Maheep Sandhu

Advocating for federal support and policies to develop and deploy Small Modular Rectors and promote the nuclear industry to meet Canada's Climate change goals within Canada and assist Canada in its transition to a low carbon economy Bill C-65 - an Act to amend the Canada Elections Act - advocating for amendments to the legislation to allow membership based organizations to be able to have member to member communication during a Federal Election which maybe currently prohibited Conversations with Government and elected officials regarding the use of Temporary Foreign Workers at Stellantis plant in Ontario Foreign Workers Program - with respect to Foreign Credentials and Temporary Workers Federal Budget - with respect to infrastructure funding, tax incentives for skilled labour and funding for union training centres. Discussions on the Employment Insurance system and positive changes that can be made to better protect workers. Conversations with Government around their framework on the Oil and Gas emmissions cap and the impact it may have on workers and the idea of using some of the funds from the cap to go to training for existing and emerging new energy sectors Conversations with Government and elected officials regarding the Nunavut Impact Review Board (NIRB) review of possible expansion and future viability of the Baffinland Mine and the impact these matters have on the workers (our members) at the mine. C-59 - An Act to implement certain provisions of the fall economic statement tabled in Parliament on November 21, 2023 and certain provisions of the budget tabled in Parliament on March 28, 2023 - advocating for the quick passage of this legislation Amendments to the Red Seal Program with respect to criteria of certification Advocating that Elections Canada amend or clarify rules around unions ability to communicate with their members during a Federal Election Advocating on behalf of ARC Nuclear Canada Inc. to receive funding from the Strategic Innovation Fund (SIF) or any Federal Government funding to assist them in building small modular nuclear reactors in Canada. Advocating for increased funding to the apprenticeship incentive grant and completion grant and the Union Innovation Training Program (UTIP) Advocating for Implementation of a national, universal pharmacare program Advocating for a program to promote labour mobility between areas of higher unemployment and labour shortages. This program would grant favoured tax status to participants (workers) in the construction and maintenance sector travelling to obtain full time employment in a trade deemed to be experiencing labour shortages. Advocate for legislation to support the future and livelihood of oil and gas workers and their communities for a Just Transition as Canada moves to a low-carbon economy.

Advocate for support of ALTO high speed railway and the use of a unionized labour force Advocate for support of Roberts Bank Terminal 2 project being and the use of unionized labour Spring Economic Update - labour mobility tax credit, apprenticeship grants and new and continued financial support for union training centres. Conversations with Government and elected officials regarding the creation of the various Workforce Alliances Conversations with Government and elected officials regarding the Sustainable Jobs Action Plan and the Sustainable Jobs Partnership Council Advocate for support of Enbridge's Sunrise Expansion Program (T-South). Foreign Workers Program - with respect to Foreign Credentials and Temporary Workers Clean electricity regulations and emissions cap Addressing the high cost of living and investing affordable housing Discuss the impact of U.S. tariffs on the Canadian jobs and the economy Conversations with Government and elected officials regarding the use of Temporary Foreign Workers Advocate for support the future and livelihood of oil and gas workers and their communities as Canada moves to a low-carbon economy. Advocating for federal support and policies to develop and deploy Small Modular Rectors and promote the nuclear industry to meet Canada's Climate change goals within Canada and assist Canada in its transition to a low carbon economy Federal Budget - with respect to infrastructure funding, tax incentives for skilled labour and funding for union training centres. Discussions on the Employment Insurance system and positive changes that can be made to better protect workers. Conversations with Government around their framework on the Oil and Gas emmissions cap and the impact it may have on workers and the idea of using some of the funds from the cap to go to training for existing and emerging new energy sectors Conversations with Government and elected officials regarding the Nunavut Impact Review Board (NIRB) review of possible expansion and future viability of the Baffinland Mine and the impact these matters have on the workers (our members) at the mine. Amendments to the Red Seal Program with respect to criteria of certification Advocating that Elections Canada amend or clarify rules around unions ability to communicate with their members during a Federal Election Advocating for increased funding to the apprenticeship incentive grant and completion grant and the Union Innovation Training Program (UTIP) Advocating for Implementation of a national, universal pharmacare program Advocating for a program to promote labour mobility between areas of higher unemployment and labour shortages. This program would grant favoured tax status to participants (workers) in the construction and maintenance sector travelling to obtain full time employment in a trade deemed to be experiencing labour shortages.

