Mark Fisher

Discussion around the Fisheries Act and associated regulations and policies; particular discussion around impacts and interactions with irrigation operations and infrastructure in Alberta. Consultation with government officials regarding mitigation and preventative measures of aquatic invasive species Engagement with the federal government regarding the review and approval process for agricultural products falling under the jurisdiction of the Pest Management Regulatory Agency. Discussions with government regarding irrigation, water management, climate risk adaptation and infrastructure

Discussion around the Fisheries Act and associated regulations and policies; particular discussion around impacts and interactions with irrigation operations and infrastructure in Alberta. Engagement with the federal government regarding the review and approval process for agricultural products falling under the jurisdiction of the Pest Management Regulatory Agency. Discussions with government regarding irrigation, water management, climate risk adaptation and infrastructure Consultation with government officials regarding mitigation and preventative measures of aquatic invasive species

Canadian Government policies and programs in support of natural infrastructure. Canada’s international assistance including support for sustainable development, climate action and nature protection. Canada’s positions on issues that will be negotiated in the lead up to and at the Conference of the Parties for the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) and the Conference of the Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity, including international commitments pertaining to climate change mitigation and adaptation and climate finance. Major Nation-Building Projects and Canada’s climate competitiveness strategy. Regulation of greenhouse gas emissions including oil and gas emissions cap. Support for IISD’s Experimental Lakes Areas from Environment and Climate Change Canada and the Department of Fisheries and Oceans. Canada’s Policy on Inefficient Fossil Fuel Subsidies to reduce fossil fuel subsidies. Decarbonization of industrial sectors in relation to the Output-based Pricing System (OBPS) for industrial emissions. Canada’s participation in and support for (through NRCAN) the Intergovernmental Forum for Mining, Metals and Minerals for which IISD is the Secretariat.

Lake Winnipeg Basin Program, with respect to targeted funding within phosphorus hotspots Canada Water Agency, with respect to First Nations rights and engagement

Advocacy for the use of re-mining as part of the Canadian Critical Minerals Strategy. Advocacy for Federal Investments in BC Freshwater and Watershed Security projects to Grow the Watershed workforce. Advocacy for the transition to Heat Pumps in Low-Rise Multi-Unit Residential Properties (MURBs). Advocacy to design and fund a summer food program in Canada. Updating Canadian regulations for flooding, wildfires and more including insurance for natural disasters Truth and Reconciliation Commission's Call to Action 66, with respect to equitable funding and implementation. The renewal of the Canada Water Act legislation, including the practice of co-governance and co-creation with Indigenous Governments The prioritization of British Columbia River Basins for investments through the Freshwater Action Plan The need for the Federal government to invest $1Billion in the Freshwater Action Plan Seeking strengthening of fish habitat protections and implementation of the Wild Salmon Policy and Pacific Salmon Strategy Initiative (PSSI). Regulatory development for the implementation of the modernized Fisheries Act, including the creation of Ecologically Significant Areas and rebuilding plans Regulation of genetically engineered organisms including regulatory guidance on novel foods and which plants are subject to Part 5 of the Seeds Regulations. Policies relating to the use of genetically engineered organisms in food and agriculture, in particular environment health and human safety, and public transparency. Increased support for expanding birthwork (e.g., midwifery, doula, and abortion) services in the Northwest Territories Discussing government decisions around the release of the Athabasca oil sands tailing ponds into the Athabasca River (Alberta, Northwest Territories and Federal governments) Discussing financial investment by the federal government through economic stimulus in watershed projects in British Columbia and beyond as opportunity for economic recovery and employment generation. Discussing engaging pension fund beneficiaries and supporting pension fund managers to be a part of the transition to a low-carbon economy to achieve the inextricably linked goals of pension wealth and planet health. Sharing research and discussing new laws and programs that various states and governments have been passing related to this area. Creating guidelines/adaptation strategies/resilience strategies for wildfires, droughts, flooding and climate-related disasters Advocating for Canada-USA international waters relationships and problem-solving, notably in BC, Alberta and the Great Lakes regions. Advocating establishment of a Canada Water Agency before 2023, and working with government to create a successful, meaningful Agency both at its headquarters in Winnipeg and other branches (Montreal, Burlington) Advocacy for a Federal government investment in the BC Watershed Security Fund. Advance robust policy and law reform to end Canada’s public finance for the fossil fuel sector, including by providing analysis on, the Export Development Act, Bill S-243 (An Act to enact the Climate-Aligned Finance Act and to make related amendments to other Acts), the Guidelines for Canada’s International Support for the Clean Energy Transition, and the Inefficient Fossil Fuel Subsidies: Government of Canada Guidelines. Advance robust policy and law reform to address human rights and environmental abuse in Canadian business activity abroad, including by providing analysis on, the Fighting Against Forced Labour and Child Labour in Supply Chains Act, the Customs Tariff, Bill C-262 (An Act respecting the corporate responsibility to prevent, address and remedy adverse impacts on human rights occurring in relation to business activities conducted abroad), Bill C-263 (An Act to establish the Office of the Commissioner for Responsible Business Conduct Abroad and to make consequential amendments to other Acts), and the Responsible Business Conduct Abroad strategy (2022-2027).

