Matthew Gagne

Engagement regarding the National Building Code of Canada and included energy efficiency standards for construction and subsequent operation. Discussions with government on how to address housing affordability and the supply shortage. Explore advanced manufacturing and clean technology tax credits, grands and/or subsidies to support employment and growth

Discussions with government officials regarding the scope of the Home Energy Retrofit Initiative, as well as the EnerGuide hiring and training process and other green home programs as they become available. Discussions with government on how to address housing affordability and the supply shortage Discussions with government on reducing GHG emissions from the housing sector Discussions with government on addressing the shortage of skilled trade workers Engagement regarding the National Building Code of Canada and included energy efficiency standards for construction and subsequent operation

Discussions regarding reducing the costs of interprovincial transportation of steel products. Seeking funding from the Strategic Response Fund for capital improvements. Seeking funding from the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario for capital improvements.

Seeking federal financial assistance, incentives, and programs to enable strategic operational investments. Advocate to the federal government regarding Canada’s position in CUSMA-related discussions, negotiations, and implementation to ensure continued, predictable market access and to prevent measures that would increase costs for production inputs or finished products.