Anton Lori

Engage on and better understand regulations pertaining to current and future Marine Protected Areas in the Cape Breton region. Potential funding under either the Net Zero Accelerator Fund, The Strategic Innovation Fund, or other funding programs or mechanisms as appropriate. Policy framework for the construction and operation of a green hydrogen and green ammonia production, storage, and transportation facility in Canada. Green energy export policy, programs, and initiatives. Engage on the details of green energy investment tax credits established through Budget 2023, including the Clean Hydrogen Investment Tax Credit

Discussion with officials around policy development for school food programs Discussions with officials with regards to the establishment of a life sciences strategy in Canada. Discussions with officials with regards to priorities for the implementation of federal diabetes strategy.

Support the establishment of a life sciences strategy in Canada Communication around existing drug shortages and shared solutions to mitigate the impact on Canadians. Advocate for the implementation of a federal diabetes and obesity strategy. Advocate for the establishment of public-private partnerships to support chronic disease prevention.

Sustainable finance and the development of solutions to support climate action and sustainable investment, including participation in the Sustainable Finance Action Council. Support the development of government support for small and medium businesses. Inform the development of a policy framework around the proposal to bring consumer-directed finance to Canada Discuss measures to protect and enhance the strength of the credit union system in Canada Advocate for government actions to expand the number of affordable homes, including by addressing equity and capital challenges in non-profit, co-operative, and rental housing development and renewal. Advocacy for government actions that support the financial health and well-being of Canadians and advance financial inclusion. Advocacy for government actions related to mitigating, and adapting to, climate change.

Tax regulations, with respect to the design and application of climate action tax policies that support a competitive capital investment and operating environment for non-fossil clean fuel production and use. International trade, with respect to agreements and policies to enable the import and export and reporting of non-fossil clean fuels, and fuel quality standards related to such fuels. Government procurement, with respect to general policies to procure and use non-fossil clean fuels across government fleets. Fuel tax, with respect to design and application of fuel excise taxes on transportation fuels. Climate action fiscal policies and programs with respect to the design and implementation of public investment programs to support the construction, production and use of advanced biofuels. Carbon tax, with respect to design and implementation of a carbon price on fuels and on the production of non-fossil clean fuels under the Greenhouse Gas Pollution Pricing Act. Canadian Environmental Protection Act, with respect to guidance and implementation of the new Clean Fuel Regulations.

Investment Canada Act (ICA) approval for Anglo American plc and Teck Resources combination of equals. Discussion of federal programs regarding critical minerals, including the development of The Critical Minerals Strategy and related policy development, project development and international trade.

Engaging with the federal government on its critical minerals strategy and related policy development, including critical mineral project development and international trade.

Raise awareness and profile of Canada’s biogas & renewable natural gas sector, including benefits and opportunities in agriculture, road and marine transportation, buildings, and industry. Engagement regarding policies and regulations related to energy, waste management, energy infrastructure, and use of biogas & renewable natural gas. Engagement regarding policies, programs, and tax incentives to support investments in the development of the Canadian biogas & renewable natural gas industry. Discussions regarding the design, amendment, and implementation of the Clean Fuel Regulations, with a focus on pathways for gaseous fuel participation.

Raising awareness and profile of Canada’s biogas & renewable natural gas sector, including benefits and opportunities in agriculture, road and marine transportation, buildings, and industry. Engagement regarding policies and regulations related to energy, waste management, energy infrastructure, and use of biogas & renewable natural gas. Engagement regarding policies, programs, and tax incentives to support investments in the development of the Canadian biogas & renewable natural gas industry. Discussions regarding the design, amendment, and implementation of the Clean Fuel Regulations, with a focus on pathways for gaseous fuel participation.