Seek a remission order for taxes levied on individuals living on lands now recognized as reserve lands Discussing the Client's priorities relating to tailings, release and transboundary water issues on the reserves Advance accountability on the status of the environmental contamination at the dock in Fort Chipewyan. Work with government on addition-to-reserve proposals to enhance economic development opportunities and recognize ACFN's presence in Fort Chipewyan. Strengthening Canada's oil sands mining effluent regulations. Species at risk protection for wood bison and caribou in northern Alberta. Seek government support for the development of essential infrastructure and housing on ACFN reserve lands. Seek government support for economic development opportunities in Fort Chipewyan and ACFN reserve lands. Seek acknowledgement and a formal apology from the Government of Canada for ACFN's forced relocation from its traditional territory in Wood Buffalo National Park. Responding to the 2023 wildfires in Northern Alberta. Expediting the addition to reserve process. Ensure enforcement of federal government laws and regulations regarding the protection of treaty lands, at risk wildlife and rivers in proximity to the proposed Frontier Project near Wood Buffalo National Park. Engagement with government officials on disruptions to business, health & safety requirements, and opportunities to help with the COVID-19 pandemic. Engagement around the establishment of a national framework for indigenous policing and related justice reforms. Engagement around the establishment of a national framework for indigenous policing and related justice reforms. Engagement around the establishment of a national framework for indigenous policing and related justice reforms. Engage in discussions regarding the recognition of ACFN's rights & self-determination. Engage in discussions regarding the enhancement of primary education for ACFN members. Development of a baseline health study to monitor the impacts of the Athabasca oil sands on ACFN members. Carbon pricing, and government measures to mitigate climate change Arranging meetings to obtain information regarding Indigenous investment and ownership opportunities regarding the Government of Canada's ownership of the Trans Mountain pipeline. Addressing severe shortfalls and capacity issues in education delivery for indigenous youth.

Seek a remission order for taxes levied on individuals living on lands now recognized as reserve lands Discussing the Client's priorities relating to tailings, release and transboundary water issues on the reserves Advance accountability on the status of the environmental contamination at the dock in Fort Chipewyan. Work with government on addition-to-reserve proposals to enhance economic development opportunities and recognize the client's presence in Fort Chipewyan. Strengthening Canada's oil sands mining effluent regulations. Species at risk protection for wood bison and caribou in northern Alberta. Seek government support for the development of essential infrastructure and housing on the client's reserve lands. Seek government support for economic development opportunities in Fort Chipewyan and the client's reserve lands. Seek acknowledgement and a formal apology from the Government of Canada for the client's forced relocation from its traditional territory in Wood Buffalo National Park. Expediting the addition to reserve process. Ensure enforcement of federal government laws and regulations regarding the protection of treaty lands, at risk wildlife and rivers in proximity to the proposed Frontier Project near Wood Buffalo National Park. Engagement around the establishment of a national framework for indigenous policing and related justice reforms. Engage in discussions regarding the recognition of the client's rights & self-determination. Engage in discussions regarding the enhancement of primary education for the client's members. Development of a baseline health study to monitor the impacts of the Athabasca oil sands on the client's members. Carbon pricing, and government measures to mitigate climate change Arranging meetings to obtain information regarding Indigenous investment and ownership opportunities regarding the Government of Canada's ownership of the Trans Mountain pipeline. Addressing severe shortfalls and capacity issues in education delivery for indigenous youth.

Seeking funding to provide education and information about Canada's human and physical geography.

Real Estate Foundation of B.C. is engaging in discussions on the forthcoming National Water Security Strategy, led by the Canada Water Agency, with respect to the Strategy's recognition of the Watershed Security Fund as a proven model for Canada and a proven mechanism in B.C. to distribute watershed funding to communities, as well as the importance of the National Water Security Strategy being grounded in community and regional perspectives, and recognized not only as an environmental issue, but also a matter of economic security, community well-being and equity, national sovereignty, and reconciliation. The Watershed Security Fund (BC), with respect to additional contributions to the fund. The Real Estate Foundation of BC is inviting discussions to work with Federal Government to bring additional funding to support the Watershed Security Fund in B.C..

