Ben Martin

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

Policies related to supply chain reliability, including trade-enabling infrastructure and rail transportation. International trade matters, including international trade agreement negotiations, to enhance trade with overseas markets.

Policy development activities and outreach to Government of Canada representatives related to Global Container Terminals’ current operations, future corporate development plans and matters impacting the Canadian marine transportation sector.

Representation regarding Canada's actions in respect of US tariffs and retaliation efforts. Loi canadienne sur la responsabilité en matière de carboneutralité enchâsse dans la loi canadienne l'engagement du gouvernement du Canada à atteindre la carboneutralité d'ici 2050; Loi sur les espèces en péril; L.C. 2002, ch. 29- Le CIFQ souhaite maximiser le rôle de l'industrie forestière et de la gestion de la forêt dans la lutte au changements climatiques et au maintien de la biodiversité. Représentations visant à obtenir l'adoption de mesures de protection des populations de caribous forestiers et montagnards permettant de concilier la vitalité de cette espèce avec celle de l'industrie forestière. Sensibiliser le gouvernement à l’accès limité aux services ferroviaires au Québec pour l’exportation de produits du bois vers les États-Unis. Représentations visant à harmoniser les pratiques et les méthodes d'intervention contre le fulgore tacheté adoptées dans les juridictions voisines. Le tout afin de mettre en place des mesures et des outils de prévention de son apparition sur le territoire permettant la libre circulation des biens. Représentations concernant le règlement du différend commercial entre le Canada et les États-Unis, portant sur les exportations de bois d'œuvre résineux. Discussions avec le gouvernement visant à identifier les sources de financement disponibles pour la recherche et le développement permettant notamment de valoriser le bois issu des perturbations dans des matériaux de construction. Discussions avec le gouvernement concernant l’adoption de matériaux à faible teneur en carbone, comme le bois, dans le secteur de la construction.