Jason Flint

Interaction with the Government of Canada officials on matters related to general agriculture policy including competitiveness, innovation, sustainability and economic growth in the agri-food sector Interaction with Government of Canada officials in regard to consultations to implement Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals as per Hazardous Products Act. Interaction with Government of Canada officials in regard to certification, modification and approval of BASF Agricultural Solution’s portfolio, including pesticides, herbicides and other agricultural chemicals, under the Fertilizers Act and the Feeds Act and Feeds Regulations. Interactions with Government of Canada officials in regard to the Seed Regulatory Modernization initiative.

Cost Recovery Programs with respect to the Pest Management Regulatory Agency for registered pest control products, the Health Products & Food Branch for hard surface disinfectants, sanitizers and food contact sanitizers and CEPA's New Substances Regulations. Food and Drug Regulations with respect to the pre-market authority for the sale of disinfectant products, sanitizers, food contact sanitizers and post-market reporting. Canadian Environmental Protection Act (CEPA) with respect to amendments (S5). Competition Act with respect to Environmental Claims Guidance, Made in Canada/Product of Canada Guidance. Canadian Environment Protection Act and its regulations for Volatile Organic Compounds in certain products and HFCs. Pest Control Products Act and regulations of domestic and institutional pest control products. Hazardous Products Act and Regulations regarding interpretation and technical amendments/guidance to the Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System. Chemicals Management Plan regarding the review of existing, and new substances, which may be used in consumer and commercial products. Cabinet Directive on Regulation regarding the expectations and requirements in the development, management and review of federal regulations. Controlled Drugs & Substances Regulation with regard to precursors Canada Consumer Product Safety Act, in respect of regulations for labelling, incident reporting and compliance of consumer products.

Raise awareness of the Canadian grains and oilseeds sector, our ability to contribute to the Canadian economy and share our sustainability story. Lobby for trade enabling solutions internationally on Maximum Residue Levels (MRLs) of pesticides on grain. Lobby for grants related to cross-commodity market access activities in the grain sector Lobby for effective trade negotiations and enforcement provisions in key export markets, in particular as it relates to technical barriers to trade and regulatory cooperation Lobby for clear, science and risk-based approach to regulation of pesticides and new plant breeding innovation.

Statutory review of the Pest Control Products Act, engagement on Pest Control Products regulatory transformation, renewal and cancellation policy. Statutory review of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act and amendments to other toxics law policies and/or regulations including the Pest Control Products Act and the Consumer Product Safety Act. Obtaining recognition of constitutionally-protected environmental rights, including the codification of these rights through the proposed Canadian Environmental Bill of Rights; Implementing the Fisheries Act to better protect fish, fish habitat and water flows. Implementation of the Species at Risk Act in a manner that ensures protection of species-at-risk. Implementation of the Impact Assessment Act in a manner that protects the environment, including effective application of Strategic and Regional Impact Assessment provisions Banning thermal coal exports from and through Canada Advocating to strengthen the Impact Assessment Act, regulations and policies Advocating to strengthen the Canadian Environmental Protection Act (CEPA) Advocating that plastics be added to the Priority Substances List and to the List of Toxic Substances Advocating for the reform of the Competition Act. Advocating for the passage of legislation that recognizes protects the right to a healthy environment. Advocating for the passage of Bill C-230 National Strategy to Redress Environmental Racism Act Advocating for the implementation of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act. Advocating for sustainable finance regulation Advocating for strengthening Bill C-50 (the Canadian Sustainable Jobs Act). Advocating for laws to enable citizens’ right to repair products Advocating for healthy transportation Advocating for circular economy laws, strategies and policies Advocating for Bill S-243, An Act to enact the Climate-Aligned Finance Act and to make related amendments to other Acts, and which would require certain financial and other federally regulated entities to address climate change Advocating for a United Nations Global Plastics Treaty Advocating for a robust national environmental justice strategy to assess and address environmental racism and injustice Advocating for a federal Aquaculture Act that protects native species and coastal ecosystems Advocating for a Canadian climate change accountability framework Advocating for a Biodiversity Accountability Act

As it pertains to the oil and gas industry, food/home and building supply/crop supplies/feed retailing, wholesaling and manufacturing industries: discuss issues related to Pharmacy sector in Canada. As it pertains to the oil and gas industry, food/home and building supply/crop supplies/feed retailing, wholesaling and manufacturing industries: Fertilizers Act and Regulations - in respect of labelling requirements for bulk shipments. Clean Fuel Standard (CFS) This regulation is of significant impact to our business. We are concerned there will be insufficient implementation time; design must be flexible; federal/provincial harmonization. Climate change principles As it pertains to the oil and gas industry, food/home and building supply/crop supplies/feed retailing, wholesaling and manufacturing industries: • Canadian Co-operatives Act – in respect to review and changes to the Act, understanding by the federal government for specialized co-op development programs that will help start and grow new and existing co-ops with specific sectors or populations and a viable business model. As it pertains to the oil and gas industry, food/home and building supply/crop supplies/feed retailing, wholesaling and manufacturing industries: Transportation of Dangerous Goods Act – in respect to rail and truck transportation of products and appropriate classification and stewardship of products. As it pertains to the oil and gas industry, food/home and building supply/crop supplies/feed retailing, wholesaling and manufacturing industries: Safe Food for Canadians Act and Food & Drug Act & Regulations - in respect of managing risk to food safety and supporting a safe food system for Canada. Including food commodities (fruit & vegetables, grains & oilseeds), including their inspection, their safety, their labelling, and advertising, and their import. As it pertains to the oil and gas industry, food/home and building supply/crop supplies/feed retailing, wholesaling and manufacturing industries: Feeds Act – in respect to possible amendments and policy interpretations. As it pertains to the oil and gas industry, food/home and building supply/crop supplies/feed retailing, wholesaling and manufacturing industries: Federal Budget – in respect to providing resources for environmental initiatives, including climate change, renewables, fiscal policy, investing in water and wastewater infrastructure, pollution abatement and enforcement. As it pertains to the oil and gas industry, food/home and building supply/crop supplies/feed retailing, wholesaling and manufacturing industries: Clean Fuels Standards and Climate Change Principles. FCLs actions to reduce carbon footprint through waste diversion activities and the reduction of emissions, etc. As it pertains to the oil and gas industry, food/home and building supply/crop supplies/feed retailing, wholesaling and manufacturing industries: Chemical Management Plan – in respect to assessment of chemicals in commerce in the coatings industry and risk management initiatives to mitigate harm to human health and ecological systems. As it pertains to the oil and gas industry, food/home and building supply/crop supplies/feed retailing, wholesaling and manufacturing industries: Canada Customs Act & Regulations - in respect of establishing & implementing appropriate enforcement mechanisms and policies which affect the movement of products. As it pertains to the oil and gas industry, food/home and building supply/crop supplies/feed retailing, wholesaling and manufacturing industries: Agriculture Policy Framework/Growing Forward – in respect to supporting the development and implementation of a safe food supply chain for the Canadian marketplace and the ability to trace products for the food retailing industry along the supply chain.

