Jean Michel Laurin

Ensuring a consistent, national approach to inspection of processing plants and regulatory compliance by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency. Federal Food Security Immigration Stream: the Dairy Processors Association of Canada is advocating for a dedicated program for food processors employing foreign nationals who arrive to fill permanent, year-round positions and who have the intention of becoming permanent Canadian residents. Proposed Regulatory Framework for Recycled content and labelling rules for plastics. Proposed policy on Restricting food advertising primarily directed at children. Notice of intent regarding the Minister of Health’s intention to publish marketing authorizations to permit vitamin D fortification of yogurt and kefir and expand the eligibility for the dairy-related exemption from the front-of-package nutrition labelling requirement. Mitigating the impact of current and future trade agreements on the Canadian dairy processing sector, including the Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement (CUSMA), the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) and the Comprehensive and Progressive Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP). Measures to stabilize food prices including the establishment of a Grocery Task Force and a food data hub, and additional initiatives being contemplated by the government. Development and adoption of a Grocery Code of Conduct by industry. Components of Health Canada’s Healthy Eating Strategy. Canada’s trade policy and Tariff Rate Quota allocation and administration regarding dairy products. Bill C-252 – An Act to amend the Food and Drugs Act (prohibition of food and beverage marketing directed at children)

Engage with the federal government on matters related to international trade, tariff and trade remedies legislation and policy. Engage to identify potential grants or programs which could support Compagnie Alpek Polyester Canada's priorities in advancing a circular Polyethylene terephthalate (PET) economy in Canada Advocate for effective policies & regulations in regards to the Government of Canada's objectives to implement a single-use plastics ban and advancing a circular Polyethylene terephthalate (PET) economy in Canada.

Effectuer des démarches pour promouvoir le cloud souverain et l'offre de l'entreprise en matière d'intelligence artificielle (IA), présenter son rôle-clé dans le secteur des technologies de l'information, et sensibiliser aux enjeux, retombées et innovations développées au Canada.

Ongoing discussions with federal officials regarding Canada-US bilateral trade of construction, forestry, mining and agriculture equipment under the terms of the Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement (CUSMA). Amendments to the Copyright Act and Regulations which may affect the service and operation of agriculture and construction equipment. Amendments to the Income Tax Act and Regulations which may affect agriculture and the tax treatment of capital expenditures on equipment. Regulations, directives, and policies developed in regard to the off-road equipment sector. Regulations, directives and policies developed under the Pest Control Products Act in regard to equipment and potential operator exposure. Discussions with officials regarding labour training opportunities for skilled workforce in the agriculture and construction equipment sectors.

Engagement with federal officials regarding trade policy and tariff measures, including surtax orders enacted under the Customs Tariff Act.

Advocating for sustained federal funding to support investments in public infrastructure. Advocating for emergency management and disaster mitigation support, and advocacy on the Public Safety Broadband Network.

Discussions with officials regarding regulations, policies, and programs impacting the cold storage industry.