Marilène Gill

Discussions with the government relating to issues affecting Canada’s marine shipping industry such as the economic activity generated by maritime transportation and the need to invest in supply chain infrastructure

Discuss the regulatory publication governing safe embarkation and disembarkation processes between ships and shore in Canada. Discuss the impacts of U.S. proposed port fee contemplations for Canadian-flagged vessels arriving at U.S. ports. Discuss the need to prioritize marine-related investments, including through targeted programs such as the Trade Diversification Corridors Fund and Arctic Infrastructure Fund. Policy and potential regulatory proposals regarding the construction and design of landing booms used on Canadian vessels. Discuss the need for ice breakers to clear channels in the St. Lawrence Seaway, especially prior to the Seaway opening, so that vessels can safely get from port to port. Canadian Ice-Breaking capacity to support internal and coastal marine shipping Proposed federal subsidy for the domestic transport of steel by rail Seeking remission of federal duties to be paid or already paid on the purchase of foreign-built vessels. Previously known as Bill C-549, National Marine Day Act: in respect of identifying a specific day each year to be officially recognized as Canada Marine Day. Policy, regulatory proposals and potential legislation dealing with ballast water and aquatic invasive species. Pilotage Act: in respect of ensuring efficient and cost-effective pilotage services Pacific Pilotage Regulations: in respect of ensuring efficient and cost-effective pilotage services Marine Navigation Services Fees: working towards reduction and eventual removal of government fees on industry Laurentian Pilotage Authority Regulations: in respect of ensuring efficient and cost-effective pilotage services Immigration and Refugee Protection Act: working towards changes that might make it less difficult and restrictive for more skilled shipping industry labour to work in the Great Lakes - Seaway marine transportation industry. Hazardous Materials Information Review Regulations: informing clients of the existing and potential status of the regulations, and assisting them representing their business interests through inclusion or exclusion of their commodities in the regulations. Great Lakes Pilotage Regulations: in respect of ensuring efficient and cost-effective pilotage services General Pilotage Regulations: in respect of ensuring efficient and cost-effective pilotage services EcoFreight Program: informing clients of the program and assisting them with application and approval process Canadian Grain Act: working towards an efficient and cost-effective grain transportation system, especially as it pertains to the marine mode Canada Marine Act: working towards an efficient, safe, cost-effective marine transportation system, especially regarding Canada's ports and Seaway systems. Canada Labour Code: working towards ensuring Canadian labour laws are as pluralistic and democratic as possible, especially insofar as providing openness and fair competition to labour markets affecting shipping. Atlantic Pilotage Authority Regulations: in respect of ensuring efficient and cost-effective pilotage services

Seeking remission of federal duties to be paid or already paid on the purchase of foreign-built vessels. Previously known as Bill C-549, National Marine Day Act: in respect of identifying a specific day each year to be officially recognized as Canada Marine Day. Policy, regulatory proposals and potential legislation dealing with ballast water and aquatic invasive species. Pilotage Act: in respect of ensuring efficient and cost-effective pilotage services Pacific Pilotage Regulations: in respect of ensuring efficient and cost-effective pilotage services Marine Navigation Services Fees: working towards reduction and eventual removal of government fees on industry Laurentian Pilotage Authority Regulations: in respect of ensuring efficient and cost-effective pilotage services Immigration and Refugee Protection Act: working towards changes that might make it less difficult and restrictive for more skilled shipping industry labour to work in the Great Lakes - Seaway marine transportation industry. Hazardous Materials Information Review Regulations: informing clients of the existing and potential status of the regulations, and assisting them representing their business interests through inclusion or exclusion of their commodities in the regulations. Great Lakes Pilotage Regulations: in respect of ensuring efficient and cost-effective pilotage services General Pilotage Regulations: in respect of ensuring efficient and cost-effective pilotage services EcoFreight Program: informing clients of the program and assisting them with application and approval process Canadian Grain Act: working towards an efficient and cost-effective grain transportation system, especially as it pertains to the marine mode Canada Marine Act: working towards an efficient, safe, cost-effective marine transportation system, especially regarding Canada's ports and Seaway systems. Canada Labour Code: working towards ensuring Canadian labour laws are as pluralistic and democratic as possible, especially insofar as providing openness and fair competition to labour markets affecting shipping. Atlantic Pilotage Authority Regulations: in respect of ensuring efficient and cost-effective pilotage services