Clean electricity regulations and emissions cap Investing in Employment Insurance, care workers, unionized jobs and strong workplace standards Addressing the high cost of living and investing in affordable housing Implementation of universal pharmacare, dental care, long term care and mental health care Labour provisions in the Canada-Ecuador Trade Agreement and Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement. The regularization of undocumented workers, update and possible next steps for the CLC Out-of-status Construction Workers in the GTA project Bill C-65, Canada Elections Act With interest in provisions that impact Third Parties and contributions to Third Parties Bill C-27, Digitial Charter Implementation Act - Part III of C-27 and the impact of artificial intelligence on jobs and workers.

Ensuring federal funding for programs that reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Enhance regulations to limit greenhouse gas emissions in Canada, such as developing a strategy to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from the transportation sector. Canada's federal budget with regards to removing all subsidies to the oil, coal and gas industry, including subsidies provided through preferential tax treatments; development of renewable energy and fossil fuels, conservation and efficiency

Integration of environment and human rights obligations in Canadian trade policy, negotiations and implementation statutes Modernizing BC commercial fisheries: licensing and quota Building out interprovincial clean electricity grid and economy-wide electrification Maintaining strong federal environmental laws, regulations, standards and safeguards, and avoiding regression Strengthening and finalizing of the proposed Oil and Gas Sector Greenhouse Gas Emissions Cap Regulations Strengthening the regulations Respecting Reduction in the Release of Methane and Certain Volatile Organic Compounds (Upstream Oil and Gas Sector) Addressing gaps in regulation of BC aquaculture - federal role Implementation of the Clean Electricity Regulations, the Federal Clean Electricity Strategy and other policies related to achieving a zero-emissions electricity system Full implementation of recent amendments to the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999, and decisions under the Act Implementation of the Species at Risk Act Strengthening environmental protection in decisions under the Pest Control Products Act and Pest Control Products Regulations, and related activities of the Pest Management Regulatory Agency Development of the national strategy Respecting Environmental Racism and Environmental Justice and establishment of Office of Environmental Justice Protecting the environment and respecting Indigenous and human rights obligations in the implementation of the One Canadian Economy Act Banning fossil fuel advertising Input to fish stocks prescribed to the fish stocks provisions of Fisheries Act Input to national strategy for implementing ecosystem approach to fisheries management Advancing sustainable forestry and repair of forest degradation Supporting Indigenous-led conservation and governance Implementation of Canada’s Electric Vehicle Availability Standard High level input on climate and energy policy and governance Expanding prohibitions on non-essential single-use plastics Advocating for Canada to be a leader in negotiations of the Global Agreement on Plastics Advocating for Canada to be a leader in international meetings on climate change. Introduction and passage of a Nature Accountability Bill Implementation of the Northern Shelf Bioregion Marine Protected Area Network Implementation of Pacific Salmon Strategy Initiative Implementation of 2030 Nature Strategy and Global Biodiversity Framework, including budget measures (resourcing). Strengthening Canada's industrial carbon pricing system (Output-Based Pricing System Regulations) Implementation of the Net-Zero Emissions Accountability Act, including setting ambitious emissions reduction targets and developing and implementing robust emission reduction plans. Ending public financing for fossil fuels Control of plastic waste exports under proposed amendments to Cross-Border Movement of Hazardous Waste and Hazardous Recyclable Material Regulations, and ratification of the Basel Ban Amendment Advancing proposal to tax the excess profits of oil and gas companies to help finance climate adaptation and energy affordability measures. Proposal to add the class of PFAS, excluding fluoropolymers, on Part 2 of Schedule 1 of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act. Comprehensive public policy reform to protect the environment and well-being, now and for the future. Adoption of the Green Budget Coalition recommendations in the federal Budget and budget bill

