Garry Keller

Discussions with officials with regards to battery manufacturing, energy storage, and industrial investment policy.

Communicating with government officials about the potential development of laws and regulations related to autonomous driving technologies, including as it relates to operational authorizations, commercial operations, goods delivery operations and ride-hail operations. Discussions with officials to provide input and advice on the development of autonomous vehicle regulations in Canada.

Discussions with officials with regards to the role of REEF in Canada’s Export Diversification strategy. Discussions regarding the construction and future operations of the Ridley Island Energy Export Facility (REEF) at the Port of Prince Rupert.

Requesting support in the fulfillment of procurement activity for De Havilland’s CL-515 Aerial Fire Fighting Aircraft. Requesting support in the fulfillment of procurement activity for De Havilland’s SD3-60 Sherpa. Requesting support in the fulfillment of procurement activity for De Havilland’s DHC-6 Twin Otter and DHC-6 Twin Otter Guardian.

Discussions related to airport governance, airport fees, service levels and the fiscal relationship between the federal government and the airport.

Seeking government funding for the Perley Health assisted living services for high risk veterans and seniors.

Discussions with public office holders about modernizing retirement savings and withdrawal policies, education savings policies, financial literacy, and tax policies.

Support the integration of carbon emissions (operational and embodied) in National Energy Code of Canada for Buildings and National Building Code of Canada. Support the implementation of Buy Clean principles in federal procurements that will require to reduce embodied carbon. Support the greening government strategy and the operations to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from the federal buildings portfolio. Support the development of the "Made-in-Canada Investment guidelines" with a green and transition taxonomy for buildings as announced by the federal government. Include voluntary standards and certifications such as Zero Carbon Building Standard and LEED in support of government objectives and outcomes to scale up high-performing building for all Canadians and support new round of investments in programs using them (such as the green and inclusive community buildings program). Advocate to include stronger energy efficiency and carbon emissions reduction requirements in Canada's housing policies and new structure such as Build Canada Homes. Advocate for the creation of a grant program for Canadian small and medium companies that seek life-cycle assessment and environmental product declarations for their low-carbon building materials. Advocate for better access to whole-building data that will enable energy efficiency outcomes and in support of benchmarking, disclosure or labelling standards/guidelines. Support the continuity of ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager as a foundational tool supporting the real estate sector. Discussions with officials to demonstrate the critical role of buildings to meet Canada’s climate change goals, and contribute to the Canada Green Buildings Strategy and Buy Clean Strategy.

Discussions with public office holders about the regulation of digital asset exchanges and the availability of digital assets to retail and institutions.

Discussions with officials regarding Investment Tax Credits for clean hydrogen production, Carbon Capture, Utilization and Storage (CCUS), and clean technology manufacturing and adoption. Discussions with officials regarding government support for large-scale hydrogen and industrial gas production projects.

Discussions on policies, programs, and mechanisms to improve RMH’s community infrastructure and address the temporary/supportive housing needs for children and families seeking medical care Advocating for the development of a federal capital funding program to address temporary housing needs for vulnerable populations. Government outreach related to securing funding for future capital projects, infrastructure and ongoing operations and social service delivery.