Parthi Muthukumarasamy

Support the enforcement and aftercare of implemented trade agreements by encouraging and facilitating technical expertise related to non-tariff barriers to trade for Canadian cereals. Support expansion of multi-lateral and bi-lateral trade negotiations and implementation of agreements to reduce tariffs, technical barriers, and non-tariff barriers to trade for Canadian cereals. Ensuring that the Canadian cereals industry continues to be regulated by the best available science when considering crop protection products, and plant breeding innovation. Encourage the development of infrastructure and innovation initiatives that will allow the Canadian agriculture and cereals industries to continue to be world leaders in science-based research and development, while ensuring the maintenance of our competitive export position into the future. Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada's AgriScience Program which aims to accelerate the pace of innovation by providing funding and support for pre-commercial science activities and cutting-edge research that benefits the agriculture and agri-food sector and Canadians. Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada's AgriMarketing Program which aims to assist in the increase and diversification of Canadian agricultural exports to international markets.

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

Office is based in China. Red Meat industry has a series of regulatory and trade issues that the Canadian government is working to advance. The work our office is doing is to also lobby the federal government to ensure our issues remain a priority and that they understand the on the ground dynamics. On the beef side of the office it is to remain in market and on the pork side it is to see the 25% tariff that china imposed removed.

Regulatory review and workplans impacting agriculture and agri-food. Labour and Foreign Worker Programs Tariffs, tariff-rate quotas (TRQs), remission and their administration in Canada. Clean Fuels Regulations, their administration and implications for Canadian grain, oilseeds, their products and markets. Temporary Foreign Worker Program and its administration in Canada. Programs available to the food industry under the Canadian Agricultural Partnership and policy design of Next Agriculture Policy Framework. Programs available to the food industry under federal funds. Policies or programs impacting workforce in federally regulated sectors. Pan-Canadian Framework on Clean Growth & Climate Change policy approach and its administration. Livestock Market Interruption Strategy – impact of development of a national animal health and welfare strategy as it relates to an animal disease outbreak scenario in Canada. Impact of the changes to the traceability regulations in Canada. Government of Canada COVID-19 Response and engagement with industry. Government of Canada approach to mitigating supply chain constraints for industry. Government of Canada approach to infrastructure development and improvements at major ports. Free Trade Agreements negotiations and policy implementation opportunities for Canada agriculture and agri-food sector. CFIA's Inspection Modernization - impact of new inspection requirements for agriculture and agri-food facilities. Aquaculture: Net-pen salmon farming as it relates to licensing and future policy and regulatory framework for BC salmon farming.

Seek to improve fisheries management under DFO Advocate for stability of access and allocation shares as the Government fulfills its Indigenous relations obligations and works to increase Indigenous participation in fisheries. Participate in regulatory consultations under the Fisheries Act. Advocate for economic and innovation supports to achieve industry growth vision. Advocate for free trade and work with officials to address non-tariff barriers as they arise. Advocate for balancing marine conservation with sustainable use as the Government of Canada works towards its marine conservation targets. Participate in regulatory consultations under Oceans Act, National Marine Conservation Areas Act, and Fisheries Act. Advocate for Canada's ratification of the UK's accession to The Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) Advocate for food security, science and innovation, and the healthy benefits of fish and seafood for the Canadian public. Seek improved fisheries science with DFO. Represent members’ interests in development of regulations under the Fisheries Act Discuss Temporary Foreign Worker (TFW) program and permanent residency for foreign workers Maintain communications with International trade partners and potential partners. Advocate for better inclusion of the fish and seafood sector in the Temporary Foreign Workers program.

The Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (SCAP) is the next policy framework for federal and provincial agricultural programs. Maintain support and full funding for federal and shared funded programs, including support for soybean research through the Agri-Science program Support the development and use of Canadian soy-based biofuels through the Clean Fuel Standard and Clean Fuel Regulations. Sustainability criteria in the Clean Fuel Regulations should apply on an aggregate basis to Canadian producers and reflect the longstanding and positive impact producers have on land-use and biodiversity. Support a competitive and efficient grain transportation systems across Canada, including road and port infrastructure, bulk and container rail service, as well as bulk and containerized marine service. Retain support from the Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada "Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership" Program for international market development and market access, sustainability programming, and a Canadian soy quality program. Maximum Residue Limits (MRLs) - Select national, international and foreign maximum residue limits that reflect science-based risk analyses and take into account both the availability and effectiveness of alternative products and the maintenance of competitiveness with foreign counterparts. Ensure adequate funding for both the Pest Management Regulatory Agency (PMRA) and Canadian capacity to negotiate MRLs with foreign and international standards-setting agencies. Health/Safety/Environment approval framework for Plants with Novel Traits (PNTs) and products of Plant Breeding Innovation (PBIs) Soy Canada supports a timely, science, and risk-based assessment processes for domestic and foreign approvals of PNTs and PBIs. Ensure that modifications to the Seeds Regulations take into account the distinct requirements of both oilseed/crushing and identity-preserved/"food grade" soybeans. Bill C 282 An Act to amend the Department of Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Act (supply management), with respect to how future international trade negotiations and outcomes are are affected by the Bill. Agriculture Trade - multi-lateral and bi-lateral trade negotiations and discussions to reduce tariffs and non-tariff trade barriers on soybeans and soy products.

Discussions about financial sustainability measures for universities. Discussions about shared priorities related to universities including workforce, talent, and employment. Discussions on the Canada-India Talent and Innovation Strategy. Government of Canada - Universities Working Group roundtable discussion on research security. Discussions about artificial intelligence (AI) funding as it relates to universities. Student housing and community enabling campus infrastructure programs. Working group meeting to discuss academic contributions to the Defence Industrial Strategy. Immigration policies and programs related to international students and affecting universities. Discussions of education and international relations opportunities. Engaging in discussions on research priorities for Canadian universities. Discussions about research policy and programs, Canada-US relations, and their impacts on the post-secondary sector Discussions about international students, the workforce, and the benefits of a university degree. Discussions about the Global Excellence Initiative (GEI) and future funding commitments. Meeting to discuss science policy and programs, impact of Canada-US relations Recent policy changes and development of other policy tools including the Recognized Institutions Framework.