Amy Fleming

Communicating with government officials about new market entrants into Canada, including ensuring there is a level playing field with automakers regarding the sale and assembly of vehicles in Canada. Communicating with government officials about greenhouse gas regulations and any related consultations with respect to the current or future Canadian standards. Communicating with government officials about Trade and CUSMA and the need to ensure protections for North America's integrated automobile industry. Discuss the need for one federal ZEV regulation (instead of provincial mandates) in the spirit of 'one Canadian economy.' Discuss the role of hybrid electric vehicles (HEVs) as furthering Canada's emission-reduction goals and as gateways to plug-in hybrid (PHEVs) and battery electric vehicles (BEVs) This includes changes to PHEV and HEV credit regimes. Discuss regulatory and legislative frameworks for zero-emission vehicles (ZEVs) and the GHG standard, the changing macro-economic and geopolitical conditions surrounding ZEV adoption, and the need for changes to ZEV targets and penalties.