Comprehensive public policy reform to protect the environment and well-being, now and for the future. Framework for Implementing the Right to a Healthy Environment in the Administration of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act Monitoring Canada's participation in international meetings on climate change. Implementation of 2030 Nature Strategy and Global Biodiversity Framework Strengthening aspects of the proposed regulations Amending the Pest Control Products Regulations (Strengthening the Regulation of Pest Control Products in Canada) relating to species at risk, cumulative risks, and transparency. Emissions cap regulation Biodiversity Accountability Act Sustainable Jobs Act implementation Development of Regulations implementing the modernized Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999. Well-being economies Urging cancellation of Ontario's Highway 413 The role of natural infrastructure and communities in the National Adaptation Strategy Targeted review of the Pest Control Products Act Single-Use Plastics Prohibition Regulations Regulations under the Species At Risk Act advocating the listing of species, identification of critical habitat, policies related to the spirit and intent of the Act. Regulations Respecting Reduction in the Release of Methane and Certain Volatile Organic Compounds (Upstream Oil and Gas Sector) Regulation of pesticides Proposal to establish mandatory zero-emission vehicle sales quotas (ZEV mandate) Proposal to cap emissions from the oil and gas sector Pesticide Regulations and Pest Management Regulatory Agencies Approval Process Nature-based solutions Monitoring the status of the proposed Aquaculture Act Monitoring design and implementation of the Greenhouse Gas Offset Credit System Regulations Monitoring Canadian position in negotiations of the Global Agreement on Plastics Maintaining stringency of the Passenger Automobile and Light Truck Greenhouse Gas Emission Regulations Legal protection of environmental rights iZEV Program and achievement of ZEV sales targets Introduction and passage of a Nature Accountability Bill Integration of robust biodiversity objectives in design of the 2 Billion Trees program Implementing the Canada Greenhous Gas Pricing Act Implementation of the Species at Risk Act Implementation of the Northern Shelf Bioregion Marine Protected Area Network Implementation of the Emissions Reduction Plan Implementation of Pacific Salmon Strategy Initiative High level input on policy and energy issues Funding mechanisms for natural infrastructure Federal funding for public transit Expanding coverage under the Output-Based Pricing System Regulations Establishment of a National Office of Environmental Justice Establishment of an ambitious 2035 emissions reduction target, pursuant to the Net-Zero Emissions Accountability Act Ending public financing for fossil fuels Development of the proposed Clean Electricity Regulations, including the role of natural gas Control of plastic waste exports under proposed amendments to Cross-Border Movement of Hazardous Waste and Hazardous Recyclable Material Regulations Conservation of Fish Stocks and Management of Pinnipeds Act (Bill C-251) Bill C-234, an Act to Amend the Greenhouse Gas Pollution Pricing Act (qualifying farm fuel) Bill C-219, Canadian Environmental Bill of Rights Aquaculture regulations under the Fisheries Act An Act to amend the Canadian Environmental Protection Act (final disposal of plastic wastes) (Bill S-234) Adoption of the Green Budget Coalition recommendations in the federal Budget and budget bill

The impact on employment opportunities for skilled trades workers in Canada and the effect on training opportunities. Promotion of the Electrical Vehicle Infrastructure Training Program (EVITP) and advocating for proposals, programs and grants to include the requirement for EVITP qualified workers to install electrical vehicle charging stations. Possible negotiations relating to the MERCOSUR Free Trade Agreement and the impact it could have on manufacturing, construction, infrastructure, labour mobility, climate change, natural resources, energy, public services, health care, utility/electricity sector and labour standards. Possible negotiations for a Free Trade Agreement with the Pacific Alliance and the impact it could have on manufacturing, construction, infrastructure, labour mobility, climate change, natural resources, energy, public services, health care, utility/electricity sector and labour standards. Pipeline projects - discussing the benefits to the economy and employment of these type of projects in Canada Foreign Workers Program - particularly in regards to Foreign Credentials and Temporary Workers Federal Budget - with respect to infrastructure funding and tax incentives for skilled labour Economic Action Plan Knowledge Infrastructure Program - working to ensure our training centres are eligible / qualify for Knowledge Infrastructure program Discussions on the Employment Insurance system and positive changes that can be made to better protect workers. Discussions on Apprenticeship & Training, Employment and Skills Development, and the Red Seal Secretariat to continue to promote and use the Red Seal Program Assist with National Occupational Competencies analysis for various trades and occupations. Discussions around government supports for workers and the members we represent as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Discussions around concerns with Federal Government procurement practices, introduction of modern Federal Fair Wages legislation, the use of unskilled labour and under-qualified contractors. Discussion around the Public Service Superannuation Act (P.C. 2014-900 July 31, 2014) and the impact on the management of the Canadian Nuclear Laboratories (Chalk River) and impact and future of the pension plan for the employees of Chalk River Climate Canada's approach to climate change, regulation of industrial pollution and monitoring of green house gas emissions like carbon. The impact on employment opportunities for skilled trades workers in Canada and the effect on training opportunities in primary and emerging industries. Bill C-50 An Act respecting accountability, transparency and engagement to support the creation of sustainable jobs for workers and economic growth in a net-zero economy and the impacts on workers in various sectors. Bill C-49 "An Act To Amend The Canada—Newfoundland and Labrador Atlantic Accord Implementation Act and The Canada-Nova Scotia Offshore Petroleum Resources Accord Implementation Act and To Make Consequential Amendments To Other Acts" with respect to labour requirements and the use of Canadian workers on the projects. Amendments to the Red Seal Program with respect to the criteria of certification Advocating on behalf of ARC Clean Energy Canada to receive funding from the Federal Government to assist them in building small modular reactors in Canada. Advocating for the federal government to use Community Benefit Agreements on public infrastructure projects Advocating for legislation that will ban employers in the Federally Regulated Private Sector from using replacement workers to perform struck work during a strike or lockout, also known as Anti-Scab legislation. Advocating for increased funding to the apprenticeship incentive grant, the completion grant and the continuation of the UTIP funding. Advocating for childcare programs that help our members in the various sectors they work in Advocating for amendments to the Income Tax Act for registered pension plans and employee benefit

