Amy Goon

The application of regulations under the Canadian Net-Zero Emissions Accountability Act, Greenhouse Gas Pollution Pricing Act, Canadian Environmental Assessment Act, Fisheries Act, Species at Risk Act, National Energy Board Act, and Canadian Environmental Protection Act. Tax incentives for clean energy sectors. Phasing out tax preferences for fossil fuel sector. Future federal greenhouse gas regulations. Federal support for clean energy, electricity, energy efficiency, building retrofits, sustainable transportation, carbon sequestration and/or removal, and sustainable jobs.

Policy, programs and capacity needed for environmental improvements, as part of the federal budget process. Policy, programs and capacity with respect to improving health for all people in Canada and addressing climate change. Policies, programs and capacity needed for implementation of the National Adaptation Strategy Policies, programs and capacity for implementation of the Environmental Justice Strategy The Canadian Environmental Protection Act, with respect to improving health and wellbeing for all people in Canada including those most vulnerable Legislation proposal and regulations (eg to the Competition Act, Canadian Environmental Protection Act, Canadian Code of Advertising Standards, etc) to restrict/ban advertising of fossil fuels.

Advocating to prevent the proposed weakening of robust environmental impact assessment processes, species at-risk legislation, meaningful fisheries and habitat protections, and other environmental regulations and policies as outlined in the "Getting Major Projects Built in Canada" discussion paper” Advocating to amend provisions related to changes to the Pest Control Product Act in the Spring Economic Update 2026 Implementation Act (Bill C-30) and the Budget 2025 Implementation Act, No. 2 (Bill C-31) to ensure adequate protection of the environment and health. Advocating for the effective implementation of the National Strategy Respecting Environmental Racism and Environmental Justice Act (Bill C-226), including through the development of the national strategy on environmental racism and environmental justice Advocating against the expansion of oil and gas production which increases greenhouse gas emissions including via opposing a new oil pipeline to the west coast; new subsidies to enable more production of oil and gas; as well as the weakening of climate and environmental laws and regulations such as the Oil Tanker Moratorium Act, Clean Electricity Regulations, and Methane regulations. Advocating to protect and maintain the greenwashing provisions contained in the Competition Act Advocating to maintain or increase funding of federal environmental and health programs related to issues including the Enhanced Nature Legacy Fund, Chemicals Management Plan or climate emissions reduction programs Advocating for the implementation and enforcement of the Coal Regulations under the Canadian Environmental Protection Act. Advocating to oppose proposed legislative amendments to change the Pest Control Product Act to remove cyclical pesticide re-evaluations as stated in the 2025 federal budget Advocating for amending Bill C-5, An Act to enact the Free Trade and Labour Mobility in Canada Act and the Building Canada Act Advocacy for the addition of per-and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) class to schedule 1 of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act and risk management measures. Advocating for the phase out of open net fish farm technologies. Advocating for the implementation of the National Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plans. Advocating for federal policies and laws to halt and reverse the biodiversity crisis and to meet Canada’s commitments under the Global Biodiversity Framework. Meetings and advocacy with respect to the federal protected areas strategy and policies and Indigenous Protected and Conserved Areas. Advocating for the assessment, listing, risk management and regulation of substances under the Canadian Enviromental Protection Act. Meetings and Advocacy related to government laws, policies and programs regarding critical minerals and mining. Obtaining recognition of constitutionally-protected environmental rights, including the codification of these rights through the proposed Canadian Environmental Bill of Rights; Advocating to strengthen the Canadian Environmental Protection Act (CEPA) regulations and policies Advocating for regulating plastics under the Canadian Environmental Protection Act. Advocating for the implementation of the changes made to the Canadian Environmental Protection Act with passage of Bill S-5. Advocating for the adoption of recommendations provided by the Green Budget Coalition in the federal government's budget or budget bill. Statutory review of the Pest Control Products Act, engagement on Pest Control Products regulatory transformation, renewal and cancellation policy. Statutory review of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act and amendments to other toxics law policies and/or regulations including the Pest Control Products Act and the Consumer Product Safety Act. Implementing the Fisheries Act to better protect fish, fish habitat and water flows. Implementation of the Species at Risk Act in a manner that ensures protection of species-at-risk. Implementation of the Impact Assessment Act i

