Kayla McBride

The impact that tariffs could have on Ciena’s Canadian Operation as it relates to the importation of necessary products and supply chain disruptions. Seeking to raise awareness about Ciena’s optical and routing systems, services, and automation software and discuss how Ciena’s services can support long-term innovation. In addition to seeking clarity about current policy direction, the goal is to convey Ciena’s priorities regarding investments in innovation and research.

Discussions concerning tariffs, exports and imports, market access and competitiveness regarding potential US tariffs and Canada's retaliatory tariffs and the review and renegotiation of the Canada-US-Mexico Agreement

Monitor and engage on developments that could impact the apparel industry and e-retailers like: Consumer protection, competition, and privacy Environmental policies like: net-zero targets, textile waste, and plastic packaging Monitor any customs and trade regulatory amendments that could impact SHEIN’s operations in Canada. Including: Customs Accounting and Revenue Management (CARM): Monitoring the development of the CARM program and potential impact on their supply chain. Valuation for Duty Regulations: Monitor and engage on the impact of regulations on SHEIN’s business. Monitor and engage on legislation about supply chain labour that has yet to be introduced and educate on the robust measures already in place to address concerns. Introduce SHEIN to public officeholders and educate them on its economic impact on Canada, including current operations, employees, and future plans.

Seeking funding from the Strategic Innovation Fund for the investment in increased manufacturing capabiltiies. Seeking potential funding opportunities across the Government of Canada to support green manufacturing in southern Ontario Meeting and communications related to the government's tariffs on imported steel and aluminum products from the United States and the associated tariff relief framework.

The retaliatory tariffs that Canada placed on US exports of goods such as motorcycles and how it can receive relief and support for its sales and dealers across Canada.