Discussions aimed at developing current and further programs to support the deployment of EV charging infrastructure. Supporting the Federal Government in the design of EV-supportive programs, including the Clean Fuel Regulations.

Supporting the Canadian Federal Government in the design of EV-supportive programs including the Federal Clean Fuel Standard Discussions regarding government procurement requirements and specifications related to EV charging stations. Discussions aimed at encouraging technology transfer and increasing production capacity. Discussions aimed at developing current and further programs to support the installation of new EV charging infrastructure. Discussions about the importance for government to pursue free trade and lowering trade barriers with key markets.

Engage with the government about the development of specifications and standards for EV chargers. Supporting the Canadian Federal Government in the design of EV-supportive programs including the Federal Clean Fuel Regulations. Discussions regarding government procurement requirements and specifications related to EV charging stations. Discussions aimed at encouraging technology transfer and increasing production capacity. Discussions aimed at developing current and further programs to support the installation of new EV charging infrastructure. Discussions about the importance for government to pursue free trade and lowering trade barriers with key markets.

Encouraging the public to submit written correspondences such as letters to federal leaders and MPs urging them to implement a Youth Climate Corps (supporting motion M-105) and a Just Transition Transfer. Advocating for more ambitious climate emergency laws, policies and programs. Advocate for the creation of new programs and economic institutions to expedite greenhouse gas reductions, such as new climate-oriented crown corporations, a Youth Climate Corps and a new federal just transition transfer program. Advocate for increased federal spending on climate action and infrastructure. We are advocating for the federal government to boost its climate spending to 2% of GDP, including increased transfers to provinces/territories/municipalities/Indigenous nations for climate infrastructure (public transit, renewable energy, zero-emission housing), and to fund a Youth Climate Corps.

Encouraging the public to submit written correspondences such as letters to federal leaders and MPs urging them to implement a Youth Climate Corps (supporting motion M-105) and a Just Transition Transfer. Advocating for more ambitious climate emergency laws, policies and programs. Advocate for the creation of new programs and economic institutions to expedite greenhouse gas reductions, such as new climate-oriented crown corporations, a Youth Climate Corps and a new federal just transition transfer program. Advocate for regulations to expedite greenhouse gas reductions, such as a zero-emission vehicle mandate and zero-emission building mandate. Advocate for new communications programs to increase climate awareness and the need for ambitious action, such as a climate emergency funding stream for the Canada Council for the Arts, a new Climate Emergency Information Board, and the banning of fossil fuel advertising (Bill C-372). Advocate for increased federal spending on climate action and infrastructure. We are advocating for the federal government to boost its climate spending to 2% of GDP, including increased transfers to provinces/territories/municipalities/Indigenous nations for climate infrastructure (public transit, renewable energy, zero-emission housing), and to fund a Youth Climate Corps.

Develop and implement a political lobby campaign to achieve federal funding for the priorities of JEPP (Joint Electrical Promotion Plan) and its partners IBEW CCO (International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers-Construction Council of Ontario), ECAO (Electrical Contractors Association of Ontario), and NETCO (National Electrical Trade Council) Achieve IBEW-CCO (International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers-Construction Council of Ontario) success in receiving a multi-million-dollar federal funding grant to upgrade one of IBEW’s (International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers) Ontario training centres in 2020 Achieve NETCO (National Electrical Trade Council) success in receiving approval for its existing federal grant application Achieve ECAO (Electrical Contractors Association of Ontario) success in reforming federal procurement rules to ensure that lowest cost is not the main criterion in judging Requests for Proposal

Engaging federal officials about priorites in the energy sector, specifically as it relates to labour requirements and union policy. Develop and implement a political lobby campaign to achieve federal funding for the priorities of JEPP (Joint Electrical Promotion Plan) and its partners IBEW CCO (International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers-Construction Council of Ontario), ECAO (Electrical Contractors Association of Ontario), and NETCO (National Electrical Trade Council) Achieve NETCO (National Electrical Trade Council) success in receiving approval for its existing federal grant application Achieve IBEW-CCO (International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers-Construction Council of Ontario) success in receiving a multi-million-dollar federal funding grant to upgrade one of IBEW’s (International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers) Ontario training centres in 2020 Achieve ECAO (Electrical Contractors Association of Ontario) success in reforming federal procurement rules to ensure that lowest cost is not the main criterion in judging Requests for Proposal

