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Christian DesRoches

Head, Global Affairs Canada (GAC)0 communications in the past year

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AltaGas

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Outreach to public office holders on Climate Policy and emissions reductions strategies. Outreach to public office holders relating to plans for the development, operation and possible expansion of liquefied propane gas (LPG) export terminals on the west coast of British Columbia. Outreach to public office holders on the development of a Hydrogen Strategy. Outreach to public office holders on the activities related to the Indo Pacific Strategy Outreach to public office holders on issues involving the movement of energy products on rail networks in Western Canada. Outreach to public office holders on issues involving the development of new marine infrastructure to support the export of Natural Gas Liquids.

Outreach to public office holders relating to plans for the development, operation and possible expansion of liquefied propane gas (LPG) export terminals on the west coast of British Columbia. Outreach to public office holders on the proposed A Healthy Environment and a Healthy Economy climate plan. Outreach to public office holders on the development of a Hydrogen Strategy. Outreach to public office holders on issues involving the reliability of rail networks in Western Canada. Outreach to public office holders on issues involving the development of new marine infrastructure to support the export of Natural Gas Liquids. Outreach to public office holders around the treatment of propane under the Clean Fuel Standard.

Cooperation Canada

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The Official Development Assistance Accountability Act and its cross-partisan support. Canadian International Development Program: we want the Government to maintain a strong commitment towards poverty reduction in developing countries, through a good and clear policy framework and through funds and programs that allow Canadian Civil Society Organizations to participate actively in international development, with their local partners. (including humanitarian assistance) A project to enhance contributions of Canadian civil society organizations (CSOs) to the effectiveness of Canada’s international cooperation efforts.

Manulife Financial

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Supporting legislative changes to allow the electronic delivery of governance documents in the financial sector as proposed in the 2024 federal budget. Veterans Benefits including programs and policies that provide financial and other assistance to current and former members of the Canadian Armed Forces. The Pension Benefits Act and the Tax Act including annuities. The Income Tax Act and Budget 2023 proposal to change the tax treatment on Canadian dividends received by Canadian insurance companies. Standards for banking and health data (open banking, health information). Privacy, Human Rights and Insurance including the Privacy Act, Human Rights Act and the Canada Labour Code. Policies and programs related to Canada trade relations with other countries. Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions Guidelines on Insurance and Banking. Insurance Companies Act and regulations. Healthcare policy, specifically in relating to, employee benefits programs, including long-term disability and drug benefit plans. Global Minimum Tax Act to promote international coordination and harmonization on the timing and operation. Ensuring the passage of Bill C-27 - the Consumer Privacy Protection Act as drafted by the government. Canada’s system and programs for detecting and deterring money laundering. Access to Hong Kong Pensions for permanent residents of Canada

Whirlpool Canada

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Provisions under the Consumer Product Safety Act and federal and provincial technical safety and code requirements for authorised and licensed repair. We seek to consult on proposed revisions to the Valuation for Duty regulations. The proposed changes result in higher declared values which will raise costs for consumers and grant broad authority to CBSA previously reserved for the Minister. Energy Efficiency regulations and harmonization with the United States Department of Energy (DOE) / U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) technical standards and test procedures. Bill S-4 An Act to amend the Energy Efficiency Act Regulations and policy development with respect to C-5 An Act to enact the Free Trade and Labour Mobility in Canada Act and the Building Canada Act specific to internal trade. Canada - U.S. trade policy - tariffs Interprovincial Trade - Canada Free Trade Agreement (CFTA) and provincial regulatory burden Canada - United States - Mexico Agreement (CUSMA) updates and working group proposals