Paula Viera

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

Indice de durabilité, droit à la réparation, obsolescence des biens, concurrence, protection des consommateurs et emplois verts. Transport: politiques de mobilité durable, modes de transport émergents, électrification des transports Politiques et programmes relatifs aux changements climatiques. Nouvelles lois et réglementations nécessaires pour atteindre nos objectifs engagé lors de la COP21 à Paris, incluant soumettre des recommandations pour le développement du cadre pan-canadien sur le climat et la croissance propre et de nouveau programmes fédéraux pour réduire les GES. Discussion sur la santé des sols, les programmes favorisant les cultures résiliantes et gestion et réglementation des pesticides et autres intrants. Loi canadienne sur la protection de l'environnement et plus précisément le projet de Règlement sur les émissions de gaz à effet de serre des automobiles à passagers et des camions léger Investissements fédéraux en infrastructure, transport collectif et infrastructure vertes Politiques et programmes relatifs aux changements climatiques, à la transition juste et à l'adaptation aux changements climatiques, Évaluation environnementale des projets énergétiques. Cadre législatif sur les organismes de bienfaisance. Supporter des changements à la loi Canadienne régissant les organismes de bienfaisance au Canada du Ministère du Revenu du Canada, ainsi que les règlements et directives des fonctionnaires de Revenu Canada quant à l'application de la loi, pour assurer que les organismes de bienfaisances du Canada puisse continuer leur travail sans risque pour leur statut charitable. Budget: Discussion sur différentes mesures et modalités pour rendre le budget fédéral plus responsable du point de vue environnemental.

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

Request that the emission regulation for medium and heavy duty vehicle ("MHDV") in Canada and in the U.S. be harmonized, and more specifically that ECCC align with EPA regulations and accept NHTSA certification. Promote low or zero emission medium and heavy duty vehicle (MHDV) manufactured by its different brands, Volvo Truck, Mack Truck, Penta, Construction Equipment and Prevost, the deployment of charging infrastructure and the need for incentive for MHDV. Monitor and provide feedbacks on regulations related to zero-emission MHDV. Maintain the USMCA as is. Demande de financement de Prevost au Fonds stratégique d'innovation (SIF) pour le développement d'autocars électriques ou à faible émission, de même que dans un centre d'expertise situé au Québec.