Learn more about the Government of Canada's climate initiatives, position, and involvement as an attendee of the international Conference of Parties (COP): United Nations Climate Change Conference. Share insights on how artificial intelligence tools for the agricultural sector can support Canada's farmers and agri-food sector, including through advancing sustainable farming practices, optimizing crop efficiency, and forecasting conditions that may impacts crop yields. Learn about the Government of Canada's policies and approaches to the supply chain, transportation, and labelling of crop protection products that supports Canada's agriculture sector. Learn more about the federal government's programs, initiatives, and partnerships that include interaction with other countries to best support Canada's agriculture sector. To request that the Government of Canada extend, in accordance with the Pest Control Products Act under Article 21 (3), the implementation timeline of Health Canada’s Re-evaluation Decision RVD2021-04, Lambda-cyhalothrin and Its Associated End-use Products (the Decision) which cancelled the use of this product for feed, while maintaining it for food. The implementation extension period should be sufficient to allow grains produced from crops treated with lambda-cyhalothrin in 2023 and previous years to be used as both food and feed and to be marketed in the years to come. A realistic and reasonable extension timeframe is necessary to provide certainty to growers and agri-business on what constitutes regulatory compliance in 2023 and beyond. To advocate for a federally funded national water monitoring program that includes the measuring of environmental and climates outcomes, as well as risk assessment. This program should support regulatory decisions and assist Canada in achieving its environmental and biodiversity goals and targets. Learn more about the government's research, innovation, and new technology development priorities and supports in the agriculture sector. Learn more about the federal government's programs and initiatives that include interaction with the provinces to best support Canada's agriculture sector. International Trade as it applies to nontariff trade barriers in the Agricultural and food area in the Pest Control Products Regulations and Health Canada Policies Increase long-term and targeted federal funding to help farmers adopt green technologies and sustainable practices that will support an environmentally responsible agriculture and food growing sector.

Sustainable Agriculture Strategy as it pertains to programming, policies, and supporting agriculture productivity and resilience. Canada Water Agency and its respective policies, including national water monitoring and fresh water data. Recommendations for federal budget as it pertains to agriculture programs, tax incentives, research investment, and science and technology. Environment policy with regard to agriculture The government of Canada's Artificial Intelligence Strategy as it pertains to adopting of technologies in agriculture Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act, with respect to data ownership and protection Transformation of Pest Management Regulatory Agency and various working groups Technical Working Group as it applies to North American Free Trade Agreement Technical Working Group on pesticide regulation and harmonization Species at Risk Act and regulations with regard to habitat protection Seeds Regulations and related guidance on what types of plant products are subject to pre-market assessment. Science and technology as it applies to innovation and investment initiatives in Canada for private sector Pest Control Products Act with regard to intellectual property rights and cost recovery Pause of increase to and review of maximum residue limits International Trade as it applies to nontariff trade barriers in the Agricultural and food area in the Pest Control Products Regulations and Health Canada Policies Intellectual property as it applies to inventions, innovation and proprietary products tied to agriculture Health Protection Act and regulations with regard plant protection novel foods. Food and Drug Act as it applies to crop protection maximum residue limits and novel foods as regulated and labelled Canadian Environmental Protection Act as it applies to plant agriculture and its input products related to biotechnology Agriculture policy with regard to plant protection, biotechnology and plant breeding

Support for new research and campus infrastructure. Increased funding and program design for various programs administered by Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC), Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC), and Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR). Funding or support with respect to international development cooperation (student and academic mobility, internships, research collaboration, exchanges, technical assistance). Discussions regarding possible research and development initiatives for, and investments in, partnerships with the University of Calgary. Discussions concerning potential research and development initiatives and investments related to clean energy, environmental research and climate change policy. Discussions about policy implementation regarding the academic visa process in support of international faculty recruitment with respect to changes to the Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations. Budget bills in support of federal funding for post-secondary education, research, innovation, science and technology.

Seek funding and support for the institution’s teaching, and research and development enterprise in life sciences, basic and applied sciences, social sciences, humanities and fine arts and mental health. Support for the implementation and operation of the Canada Water Agency Support for institutional compliance with federal research security requirements. Seek program development and support for Indigenous-led research Seeking program development for career opportunities for Indigenous post-secondary graduates Seeking greater efficiencies and continued funding of the Canada Student Loan Program Seek funding for international opportunities in student experience through academic exchanges, study abroad and international student visits to Canada Secure funding for Major Science Infrastructure Policy development and research funding for knowledge transfer and the commercialization of research Increase federal funding to the Canada Graduate Scholarship Program and other national initiatives in support of graduate students Funding for research and campus infrastructure Funding for internships, fellowships and student work-integrated learning Facilitation of improved policies that impact international students and other highly qualified personnel Discuss post-secondary institutions' role in securing Canada's water future through education and research. Discuss post-secondary institutions' role in securing Canada's energy future through research and teaching. Development of a national program for the provision of long-term operating funding for major science initiatives like the Canadian Light Source (CLS) and the Vaccine and Infectious Disease Organization (VIDO) Continue and increase funding to the Tri-Agency (CIHR, NSERC, SSHRC) in order to maintain an internationally competitive research and development infrastructure. Continue and increase funding to the Indirect Costs of Research Program in order to maintain an internationally competitive research and development infrastructure Continue and increase funding to the Canada Foundation for Innovation in order to maintain an internationally competitive research and development infrastructure. Budget bills in support of the federal role in post-secondary education, research and the science and technology framework