Iqra Ishtiaq

Workforce development - retention and recruitment - for the marine transportation sector New mandate for the Canadian Coast Guard under the Department of National Defence and need for a new Act to authorize and transition CCG to become Canada's maritime authority. Bill C-12's information sharing of intelligence data to support maritime single window and maritime domain awareness. Canada Border Services Agency with respect to the regulatory amendments under the Customs to streamline vessel conveyance reporting in a national maritime single window. To advance container examination capabilities with more non-intrusive technology. Seek improvements to expedite the issuance of visas to expedite crew changes in Canada and transfers of Internationally Trained Workers Seeking amendments to the Canada Marine Act with respect to the governance of Canadian port authorities. Labour availability and instability due to collective bargaining affecting the marine transportation sector. Review of the Canada Labour Code and Industrial Inquiry. Development of the National Supply Chain Strategy and proposals put forward for consideration by the National Supply Chain Office. The Pilotage Act and its implementation with respect to pilot certificates, compulsory areas, and safety management systems. Supporting green shipping corridors and funding opportunities to establish alternate fuels and shore power for domestic and international ocean carriers. Proposal to expand Canada's marine and coastal protected areas with respect to a target of 30% by 2030. Policies considered to establish oversight of anchorages outside of the jurisdiction of port authorities. Cargo, Fumigation & Tackle Regulations with respect to vessel inspections and the safety associated with the movement of cargo. Supporting best practices and streamlined inspections. Canadian Food Inspection Agency with respect to Plant Protection and export measures as they relate to vessel and cargo requirements and inspections. Canada Shipping Act 2001 with respect to its review and potential amendment to address concerns associated with marine safety, the management of vessel traffic, and marine pollution preparedness and prevention.

Engaging with Government of Canada representatives on issues pertaining to marine policy, marine safety & security regulatory and compliance matters, and other items relevant to the Western Canadian maritime industry.

Communicating issues and recommendations to promote the health and efficient operation of interprovincial cannabis supply chains as it relates to federal, provincial and territorial policies and regulations. Communicating issues and recommendations in support of manufacturing efficiencies, labelling accuracy and requirements, and sale of cannabis products governed by federal policies and regulations.

Appreciation for skilled trades funding announcement and need to direct funding towards post-secondary facilities and equipment to maintain and increase capacity for workforce development as well as expanding federal funding for skilled trades beyond Red Seal certified trades into trades covered by Transport Canada certification. Mental Health, Suicide Prevention, and Youth Issues Challenges with policy changes and procedural issues related to the International Student program Engaging with the Workforce Alliance for Transportation and Supply?Chains?to ensure we are collaborating to meet the needs of the marine and other transportation sectors Workforce development needs in the transportation sector and their critical role in the construction sector’s success. Sharing pre-budget submission from our sector associations and asking for support with the identified recommendations BCIT’s role in the marine sector and some of the current challenges we are facing with advancing our marine training offerings Potential alignment with Japan in areas such as secure and resilient infrastructure, advanced manufacturing, cybersecurity, aerospace, autonomous systems, marine technologies, disaster resilience, and talent development to be discussed with participants of the Team Canada Trade Mission to Japan. BCIT's contribution to Canada’s defence industrial base through applied research, workforce development, advanced technology training, and partnership development with industry, government, and international partners. Industrial and Technological Benefits (ITB) policy review Expanding DigiToST, an interdisciplinary, multi-institutional research lab, for social good, bringing together education, applied research, industry, digital innovation, and health. Proposed mixed-used project for submission to the Build Communities Strong Fund that BCIT is exploring in collaboration with the City of Burnaby. Supporting equity in trades training and apprenticeships Applied research and training in AI, digitial innovation, and applications for emergency management and early wildfire detection. Expansion of the UTIP funding to include opportunities for post-secondary institutes to apply for funds to renovate and modernize trades training spaces on campuses. Funding received from Public Safety Canada and potential future news release. Training programs to support Indigenous youth to use AI as a tool to support career growth. Challenges surrounding AI and how to keep ahead of the ever changing and evolving landscape of AI; skills training to support AI and how organizations need to develop guiding principles to be responsible AI users for integration into business. BCIT's Trades Discovery Program and the challenges that women face in trades careers. Financial sustainability of BCIT and revenue diversification opportunities Appreciation for previous UTIP funding and input for future opportunities for UTIP funding to support trades training. BCIT's support of industry and SMEs through research and innovation to develop commercially relevant technologies, products and services. BCIT's global Opportunities including export of technical training, consulting, applied research, and product development services. Opportunities for BCIT to participate as an educational partner in GOC trade missions. Global opportunities for transnational and international education and international student recruitment. Marine Innovation Simulation Centre of Excellence educational research project and workforce development needs connected to the marine sector. Importance of investing in trades training at public post-secondary institutions in addition to funding union-delivered training BCIT as an employer of immigrants BCIT's role in training and educating students in clean energy construction and power engineering Defence funding through ITB policy and its support of post-secondary education and research Supports for apprentices to meet Canada's major projects development. Need to

Engaging on the development of Federal policy to address street disorder and drug-related crime Seeking Tourism Relief Funding Opportunties for Infrastructure Funds for Municipalities Opportunities for innovation, green technology, and economic development funds for municipalities Opportunities for climate change prevention and adaptation funds and green technology funds for municipalities Opportunities for Affordable Housing Funds pertaining to Muncipalities Engaging on the development of the Blue Economy Strategy. Advocating for protections for the Southern Resident Orca Pod.

