Miro Froehlich

Promote the benifits of choosing Canadian steel in government-sponsored infrastructure and construction programs, including homebuilding and Build Canada Homes. Procurement reforms to prioritize Canadian steel in federally funded projects. Proposals include “Buy Canadian” requirements, minimum domestic content standards, and mandatory disclosure of country of melt and pour. CISC is seeking trade enforcement measures to protect domestic industry. Priorities include combating steel dumping, aligning Canadian tariffs with U.S. measures, and closing circumvention loopholes.

Advocating for the inclusion of Canadian steel amounts in new, publicly funded manufacturing projects, and for responses to the US tariffs on the Canadian steel industry.

Housing and modular construction -- opportunities, policies/programs or legislations to increase the use of steel in housing. Sustainability; emissions reduction; transition to greener economy - material neutral procurement policies - considerations for circular economy, reuse and reduce Free and Fair Trade through: - Federal government enforcement and support of the Canadian International Trade Tribunal (CITT) rulings for the benefit of Canadian companies and their employees - Increased penalties, boarder resources and enforcement to prevent trade circumvention - International and Canadian tariffs - CUSMA renegotiations Fair & Equitable Access for Canadian Companies to Canadian Infrastructure Construction Projects: - Minimum Canadian Content - Procurement Bid Balancing - Climate/carbon procurement - Procurement Reciprocity

Démarches effectuées auprès du gouvernement concernant les besoins canadiens et internationaux ainsi que le processus d'approvisionnement en matière de véhicules de défense et spécialisés. Rencontres sur la révision de l'Accord Canada-États-Unis-Mexique (ACEUM). Démarches effectuées auprès du gouvernement en vue de promouvoir l'électrification des transports et plus précisément les véhicules récréatifs électrique.

Commercial transportation policy, as it relates to ground and air modes of transport, particularly for the movement of goods. Obligations and implementation information for customs brokers and transportation logistics regarding the prohibition of the importation of goods produced by forced labour International trade policy, customs and border security policy, programs, and processes. Legislation, regulations, and/or policies or programs that affect procedures relating to importing and exporting goods, and the collection of duties and taxes at the border. Regulations concerning fuel and vehicle emissions. Infrastructure and incentive programs to encourage increased uptake of sustainable vehicle and fueling technology. Immigration policies as they relate to work permit conditions. Data privacy and cyber security, as they relate to the movement of goods, and the provision of services. Changes to the Canada Labour Code, and other labour and employment policy changes impacting federally regulated employers.

The government's economic, health, investment, science and technology, and trade policies as they relate to the pharmaceutical industry Patented Medicines Pricing Review Board (PMPRB) – regulations that can impact the Canadian pharmaceutical industry. Patented Medicine Notice of Compliance (PMNOC) Regulations - enforcement of Intellectual Property with respect to the Canadian pharmaceutical industry. Patent Act - An Act respecting patents of invention with regard to Intellectual Property Protection for pharmaceutical products - federal court decisions that have changed the disclosure requirements regarding the utility of an invention. Intellectual Property - Changes to Patented Medicine (Notice of Compliance) (PMNOC) regulations - important regulations that can affect Eli Lilly's business. Free trade treaty agreement as it relates to the Canada/US Free Trade Agreement and free trade negotiations as it relates to Columbia, India, and the European Union. C-64, An act respecting pharmacare - discussions around the structuring and implementation of a national pharmacare program. Pharmaceutical pricing policy arising from the jurisdiction of the Patented Medicines Prices Review Board (PMPRB) Pharmaceutical and trade policy as it relates to security of supply for Canadian medicines. Food and Drug Act - An Act respecting food, drugs, cosmetics and therapeutic devices. Discussions relating to progressive licensing and the modernization of the Food & Drug Act.

C-64, An act respecting pharmacare - discussions around the structuring and implementation of a national pharmacare program. The government's economic, health, investment, science and technology, and trade policies as they relate to the pharmaceutical industry Pharmaceutical pricing policy arising from the jurisdiction of the Patented Medicines Prices Review Board (PMPRB) Pharmaceutical and trade policy as it relates to security of supply for Canadian medicines. Patented Medicines Pricing Review Board (PMPRB) – regulations that can impact the Canadian pharmaceutical industry. Patented Medicine Notice of Compliance (PMNOC) Regulations - enforcement of Intellectual Property with respect to the Canadian pharmaceutical industry. Patent Act - An Act respecting patents of invention with regard to Intellectual Property Protection for pharmaceutical products - federal court decisions that have changed the disclosure requirements regarding the utility of an invention. Intellectual Property - Changes to Patented Medicine (Notice of Compliance) (PMNOC) regulations - important regulations that can affect Eli Lilly Canada's business Free trade treaty agreement as it relates to the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) and free trade negotiations as it relates to Columbia, India, and the European Union Food and Drug Act - An Act respecting food, drugs, cosmetics and therapeutic devices. Discussions relating to progressive licensing and the modernization of the Food and Drug Act.

