Berit Beattie

Industry, International Trade, Economic Development: Allen Vanguard has concerns with the length of time it takes to obtain approvals for export permits under the Controlled Goods Act. They wish to see a more expedited process that would support industrry, sustain international trade and contribute to economic development. Economic Development, International Trade, Industry, Research and Development, Science and Technology - Allen Vanguard wishes to identify funding that might support their research and development efforts, create more jobs, support their export promotion efforts, and contribute to the expansion of scientific and technological knowledge and the Defence Industrial Base. Defence - Allan Vanguard is interested in procurement opportunities with the Department of National Defence and other security agencies within the Government of Canada. This may involve the company competing on its own or as subcontractor to a prime. Defence, Security, International Relations, Industry: Allen Vanguard has an interest in defence, foreign and international trade policy.

Our efforts on behalf of Armatec involve the company's pursuit of opportunities with the Department of National Defence's support to Ukraine, the DRDC "Armour Up" program as well as the armour requirements for the Canadian Surface Combatant and other international opportunities working with and through the Trade and Export Controls Branch of Global Affairs.

Support approvals for export permits for international export markets Light Armoured Vehicle Special Variant Enhancements Additional Mechanized Armoured Vehicles (AMAV) Logistics Vehicle Modernization (LVM) project

World Trade Organization decisions affecting the automotive industry in Canada - Doha Round and Most Favoured Nation (MFN) tariff reductions Vehicle Theft has risen exponentially over the course of the last 2 years. To address vehicle theft we seek stronger sentencing provisions for those stealing vehicles, export controls on used vehicles exiting Canada through our ports and increase inspection of containers in particular through the Port of Montreal by CBSA. The appropriate metrics and implementation for a zero emission vehicle mandates. Regulatory Cooperation Council work on Transportation and Environment sub-committees to harmonize both vehicle safety standards and emission standards on a North American basis NRCan fuel consumption label and test methods - Content of label and determination of methodology Industry Canada - Strategic Policy for Automotive Sector - pertaining to retention of North American production percentage, ensuring interests of all manufacturers and distributors are treated equitably Canadian Environmental Protection Act - the implementation of the regulations concerning GHG emissions from motor vehicles for model years 2011-2016 as well as the proposals for the regulation of GHG emissons from motor vehicles from 2017-2025

Our objective will be to provide assistance to Maerospace in its efforts to penetrate foreign markets with its high frequency surface wave radar, to assist it with export permit applications and to interact with government decision makers as required.

We plan on engaging the government to provide more pathways to safety for LGBTQI+ (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans, Queer, Intersex, plus) persons/refugees. We plan on engaging government to provide a policy for internally displaced LGBTQI+ (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans, Queer, Intersex, plus) persons to be refugees to Canada.

The lobby effort is directed at Export permits in the defence sector under the bill formerly known as C-47 - An Act to amend the Export and Import Permits Act and the Criminal Code (amendments permitting the accession to the Arms Trade Treaty and other amendments).

Discussions on policies, programs and regulations related to the energy efficiency, decarbonization, and competitiveness of the mining and metal industry. Discussions on mining and regional economic development, including mine closures, as well as policies on conservation, nature-based solutions, and marine protected areas. Discussions on enhancing Canada’s Mining and Metals sector competitiveness through fiscal and tax policies, supporting new technologies, innovation, and advanced manufacturing and national security. Discussions on existing policies and regulations that impact efficient operations of port, rail, and transportation and trade corridors; and development of enabling infrastructure to support competitiveness of mining projects in remote regions of Canada. Discussions on policies and programs aimed at enhancing access to energy to support project development. Discussions on regulatory reforms for major projects and their effects on the mining and metal industry. Discussions on labour measures, skilled labour access, supply chain challenges, and the implementation of legislation and regulations related to this topic. Discussions on critical minerals including federal programs and policies, sector competitiveness, infrastructure, and project updates Trade-related matters, including policies, tariffs, international agreements.