Mario Pelletier

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

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

The Canada Marine Act, with respect to the need for greater accountability and transparency in the process under which Canada Port Authorities increase and introduce new fees, and for a more effective appeal mechanism for port users. The Shipping Conference Exemption Act (SCEA), with respect to the role that shipping alliances and vessel sharing agreements play in Canada's international trade, and the ongoing debate as to whether the Act should be modernized or repealed. Supply chain efficiency, with respect to making Canada's supply chains more fluid, reliable and resilient. Labour issues in the port and rail sectors, including as relates to the report of the Industrial Inquiry Commission examining the reasons for longshore labour disputes on the west coast, and the role of the Canada Labour Code in resolving labour disruptions in the federally-regulated transportation sector. Labour issues in the port and rail sectors, including as relates to the report of the Industrial Inquiry Commission examining the reasons for longshore labour disputes on the west coast, and the role of the Canada Labour Code in resolving labour disruptions in the federally-regulated transportation sector. Competition Bureau of Canada, with respect to TIL's proposed acquisition of a 49 percent equity stake in the PSA Halifax container terminal. CBSA, with respect to enforcement of the requirement that all ships with import containers on board must stop at one of five designated container ports in order to have the containers scanned for radiation. Transportation of Dangerous Goods Regulations with respect to Part 6, training requirements (marine and intermodal). Transportation of Dangerous Goods Regulations with respect to Part 17 – Site Registration Transportation of Dangerous Goods Regulations with respect to Part 12 – International Harmonization. Canadian Centre for Cyber Security with regards to marine cybersecurity. Bill C-52, the Enhancing Transparency and Accountability in the Transportation System Act, with respect to providing users and tenants a mechanism for challenging new or revised port fees through the Canadian Transportation Agency, amongst other items. Bill C-33, Strengthening the Port System and Railway Safety in Canada Act, with respect to increasing the efficiency, resilience and security of the marine transportation system. Transport Canada with respect to assuring consistency in the regulatory interpretations of local port wardens. Transport Canada and Fisheries and Oceans Canada with respect to development of whale detection technologies. Transport Canada (TC) with respect to proposed recovery strategies and action plans for species at risk, when these initiatives could impact on navigation in Canadian waters. Transport Canada, with respect to creation of new Marine Protected Areas. TC and DFO with respect to the implementation of various initiatives under the Ocean Protection Plan. TC and DFO with respect to actions mitigating the impact of vessel traffic on endangered whales and other marine mammals. IRCC and CBSA, as relates to admissibility requirements and seafarer identity documents (including visas and work permits) that enable foreign seafarers to travel to Canada to work on foreign fag ships MARPOL Annex 1, with respect to Canada's implementation of a prohibition of heavy fuel oil in the Arctic. International trade agreements negotiated by Canada, with respect to internatonal shipping services. International Maritime Satellite Organization (IMSO) Amendments 2006: support for ratification by Canada International Joint Commission, in respect of adopting a plan that assures stability of water levels in the St. Lawrence River. Facilitation of International Maritime Traffic: in respect of gaps between the FAL Convention and Canadian practice. Ship energy efficiency measures with respect to options considered by the International Maritime Organziation (IMO) Department of Fisheries and Oceans and Transport Canada with respect to

Discussing possible change of policy regarding biometrics collection Assist in securing and managing defence and coast guard contracts under the National Shipbuilding Strategy (NSS) and other procurement opportunities. Government Contract Pursued - ship repair and overhaul opportunities with the Government of Canada

Communicating regarding the interpretation, application, compliance, certification, grandfathering, exemption and implementation requirements associated with marine safety regulations applicable to passenger ferry vessels Communications regarding the administration, interpretation and application of tax provisions affecting ferry operations and marine transportation services Discussions regarding the future governance, operation and access arrangements for federally owned marine infrastructure, including dry dock facilities used in support of coastal ferry services Discuss investment in the long-term future of the coastal ferry system. Discussions on the development of a mutual agreement between Canada and European Union to allow the use of Marine Equipment Directive certified equipment on domestic Canadian vessels. Written communication and meetings to ensure consultation in the development, implementation and enforcement of bills, regulations, legislation, interim orders, policies and programs related to the ferry sector, especially in the fields of maritime security, environment, import duties, safety and privatization Obtain funding under the Shore Power Technology for Ports Program for the implementation of marine shore power technology Obtain funding under the New Building Canada Fund for vessels and expansion/modernization projects Discuss the recycling and disposal of vessels. Communicating about regulations under the Canada Shipping Act, 2001, more specifically the Vessel Safety Certificates Regulations (SOR/2021-135), Fire and Boat Drills Regulations SOR/2010-83, and General Pilotage Regulations (SOR/2000-132). Communicating about regulations under the Canada Shipping Act, 2001, more specifically the Hull Construction Regulations (C.R.C., c. 1431), the Life Saving Equipment Regulations (C.R.C., c. 1436), the Marine Personnel Regulations (SOR/2007-115), and the Steering Appliances and Equipment Regulations (SOR/83-810). Communicating, in general, about the coastal ferry sector in British Columbia, including on coastal ferry logistics and operations, on permits and licenses related to coastal ferry workers, and on industry-led coastal ferry initiatives. Advocate to have ferry sector included in present and future infrastructure funding programs

Organizing meetings to ensure that the association is consulted in the development phase of legislative proposals, bills, regulations, policies and programs related to the ferry sector, especially in the fields of maritime security, environment, import duties and passenger safety. Lobby to ensure adequate facilities for ship repairs in Canada. Ensure tariffs are fair for the ferry sector. Advocate to have ferry sector included in present and future infrastructure funding programs. Advocate for the creation of research and innovation capacity on the marine transportation sector through either the creation of a Canada Research Chair position or a measure leading to a similar issue.

The client is seeking a new five year renewal mandate for the IAMC-TMX. In particular a strengthened mandate for Marine shipping, safety and aquatic environment as well as emergency management and safety. To continue with indigenous monitoring in terrestrial space, and to continue engaging 129 Indigenous Communities as it relates to socio-economic impacts. The client is looking to gain a better understanding of the government's Industrial Technological Benefits program, and how their organization could qualify. The client is interested in understanding how their organization could work within the Government's 5% indigenous participation targets for government procurement.