Huzaif Qaisar
Special Assistant - Communications, Global Affairs Canada (GAC)·3 communications in the past year
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CAMECO
2Work Permits: Highlight the significant challenges facing industry in securing foreign nationals to fill skilled labour shortages in Canada. Advocate for adherence to stated processing timelines for work permits through Canadian diplomatic missions abroad and encourage improved communication on individual cases. Transportation Policy: Advocate that federal transportation policy and legislation must ensure Canada remains competitive in strategic industries like the nuclear energy sector by facilitating the continued transport of these goods via Canadian roads, rail lines and ports. Ensure that the high standards, safeguards and precautions taken in the transport of uranium and nuclear products are understood by federal policy-makers. Tax Policy, Legislation and Application: Work toward a resolution of issues arising from multiple court rulings in Camecos favour following successful litigation to overturn reassessments issued to the company by Canada Revenue Agency for the 2003, 2005 and 2006 tax years. Sustainable Resource Development: Seek to ensure that any environmental legislative or regulatory modifications affecting resource development are grounded in the principles of sound science/evidence-based decision-making and efficiency of regulatory process. These include the implementation of the new Impact Assessment Act (IAA), the Fisheries Act, and the Canadian Navigable Waters Act (CNWA), as well as further developments under the Species at Risk Act (SARA). Seek also to ensure that a meaningful role is facilitated for local Indigenous communities in the environmental monitoring of resource operations. Non-Resident Ownership Policy (NROP): Advocate for the implementation of the policy changes recommended for uranium mining in the final report of the Competition Policy Review Panel. National Recovery Strategy for the Woodland Caribou pursuant to the Species at Risk Act (SARA): Advocate for the federal government to update the finalized National Recovery Strategy for woodland caribou to fully and accurately reflect the scientific findings and data collected from the additional research that has been conducted in northern Saskatchewan. International Trade Policy: Encourage the Government of Canada to support Canadian business by fostering positive trade relations and facilitating commercial opportunities with key export markets, and by taking action to protect and defend Canadian companies when foreign governments treat them unfairly. International Nuclear Co-operation: Advocate for the completion and implementation of Nuclear Co-operation Agreements and related protocols facilitating the export of Canadian uranium, nuclear products and technologies for civilian purposes to countries the Government of Canada recognizes as legitimate participants in the nuclear energy sector. International Investment Protection: Encourage the negotiation and implementation of Foreign Investment Promotion and Protection Agreements and/or other bilateral investment treaties with countries that currently do not have such agreements in place with Canada to better protect the investments and holdings of Canadian companies and individuals in foreign jurisdictions. Infrastructure Programming: Encourage that all federal and federal-provincial infrastructure programs and initiatives include criteria to support public and community/First Nation infrastructure projects in remote northern regions of the country, including the northern portions of provinces. Foreign-Origin Nuclear Material (FONM): Advocate for the consideration of economic impacts on potential changes in the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission's application of Canadian nuclear non-proliferation policy to exports of FONM. Duty to Consult: Encourage greater clarity in the requirements and responsibilities of the various parties involved in resource land development as it pertains to the Crown's Duty to Consult and other aboriginal-based rights including considerations or decisions related to t
BELL HELICOPTER TEXTRON CANADA
1Les représentations ont comme objectif de faire valoir les intérêts du client en marge de l'Accord entre l'Union européenne et le Canada concernant la participation au titre de l'Instrument SAFE (Agir pour la sécurité de l'Europe par le renforcement de l'industrie européenne de la défense). Suivis pour garantir le respect des dispositions et des règlements inscrits à l'Accord Économique et Commercial Global entre le Canada et lUnion européenne (AECG), notamment ceux de l'accès aux marchés publics des pays membres. Représentations ayant comme objectifs: a) la promotion des biens et des services du Client sur les marchés extérieurs par le biais des ministères et organismes pertinents du gouvernement du Canada, b) l'ouverture des marchés extérieurs (privés et publics) par le biais des ministères et organismes pertinents du gouvernement du Canada Programme d'acquisition d'hélicoptères par la Gendarmerie Royale du Canada Mise en place de politiques favorisant la maximisation des retombées financières et industrielles au Canada pour d'éventuels programmes d'acquisition de biens et de services reliés à la défense et à la sécurité nationale/territoriale. Le but des représentations est doffrir au gouvernement du Canada une solution canadienne pour l'approvisionnement dhélicoptères fabriqués au Canada pour venir en aide aux forces militaires de lUkraine et ainsi quen appui aux opérations humanitaires et de sauvetage auprès des populations civiles en Ukraine. Eventual provision of aircraft under the nTACS project (next Tactical Aviation Capability Set) to the Department of National Defence
PARABELLUM COMMUNICATION
Bell Textron Canada
