Émilie Simard

Meetings with elected and non-elected officials pertaining to the work permits for postgraduate students.

Piracy and Counterfeiting - Supporting an effective border enforcement regime and protecting intellectual property rights holders from piracy and counterfeiting (Copyright Act, Trade-marks Act, and Customs Act). Department of Heritage Federal Cultural Policy Review related to the film/audio-visual sector in Canada. Regulations on the use of unmanned aircraft systems and electronic logging devices in the film/audio-visual sector in Canada. Regulations on the use of electronic logging devices in the film/audio-visual sector in Canada. Regulations related to COVID19 testing in the film/audio-visual sector in Canada. The Temporary Foreign Workers Program (Immigration and Refugee Protection Act; Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations) and its impact on the film/audio-visual sector in Canada. Policies and programs related to COVID19 testing in the film/audio-visual sector in Canada. Film distribution policy related to the film/audio-visual sector in Canada. Communications - Amendments to modernize the Broadcasting Act, Telecommunications Act, and Radiocommunications Act as part of the legislative review of Canada's communications framework. Copyright Act - Supporting strong and effective copyright law that supports the production and distribution of cinematographic works in Canada. Production incentives related to the film/audio-visual sector in Canada. ISED Innovation Agenda related to the film/audio-visual sector in Canada.

Démarches effectuées auprès du gouvernement concernant les besoins canadiens et internationaux ainsi que le processus d'approvisionnement en matière de véhicules de défense et spécialisés. Rencontres sur la révision de l'Accord Canada-États-Unis-Mexique (ACEUM). Démarches effectuées auprès du gouvernement en vue de promouvoir l'électrification des transports et plus précisément les véhicules récréatifs électrique.

Bill C-12- Parts- 5-8 related to sweeping new powers and ineligibilities for Canada's refugee and immigration system Bill C-2, concerns with proposed changes to the Immigration and refugee protection Act, and to new authorities for data sharing, lack of consultation Refugee Claimant System Legislation as it relates to new reforms being proposed by the Government post Bill C-69 Temporary Foreign Worker Program- with respect to the need to end closed work permits and create open work permts Temporary Foreign Worker PRogram- Need for pathways to Permanent status for migrant workers Safe Third Country Agreement with the US, with respect to its current application ensuring the availability of the safety valves the Supreme Court referred to (this could be a regulation and is also shaped by policy( Safe Third Country Agreement - Seeking its termination Regularization of non status people- Need for a broad and comprehensive program with simple application process Refugee Resettlement- Timely and Equitable processing and effective support services Refugee Claimants- Need for a National Plan to address claimant needs and rights Immigration response to global crises- Need for an equitable policy framework to guide these responses. Immigration Refugee Board- policies and processes affecting refugee rights Immigration Levels - Increasing the levels for Resettled refugees and Protected Persons Federal Budget - Funding for refugee support Services, resettlement, eligibility and determination processes. Family Reunification- Timely and Equitable processing for protected persons and refugees CBSA- The need to seek alternatives to Detention and work with community based organizations to find them CBSA Removals - Seeking a moratorium on removals ahead of the regularization program CBSA Removals- ensuring that changes to the fee structure does not harm rights of vulnerable migrants CBSA- Guidelines on Gender based violence and gender considerations Canadian Border Service Agency- Processing of refugee Claimants at the Border Bill C-20 concerning oversight of CBSA and the need to ensure third party access for raising a complaint as well as need for recourse and redress in relation to removals where a complaint has been made Anti Trafficking- Use of Temporary Resident Permits to support rights of trafficked migrants