Policy, regulatory proposals and potential legislation dealing with ballast water and aquatic invasive species. Canada Marine Act: working towards an efficient, safe, cost-effective marine transportation system, especially regarding Canada's ports and Seaway systems. Canada Labour Code: working towards ensuring Canadian labour laws are as pluralistic and democratic as possible, especially insofar as providing openness and fair competition to labour markets affecting shipping. Immigration and Refugee Protection Act: working towards changes that might make it less difficult and restrictive for more skilled shipping industry labour to work in the Great Lakes - Seaway marine transportation industry. General Pilotage Regulations: in respect of ensuring efficient and cost-effective pilotage services The Chamber of Marine Commerce (CMC) is calling for: Expansion of CBSA container clearance services to additional Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Seaway ports to unlock trade and supply chain capacity. Regulatory and policy adjustments allowing inland and regional ports to process international containers directly, removing current bottlenecks. Federal investment and operational commitment to support this CBSA expansion, an initiative that would rapidly repay itself and strengthen national trade resilience.

Possible amendments to the General Pilotage Regulations on such matters as quality managements systems for pilotage authorities and pilot corporations, administrative monetary penalties, and requirements and process applicable to the issuance of pilotage licenses and certificates Atlantic Pilotage Authority Policy on Issuance of Pilotage Certificates Process regarding the issuance of marine medical certificates and the relationship between these certificates and the issuance of pilotage licenses and pilotage certificates Review of the status of the ports where pilotage is provided in District 3 of the Laurentian Pilotage Authority i.e., Sept-Iles, Port-Cartier, Baie-Comeau, Havre-Saint-Pierre Possible amendments to the regulatory regime applicable to tugs and barges in the Pacific pilotage Region Implementation process regarding amendments made to the Pilotage Act in June 2019, specifically in respect of pilotage regulations to be reviewed and developed by Transport Canada Development of pilotage charges by regional pilotage authorities Development of a national training certification program by Transport Canada for domestic officers

Accompagner le client dans ses démarches de sensibilisation auprès du gouvernement du Canada en ce qui concerne la modernisation du régime de pilotage des navires établi en vertu de la Loi sur le pilotage.

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.

Trade Policy -- Special Import Measures Act (SIMA) and Possible new policies or regulations, and international negotiations, affecting Canada's international trade regime and consequences for the steel industry. Fiscal, program, policies, and other measures important to the Canadian manufacturing sector's international competitiveness, trade policies, innovation, including investment support for the steel sector. Federal Budgets as they relate to the steel sector, including measures associated with economic development, industrial competitiveness, innovation, and improving the climate for investment, including tax incentives. Climate change and air pollutant policies and regulations, particularly the development of government regulations pursuant to the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, in relation to climate change/greenhouse gas emissions and air pollutant regulations for industrial sectors. Regulations regarding the management and shipment of waste materials, including the transportation of dangerous goods. Programs and/or fiscal measures to support industrial workforce skills developmant