Health Canada's consultation and next steps around regulation of foods derived from somatic cell nuclear transfer clones. Agriculture and dairy farming (Farm Management and Technology and Social/Policy Challenges) International trade negotiations and ensuring mitigation measures for existing/future trade agreements. WTO (World Trade Organization) Negotiations on Agriculture as it relates to supply management. Use of Veterinary Natural Health Products in dairy livestock production - Veterinary Drugs Directorate of Health Canada. Trans fats, Saturated fats, Sodium and Sugar as it relates to dairy products, Food Guide recommendations and nutritional labelling. Traceability Under "Agricultural Partnership", the establishment of regulations for traceability. Collaborating with provincial and federal governments in the determination of private and public interests and in discussions with Ministers re government/industry share of costs. Research Under "Canadian Agricultural Partnership", the federal Minister of Agriculture and Agri-food announced a research cluster, in cooperation with Dairy Farmers of Canada, worth $12M. Quality Milk Program - Implementation and administration of the Quality Milk Program under the Canadian On-Farm Food Safety Program of AAFC. Product of Canada consultations Dairy Farmers of Canada participated in federal government consultations on regulations pertaining to "Product of Canada". proAction - implementation and administration of the proAction program. Ingredients Industry stakeholders discussion on domestic ingredient strategy, pricing of components, marketing of ingredients. Involves discussions with the Canadian Dairy Commission. Implementation of Special Agricultural Safeguard for supply-managed products, dairy products in particular. Implementation of new tariff rate quotas for milk protein isolates as per GATT Article XXVIII, Amendment to Customs Tariff (tariff line 3504). Work with Finance Canada, AAFC and DFAIT on implementation and allocation of said TRQ. Implementation of a Grocers Code of Conduct. Guide for Food labelling and Advertising in respect of all dairy products and use of dairy terminology (modifiers, highlighted ingredients). Growing Forward. This is a federal-provincial agreement with oversight for many of our issues (Business Risk Management, Research, etc.) Food and Drug Act and its accompanying regulations as they apply to all dairy product compositional standards, in particular those on cheese and yogourt. Food and Drug Act and its accompanying regulations as it applies to the labelling and advertising of dairy products Federal framework and action plan on antimicrobial us and antimicrobial resistance. Explicit and implied Health Claims related to dairy and non-dairy products Ensure the appropriate allocation of the Tariff Rate Quotas under the Comprehensive Review of the Allocation and Administration of Tariff Rate Quotas for Dairy, Poultry and Egg Products. Discretionary Food Fortification policy of Health Canada. DFC has particular interest in the discretionary food fortification of non-nutritious foods and vitamin fortification of dairy products. Discretionary Food Fortification Governed by Food and Drug Act and the Agricultural Products Marketing Act. Development of the Code of Practice for the Care and handling of Dairy Cattle in cooperation with CFIA's activities in OIE (Organisation mondiale de la Santé Animale). Contribute to a Vision Exercise on the future of dairy with AAFC. Consultations on supplemented foods. Consultation on Vitamin D fortification. Climate Change / Environment Farm practices for greenhouse gas mitigation; documenting programs that exist provincially and federally that are available to dairy producers; promoting best management practices. Canadian Agricultural Products Act with respect to standards for ice cream and yogurt. Canada-EU Trade Agreement, CUSMA, CPTTP and Canada-UK. The components within these agreements that we are interested in are ag

Communicating with government officials about potential government funding or financial benefits for geospatial intelligence systems, artificial intelligence ("AI") systems and satellite systems. Communicating with government officials about potential investments in (and contracts for) geospatial intelligence systems, artificial intelligence ("AI") systems and satellite systems, including for uses related to climate change, infrastructure, security and emergency management.

Fisheries: The object of the lobbying is to promote the benefits of Grieg Seafood's salmon farming investments in Canada and seek a positive path forward for continued investments, job creation, food security, exports, and economic reconciliation with First Nations.

Advocacy related to university engagement in Canadian priorities in artificial intelligence, data systems and related computing science and energy subjects, including but not limited to specific calls for proposals. Advocacy for university initiatives related to Canadian priorities across the defence spectrum, including initiatives relevant to both Defence and Veterans' Affairs, among other federal departments. Advocacy to enhance support for university research mobilization and commercialization activities. Research security, with respect to international research partnerships Discussions with Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada and other relevant departments and agencies regarding the role of universities in supporting federal innovation initiatives, policies and programs. Discussions regarding research and development initiatives and federal support related to energy and environment, and climate change research, innovation, commercialization, talent and knowledge mobilization. Discussions regarding official language funding amounts and mechanisms. Discussions about the Copyright Act and details of its implementation in a post-secondary setting. Advocacy to secure support in the budget for post-secondary education, research, innovation, and science and technology. Advocacy to secure federal support to develop and upgrade university infrastructure, including but not limited to research and learning facilities, digital infrastructure, and transit infrastructure. Advocacy to increase support for university research, including research funding and granting programs administered by the tri-agencies (SSHRC, NSERC, CIHR) and other departments and agencies. Advocacy to improve immigration policies and programs for prospective and current university students, faculty, and staff. Advocacy to ensure that proposals to develop or amend federal legislation, regulations, policies or programs that directly or indirectly impact the post-secondary system reflect the needs of universities and support our research and education mission. Advocacy to enhance student supports, including but no limited to Canada Student Grants and Loans, the Canada Graduate Scholarship Program, supports for Indigenous students, and work-integrated learning programs. Advocacy to advance Canadian leadership in priority areas to support world class research, talent attraction and retention, and knowledge mobilization. Advocacy related to reconciliation efforts, including but not limited to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission's Calls to Action

Communicating issues and recommendations to promote the health and efficient operation of interprovincial cannabis supply chains as it relates to federal, provincial and territorial policies and regulations. Communicating issues and recommendations in support of manufacturing efficiencies, labelling accuracy and requirements, and sale of cannabis products governed by federal policies and regulations.