Alexander MacDonald

Ensure that CMHC mortgage loan insurance products are accessible to purchasers of traditional homes on leased land. Extend GST/HST rebate policies to land lease housing. Explore opportunities to ensure that all major consumer financial institutions (banks, credit unions) offer products accessing the CMHC Chattel Loan Insurance Program (CLIP) for homeowner purchases of traditional mobile homes. Expand access to Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation acquisition financing for land lease and manufactured home communities, consistent with financing available for multi-residential rental properties. Engage with government to educate about land lease and ensure that it is included in relevant housing policy and programs

Advocate for government support for the development of Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) and Micro Modular Reactors (MMRs) to support government energy, climate, and defence policies. Federal regulations and licensing for commercial nuclear technology Advocate for continued support for advanced nuclear research and development Engage on regulations regarding the deployment of new nuclear reactors Advance partnership opportunities to demonstrate and deploy advanced nuclear technology with the Government of Canada and its agencies. Secure a nuclear demonstration site in Canada at the Canadian Nuclear Laboratories.

Discussions with officials with regards to trade relations, tariffs, and related measures, including those involving the United States and other nation states. Influencing the National Supply Chain Strategy by submitting detailed recommendations. Any legislation related to the Canada Marine Act, including changes to letters patent processes, changes providing greater financial flexibility for ports, and governance reforms. Impact assessments: seeking clarity and precision on timelines for reviews. Supply chain fluidity and the role of the National Supply Chain Office in supply chain challenges. Meeting Canada’s supply chain infrastructure deficit and how it will be financed and funded, including seeking funding from Transport and Finance under the National Trade Corridors Fund, Trade Diversification Corridors Fund, or other programs for port infrastructure, decarbonization, and deferred maintenance. Seeking changes to the Marine Transportation Security Regulations (MTSR) to improve security capabilities of port authorities. Discussions with officials with regards to border security. Privacy and Access to Information: Ensuring a fair and competitive framework for ports as commercially viable entities. The provision of border services by CBSA at sufficient levels to support new and existing trade. Environment and Energy: promoting ports as an environmentally progressive transport hubs integral to global supply chains and regional economic development.

Discussions regarding the North American trade in biofuels, and the competitiveness of Canadian biofuels producers. Discussions regarding the review of the US Canada Mexico Agreement (USMCA). Transportation of Dangerous Goods (Land) related to proposed changes to TDG regulations and the impacts of Protective Direction No. 39 on the competitiveness of the oil and gas sector. The Canada Shipping Act with respect to safe marine transportation. Technological innovation related to potential enhancement of Canada's research and innovation policy. This may include but is not limited to discussions regarding new or existing government programs supporting innovation and research in developing energy and cleaner energy (Clean Growth Program, Low Carbon Economy Challenge, Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund, etc.). Tax structure changes as applicable to the natural resource extraction industry, including tax structures to support emissions reduction investments. Seeking policy levers to improve the utility of emissions credit to support emissions reduction technology deployment, with the Clean Fuel Regulation and OBPS related policy frameworks. Support for West White Rose - Discussion of critical timelines for resumption of West White Rose/White Rose, status of federal/provincial discussions on support for the NL offshore, including potential support for provincial government investment in West White Rose/White Rose. Species at Risk Act with regards to conservation initiatives to protect species and habitat. Seeking potential community infrastructure funding to support Cenovus' Indigenous Housing Initiative. Providing industry feedback on Impact Assessment Act relating to how Canada will assess major projects going forward, including the Project List, information requirements, time management regulations and the approach to assessment. Petroleum Research - Participating in meetings with government to collaborate with industry peers on research of benefit to industry and government in Newfoundland. Marine safety and spill response management and discussions around West Coast tanker moratorium. Major Projects Management Office as they relate to their coordinating role in improving efficiency and overseeing major oil and gas projects. Implementation of the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples. Impact Assessment Act, the Canadian Energy Regulator Act, and the Navigation Protection Act, as they relate to cumulative effects assessments, environmental aspects of major oil and gas projects, and upstream greenhouse gas emissions and impacts on project assessments as well as discussions related to the implementation of environmental assessment processes. Greenhouse Gas Offshore Program - discussions with government regarding the development of potential greenhouse gas program related to offshore activities. Federal Real Property Act regarding resource exploration and drilling activity in a specific development area. Extractive Sector Transparency Measures Act implementation of the mandatory reporting standards for the extractive sector. Exploring potential partnership with Federal Government in delivering 2B Trees Program. Engage government and parliament regarding Bill C-59's proposed amendments to the Competition Act, to ensure that legitimate environmental targets are not subject to deceptive marketing claims. Discussions with regulator about how to improve and align combustion technical standards across provincial and federal jurisdictions. Discussions with government seeking policy and funding support for a joint gateway listing recommended environmental, social, and governance (ESG) suppliers. Discussions with Government regarding environmental, social, and governance (ESG) definitions and reporting requirements, and the Federal Government's support for innovation and technology development initiatives. Discussions with government regarding Atlantic Offshore Health and Safety Regulations. Discussions with Government on po