CFIB supports the principle behind the Canada Jobs Grant but encourages flexibility in its implementation and consideration of small and medium-size enterprises (SMEs)' needs. For example, introducing a permanent refundable tax credits for co-op and internship hires and reducing red tape from programs like Canada Summer Jobs to make it easier for small businesses to continue hiring youth. Advocating on behalf of small and medium-sized businesses to facilitate trade between Canada and other countries (CAN-US tariffs, the Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement, Chinese tariffs). Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) shares its suggestions for Budget 2026 focusing on: reducing the small business tax rate from 9% to 6% and increasing the small business deduction (SBD) threshold to $700,000 and index it to inflation going forward. Canada is experiencing an “entrepreneurial drought”: a sustained period where business closures consistently outpace new business starts, leading to a shrinking entrepreneurial base and declining confidence in entrepreneurship. CFIB recommends that reversing this trend should be treated as a national economic priority. Sharing small businesses' views on Labour Code changes, impact on small businesses and the need to ensure the fluidity of the supply chain. Sharing survey results on improving CFIA customer service to encourage the review of their operations to better meet the needs of small and medium-size enterprises (SMEs) - reducing red tape and facilitating food mobility within Canada. Sharing data information and recommendations related to the state of small and medium-size enterprises (SMEs) overall and for specific sectors which could also include provincial data. Promoting reforms to the Competition Act that will ensure small businesses have an equitable opportunity to compete in today’s economy, especially as small and medium-size enterprises (SMEs) have noted an increase in large corporate giants within Canada. Shipping costs pose a significant barrier for small business, as such we continue to advocate for favourable shipping rates with carriers (including the cost of shipping along with better service levels and addressing the work stoppage at Canada Post). Presenting the views of small business owners based on our survey data to the Canada Revenue Agency to share ways of improving customer service interactions with small and medium-size enterprises (SMEs) and suggest ways to ease the tax burden on small business owners as well as increase accountability within the agency. CFIB continues to monitor the effects of the Consumer Product Safety Act on small and medium-size enterprises (SMEs) and other issues raised related to the mandate of Health Canada. We also continue to monitor customer service interactions between our members and Health Canada. Any issues are raised with officials. CFIB advocates for simplification to the federal procurement process on behalf of small and medium-size enterprises (SMEs). Lobbying to reduce Red Tape by focusing on removing interprovincial trade barriers, facilitating labour mobility and improving government customer service. This includes providing input for the consultations on the Annual Regulatory Modernization Bill. Goods and Services Tax/ Harmonized Sales Tax Administration with regards to Transitional Rules, Out of Province Sales Rules, Point-of-Sale Rebate, and fillings. Retirement Income Policies, and proposed Canada Pension Plan increases. CFIB is against mandatory increases in Canada Pension Plan, and has provided alternative approaches. CFIB has also shared recommendations to reduce disincentives to work for older workers. Presenting the views of small business owners on infrastructure spending through member survey results, mandate votes and other CFIB research. Offering funding solutions and alternatives to government proposals on transit and infrastructure expansion. Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA)

Support for the National Adaptation Planning Global Network from Global Affairs Canada of $10 million over 4 years (2021-2025). Established in December 2014, the NAP Global Network works with developing countries to advance adaptation planning and action. This is done through: • South-South peer learning and exchange • Technical assistance on NAP development and implementation • Enhanced bilateral support to adaptation • Knowledge production and communications Support for the IISD Experimental Lakes Area from Environment and Climate Change Canada and the Department of Fisheries and Oceans of $12.5 million in 2021. These 58 lakes and their watersheds in northwestern Ontario are the only place where scientists can manipulate whole lakes to collect data from all levels of the ecosystem and understand how it all interacts. This support would go towards: • maintaining the most comprehensive open dataset on freshwater research in the world, making substantive contributions to science and public understanding of Canada's freshwater resources; • building a new public engagement center and replacing aging diesel infrastructure with solar power to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 330,000 kg/year; and • increasing Canada’s cutting-edge water science on climate change, plastics and pharmaceuticals. Strengthening and enacting federal regulations on greenhouse gas emissions and environmental impacts from the oil and gas sector and other economic sectors Federal budget and spending – providing resources for climate and environmental initiatives, including clean energy; aligning federal spending with climate objectives Climate change and energy policy – strengthening current government climate change policies, and implementation and strengthening of the Emissions Reduction Plan

Provide input on Federal implementation of international climate change commitments and input into climate conversations at international summits. Provide input on the Federal Sustainable Jobs Plan. Input on the Canada Water Agency and building Federal collaboration with the Experimental Lakes Area. Strengthening and enacting federal regulations on greenhouse gas emissions and environmental impacts from the oil and gas sector and other economic sectors. Seeking funding from the Government of Canada for the Intergovernmental Forum on Mining, Minerals, Metals and Sustainable Development. Federal budget and spending – providing resources for climate and environmental initiatives, including clean energy; aligning federal spending with climate objectives. Climate change and energy policy – strengthening current government climate change policies, and implementation and strengthening of the Emissions Reduction Plan.

