Glenn Hargrove

Federal housing policies, programs, and regulatory frameworks affecting the supply and affordability of housing in Canada, including initiatives that support increased residential construction, innovative building approaches, and the use of Canadian wood products in sustainable and efficient housing development. Federal policies and programs supporting youth employment, workforce participation, and career development opportunities connected to Canada’s forest sector. Federal infrastructure policies and programs affecting economic development and transportation systems relevant to Canada’s forest sector and the communities it supports. Federal rail safety regulations and transportation of dangerous goods frameworks affecting the safe and efficient movement of products and inputs relevant to forest sector operations. Federal budget measures, fiscal policy developments, and economic policy frameworks affecting the forest sector, including measures that support investment, growth, competitiveness, and long-term economic resilience. Federal regulatory frameworks affecting commercial transportation of forest products that support safe and efficient transportation. Federal workforce development and labour market policies affecting employment in Canada’s forest sector, including skills development, labour mobility, immigration pathways, and workforce supports. Canada Transportation Act and related transportation regulatory frameworks affecting freight service, system reliability, and cost competitiveness for forest sector shippers. Federal policies affecting transportation system costs and shipping competitiveness for Canadian forest products, including regulatory and service frameworks. Canadian Environmental Protection Act and the Chemicals Management Plan, including substance assessments conducted under the Pest Control Products Act, with respect to science-based regulatory approaches that protect environmental outcomes while supporting industrial competitiveness. Federal tax policy and investment incentive frameworks affecting capital investment, research and development, productivity, and long-term competitiveness in Canada’s forest sector. Federal innovation, clean technology, and industrial development programs that support modernization, advanced manufacturing, and the growth of next-generation forest products. Federal policies and programs supporting Indigenous partnerships, economic participation, and long-term opportunities connected to Canada’s forest sector. Migratory Birds Convention Act and Migratory Birds Regulations as they relate to land management activities and environmental stewardship practices within the forest sector. Pulp and Paper Effluent Regulations under the Fisheries Act, including Environmental Effects Monitoring requirements and regulatory approaches affecting pulp and paper operations, environmental performance, and sector competitiveness. Fisheries Act habitat protection provisions and associated regulatory tools affecting forestry operations and land management activities, with respect to effective environmental oversight and practical implementation. Species at Risk Act and related policies regarding species protection, recovery planning, and conservation measures affecting forest landscapes, environmental stewardship, and natural resource activity. Federal policies, programs, and legislative initiatives supporting the development of forest-based bioeconomy opportunities, including biomass energy, biofuels, and other innovative forest-derived products that contribute to economic and environmental objectives. Federal programs and initiatives supporting climate change mitigation, adaptation, and resilience within Canada’s forest sector and forest-dependent communities. Federal transportation infrastructure policies and programs affecting the movement of forest products, including rail, port, and trade corridor infrastructure that supports economic growth and supply chain efficiency. Federal policies a

Communicating economic status of industry with regard to policies that support ongoing competitiveness of BC's forest industry. Impacts of US tariffs on Canadian lumber exports - Federal backstop program in 2025. Softwood Lumber support program. Softwood Lumber Agreement between the Government of Canada and the Government of the United Sates of America with regards to negotiations impacting members and renegotiating of Canada/US Mexico (CUSMA) Agreement. Discussions on trade diversification. Agreements or collaboration between Canada and the US on Softwood Lumber.

Seeking government support through repayable or non-repayable contributions towards the First Nation's acquisition of a company.

Funding opportunities related to trade infrastructure (rail and marine) under the Trade Diversification Corridor Fund. Potential funding for community projects in Southern New Brunswick for which we would be a private sector partner. Interactions with Government Officials on issues related to Investment Tax Credits. Discussions with Federal Officials on tax measures related to investments in Short Line Railways in Canada. Discussions with Federal Officials regarding defence supply chain opportunities in Canada and the development of a defence-specific industrial strategy. Interactions with Federal Officials regarding Federal programs to accelerate the building of new homes in Canada, including Build Canada Homes. Discussions with Federal Officials regarding Canada's retaliatory tariffs in response to U.S. tariffs on Canadian goods. Potential funding for Spruce Budworm research and response in Atlantic Canada. Meetings with Federal officials regarding support for Canadian private forest owners initiatives related to small forest owners’ silviculture and conservation programs. Sporadic interactions with local Member of Parliament regarding immigration applications. Softwood Lumber Agreement with the United States with regard to Maritime exemption for duties. Interactions with Federal officials regarding the Government's plan to plant 2 Billion trees by 2030. Interactions with Federal officials regarding potential funding for rural housing. Input into the Federal Government's National Shipbuilding Procurement Strategy as it relates to Irving Shipbuilding being selected on October 19, 2011 to build the Combat Vessel work package. Input into potential change to pulp and paper effluent regulation. Discussions with Government Officials with respect to European Union Deforestation Regulations. Discussions with Federal officials concerning carbon offsets and carbon fuel tax.