Wildfires- In respect to the increasing threat of wildfires and measures to ensure protection, mitigation, and prevention of damage to critical electricity infrastructure. Bill C-8 (45-1), with respect to potential cybersecurity requirements on electricity operators. International trade, with respect to direct electricity trade and the trade of goods necessary for electricity infrastructure. Inclusive of foreign and domestic tariffs impacting the Canadian electricity industry. United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act, in respect to infrastructure development. The Pest Management Regulatory Agency's directive on the phase-out of Pentachlorophenol, with respect to timelines for a responsible depletion of stock to reduce grid reliability and environmental risk. Telecommunications Act, in respect to the Telecommunications policy review and electricity support structures and spectrum management as they may be applicable to the advent of a smart grid. Strategic Innovation Fund, in respect to the application process, the scope of the fund, and Net Zero Accelerator. Statutory Review of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999 (CEPA 1999), including but not limited to GHG regulations under CEPA 1999 such as the proposed Carbon Dioxide from Natural Gas-Fired Electricity Regulations, and the proposed amendment to the Reduction of Carbon Dioxide Emissions from Coal-Fired Electricity Production Regulations. Species at Risk Act, in respect to the management of habitat, and species at risk in relation to the generation and transmission of electricity; and stewardship policies and programs with on-going efforts to streamline and clarify regulatory process, in relation to electricity industry plans to address the need for new infrastructure development to meet growing demand for electricity and replacing aging electricity assets. Remotely Piloted Aircraft System (RPAS) - We are seeking to support Beyond Visual Line of Site (BVLOS) operations for RPAS in Canada for our members. RPAS are a cost-effective and safe way of examining linear features like transmission lines. Remotely Piloted Aircraft System (RPAS) - We are seeking to determine a process by which critical infrastructure owners or operators can apply to have Class F restricted airspace designated over their sites. The purpose is to discourage RPAS operations (or other unwanted aircraft) over critical infrastructure, especially in the energy sector. Radiation Emitting Devices Act, in respect to the potential health effects of electric and magnetic fields (EMF). National Security Policy, in respect to security standards for facilities used for the international trade of electricity, and reliability standards. National Security Policy, in respect to pandemic planning and a national plan for the use of anti-virals, and activities pertaining to threat and risk assessments, security clearances, exercises and drills. National benefits-sharing framework, with respect to major electricity resource projects. Migratory Birds Convention Act, in respect to the management of habitat, species at risk and migratory birds in relation to the generation and transmission of electricity; and stewardship policies and programs with an on-going efforts to streamline and clarify regulatory process, in relation to electricity industry plans to address the need for new infrastructure development to meet growing demand for electricity and replacing aging electricity assets, as well as enabling the maintenance and operations of existing infrastructure. Investment tax credit proposals, with respect to incentives for certain types of renewable and clean energy technologies, including energy storage, hydrogen, carbon capture, utilization and storage (CCUS), and small modular reactors (SMRs). Impact Assessment Act, formerly known as Bill C-69, "An Act to enact the Impact Assessment Act and the Canadian Energy Regulator Act, to amend the Navigation Protection Act and to make consequenti

Veiller à la mise en œuvre de l'application du Règlement sur les langues officielles - communications avec le public et prestation de service suite aux résultats du Recensement de 2011 Recherche d'appui et de contributions gouvernementales pour appuyer la mise en oeuvre du plan stratégique pour favoriser l'immigration au sein des communautés francophones en situation minoritaire Programme des langues officielles - Prochain Plan d'action pour les langues officielles Programme de promotion de l'accès à la justice dans les deux langues officielles - participation à la mise en oeuvre du programme Programme d'appui aux langues officielles de Patrimoine canadien - volet vie communautaire - renouvellement des accords de collaboration provinciales et territoriales en appui aux développement des communautés francophones et acadiennes ainsi que de l'appui aux organismes nationaux à vocation sectorielle. Programme d'appui aux langues officielles de Patrimoine canadien pour promouvoir les besoins des communautés francophones et acadiennes Politique sur les paiements de transferts - mise en oeuvre des recommadations du groupe d'experts et mise en oeuvre des obligations sous la Partie VII de la Loi sur les langues officielles Politique sur l'utilisation des langues officielles pour les communications avec le public et la prestation des services Obtenir des contributions du Programme d'établissement de Citoyenneté et Immigration Canada relativement à la coordination du dossier de l'immigration dans les communautés francophones et acadiennes et l'appui du ministère pour des services d'accueil et d'établissement en français dans diverses régions du pays. Loi sur les langues officielles - son application et sa mise en oeuvre - particulièrement les Parties IV,V et VII Charte canadienne des droits et libertés - mise en oeuvre des articles 16 à 20 et 23 - mise en oeuvre d'un programme d'appui aux droits linguistiques Cadre de politiques en matière de langues officielles - Mise à jour de la règlementation relié à la Loi sur les langues officielles et du régime linguistique au Canada

