Jake Stewart

Advocating on issues that affect the business interests such as increasing national, regional and local opportunities for tourism, travel and trade, as well as enhance the traveller experience. Advocating for land use policy and regulations for the protection of Canada’s airspace. Advocating for funding of airport infrastructure

Aviation safety and security: Canadian Aviation Regulations ( CARs ), Canadian Aviation Security Regulations (CASRs), Canadian Aviation Security Screening Airport Investment Statement – Lease Extension Implementation Enhancing the traveller journey - the evolving role of technology and innovations in the airport experience The needs of the modern Canadian airport system - Financial support for regional air service, protection of Canada’s airspace from interference, and funding support for airport infrastructure Transportation Modernization Act - implementing certain aspects of the proposed legislation Short term relief and long term economic recovery for Canada’s Airports as a result of the impacts of COVID-19 CBSA services at air borders - with respect to CBSA resources Canadian Air Transport Security Authority Act - with respect to implementing commitments made in Transportation 2030 Bill C-52: with regards to service level standards, noise, environmental reporting, and diversity. Bilateral Trade and Air Service Agreements - general support for increased or expanded bilateral air agreements for Canada. Observer or neutral party for information purposes at discussions Airport Rent, Fees and Taxes - with respect to reforms to airport rent Airport Capital Assistance Program - program eligibility

Promote to the government the benefits of salmon farming in Canada through economic development, international exports, economic reconciliation with First Nations, and increased food security.

Working with the government to provide support for start ups, focusing on sustainable chemistry and clean tech sectors, and assisting with commercialization and helping bring products and technology to market.

Seek increased funding for type 1 diabetes research Discussions and information sharing on improving regulatory pathways for cell and gene therapy Discussions and information sharing around: Procurement and tariffs impact Insulin production Stock piles To seek funding to expand the foundation's educational program to raise awarenes of type 1 diabetes and diabetes management in Canada. Ensuring Bill C-64, the National Pharmacare Act, meets the needs of Canadians living with type 1 diabetes by having adequate insulin and diabetes devices coverage, while respecting patient choice. Seek an increase funding for the Canadian Clinical Trial Network to find a cure for Type 1 Diabetes (T1D). Ongoing conversation with Health Minister's Office regarding JDRF-CIHR Partnership to Defeat Diabetes renewal funding. Meeting with Juvenile Diabetes Caucus Co-Chairs to discuss strategies and tactics to move JDRF Canada Pre-Budget Submission priorities forward including additional funding for research towards a cure for type 1 diabetes Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) and the Strategy for Patient-Orientated Research (SPOR) Discussions with CIHR and SPOR Network about collaboration towards the creation of a type 1 diabètes registry

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

Federal appointments to the boards of directors of Canadian Port Authorities and Crown corporations. Issues concerning railway safety, operations and investment. Regulatory and policy alignment between Canada, the U.S., and Mexico. Changes to, or pursuant to, the Canada Transportation Act, Railway Safety Act, or other acts impacting railway operations, including with respect to regulations, rules, and exemptions. International trade and tariff policies, including implications from related government support programs. Infrastructure funding and projects that support Canada’s supply chains, enable trade, and improve safety. Changes to, or government actions pursuant to, the Canada Labour Code respecting labour stability in Canadian supply chains or otherwise affecting federally regulated employees. Tax policies to improve the competitiveness of the Canadian economy and support trade diversification.

Supply management system as it relates to the chicken sector. World Trade Organization agreements (WTO) as they relate to the negotiations on agriculture. The Agreement on Internal Trade (AIT) as it relates to supply management. Regional and Bilateral Trade Negotiations with regard to possible impact on the Canadian chicken sector. Meat Inspection Regulations with respect to poultry processing. Environment initiatives as they relate to the chicken industry. Consumer Packaging and Labeling Regulations with respect to production claims on labels. Chicken Farmers of Canada’s Raised by a Canadian Farmer Animal Care Program. Canadian Food Inspection Agency programs related to the chicken industry. Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement related to chicken products and the chicken sector. Administration and allocation of the Tariff Rate Quota. Health of Animals Act and Regulations dealing with the development and refinement of animal disease preparedness and response protocols. Funding for the development and implementation of on-farm programs. Tariff classifications, Tariff enforcement, Duties Deferral and Drawback Programs. Animal Health Products (antimicrobials, vaccines, feed/water additives) availability in Canada.

Discussing with government Bill C-29: An Act to provide for the establishment of a national council for reconciliation

Advocating that tobacco/nicotine taxation policies and tobacco settlement money in reinvested into respiratory health including lung cancer screening, chronic lung disease screening and treatment, mental health and addiction, tobacco/nicotine prevention and cessation support, including flavour bans for vaping and nicotine products. Impact of the mail stoppage to Canadian charities, during our most important quarter for fundraising to support programs and services and request to work to return mail delivery to Canadians so that they have the programs and resources they need. Seeking support from the Ministry for Seniors and Accessibility regarding grants aligned to support youth improving their lung health through supporting healthy habits, including quitting smoking and vaping; and supporting seniors living with chronic lung conditions to become engaged in their communities and access/promote resources and programs to improve their lung health. Seeking recognition that vaping and nicotine use are key points of initiation for youth (not harm reduction) and the commitment to review the Tobacco and Vaping Products Act, specifically to include the integration of nicotine reduction targets (such as the federal 5% by 2035 goal) into all relevant national policies and mandates. Seeking the commission of a comprehensive report to define the scale and understand the impact of respiratory health issues using reliable data to identify urgent gaps, set clear national targets, and lay the foundation for tracking measurable progress towards improving respiratory health. Advocating for continued and expanded funding for radon advocacy and awareness program. Advocating for funding for air quality public awareness work among the respiratory care community. Seeking support for a Healthy Homes Tax Credit that includes providing a tax credit for Radon Mitigation and Residential Air Filtration Units. Seeking funding from Health Canada regarding vaping public education and cessation support. Requesting stakeholder consultations for development of a Respiratory Health Bilateral Funding Agreement with the provinces that would support provincial investments in COPD, Lung Cancer, Asthma, Immunization strategies and other respiratory health concerns. Implement a smoke free generation by limiting legal access to smoke and vape products for youth born after a cut off date. Request for public consultations on policies to limit access to nicotine products.

Communication with regards to the role of the University of New Brunswick (UNB) and public universities in the emerging federal innovation agenda and how UNB can get funding. Sources of funding are to be determined. Communication with regards to the role of the University of New Brunswick (UNB) and public universities in the emerging federal innovation agenda. Communication with federal government with regards to ongoing status of National Research Council Canada.