Neil Mackinnon

Discussion regarding government’s policies towards mining and critical minerals development. Discussions on the government's trade diversification policy changes and how best to operationalize for international capital flows. Discussions regarding how pension plans can help crowd in private sector investments in Canada. Impact of Bill C-5 on Canada’s economy, infrastructure, and investment environment. Discussion on how the government is using AI technology to improve processes. Discussions on regulatory approvals process for Canadian financial institutions. Discussion on importation of oyster seed to support Canadian oyster industry. Discussions regarding Brazil-Canada relations, the Brazil-Canada tax treaty, and its impact on investors. Discussions regarding Australia-Canada relations, the Australia-Canada tax treaty, and its impact on investors. Discussions regarding impact of changes to Government debt issuances on investors as it relates to the Government’s cancellation of the real return bonds program. Discussions regarding Canada’s global trade relations and impact on investors, as it relates to potential trade missions planned to Europe, Asia, and South America, and the Government’s approach to trade agreements. Discussions regarding investment in Canada’s transportation infrastructure. Impact of Bill C-281 on institutional investors as it relates to investing in the United States equity and sovereign bond markets. Discussions with the federal government concerning trade and investment relationships with the United States and Mexico as it relates to the risk and impact on the Canadian investors in those countries. Seeking to provide perspectives from Canadian institutional investors concerning Government policies to create greater investible opportunities to improve productivity and growth in Canada’s economy and infrastructure. Federal Investment Regulations and Rules with respect to permitted investments

Consultation regarding new disclosure requirement(s) for federally regulated pension plans and the publication of information relating to the investments of plans. Variable Payment Life Annuities, with respect to regulatory framework to be developed under federal legislation. PIAC is also interested in the harmonization of VPLA rules across all jurisdictions. SFAC’s Taxonomy Roadmap Report and the Taxonomy Governance Proposal with respect to implementation of the Council’s recommendations for defining green and transition investment. Seeking clarification from government officials with respect to pension protection provisions in insolvency related to the Companies' Creditors Arrangement Act, 1985 and the Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act, 1985. Regulatory Harmonization and Reform, with respect to pension funding rules: one funding rule (going-concern plus) to replace the going-concern funding rule and a solvency funding rule. Pension Benefits Standards Regulations, 1985, with respect to input on proposed changes to pension regulations on negotiated contribution plans and unclaimed pension balances. OSFI Climate Scenario Exercises, with respect to consultation input on the evolution of the Standardized Climate Scenario Exercise. Canada Real Return Bonds, with respect to program reinstatement and/or consultation on Real Return Bond Issuance.

Healthcare policy and potential legislation relating to employee benefit programs and the cost of pharmaceuticals, and healthcare policy related to virtual care services To ensure that the needs of the financial sector in matters related to human resources as well as its capacity to service customers are properly reflected in legislation, policies and regulations in the context of the COVID-19 public health and economic crisis. The Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act with respect to privacy, customer data, and data security Taxation - discussion of taxation policy for financial institutions. Seeking to raise awareness about prescription drug coverage policy considerations and concerns in context of national universal pharmacare proposals directly and as a participant in the Together for Better Health Coalition. Other related initiatives include high cost drugs for rare disease and PMPRB regulations Review of the Proceeds of Crime (Money Laundering) and Terrorist Financing Act as it relates to insurance contracts. Pension and Retirement products and income security Guidelines of the Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions as they relate to insurance companies. Federal Financial Services legislation review, with respect to Financial Institutions policies, infrastructure, open banking, and financial technology Clarification of Goods and Services Tax (GST) / Harmonized Sales Tax (HST) with respect to the treatment of financial services.