Preparation for the 17th meeting of the Conference of the Parties (COP17) to the Convention on Biological Diversity in Yerevan. Upholding federal commitments to Porcupine Caribou Herd/Arctic National Wildlife Refuge Implementation Strategy for the New Nature Program Co-operation Agreement on Environmental and Impact Assessment between Alberta and Canada Inventaire annuel des émissions de gaz à effet de serre / Annual greenhouse gas emissions inventory Canada Alberta MOU, potential amendments or exemptions to the oil tanker ban on BC's Coast Bill C-5 implementation-Building Canada Act Legislation. Advocating for the inclusion of nature considerations along with climate change impacts in the implementation of the act. Advocating for Ministers to consider the impacts on wildlife and their habitat as one of the conditions for approval. Standing Committee on Fisheries and Oceans Agenda. Engaging in discuss regarding Marine Protected Areas, Oceans Act implementation, as well as the Standing Committee on Fisheries and Oceans. Species at Risk Act; in regards to habitat of endangered species, in particular: caribou, grizzly bear, polar bear, blue whales, sponge glass reefs and coral National Parks - in relation to the creation of National Parks and the ecological integrity of existing parks Federal Budget; in relation to protected areas and conservation of terrestrial and marine areas Oceans Act Implementation - in relation to the creation of National Protected Areas and the integrity of protected areas Northern Land Use Planning; in relation to creating protected areas and in government's role with stakeholders National Wildlife Areas - in regards to the creation and integrity of wildlife areas National Marine Conservation Areas; in relation to the development of Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) and the ecological integrity of existing MPAs Climate Change Policy;in relation to wilderness conservation and carbon sequestration

Integration of environment and human rights obligations in Canadian trade policy, negotiations and implementation statutes Modernizing BC commercial fisheries: licensing and quota Building out interprovincial clean electricity grid and economy-wide electrification Maintaining strong federal environmental laws, regulations, standards and safeguards, and avoiding regression Strengthening and finalizing of the proposed Oil and Gas Sector Greenhouse Gas Emissions Cap Regulations Strengthening the regulations Respecting Reduction in the Release of Methane and Certain Volatile Organic Compounds (Upstream Oil and Gas Sector) Addressing gaps in regulation of BC aquaculture - federal role Implementation of the Clean Electricity Regulations, the Federal Clean Electricity Strategy and other policies related to achieving a zero-emissions electricity system Full implementation of recent amendments to the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999, and decisions under the Act Implementation of the Species at Risk Act Strengthening environmental protection in decisions under the Pest Control Products Act and Pest Control Products Regulations, and related activities of the Pest Management Regulatory Agency Development of the national strategy Respecting Environmental Racism and Environmental Justice and establishment of Office of Environmental Justice Protecting the environment and respecting Indigenous and human rights obligations in the implementation of the One Canadian Economy Act Banning fossil fuel advertising Input to fish stocks prescribed to the fish stocks provisions of Fisheries Act Input to national strategy for implementing ecosystem approach to fisheries management Advancing sustainable forestry and repair of forest degradation Supporting Indigenous-led conservation and governance Implementation of Canada’s Electric Vehicle Availability Standard High level input on climate and energy policy and governance Expanding prohibitions on non-essential single-use plastics Advocating for Canada to be a leader in negotiations of the Global Agreement on Plastics Advocating for Canada to be a leader in international meetings on climate change. Introduction and passage of a Nature Accountability Bill Implementation of the Northern Shelf Bioregion Marine Protected Area Network Implementation of Pacific Salmon Strategy Initiative Implementation of 2030 Nature Strategy and Global Biodiversity Framework, including budget measures (resourcing). Strengthening Canada's industrial carbon pricing system (Output-Based Pricing System Regulations) Implementation of the Net-Zero Emissions Accountability Act, including setting ambitious emissions reduction targets and developing and implementing robust emission reduction plans. Ending public financing for fossil fuels Control of plastic waste exports under proposed amendments to Cross-Border Movement of Hazardous Waste and Hazardous Recyclable Material Regulations, and ratification of the Basel Ban Amendment Advancing proposal to tax the excess profits of oil and gas companies to help finance climate adaptation and energy affordability measures. Proposal to add the class of PFAS, excluding fluoropolymers, on Part 2 of Schedule 1 of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act. Comprehensive public policy reform to protect the environment and well-being, now and for the future. Adoption of the Green Budget Coalition recommendations in the federal Budget and budget bill

