james irving

Advancing discussions on programs and contracts tied to the development and support of future combat vessels. Funding to prepare the facility for construction of the future River Class Destroyer fleet and to support the ongoing maintenance of vessels. Interactions with Government officials regarding in-service support for Halifax Class Frigates. Input into the Federal Government's National Shipbuilding Procurement Strategy as it relates to Irving Shipbuilding being selected on October 19, 2011 to build the Combat Vessel work package.

Funding opportunities related to trade infrastructure (rail and marine) under the Trade Diversification Corridor Fund. Potential funding for community projects in Southern New Brunswick for which we would be a private sector partner. Interactions with Government Officials on issues related to Investment Tax Credits. Discussions with Federal Officials on tax measures related to investments in Short Line Railways in Canada. Discussions with Federal Officials regarding defence supply chain opportunities in Canada and the development of a defence-specific industrial strategy. Interactions with Federal Officials regarding Federal programs to accelerate the building of new homes in Canada, including Build Canada Homes. Discussions with Federal Officials regarding Canada's retaliatory tariffs in response to U.S. tariffs on Canadian goods. Potential funding for Spruce Budworm research and response in Atlantic Canada. Meetings with Federal officials regarding support for Canadian private forest owners initiatives related to small forest owners’ silviculture and conservation programs. Sporadic interactions with local Member of Parliament regarding immigration applications. Softwood Lumber Agreement with the United States with regard to Maritime exemption for duties. Interactions with Federal officials regarding the Government's plan to plant 2 Billion trees by 2030. Interactions with Federal officials regarding potential funding for rural housing. Input into the Federal Government's National Shipbuilding Procurement Strategy as it relates to Irving Shipbuilding being selected on October 19, 2011 to build the Combat Vessel work package. Input into potential change to pulp and paper effluent regulation. Discussions with Government Officials with respect to European Union Deforestation Regulations. Discussions with Federal officials concerning carbon offsets and carbon fuel tax.