Huw Williams

Promote regulatory harmonization or recognition with the the United States, that would allow for the importation of Heavy Trucks from The United States into Canada for the 2027 model year. Increasing or maintaining limits on automotive technician under temporary foreign workers rules Increase enforcement action against organized crime involvd in auto theft Review the 15 year age limit exclusion for the prescribed classes of vehicles that can be imported without needing to comply with Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (CMVSS). The Canadian Automobile Dealers Association is seeking an extension of that exclusion to 25 years. REGULATIONS AMENDING CERTAIN REGULATIONS MADE UNDER THE PROCEEDS OF CRIME (MONEY LAUNDERING) AND TERRORIST FINANCING ACT (2008-1) PROCEEDS OF CRIME (MONEY LAUNDERING) AND TERRORIST FINANCING SUSPICIOUS TRANSACTION REPORTING REGULATIONS. Communicating with government officials regarding issues related to the tracking of cash transactions at retail locations Promote free trade in automotive sector in North American Free Trade Agreement Promote Canadian vehicle fuel economy standards that are harmonized within North American Market. Potential new federal regulations requiring mandatory vehicle fuel economy labels Oppose a luxury tax on cars over $100,000 Maintain Bank Act provisions that restrict chartered banks' ability to enter the leasing market.

Seeking better enforcement and inspection by the Canada Border Service Agency of potential stolen vehicle shipments leaving Canada's ports. Seeking a Parliamentary review of the Mandate of the Farm Credit Canada 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. 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. Amend the Select Luxury Tax Act to exempt all zero emission vehicles

Long term sustainable and targeted funding for urban transit in Canada.

Support Free and Fair Trade between Canada and the US. Support the continuation the Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement Oppose any amendment to the Copyright Act that would create a right to modify equipment in the area of diagnosis, maintenance and repair. Updating the Mobile Equipment and Machinery Depreciation Rates to be more in line with rates in the United States that encourage companies to acquire new, innovative and more environmentally friendly equipment. Supporting the Canadian Government in keeping Canada friendly to investments in important sectors, such as energy. Supporting for a continued national housing strategy that addresses housing shortages in cities across Canada. Supporting continued infrastructure investments, especially into transportation infrastructure and trade infrastructure. Removing obstacles that place unnecessary burdens and costs on importing and exporting equipment, parts and other supplies. Interested in the continued promotion of skills training and development of Canadians.

Implement the Scientific Research and Experimental Development (SR&ED policy updates outlined in the 2024 Fall Economic Statement to make the program more accessible, innovation-focused, and effective for process-based industries like chemistry. Make the Accelerated Capital Cost Allowance (ACCA) measure permanent to provide long-term capital certainty for investments.

Regulations affiliated with the Cannabis Act regarding the legalization of cannabis and regulatory amendments related to phytocannabinoids to allow CBD products to be sold as Natural Health Product Oppose amendments to the Food and Drugs Act to extend powers brought in under the 'ProtectCanadians from Unsafe Drugs Act (Vanessa’s Law)' to regulate natural health products. Natural Health Products Regulations – advocacy for fair and consistent interpretation by the regulator. Ensuring plain Language Labeling under the self-care products framework is fair. Advocacy against allowing personal importation of natural health products. Amendments to the Food and Drugs Act – Ensure sensible rules for natural health products. Address prohibition on sampling of natural health products directly to the consumer. Implication of Health Canada’s proposed Consumer Health Products Framework. Consideration of the 53 recommendations made in 1998 by the Standing Committee on Health.

Ensuring Environment Canada Defends its science internationally in forums such as the Stockholm Convention

Working with the government to create a program to support industrial, commercial, and institutional buildings adoption of energy efficient equipment. Working with the government on a homeowner retrofit program to support Canadians acquiring energy efficient equipment. Engaging on right to repair policies to ensure that HVACR equipment continues to be properly and safely installed, repaired, and maintained. Development of the national occupational analysis with respect to the refrigeration and air conditioning trade Creation of an incentive for building owners to retrofit their properties with energy efficient equipment.

Ensure fair and sustainable treatment of patent and trademark agents, regulated by the College of Patent and Trademark Agents, including a potential government consultation on expanded scope of agent-client privilege, and legislative amendments to Patent Act and Trademarks Act.