The Income Tax Act and Taxation Policies – Seeking opportunities under the Income Tax Act to improving the financial resilience of low- and middle-income Canadians by investing in the accessibility of financial planning advice for low- and middle-income Canadians. The Income Tax Act and Taxation Policies - Seeking opportunities under the Income Tax Act to improve the financial accessibility of financial planning advice for Canadians. Seeking opportunities to support implementation of the Financial Consumer Agency of Canada's (FCAC) National Financial Strategy 2021-2026. Also seeking opportunities to partner with the FCAC and other organizations to deliver upon the National Strategy.

Engage with government to strengthen the Priority Review of Drug Submissions process. The Government of Ontario has passed legislation requiring the public disclosure of payments made to Health Care Providers and Health Care Organizations by the broader health care industry, including pharmaceutical companies, generic manufacturers, and medical device companies. GlaxoSmithKline seeks to advocate for a national approach to disclosure through either the support of similar provincial initiatives, coordinated action through the Federal / Provincial and Territorial meetings of the Ministers of Health, and / or the establishment of national requirements. Sharing information with government and Members of Parliament on different models for national pharmacare, specifically as it relates to access to medicines. Renewal of national vaccine strategy to close gaps in vaccination coverage for Canadians, especially among seniors. Reforms to the Patented Medicines Review Board (PMPRB), whose guidelines seek to ensure a balance between the prices set by manufacturers for patented medicines sold in Canada and the maintenance of an attractive environment for pharmaceutical research and development. Specifically with regard to ensuring that any actions and proposed changes by the PMPRB do not negatively impact access to patented medicines in Canada. Raise awareness regarding the potential risks to drug and vaccine supply for Canadian patients arising from new U.S. state-level reimportation legislation. Participation in consultations regarding the Digital Charter and the federal government's plans to overhaul Canada's privacy regime, to enable the use of anonymized health data for new medication research and development. Input on the work of the Advisory Committee on the Implementation of National Pharmacare, specifically as it relates to access to medicines. Ensure the National Advisory Committee on Immunization has sufficient resources to undertake timely reviews of new vaccines that are made available to the Canadian marketplace. Engaging Health Canada on the Self-Care Products Initiative as it pertains to plain language labelling and a risk-based approach to regulatory oversight for non prescription drugs. Engage the government regarding the need for clear and efficient procurement processes for COVID-19 medical countermeasures, including COVID-19 therapeutics, to ensure access for Canadians. Engage government officials regarding domestic manufacturing of seasonal and pandemic flu vaccine. Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) - Identification of the need for a multi-sectoral stakeholder working group to pursue joint goals under a Pan-Canadian AMR strategy and to strengthen Canada's end-to-end research capacity in AMR.

Engagement with government officials to seek funding or tax relief measures for net zero building material manufacturing, in support of Canada's forestry sector and housing supply chain.

Seek funding support for an institutional defence network proposal via the Defence Innovation Secure Hub Seek funding support for an institutional artificial intelligence ecosystem proposal from the Artificial Intelligence Compute Challenge Advocacy to improve immigration policies and programs for prospective and current university students, faculty, and staff.

Discussions relating to proposed US regulations impacting the trade in renewable fuels. Pursuing funding from the Clean Fuels Fund for a proposed renewable natural gas project.

To obtain an acknowledgement of Canada’s role in the relocation of the Woodland Cree First Nation community from Marten River, and compensation including the return of Woodland Cree First Nation land as a reserve. Engage government regarding the role of private sector investment in the development of Indigenous owned projects.

Ensure that CMHC mortgage loan insurance products are accessible to purchasers of traditional homes on leased land. Engage with government to educate about land lease and ensure that it is included in relevant housing policy and programs Expand access to Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation acquisition financing for land lease and manufactured home communities, consistent with financing available for multi-residential rental properties. Explore opportunities to ensure that all major consumer financial institutions (banks, credit unions) offer products accessing the CMHC Chattel Loan Insurance Program (CLIP) for homeowner purchases of traditional mobile homes. Extend the purpose-built rental housing (PBRH) GST/HST rebate to land lease housing and ensure that the Ontario government reflects a corresponding rebate to the provincial share of HST.

Participating in the regulatory process and consultations relating to the proposed Crown Mountain Coking Coal Project.

Engagement with government officials and parliamentarians re. Bill S-14, "An Act to amend the Canada National Parks Act, the Canada National Marine Conservation Areas Act, the Rouge National Urban Park Act and the National Parks of Canada Fishing Regulations," regarding impacts on treaty rights.

Engage with Government to discuss global supply chain considerations for large, offshore wind projects. Engage with government to address potential trade barriers facing the Oceanic Wind project. Engage with government to identify grant and preferential financing opportunities.