TACTIX Government Relations & Public Affairs

Regulations, directives and policies developed under the Pest Control Products Act in regard to equipment and potential operator exposure. Amendments to the Income Tax Act and Regulations which may affect agriculture and the tax treatment of capital expenditures on equipment. Amendments to the Copyright Act and Regulations which may affect the service and operation of agriculture and construction equipment. Discussions with officials regarding labour training opportunities for skilled workforce in the agriculture and construction equipment sectors. Ongoing discussions with federal officials regarding Canada-US bilateral trade of construction, forestry, mining and agriculture equipment under the terms of the Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement (CUSMA). Regulations, directives, and policies developed in regard to the off-road equipment sector.

Ongoing discussions with federal officials regarding Canada-US bilateral trade of construction, forestry, mining and agriculture equipment under the terms of the Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement (CUSMA). Amendments to the Copyright Act and Regulations which may affect the service and operation of agriculture and construction equipment. Amendments to the Income Tax Act and Regulations which may affect agriculture and the tax treatment of capital expenditures on equipment. Regulations, directives, and policies developed in regard to the off-road equipment sector. Regulations, directives and policies developed under the Pest Control Products Act in regard to equipment and potential operator exposure. Discussions with officials regarding labour training opportunities for skilled workforce in the agriculture and construction equipment sectors.

Engage to identify potential grants or programs which could support Compagnie Alpek Polyester Canada's priorities in advancing a circular Polyethylene terephthalate (PET) economy in Canada Engage with the federal government on matters related to international trade, tariff and trade remedies legislation and policy. Advocate for effective policies & regulations in regards to the Government of Canada's objectives to implement a single-use plastics ban and advancing a circular Polyethylene terephthalate (PET) economy in Canada.

Engage with the federal government on matters related to international trade, tariff and trade remedies legislation and policy. Engage to identify potential grants or programs which could support Compagnie Alpek Polyester Canada's priorities in advancing a circular Polyethylene terephthalate (PET) economy in Canada Advocate for effective policies & regulations in regards to the Government of Canada's objectives to implement a single-use plastics ban and advancing a circular Polyethylene terephthalate (PET) economy in Canada.

Ensuring a consistent, national approach to inspection of processing plants and regulatory compliance by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency. Federal Food Security Immigration Stream: the Dairy Processors Association of Canada is advocating for a dedicated program for food processors employing foreign nationals who arrive to fill permanent, year-round positions and who have the intention of becoming permanent Canadian residents. Proposed Regulatory Framework for Recycled content and labelling rules for plastics. Proposed policy on Restricting food advertising primarily directed at children. Notice of intent regarding the Minister of Health’s intention to publish marketing authorizations to permit vitamin D fortification of yogurt and kefir and expand the eligibility for the dairy-related exemption from the front-of-package nutrition labelling requirement. Mitigating the impact of current and future trade agreements on the Canadian dairy processing sector, including the Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement (CUSMA), the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) and the Comprehensive and Progressive Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP). Measures to stabilize food prices including the establishment of a Grocery Task Force and a food data hub, and additional initiatives being contemplated by the government. Development and adoption of a Grocery Code of Conduct by industry. Components of Health Canada’s Healthy Eating Strategy. Canada’s trade policy and Tariff Rate Quota allocation and administration regarding dairy products. Bill C-252 – An Act to amend the Food and Drugs Act (prohibition of food and beverage marketing directed at children)

Advocating for emergency management and disaster mitigation support, and advocacy on the Public Safety Broadband Network. Advocating for sustained federal funding to support investments in public infrastructure.

Advocating for sustained federal funding to support investments in public infrastructure. Advocating for emergency management and disaster mitigation support, and advocacy on the Public Safety Broadband Network.

Effectuer des démarches pour promouvoir le cloud souverain et l'offre de l'entreprise en matière d'intelligence artificielle (IA), présenter son rôle-clé dans le secteur des technologies de l'information, et sensibiliser aux enjeux, retombées et innovations développées au Canada.

Engagement with federal officials regarding trade policy and tariff measures, including surtax orders enacted under the Customs Tariff Act.

Discussion with officials on the need for government investment in Canadian-owned entities to expand the cold storage supply chain as a key solution for reducing food loss and waste and associated greenhouse gas emissions. Discussion with officials on the need for a framework to ensure that food and other perishable products can still move forward through ports and supply chains in the event of work stoppages or emergencies. Discussions with officials on the need for trade-enabling infrastructure and promoting free trade. Discussions with officials regarding regulations, policies, and programs impacting the cold storage industry.

