Josh Swift

Canadian Government investments as they relate to the biopharmaceutical industry. Policy measures to ensure security of drug supply in Canada and preserve Canada's attractiveness for biopharmaceutical launches, including in response to foreign pricing regulations. Free trade agreements as they relate to the biopharmaceutical industry. Annual federal Budgets and Budget updates as it relates to the biopharmaceutical industry. Vaccine Funding - National Immunization Strategy - maintain federal leadership in providing provinces with funding for new vaccines VACCINE CONTRACTING AND SUPPLY to support the implementation of the federal biomanufacturing strategy, regulation of vaccines for Canadians, address immunization gaps, provide updated and timely information about vaccine development pipeline, support procurement of vaccines SUBMISSION REVIEW PROCESS FOR BIOLOGICS, COST RECOVERY REVIEW to ensure Canada remains competitive overall and any new costs do not put bioloigics are a comparative disadvantage RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT (R&D) to ensure Canadian capacity in key sectors including biomanufacturing, life sciences, and biotechnology. REGULATORY APPROVAL PROCESS FOR PLANTS WITH NOVEL TRAITS as NOVEL FOODS or INDUSTRIAL BIO_PRODUCTS in respect of an efficient science-based approach and allows for greater cooperation among and between government departments PATENTED MEDECINES PRICES REVIEW BOARD (PMPRB) PRICE REVIEW to ensure new guidelines and directives do not create disincentives for the introduction of new treatments in Canada ORPHAN PRODUCTS to establish formal regulations, policies or programs to encourage the research, development and introduction of new technologies to treat "orphan" or neglected diseases NOVEL FOODS in respect of maintaining a science-based regulatory system for novel foods derived from plant and animal biotechnology INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY/PATENT POLICY AND REGULATIONS in respect of creating Canada as one of the world's most competitive jurisdictions in protecting IP (e.g., match level of European Union via CETA negotiations) IMPROVEMENTS TO THE Scientifc Research & Experimental Development TAX CREDITS FOOD LABELLING in respect of mitigating the unnecessary introduction of new labelling requirements for products already approved under current regulated process and in respect of maintaining harmonization of requirements with trading nations FOOD AND DRUGS ACT AND REGULATIONS in respect of streamlining regulatory burden and ensuring appropriate climate for the introduction of new technologies Establish accountability with the federally established Canadian Drug Agency (formerly Canadian Agency for Drugs and Technologies and Health) (CADTH) and its Common Drug Review process (Health Canada) Creation of a modern policy environment that recognizes international standards and reviews, and establishes clarity on data ownership for intellectual property Clarify the administration of SR&ED program to ensure clinical trials and international research conducted in Canada qualifies as eligible expenses CANADIAN ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION ACT AND REGULATIONS in respect of modern, science-based regulations to reflect rapidly changing new technologies BIOSAFETY PROTOCOL in respect of Canada's participation in global discussions to ensure an enabling environment for safe new technologies ADVENTITIOUS PRESCENCE POLICY in respect of new agricultural biotechnology products ACCESS & BENEFIT SHARING: TRIPS AGREEMENT in respect of protecting intellectual property and preventing increased uncertainty