Développement durable - Représentations auprès du gouvernement du Canada afin qu'il assure la continuité du financement actuel dans le prochain cadre stratégique agricole. Normes de compositions - Représentations auprès du gouvernement du Canada afin que les lois, règlements et pratiques protégeant l'intégrité des produits laitiers (ex. normes de composition), soient non seulement maintenues, mais qu'elles soient respectées. Maintien et protection de la gestion de l'offre - Représentations auprès du gouvernement du Canada afin que l'Agence canadienne d'inspection des aliments et l'Agence des services frontaliers du Canada soient doter des ressources et formation nécessaires pour appliquer adéquatement les normes de production circonscrites dans les règlements (ex. norme de composition des produits laitiers). Maintien et protection de la gestion de l'offre - Représentations auprès du Gouvernement du Canada afin qu'il protège et défende son droit souverain pour déterminer et administrer ses propres politiques nationales telles que celles ayant une incidence sur la gestion de l'offre, y compris l'attribution des contingents tarifaires dans le cadre du PTPGP et de l'ACEUM. Maintien et protection de la gestion de l'offre - Représentations afin que le gouvernement du Canada n'accorde aucun accès supplémentaires au marché laitier intérieur dans un accord commercial permanent avec le Royaume-Uni ou dans tout autre accord commercial, y compris le MERCOSUR, l'Alliance pacifique ou le PTPGP Maintien et protection de la gestion de l'offre - Représentations afin que le cadre législatif requis pour une application uniforme de la politique laitière canadienne, soit mis en place promptement. Développement durable - Représentations auprès du gouvernement du Canada afin qu'il soutienne les investissements en recherche, transfert et innovation de manière à favoriser la mise en place d'initiatives structurantes en matière de développement durable permettant d'assurer la pérennité et la résilience des fermes laitières. Développement durable - Représentations auprès du gouvernement du Canada afin de développer conjointement, avec les instances provinciales, un programme soutenant les investissements requis qui permettront aux fermes laitières canadiennes de mettre en œuvre le Code de pratiques pour le soin et la manipulation des bovins laitiers. Code de conduite de l'industrie de l'épicerie - Représentations afin que les pratiques de l'industrie de l'épicerie soient encadrées par un code obligatoire, lequel permettra un partage équitable des marges bénéficiaires entre les épiciers, les transformateurs et les détaillants.

Développement durable - Représentations auprès du gouvernement du Canada afin qu'il assure la continuité du financement actuel dans le prochain cadre stratégique agricole. Normes de composition - Représentations auprès du gouvernement du Canada afin que les lois, règlements et pratiques protégeant l'intégrité des produits laitiers (ex. normes de composition), soient non seulement maintenues, mais qu'elles soient respectées. Maintien et protection de la gestion de l'offre - Représentations auprès du gouvernement du Canada afin que l'Agence canadienne d'inspection des aliments et l'Agence des services frontaliers du Canada soient doter des ressources et formation nécessaires pour appliquer adéquatement les normes de production circonscrites dans les règlements (ex. norme de composition des produits laitiers). Maintien et protection de la gestion de l'offre - Représentations auprès du Gouvernement du Canada afin qu'il protège et défende son droit souverain pour déterminer et administrer ses propres politiques nationales telles que celles ayant une incidence sur la gestion de l'offre, y compris l'attribution des contingents tarifaires dans le cadre du PTPGP et de l'ACEUM. Maintien et protection de la gestion de l'offre - Représentations afin que le gouvernement du Canada n'accorde aucun accès supplémentaire au marché laitier intérieur dans un accord commercial permanent avec le Royaume-Uni ou dans tout autre accord commercial, y compris le MERCOSUR, l'Alliance pacifique ou le PTPGP Maintien et protection de la gestion de l'offre - Représentations afin que le cadre législatif requis pour une application uniforme de la politique laitière canadienne, soit mis en place promptement. Développement durable - Représentations auprès du gouvernement du Canada afin qu'il soutienne les investissements en recherche, transfert et innovation de manière à favoriser la mise en place d'initiatives structurantes en matière de développement durable permettant d'assurer la pérennité et la résilience des fermes laitières. Développement durable - Représentations auprès du gouvernement du Canada afin de développer conjointement, avec les instances provinciales, un programme soutenant les investissements requis qui permettront aux fermes laitières canadiennes de mettre en œuvre le Code de pratiques pour le soin et la manipulation des bovins laitiers. Code de conduite de l'industrie de l'épicerie - Représentations afin que les pratiques de l'industrie de l'épicerie soient encadrées par un code obligatoire, lequel permettra un partage équitable des marges bénéficiaires entre les épiciers, les transformateurs et les détaillants.

