Howard Mains

Regulations and directives developed under the Canadian Environment Protection Act in regard to equipment powered by diesel engines. Reference: https://ec.gc.ca/lcpe-cepa/default.asp?lang=En&n=5C98F8FB-1%20 Regulations, directives and policies developed under the Pest Control Products Act in regard to equipment and potential operator exposure. Reference: https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/services/consumer-product-safety/pesticides-pest-management/registrants-applicants.html Ongoing discussions with federal officials regarding Canada-US bilateral trade of construction, forestry, mining and agriculture equipment under the terms of the Canada-US-Mexico Trade Agreement (CUSMA). Reference: https://www.international.gc.ca/trade-commerce/trade-agreements-accords-commerciaux/agr-acc/cusma-aceum/index.aspx?lang=eng Discussions with officials regarding labour training opportunities for skilled workforce in the agriculture and construction equipment sectors. Reference: https://www.canada.ca/en/services/jobs/training/initiatives/skills-success.html Amendments to the Income Tax Act and Regulations which may affect agriculture and the tax treatment of capital expenditures on equipment. Reference: https://laws-lois.justice.gc.ca/eng/acts/I-3.3/index.html Amendments to the Copyright Act and Regulations which may affect the service and operation of agriculture and construction equipment. Reference: https://laws-lois.justice.gc.ca/eng/acts/C-42/Index.html

Assisting the client in pursuing growth in the Canadian government and defence aerospace sector, with a specific focus on rotor wing maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO).