Meghan Pritchard
Senior Special Assistant, Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)·11 communications in the past year
Lobbied by
BlackBerry
9Trade Policy, with respect to BlackBerry market access issues experienced internationally, specifically tariffs and non-tariff trade barriers Strategic Innovation Fund, specifically application for funding for corporate R&D project Investment Canada Act - specifically with respect to technologies Intellectual property - specifically related to IP policies that encourage private investment in development of technologies that support supply chain resiliency Innovation - discussions regarding the Canadian government's Innovation Agenda; including programs government may be considering to foster innovation in the Canadian ICT industry (e.g. skills & training, centres of excellence, R&D funding and incentives, government use of technology) Income Tax Act - specifically the provisions dealing with Foreign Accrual Property Tax income Government Procurement - specifically Government priorities and role for private industry in helping to achieve government objectives - e.g. remote work, IT modernization, innovation and R&D intensive products, and crisis communications Government funding for private sector R&D technology projects Foreign temporary workers program, with respect to intercompany transfers COVID-19 Disclosure Notification Application "COVID Alert" - specifically assisting the Government of Canada with the security assessment and engaging in discussion on the importance of data privacy, security and integrity of the app COVID-19 Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy (CEWS) program - specifically to help prevent job losses and better position the company to resume normal operations following the crisis. COVID-19 and the workplace - specifically the Government's return to work plan and policies for Canadian companies
Cybersecurity capacity development Discuss public safety related initiatives including border security Cybersecurity laws, policies and regulations National Security Technologies and Solutions International Trade to help expand Canadian trade internationally Trade Policy, with respect to BlackBerry market access issues experienced internationally, specifically tariffs and non-tariff trade barriers Strategic Innovation Fund, specifically application for funding for corporate R&D project Investment Canada Act - specifically with respect to technologies Intellectual property - specifically related to IP policies that encourage private investment in development of technologies that support supply chain resiliency Innovation - discussions regarding the Canadian government's Innovation Agenda; including programs government may be considering to foster innovation in the Canadian ICT industry (e.g. skills & training, centres of excellence, R&D funding and incentives, government use of technology) Government Procurement - specifically Government priorities and role for private industry in helping to achieve government objectives - e.g. remote work, IT modernization, innovation and R&D intensive products, and crisis communications Government funding for private sector R&D technology projects Discuss Canada's Defence and Procurement Strategies
Business Council of Canada
4INTERNATIONAL TRADE: Legislative proposals, regulations, policies or programs related to Canada's international trading and investment relationship with foreign markets. WORLD TRADE ORGANIZATION: Input to federal deliberations regarding international negotiations to implement the Doha Round of trade liberalization U.N. CONVENTION ON CLIMATE CHANGE: Input to federal deliberations on ongoing international negotiations respecting the Convention, as well as decisions about implementation of Convention provisions in Canada TRANS-PACIFIC PARTNERSHIP: Input to federal consultations re Canada's entry into the Trans-Pacific Partnership; and consideration of Canadian interests with respect to increasing economic ties with several nations of the Asia-Pacific, including trade in goods and services, foreign investment protections, intellectual property, immigration, labour mobility, etc. TELECOMMUNICATIONS POLICY: Federal policy and rules related to provision of telecommunications services in Canada, including competition among service providers, access to wireless spectrum, ownership and foreign investment, and access by new entrants SECURITY AND PROSPERITY IN NORTH AMERICA, with respect to rules governing the flow of goods, services and people across the border; cooperation among agencies in the three countries to streamline and harmonize rules and regulations governing the conduct of business; policies to enhance energy trade and energy security SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY POLICY: Input regarding policies that can support research and development of new science and technology and the broader adaptation of advanced technologies across the Canadian economy PUBLIC SERVICE: Rules and regulations governing the conduct of public servants in their relations with corporations and business associations, processes for consulting with business on the impact of new laws and regulations governing the conduct of business in Canada POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION: Rules governing federal-provincial financing arrangements for post-secondary education; and development of acceptable national standards for graduate degrees in various disciplines PARLIAMENTARY REFORM: Input regarding changes to rules governing Parliament; Senate reform NORTH AMERICAN LEADERS' SUMMIT: Input to the federal government regarding policy priorities for the annual summit of the leaders of Canada, the United States and Mexico NORTH AMERICAN FREE TRADE AGREEMENT: Amendments, sub-agreements and regulations governing trade relations between Canada, the United States and Mexico; with respect to the enhanced trade in goods and services, regulation of investment