Aditi Naik

Discussion re: joint government/industry work on chemical and plastics in Canadian supply chains + development of joint consultation process. Discussion on policies and programs related to chemicals management, including the safe use, handling, and oversight of substances within the chemical and plastics industries, and their connection to sustainability and Responsible Care® practices. General introduction to the chemistry and plastics industries and their role in Canada’s economy and sustainability objectives. Advocating for CIAC’s pre-budget recommendations to strengthen investment attraction, advance climate policy, and improve plastics sector competitiveness. Addressed the impacts of rail labour disruptions on supply chain efficiency and overall industry performance. Environment, Health, and Industry policies related to plastics, in terms of providing input on the development and implementation of the Federal Plastics Registry and Recycled Content Requirement. Engaging on Canada’s participation in the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee (INC) process on a global treaty to address plastic pollution, including impacts on the marine environment. International Trade Issues associated with cross border trade between Canada and the USA. This includes negotiations with the USA on the implementation of the Canada, US, Mexico Agreement (CUSMA) and other trade agreements. Impact of US Tariffs on Canadian industry. Communicating with public office holders to promote the industry cluster in Sarnia-Lambton and its long term sustainability Accelerated Capital Cost Allowance Program: making it permanent or extending it to align with Canada’s ITCs for emissions reduction. Water policy in terms of providing input on the impact of chemical manufacturing operations and the substances used/produced by the industry Transportation of Dangerous Goods Act: providing input related to the Transportation Code contained in the chemical industry's Responsible Care® Ethic and the safe management of chemicals in transport Scientific Research and Experimental Development (SR&ED) Tax Credit: providing input on its applicability to research in the chemical industry Occupational Health and Safety Workplace Hazardous Material Information System (WHMIS) and Globally Harmonized System (GHS): input on the impact of the chemical industry within the context of the Responsible Care® Ethic Impact of Carbon Pricing or emission intensity criteria on industry. Environmental Policy: input on chemical manufacturing operations and the substances produced and used by the industry Energy Policy: greater federal/provincial alignment on energy policies and streamlined environmental assessments for energy projects. Economic and Fiscal Policy: input on federal financial and tax issues Competition Act: impact of federal policies on the competitiveness of the Canadian chemical and plastic industries; Bill C-59 and amendments to greenwashing provisions. Concerns regarding climate change policies: impact of carbon pricing and emissions criteria on the industry. Climate Change Policy: input on federal federal strategies and processes to address greenhouse gas emissions Clean Air Regulatory Framework and Comprehensive Air Management System: Impact on the chemical and plastic industries. Chemical Industry Statistics: Data related to the chemical and plastic industries. Canadian Environmental Protection Act (CEPA): Application to substances produced or used in the chemical and plastic industries. Canadian Environmental Assessment Act and Regulations: impact on assessments of projects in the chemical and plastic industries. Canada Transportation Act: provisions related to railways and impact on the Canadian chemical and the plastic industries. Bill S-5 An Act to Amend the Canadian Environmental Protection Act 1999, to make related amendments to the Food and Drugs Act and to repeal the Perfluorooctane Sulfonate Virtual Elimination Act (CEPA Modernization). Key areas: changes to the

Communicating with public office holders to promote the industry cluster in Sarnia-Lambton and its long term sustainability U.S.-Canada Regulatory Cooperation Council (the Council “provides a forum for stakeholders, including industry, consumers, and non-government organizations, to discuss regulatory barriers and identify opportunities for regulatory cooperation between the United States and Canada.) Matters relating to investment climate, circular economy, climate change, environmental stewardship and recycling. Implementation of federal single-use plastics regulations. Creation of a National Plastics Registry Bill S-5, An Act to amend the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999, to make related amendments to the Food and Drugs Act and to repeal the Perfluorooctane Sulfonate Virtual Elimination Act

Communicating with public office holders to promote the industry cluster in Sarnia-Lambton and its long term sustainability

Engaging with government regarding support opportunities for emission reduction technologies and economic development and growth through the Strategic Response Fund. Labour dispute impacts on fertilizer supply chains Input on rail transportation policy to support resilient domestic supply chains Input on policies to support competitive and reliable Canadian fertilizer manufacturing, agriculture and food security. Input on policies to support clean hydrogen and carbon capture and sequestration (CCS) investments including planned investment tax credits. Input on design and implementation of national Clean Fuel Standard regulations Development and implementation of climate policy including Canada's Healthy Environment, Healthy Economy plan, the Greenhouse Gas Pollutions Pricing Act and Output Based Pricing System