Beth Richardson

Legislation, regulation, policies, and programs concerning the federal government’s future pandemic preparedness and personal protective equipment supply chain management. Activities around amending the Hazardous Product Regulations (HPR), VOC, and Pest Control acts. Confidential Business Information to harmonize with other jurisdictions. The creation of tax reform to support Canadian manufacturers Technology improvements and processes for Defence procurement programs including soldier safety, Shipbuilding, Aerospace technology and Army Equipment. Addressing proposals surrounding tariffs and trade policy Recommendations for policies addressing labour shortages in skilled trades,supporting STEM education and training, and worker safety S-5 An Act to Amend the Canadian Environmental Protection Act and other Acts. Respecting proposed changes to the assessment and management of Chemicals and Products; the creation of a 'Watch List' for chemical substances; and the protection of confidential business information. National Shipbuilding Strategy Programs with respect to technology around advanced materials Legislation and regulation with respect to the creation of a plastics registry, plastic labelling or recycled content for plastic products. GHG reduction measures, in respect to the Clean Fuel Standard, Carbon Pricing, Out-Based Pricing System and other GHG reduction policies and regulations. Chemicals Management Plan under Environmental Protection Act 1999 regarding the review of substances, which may be used in consumer products. Canadian Chemical Management Plan under Environmental Protection Act 1999, with respect to schedule 1 of the act. Interact with Health and Environment and Climate Change Canada for impacted reviewed Chemicals as appropriate. Canada's Implementation of the Globally Harmonized System of Classifications and Labelling of Chemicals mainly as it relates to regulatory and implementation alignment with the US Budget recommendations in respect to use of tax relief and fiscal incentives to drive meaningful innovation and promote commercialization Budget recommendations in respect of creating a federal innovation agenda with tools aimed at enhancing Canadian industry performance Budget recommendations in respect of developing a Climate Change policy in a manner promoting innovation and economic development Budget recommendations in respect of reducing impediments to trade and flow of people Better alignment of regulatory requirements between Canada and US to streamline regulatory approvals and avoid duplication.

Arranging meetings and attending meetings to discuss: Government of Canada priorities and initiatives related to defining national interest projects, climate change and GHG reduction; electricity infrastructure and energy infrastructure; and transmission interties, energy storage and energy generation. Encouraging the Government of Canada to support the reduction of inter-provincial barriers to enable provinces to coordinate the operation of multiple electricity grids. Arranging meetings and attending meetings for the purpose of discussing government policy as it relates to energy trade and interties between Canada and the United States, including renegotiation of the Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement (CUSMA) and related trade issues. Engaging government stakeholders regarding the Clean Electricity Regulations, including development of a CER design that supports emissions reductions while maintaining reliability and affordability of the system. Commenting on the proposed investment tax credit of up to 30% for investments in clean technologies. Commenting on Canada’s position with respect to US Inflation Reduction Act’s transferable credits and OECD pillar 2 treatment. Arranging meetings and attending meetings to learn about the security-related impacts of Bill C-26 (An Act respecting cyber security, amending the Telecommunications Act and making consequential amendments to other Acts, 44-1) as it relates to BHE Canada transmission assets. Arranging meetings and attending meetings for the purpose of discussing potential funding for electricity transmission infrastructure and renewable energy generation, including through the Smart Renewables and Electrification Pathways Program and from the Canadian Infrastructure Bank. Funding currently sought would also benefit MATL Canada, LP, which is ultimately owned by BHE Canada Holdings Corporation.

Discuss the impacts rising industrial gas and power rates have on the competitiveness of Canada's potash industry. Monitoring for any changes to the Federal output-based pricing system and its provincial equivalency in Saskatchewan, and any related programs that advance or impede emissions-reducing technologies. Monitoring for the proposed Clean Electricity Regulations. Ensure recognition and understanding of the global marketplace in which Saskatchewan potash industry remains competitive, while providing awareness of tax, financial and regulatory factors that affect potash and mining globally. Ensure an understanding of the transportation network factors and issues facing export-dependent potash in a global marketplace.