Francois Rivest

To ensure economic activities are considered in the development of Marine Protected Areas and National Marine Conservation Areas in Canada. Modernization of the federal shellfish management regime Advocate for the development of an Aquaculture Act for Canada. Advocate for a reasonable and responsible "BC Salmon Farming Transition" plan Seek inclusion for aquaculture in Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada Growing Forward 2 framework Advocate for reforms to current regulations under the Fisheries Act that impact aquaculture sector Advocating for a new aquaculture development strategy for Canada

Funding for sector and members company, new technologies and operational developments. Ensure modern and efficient transport regulations for the aquaculture sector. To ensure economic activities are considered in the development of Marine Protected Areas and National Marine Conservation Areas in Canada. Seek renewal of Sustainable Aquaculture Program within Fisheries and Oceans Canada Advocate for the development of an Aquaculture Act for Canada Advocate for a new aquaculture development strategy for Canada. Advocate for a reasonable and responsible "BC Salmon Farming Transition" plan Modernization of federal shellfish management regime Seek inclusion for aquaculture in Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada Growing Forward 2 framework Advocate for reforms to current regulations under the Fisheries Act that impact aquaculture sector

Discussions with officials on the audit of CPA infrastructure. Discussions with officials with regards to cruise tourism. Seeking changes to the Canada Marine Act. Discussions with officials with regards to the Ports Canada Conference. Discussions with officials with regards to Canada and U.S. trade and Trump trade measures. Discussions with officials with regards to border security. Discussions with officials with regards to trade relations between Canada and the United States of America. Supply chain fluidity and the role of the National Supply Chain Office in supply chain challenges. The provision of border services by CBSA at sufficient levels to support new and existing trade. Meeting Canada's supply chain infrastructure deficit and how it will be financed and funded. Seeking funding from Transport and Finance. Influencing the National Supply Chain Strategy by submitting detailed recommendations. Seeking changes to the Marine Transportation Security Regulations (MTSR) to improve security capabilities of port authorities. Privacy and Access to Information: Ensuring a fair and competitive framework for ports as commercially viable entities. National Trade Corridors Fund: Seeking funding for port infrastructure needs, also seeking funding under NTCF or other programs for decarbonization and deferred maintenance of infrastructure. Impact assessments: seeking clarity and precision on timelines for reviews. Environment and Energy: promoting ports as an environmentally progressive transport hubs integral to global supply chains and regional economic development.

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

Discussions about financial sustainability measures for universities. Discussions about shared priorities related to universities including workforce, talent, and employment. Discussions on the Canada-India Talent and Innovation Strategy. Government of Canada - Universities Working Group roundtable discussion on research security. Discussions about artificial intelligence (AI) funding as it relates to universities. Student housing and community enabling campus infrastructure programs. Working group meeting to discuss academic contributions to the Defence Industrial Strategy. Immigration policies and programs related to international students and affecting universities. Discussions of education and international relations opportunities. Engaging in discussions on research priorities for Canadian universities. Discussions about research policy and programs, Canada-US relations, and their impacts on the post-secondary sector Discussions about international students, the workforce, and the benefits of a university degree. Discussions about the Global Excellence Initiative (GEI) and future funding commitments. Meeting to discuss science policy and programs, impact of Canada-US relations Recent policy changes and development of other policy tools including the Recognized Institutions Framework.

Support the inclusion of human rights objectives by Canada in international fora Promoting the importance of the full range of sexual and reproductive health and rights in development assistance programming, in line with a human rights framework and best practices. This can include conversations about accountability frameworks, funding practices, and resourcing international development assistance Discussions with government (department TBD) to support a national strategy for comprehensive sexuality education, including gender-based violence education, and access to accurate sexual and reproductive health information in Canada and in the world. This might also include requests for funding to support this advocacy work. Discussions with government (department TBD) to improve access to contraceptives in Canada and internationally. This could include changes to policies and programmes as well as requests for funds for further advocacy or services in this area. Discussions with government (department TBD) to discuss policies and programmes that would increase access to abortions for people in Canada and globally. This could include requests for funding related to supporting abortion access, proposed regulations and proposed legislation.