Discussions with officials regarding regulations, policies, and programs impacting the cold storage industry.

ACCÈS À UNE PLATEFORME SCIENTIFIQUE DÉDIÉE POUR LA RECHERCHE ARCTIQUE : Communications avec des titulaires de charge publique concernant la continuité de l’accès à une plateforme maritime dédiée à la recherche scientifique arctique pour Amundsen Science, plus précisément (i) la reconnaissance de la science comme fonction opérationnelle centrale au sein de la Garde côtière canadienne; (ii) le maintien d’un modèle opérationnel assurant un accès prévisible à un brise-glace dédié à la recherche; et (iii) l’intégration d’exigences scientifiques dans la planification et la modernisation de la flotte de la Garde côtière canadienne.

ANALYSIS OF COMPANIES' TECHNICAL INFORMATION FOR VEHICLES AND EQUIPMENT (USA): Communicating with government officials about the USA's Analysis of Companies’ Technical Information for Vehicles and Equipment ("ACTIVE"), more specifically (i) participating in government consultations and (ii) providing expert input on the USA requirements to ensure alignment between the USA and Canada and to avoid a more burdensome Canadian-unique requirement. REGIONAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT - Communicating with government officials about regional economic development programs and funding, including those offered by the Federal Economic Development Agency. BILL C-244: Communicating with government officials about Bill C-244 (“An Act to amend the Copyright Act (diagnosis, maintenance and repair)”), more specifically about the impact of the right to repair provisions on the auto sector and vehicle security. ECONOMIC AND TRADE UNCERTAINTY: Communicating with government officials about potential support, policies and programs, including but not limited to Employment Insurance (EI), to prevent labour disruptions (and to re-train employees) and maintain manufacturing competitiveness given the current economic and trade uncertainty. INVESTMENT TAX INCENTIVES: Communicating with government officials about investment tax incentives under the Income Tax Act, including the Investment Tax Credit ("ITC"). VEHICLE THEFT - Communicating with the Government of Canada about vehicle thefts across Canada, including measures to limit vehicle theft. Working with the Government of Canada for cross-departmental coordination in addressing the issue. CANADA-UNITED STATES-MEXICO AGREEMENT ("CUSMA"): Communicating with government officials about CUSMA, previously known as the North American Free Trade Agreement ("NAFTA"), more specifically about the need to ensure protections for North America's integrated automobile industry and supplier network. OUTPUT BASED PRICING SYSTEM: Communicating with government officials about the Output Based Pricing System (established under the Greenhouse Gas Pollution Pricing Act), more specifically providing expert industry input on the development of the pricing system. TRANS-PACIFIC PARTNERSHIP ("TPP") AGREEMENT: Communicating with government officials about the TPP Agreement, more specifically relaying the need for fair, equitable and transparent trade agreements on a multi-lateral basis. CHEMICAL MANAGEMENT PLAN: Communicating with government officials about the Chemical Management Plan, more specifically (i) clarifying ongoing use of substances in Canada and (ii) participating in relevant government consultations. BANK ACT: Communicating with the Government of Canada about the statutory review of the Bank Act, SC 1991, c. 46, more specifically about vehicle leasing. NATIONAL ZERO-EMISSIONS VEHICLE STRATEGY: Communicating with government officials about the National Zero-Emissions Vehicle Strategy, more specifically (i) providing expert industry input on the strategy and (ii) participating in various advisory groups. These communications will involve discussions about infrastructure, incentives, supply, and public awareness. STRATEGIC INNOVATION FUND ("SIF"): Communicating with government officials about funding under the Strategic Innovation Fund, more specifically ensuring funding advances the competitiveness of automobile manufacturing in Canada. ELECTRIC VEHICHLE ("EV") INFRASTRUCTURE: Communicating with government officials about EV infrastructure, including the enhancement of EV charging infrastructure in Canada. INTERNATIONAL TRADE: Communicating with government officials about international trade, more specifically trade issues related to the automotive industry and automotive manufacturing, including potential tariffs on automobiles, automotive parts and batteries. USA BILLS: Communicating with government officials about American infrastructure and reconciliation bills, including electric vehicle ("EV") tax credit provisions, wh