Rencontre avec le ministre et son cabinet afin de discuter des défis et opportunités des entreprises québécoises. Présentation de solution afin d’encourager le repreneuriat au Québec. Discussion sur les enjeux découlant des restrictions liées à l’immigration économique au Québec. Rencontre avec la ministre et son cabinet pour discuter du programme des travailleurs étrangers temporaires au Québec ainsi que les restrictions liées aux différents programmes d’immigration temporaire. Discussion sur les différents projets de formation en emploi. Rencontre avec la ministre et son cabinet afin de discuter des enjeux liés au renouvellement des permis de travail dans le cadre du programme des travailleurs étrangers temporaires ainsi que des délais pour les demandes de résidence permanente provenant du Québec. Rencontres avec le ministre, son cabinet et les équipes de Finances Canada afin de présenter les préoccupations de nos membres relatives aux tarifs et contre-tarifs, ainsi qu’aux mesures de soutien nécessaires. Présentation des priorités économiques et des recommandations budgétaires au ministre ainsi qu’à son équipe. Représentation pour le projet de loi C-15. Rencontres avec le ministre, son cabinet et les équipes d’ISED et de DEC pour exprimer les attentes de nos membres concernant la situation tarifaire avec les États-Unis, le soutien à nos secteurs stratégiques et la stratégie industrielle en défense. Présentation de projets ainsi que de recommandations pour assurer le développement économique des entreprises dans l’ensemble des régions du Québec. Rencontres avec les ministres, les cabinets et les équipes d’Affaires mondiales Canada afin de porter les priorités de nos membres en matière de relations commerciales avec les États-Unis, de révision de l’ACEUM, de diversification des marchés d’exportation et d’exportations en défense. Rencontres avec la ministre et son cabinet pour faire valoir les enjeux de nos membres des secteurs de la santé et des sciences de la vie, notamment la réduction du fardeau réglementaire, l’amélioration des délais d’accès aux médicaments et le soutien à la production locale. Rencontres avec les cabinets et les équipes ministérielles afin de veiller à ce que les entreprises québécoises bénéficient pleinement des investissements et des retombées industrielles en matière de défense, notamment dans le cadre de la Stratégie industrielle de défense du Canada.

Share information and communicate to government officials the trade and diversion concerns facing the business. Share information and communicate to government officials the trade concerns facing Can Art Aluminum Extrusion, and request for remission of the Canadian surtaxes imposed on US imports of origin aluminum.

Border/port security policy, capacity, and federal-provincial coordination to combat auto theft. Ensure connected vehicle security and national security activities meet the intended objectives in a manner that is efficient with fully aligned outcomes with the U.S. Competitive industrial policies and supports such as the Strategic Innovation Fund. Revisions to the Workplace Hazardous Materials information system and inclusion of globally Harmonized System clarification and labelling of chemicals must recognize the integration production facilities and processes in Canada and the U.S. Regulatory requirements for conventional alternative and renewable fuels and associated fuel quality standards to support vehicle emission control technology and vehicle performance. Promote transportation infrastructure and policies to support testing and deployment of evolving vehicle technologies such as connected vehicles and automated vehicles aligned across Canada and with the U.S.; ensure efficient cross-border movement of vehicles for testing. Promote trade infrastructure to support the automotive manufacturing supply chain. Promote enhancements to highway infrastructure, including that for connected vehicle and automated vehicle technologies; transportation and border infrastructure that support the efficient movement of goods in a just-in-time supply chain environment. Ensure efficiencies in reporting fuel consumption data for the annual fuel consumption guide; ensure website and fuel economy labels are consistent with those in the U.S. Trade agreement negotiation and implementation that maximizes commercial benefits and export opportunities. Federal privacy, AI, cybersecurity-related legislation and regulation; Canadian Anti-spam legislation and regulation; Competition Act amendments; related to the development of new advancements in vehicle technology and in-vehicle communication. Ensure regulatory requirements for vehicle safety and supporting programs and policies meet the intended safety objectives and are aligned and synchronized with the U.S. Ensure the requirements of the Chemical Management plan are developed and applied in a manner that achieves the government's objectives and does not disrupt vehicle manufacturing operations and vehicles and new vehicle battery operations. Ensure the implementation of the new Canadian Environmental Protection Act is applied in a manner that does not disrupt manufacturing operations, vehicles, and vehicle battery operations. Ensure the alignment of Canada and U.S. vehicle emission and greenhouse gas standards, for light duty (2025 and beyond), and heavy duty vehicles (2019 and beyond) under the Canadian Environmental Protection Act. Ensure that federal ZEV policies support consumer uptake and demand, and comprehend the integrated nature of the auto industry and the need for alignment with U.S. federal ZEV policies and programs. Ensure that the proposed Clean Electricity Regulations do not impede the uptake and adoption of ZEVs and building out ZEV charging infrastructure. Ensure low EI rates are maintained and do not unreasonable raise the cost of doing business in Canada, or negatively impact competitiveness for new investment Ensure any further review of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act is applied in a manner that achieves the governments objectives and does not disrupt manufacturing operations and vehicles. Ensure an automotive strategy provides for a competitive environment that encourages maintenance of current and new automotive investment. Ensure alignment of Canada U.S. harmonized Tier 3 and beyond vehicle criteria air emission standards and supporting fuel quality requirements Employment and Training maintaining a strong apprenticeships system across Canada for a skilled workforce. Ensure there is an efficient temporary international worker process to allow for specialized expertise that is required for company-specific tasks. Data privacy framework that comprehends the develop

