Marie-Michelle Poulin

Outreach to public office holders on Climate Policy and emissions reductions strategies. Outreach to public office holders relating to plans for the development, operation and possible expansion of liquefied propane gas (LPG) export terminals on the west coast of British Columbia. Outreach to public office holders on the development of a Hydrogen Strategy. Outreach to public office holders on the activities related to the Indo Pacific Strategy Outreach to public office holders on issues involving the movement of energy products on rail networks in Western Canada. Outreach to public office holders on issues involving the development of new marine infrastructure to support the export of Natural Gas Liquids.

Enhancing global market access for Alberta exports by expanding pipeline access to tidewater, including through the removal of the Tanker Ban, investing in trade-related transportation infrastructure, and addressing internal trade barriers. Supporting the federal government's defence and economic security priorities by exploring opportunities for Alberta to strengthen Canada's defence industrial base, attract investment, and contribute to resilient supply chains and strategic infrastructure. Exploring opportunities to support the federal government's One Canadian Economy agenda through greater economic integration, reduced interprovincial trade barriers, and strengthened collaboration on nation-building projects. Supporting a strong Alberta within a united Canada by exploring policies that address fairness in the federation, strengthen Alberta’s economic contribution, and improve federal-provincial collaboration on shared priorities. Exploring strategies to support economic growth in Alberta and Canada while ensuring long-term fiscal sustainability and broad-based prosperity. Providing an update on the Business Council of Alberta’s priorities, including productivity, competitiveness, labour shortages, infrastructure, and housing, and identifying opportunities to collaborate with the federal government on advancing shared policy goals. Attracting investment to Alberta and Canada by exploring ways to address regulatory barriers to business investment and create a competitive business landscape. Proposing amendments to the new greenwashing provisions which, as written, will undermine Canadian businesses’ ability to raise capital, take risks, innovate, and make good-faith environmental progress in uncertain conditions. The federal government should respect the CRTC’s Fibre to the Premise decision, which supports a more competitive telecommunications sector and reinforces regulatory autonomy, a principle that is key to investor confidence and a dynamic business environment across all sectors of the Canadian economy. Federal natural resources and environment policy. Unlocking investment and growth in Canada's natural resource industries, and how they can contribute to Canada's productivity, prosperity, and environmental goals. Discriminatory and/or counterproductive impacts on Alberta and Alberta-concentrated industries. Maintaining access to US markets in the face of tariff threats and CUSMA renewal. Discussing how issues related to defence spending, border crossings and illegal drug/gun trafficking impact trade and trade policy. Preserving and enhancing Canada’s access to trade opportunities in global markets; addressing trade disputes, including the differing impact of those disputes across Canada. Exploring opportunities to increase economic activity and value-added processing in agriculture; and discussing the removal of barriers to achieving that goal. Expressing our opposition to the proposed emissions cap as being bad for the environment, the economy, the federation, and Canada’s international standing. Improving Canada's system of major project approvals and permitting to allow projects to get built faster, generate economic growth and advance Indigenous Economic Diversification. Issues range from speeding up environmental impact assessments, to removing fed/prov duplication, to better coordinating permitting processes across the federal government. Removing barriers to interprovincial trade. Providing information via our "Alberta Update" to senior government officials on economic developments in the province. Exploring ways to improve co-operation and collaboration between the federal and provincial governments. The merits and drawbacks of the federal government's proposed oil and gas sector emissions cap; and the most efficient, cost-effective ways to promote a competitive energy sector in Alberta while working towards deep emissions cuts. Proposing amendments to the Clean Electricity Regulations that reflect the concerns