Federal housing policies, programs, and regulatory frameworks affecting the supply and affordability of housing in Canada, including initiatives that support increased residential construction, innovative building approaches, and the use of Canadian wood products in sustainable and efficient housing development. Federal policies and programs supporting youth employment, workforce participation, and career development opportunities connected to Canada’s forest sector. Federal infrastructure policies and programs affecting economic development and transportation systems relevant to Canada’s forest sector and the communities it supports. Federal rail safety regulations and transportation of dangerous goods frameworks affecting the safe and efficient movement of products and inputs relevant to forest sector operations. Federal budget measures, fiscal policy developments, and economic policy frameworks affecting the forest sector, including measures that support investment, growth, competitiveness, and long-term economic resilience. Federal regulatory frameworks affecting commercial transportation of forest products that support safe and efficient transportation. Federal workforce development and labour market policies affecting employment in Canada’s forest sector, including skills development, labour mobility, immigration pathways, and workforce supports. Canada Transportation Act and related transportation regulatory frameworks affecting freight service, system reliability, and cost competitiveness for forest sector shippers. Federal policies affecting transportation system costs and shipping competitiveness for Canadian forest products, including regulatory and service frameworks. Canadian Environmental Protection Act and the Chemicals Management Plan, including substance assessments conducted under the Pest Control Products Act, with respect to science-based regulatory approaches that protect environmental outcomes while supporting industrial competitiveness. Federal tax policy and investment incentive frameworks affecting capital investment, research and development, productivity, and long-term competitiveness in Canada’s forest sector. Federal innovation, clean technology, and industrial development programs that support modernization, advanced manufacturing, and the growth of next-generation forest products. Federal policies and programs supporting Indigenous partnerships, economic participation, and long-term opportunities connected to Canada’s forest sector. Migratory Birds Convention Act and Migratory Birds Regulations as they relate to land management activities and environmental stewardship practices within the forest sector. Pulp and Paper Effluent Regulations under the Fisheries Act, including Environmental Effects Monitoring requirements and regulatory approaches affecting pulp and paper operations, environmental performance, and sector competitiveness. Fisheries Act habitat protection provisions and associated regulatory tools affecting forestry operations and land management activities, with respect to effective environmental oversight and practical implementation. Species at Risk Act and related policies regarding species protection, recovery planning, and conservation measures affecting forest landscapes, environmental stewardship, and natural resource activity. Federal policies, programs, and legislative initiatives supporting the development of forest-based bioeconomy opportunities, including biomass energy, biofuels, and other innovative forest-derived products that contribute to economic and environmental objectives. Federal programs and initiatives supporting climate change mitigation, adaptation, and resilience within Canada’s forest sector and forest-dependent communities. Federal transportation infrastructure policies and programs affecting the movement of forest products, including rail, port, and trade corridor infrastructure that supports economic growth and supply chain efficiency. Federal policies a

Exploring innovative conservation and stewardship financing initiatives. • Encouraging the creation of policies that would support boreal conservation and forest-related climate change action across the country. Encouraging the creation of policies that would support Indigenous leadership in conservation efforts, such as Indigenous Protected and Conserved Areas. Encouraging the creation of policies that would support Indigenous Guardians and create jobs and economic development in Indigenous communities.

To ensure that the legal and policy framework for so-called 'national interest' projects is environmentally sound, democratically legitimate, and constitutionally robust. The federal government’s commitment to halt and reverse nature loss by 2030, including a proposed federal biodiversity accountability act. Legal implementation of the Impact Assessment Act and Canadian Energy Regulator Act; enactment and amendment of regulations under those acts; development of policies and guidance respecting impact assessment and pipeline regulatory reviews. Introduction of measures to reduce impacts of shipping in marine protected areas. Implement the Canadian Navigable Waters Act to introduce modern safeguards Implementation of new Fisheries Act via regulation to restore lost protections and introduce modern safeguards. Implementation of minimum standards for marine protected areas, development of marine spatial planning and marine protected area networks. Green budget: Make a consolidated annual set of recommendations to the federal government regarding strategic fiscal and budgetary opportunities to address the most pressing issues regarding environmental sustainability in Canada Coastal green infrastructure: Policy measures related to implementation of coastal green infrastructure as a sea level rise response strategy; development of a co-management framework for the Salish Sea and sub-regions of the Salish Sea; development and legal implementation of regional and sub-regional green infrastructure strategies. Climate change: Development of a national climate change policy framework, national greenhouse gas reduction targets and plans to implement both (enabled through legislation, regulation and policy); legislative proposals related to legal accountability for climate-related loss and damage.