Borna Najafi

Advancing biofuels policy and the benefits of biofuels for canola farmers, processors, and rural communities. Working to secure market access for Canadian canola products Working on sustainability and biodiversity policy as it relates to the Canadian canola industry and agriculture sector. Working on rail and labour policy as it relates to the movement and export of canola and canola products. Working on innovation policy to drive growth and investment in the Canadian canola industry. Supporting multi-lateral and bi-lateral trade negotiations and the implementation of existing agreements to reduce tariffs and non-tariff trade barriers on canola and its products. Implementing a national water monitoring program that supports the environmental safety of plan protection products. Ensuring that the regulation of crop protection products and seed innovations are made using the best available science. Encouraging the development of an Agriculture Policy Framework that supports the competitiveness and growth of the canola sector, including support for the federal and shared funded programs through the Agricultural Policy Framework. Encouraging health/safety/environment approval framework for Plants with Novel Traits and plant breeding innovations that support innovation. Continue obtaining support to resolve market access issues and enhance canola utilization from Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada's "Agri-Marketing" Program. Continue obtaining support for federal and jointly funded research programs though the Agricultural Policy Framework such as the AgriScience Cluster. The Cluster is a partnership between Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada and the canola industry to produce research that reduces production risk, improves yield, increases market demand and enhances focus on sustainability.

strategic policy objectives for the MedTech sector regarding 2026 CUSMA review. export permits and export controls • Government investments in Artificial Intelligence (AI) compute infrastructure; • Government policy considerations on health data trust and privacy. Substances addressed in the third phase of the Chemicals Management Plan. Support from ISED, with respect to Strategic Innovation Fund Medical device cost recovery schemes with respect to filing fees Engage in pre-market and post-market regulatory requirements to ensure efficient and predictable processes that supports safety, effectiveness, quality, and Canada’s competitiveness in the medical device sector. Amendments to Copyright Act, regarding Technology Protection Measures (TPMs)