
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Mar 24
Looking forward to @canstrongfree's first ever BC networking event, which will also feature an official @Conservative_BC leaders debate (@TristinHopper and I are moderating). Get your tickets - space is limited and it will sell out 👇#bcpoli #cdnpoli
The full agenda for CSFN Vancouver 2026 is live. Three highlights:
Opening Keynote: Gordon Campbell, Former Premier of BC
Panel: The Failure of the Decriminalization Experiment, with MLA @ClaireRattee @KevinSabet , and @somerspsych , moderated by @AdamZivo
@Conservative_BC Leadership Debate, hosted by CSFN and moderated by @TristinHopper and @KatlynHarrison
April 24 | JW Marriott Parq Vancouver
Register:
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#CSFNVancouver2026
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CCI brought Canadian innovators to Ottawa for a full day of meetings with federal decision makers.
In this new perspective, @DanielWPerry1 unpacks what CCI heard across procurement, defence, economic security, exports, and digital modernization.
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Jan 13
Carney’s “Buy Canadian” Policy Doesn’t Require Companies to Be Canadian. Ottawa’s new purchasing rules let US giants qualify as domestic with little more than a mailing address, @erinotoole & @EliotPence write thewalrus.ca/carneys-buy-can…
Find out more at nationalnewswatch.com
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Jan 13
Great piece. We are digging deeper into the data on 'Canadian' corporate ownership and control, starting from public procurement data. The new Buy Canadian policy does have encouraging consideration for Canadian content/value-added elements, with some key details to be clarified.
Jan 13
The federal government's "Buy Canadian" policy redefines Canadian to include foreign-controlled firms operating through local subsidiaries, raising questions about who actually controls Canada’s defence industry. @erinotoole and @EliotPence investigate: thewalrus.ca/carneys-buy-can…
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12 Dec 2025
Canadian innovators need the freedom to test and develop new ideas without unnecessary barriers.
Budget 2025 introduces regulatory sandboxes across government, allowing new ideas to be tested free from outdated rules and red tape, while helping government design smart regulations that protect Canadians’ health and safety.
Under this framework Canadian innovative products will reach market faster, and be better regulated when they do.
12 Dec 2025
As the House rises to wrap the session, @CADInnovators is watching several outstanding legislative measures relevant to Canada’s innovation ecosystem, including a proposed amendment in Budget 2025 to enable regulatory sandboxes across government. 1/3
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12 Dec 2025
As the House rises to wrap the session, @CADInnovators is watching several outstanding legislative measures relevant to Canada’s innovation ecosystem, including a proposed amendment in Budget 2025 to enable regulatory sandboxes across government. 1/3
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CCI has previously highlighted the value of regulatory sandboxes, including in A Mandate to Innovate. They offer a structured way to introduce regulatory flexibility, reduce uncertainty, and allow innovators and regulators to test new approaches while maintaining oversight. 2/3
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12 Dec 2025
This authority would complement existing federal programs like IDEaS, Innovative Solutions Canada, and the CAN Health Network, strengthening the framework that supports innovation and timely market entry.
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Today, the federal government announced the creation of the Regional Defence Investment Initiative (RDII).
In response to the announcement, CCI Director of Federal Affairs @DanielWPerry1 issued a statement:
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In @digitaljournal, reporter Jen Kervin highlights a point from @DanielWPerry1, CCI’s Director of Federal Affairs. He stresses that Ottawa needs a clear definition of what counts as a Canadian company.
Read more:
digitaljournal.com/business/…
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18 Nov 2025
Let’s go 🇨🇦
@CADInnovators 👏
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The federal government is consulting on ways to improve SR&ED, and we have ideas.
Read the report, and send your own thoughts to the Department of Finance. Now is the time to speak up and improve SR&ED for all Canadian innovators!
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On November 5 at 11AM ET, CCI’s @Ben_Bergen , Dana O’Born, @DanielWPerry1, and Laurent Carbonneau will host a Post-Budget Debrief.
Register to join the conversation: airtable.com/appm5DPG07cpRX4…
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18 Oct 2025
Thrilled to have @banffforum leadership and friends visit St. John’s for the first time in 2027. Happy to pass the torch to @DanielWPerry1, Nick Schiavo and so many great colleagues that can continue the dialogue for those of us in the 45 crowd who are moving on.
18 Oct 2025
Thank you once again to our incredible 2025 Sponsors! Your support ensures the #BanffForum can bring leaders together from across Canada to share ideas, strengthen communities and build a more prosperous future. 🌟🇨🇦
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Join CCI on Nov 5 at 11AM ET for a Post-Budget Debrief with @Ben_Bergen, Dana O’Born, @DanielWPerry1, and Laurent Carbonneau.
They’ll unpack SR&ED, procurement, and competitiveness measures shaping Canada’s innovation economy.
Register now!
airtable.com/appm5DPG07cpRX4…
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15 Oct 2025
Police initially put Ottawa cyclist at fault for devastating crash. His bike computer data changed that theglobeandmail.com/drive/cu…
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10 Oct 2025
The best sponsors making Quebec City pretty great next weekend. Will miss this year but so glad @DanielWPerry1 can jump in for his first Forum:
5 Oct 2025
Collaboration is at the heart of the #BanffForum. We’re grateful to our 2025 Sponsors for supporting dialogue, leadership, and community building across Canada. Your partnership helps shape a brighter future for us all. 🇨🇦
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25 Sep 2025
Innovation is vital when building the strongest economy in the G7. Great to meet Benjamin Bergen, President of the Council of Canadian Innovators today to discuss how we can more effectively spur R&D, incentivize innovation, and directly support Canadian companies through procurement.
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19 Sep 2025
America took a particular path when it comes to TikTok. This week we contrast their legislative approach with Canada's, and ask whether a similar forced divestiture is possible here.
Read more in our newsletter, The National Interest: tinyurl.com/3x92up4f
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