Auston Pierce

Advocating for federal support and policies to develop and deploy Small Modular Rectors and promote the nuclear industry to meet Canada's Climate change goals within Canada and assist Canada in its transition to a low carbon economy Bill C-65 - an Act to amend the Canada Elections Act - advocating for amendments to the legislation to allow membership based organizations to be able to have member to member communication during a Federal Election which maybe currently prohibited Conversations with Government and elected officials regarding the use of Temporary Foreign Workers at Stellantis plant in Ontario Foreign Workers Program - with respect to Foreign Credentials and Temporary Workers Federal Budget - with respect to infrastructure funding, tax incentives for skilled labour and funding for union training centres. Discussions on the Employment Insurance system and positive changes that can be made to better protect workers. Conversations with Government around their framework on the Oil and Gas emmissions cap and the impact it may have on workers and the idea of using some of the funds from the cap to go to training for existing and emerging new energy sectors Conversations with Government and elected officials regarding the Nunavut Impact Review Board (NIRB) review of possible expansion and future viability of the Baffinland Mine and the impact these matters have on the workers (our members) at the mine. C-59 - An Act to implement certain provisions of the fall economic statement tabled in Parliament on November 21, 2023 and certain provisions of the budget tabled in Parliament on March 28, 2023 - advocating for the quick passage of this legislation Amendments to the Red Seal Program with respect to criteria of certification Advocating that Elections Canada amend or clarify rules around unions ability to communicate with their members during a Federal Election Advocating on behalf of ARC Nuclear Canada Inc. to receive funding from the Strategic Innovation Fund (SIF) or any Federal Government funding to assist them in building small modular nuclear reactors in Canada. Advocating for increased funding to the apprenticeship incentive grant and completion grant and the Union Innovation Training Program (UTIP) Advocating for Implementation of a national, universal pharmacare program Advocating for a program to promote labour mobility between areas of higher unemployment and labour shortages. This program would grant favoured tax status to participants (workers) in the construction and maintenance sector travelling to obtain full time employment in a trade deemed to be experiencing labour shortages. Advocate for legislation to support the future and livelihood of oil and gas workers and their communities for a Just Transition as Canada moves to a low-carbon economy.

The impact on employment opportunities for skilled trades workers in Canada and the effect on training opportunities. Promotion of the Electrical Vehicle Infrastructure Training Program (EVITP) and advocating for proposals, programs and grants to include the requirement for EVITP qualified workers to install electrical vehicle charging stations. Possible negotiations relating to the MERCOSUR Free Trade Agreement and the impact it could have on manufacturing, construction, infrastructure, labour mobility, climate change, natural resources, energy, public services, health care, utility/electricity sector and labour standards. Possible negotiations for a Free Trade Agreement with the Pacific Alliance and the impact it could have on manufacturing, construction, infrastructure, labour mobility, climate change, natural resources, energy, public services, health care, utility/electricity sector and labour standards. Pipeline projects - discussing the benefits to the economy and employment of these type of projects in Canada Foreign Workers Program - particularly in regards to Foreign Credentials and Temporary Workers Federal Budget - with respect to infrastructure funding and tax incentives for skilled labour Economic Action Plan Knowledge Infrastructure Program - working to ensure our training centres are eligible / qualify for Knowledge Infrastructure program Discussions on the Employment Insurance system and positive changes that can be made to better protect workers. Discussions on Apprenticeship & Training, Employment and Skills Development, and the Red Seal Secretariat to continue to promote and use the Red Seal Program Assist with National Occupational Competencies analysis for various trades and occupations. Discussions around government supports for workers and the members we represent as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Discussions around concerns with Federal Government procurement practices, introduction of modern Federal Fair Wages legislation, the use of unskilled labour and under-qualified contractors. Discussion around the Public Service Superannuation Act (P.C. 2014-900 July 31, 2014) and the impact on the management of the Canadian Nuclear Laboratories (Chalk River) and impact and future of the pension plan for the employees of Chalk River Climate Canada's approach to climate change, regulation of industrial pollution and monitoring of green house gas emissions like carbon. The impact on employment opportunities for skilled trades workers in Canada and the effect on training opportunities in primary and emerging industries. Bill C-50 An Act respecting accountability, transparency and engagement to support the creation of sustainable jobs for workers and economic growth in a net-zero economy and the impacts on workers in various sectors. Bill C-49 "An Act To Amend The Canada—Newfoundland and Labrador Atlantic Accord Implementation Act and The Canada-Nova Scotia Offshore Petroleum Resources Accord Implementation Act and To Make Consequential Amendments To Other Acts" with respect to labour requirements and the use of Canadian workers on the projects. Amendments to the Red Seal Program with respect to the criteria of certification Advocating on behalf of ARC Clean Energy Canada to receive funding from the Federal Government to assist them in building small modular reactors in Canada. Advocating for the federal government to use Community Benefit Agreements on public infrastructure projects Advocating for legislation that will ban employers in the Federally Regulated Private Sector from using replacement workers to perform struck work during a strike or lockout, also known as Anti-Scab legislation. Advocating for increased funding to the apprenticeship incentive grant, the completion grant and the continuation of the UTIP funding. Advocating for childcare programs that help our members in the various sectors they work in Advocating for amendments to the Income Tax Act for registered pension plans and employee benefit