The company wishes to engage the government in connection with its initiatives that support economic development, including small business, brands, fisheries and agricultural product promotion from across Canada.

Représentations afin de faire valoir les intérêts commerciaux de l'industrie canadienne de la production primaire d'aluminium dans le cadre des relations commerciales entre le Canada et les États-Unis, plus précisément afin que le gouvernement canadien prenne position auprès des autorités gouvernementales américaines afin que les sociétés canadiennes de production d’aluminium puissent maintenir l’exportation de leur production vers les États-Unis, incluant notamment en ce qui concerne la situation tarifaire. Représentations en appui au Conseil du Patronat du Québec, afin d'obtenir du gouvernement canadien un appui financier, en dehors du cadre d'un programme, afin de financer une initiative en ligne visant à diffuser une plateforme Web faisant la promotion des retombées positives d’accords commerciaux avec les États-Unis et le Mexique. Les sommes pourraient servir à payer des salaires pour réaliser le projet. Les programmes visés, la forme du soutien financier et les montants sont inconnus à ce jour. Participation à une table de concertation sectorielle d'Environnement et Changement climatique Canada au sujet du nouveau cadre réglementaire entourant les émissions de gaz à effet de serre à être introduit. Les représentations visent, aux fins de l’adoption des nouveaux règlements, l’adoption de critères spécifiques au secteur de l’aluminium pour les niveaux d’émissions et les activités visées. Les représentations visent également les mécanismes d’application et de suivi de la conformité pour ces règlements. Participation à une table de concertation sectorielle d'Environnement et Changement climatique Canada au sujet de l’adoption de nouvelles normes nationales de qualité de l’air ambiant à être introduites. Les représentations visent à ce que ces nouvelles normes tiennent compte des particularités du secteur de l’aluminium, incluant notamment celles ayant trait aux émissions de dioxyde de soufre. Participation à un comité de travail créé par Environnement et Changement climatique Canada concernant le nouveau système de gestion de la qualité de l'air à être introduit. Les représentations visent, aux fins des nouvelles ententes de performance environnementales, l'élaboration de normes quantitatives et qualitatives propres au secteur de l'aluminium, ainsi que l'élaboration d'un code de bonnes pratiques pour les particules fines qui tient comptes des particularités du secteur de l'aluminium.

Enabling government communication of Nuclear Energy Policy. Increase government's awareness of business activities' alignment with nuclear energy policy. Request feedback and insight into government's policy on nuclear energy.

Representations regarding Canadian and international defence procurement. The protection and promotion of Canada's access to global markets. Tax regime for large corporations under Part VI.1 (Tax on Corporations Paying Dividends on Taxable Preferred Shares) of the Income Tax Act. Spectrum Utilization Policies and Radio System Policies affecting frequency bands Bombardier operates in or in equipment built by Bombardier. Representations regarding the draft Select Luxury Items Tax Act and its impact on business aircraft manufacturers Obtain support from Canada to enable Export Development Canada (EDC) to provide customer financing of aircraft. Obtain financial support from Industry Canada under the Strategic Aerospace and Defence Initiative for research and development. Obtain financial support from Canada with respect to the development of aerospace technology. Management of ongoing projects entered into under the Technology Partnership Canada Program with respect to research and development initiatives. Expansion of various air services agreements under Canada's Blue Sky Policy Establish appropriate regulations for export permits and controlled goods. Enhance Research and Development tax incentives under the Income Tax Act, including Investment Tax Credit (ITC) Economic and Trade Agreements with respect to equal market access to other countries. Define appropriate level for aircraft certification at Transport Canada. Deductibility of interest payable to controlled foreign affiliates under the article 18.4 of the Income Tax Act. Collaboration with National Research Council (NRC) with respect to various research and development initiatives Changes to the civil aviation regulations with respect to private operators. Canada’s participation in the Organisation for Economic Co-Operation Development consensus financing guidelines pertaining to sales financing framework. Canada's support of the development of the aerospace industry. Canada's support of the development of a skilled workforce. Canada's participation in a potential pluri-lateral discussion around WTO on aerospace and ways to strengthen them.

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.