Sheamus Murphy

Engagement with government officials to seek funding or tax relief measures for net zero building material manufacturing, in support of Canada's forestry sector and housing supply chain.

Discuss apprenticeship training, skills development, and digital credentials for the Canadian Armed Forces Discuss labour mobility in Canada with the introduction of a National Skills Passport Discuss the impact of artificial intelligence on the Canadian job market and opportunities for reskilling. Expand access to reliable, secure English language testing options for immigration, citizenship and foreign student admission to Canada.

Engage government regarding proposed amendments to the Bank Act, Canada Deposit Insurance Corporation Act, and the Financial Consumer Agency of Canada Act regarding auto leasing. Engage the federal government regarding Canada Revenue Agency guidance and the Taxpayer Bill of Rights. Expansion of the prototype vehicle donation regulations under the Motor Vehicle Safety Act to include hospital clinics. Zero emission vehicle refueling infrastructure, ensuring the inclusion of hydrogen infrastructure in the plan. The United States-Canada-Mexico Agreement (USMCA) in principle as it relates to the auto industry. The sale of zero emission vehicles as it relates to the governments policies or programs towards achieving the goals of 10% of new vehicles sales by 2025, 30% by 2030 and 100% by 2040. The Canadian Environmental Protection Act as it relates to various regulations and policies regarding the Passenger Vehicle and Light Truck Greenhouse Gas Emissions related to fleet average greenhouse gas emission standards for vehicle Model Year 2017 – 2025 and beyond, testing procedures and credit system. The Canadian Environmental Protection Act as it relates to various regulations and policies regarding the On-Road Vehicle and Emissions Regulations, related to light duty vehicle fleet average emissions standards, certification and reporting requirements. Public Safety with respect to the illegal export of stolen vehicles through Canadian Ports. Natural Resources Canada’s Fuel Consumption Guide as it deals with Fuel consumption used to generate the Natural Resources Canada’s Fuel Consumption Guide. Incentives for Zero-Emission Vehicles (iZEV) Program eligibility for carsharing to allow weekly rentals. Governments policies or programs targeting 50% of new vehicles sold by 2030 and 100% of new passenger vehicles sold by 2035 to be zero emission. Federal Budget policies as it relates to implementation of consumer and business incentives for electrified light duty passenger vehicles. Engage with government on policies, programs and any regulatory responses to address auto theft. Engagement with government officials on disruptions to business, health & safety requirements, and opportunities to help with the COVID-19 pandemic. Electric Vehicle & Alternative Vehicle Infrastructure Deployment Initiative: specifically distribution of funding to hydrogen fuelling infrastructure. Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety Act as it relates to various technical safety standards and ministerial authority to recall. Canada/Trans Pacific Partnership (TPP) free-trade agreement in principle as it relates to the auto industry. Canada/Korea free-trade agreement as it relates to auto industry. Canada/Japan potential free-trade agreement as it relates to the auto industry. Canada/EU free-trade agreement in principle as it relates to the auto industry.

In support of the federal government's climate change objectives, seek expansion of the Low Carbon Cities Canada initiative to invest in urban greenhouse gas reduction projects focused on buildings, transportation and waste in major Canadian cities. Engage the government on the benefits of virtual audits for retrofits aimed at low-income households.