Communicated the need to secure infrastructure funding for Werklund Centre Transformation (WCT) initiative. Communicated the need for federal support of high-speed rail development between Edmonton and Calgary to enhance regional connectivity and improve transportation efficiency within Alberta. In regards to Canada's electricity framework, communicated that Alberta’s electricity sector is distinct within Canada, operating as a private and deregulated market that relies on attracting sustained capital investment. Communicated that this unique structure should be appropriately considered in the development of new federal regulatory frameworks. Discussed the importance of a unified cross-Canada approach to supporting Alberta’s long term economic competitiveness and investment climate. Emphasized the need for a cooperative federalism approach that delivers predictable policy, strengthens collaboration, and demonstrates that provincial-federal cooperation can effectively respond to regional economic priorities. General communication with the government regarding defense procurement opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises. Communication with the government to discuss trade diversification generally, including free trade agreements, Canada-United-States-Mexico Agreement, and opportunities for growth in international markets. Communicating with the government regarding the development of trade-enabling infrastructure to facilitate inter-provincial and international trade Communicating with the government regarding the industrial carbon pricing framework. Communicating with the government regarding the impacts of the Climate Competitiveness Strategy 5. General communication on housing initiatives and agency coordination. 3. Engaging with the federal government on the proposed Regulatory Framework for an Oil and Gas Sector Greenhouse Gas Emissions Cap within the context of the Alberta-Canada MOU, emphasizing the need for a coordinated approach that supports emissions reduction while maintaining national economic competitiveness and investment in Alberta’s energy sector. 1. General communication on the Alberta-Canada MOU as an important step towards unlocking investment and strengthening long term growth in Canada General communication regarding impact to Canadian businesses as a result of international and national trade and trade barriers, including tariffs. General communication with government regarding talent, labour and workforce development to support Canadian businesses. General communication with government regarding international and interprovincial trade challenges or opportunities facing Canadian businesses. General communication with government regarding the importance of fiscal prudence, red tape reduction and competitiveness. Communication with the federal government regarding issues of safety and crime, in particular around prevention to support businesses in Canada. General communication regarding affordability concern for Canadian businesses. General communication with the Federal Government inquiring about opportunities to support Calgary Chamber of Commerce programming to support businesses, particularly small business. General communication with respect to initiatives and policies that impact Calgary's business community, both positively and negatively, relative to other jurisdictions. General communication with respect to climate and decarbonization policies and Canada's competitiveness relative to other jurisdictions. Communicating with the government regarding the feasibility and impacts of the proposed "Regulatory Framework for an Oil and Gas Sector Greenhouse Gas Emissions Cap". Specifically, communication detailed that the proposed emissions cap would negatively impact economic sectors across Canada. Communicating with the government regarding the feasibility and impacts of the proposed "proposed Clean Electricity Regulations", including the 'What We Heard Report' released February 16, 2024. Speci

Policies related to supply chain reliability, including trade-enabling infrastructure and rail transportation. International trade matters, including international trade agreement negotiations, to enhance trade with overseas markets.

Support the enforcement and aftercare of implemented trade agreements by encouraging and facilitating technical expertise related to non-tariff barriers to trade for Canadian cereals. Support expansion of multi-lateral and bi-lateral trade negotiations and implementation of agreements to reduce tariffs, technical barriers, and non-tariff barriers to trade for Canadian cereals. Ensuring that the Canadian cereals industry continues to be regulated by the best available science when considering crop protection products, and plant breeding innovation. Encourage the development of infrastructure and innovation initiatives that will allow the Canadian agriculture and cereals industries to continue to be world leaders in science-based research and development, while ensuring the maintenance of our competitive export position into the future. Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada's AgriScience Program which aims to accelerate the pace of innovation by providing funding and support for pre-commercial science activities and cutting-edge research that benefits the agriculture and agri-food sector and Canadians. Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada's AgriMarketing Program which aims to assist in the increase and diversification of Canadian agricultural exports to international markets.

Discussions regarding the safe and reliable operation of Enbridge’s liquids pipelines, natural gas pipelines, and utilities and power assets. Discussions regarding projects, expansions, optimizations, and changes to tolling arrangements relating to Enbridge’s liquids pipelines, natural gas pipelines, and utilities and power assets. Discussions regarding policy developments on Indigenous engagement, consultation and economic inclusion. Discussions regarding market access for energy products, maintaining the integrated North American energy market, Canada-U.S. trade and cross-border issues and Canadian energy exports to other jurisdictions. Discussions regarding climate policies and initiatives, including the federal carbon charge, the Clean Fuel Standard, methane regulations, and the output-based pricing system, as well as policy supports for innovations that reduce greenhouse gas emissions (including Renewable Natural Gas, Compressed Natural Gas, CCUS, hydrogen and power-to-gas). Discussions regarding Canadian competitiveness, including on regulatory efficiency, as it pertains to environmental assessments and climate policies and taxation. Discussions and feedback regarding regulatory efficiency, including environmental assessments, the federal carbon charge, the Clean Fuel Standard, methane regulations, Clean Electricity Regulations, and the output-based pricing system.

Issues related to manufacturing, supply chain development, and Canada's new industrial strategy. Issues affecting the automotive industry, including supply chain and innovation and infrastructure requirements of the future. North American cross-border commerce.

Monitoring for any changes to the output-based pricing system and its provincial equivalency, and any related programs that advance or impede emissions-reducing technologies. Input regarding policies that enhance or impede the competitiveness of Canada's agriculture and fertilizer industries. Ensuring the ongoing reliability of the transportation supply chain. Advancing economically and environmentally sustainable agriculture practices including nutrient management protocols.

Recommending support and investment from the government to increase digital technology adoption rates amongst small business owners to in turn increase their competitiveness in domestic and global markets. Establishing a Global Entrepreneurship Leader in Canada by promoting global opportunities and benefits rendered by trade agreements to entrepreneurs and promoting Canadian entrepreneurship and innovation to the world. Encouraging government to work with Startup Canada to support with implementation of programs announced in budget Encouraging government to work with Startup Canada to inspire, encourage and support entrepreneurial ambition in Canada - connecting entrepreneurs to available programs and engaging them in their design.