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Engaging public office holders to understand Canada’s emerging policy approach to artificial intelligence, copyright, and the creation and use of digital replicas in music. Communications with public office holders regarding the implementation of the Online Streaming Act, including as it relates to regulations and conditions applicable to online streaming services operating in Canada.

Engaging public office holders to understand Canada’s emerging policy approach to artificial intelligence, copyright, and the creation and use of digital replicas in music. The Online Streaming Act (formerly Bill C-11). Process and schedule for the CRTC consultations, concerns about unintended consequences of the Act, proposed amendments to the Act and issues surrounding Minister’s Direction to the CRTC pursuant to the Act.

Ensuring Canada Revenue Agency's application of the Green Levy to Zero Emissions Vehicles is consistent with other policies and regulations across government. Addressing organized crime vehicle theft through banning the sale and possession of auto theft tools, stronger sentencing provisions for those stealing vehicles, increased law enforcement coordianation across Canada and with international partners, as well as export controls on used vehicles exiting Canada through our ports, and increased inspection of containers in particular through the Port of Montreal by CBSA Canada's response to potential changes to U.S. treatement of Canadian imports. Review of the Canada-US-Mexico Agreement - Supporting continued competitiveness and investment in an integrated North American automotive industry. Proposed legislation to eradicate forced labour from Canadian supply chains and strengthen enforcement of its existing forced labour import prohibition as set out in Budgets 2023 and 2024 Transport Canada - Federal infrastructure - New crossing between Windsor and Detroit. Vancouver Gateway, Halifax Gateway -to facilitate international trade The appropriate metrics and implementation for a zero emission vehicle mandate renewable fuels, altnerantive fuels and associated fuel quality issues to ensure motor vehicles and vehicle systems are not adversely impacted Regulatory Cooperation Council work on Transportation and Environment sub-committees to align vehicle safety standards, connected vehicle infrastructure and emission standards on a North American basis Privacy legislation and overhaul of the PIPEDA to effect the balance between the protection of personal information and appropriate commercial uses of personal information as well as the need for federal oversight over privacy legislation Privacy and protection of consumer information as vehicles become more connected and automated On-Road Vehicle and Emissions Regulations - ensure alignment of standards with the United States NRCan fuel consumption test methods - Ensuring consistency of test methodology with the United States as well as ensuring appropriate provisions for Canada-unique vehicles Motor Vehicle Safety Act - any proposed changes to the Act are consistent with provisions in the United States Industry Canada - Strategic Policy for Automotive Sector - pertaining to retention of North American production footprint as well as incentives or other mechanisms employed to ensure all manufacturers and distributors are treated equitably Federal Luxury Tax and Implementation of same and ensuring the electric vehicles are exempted from the legislation Extended Producer Responsibilty - proposals for end of life management for ozone depleting substances and volatile organic compounds (VOC's) Ensuring that voluntary Canadian Automotive Service Standard (CASIS) prevails as mechanism for automotive aftermarket to secure service and repair information and to ensure that any Right to Repair legislation considered has an automotive carve out because of CASIS Elimination of tariff on finished vehicles Chemical Management Plan under Canadian Environmental Protection Act,1999 - risk management plans for chemical substance of concern potentially contained within the automobile or its components. Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety Standards - Consultation and discussion on proposed amendments to various standards to align with similar Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS) in the United States with consideration to United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE) standards Canadian Environmental Protection Act - the implementation of the regulations regarding Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions from motor vehicles from 2022-2025 and beyond