TRANS-PACIFIC PARTNERSHIP ("TPP") AGREEMENT: Communicating with government officials about the TPP Agreement, more specifically relaying the need for fair, equitable and transparent trade agreements on a multi-lateral basis. INFLATION REDUCTION ACT (USA): Communicating with government officials about industry’s views on the effect of the Inflation Reduction Act (USA) on Canada’s competitive landscape and its ability to attract investments. TRAVEL DOCUMENTS: Communicating with government officials about the processing of travel documents, more specifically visas. OUTPUT BASED PRICING SYSTEM: Communicating with government officials about the Output Based Pricing System (established under the Greenhouse Gas Pollution Pricing Act), more specifically providing expert industry input on the development of the pricing system. BACK-TO-WORK LEGISLATION: Communicating with government officials about the introduction of back-to-work legislation for shipping and transportation-related services. ELECTRIC VEHICHLE ("EV") INFRASTRUCTURE: Communicating with government officials about EV infrastructure, including the enhancement of EV charging infrastructure in Canada. HARMONIZED GHG REGULATIONS: Communicating with government officials about harmonized greenhouse gas regulations, more specifically ensuring Canadian regulations are aligned with American regulations. ANALYSIS OF COMPANIES' TECHNICAL INFORMATION FOR VEHICLES AND EQUIPMENT (USA): Communicating with government officials about the USA's Analysis of Companies’ Technical Information for Vehicles and Equipment ("ACTIVE"), more specifically (i) participating in government consultations and (ii) providing expert input on the USA requirements to ensure alignment between the USA and Canada and to avoid a more burdensome Canadian-unique requirement. BANK ACT: Communicating with the Government of Canada about the statutory review of the Bank Act, SC 1991, c. 46, more specifically about vehicle leasing. VEHICLE THEFT - Communicating with the Government of Canada about vehicle thefts across Canada, including measures to limit vehicle theft. Working with the Government of Canada for cross-departmental coordination in addressing the issue. MEASURES AGAINST FORCED AND CHILD LABOUR: Communicating with government officials about measures to eliminate forced and child labour, more specifically (i) monitoring legislative and regulatory developments to increase supply chain transparency and (ii) ensuring industry has enough time to comply with future supply chain transparency obligations. CHEMICAL MANAGEMENT PLAN: Communicating with government officials about the Chemical Management Plan, more specifically (i) clarifying ongoing use of substances in Canada and (ii) participating in relevant government consultations. LUXURY TAX: Communicating with government officials about luxury taxes, more specifically (i) ensuring luxury taxes are removed from electric vehicles ("EVs"), (ii) ensuring luxury taxes are removed (or reduced) on recreational boats and (iii) ensuring luxury taxes do not conflict with other government measures, including reductions in greenhouse gas emissions. CANADA-UNITED STATES-MEXICO AGREEMENT ("CUSMA"): Communicating with government officials about CUSMA, previously known as the North American Free Trade Agreement ("NAFTA"), more specifically about the need to ensure protections for North America's integrated automobile industry and supplier network. INTERNATIONAL TRADE: Communicating with government officials about international trade, more specifically trade issues related to the automotive industry and automotive manufacturing, including potential tariffs on automotive parts and batteries. BILL C-244: Communicating with government officials about Bill C-244 (“An Act to amend the Copyright Act (diagnosis, maintenance and repair)”), more specifically about the impact of the right to repair provisions on the auto sector and vehicle security. USA BILLS: Communicating with government of

Pursuit of an integrated supply chain and logistics programs for land, sea and air fleets including the next generation fighter.

Assisting the client in pursuing growth in the Canadian government and defence aerospace sector, with a specific focus on rotor wing maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO).

Advocacy regarding changes to the Building and Fire Code to promote technology that improves the safety of residents. Advocacy regarding programs to promote fire safety technology that improves the safety of Indigenous peoples. Advocacy for the renewal of the Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement (CUSMA).

To provide assistance to Navantia in the pursuit of upcoming Royal Canadian Navy procurements related to future platforms. This will include establishing meetings on behalf of the client with officials at departments involved with the procurements.

Engage in discussions regarding the recognition of Yellowknives Dene First Nation’s rights. Seek apology and compensation from Government of Canada for impact of Giant Mine. Engage with government to ensure that procurement policies related to Giant Mine do not exclude Yellowknives Dene First Nation. Support for economic development opportunities related to Giant Mine remediation procurement and other socio-economic community priorities such as the National Benefits Sharing Framework and Indigenous Loan Guarantee Program, and support for caribou population recovery.