Evan Brick

Business Risk Management Programs: Ensure program design and delivery effectively meet the needs of both new and established agricultural producers, with supports that reduce operational risk and assist the long-term stability of agriculture producers. Livestock traceability: Ensuring agricultural stakeholders are engaged in the early development of legislative and regulatory changes to address cost pressures, implementation feasibility, and regulatory burden. Bill C-273 An Act to Amend the Feeds Act, the Fertilizers Act, the Seeds Act, the Pest Control Act and the Food and Drugs Act: to ensure it give farmers faster access to safe and reliable new technologically advanced products or more crop input options. Bill S-238: An Act to enact the Climate-Aligned Finance Act and to make related amendments to other Acts – climate-aligned financial reporting will be a cost burden for agricultural producers, local municipal governments and small businesses in rural Saskatchewan. Agriculture-advocating on policies with regards to research and technology that drives innovation, maximizing productivity, and/or ensuring the sustainability of food systems. National Highway Funding - the need for a dedicated and permanent funding model. Infrastructure: The importance of dedicated funding for rural municipal infrastructure projects to Canada's economy. Firearms: Participating in consultations on reducing rural crime and policy consultations to acts, regulations and programs relative to the possession, acquisition of firearms and disposal of firearms. Emission reductions - Focus on the agricultural practices in Saskatchewan that are contributing to carbon emission reductions while improving the competitiveness and profit of producers. Emergency Management - concerns that rural municipalities have with respect to obtaining operational and capital funding for training, equipment and infrastructure for rural Saskatchewan emergency responders. Critical Minerals - The importance to rural economic development, future energy needs, the economy and agricultural producers in Saskatchewan as well the importance to the Canadian economy and to global food security. Telecommunications: Radio license fees and renewals for public safety responders- discuss the importance for radio license fees and renewals to be at reasonable rates for volunteer emergency responders. Bill C-2: An Act respecting certain measures relating to the security of the border between Canada and the United States and respecting other related security measures. Concerns over wait times, drug trafficking, immigration, and funding. Bill S-230: An Act respecting the development of a natural strategy for soil health protection, conservation and enhancement. The importance of working with municipal governments when determining a national strategy. Water treatment systems; alternative water treatment technologies continue to be explored to allow options for rural municipalities. Water Infrastructure – the need for funding to develop and enhance water storage, conservation and distribution infrastructure for potable and non-potable water. Vaccines: SARM would like more federal investments into VIDO here in Saskatchewan for vaccine development, research and storage. Trade Agreements: Canada European Union Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement, (CETA) and Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement (CUSMA), our request is to better international trade for agriculture producers. The Rural Municipal (RM) Tax Loss Compensation Fund and the Rural Municipal Specific Claims Tax Loss Compensation Fund, which are tied to the Saskatchewan Treaty Land Entitlement Framework Agreement, continue to decrease in funds and is unsustainable without municipalities absorbing significant reduction in monies from the Funds. The Agreement needs to be reviewed. Species at Risk Act (SARA) - providing input on consultations to the Committee on the Status of Endangered Wildlife in Canada and amendments to SARA. Rural Healt