Develop and implement a political lobby campaign to achieve federal funding for the priorities of JEPP (Joint Electrical Promotion Plan) and its partners IBEW CCO (International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers-Construction Council of Ontario), ECAO (Electrical Contractors Association of Ontario), and NETCO (National Electrical Trade Council) Achieve NETCO (National Electrical Trade Council) success in receiving approval for federal grant applications. Achieve IBEW-CCO (International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers-Construction Council of Ontario) success in receiving a multi-million-dollar federal funding grant to upgrade one of IBEW’s (International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers) Ontario training centres. Achieve ECAO (Electrical Contractors Association of Ontario) success in reforming federal procurement rules to ensure that lowest cost is not the main criterion in judging Requests for Proposal

The application of regulations under the Canadian Net-Zero Emissions Accountability Act, Greenhouse Gas Pollution Pricing Act, Canadian Environmental Assessment Act, Fisheries Act, Species at Risk Act, National Energy Board Act, and Canadian Environmental Protection Act. Tax incentives for clean energy sectors. Phasing out tax preferences for fossil fuel sector. Future federal greenhouse gas regulations. Federal support for clean energy, electricity, energy efficiency, building retrofits, sustainable transportation, carbon sequestration and/or removal, and sustainable jobs.

Advising on the climate, environmental, and economic risks of new bitumen pipelines and related fossil fuel industry expansion, and seeking to mitigate harms. Seeking to stop proposal changes to Impact Assessment Act, Fisheries Act and Species at Risk Act that the federal government released a spring 2026 discussion paper concerning proposed changes to the IAA, Fisheries Act and SARA that would significantly weaken protection of environment and human health Seeking that the federal government deny changes to the Tripartite Agreement, and therefore not enable a process toward expanding the Toronto Island Airport to accommodate jets. Supporting the federal government's plans and financial support for decarbonizing steel production in Canada. Seeking Cabinet Emergency Order to protect the critical habitat of piping plover at Wasaga Beach Supporting the federal government in its negotiation of a strong international treaty on plastic pollution. Supporting federal action establishing a Federal Plastics Registry requiring producers to report annually on the quantity and types of plastic they place on the Canadian market, how it moves through the economy, and how it is managed at its end-of-life. Advising on the climate impacts of existing or proposed LNG projects, as well as the global business environment for LNG, and seeking to mitigate harms. Advising on the environmental impacts of projects enabled by Bill C-5 and seeking to mitigate harms. Environmental and industrial strategy approaches to reducing waste and material inputs Seeking a strengthening of the Output-based pricing system intended to make polluters pay Supporting the implementation, under the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, of Clean Electricity Regulations to mitigate climate change and build a low carbon future. Supporting stronger regulations under the Fisheries Act on Oil Sands Mining Effluent Release. Supporting investment in systems for reuse and refill as an alternative to single-use packaging. Supporting a Climate-Aligned Finance Act, that would include enforcing science-based targets and holding financial institutions accountable to them. Federal Budget - providing resources for environmental initiatives, including climate change, public transit, renewable energy, climate finance accountability, investment in water and wastewater infrastructure, pollution abatement and enforcement, economic transition, sustainable jobs, aligning federal spending with climate objectives and restricting resources for fossil fuels. Rouge National Urban Park expansion involving the former Pickering Airport lands. Supporting the strengthening of current and future federal government emission reduction targets. Ensure a green investments Taxonomy does not include fossil fuels. Advancing climate transition plans across the economy, requiring federally regulated financial institutions and large companies to develop and implement plans that align their business with the goals of the Paris Agreement. Supporting federal action to protect communities and ecosystems from local impacts in the oil sands, including from seeping oil sands process water. Supporting the establishment, under the Canada Consumer Product Safety Act (CCPSA), of regulations requiring disclosure, and prohibitions, restrictions, or container requirements for certain human health hazards of concern (HHHOCs) in consumer chemical products. Supporting the establishment of the Canada Public Transit Fund and negotiated infrastructure funding agreements with provinces, territories, and cities, where the federal government would establish land-use standards near federally funded transit stations, establish zero-emission bus procurement requirements and expand operations funding to increase transit service levels. Supporting the establishment, under the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, of regulations to address plastic pollution. Supporting the establishment, under the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, of reg