Jack Baker

Canada Marine Act, with respect to governance, operational authorities, efficiency, and modernization of Canada Port Authorities and the Great Lakes–St. Lawrence Seaway system. Federal infrastructure and trade corridor programs, including the National Trade Corridors Fund and related supply chain resilience initiatives, with respect to funding eligibility, modernization of marine infrastructure, and support for Canada’s marine transportation system. Marine Navigation Services Fees and related federal cost recovery frameworks, including Treasury Board policies governing user fees and service standards, with respect to fee levels, methodologies, and economic impacts on the marine transportation sector. Federal climate, emissions reduction, and clean transportation initiatives affecting marine shipping, including the EcoFreight Program and Ballast Water Regulations under the Canada Shipping Act, 2001, with respect to aquatic invasive species management and marine decarbonization measures. Canada Labour Code and related federal labour policies, with respect to collective bargaining frameworks, labour market flexibility, and operational impacts on the marine shipping sector. Pilotage Act and associated regulations, including the Atlantic, Laurentian, Great Lakes and Pacific Pilotage Authority Regulations and the General Pilotage Regulations, with respect to tariff setting, compulsory pilotage areas, certification requirements, and service standards affecting marine transportation efficiency and competitiveness. Immigration and Refugee Protection Act and related federal labour mobility and workforce development programs, with respect to access to skilled marine transportation workers and work permit frameworks.

The Online Streaming Act (formerly Bill C-11). Process and schedule for the CRTC consultations, concerns about unintended consequences of the Act, proposed amendments to the Act and issues surrounding Minister’s Direction to the CRTC pursuant to the Act. Engaging public office holders to understand Canada’s emerging policy approach to artificial intelligence, copyright, and the creation and use of digital replicas in music.

Exploring opportunities related to interprovincial bus travel, including the expansion of affordable low-carbon mobility options and improved connectivity for underserved communities. Highlighting the importance of modernizing the federal Motor Vehicle Transport Act to enable a more integrated and efficient national transportation framework.

Seeking funding to allow for the promotion of the Trail to Canadians and visitors. Seeking funding to maintain and improve The Great Trail. Continued access for the Trail through national parks. Contributing to the development of a National Trails Strategy.

Tobacco labeling in respect of plain packaging, trade-marks, health warnings, constituent reporting and labeling of same for smokeless tobacco products. Tobacco excise tax stamping requirements for smokeless tobacco products under the Excise Act, 2001 and related proposals and/or requirements to change or modify tax stamp requirements for smokeless tobacco. Tobacco taxation in respect of the Excise Act and manufactured tobacco taxes. Tobacco flavours and/or flavouring in respect of legislative or regulatory proposals, bills, or resolutions under or related to the Tobacco Act and smokeless tobacco products.

Matters related to carbon pricing and funding for transit, municipal fleets and infrastructure and ports infrastructure. Funding to support alternative fuel vehicle delivery. Policy support for gaseous fuel vehicles. Matters related to gaseous fuels as a source of energy and in the use of vehicles in Canada Matters related to taxation of vehicle fuel and matters related to federal funding to government departments and other federal agencies supporting use of gaseous fuel vehicles. Including the excise tax on fuel and carbon pricing Matters related to enhancing support for use of gaseous fuel vehicles in federal-provincial infrastructure, transit and other related agreements and funding programs. Matters related to regulation of vehicles, including related regulations and policies that impact the operation of vehicles in Canada. Specific policies and regulations that support the use of gaseous fuels as a vehicle fuel in Canada. Including Marine Vessel Regulations, the Locomotive Regulations, and on road vehicle regulations Matters related to environmental policy and specifically related to vehicle emissions. Including the proposed Clean Fuel Standard and various Engine Emissions Regulations Policies and regulations that support gaseous fuel vehicle use in Canada Matters related to supporting ongoing development of gaseous fuel vehicle technologies in Canada, including research and development, testing and deployment. Matters and legislative proposals that will encourage research and development related to gaseous fueled vehicle use in Canada. Matters related to creating a policy framework that encourages federal fleets to use gaseous fuel vehicles