Ashton Arsenault

Communicating with government and other members of the House of Commons about Bill C-216 An Act to enact the Protection of Minors in the Digital Age Act and to amend two Acts Communicating with the Government of Canada about broadcasting policy, including the governing of online content. Communicating with the Government of Canada about Bill C-18, An Act respecting online communications platforms that make news content available to persons in Canada, as it relates to obligations and opportunities Communicating with the government about Bill C-63, An Act to enact the Online Harms Act, to amend the Criminal Code, the Canadian Human Rights Act and An Act respecting the mandatory reporting of Internet child pornography by persons who provide an Internet service and to make consequential and related amendments to other Acts

Engaging with the Government of Canada regarding programs, grants, and other funding opportunities relating to EVs, EV infrastructure, and EV technology. Clean fuel fund requests for proposals issued by Natural Resources Canada Discussing key issues focusing upon investment tax credits for co-processing within federal budgets and as a tax incentive for bio-diesel, low carbon fuel production, and the environment. Engaging with the federal government on policy items affecting biofuels such as under the Strategic Innovation Fund(SIF) and low-carbon fuels more broadly

Opportunities around data centres and impediments which may exist between federal and provincial governments and intended next policy steps from the federal government. Federal government policies and/or programs relating to the development of data centres, including the energy source(s) required for those data centres to be successful. Getting complete understanding and clarification to work within the Canadian Environmental Protection Act in regards to Green House Gas Emissions. This will include communicating with department officials and public office holders to ensure understanding. Following and understanding the implementation of the Pan-Canadian Framework on Climate Change to abide by in regards to power generation and carbon capture. This could involve meetings between the client and related public office holders and department officials to understand the impact and aim of the policy and program. Federal programs or supports for renewable energy Federal programs, policies or supports for inter-provincial electricity transmission. Federal programs, policies and supports for the implementation of Alberta's Climate Leadership Plan. In particular, the phase out of coal-fired electricity generation. Federal policies, programs or regulations on air emissions or Green House Gas Emissions from natural gas fired electricity generation Capital Stock Turnover Plan with respect to retirement dates of coal fired power plants

Advocacy for revising THC limits on cannabis edibles to align with consumer demand and global standards, reducing the appeal of unregulated products and strengthening the legal market. Advocacy related to fair competition in the legal cannabis sector, including efforts to support balanced market rules and to prevent undue concentration. Advocacy for measures to reduce the federal regulatory burden and streamline administrative processes for the legal cannabis sector to improve efficiency and support economic competitiveness. Advocacy for enhanced consumer education and improved packaging and labeling regulations to support informed purchasing, promote safety, and strengthen the legal cannabis market. Representations to government, Parliamentarians, and public servants regarding cannabis legalization, regulation, policy development, and program initiatives in Canada. Advocacy for changes to Canada's cannabis excise tax framework to support industry competitiveness, reduce the illicit market, and enhance public policy objectives of legalization. Advocacy related to the need to develop a national cannabis export strategy Advocating for a stronger role for federal economic development ministries (e.g., Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada or Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada) in shaping cannabis policy and programs. The goal is to ensure the sector is integrated into national agriculture and industrial strategies, enabling access to innovation funding, export development programs, and regional economic growth initiatives. This includes modernizing policies to support competitiveness, sustainability, and international trade opportunities for the cannabis industry.

Seeking funding from the government of Canada related to growing its satellite services business. This includes funding from Industry, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED), the Canadian Space Agency (CSA), Department of National Defence (DND), Defence Research and Development Canada (DRDC), Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) and Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC). Communicating with various departments to explain corporate capabilities in satellite services with possibility of providing such services to the government, or via the government to international organizations.

To have discussions with respect to Canadian manufacturing capacity for products under Canada’s Food and Drug regulations destined exclusively for export to international markets.

Taxation - related to tax fairness and tax compliance for companies and truck drivers, including enforcement. Federal Budgets in general with respect to providing input into possible tax incentives, infrastructure investments or programs that could be put in place. CTA submits pre-budget recommendations on an annual basis. Commercial Vehicle Driver Hours of Service Regulations – require that all drivers required to maintain a log book would be required to use an electronic on-board recorder to monitor their hours of service compliance electronically.

Communication regarding federal pension legislation including the Income Tax Act and Pension Benefit Standards Act, as it applies to plan administration, investments and new employers joining the Plan.

Homequity Bank will be sharing their perspectives on increasing retirement security and aging in place. HomeEquity Bank is a Schedule 1 Canadian Chartered Bank which was founded in 1986. They were the first Canadian bank to offer reverse mortages to Canadian homeowners aged 55 and over.