Deborah Yu

Advocate for the continued and potentially expanded use of flow through shares in the resource and/or technology sectors by demonstrating the job creating results and tax fairness inherent in this regime. Advocate for the continued and potentially expanded use of flow through shares in the resource sector by demonstrating the job creating result and tax fairness inherent in this regime.

Advocating for the federal government to support standards development as a means of supporting workforce development activities Advocating for support for standards development in sport sector such as safety, wellbeing, technology, sustainability, management, and infrastructure Advocating for federal support for CSA's work in artificial intelligence and cyber security. CSA has a suite of standards work in Cybersecurity, Artificial Intelligence, ICT Code, Intelligent Building Systems and smart manufacturing. CSA is looking for government support through funding support and incorporation by reference of this suite of standards. Collaboration and funding support for the education, development and implementation of relevant codes and standards for the end use of clean fuels, such as for transportation, appliances and equipment, power generation, or industrial use. Collaboration and funding support for the education, development and implementation of relevant codes and standards for distribution and delivery of clean fuels, such as by pipeline or over-the-road transit, and for above-ground and underground storage. Collaboration and funding support for the education, developemnt and implementation of relevant codes and standards for production and generation of clean fuels, such as hydrogen (e.g., electrolysis and fuel processing), bioenergy (e.g., solid biomass, biogas, biomethane), carriers (e.g., ammonia, methanol), and liquefied natural gas (LNG). Discussion with representative(s) of Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC) regarding advisory services Collaboration, funding support, and referencing of standards and research related to fusion energy Discussion with representative(s) of Canada Energy Regulator and Natural Resources Canada regarding collaboration, funding support, advisory services, and referencing of research, standards, and education products related to oil and gas infrastructure safety and environmental management Collaboration and funding support related to small modular reactor and microreactor research, standards and education products. Advocating for the federal government to support standards development as a means of supporting the implementation of the National School Food Program. Advocating for the federal government to support standards development related to language testing for the purposes of immigration processing across streams (permanent residency, start-up visas, etc). Advocating for the federal government to support standards development as a means of supporting the implementation of the Canada-Wide Early Learning and Child Care program. Advocating for the federal government to support standards development as a means of supporting Veterans by helping organizations become more Veteran-ready, both as employers and as service providers. Advocating for the federal government to support standards development as a means of supporting the effective management of international education and international students studying, or applying to study, in Canada. Seeking funding to develop standards in the agriculture and agri-food sector regarding topics such as science and technology, environmental/sustainability, labour. Seeking funding from source to be determined on possible funding for a new standard on cisterns for potable water. Seeking funding from source to be determined for the development of standards, and related product testing and certification programs, to support industry, that could potentially be regulated to enhance the safety and performance of medical grade personal protective equipment. Support for small to medium businesses looking to increase trade of their goods through CSA testing, certification or inspection services in collaboration with PrairiesCan. Seeking funding from Public Services and Procurement Canada for development of blast standard. Seeking funding from Health Canada for the Product Safety Project Committee. Seeking funding for Canadian Standards Association's facilit

Meeting with Public Office Holders and elected officials for funding to increase capacity for First Nations police forces and the enforcement of First Nations laws. Meetings with Public Office Holders and elected officials for funding for First Nations environmental priorities and for policy changes to the Greenhouse Gas Pollution Pricing Act. Meetings with Public Office Holders and elected officials for funding and policy changes that work to advance economic development opportunities for Ontario First Nations; support educational and language revitalization initiatives; address infrastructure and housing gaps; support Ontario First Nations’ social services; support environmental initiatives; enable Ontario First Nations engagement in the mining sector; promote clean drinking water and water protection; support income assistance and disability support programming; support First Nations police services; address violence against Indigenous women and girls; and support childcare and early learning initiatives. These priorities represent policies that Chiefs of Ontario is advocating for to be included in Budget 2025.

Development of the Coal Mining Effluent Regulations • Policies to support the competitiveness of Canada's mining industry Policies to support mining-specific and mining-related project development in Canada Policies to support green transportation and logistics activities Policies to increase electrical grid infrastructure to support new green mining technologies Policies and programs to support the development and deployment of new technologies in mining Policies and programs to support supply chain efficiency and resiliency in Western Canada Policies and programs to support commercial opportunities abroad Policies and programs relating to human resources and skills development and training for Indigenous Peoples in mining • Natural resource development and Canada-U.S. transboundary affairs Climate action policies including effective and competitive federal carbon pricing Canada Transportation Act, Canada Shipping Act and others with regard to international shipping, railway and port operations and infrastructure

Critical minerals, related policy development and financial support for extraction, processing and recycling projects and activities. Advancement of and financial support for new/modernized infrastructure to support mining and critical mineral activities. Project development for new mines and mine life extensions. Programs and financial support for industries negatively impacted by trade policies. Policies and programs to support Canada's international trade and import/export activities. Cross-Border Movement of Hazardous Waste and Hazardous Recyclable Material Regulations and its impact to recycling activities.

The WGC is helping to lead a global initiative alongside the World Bank and others to help combat illicit gold flows and promote formalisation of the artisanal and small scale gold mining sector.