Clean electricity regulations and emissions cap Investing in Employment Insurance, care workers, unionized jobs and strong workplace standards Addressing the high cost of living and investing in affordable housing Implementation of universal pharmacare, dental care, long term care and mental health care Labour provisions in the Canada-Ecuador Trade Agreement and Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement. The regularization of undocumented workers, update and possible next steps for the CLC Out-of-status Construction Workers in the GTA project Bill C-65, Canada Elections Act With interest in provisions that impact Third Parties and contributions to Third Parties Bill C-27, Digitial Charter Implementation Act - Part III of C-27 and the impact of artificial intelligence on jobs and workers.

Obtain repayable and non-repayable contributions towards the implementation of clean technologies for its operations across Canada.

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.

Accompagner GFL Environmental dans ses représentations et sa recherche de contributions financières visant l’implantation d’une usine de production de gaz naturel renouvelable sur le site d’enfouissement de Laflèche en Ontario, de même qu’à son raccordement au réseau de distribution régional. Ce projet de réduction des gaz à effet de serre par la production de gaz naturel renouvelable contribuera significativement à la diminution des émissions de méthane ainsi qu’à la mise en place d’un hub agro-alimentaire dans la région de Moose Creek en Ontario.

Science & Technology Strategy - promotion of enhanced measures to increase research in science and technology Indirect Costs Program - support for enhanced provisions Increased support for commercialization of university research results Federal Research Granting Councils and agencies funding of research, academic pursuits, and publication or dissemination Centres of Excellence - promotion of increased funding for establishment of Centres of Excellence in research Budget - promotion of increased funding of research and academic pursuites

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.

Engagement with the Government of Canada regarding the 12-month phase-out timeline of the wood preservative Pentachlorophenol (Penta), which will have significant ramifications regarding sufficient supply of utility poles, resulting in serious implications for the repair, maintenance and upgrade of transmission and distribution lines and ultimately, the delivery of electricity and telecommunication services across Canada. Engagement with the Government of Canada regarding the lack of an accessible and/or Health Canada approved alternative to the wood preservative Pentachlorophenol. Our industry has been preparing for the gradual phase-out of Penta as a wood preservative, and require a suitable replacement ( DCOI) be approved in the next 6 to 8 months to allow Canadian manufactures time to permit and engineer changes to ensure there is no supply disruption to a critical product supporting Canadian infrastructure.

Government funding for industrial expansion - StormFisher is interested in raising awareness of their investment project for potential government support Canada National Hydrogen Strategy - contribute to the hydrogen strategy.