Finalizing the BC salmon aquaculture transition plan to achieve 2029 ban on open net-pen salmon aquaculture in BC Advocating against policies and decisions that promote the expansion of fossil fuel infrastructure. Achieving Canada's commitments to protect 30% of its marine environment by 2030 Addressing key science and management gaps for managed fish stocks. Standard for assessing equivalency under the Canadian Environmental Protection Act Full implementation of the 2023 amendments to the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999 (Bill S-5), and decisions under the Act Integration of environment and human rights obligations in Canadian trade policy, negotiations and implementation statutes Modernizing BC commercial fisheries: licensing and quota Building out interprovincial clean electricity grid and economy-wide electrification Maintaining strong federal environmental laws, regulations, standards and safeguards, and avoiding regression Strengthening and finalizing of the proposed Oil and Gas Sector Greenhouse Gas Emissions Cap Regulations Strengthening the regulations Respecting Reduction in the Release of Methane and Certain Volatile Organic Compounds (Upstream Oil and Gas Sector) Addressing gaps in regulation of BC aquaculture - federal role Implementation of the Clean Electricity Regulations, the Federal Clean Electricity Strategy and other policies related to achieving a zero-emissions electricity system Implementation of the Species at Risk Act Strengthening environmental protection in decisions under the Pest Control Products Act and Pest Control Products Regulations, and related activities of the Pest Management Regulatory Agency Development of the national strategy Respecting Environmental Racism and Environmental Justice and establishment of Office of Environmental Justice Protecting the environment and respecting Indigenous and human rights obligations in the implementation of the One Canadian Economy Act Banning fossil fuel advertising Input to fish stocks prescribed to the fish stocks provisions of Fisheries Act Input to national strategy for implementing ecosystem approach to fisheries management Advancing sustainable forestry and repair of forest degradation Supporting Indigenous-led conservation and governance Implementation of Canada’s Electric Vehicle Availability Standard High level input on climate and energy policy and governance Expanding prohibitions on non-essential single-use plastics Advocating for Canada to be a leader in negotiations of the Global Agreement on Plastics Advocating for Canada to be a leader in international meetings on climate change. Introduction and passage of a Nature Accountability Bill Implementation of the Northern Shelf Bioregion Marine Protected Area Network Implementation of Pacific Salmon Strategy Initiative Implementation of 2030 Nature Strategy and Global Biodiversity Framework, including budget measures (resourcing). Strengthening Canada's industrial carbon pricing system (Output-Based Pricing System Regulations) Implementation of the Net-Zero Emissions Accountability Act, including setting ambitious emissions reduction targets and developing and implementing robust emission reduction plans. Ending public financing for fossil fuels Control of plastic waste exports under proposed amendments to Cross-Border Movement of Hazardous Waste and Hazardous Recyclable Material Regulations, and ratification of the Basel Ban Amendment Advancing proposal to tax the excess profits of oil and gas companies to help finance climate adaptation and energy affordability measures. Proposal to add the class of PFAS, excluding fluoropolymers, on Part 2 of Schedule 1 of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act. Comprehensive public policy reform to protect the environment and well-being, now and for the future. Adoption of the Green Budget Coalition recommendations in the federal Budget and budget bill

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

Communicating with government officials about obtaining additional government funding for climate hard tech solutions.

Recommendations for national policies including high-speed rail transportation, home building, electric grid expansion, resilience strategies and changes to current industry tax allowances. The importance of building an East-North-West clean electricity grid as a federally-mandated, nation-building project. Public transportation, including high-speed rail. Seeking funding for local governments to implement climate change programming and initiatives in their communities that relates to adaptation, mitigation, climate staff positions, climate planning, pilot projects, and feasibility studies. Policy and program recommendations that relate to and impact local governments and their ability to mitigate, prepare for, and respond to the changing climate. This includes programming for GHG reductions and to implement local adaptation measures.

Canadian Government policies and programs in support of natural infrastructure. Canada’s international assistance including support for sustainable development, climate action and nature protection. Canada’s positions on issues that will be negotiated in the lead up to and at the Conference of the Parties for the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) and the Conference of the Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity, including international commitments pertaining to climate change mitigation and adaptation and climate finance. Major Nation-Building Projects and Canada’s climate competitiveness strategy. Regulation of greenhouse gas emissions including oil and gas emissions cap. Support for IISD’s Experimental Lakes Areas from Environment and Climate Change Canada and the Department of Fisheries and Oceans. Canada’s Policy on Inefficient Fossil Fuel Subsidies to reduce fossil fuel subsidies. Decarbonization of industrial sectors in relation to the Output-based Pricing System (OBPS) for industrial emissions. Canada’s participation in and support for (through NRCAN) the Intergovernmental Forum for Mining, Metals and Minerals for which IISD is the Secretariat.

Implementation of the Government of Canada's A Force of Nature Strategy, including Expert Taskforce on Natural Capital Accounting and Nature Financing Supporting the advancement of sustainable fisheries and oceans strategy, marine protected areas, and mitigation opportunities under the Fisheries Act review Targeted fiscal policies to unlock private capital and de-risk investment in nature, particularly land-based productive sectors such as agriculture, forestry, and Indigenous-led land management. Inclusion of funding for conservation and sustainable agriculture programs in Budget 2025 Sustainable agriculture policies and programs that support producers with the uptake of Beneficial Management Practices. Policies and programs that support Indigenous-led stewardship and education, as well as land use management policies that conserve environmentally sensitive landscapes and marine areas while promoting economic prosperity and sustainable development in those communities. Policies and programs related to Canada's Net-Zero goals and its commitments under the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change and Convention on Biological Diversity. Grants and program funding for Indigenous-led environmental stewardship, education and land-use planning, including funding and programs administered through Environment and Climate Change Canada. Specifically funding for projects in Northwest Territories, British Columbia and Manitoba. Future Biodiversity target accountability act related to commitments under UN Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework.