Brian May

The Bank Act as it relates to the Department of Finance's Consultation on Proposals to Strengthen Canada’s Financial Sector. Communication regarding trade related issues, including free trade agreements such as the Canada-US-Mexico Free Trade Agreement, as it relates to the auto industry. Regulation and legislation related to reporting on labour practices in the supply chain to ensure that industry has the appropriate time and information to be compliant. The Energuide labels for vehicles inclusive of label design and required information to be displayed. Communication regarding vehicle repair related issues, including the Consumer Protection Act, as it relates to the auto industry. The Canadian Environmental Protection Act as it relates to various regulations and policies regarding zero-emissions sales mandates. The Canadian Environmental Protection Act as it relates to various regulations and policies regarding the prohibition of toxic substances. The Canadian Environmental Protection Act as it relates to various regulations and policies regarding the Passenger Vehicle and Light Truck Greenhouse Gas Emissions related to fleet average greenhouse gas emission standards for vehicles, testing procedures and credit system. The Canadian Environmental Protection Act as it relates to various regulations and policies regarding the On-Road Vehicle and Engine and Emissions Regulations, related to light duty vehicle fleet average emissions standards, certification and reporting requirements. Public safety with respect to the illegal export of stolen vehicles through Canadian Ports. Natural Resources Canada’s Fuel Consumption Guide as it deals with Fuel consumption used to generate the Natural Resources Canada’s Fuel Consumption Guide. Federal Budget policies as they relate to implementation of consumer and business incentives for electrified light duty passenger vehicles, and other initiatives to promote electrified vehicle uptake. Communication regarding the adoption of hydrogen technologies in transportation, including hydrogen fueling infrastructure development. Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety Act as it relates to various technical safety standards and ministerial authority to recall. Communication regarding transportation, vehicle electrification and reducing carbon emissions, as it relates to the government's light-duty Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) sales mandate regulation for new vehicle purchases and other related policies and programs, including ZEV charging and refueling infrastructure development.

Discussions on North American trade. The development of a Canadian Manufacturing Strategy, as it relates to the competitiveness of Canada’s automotive manufacturing industry. Strategic Innovation Fund and Innovation Supercluster Initiative, as it relates to the competitiveness of Canada’s automotive manufacturing industry. Infrastructure Development, as it relates to the development of electric and alternative fueling and manufacturing infrastructure (specifically hydrogen). Federal tax policy, as it relates to the competitiveness of Canada's automotive manufacturing industry.

Engagement with the federal government on the Defence Industrial Strategy, defence-related infrastructure projects and other governemnt priorities related to defence and security, such as the development of a domestic defence industrial base, developing sovereign defence capabilities and defending the Artic. To discuss international project financing opportunities in engineering, construction management, large project delivery and financing, infrastructure and energy Global Affairs Canada (GAC) re engagement and support support of Canadian business abroad by the trade commissioners service. Support broadly for bilateral, regional and multilateral trade and services liberalization agreements as well as nuclear cooperation and other permits. This also includes policy support for Canada Account as well as Export Credit Financing. Federal nuclear policy related to large conventional nuclear reactors as well as small modular reactors. This includes financial and other contribution for the design of nuclear reactor technologies. Transportation -- Existing and future course of action associated with delivery of infrastructure projects. Support the federal government's priorities in the health sector. Recommendations on Federal policy re nuclear power development in Ontario, as well as in other Canadian provinces and territories. Nuclear Cooperation Agreements governing nuclear power services exports/trade to countries, inclusive of small modular reactor and new and existing reactor development globally. Infrastructure funding at the federal level, inclusive of the National Infrastructure Assessment, and new approaches to structure large infrastructure projects. Immigration policy with respect to improved business travel visa services; Foreign policies as they affect trade; maintaining and increasing diplomatic resources in various foreign markets; Federal priorities in the Canadian Mining and Energy sectors. Federal government priorities on transitioning to a lower carbon environment in Canada. Federal Budgets -- support for framework economic policies that support business development, economic growth and job creation, including infrastructure spending and renewal, innovation policy, support for the manufacturing sector, policy changes related to white collar crime, tax policy, regulatory policy, international development and trade, support for the trade commissioner service Efficient approval processes for major resources (energy, mining and metallurgy) projects

International Trade of nuclear technology with respect to nuclear cooperation. Canadian Environmental Assessment Act. with respect to 2010 Legislative review. Canada's Kyoto Protocol commitment with regards to emission trading and implementation. Advocating for federal support (financial, regulatory and policy) to develop and deploy Small Modular Reactors in Canada .

Advocacy regarding science, technology and innovation policy frameworks with a view to addressing climate change and enhancing Canada's research and innovation capacity. Enhanced supports for activities related to commercialization and knowledge mobilization of university research results Discussions with federal officials to encourage the development of a public policy framework that responds to the needs of post-secondary education and research. Discussions with designated public office holders in support of regulation development informed by research.

Engagement on youth entrepreneurship support - We continue to engage with government stakeholders to enable Futurpreneur to continue to provide mentoring, financing and business services/support to young diverse entrepreneurs, including Indigenous entrepreneurs and OLMCs. Futurpreneur supports business creation in all regions, including working in rural communities and First Nations. This also includes growth initiatives for young entrepreneurs and their startup/SMEs, as well as international trade opportunities, such as the G20 Young Entrepreneurs Alliance.

Discussions with government officials regarding financial support for HDT Automotive Solutions’ manufacturing facility.