1Monitoring provided to ensure compliance with the provisions and regulations of the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) between Canada and the European Union, particularly those concerning access to public procurement markets in member countries. The representations are intended to promote Bell's interests in relation to the Agreement between the European Union and Canada concerning participation under the SAFE Instrument (Security Action for Europe) through the Reinforcement of the European Defence Industry. Représentations auprès du gouvernement du Canada ayant comme objectif l'obtention de financement pour le développement et la commercialisation de nouveaux hélicoptères Bell ou pour la réalisation de programmes de recherche et développement. Fourniture éventuelle d'appareils dans le cadre du projet nTACS (next Tactical Aviation Capability Set) au ministère de la défense nationale. Représentations dans le but d'encourager l'achat et/ou la location d'hélicoptères Bell et leurs services et support associés par le gouvernement du Canada. Représentations afin d'offrir au gouvernement du Canada une solution canadienne pour l'approvisionnement d'hélicoptères fabriqués au Canada afin de venir en aide aux forces militaires ainsi qu'aux services publics à travers le monde en appui aux opérations humanitaires et de sauvetage auprès des populations civiles. Discussions et représentations afin que le gouvernement du Canada maintienne, bonifie et/ou mettre en place des programmes et des politiques d'appui à l'industrie canadienne de l'aérospatiale.
CEMENT ASSOCIATION OF CANADA
1Communicating with government officials about international trade, more specifically trade issues related to the cement industry, including potential tariffs. Federal initiatives on Carbon Capture, Utilization and Storage to support investment by the cement industry in projects to reach the industry's net-zero ambition. Engaging Parliamentarians on federal government policies impacting Canadas economic security, supply chain resilience and sustainability and potential impacts on the Cement Industry in Canada and its ability to remain competitive in a global market The Investing in Canada Plan, National Infrastructure Assessment and the Building Canada Plan: Gas Tax Fund in respect of funding to municipalities for infrastructure investments. The Federal Hydrogen Strategy and the role of the cement and concrete industry as hydrogen end users The Federal Clean Fuel Regulations (CFR) and their impact on cost competitiveness of the cement and concrete industry The announced climate plan, A Healthy Environment and a Healthy Economy and the role of cement and concrete to reach Canadas 2030 Emissions Reduction Plan Scientific Research and Development Tax Incentive Program and the design scope of programs applicable to the cement industry. Renewable Fuels Regulations in respect of incentives for energy from renewable sources. Public-Private Partnership and in respect of the P3 Crown Corporation. National Sustainable Development Act, in respect of materials and design consideration in sustainable construction. National Pollutant Release Inventory policy regarding air emissions. National highways policies and programs and the design and life cycle assessment and costing of roads and highways. National Building Code of Canada with respect to proposed amendments to include lower carbon materials and fire safety Municipal Rural Infrastructure Fund (MRIF) policy or program in respect of advocating for concrete highways and concrete infrastructure Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program: Provincial-Territorial Funding in regards to infrastructure spending and promoting sustainability and life-cycle assessment and costing requirements for projects. Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program: GST Rebate in respect of manufacturing tax costs. Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program: Gateways & Border Crossings Fund in respect of improvements to the flow of goods across borders through the promotion of concrete infrastructure. Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program, the National Infrastructure Assessment and Canada Strategic Infrastructure Fund (CSIF) and is respect of life cycle assessment and costing and design requirements for projects. Introduction of carbon contracts for difference to support long-term investment by the cement industry in projects to support lower carbon cement and concrete Input regarding federal policies that can help enhance the competitiveness of the Canadian cement industry. Infrastructure Canada Program (ICP) in respect of funding design, requirements and implementation. Import Tariff on Manufacturing Machinery and Equipment in respect of lowering or elimination of tariffs on imported machinery and equipment. Greening of Federal Government procurement policies and programs in respect of sustainability and adoption of lower carbon concrete. Greenhouse Gas Pollution Pricing Act and related Output-Based Pricing System regulations in respect of GHG and air emissions and carbon pricing. Greenhouse gas inventory policy or program in respect of the consultations with industry and federal-provincial harmonization and greenhouse gas emission reporting under a national single window system. Federal Contaminated Sites Management in respect of design and funding requirements for projects. Federal Contaminated Sites Action Plan regarding brownfield sites and the promotion of cement based solidification and stabilization technology choices for projects. Clean Energy Fund Program in respect of renewable and clean energy a
Canada Goose
1Discussions regarding the status of the government's overall international trade plan, including the Canada-United Kingdom Trade Continuity Agreement and Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement, and the approach to Intellectual Property. Buy Canadian Policy. Discussions regarding prioritizing Canadian manufacturing in procurement proposals. Canada's northern economic development policy. Discussions of the status, development and governments position in regards to new policies in the North.