Business Risk Management Programs: Ensure program design and delivery effectively meet the needs of both new and established agricultural producers, with supports that reduce operational risk and assist the long-term stability of agriculture producers. Livestock traceability: Ensuring agricultural stakeholders are engaged in the early development of legislative and regulatory changes to address cost pressures, implementation feasibility, and regulatory burden. Bill C-273 An Act to Amend the Feeds Act, the Fertilizers Act, the Seeds Act, the Pest Control Act and the Food and Drugs Act: to ensure it give farmers faster access to safe and reliable new technologically advanced products or more crop input options. Bill S-238: An Act to enact the Climate-Aligned Finance Act and to make related amendments to other Acts – climate-aligned financial reporting will be a cost burden for agricultural producers, local municipal governments and small businesses in rural Saskatchewan. Agriculture-advocating on policies with regards to research and technology that drives innovation, maximizing productivity, and/or ensuring the sustainability of food systems. National Highway Funding - the need for a dedicated and permanent funding model. Infrastructure: The importance of dedicated funding for rural municipal infrastructure projects to Canada's economy. Firearms: Participating in consultations on reducing rural crime and policy consultations to acts, regulations and programs relative to the possession, acquisition of firearms and disposal of firearms. Emission reductions - Focus on the agricultural practices in Saskatchewan that are contributing to carbon emission reductions while improving the competitiveness and profit of producers. Emergency Management - concerns that rural municipalities have with respect to obtaining operational and capital funding for training, equipment and infrastructure for rural Saskatchewan emergency responders. Critical Minerals - The importance to rural economic development, future energy needs, the economy and agricultural producers in Saskatchewan as well the importance to the Canadian economy and to global food security. Telecommunications: Radio license fees and renewals for public safety responders- discuss the importance for radio license fees and renewals to be at reasonable rates for volunteer emergency responders. Bill C-2: An Act respecting certain measures relating to the security of the border between Canada and the United States and respecting other related security measures. Concerns over wait times, drug trafficking, immigration, and funding. Bill S-230: An Act respecting the development of a natural strategy for soil health protection, conservation and enhancement. The importance of working with municipal governments when determining a national strategy. Water treatment systems; alternative water treatment technologies continue to be explored to allow options for rural municipalities. Water Infrastructure – the need for funding to develop and enhance water storage, conservation and distribution infrastructure for potable and non-potable water. Vaccines: SARM would like more federal investments into VIDO here in Saskatchewan for vaccine development, research and storage. Trade Agreements: Canada European Union Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement, (CETA) and Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement (CUSMA), our request is to better international trade for agriculture producers. The Rural Municipal (RM) Tax Loss Compensation Fund and the Rural Municipal Specific Claims Tax Loss Compensation Fund, which are tied to the Saskatchewan Treaty Land Entitlement Framework Agreement, continue to decrease in funds and is unsustainable without municipalities absorbing significant reduction in monies from the Funds. The Agreement need to be reviewed. Species at Risk Act (SARA) - providing input on consultations to the Committee on the Status of Endangered Wildlife in Canada and amendments to SARA. Rural Health

Trade Policy - Possible new policies or regulations, and international negotiations, affecting Canada's international trade regime and consequences for the steel industry. Special Import Measures Act (SIMA) - procedures and information on administration of the SIMA in respect of the application of trade remedy measures available to Canadian producers; implementation and procedures for the Administrative Tribunals Support Services Canada agency; Canadian International Trade Tribunal advisory committee and similar entities Regulations regarding the management and shipment of waste materials. Programs and/or fiscal measures to support industrial workforce skills development Policies and programs of the federal government that are significant to the business operating and investment climate facing Canadian manufacturers in general and the steel industry in particular. This includes spending, legislative, or regulatory proposals, and legislation respecting the filing and disclosure of business information. North American Steel Trade Committee - Government policies and programs in relation to international steel trade and measures to improve the competitiveness of the domestic steel industry, principally Canada's trade rules under the World Trade Organization and the NAFTA. Implementation of new temporary entry requirements for business visitors to Canada. Fiscal, program and other measures important to the Canadian manufacturing sector's international competitiveness and innovation Federal Budgets as they relate to infrastructure, including measures associated with economic stimulus spending as well as ongoing infrastructure spending programs. Economic and Fiscal Policy - Corporate tax provisions in support of Canadian industrial competitiveness, particularly those that are important to improving the climate for investment in Canadian manufacturing, innovation, and workforce development. Economic and business conditions affecting the steel industry globally as well as in Canada, including monetary and fiscal policies. Climate change and air pollutant policies and regulations, particularly the development of government regulations pursuant to the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, in relation to climate change/greenhouse gas emissions and air pollutant regulations for industrial sectors. Regulations regarding the management and shipment of waste materials.

