Kate Mah

Discussion around the Fisheries Act and associated regulations and policies; particular discussion around impacts and interactions with irrigation operations and infrastructure in Alberta. Engagement with the federal government regarding the review and approval process for agricultural products falling under the jurisdiction of the Pest Management Regulatory Agency. Discussions with government regarding irrigation, water management, climate risk adaptation and infrastructure Consultation with government officials regarding mitigation and preventative measures of aquatic invasive species

Raise awareness and profile of ADM and its operations among public office holders, including the company’s contribution to Canada’s agri-processing and manufacturing industry, agricultural trade, transportation and supply chain, and associated innovation, research and development. Discuss current and future policies, programs and regulations that effect agricultural trade and economic growth, as well as associated impacts on food security, supply chain logistics, transportation, and employment and labour development. Identify partnership opportunities and/or support in the form of grants, contributions, or other financial benefits to maintain and/or expand operations in Canada. Discuss the review of the Canada Grain Act (RSC, 1985, c. G-10) and work with government officials on its modernization. Discuss the Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement and its impacts on agricultural trade, economic development, and domestic and international supply chains.

Discussions with government officials about ways to reduce transportation sector emissions, promoting the use of ethanol in Canada while providing technical expertise on fleet compatibility. Continue discussion with government officials to provide input on the implementation of the Clean Fuel Regulations based on the successes and challenges confronted by similar programs in the US at the state level.

Work with the federal government to promote stable trade relations and regulatory harmonization between Canada and the United States on the Great Lakes and St. Lawrence, including on the classification of vessels, ballast water regulations, and other measures impacting short-sea shipping over shared waters. Encourage the federal government to implement measures to promote interprovincial trade and the harmonization of regulations regarding maritime transportation between the provinces. Working with Transport Canada and Global Affairs Canada to ensure that regulations around water treatments affecting operations of the Canadian fleets, who are sharing trade routes with USA fleets, are harmonized with the USA regulatory body to maintain Canada's competitive on the market. Work with Transport Canada, Employment and Social Development Canada, and Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada to ensure seafarer skill development and credential recognition programs effectively support the Canadian marine shipping industry address critical labour market needs. Work with Transport Canada, Environment and Climate Change Canada and Finance Canada to ensure effective application of the Net Zero Accelerator measures as defined in Budget 2021 in section 5.1, in particular aiming at the creation of a decarbonization system Canada's own marine industry that relies on the use of renewable fuels, including biodiesel. Work with the Canada Revenue Agency and other responsible departments to define and apply the provisions of the Greenhouse Gas Pollution Pricing Act (SC 2018, c. 12, s. 186) to maritime sector, and to recognize the distinct character of maritime transport in the application of the law. Obtain authorizations, under the Canada Shipping Act, 2001, to develop, test and apply new technologies aimed at reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in the maritime transport sector.

Waste management regulations, particularly in relation to landfill gas collection requirements The Clean Fuels Regulation developed under the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, and ensuring biogas and Renewable Natural Gas can be successful credit generators The Canadian Biogas Association advocates for support to biogas projects and infrastructure, including that led by the agricultural sector, the municipal sector, the waste sector and the private sector. Tax regulations as it pertains to exemptions, eligibility, and design of tax treatment for non-fossil clean fuel production and use Strategies, programs and policies that relate to organic waste and landfill management in the municipal and waste sectors Strategies, programs and policies that relate to agricultural waste management, anaerobic digestion, digestate standards and management, and soil health Renewable gas blending requirements for Canada under the Canadian Environmental Protection Act Participating in broad policy discussion with respect to funding energy technology innovation Greenhouse gas pollution pricing and the output based pricing system, and how scheduled increases in pricing impacts the competitiveness and development of biogas, renewable natural gas, renewable electricity and renewable vehicle fuels Government policies that address the procurement and use of biogas, renewable natural gas, renewable electricity, renewable heat, renewable vehicle fuel as forms of low-carbon alternative energy sources for use within government buildings and fleets. Federal carbon offsets protocols and how they can successfully drive more production of landfill gas and agricultural biogas Federal Budget - The CBA is pursuing a variety of program and funding support that will scale up the adoption of biogas and Renewable Natural Gas across Canada. Advocating for the use of cleaner transportation fuels and for policies and standards that support the use of Renewable Natural Gas as a proven low-carbon transportation fuel Advocating for policies and programs that can support biogas and renewable natural gas development in the agricultural, municipal and waste sectors Advancing policies and programs that increase biogas and renewable natural gas adoption by end-consumers in Canada

Looking for partnership and/or support to build a renewable diesel refinery in Saskatchewan. Discussion around policies or programs that will support the development of the clean fuels industry in Canada, including renewable diesel and sustainable aviation fuel. Discussing the Clean Fuel Regulations with government to help grow Canada’s clean fuels industry through renewable diesel.

Supporting the Canadian Federal Government in the design of EV-supportive programs including the Federal Clean Fuel Standard Discussions regarding government procurement requirements and specifications related to EV charging stations. Discussions aimed at encouraging technology transfer and increasing production capacity. Discussions aimed at developing current and further programs to support the installation of new EV charging infrastructure. Discussions about the importance for government to pursue free trade and lowering trade barriers with key markets.