Charles Bernard

Promote regulatory harmonization or recognition with the United States, that would allow for the importation of Heavy Trucks from The United States into Canada for the 2027 model year. Engage with government officials on ongoing automotive tech shortage and establish solution pathways Oppose a luxury tax on cars over 100,00$ Engage with public officials on the current U.S - CAN trade conflict and the economic impacts on auto retailers. Providing insights on the negative economic effects caused by retaliatory tariffs. Underline how the EV mandate could be perceived as a trade disruptor. Engaging with public officials on the challenges, opportunities and consumers realities regarding the EV mandate and transition towards a full electrical fleet. Engaging with public officials regarding the end of the iZEV program and the effects of its termination on Canadian automobile dealers. Budget measures related to automobile taxation

Engaging with key public officials to highlight the need for a change of paradigm within Canada's financial sector. The change should aim at integrating more indirect finance companies, and their specific abilities, to improve small and medium businesses' access to equipment finance. Ensure the proactive enforcement of stolen vehicle legislation with respect to Canada Border Service Agency's power to search containers for export.. Bank Act Review. Ensuring any amendments to the Bank Act review are not damaging to the leasing industry. Seeking a Parliamentary review of the Mandate of the Farm Credit Canada Amend the Select Luxury Tax Act to exempt all zero emission vehicles Increase the automobile income tax deduction limits and expense benefit rates that will apply in 2025 and beyond. These changes could be done by amending the Income tax Act or accompanying regulations. Seeking better enforcement and inspection by the Canada Border Service Agency of potential stolen vehicle shipments leaving Canada's ports.

Proposals related to the Customs Act and Duty Free Regulations as it applies to the licensing of land border duty free stores Encouraging greater action by government to address the prevalence of contraband tobacco products in Canada. The creation of a tourist HST rebate program to encourage foreign tourists to shop more in Canada while visiting.

Obtain and share information with public officials and politicians on the economic effects of tariffs - related measures on Canadian RV dealerships. To implement the RV industry-related recommendations of the Red Tape Reduction Commission. To allow for a new category of "designated importers" on the pre-clearance list for motor vehicle importation into Canada under the motor vehicle safety act and to establish a clear contract between Transport Canada and the designated importer (DI) defining and confirming the DI's responsibility and conditions, including a licensing/registration fee, under the motor vehicle safety regulations.