Trade Policy -- Special Import Measures Act (SIMA) and Possible new policies or regulations, and international negotiations, affecting Canada's international trade regime and consequences for the steel industry. Fiscal, program, policies, and other measures important to the Canadian manufacturing sector's international competitiveness, trade policies, innovation, including investment support for the steel sector. Federal Budgets as they relate to the steel sector, including measures associated with economic development, industrial competitiveness, innovation, and improving the climate for investment, including tax incentives. Climate change and air pollutant policies and regulations, particularly the development of government regulations pursuant to the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, in relation to climate change/greenhouse gas emissions and air pollutant regulations for industrial sectors. Regulations regarding the management and shipment of waste materials, including the transportation of dangerous goods. Programs and/or fiscal measures to support industrial workforce skills developmant

Engage with key ministries and key personnel to build awareness of SIMSA’s significant economic impact and ability to deliver upon Canada’s resource and energy sectors. This can be through receiving funding from departments such as Natural Resource Canada, PrairiesCan and the department of Finance.

Nuclear builds and tariffs - codes and standards, supply chain support

The Globe Theatre wishes to educate senior Government officials on both the political and departmental level on the latest regarding their ongoing multi-year full renovation and upgrade to the building that was a jointly funded project between The Theatre, Private Contributors, the City of Regina, the Province of Saskatchewan and the Government of Canada through IICP

Programs and policies relating to aboriginal labour force and economic development prospects Policies or programs related to innovation investment support for the steel sector. Economic and business conditions affecting the steel industry globally as well as in Canada, including monetary and fiscal policies. Trade Policy - Possible new policies or regulations, and international negotiations, affecting Canada's international trade regime and consequences for the steel industry. Special Import Measures Act (SIMA) - procedures and information on administration of the SIMA in respect of the application of trade remedy measures available to Canadian producers; implementation and procedures for the Administrative Tribunals Support Services Canada agency; Canadian International Trade Tribunal advisory committee and similar entities. Regulations regarding the management and shipment of waste materials. Programs and/or fiscal measures to support industrial workforce skills development Policies and programs of the federal government that are significant to the business operating and investment climate facing Canadian manufacturers in general and the steel industry in particular. This includes spending, legislative, or regulatory proposals, and legislation respecting the filing and disclosure of business information. North American Steel Trade Committee - Government policies and programs in relation to international steel trade and measures to improve the competitiveness of the domestic steel industry, principally Canada's trade rules under the World Trade Organization and the NAFTA. Implementation of new temporary entry requirements for business visitors to Canada. Fiscal, program and other measures important to the Canadian manufacturing sector's international competitiveness and innovation Federal Budgets as they relate to infrastructure, including measures associated with economic stimulus spending as well as ongoing infrastructure spending programs. Economic and Fiscal Policy - Corporate tax provisions in support of Canadian industrial competitiveness, particularly those that are important to improving the climate for investment in Canadian manufacturing, innovation, and workforce development. Climate change and air pollutant policies and regulations, particularly the development of government regulations pursuant to the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, in relation to climate change/greenhouse gas emissions and air pollutant regulations for industrial sectors. Regulations regarding the management and shipment of waste materials.

