Lynn MacDonald

Programs and policies developed in regard to the off-road equipment sector (construction, forestry and agriculture). Strengthening equipment manufacturing in Canada through agreements with trading partners. Expansion of programs to accelerate the adoption of precision agriculture technologies and expansion and improvement of rural remote broadband internet. The Free and Secure Trade (FAST) program - interested in measures to expedite legitimate trade across the Canada-U.S. border. (Canada Border Services Agency) Restrictions on transportation of whole goods and parts between U.S. and Canada. Partners in Protection (PIP) Program - interested in measures regarding border security which may affect legitimate trade across the Canada-U.S. border. (Canada Border Services Agency) Excise Tax Act (Canada), respecting section 179 and the GST/HST treatment of cross-border drop-shipment transactions. Engine Emission Regulations (off-road) - interested in regulation relating to engine standards including exhaust emission standards for engines used in off-road applications. (Off-Road Small-Spark Engine Emission Regulation - Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999)

Discussions on updates to Owens Corning’s network in Canada. Discussions with officials regarding the Canada-US bilateral relationship and possible tariffs.