Alexandre Lefebvre

Interaction with the Government of Canada officials on matters related to general agriculture policy including competitiveness, innovation, sustainability and economic growth in the agri-food sector Interaction with Government of Canada officials in regard to consultations to implement Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals as per Hazardous Products Act. Interaction with Government of Canada officials in regard to certification, modification and approval of BASF Agricultural Solution’s portfolio, including pesticides, herbicides and other agricultural chemicals, under the Fertilizers Act and the Feeds Act and Feeds Regulations. Interactions with Government of Canada officials in regard to the Seed Regulatory Modernization initiative.

Support for new research and campus infrastructure. Increased funding and program design for various programs administered by Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC), Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC), and Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR). Funding or support with respect to international development cooperation (student and academic mobility, internships, research collaboration, exchanges, technical assistance). Discussions regarding possible research and development initiatives for, and investments in, partnerships with the University of Calgary. Discussions concerning potential research and development initiatives and investments related to clean energy, environmental research and climate change policy. Discussions about policy implementation regarding the academic visa process in support of international faculty recruitment with respect to changes to the Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations. Budget bills in support of federal funding for post-secondary education, research, innovation, science and technology.