Derek Felizarta

Discussions with government officials about the recognition of biochar in public policies, programs and strategies, including carbon removal and sustainable agriculture ; as well as participation in relevant public consultations (on agriculture, climate, environmental, circular economy, etc), including pre-budget consultations. Discussions with government officials about the inclusion of biomass in energy and forestry strategies, policies and programs as a motor of regional economic development, support to the forestry industry and energy transition ; as well as participation in relevant public consultations (on energy, forestry, economic development, etc), including pre-budget consultations. Discussion with government officials about existing sources of funding for a torrefied pellets (biocoal) project.

continued investment through public funding programs and/or contribution agreements by the Government of Canada in activities relating to Indigenous-led conservation, reconciliation between Indigenous and non-Indigenous peoples, and reconcilation between Canadians and the land. continued investment through public funding programs and/or contribution agreements by the Government of Canada in activities relating to nature-based tourism and/or community-led tourism continued investment through public funding programs and/or contribution agreements by the Government of Canada in activities relating to sustainable development, community economic development, and the Sustainable Development Goals continued investment through public funding programs and/or contribution agreements by the Government of Canada in activities relating to climate action, climate adaptation, and nature-based solutions. continued investment through public funding programs and/or contribution agreements by the Government of Canada in activities relating to biodiversity conservation, the Global Biodiversity Framework Targets /the Canada 2030 Nature Strategy

Ensuring federal funding for programs that reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Enhance regulations to limit greenhouse gas emissions in Canada, such as developing a strategy to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from the transportation sector. Canada's federal budget with regards to removing all subsidies to the oil, coal and gas industry, including subsidies provided through preferential tax treatments; development of renewable energy and fossil fuels, conservation and efficiency

United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change-Kyoto protocol The Government of Canada is required to: prepare a Climate Change Plan; prepare a statement on GHG emissions; and ensure that Canada meets its obligations under the Kyoto Protocol The mission of the Green Budget Coalition is to present an analysis of the most pressing issues regarding environmental sustainability in Canada and to make a consolidated annual set of recommendations to the federal government regarding strategic fiscal and budgetary opportunities. Species at Risk Act The purposes of this Act are to prevent wildlife species from being extirpated or becoming extinct, to provide for the recovery of wildlife species that are extirpated, endangered or threatened as a result of human activity and to manage species of special concern to prevent them from becoming endangered or threatened. Secured funding from Canadian International Development Agency Partnership Branch Funding for projects in the Americas Oceans Act WHEREAS Canada holds that conservation, based on an ecosystem approach, is of fundamental importance to maintaining biological diversity and productivity in the marine environment National Parks Act and Canada National Marine Conservation Areas Act Maintenance or restoration of ecological integrity, through the protection of natural resources and natural processes, shall be the first priority of the Minister when considering all aspects of the management of parks and marine conservation areas. Migratory Bird Convention Act This Act and its complementary Regulations ensure the conservation of migratory bird populations by regulating potentially harmful human activities. Metal Mining Effluent Regulation Seeking regulatory change to strengthen processes by which the owner or operator of a mine can obtain the Government's approval to deposit a deleterious substance into a natural water body or a tailings impoundment area that is added to Schedule 2 of the Regulations. Great Lakes Fisheries Convention Act An Act to implement a Convention on Great Lakes Fisheries between Canada and the United States Federal Marine Protected Areas sestablished under the Oceans Act to ensure the conservation and protection of species at risk and their habitats, the conservation and protection of unique habitats, and the conservation and protection of marine areas of high biodiversity or high biological productivity. Convention on Biodiversity To promote the conservation of biodiversity, the sustainable use of its components, and the fair and equitable sharing of benefits arising out of the utilization of genetic resources Canadian Wildlife Act and Complimentary Regulations. The Act allows for the creation, management and protection of wildlife areas for wildlife research activities, or for conservation or interpretation of wildlife, seeking regulatory and legislative change to strengthen the prohibitions in the Act. Canadian Environmental Protection Act. CEPA regulates toxins and 'animate products of biotechnology'. We are seeking to ensure the Act adequately protects biodiversity from toxins and other harmful products. Canadian Environmental Assessment Act to ensure that projects are considered in a careful and precautionary manner before federal authorities take action in connection with them, in order to ensure that such projects do not cause significant adverse environmental effects

Work with the government of Canada to build supportive partnerships for programs of The King's Trust Canada that help youth overcome barriers to employment and prepare for the changing world of work.