Caroline Desbiens

Accompagner le client dans ses démarches de sensibilisation auprès du gouvernement du Canada en ce qui concerne la modernisation du régime de pilotage des navires établi en vertu de la Loi sur le pilotage.

Possible amendments to the General Pilotage Regulations on such matters as quality managements systems for pilotage authorities and pilot corporations, administrative monetary penalties, and requirements and process applicable to the issuance of pilotage licenses and certificates Atlantic Pilotage Authority Policy on Issuance of Pilotage Certificates Process regarding the issuance of marine medical certificates and the relationship between these certificates and the issuance of pilotage licenses and pilotage certificates Review of the status of the ports where pilotage is provided in District 3 of the Laurentian Pilotage Authority i.e., Sept-Iles, Port-Cartier, Baie-Comeau, Havre-Saint-Pierre Possible amendments to the regulatory regime applicable to tugs and barges in the Pacific pilotage Region Implementation process regarding amendments made to the Pilotage Act in June 2019, specifically in respect of pilotage regulations to be reviewed and developed by Transport Canada Development of pilotage charges by regional pilotage authorities Development of a national training certification program by Transport Canada for domestic officers

Increased funding for the Canada Cultural Investment Fund and Canadian Heritage core funding

Pursue infrastructure funding through the Canada Cultural Spaces Fund for the redevelopment of the Canadian Opera Company's Front Street, Toronto location. Increased funding for the Canada Cultural Investment Fund

Eligibility and application to funding programs created by Canada Council for the Arts Examination of funding opportunities related to infrastructure, tourism, and regional development. Creation of new cultural export programs under the Budget plan for Showcasing Cultural Exports Abroad Advocating for an annual increase to Canadian Heritage's Canada Cultural Investment Fund - Endowment Incentives component.

New funding programs created by Canada Council for the Arts. Examination of funding opportunities for facility improvement under the Canada Cultural Spaces Fund. Creation of new cultural export programs under the Budget plan for Showcasing Cultural Exports Abroad. Advocating for a $20 million annual increase to Canadian Heritage's Canada Cultural Investment Fund - Endowment Incentives component. Advocate for COVID-19 economic supports to incentivize charitable donations and support operating expenses for the arts and culture sector.

Government funding for the orchestra sector, notably through the Canada Council for the Arts, Department of Canadian Heritage, and FedDev Ontario.

Workplace Health & Security Act – ensure cruise ships meet requirements of Health Canada Cruise Ship Inspection Program with regard to compliance. Seeking confirmation from the Government of Canada that crew work permits are not required on vessels involved in international itineraries and home porting in Canadian ports Pilotage Authority Regulations governed under the Canada Marine Act and the Pilotage Act and its authorities – ensure fairness in fee structure Regulations for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships and for Dangerous Chemicals – with respect to all proposed amendments, more specifically regarding food waste and waste water. Marine Transportation Security Regulations – with respect to review of all proposed amendments Marine Transportation Security Clearance Program (MTSCP) – regarding security clearance procedures to ensure program and personnel meet cruise ship needs for port activities. Fisheries Act: pertaining to regulations for prevention of pollution from ships and as it relates to pollution prevention in the Canada Shipping Act Canada Oceans Act: pertaining to regulations for prevention of pollution from ships and as it relates to pollution prevention in the Canada Shipping Act Canada Border Services Agency – long range planning policies regarding access of passengers and crews at ports and airports to ensure efficiencies in processing of passengers

Représentations sur divers aspects du Code national du bâtiment et de la Stratégie canadienne pour les bâtiments verts afin d’assurer la reconnaissance du rôle du gaz naturel renouvelable et du réseau gazier, notamment en périodes de pointe. Discussions concernant les politiques d'achat et de gaz naturel renouvelable par le gouvernement du Canada et les sociétés d'État. Discussions avec le gouvernement sur les politiques et les programmes visant la diversification et la distribution énergétique innovantes, notamment les carburants propres, les boucles énergétiques, l’énergie géothermique et éolienne et le captage, l’utilisation et le stockage du carbone Discussions avec le gouvernement sur les politiques et les programmes visant à reconnaitre et soutenir la production et l’utilisation de carburants propres au Québec, principalement le gaz naturel renouvelable et l'hydrogène Faire des représentations sur divers aspects de la Loi sur l'impôt sur le revenu, notamment la modification des règles sur les dépenses excessives

Global University Systems would like to bring to the attention of the Federal Government the contribution they make to Canada and discuss the policy relating to Student Visas.

Legislation, regulation, policy, and fiscal measures that promote the production and use of green hydrogen within Canada. Legislation, regulation, and policy to reduce greenhouse gas emissions including the Pan-Canadian Framework on Clean Growth and Climate Change, Greenhouse Gas Pollution Pricing Act, Clean Fuel Standard, as they relate to the operation, refurbishment and redevelopment of existing hydropower generation stations, and development of new hydropower generation stations. Implementation of the modernized Fisheries Act, and regulations and policies thereunder, as they relate to the operation, refurbishment and redevelopment of existing hydropower generation stations, and development of new hydropower generation stations. Implementation of the Impact Assessment Act, and Canadian Navigable Waters Act, and regulations and policies thereunder, as they relate to the operation, refurbishment and redevelopment of existing hydropower generation stations, and development of new hydropower generation stations. Implementation of environmental legislation such as the Species At Risk Act, and Migratory Birds Act, and regulations and policies thereunder, as they relate to the operation, refurbishment and redevelopment of existing hydropower generation stations, and development of new hydropower generation stations.

Discuss TFW program and permanent residency for foreign workers Seek improved fisheries science with DFO. Represent members’ interests in development of regulations under the Fisheries Act Advocate stability of access and allocation shares as the Government fulfills its Indigenous relations obligations and works to increase Indigenous participation in fisheries. Participate in regulatory consultations under the Fisheries Act. Advocate free trade and work with officials to address non-tariff barriers as they arise. Advocate for better inclusion of the fish and seafood sector in the Temporary Foreign Workers program. Advocate for balancing marine conservation with sustainable use as the Government of Canada works towards its marine conservation targets. Participate in regulatory consultations under Oceans Act, National Marine Conservation Areas Act, and Fisheries Act. Advocate for amendments to Bill C-49 to better protect fishing areas off Nova Scotia. Advocate economic and innovation supports to achieve industry growth vision. Advocate Canada’s ratification of the UK’s accession to the CPTPP.