Shell Canada
1Energy Security & Supply Resilience - Development and modernization of federal legislation, regulations, policies and programs to strengthen Canada's energy security and fuel supply resilience, including potential amendments to the Energy Supplies Emergency Act. Output-Based Pricing System Regulations & federal benchmarking criteria - Development of federal offset system protocols. Recognition of high performers and linking of offset systems. Stable and predictable carbon pricing system. Competitiveness considerations. Excise Tax Act – Seeking clear, efficient, and practical administration of excise tax requirements, including relief mechanisms, minimization of administrative burden, and avoidance of unintended tax impacts. Tax measures – Seeking clear, efficient, and internationally aligned tax policies, regulations, and reporting requirements. Advocating for practical implementation, administrative certainty, regulatory harmonization across government departments, and minimization of administrative burden. Customs Act, Customs Tariff, Valuation for Duty Regulations, Customs Accounting and Revenue Management (CARM), tariffs and related trade measures – Seeking practical, efficient, and fiscally feasible implementation of customs and trade requirements, including appropriate tariff, surtax, remission, and exclusion relief mechanisms, while minimizing administrative burden and unintended cost impacts. Transportation - Considerations for competitiveness of Canadian shippers. Emphasizing importance of efficient access to markets, security of supply for products, and potential implications of tariffs. Streamlined compliance processes and safety standards requirements. Canadian Environmental Protection Act – Streamlined and efficient regulatory processes, reporting requirements, and information gathering initiatives. Reduction of regulatory and reporting duplication. Feasible implementation of a Right to a Healthy Environment. International and Inter-Provincial Trade: Predictable, diversified and open trade markets. Clear and pragmatic Canada-United States-Mexico trade agreement (CUSMA) compliance requirements. Preservation of CUSMA as currently structured. Clean Fuel Regulations – Efficient implementation. Compliance pathways that recognize emissions reduction actions and projects. Feasible requirements. Reduction in the Release of Volatile Organic Compounds (Storage and Loading of Volatile Petroleum Liquids) Regulations, reduction of benzene releases from gasoline stations, Base-Level Industrial Emissions Requirements – Advocating that regulatory policies and programs are feasible and science-based. Practical implementation. Fuel quality - Increase efficiency/streamline regulatory requirements through consolidation of the five federal fuel regulations. CCUS, clean technology and hydrogen investment tax credits, Clean Growth Fund, Clean Fuels Fund, and other fiscal frameworks to support low carbon fuels and products – Timely, predictable, and feasible fiscal and regulatory policies and programs to advance energy transition and diversification, including gaseous and liquid fuels and their carriers. Clear application & eligibility requirements, broadening of fund scope. Competitiveness of Canadian energy transition infrastructure investment. Net Zero Emissions Accountability Act and other climate policies/regulations including Emission Reduction Plans, Clean Electricity Regulation, oil and gas emissions cap, methane, Zero-Emission Vehicle Mandate, cross border carbon adjustment, carbon markets and interprovincial linkage, Internationally Transferred Mitigation Outcomes (ITMOs) and regional tables – Timely, predictable, and feasible regulatory policies and programs to advance a competitive energy transition. The future Canadian energy mix and the potential pathways. Opportunities and fiscal incentives for emissions reductions and low-carbon solutions. Competition Act - Seeking to understand new requirements. Clear guidelines and prag
Vancouver International Airport Authority
1Seeking to liberalize air policy and bilateral air transportation agreements. Seeking to change border facilitation processes and policies. Seeking to amend security screening policies, regulations and resourcing. Seeking to amend proposed changes to airport policies. Advocate for the development of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) in Canada. Collaboration to support efforts to strengthen workforce development for continued economic growth and resilience. Collaboration to support efforts to diversify market opportunities through air connectivity. Seeking to enable opportunities for future infrastructure development. Seeking to amend existing airport lease agreements. Seeking to enable technology and innovative solutions to maximize efficiency and safe movement of goods and people. Seeking to amend and expand electronic travel authorization programs. Seeking to amend aviation policies and regulations to protect the current and future viability and accessibility of an airport. Canadian Aviation Regulations (CARs), associated standards, Advisory Circulas and Notice of Proposed Amendments with respect to Aerodromes, Airports and Heliports.