As it pertains to the oil and gas industry, food/home and building supply/crop supplies/feed retailing, wholesaling and manufacturing industries: discuss issues related to Pharmacy sector in Canada. As it pertains to the oil and gas industry, food/home and building supply/crop supplies/feed retailing, wholesaling and manufacturing industries: Fertilizers Act and Regulations - in respect of labelling requirements for bulk shipments. Clean Fuel Standard (CFS) This regulation is of significant impact to our business. We are concerned there will be insufficient implementation time; design must be flexible; federal/provincial harmonization. Climate change principles As it pertains to the oil and gas industry, food/home and building supply/crop supplies/feed retailing, wholesaling and manufacturing industries: • Canadian Co-operatives Act – in respect to review and changes to the Act, understanding by the federal government for specialized co-op development programs that will help start and grow new and existing co-ops with specific sectors or populations and a viable business model. As it pertains to the oil and gas industry, food/home and building supply/crop supplies/feed retailing, wholesaling and manufacturing industries: Transportation of Dangerous Goods Act – in respect to rail and truck transportation of products and appropriate classification and stewardship of products. As it pertains to the oil and gas industry, food/home and building supply/crop supplies/feed retailing, wholesaling and manufacturing industries: Safe Food for Canadians Act and Food & Drug Act & Regulations - in respect of managing risk to food safety and supporting a safe food system for Canada. Including food commodities (fruit & vegetables, grains & oilseeds), including their inspection, their safety, their labelling, and advertising, and their import. As it pertains to the oil and gas industry, food/home and building supply/crop supplies/feed retailing, wholesaling and manufacturing industries: Feeds Act – in respect to possible amendments and policy interpretations. As it pertains to the oil and gas industry, food/home and building supply/crop supplies/feed retailing, wholesaling and manufacturing industries: Federal Budget – in respect to providing resources for environmental initiatives, including climate change, renewables, fiscal policy, investing in water and wastewater infrastructure, pollution abatement and enforcement. As it pertains to the oil and gas industry, food/home and building supply/crop supplies/feed retailing, wholesaling and manufacturing industries: Clean Fuels Standards and Climate Change Principles. FCLs actions to reduce carbon footprint through waste diversion activities and the reduction of emissions, etc. As it pertains to the oil and gas industry, food/home and building supply/crop supplies/feed retailing, wholesaling and manufacturing industries: Chemical Management Plan – in respect to assessment of chemicals in commerce in the coatings industry and risk management initiatives to mitigate harm to human health and ecological systems. As it pertains to the oil and gas industry, food/home and building supply/crop supplies/feed retailing, wholesaling and manufacturing industries: Canada Customs Act & Regulations - in respect of establishing & implementing appropriate enforcement mechanisms and policies which affect the movement of products. As it pertains to the oil and gas industry, food/home and building supply/crop supplies/feed retailing, wholesaling and manufacturing industries: Agriculture Policy Framework/Growing Forward – in respect to supporting the development and implementation of a safe food supply chain for the Canadian marketplace and the ability to trace products for the food retailing industry along the supply chain.

Seeking government action to recognize fertilizer as an essential good necessary for both domestic and global food production. Regulations regarding the transportation of dangerous goods and designated fertilizer products. Input on water policy as it relates to the impact and management of fertilizer products. Input on economic and fiscal policy as it relates to the fertilizer industry in Canada and its global competitiveness. Input on climate change and greenhouse gas policy, strategies. Explosives Regulations regarding safety and security in handling of explosive precursors to reduce the risk of criminal acts. Engaging the government on its initiative to reduce fertilizer emissions by 30% from 2020 levels. Changes to the Fertilizers Act and regulations regarding the use, registration, or safety of fertilizer products

Supporting the client as they explore funding opportunities. Advocating for the inclusion of biomass in the list of supported technologies in the Investment Tax Credit (ITC) and the capital cost allowance under the ITC.

Monitoring for any changes to the output-based pricing system and its provincial equivalency, and any related programs that advance or impede emissions-reducing technologies. Input regarding policies that enhance or impede the competitiveness of Canada's agriculture and fertilizer industries. Ensuring the ongoing reliability of the transportation supply chain. Advancing economically and environmentally sustainable agriculture practices including nutrient management protocols.

Support of Export Development Canada in providing export credits enabling OCNI members to export products and services to countries with which Canada has signed a Nuclear Cooperation Agreement Informing the federal government on the merits of nuclear technology and the benefits of a strong Canadian supply chain. Federal support for the export of nuclear products and services related to peaceful uses of atomic energy to countries with which Canada has signed a Nuclear Cooperation Agreement Discussions with officials to review possible funding opportunities for Canadian suppliers of nuclear technology products and services