Discussions regarding the review of the US Canada Mexico Agreement (USMCA). Discussions regarding the North American trade in biofuels, and the competitiveness of Canadian biofuels producers. Transportation of Dangerous Goods (Land) related to proposed changes to TDG regulations and the impacts of Protective Direction No. 39 on the competitiveness of the oil and gas sector. The Canada Shipping Act with respect to safe marine transportation. Technological innovation related to potential enhancement of Canada's research and innovation policy. This may include but is not limited to discussions regarding new or existing government programs supporting innovation and research in developing energy and cleaner energy (Clean Growth Program, Low Carbon Economy Challenge, Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund, etc.). Species at Risk Act with regards to conservation initiatives to protect species and habitat. Providing industry feedback on Impact Assessment Act relating to how Canada will assess major projects going forward, including the Project List, information requirements, time management regulations and the approach to assessment. Petroleum Research - Participating in meetings with government to collaborate with industry peers on research of benefit to industry and government in Newfoundland. Marine safety and spill response management and discussions around West Coast tanker moratorium. Major Projects Management Office as they relate to their coordinating role in improving efficiency and overseeing major oil and gas projects. Implementation of the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples. Impact Assessment Act, the Canadian Energy Regulator Act, and the Navigation Protection Act, as they relate to cumulative effects assessments, environmental aspects of major oil and gas projects, and upstream greenhouse gas emissions and impacts on project assessments as well as discussions related to the implementation of environmental assessment processes. Greenhouse Gas Offshore Program - discussions with government regarding the development of potential greenhouse gas program related to offshore activities. Federal Real Property Act regarding resource exploration and drilling activity in a specific development area. Extractive Sector Transparency Measures Act implementation of the mandatory reporting standards for the extractive sector. Exploring potential partnership with Federal Government in delivering 2B Trees Program. Ensure that labour disruptions do not prevent the transportation of goods by rail. Ensure continued access to critical parts so that supply chain disruptions do not impact operations. Engage government and parliament regarding Bill C-59's proposed amendments to the Competition Act, to ensure that legitimate environmental targets are not subject to deceptive marketing claims. Discussions with Senators regarding Bill S-243, the Climate Aligned Financing Act, and its impact on Canada’s energy sector. Discussions with Government regarding environmental, social, and governance (ESG) definitions and reporting requirements, and the Federal Government's support for innovation and technology development initiatives. Discussions with Government on policy levers to support development of CCUS, methane and other emission reduction technologies. Discussions related to the development and implementation of programs for communications and public outreach for the oil sands. Discussions regarding trade and infrastructure policies to support access to new and existing markets for Canadian energy products. Topics include (but are not limited to) crude by rail, pipeline nomination practices, partial upgrading as they may effect the Canadian energy market. Discussions regarding the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) to ensure no new barriers to the movement of hydrocarbons in North America are implemented. Discussions regarding the Government of Canada's Intellectual Property (IP) Strategy with the goal of ensuring Canad

Engage officials regarding the Agreement in Principle with Alberta with respect to methane modelling and reduction. Engage government officials regarding the Energy Innovation Program and Artificial Intelligence for Canadian Energy Innovation Expansion and outsourcing of the Strategic Energy Management for Industry program to help industry in multiple provinces achieve greater energy efficiency. Discussions with government regarding the need for the Energy Star Portfolio Manager program to improve energy efficiency benchmarking across building portfolios.

Ensure that CMHC mortgage loan insurance products are accessible to purchasers of traditional homes on leased land. Extend GST/HST rebate policies to land lease housing. Explore opportunities to ensure that all major consumer financial institutions (banks, credit unions) offer products accessing the CMHC Chattel Loan Insurance Program (CLIP) for homeowner purchases of traditional mobile homes. Expand access to Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation acquisition financing for land lease and manufactured home communities, consistent with financing available for multi-residential rental properties. Engage with government to educate about land lease and ensure that it is included in relevant housing policy and programs

Engaging with government officials regarding the commercialization of SFL Missions' leading edge small satellite technology

Support the need for government-to-government engagement to underpin the need for a rules-based investment climate. Issues affecting the manufacturing industry, including innovation and infrastructure requirements of the future. Trade agreement negotiation and policies/regulations/tariffs related to import/exports to support the manufacturing and design sector. Policies and programs that concern international trade and investment opportunities. Engagement with Global Affairs Canada political staff and officials regarding international tax treaties. Infrastructure considerations for Canada's AI compute and data centre needs.

Discuss changes to take home naloxone program. Engage government regarding the need for sustainable manufacturing, procurement and stockpiling of medical countermeasures used to diagnose, prevent, or treat diseases related to chemical, biological, radiological, or nuclear threats. Engage Health and National Defence concerning Emergent's Winnipeg facility for the production of medical countermeasures. Engage National Defence, Health, and Global Affairs Canada on national readiness in response to emerging global health threats. To work with government to make NARCAN® (Naloxone HCI) Nasal Spray more widely available across Canada to facilitate immediate treatment to individuals suffering from opioid overdose. Seek funding support from the Strategic Innovation Fund to expand Emergent's Winnipeg facility. Eligibility for Scientific Research and Experimental Development tax incentives.

