Lee Boswell

UA seeks to engage the federal government in order to highlight the high standards of its members and to advocate for unionized labour requirements within federal infrastructure projects. UA Local 46 seeks to engage the federal government in order to advocate for new tax deductions that allow a Welder, Steamfitter, or Plumber to write off expenses incurred when travelling for their job.

Tobacco and Vaping Products Act with regards to the classification of tobacco and vaping products, product regulation, packaging and labeling. Schedule 1 of the Excise Act 2001 (Sections 42, 43.1 and 58.2, subsections 216(2) and (3), and section 240) under the Rate of Duty on Tobacco Products Excise Act, 2001 -with regard to tobacco and vaping duties, stamps or collection. Customs Act/Customs Tariff - with regard to customs duties on tobacco and vaping products. We are calling for stronger recognition of the harm caused by the illegal tobacco trade, so Canadian taxpayers can recover lost revenue. We also support tax advocacy to help prevent price shocks that push consumers toward illegal cigarettes.

Advocacy for funding to support new redevelopment project of current facility.

Communicating with the Government of Canada about broadcasting policy, including the governing of online content. Communicating with the Government of Canada about Bill C-18, An Act respecting online communications platforms that make news content available to persons in Canada, as it relates to obligations and opportunities Communicating with the Government of Canada about Bill C-11, An Act to amend the Broadcasting Act and to make related and consequential amendments to other Acts, as it relates to online content.