between countries, admittance of qualified immigrants and recognition of professional credentials for employment purposes NORTH AMERICAN DEFENCE: Input regarding the North American Aerospace Defence Command (NORAD) and other means to enhance collaboration among governments regading defence of the North American continent NORTH AMERICAN COMMISSION ON ENVIRONMENTAL COOPERATION: Input to federal deliberations regarding possible enhancement and coordination of environmental standards among Canada, the United States and Mexico NATIONAL SECURITY POLICY: Input regarding policies that Canada's national security policies and regulations impacting the private sector. NATIONAL SECURITIES REGULATOR: Supporting efforts by the federal government to work with the provinces and establish a single national regulatory authority for the regulation of corporations which issues shares to the public LOBBYING ACT: Regulations governing the conduct of lobbyists and their relations with the federal government with respect to the rules regarding communications and meetings between senior public office holders and corporations and organizational lobbyists INVESTMENT CANADA ACT: Regulations and policies with respect to the foreign ownership of Canadian companies; takeovers of Canadian companies by foreign corporations or state entities, thresholds that trigger review
Canadian Chamber of Commerce
4CYBER SECURITY - Encourage the government to invest in cybersecurity innovation, talent, and infrastructure; modernize research and development; accelerate commercialization in the space; support the secure digitalization of small-and-medium-sized enterprises (SMEs); and improve the global competitiveness of Canadas cybersecurity industry. ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE - Advocate for future-proofed, globally competitive, and interoperable policies that position artificial intelligence as a positive economic driver, and support the responsible development, deployment, and use of AI in business. PRIVACY AND ACCESS TO INFORMATION - Ensure that the modernization of Canadas privacy legislation strikes the right balance between protecting consumers and promoting the ability of firms to innovate and compete by responsibly and securely using data. HOUSING - Support policies that enable the creation of more housing supply, incentivize investment in residential construction, and restore housing affordability for Canadian families. NATIONAL SECURITY/ECONOMIC SECURITY - Advancing policies related to enhancing Canadas economic and national security. Key priorities include strengthening economic resilience, prudently navigating geopolitical challenges to trade and international relations, safeguarding business operations against new and emerging threats, and fostering conditions for economic growth. TRANSPORTATION - Regarding the consistent funding of trade-enabling infrastructure projects; the development of a competitive and efficient transportation network including all modes of transportation. TELECOMMUNICATIONS - Creating the right investment incentives to foster vibrant competition in the sector as a whole; responding to decisions regarding third-party access that will impact the deployment of internet services in rural and remote communities; and responding to regulatory proposals re: cell phone pricing. TAXATION AND FINANCE – With regard to undertaking a comprehensive and independent tax system review. TAXATION AND FINANCE – With regard to the measurement and improvement of Canadas tax competitiveness, including: reforming the taxation, remittance, filing and audit processes of Canadian businesses; removing tax barriers for childcare expenses; addressing the taxation of family business transfers; and mobilizing private capital for recovery and growth. TAXATION AND FINANCE - With regard to modernizing our financial systems through open banking and digital currencies TAXATION AND FINANCE - Responding to proposals addressing taxation of digital services. TAXATION AND FINANCE - Maintaining and expanding real-time data made freely available to Canadian businesses, municipalities, academic researchers, and community groups. SMALL BUSINESS – Legislation, regulations and support programs that give Canadian small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) the tools to grow in Canada and internationally, including reducing their red tape and compliance burden. PRIVACY AND ACCESS TO INFORMATION - Improving digital privacy legislation to meet the needs of industry. PENSIONS - Treatment of corporate pensions in the event of bankruptcy. NATURAL RESOURCES - Support for the adoption of policy recommendations to strengthen Canadas world-leading position in the mining industry, oil and gas, and forestry products. OPEN DATA - Maintaining and expanding real-time data made freely available to Canadian businesses, municipalities, academic researchers, and community groups. LABOUR: Ensuring that any changes to the Canada Labour Code are implemented in response to defined and demonstrated issues and not to increase regulatory burdens for employers. INTERNATIONAL TRADE – With respect to issues relating to import and export controls INTERNATIONAL TRADE - Negotiating bilateral, regional, and multilateral trade agreements and promoting them to Canadian businesses. INTERNATIONAL TRADE - Improving federal laws and regulations pertaining to responsible business conduct r
Canada-ASEAN Business Council
3Funding for activities -- undertaken by the CABC or otherwise -- aimed at facilitating and promoting trade and investment between Canada and ASEAN, for example CanExport funding from Global Affairs Canada Promote the development of policies and regulations that promote and facilitate trade and investment between Canada and the 11 member countries of the Association of South East Asian Nations ("ASEAN"), for example the legislative enactment of the Canada-Indonesia Trade Agreement, the finalization of the Canada-ASEAN Trade Agreement, etc...