Clean Fuels Fund support for renewable natural gas production from organic waste.

Seek funding and support for pilot projects making anti-infective medications available to equity seeking populations, helping to combat AMR. Engage with government to strengthen the Priority Review of Drug Submissions process. The Government of Ontario has passed legislation requiring the public disclosure of payments made to Health Care Providers and Health Care Organizations by the broader health care industry, including pharmaceutical companies, generic manufacturers, and medical device companies. GlaxoSmithKline seeks to advocate for a national approach to disclosure through either the support of similar provincial initiatives, coordinated action through the Federal / Provincial and Territorial meetings of the Ministers of Health, and / or the establishment of national requirements. Sharing information with government and Members of Parliament on different models for national pharmacare, specifically as it relates to access to medicines. Renewal of national vaccine strategy to close gaps in vaccination coverage for Canadians, especially among seniors. Reforms to the Patented Medicines Review Board (PMPRB), whose guidelines seek to ensure a balance between the prices set by manufacturers for patented medicines sold in Canada and the maintenance of an attractive environment for pharmaceutical research and development. Specifically with regard to ensuring that any actions and proposed changes by the PMPRB do not negatively impact access to patented medicines in Canada. Raise awareness regarding the potential risks to drug and vaccine supply for Canadian patients arising from new U.S. state-level reimportation legislation. Participation in consultations regarding the Digital Charter and the federal government's plans to overhaul Canada's privacy regime, to enable the use of anonymized health data for new medication research and development. Input on the work of the Advisory Committee on the Implementation of National Pharmacare, specifically as it relates to access to medicines. Ensure the National Advisory Committee on Immunization has sufficient resources to undertake timely reviews of new vaccines that are made available to the Canadian marketplace. Engaging Health Canada on the Self-Care Products Initiative as it pertains to plain language labelling and a risk-based approach to regulatory oversight for non prescription drugs. Engage the government regarding the need for clear and efficient procurement processes for COVID-19 medical countermeasures, including COVID-19 therapeutics, to ensure access for Canadians. Engage government officials regarding domestic manufacturing of seasonal and pandemic flu vaccine. Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) - Identification of the need for a multi-sectoral stakeholder working group to pursue joint goals under a Pan-Canadian AMR strategy and to strengthen Canada's end-to-end research capacity in AMR.

Change to Canada Post's Consumers' Choice program, which is harming community newspapers. Regulations concerning the implementation of Bill C-18, "An Act respecting online communications platforms that make news content available to persons in Canada" Fairness in federal advertising expenditures and placement. Copyright Act, with respect to copyrights and remuneration rights for news media organizations. Anti?competitive business practices related to online search, search advertising and display advertising services in Canada. Abuse of dominance in online search and blocking Canadian user access to trusted news sources.

Engage the Department of National Defence on upskilling and retraining of personnel. Align new post-graduate work permit restrictions to provincial labour market needs, and ensure that colleges have sufficient lead time to put new credit programs in place to provide the training required. Work with Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada to discuss international student visa processing times and the need to expand the Student Direct Stream. Engage with government officials regarding skills training opportunities under the Skills for Success, Sectoral Workplace Solutions, and Just Transition programs. Engage Innovation, Science, and Industry Canada and PrairiesCAN to expand the AI Pathways Partnership project to develop capacity at NorQuest for learning surrounding AI and upskill learners. Engage in discussions regarding health human resources to identify opportunities to expand training and employment for Indigenous and newcomers health care providers. Engage Indigenous Services Canada in discussions regarding funding opportunities for Indigenous students in Alberta seeking academic upgrading. Engage Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada to expand the Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada (LINC) program. Encourage flexibility in learning modalities to qualify for post-graduation work permits. Access federal funding for newcomer settlement services.

Discussions relating to proposed US regulations impacting the trade in renewable fuels. Pursuing funding from the Strategic Innovation Fund for a proposed renewable natural gas project. Pursuing funding from the Clean Fuels Fund for a proposed renewable natural gas project. Discussions with government regarding the technical feasibility study for the search of the Prairie Green landfill.