Aaron Hall

Engage the Government of Canada in discussions related to funding opportunities to continue development of the Qikiqtarjuaq Deep Sea Port in Nunavut.

Commit to the acquisition of new icebreaker servicing capacity. Award contracts to 1) lease two icebreakers; 2) expand and increase refurbishment of a service port; and 3) acquire a new icebreaker.

Promotion de l'avancement de la cybersécurité dans les transports publiques. Advocating for the rail sector in relation to changes to clean technology investment tax credit. Recherche de financement via le programme de fonds stratégiques pour l'innovation (FSI) afin d'offrir des solutions ferroviaires innovantes. Establishment or modification of appropriate regulations regarding trade. Research and Development funding for advanced manufacturing and developing mobility low to zero carbon technologies. Infrastructure projects related to transit systems, including rolling stocks and signalling. Establishment or modification of appropriate regulations regarding public transportation.

Advocate for the development of a Canadian Sustainable Aviation Fuel industry.

Transportation - Work with the government to develop a national strategy for decarbonizing aviation via the use of sustainable aviation fuels (SAF). What kind of policies and regulations are needed to sustain and create a new market for SAF in Canada and to keep the aviation and aerospace sectors competitive in a net-zero future Financial - sustainable aviation fuels (SAF) will not proceed in Canada without a production incentive regime to support long term development of SAF in Canada. Asking the federal government to introduce positive incentives to support SAF development in Canada Climate - Change the clean fuel regulations to include sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) credits to enable production of SAF in Canada to achieve reductions in aviation emissions Climate - Asking the federal government to implement production incentives to enable the development of the sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) market in Canada by supporting the building of SAF plants in Canada.

Funding for facility expansion.

Aviation security policy as it applies to Toronto Pearson International Airport, including national security responsibilities and implementation of aviation security measures. Border enforcement and customs policies as they relate to Toronto Pearson International Airport, including passenger facilitation, digital border processing, data sharing, and related regulatory measures to improve passenger experience. Proposal related to the implementation of Arrivals Duty Free to permit the sale of duty free goods at Canadian airports to international travellers upon arrival. Engagement on planning for FIFA related to tourism, economic development, and opportunities to pilot programs at Toronto Pearson to improve passenger experience. National Airports Policy as it relates to Toronto Pearson International Airport, including governance, ground lease arrangements, capital funding access, and airport development within the Greater Toronto Area. Airport infrastructure development at Toronto Pearson International Airport, including planning, construction, zoning, and regulatory approvals related to major airport projects. International air policy and international relations affecting Toronto Pearson International Airport, including liberalization of air services and bilateral air service agreements.

Discuss investment in transportation infrastructure. Discussions regarding environmental, social and governance (ESG) factors impacting institutional investors, including disclosure standards, international commitments, and how climate-related risks and opportunities are incorporated into investment processes Providing perspectives from Canadian institutional investors concerning Government policies to create greater investible opportunities to improve productivity and growth in Canada’s economy and infrastructure. Private sector investment opportunities with respect to Build Canada Homes Discuss tax treatment for Local Distribution Companies (LDCs); section 147.2 (2) of the Income Tax Act (ITA), pertaining to excess surplus; and Regulation 8514 of the ITA, pertaining to related parties Discussions regarding the reissuance of the Real Return Bonds (RRB) program Discussions regarding Section 899 of the US government’s ‘One Big Beautiful Bill’ Discussions regarding clarity of the government’s greenwashing provisions

Raise awareness of Meetings Mean Business Canada and its ongoing work. Discuss policies and programs relating to tourism funding.? Discuss policies and programs relating to removing barriers to travel as it relates to travel permits and other regulation.

Seek to strengthen and accelerate transportation-focused government research investment by creating or adapting programs encouraging technology development for security, emissions reduction, and other rail technologies including for safety. Seek to develop infrastructure support program for shortline railways. Provide an essential link between federal regulators and RAC members, and work collaboratively with departments and agencies to provide government with input on the feasibility and impact of regulatory policies. Legislative changes pertaining to the Canada Transportation Act, Railway Safety Act, Transportation of Dangerous Goods Act, and other railway-related proposals, bills, or resolutions. Issues affecting railway safety, operations, and investments. Encourage trade-enabling, safety-related, and other railway funding support through existing and/or new programs or policies. Discussions related to passenger bill of rights. Discussions related to Enhanced Train Control. Discussions related to broadband communications for critical infrastructure operators. Critical infrastructure protection and cybersecurity. Canada-U.S. policy and regulatory alignment. Anti-replacement workers legislation and other labour matters affecting railways.