Sussex Strategy Group
Saskatchewan Association of Rural Municipalities
3Business Risk Management Programs: Ensure program design and delivery effectively meet the needs of both new and established agricultural producers, with supports that reduce operational risk and assist the long-term stability of agriculture producers. Livestock traceability: Ensuring agricultural stakeholders are engaged in the early development of legislative and regulatory changes to address cost pressures, implementation feasibility, and regulatory burden. Bill C-273 An Act to Amend the Feeds Act, the Fertilizers Act, the Seeds Act, the Pest Control Act and the Food and Drugs Act: to ensure it give farmers faster access to safe and reliable new technologically advanced products or more crop input options. Bill S-238: An Act to enact the Climate-Aligned Finance Act and to make related amendments to other Acts – climate-aligned financial reporting will be a cost burden for agricultural producers, local municipal governments and small businesses in rural Saskatchewan. Agriculture-advocating on policies with regards to research and technology that drives innovation, maximizing productivity, and/or ensuring the sustainability of food systems. National Highway Funding - the need for a dedicated and permanent funding model. Infrastructure: The importance of dedicated funding for rural municipal infrastructure projects to Canada's economy. Firearms: Participating in consultations on reducing rural crime and policy consultations to acts, regulations and programs relative to the possession, acquisition of firearms and disposal of firearms. Emission reductions - Focus on the agricultural practices in Saskatchewan that are contributing to carbon emission reductions while improving the competitiveness and profit of producers. Emergency Management - concerns that rural municipalities have with respect to obtaining operational and capital funding for training, equipment and infrastructure for rural Saskatchewan emergency responders. Critical Minerals - The importance to rural economic development, future energy needs, the economy and agricultural producers in Saskatchewan as well the importance to the Canadian economy and to global food security. Telecommunications: Radio license fees and renewals for public safety responders- discuss the importance for radio license fees and renewals to be at reasonable rates for volunteer emergency responders. Bill C-2: An Act respecting certain measures relating to the security of the border between Canada and the United States and respecting other related security measures. Concerns over wait times, drug trafficking, immigration, and funding. Bill S-230: An Act respecting the development of a natural strategy for soil health protection, conservation and enhancement. The importance of working with municipal governments when determining a national strategy. Water treatment systems; alternative water treatment technologies continue to be explored to allow options for rural municipalities. Water Infrastructure – the need for funding to develop and enhance water storage, conservation and distribution infrastructure for potable and non-potable water. Vaccines: SARM would like more federal investments into VIDO here in Saskatchewan for vaccine development, research and storage. Trade Agreements: Canada European Union Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement, (CETA) and Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement (CUSMA), our request is to better international trade for agriculture producers. The Rural Municipal (RM) Tax Loss Compensation Fund and the Rural Municipal Specific Claims Tax Loss Compensation Fund, which are tied to the Saskatchewan Treaty Land Entitlement Framework Agreement, continue to decrease in funds and is unsustainable without municipalities absorbing significant reduction in monies from the Funds. The Agreement need to be reviewed. Species at Risk Act (SARA) - providing input on consultations to the Committee on the Status of Endangered Wildlife in Canada and amendments to SARA. Rural Health
