Peter Repetto

Supporting legislative changes to allow the electronic delivery of governance documents in the financial sector as proposed in the 2024 federal budget. Veterans Benefits including programs and policies that provide financial and other assistance to current and former members of the Canadian Armed Forces. The Pension Benefits Act and the Tax Act including annuities. The Income Tax Act and Budget 2023 proposal to change the tax treatment on Canadian dividends received by Canadian insurance companies. Standards for banking and health data (open banking, health information). Privacy, Human Rights and Insurance including the Privacy Act, Human Rights Act and the Canada Labour Code. Policies and programs related to Canada trade relations with other countries. Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions Guidelines on Insurance and Banking. Insurance Companies Act and regulations. Healthcare policy, specifically in relating to, employee benefits programs, including long-term disability and drug benefit plans. Global Minimum Tax Act to promote international coordination and harmonization on the timing and operation. Ensuring the passage of Bill C-27 - the Consumer Privacy Protection Act as drafted by the government. Canada’s system and programs for detecting and deterring money laundering. Access to Hong Kong Pensions for permanent residents of Canada

Hybrid mismatch rules in Bill C-59. An act to implement certain provisions of the fall economic statement tabled in parliament on November 21, 2023 and certain provisions of the budget tabled in parliament on March 28, 2023.

Possible tax policy considerations (Organization for Economic Co-Operation and Development (OECD) Pillar Two for global minimum tax) for the Canadian shipping industry.

The BC Development Coalition wishes to inform government about upcoming excessive interest and financing expenses limitation (EIFEL) rules changes which could harm their business. They hope to achieve a reversal of the proposed changes.

Canada’s digital economy strategy and science, technology and innovation policies with respect to supporting entrepreneurs and small business Communicating with with government officials about the Canada Post strike and its impact on Canada's small businesses.

Providing input to certain federal departments and agencies — including the Canadian Energy Regulator (CER) and the Impact Assessment Agency (IAA) — on pipeline?related matters and major energy projects, including matters related to regulatory reform where applicable. These engagements may also encompass discussions on CER project review timelines, the role of regulators in pipeline safety, opportunities for industry?wide safety improvements, and environmental regulatory processes under the IAA. Enhancing collaboration with the Government of Canada for the protection of critical infrastructure. To discuss and seek government support for planning, building and operating pipelines in Canada to connect to LNG. To seek support for energy infrastructure development, including pipelines, gas storage, nuclear energy and electricity generating/storage projects. To discuss and seek government support for a potential electricity storage project, including but not limited to location, scope and funding of the project. To discuss and seek support for emerging technologies related to emissions, including but not limited to, Carbon Capture and Utilization and Storage (CCUS) and low carbon fuels. To understand how the Federal government is implementing UNDRIP and opportunity(ies) for industry to provide input during this process. To discuss the status and implementation of the federal government's proposed greenhouse gas regulations. To discuss skills development requirements for energy infrastructure projects. To discuss and seek government approval for the acquisition of land rights on federally owned land. Representations, comments and discussions regarding the proposed introduction of an investment tax credit for renewable energy projects. Representations, comments and discussions regarding the proposed introduction of an investment tax credit for capital invested in carbon, capture, utilization and storage (CCUS) projects. Representations, comments and discussions regarding the drafting of the proposed Regulations respecting reduction in the release of methane and certain volatile organic compounds and how the proposed regulation applies to the Corporation’s industry. Representations, comments and discussions regarding the drafting of proposed legislation by the Department of Finance proposing to implement tax measures concerning excessive interest and financing expenses (EIFEL). Representations, comments and discussions regarding the advancement of hydrogen energy projects. Representations, comments and discussions regarding Indigenous access to capital for energy infrastructure projects and issues arising from pipeline infrastructure crossing indigenous communities. Discussions on Federal Emissions Policy Discussing potential assistance from the federal government to assist with company discussions with Mexican regulatory authorities.