Jerome Bilodeau

In support of the federal government's climate change objectives, seek expansion of the Low Carbon Cities Canada initiative to invest in urban greenhouse gas reduction projects focused on buildings, transportation and waste in major Canadian cities Engage the government on the benefits of virtual audits for retrofits aimed at low-income households.

The client is seeking policy pieces that will encourage the use of energy efficient systems in infrastructure supported by federal government funding and incentives for private construction. Seeking support for increasing presence of their company overseas including in China, India, many countries in Northeast Africa and Southwest Asia, Southeast Asia, South America. Government contracts pursued with regard to heating and cooling system requirements in government buildings. Encourage the prioritization and proceedings of free trade deals including participation in the Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement (CUSMA), the The Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP), and Mercosur.

Seeking funding for local governments to implement climate change programming and initiatives in their communities that relates to adaptation, mitigation, climate staff positions, climate planning, pilot projects, and feasibility studies. Policy and program recommendations that relate to and impact local governments and their ability to mitigate, prepare for, and respond to the changing climate. This includes programming for GHG reductions and to implement local adaptation measures.

Mesothelioma Patient Registry - To develop and operate a National Mesothelioma Patient Registry allowing for increased research and Global Networking of treatments and data. Mechanical Insulation Energy Audits. To explore the use and support from the Federal Government of Mechanical Insulation Energy Audits as a mechanism to reduce GHG and Carbon emissions as part of their climate strategy. Funding to incentivize the use of audits for building owners, operators and energy managers (the end user) would be a goal of Federal financial investment. Mechanical Insulation and Just Transition - to ensure that Mechanical Insulation is included as part of the Government's Just Transition Strategy Labour Mobility - To explore solutions that could allow for greater labour mobility internationally between Canada and the United States for our members. Apprenticeship Training and Recruitment - to have the Government to continue to invest in Apprenticeship training and recruitment for Red Seal Trades.