Ag Labour - Provide agricultural operations with the eligibility to apply for the Class 1A licensing for their employees through a grant funding program. Provide grants for employment training opportunities or programs to assist in gaining skills prior to busy times in the ag industry. Ag Labour- Focus on timeliness and efficiency of immigration applications and reduce barriers so employers can access readily available employees. Federal government to constantly evaluate its processes and the requirements for newcomers to get proper permits to enter the Canadian workforce. Water treatment systems; alternative water treatment technologies continue to be explored and, where feasible, applicable regulations and guidelines be updated to allow for the most efficient use of those technologies. Vaccine Development: resulting from the COVID-19, SARM would like to see vaccine development in SK and throughout the Country - SARM supports VIDO's initiatives Transportation policy and regulation with regard to grain, grain products and products for agriculture generally. Trade Agreements; including Comprehensive Economic Trade Agreement (CETA) and United States Mexico Canada Agreement (USMCA), our request is to better international trade for agriculture producers. The Rural Municipal (RM) Tax Loss Compensation Trust Fund tied to Treaty Land Entitlement agreements continues to decrease and appears to be unsustainable without municipalities absorbing significant reduction in monies from the fund. The agreements need to be updated. The Canada Infrastructure Bank - Irrigation infrastructure for agriculture in Saskatchewan. Need a joint infrastructure agreement with Saskatchewan. Species at Risk Act (SARA); mitigating negative effects of SARA. Rural Healthcare & Recruitment - funding for increase recruitment and retention of healthcare workers in remote rural areas of Saskatchewan Rural Crime; in regard to a provincial police force RCMP presence in rural Saskatchewan. Preventing rural crime. RCMP – given the economic increase/market adjustments in the collective agreement, pay increases total more than 23 per cent over the six years, retroactive to 2017 & SARM is calling on the federal government to fully absorb all retroactive pay increases that the federal government negotiated RCMP costs - related costs coupled with rising policing costs overall could result in significant financial burdens for municipalities Railway/supply chain concerns especially around being able to move the crop from harvest to ports. Declare railway as essential service. Rail Safety; Transporting dangerous goods by rail. Grade crossing improvements. Provide comments on the need for improvements to the Temporary Foreign Worker (TFW) program. Pipeline: The pipeline as a greener alternative to shipping oil and gas and the positive effect on Saskatchewan Pesticide regulations: strongly support maintaining a science based and evidence based approach to pesticide management. The regulation of pesticides needs to consider the importance of food security. Navigation Protection Act; placed administrative and financial burdens on municipal infrastructure projects. National Disaster Mitigation Program; to ensure mitigation projects and strategically and effectively undertaken. Mutual aid agreements; formalizing mutual aid agreements is important because RMs need assurance that they will be reimbursed for providing emergency services to neighbouring municipalities and First Nations. Municipal access to Canada-Saskatchewan Job Grant. Liberal Fertilizer Reduction Plan Landownership- concerns over regulating out-of-province landownership in regards to land use and management in ways that interest the local community. Stricter regulations on land purchases. Justice and Law Enforcement with regard to amending acts and regulations in relation to firearms. International trade with respect to Canola exports Infrastructure funding programs for municipalities with regard to the need for cont
Katzie Kwantlen Semiahmoo Nations
2Reconciliation and economic development with respect to acquiring crown lands within the traditional territories of KKS.
