Marc-Andre Hawkes

Representations to inform the government of opportunities for new aluminum production technologies that could be developed in Canada through the Strategic Innovation Fund. Meetings with the federal government on the various trade agreements (North American Free Trade Agreement, Canada-China bilateral trade)

Discussions on measures to support the competitiveness of the Canadian aluminum industry in the current trade climate. Propose changes to the Clean Technology Investment Tax Credit to support green transition projects in the manufacturing sector. Promouvoir le développement de nouvelles technologies de production d'aluminium au Canada. Discussion on the design of potential future carbon border adjustment mechanism in Canada. Discussion on CUSMA implementation and impacts of trade barriers (ie 232 tariffs) for market access to the US of Canadian aluminum Démarche avec le Fonds Stratégique pour l’Innovation concernant le projet de technologie avancée de fusion d’aluminium. Demande de financement pour le développement de nouvelles technologies de production d'aluminium au Canada. Sources de financement à déterminer.

To discuss and support government initiatives related to critical infrastructure resilience, cybersecurity, digital infrastructure, artificial intelligence, and resilient energy infrastructure modernization. Discussions regarding Immigration program considerations related to manufacturing labour shortages, including coordinating with provinces and the inclusion of manufacturing National Occupation Classifications (NOC) in federal pathways to permanent residency and regional workforce needs. Discussions regarding energy transition legislation, federal investment tax credits and regulations. To explore areas of alignment and compatibility with federal policies and programs in the context of deploying temporary and permanent modular housing, including medium density housing, workforce housing, affordable housing, and community infrastructure. Pursuing international trade and expanding markets for infrastructure development. Federal policies and programs with respect to transition to a lower carbon energy system, renewable energy, and energy infrastructure. Discussions regarding provision of buildings, camps, and logistical services. Discussions regarding federal frameworks with regards to the environment, including climate change and air pollutant regulation.

Discussions on strategies to mitigate tariffs and navigate review of CUSMA Responding to inquiries and speaking with government organizations about global banking and impacts on Canada Responding to inquiries and speaking with government organizations about global banking and impacts on Canada General discussions regarding Anti-Money Laundering and Proceeds of Crime and the PCMLATF legislation General discussions, information regarding foreign interference and the OSFI Integrity & Security Guideline General discussions about climate change and government policy

Advocate for place-based solutions to Canada’s biggest challenges, which support the region-specific mandates of public colleges and ensure local training needs are considered in policy development. Increase support to developing countries and other partner countries to build technical and vocational training capacity, strengthen skills development and education systems, and enhance Canada’s global education brand. Advocate for support for college-led research as a core component of federal research and innovation funding and policy. Discuss how colleges can support immigration programs, such as foreign credential recognition or international students, to meet Canada’s labour market needs, and share with officials impacts of policy changes on the college sector. Share with officials how colleges can support Canada’s training and workforce development needs to meet Canada’s biggest challenges. Share with officials the role of colleges and institutes in delivering high quality education for Canadians, and ensuring access to education for Canadians. Advance reconciliation through partnerships with Canada’s public colleges, institutes, CEGEPs, polytechnics, and Indigenous Institutes of Education. Promote the role and expertise of colleges in deepening Canada’s relationships with other countries. Promote the value of educational fair dealing in supporting colleges and institutes in their mandate to provide advanced skills and to enable them to better respond to the skills shortage. Increase investments and support to address colleges’ infrastructure needs to increase Canada’s training space and access in key high-demand fields that align with federal priority areas. Enable post-secondary institutions to obtain grants and loans to develop student housing projects, with additional supports for housing that supports students from vulnerable populations. Ensure Canada’s colleges and institutes have the necessary federal support to provide high-quality training for future healthcare professionals. Ensure the specific needs of institutions, including French institutions and those in minority linguistic communities, are taken into account when federal policies and programs are designed and delivered.