Support the client in pursuing investment through Natural Resources Canada critical mineral targeted programs and other government programs. Assist the client in raising awareness among parliamentarians of the Crater Lake Scandium Project in Northeastern Quebec, its leading potential, and the market for scandium as an advanced material.

Discussion about marketing Canadian Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul companies on international stage. Discussions about digital ID for travel in the global travel continuum. Discussion on government investment in infrastructure for remote and northern airports. Working with Transport Canada Aviation Security on Enhanced Security measures harmonizing with the Transportation Security Administration and Department of Homeland Security requirements. Working with the Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) ensuring the Orders in Council make operational sense in their requirements in keeping the travelling public safe during the COVID-19 pandemic. Also ensuring that the Transport Canada Aviation Security and Civil Aviation are harmonized in the issuance of Interim Orders which regulate the Aviation Industry during the pandemic. Status of European Union (EU) Bilateral - The Canadian Government and the European Union entered into Bilaterals. The issues are its impact on costs and trade to our industry. Request funding from CanExport Associations Program (CEA) International Marketing assistance from Global Affairs Canada with regard to Aircraft Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) and Flight Training. Passenger Bill of Rights, Foreign Ownership, Joint Ventures and the possible cost impacts to our industry and unintended consequences. (Formerly known as Bill C-49 Transportation Modernization Act) Participation in the development of mitigation measures for the use of Ethylene Glycol and Halon and Greenhouse Gases with Environment and Climate Change Canada, and Transport Canada Participation in stakeholder consultation with Health Canada on regulatory matters with regard to public safety and costs to the industry. Obtain support from relevant government departments in dealing with the European Union Emissions Trading Scheme to ensure fairness to Canadian companies. International Student Program in respect of streamlining the process to obtain student study permits for commercial pilot training in Canada and provide exemptions on the caps for foreign aviation students. (Imagine Education au/in Canada Brand program) with Global Affairs Canada and Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada. Government consultation (Transport Canada) with stakeholders on the privatization of CATSA and its impact on the industry and the cost to passengers. Acts to amend the Aeronautics Act and the Access to Information Act and to make consequential amendments to other Acts with regard to all sections, particularly the provisions enabling safety management systems and the protection of safety data from public dissemination. Federal jurisdiction at aerodromes as it pertains to noise responsibilities. We do not want the province/municipality to enforce noise around airports. We oppose attempts by provinces/municipalities from attempting to usurp the federal powers. The Federal Government regulation in this case refers to the Aeronautics Act. Excise Tax Act with regard to Reduction of Air Travellers Security Charge. Excise Tax Act with regards to the reduction of Aviation Fuel Taxes. Enhancement and growth of the Canadian Council for Aviation and Aerospace to cover all aviation human resource issues. Encouraging the implementation of Safety Management Systems throughout Canadian commercial aviation. Discussions with Transport Canada and Employment & Social Development Canada on removing barriers to entry for people who want to become pilots or aircraft maintenance engineers or technicians. Discussions with regard to the on-going management of the Air Carrier Security Measures (Document is classified). Discussions with Public Safety Canada regarding, and support for, actions to prevent Human Trafficking. Discussions on the Statutory Review of the Canada Transportation Act with respect to administerial advice on policies Discussions about restrictions (timelines, airspace and procedures onboard aircraft) in the context of special events with regards to public sa

Discussions with officials with regards to border security. The provision of border services by CBSA at sufficient levels to support new and existing trade. Meeting Canada’s supply chain infrastructure deficit and how it will be financed and funded, including seeking funding from Transport and Finance under the National Trade Corridors Fund, Trade Diversification Corridors Fund, or other programs for port infrastructure, decarbonization, and deferred maintenance. Impact assessments: seeking clarity and precision on timelines for reviews. Seeking changes to the Marine Transportation Security Regulations (MTSR) to improve security capabilities of port authorities. Discussions with officials with regards to trade relations, tariffs, and related measures, including those involving the United States and other nation states. Any legislation related to the Canada Marine Act, including changes to letters patent processes, changes providing greater financial flexibility for ports, and governance reforms. Influencing the National Supply Chain Strategy by submitting detailed recommendations. Privacy and Access to Information: Ensuring a fair and competitive framework for ports as commercially viable entities. Supply chain fluidity and the role of the National Supply Chain Office in supply chain challenges. Environment and Energy: promoting ports as an environmentally progressive transport hubs integral to global supply chains and regional economic development.