Longboard Architectural Products
2Design details of the housing development policies including Buy Canadian procurement policies as applicable both to defence procurement and housing-development stimulation policies e.g. eligibility criteria for products, projects, companies, implementation process, alignment with Canada's new industrial development and domestic supply chain development policies, and/or via the federal government's contracting for development proposals Design details of policies and programs to support international trade growth and export market diversification e.g. focuses and eligibility criteria for industries, companies and products, implementation and selection processes, alignment with Canada's new industrial development and domestic supply chain development policies, including within such grant programs as CanExport US-Canada Trade Relations: Canada-US-Mexico Trade Agreement (CUSMA) and US-imposed Steel/Aluminium Tariffs, associated Canadian retaliation and related industry relief programs (for example the Regional Tariff Response Initiative, and the Strategic Response Fund)
Sussex Strategy Group
Pantero Group
2Étudier et discuter du soutien possible du gouvernement canadien dans le cadre d'une proposition de projet à un gouvernement étranger. Étudier et discuter des différentes sources et programmes fédéraux disponibles qui pourraient éventuellement fournir un soutien financier pour les activités de Groupe Pantero.
To explore the possibility of federal government support for a project proposal to a foreign government. To explore and discuss the various federal funding and programs available that could potentially provide financial support for Pantero Group's activities.
Tourmaline Oil
2Communicating with government officials, in general, about policies and programs supporting the development and optimization of Canadian natural gas production, including technological advancements and regulatory frameworks. Communicating with government officials, in general, about the exportation of Canadian natural gas to global markets. Communicating with government officials and setting up meetings about regulations established under the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, including Regulations Amending the Regulations Respecting Reduction in the Release of Methane and Certain Volatile Organic Compounds (Upstream Oil and Gas Sector). Communicating with government officials about the Emissions Reduction Plan, more specifically the proposed cap on greenhouse gas emissions (GHGs) from the oil and gas industry. Communicating with government officials about reductions in methane emissions, including federal methane regulations and provincial equivalency agreements. Communicating with government officials about collaboration between the Government of Canada and Tourmaline Oil Corp. on the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions (GHGs), including methane emissions.
Communicating with government officials, in general, about international energy trade, including the exportation of Canadian natural gas to global markets. Communicating with government officials about industrial carbon pricing, including the Output-Based Pricing System (OBPS). Communicating with government officials about the list of projects of national importance and significance referred to the Major Projects Office, as part of the governments One Canadian Economy initiative. Communicating with government officials about the potential role of natural gas resources in supporting emerging energy-intensive industries, including data centersand advocating for policy and regulatory alignment to enable future investment and development in this area, with a focus on power reliability, emissions, and competitiveness. Communicating with government officials, in general, about increasing natural gas egress and related infrastructure. Communicating with government officials about energy trade between the United States and Canada, including potential policies affecting natural gas. Communicating with government officials, in general, about policies and programs supporting the development and optimization of Canadian natural gas production, including technological advancements and regulatory frameworks. Communicating with government officials about the potential deployment of compressed natural gas (CNG) technology in the transportation sector. Communicating with government officials about regulations established under the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, including SOR/2018-66 ("Regulations Respecting Reduction in the Release of Methane and Certain Volatile Organic Compounds") and SOR/2022-140 ("Clean Fuel Regulations"). Communicating with government officials about the Emissions Reduction Plan, more specifically the proposed cap on greenhouse gas emissions (GHGs) from the oil and gas industry. Communicating with government officials about reductions in methane emissions, including federal methane regulations and provincial equivalency agreements. Communicating with government officials about collaboration between the Government of Canada and Tourmaline Oil Corp. on the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions (GHGs), including methane emissions.
Crestview Strategy
Vancouver International Airport Authority
2Seeking to liberalize air policy and bilateral air transportation agreements. Seeking to change border facilitation processes and policies. Seeking to amend security screening policies, regulations and resourcing. Seeking to amend proposed changes to airport policies. Advocate for the development of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) in Canada. Collaboration to support efforts to strengthen workforce development for continued economic growth and resilience. Collaboration to support efforts to diversify market opportunities through air connectivity. Seeking to enable opportunities for future infrastructure development. Seeking to amend existing airport lease agreements. Seeking to enable technology and innovative solutions to maximize efficiency and safe movement of goods and people. Seeking to amend and expand electronic travel authorization programs. Seeking to amend aviation policies and regulations to protect the current and future viability and accessibility of an airport. Canadian Aviation Regulations (CARs), associated standards, Advisory Circulas and Notice of Proposed Amendments with respect to Aerodromes, Airports and Heliports.