Border/port security policy, capacity, and federal-provincial coordination to combat auto theft. Ensure connected vehicle security and national security activities meet the intended objectives in a manner that is efficient with fully aligned outcomes with the U.S. Competitive industrial policies and supports such as the Strategic Innovation Fund. Revisions to the Workplace Hazardous Materials information system and inclusion of globally Harmonized System clarification and labelling of chemicals must recognize the integration production facilities and processes in Canada and the U.S. Regulatory requirements for conventional alternative and renewable fuels and associated fuel quality standards to support vehicle emission control technology and vehicle performance. Promote transportation infrastructure and policies to support testing and deployment of evolving vehicle technologies such as connected vehicles and automated vehicles aligned across Canada and with the U.S.; ensure efficient cross-border movement of vehicles for testing. Promote trade infrastructure to support the automotive manufacturing supply chain. Promote enhancements to highway infrastructure, including that for connected vehicle and automated vehicle technologies; transportation and border infrastructure that support the efficient movement of goods in a just-in-time supply chain environment. Ensure efficiencies in reporting fuel consumption data for the annual fuel consumption guide; ensure website and fuel economy labels are consistent with those in the U.S. Trade agreement negotiation and implementation that maximizes commercial benefits and export opportunities. Federal privacy, AI, cybersecurity-related legislation and regulation; Canadian Anti-spam legislation and regulation; Competition Act amendments; related to the development of new advancements in vehicle technology and in-vehicle communication. Ensure regulatory requirements for vehicle safety and supporting programs and policies meet the intended safety objectives and are aligned and synchronized with the U.S. Ensure the requirements of the Chemical Management plan are developed and applied in a manner that achieves the government's objectives and does not disrupt vehicle manufacturing operations and vehicles and new vehicle battery operations. Ensure the implementation of the new Canadian Environmental Protection Act is applied in a manner that does not disrupt manufacturing operations, vehicles, and vehicle battery operations. Ensure the alignment of Canada and U.S. vehicle emission and greenhouse gas standards, for light duty (2025 and beyond), and heavy duty vehicles (2019 and beyond) under the Canadian Environmental Protection Act. Ensure that federal ZEV policies support consumer uptake and demand, and comprehend the integrated nature of the auto industry and the need for alignment with U.S. federal ZEV policies and programs. Ensure that the proposed Clean Electricity Regulations do not impede the uptake and adoption of ZEVs and building out ZEV charging infrastructure. Ensure low EI rates are maintained and do not unreasonable raise the cost of doing business in Canada, or negatively impact competitiveness for new investment Ensure any further review of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act is applied in a manner that achieves the governments objectives and does not disrupt manufacturing operations and vehicles. Ensure an automotive strategy provides for a competitive environment that encourages maintenance of current and new automotive investment. Ensure alignment of Canada U.S. harmonized Tier 3 and beyond vehicle criteria air emission standards and supporting fuel quality requirements Employment and Training maintaining a strong apprenticeships system across Canada for a skilled workforce. Ensure there is an efficient temporary international worker process to allow for specialized expertise that is required for company-specific tasks. Data privacy framework that comprehends the develop

Taxation and Finance: Revison of Government of Canada programs on Accelerate Invest Incentive Capital Cost Allowances and Canada Infrastructure Bank. Renewable Energy: Role of electrification to achieve GHG reductions (how to get to net zero by 2050) and increased renewable energy, opportunity to advance reconciliation through renewable energy, opportunity leverage renewable energy to achieve a just coal transition, challenges/market barriers to bringing projects to market. The values and added benefits that strategically developed renewable energy projects can offer. Incentive programs to accelerate GHG reductions and benefits of renewable energy strategy.

Taxation and Finance: Revision of Government of Canada programs on Accelerate Invest Incentive Capital Cost Allowances and Canada Infrastructure Bank. Renewable Energy: Role of electrification to achieve GHG reductions (how to get to net zero by 2050) and increased renewable energy, opportunity to advance reconciliation through renewable energy, opportunity leverage renewable energy to achieve a just coal transition, challenges/market barriers to bringing projects to market. The values and added benefits that strategically developed renewable energy projects can offer. Incentive programs to accelerate GHG reductions and benefits of renewable energy strategy.

Meeting with Public Office Holders to support the implementation - including financial contributions from departments to be determined - of Lake Babine Nation’s (LBN) Foundation Agreement. LBN is also pursuing an Incremental Fisheries Agreement, through the Department of Fisheries and Oceans, from Canada to fund the LBN Fisheries Department so that it can do more research and fisheries management. LBN is seeking additional on-reserve funding for housing.

Raise concerns about the Government of Canada's approach to fostering innovation in the biomanufacturing sector. Raise awareness about gaps in HPV screening at the provincial and territorial levels and about the existing medical equipment supply chain gaps.

To discuss administrative issues related to existing FedDev funding and to educate decision makers about potential future expenditures. To raise awareness about how FedDev's funding fails to prioritize the need for support to commercialize innovative medical equipment for use in clinical settings. To educate the federal government and advocate for ensuring proper testing controls are financially supported for a future H5N1 pandemic. Raise awareness about how ineffective government policies and red tape are limiting innovation among Canada's medical equipment manufacturers. Raise awareness about gaps in HPV screening at the provincial and territorial levels and about the existing medical equipment supply chain gaps.