Having conversations about Canada’s music marketplace and the role of Canada’s major labels and artists in it Policy pursuant to International Trade, industry regulation and the Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement (CUSMA) review regarding culture, the digital environment and copyright and labour practices that protect Canadian artists and the creative industries. Discuss potential artificial intelligence regulations and governance measures that ensure that creators and their intellectual property are protected in the digital environment Having conversations about Canada's participation in the World Intellectual Property Office Standing Committee on Copyright and Related Rights Having conversations about Canada's participation at the G7 Summit and global leadership on music and cultural policy. Regulation pursuant to the implementation of the Digital Service Tax (DST). Regulations pursuant to the Copyright Board of Canada. Regulations pursuant to the Broadcasting Act - Ensuring that CRTC regulations that affect the Canadian recording industry appropriately promote Canadian artists and creative industries. Legislative proposal to ensure that individuals are able to protect the use of their voice and visual likeness from artificial intelligence applications Enforcement and Amendment of the Customs Act - Seeking amendment and adequate enforcement of provisions of the Customs Act to ensure that intellectual property rights holders are protected against counterfeiting and piracy and trade in counterfeiting or pirated goods. Amendments to the Copyright Act - To bring the Copyright Act in line with advances in technology and current international standards and provide fair and predictable rules for copyright in the digital environment. Amendments to the Broadcasting Act - to ensure that the Broadcasting Act protects and supports Canadian music creators and their works in the digital environment.

Engaging the federal government on policy, regulatory, and infrastructure initiatives related to the reliable and efficient movement of essential crop input products throughout Canada. This includes discussions on supply chain resiliency, transportation corridors, and trade-enabling infrastructure necessary to support domestic agriculture. Sensibiliser le gouvernement quant aux impacts financiers négatifs liés à l'imposition de tarifs par des partenaires commerciaux du Canada sur les produits de porc exportés. Création d'une dispense pour les travailleurs étrangers temporaires (TET) invités au Programme de sélection des travailleurs qualifiés (PSTQ)ou en attente de Certificat de Sélection du Québec (CSQ), dont le permis expire avant l’obtention du CSQ et travaillant dans un établissement dépassant 20 % de travailleurs étrangers, afin d'assurer la stabilité de la main-d’œuvre et la continuité des opérations. Reconnaissance par le gouvernement fédéral de l’expérience en emploi, sans diplôme, des travailleurs étrangers temporaires (TET) dans le cadre du Programme de sélection des travailleurs qualifiés (PSTQ) du Québec. Providing input to the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) on the regulatory oversight of fertilizer products, including policies related to product approvals, labelling requirements, and the transportation, storage and sale of fertilizer. Changes to the Fertilizers Act and regulations regarding the use, registration, or safety of fertilizer products. Obtenir du financement par l'entremise du Fonds stratégique pour l'innovation Obtenir du financement par l'entremise du Partenariat canadien pour une agriculture durable Modifier la Loi de l’impôt sur le revenu (LIR) pour assurer la pérennisation du programme de parts à imposition différée. Maintenir et ne pas aller en deçà du seuil de 20% pour la main-d'oeuvre pouvant provenir du Programme des travailleurs étrangers temporaires, volet des bas salaires, dans le secteur agroalimentaire, notamment pour la transformation des viandes, qui est un prolongement du secteur agricole. Inclure dans la « dispense à l’exigence de la limite des postes liés à l’agriculture primaire » les Classification nationale des professions (CNP) de manœuvres à la transformation alimentaire (9617) et les bouchers industriels (9462)

Discussions on the proposed National Electricity Strategy Discussions on proposed legislative, regulatory and policy reforms as they relate to building major projects in Canada. Conversations regarding the role of the Major Projects Office and its potential impact for hydropower's projects and regulatory framework. Discuss potential U.S. tariffs on Canadian exports of electricity and manufactured components and their impact on the hydropower sector. Implementation of the Impact Assessment Act, Canadian Navigable Waters Act, and Canada Water Act, and regulations and policies there under, as they relate to the operation, refurbishment and redevelopment of existing hydropower generation stations, and development of new hydropower generation stations. Conversations regarding financing available for hydropower projects. 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, and/or Clean Electricity Regulations as they relate to the operation, refurbishment and redevelopment of existing hydropower generation stations, and development of new hydropower generation stations. Legislation, regulation, policy and fiscal measures that promote the production and use of green hydrogen within Canada Legislation, regulation, policy, and fiscal measures that promote the production and use of green hydrogen within Canada including but not limited to the Clean Hydrogen Investment Tax Credit, Clean Fuel Regulations Hydrogen Quantification Methodology, and Hydrogen Roundtables 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 environmental legislation such as the Species at Risk Act, and Migratory Birds Act, and regulations and policies thereunder, as they relate tot he operation, refurbishment and redevelopment of existing hydropower generation stations, and development of new hydropower generation stations. Conversations regarding the interpretation of certain clauses of The Fisheries Act that potentially impact the development and operations of some hydropower facilities. Application of Clean Economy Investment Tax Credits for HydroPower industry as compared to other technologies.