Implementation of the Forest Sector Transformation Task Force recommendations as it relates to private forest lands. Softwood lumber duties with respect to creation of a private land exemption, and consideration of the development of Meritorious Initiatives for Canadian non-profits Increase fire resilience and disaster mitigation on private forest lands. Funding is being sought for Canadian Forest Owners to engage with the federal government on ensuring access to federal funding for fire mitigation. Demonstrate support for International Partnerships of Private Forest Lands. Funding is being sought to support Canadian Forest Owners leadership and support of the International Family Forestry Alliance (IFFA). Creation of national private forest land inventory and forest owner land management objectives. Funding is being sought to support the engagement of Canadian Forest Owners, and its provincial association members, for the development of the private land inventory and a robust forest owner survey. The Fisheries Protection Policy with respect to forest management and woodlands operations. The development of standards and regulations related to the implementation of the new Fisheries Act. The creation of a Personal Silvicultural Savings and Investment Program, similar to a RRSP. Species at Risk Act with respect to forest management and woodlands operations including stewardship action plans, the wildlife species listing process, measures to protect wildlife species and compensation for land owners. Recognition of Indigenous rights in the areas of access to traditional territory including access to private forestland and information about resources located on private forestland, business development and joint ventures, revenue sharing, control of natural resources with traditional territories and Indigenous rights and title. Migratory Birds Convention Act with respect to forest management and woodlands operations and the administration of the Act including compensation to land owners. Fisheries Act with respect to forest management and woodlands operations and the new Fisheries Act. 2 billion trees program development and implementation

The Fisheries Protection Policy with respect to forest management and woodlands operations. The development of standards and regulations related to the implementation of the new Fisheries Act and related regulations. Species at Risk Act with respect to forest management and woodlands operations including stewardship action plans, the wildlife species listing process, measures to protect wildlife species and compensation for land owners. Recognition of Indigenous rights in areas of access to traditional territory including access to private forestland and information about resources located on private forestland, business development and joint ventures, revenue sharing, control of natural resources within traditional territories and indigenous rights and title. Migratory Birds Convention Act with respect to forest management and woodlands operations and the administration of the Act including compensation to land owners. Fisheries Act with respect forest management and woodlands operations and the new Fisheries Act. 2 billion trees program development and implementation

OBTENIR DE L'AIDE POUR FINANCER LE DÉVELOPPEMENT ET LE DÉPLOIEMENT DE L'INNOVATION DANS LE SECTEUR FORESTIER CANADIEN ET PLUS SPÉCIFIQUEMENT LA CAPACITÉ D'INNOVATION DE FPINNOVATIONS.

Discussions with the federal government on various aspects of Paper Excellence business operations, including, but not limited to, economic growth, innovation, sustainability and environment, and product diversification.

Participating in the Canadian Lumber Trade Alliance (CLTA) alongside associations and lumber companies from across Canada. The CLTA works to advocate for a fair resolution to the softwood lumber dispute with the United States. Engaging with the Federal Plastics Registry to advocate for a process that is fair, efficient, and effective. Lobbying for fiscal policy that supports a competitive forest industry in Canada. Working with the Department of Fisheries and Oceans on a process to evaluate and mitigate impacts of stream crossings and harvesting operations in areas with trout populations. Speaking to government about the Clean Fuel Standard and its potential impact on the forest industry. Representing AFPA-member company interests on the softwood lumber file and working with the Government of Canada to achieve a resolution to outstanding trade disputes with the United States. Promoting a competitive forest industry, including sound forestry policy and strategic partnerships and programs. Lobbying for efficient rail service that moves member company products to customers in a timely and cost-effective manner. Engaging on the climate change file to promote the benefits of a well-managed forest and wood building products as part of Canada's net zero goal. Amendments to the Pulp and Paper Effluent Regulations including the Environmental Effects Monitoring (EEM) program. Advocating for implementation of the Species at Risk Act that recognizes the value of forestry on the landbase and balances conservation goals and socioeconomic impacts.

Engagement with government officials to seek funding or tax relief measures for net zero building material manufacturing, in support of Canada's forestry sector and housing supply chain.

Discussions about federal support (whether funding or policy) for the Mercer Peace River pulp mill and Mercer Celgar pulp mill operations and the continued support of the Mercer Peace River Pulp and Svante Co? Capture Project.