Investment Tax Credit. Discussing eligible equipment for waste biomass in the Investment Tax Credit (ITC).

Transformation of Pest Management Regulatory Agency and various working groups Technical Working Group as it applies to North American Free Trade Agreement Technical Working Group on pesticide regulation and harmonization Sustainable Agriculture Strategy Species at Risk Act and regulations with regard to habitat protection Seeds Regulations and related guidance on what types of plant products are subject to pre-market assessment. Science and technology as it applies to innovation and investment initiatives in Canada for private sector Pre-budget submissions with regard to developing and strengthening rural economies, increasing Canadian innovation and expanding/improving agricultural trade Pest Control Products Act with regard to intellectual property rights and cost recovery Pause of increase to and review of maximum residue limits International Trade as it applies to nontariff trade barriers in the Agricultural and food area in the Pest Control Products Regulations and Health Canada Policies Intellectual property as it applies to inventions, innovation and proprietary products tied to agriculture Health Protection Act and regulations with regard plant protection novel foods. Food and Drug Act as it applies to crop protection maximum residue limits and novel foods as regulated and labelled Establishing of a Water Agency and the opening of the Water Act. Environment policy with regard to agriculture and the National Agri-environmental Indicator Program Canadian Environmental Protection Act as it applies to plant agriculture and its input products related to biotechnology Agriculture policy with regard to plant protection, biotechnology and plant breeding

Discuss the importance of closing the loophole in the Anti-scab legislation, where employers are allowed to employ outside managers to do union work while on strike Discuss the changes and their shortfalls to EI in the 2026 spring economic update Discuss the ongoing challenges (e.g., living and working conditions, calls to action) Indigenous peoples are still facing in the wake of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission's Report Discuss the implementation of the Sustainable Jobs Action Plan, emphasizing the need for action on maintaining and expanding jobs in forestry, steel, building trades, broader manufacturing and critical minerals Discussed a draft of the Sustainable Jobs Action Plan; specifically, we representing labour spoke to concerns about the content of the report, pushed for improvements to the plan to ensure that it would actually protect and create manufacturing jobs, education and resources, for clarity on draft timelines and for continued communications with labour on the draft. Discuss the upcoming CUSMA review and highlight labour's concerns, such as the impact of Section 232 Tariffs on jobs and investments, the necessity of implementing policies and trade measures to bolster the steel sector, and the importance of finding a long-term solution to the softwood lumber crisis. Seeking an update about the proposed Anglo-Teck merger and its potential impacts on the union Advocate for any support money to be tied to expansion into new product lines (rail, structural steel) Discussion of the importance of ensuring that Algoma adheres to its promises connected to various financial supports Provide a technical briefing on the status of DCOI to push for the widespread approval and use of the preservative product across Canada, as it is beneficial to and essential in the Canadian forestry industry Discuss international trade and public procurement policies concerning Canadian steel and industry Discuss the detrimental impact of offshoring jobs in the telecommunications sector. Discuss updates on negotiations with the Trump administration related to steel, aluminum and energy sectors. Ensure that money promised to the forestry sector is deployed to prevent mill closures, as the most recent increase in tariffs puts the sector at immediate threat. Discuss worker support programs in the wake of U.S. tariffs Update on the impact of tariffs on the whole Canadian economic situation Discuss the impact of U.S. tariffs on the Canadian aluminum sector Discuss the impact of U.S. tariffs on the Canadian steel sector Discuss policies for aluminum sector supports amidst U.S. tariffs increases Discuss policies for steel sector supports amidst U.S. tariffs increases Engaging in conversation with public officer concerning impacts of tariffs and bettering communication between cross-border businesses. Discuss countermeasures to the U.S. tariffs on Canadian goods Strengthen rights to citizenship for groups such as temporary foreign workers. Provide effective training for federal law enforcement to uphold 2004 Criminal Code amendments (Westray Law). Ensure the right for unions to launch trade complaints to the Canadian International Trade Tribunal; ensure public benefits for workers (e.g. EI, CPP, etc.) Ensure that government procurement rules focus on Canadian materials – e.g. wood; steel. Ensure pension security for federally-regulated workers. Ensure justice and human rights for workers and citizens impacted by Canadian extractive companies operating abroad. Enact Pharmacare and ensure that it is publicly funded and publicly administered for all Canadians. Curtail privatization of public services, such as health care. Change bankruptcy laws to protect workers’ pensions and benefits.