Rob LeForte

Supporting efforts to respond to American tariffs on steel products with Canadian industry supports. Advocating for the inclusion of Canadian steel amounts in new, publicly funded manufacturing projects.

Advancing conversations about infrastructure development to promote trade and economic growth in northern British Columbia

Advancing policies and programs that support mechanical contractors and mechanical trades for sector-wide benefit.

Transportation - long-term strategic transportation policy is required. International Trade - ensure that international trade agreements respect engineering services as a professional service, rather than a commodity. Infrastructure: The Association of Consulting Engineering Companies - Canada is advocating that a long-term sustainable infrastructure program be created to provide better value to taxpayers. In particular, funding for Infrastructure Canada and Public Works and Government Services Canada are of interest. Government Procurement - The Association of Consulting Engineering Companies - Canada is advocating that Treasury Board, government departments and agencies, change the policy by which it procures consulting engineering services. Use of Qualifications-Based Selection procurement policy is recommended. Economic Development - ACEC is looking to encourage government departments to develop infrastructure investment programs that will sustain and grow the expertise and capacity of the Canadian consulting engineering sector in order to make it more competitive and to provide long-term value to taxpayers. Budget - monitoring government infrastructure investment on behalf of ACEC members. This includes ongoing and new programs. Lobbying for a long-term and sustainable level of infrastructure funding that focuses on value term value rather than short term expenditures.

Advocating for a risk-based assessment of fluorinated chemistries in respect of the government's proposed Risk Management Approach for Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances, rather than a category-wide approach.

Promoting the important contributions of diagnostic medical sonographers to preventive medicine in Canada. Improving conditions for credential recognition and consistency for diagnostic medical sonographers in Canada.

Seeking funding to support community-led interventions and stigma-reducing work related to HIV/AIDS and Sexually Transmitted and Bloodbourne Infections.

Advancing infrastructure discussions around the repair and replacement of underground piping and the use of trenchless technologies to extend the lifespan of existing water and wastewater infrastructure.

Supporting PLEAC in advancing its goal to maintain federal funding of provincial public legal education organizations to deliver services in future budgets.

Promoting the value and contributions of the water quality industry to providing safe, clean drinking water in homes and industrial applications in communities throughout Canada. Advancing the discussion on training and credential recognition for certified professional water quality specialists.