Rachelle Dubois

Trade Policy - Possible new policies or regulations, and international negotiations, affecting Canada's international trade regime and consequences for the steel industry. Special Import Measures Act (SIMA) - procedures and information on administration of the SIMA in respect of the application of trade remedy measures available to Canadian producers; implementation and procedures for the Administrative Tribunals Support Services Canada agency; Canadian International Trade Tribunal advisory committee and similar entities Regulations regarding the management and shipment of waste materials. Programs and/or fiscal measures to support industrial workforce skills development Policies and programs of the federal government that are significant to the business operating and investment climate facing Canadian manufacturers in general and the steel industry in particular. This includes spending, legislative, or regulatory proposals, and legislation respecting the filing and disclosure of business information. North American Steel Trade Committee - Government policies and programs in relation to international steel trade and measures to improve the competitiveness of the domestic steel industry, principally Canada's trade rules under the World Trade Organization and the NAFTA. Implementation of new temporary entry requirements for business visitors to Canada. Fiscal, program and other measures important to the Canadian manufacturing sector's international competitiveness and innovation Federal Budgets as they relate to infrastructure, including measures associated with economic stimulus spending as well as ongoing infrastructure spending programs. Economic and Fiscal Policy - Corporate tax provisions in support of Canadian industrial competitiveness, particularly those that are important to improving the climate for investment in Canadian manufacturing, innovation, and workforce development. Economic and business conditions affecting the steel industry globally as well as in Canada, including monetary and fiscal policies. Climate change and air pollutant policies and regulations, particularly the development of government regulations pursuant to the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, in relation to climate change/greenhouse gas emissions and air pollutant regulations for industrial sectors. Regulations regarding the management and shipment of waste materials.

Trade Policy -- Special Import Measures Act (SIMA) and Possible new policies or regulations, and international negotiations, affecting Canada's international trade regime and consequences for the steel industry. Fiscal, program, policies, and other measures important to the Canadian manufacturing sector's international competitiveness, trade policies, innovation, including investment support for the steel sector. Federal Budgets as they relate to the steel sector, including measures associated with economic development, industrial competitiveness, innovation, and improving the climate for investment, including tax incentives. Climate change and air pollutant policies and regulations, particularly the development of government regulations pursuant to the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, in relation to climate change/greenhouse gas emissions and air pollutant regulations for industrial sectors. Regulations regarding the management and shipment of waste materials, including the transportation of dangerous goods. Programs and/or fiscal measures to support industrial workforce skills developmant

Programs and policies relating to aboriginal labour force and economic development prospects Policies or programs related to innovation investment support for the steel sector. Economic and business conditions affecting the steel industry globally as well as in Canada, including monetary and fiscal policies. Trade Policy - Possible new policies or regulations, and international negotiations, affecting Canada's international trade regime and consequences for the steel industry. Special Import Measures Act (SIMA) - procedures and information on administration of the SIMA in respect of the application of trade remedy measures available to Canadian producers; implementation and procedures for the Administrative Tribunals Support Services Canada agency; Canadian International Trade Tribunal advisory committee and similar entities. Regulations regarding the management and shipment of waste materials. Programs and/or fiscal measures to support industrial workforce skills development Policies and programs of the federal government that are significant to the business operating and investment climate facing Canadian manufacturers in general and the steel industry in particular. This includes spending, legislative, or regulatory proposals, and legislation respecting the filing and disclosure of business information. North American Steel Trade Committee - Government policies and programs in relation to international steel trade and measures to improve the competitiveness of the domestic steel industry, principally Canada's trade rules under the World Trade Organization and the NAFTA. Implementation of new temporary entry requirements for business visitors to Canada. Fiscal, program and other measures important to the Canadian manufacturing sector's international competitiveness and innovation Federal Budgets as they relate to infrastructure, including measures associated with economic stimulus spending as well as ongoing infrastructure spending programs. Economic and Fiscal Policy - Corporate tax provisions in support of Canadian industrial competitiveness, particularly those that are important to improving the climate for investment in Canadian manufacturing, innovation, and workforce development. Climate change and air pollutant policies and regulations, particularly the development of government regulations pursuant to the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, in relation to climate change/greenhouse gas emissions and air pollutant regulations for industrial sectors. Regulations regarding the management and shipment of waste materials.

Comprehensive public policy reform to protect the environment and well-being, now and for the future. Framework for Implementing the Right to a Healthy Environment in the Administration of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act Monitoring Canada's participation in international meetings on climate change. Implementation of 2030 Nature Strategy and Global Biodiversity Framework Strengthening aspects of the proposed regulations Amending the Pest Control Products Regulations (Strengthening the Regulation of Pest Control Products in Canada) relating to species at risk, cumulative risks, and transparency. Emissions cap regulation Biodiversity Accountability Act Sustainable Jobs Act implementation Development of Regulations implementing the modernized Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999. Well-being economies Urging cancellation of Ontario's Highway 413 The role of natural infrastructure and communities in the National Adaptation Strategy Targeted review of the Pest Control Products Act Single-Use Plastics Prohibition Regulations Regulations under the Species At Risk Act advocating the listing of species, identification of critical habitat, policies related to the spirit and intent of the Act. Regulations Respecting Reduction in the Release of Methane and Certain Volatile Organic Compounds (Upstream Oil and Gas Sector) Regulation of pesticides Proposal to establish mandatory zero-emission vehicle sales quotas (ZEV mandate) Proposal to cap emissions from the oil and gas sector Pesticide Regulations and Pest Management Regulatory Agencies Approval Process Nature-based solutions Monitoring the status of the proposed Aquaculture Act Monitoring design and implementation of the Greenhouse Gas Offset Credit System Regulations Monitoring Canadian position in negotiations of the Global Agreement on Plastics Maintaining stringency of the Passenger Automobile and Light Truck Greenhouse Gas Emission Regulations Legal protection of environmental rights iZEV Program and achievement of ZEV sales targets Introduction and passage of a Nature Accountability Bill Integration of robust biodiversity objectives in design of the 2 Billion Trees program Implementing the Canada Greenhous Gas Pricing Act Implementation of the Species at Risk Act Implementation of the Northern Shelf Bioregion Marine Protected Area Network Implementation of the Emissions Reduction Plan Implementation of Pacific Salmon Strategy Initiative High level input on policy and energy issues Funding mechanisms for natural infrastructure Federal funding for public transit Expanding coverage under the Output-Based Pricing System Regulations Establishment of a National Office of Environmental Justice Establishment of an ambitious 2035 emissions reduction target, pursuant to the Net-Zero Emissions Accountability Act Ending public financing for fossil fuels Development of the proposed Clean Electricity Regulations, including the role of natural gas Control of plastic waste exports under proposed amendments to Cross-Border Movement of Hazardous Waste and Hazardous Recyclable Material Regulations Conservation of Fish Stocks and Management of Pinnipeds Act (Bill C-251) Bill C-234, an Act to Amend the Greenhouse Gas Pollution Pricing Act (qualifying farm fuel) Bill C-219, Canadian Environmental Bill of Rights Aquaculture regulations under the Fisheries Act An Act to amend the Canadian Environmental Protection Act (final disposal of plastic wastes) (Bill S-234) Adoption of the Green Budget Coalition recommendations in the federal Budget and budget bill

Since 1983, the Métis National Council has represented the Métis Nation at the national and international levels. Today, it is mandated by four democratically elected governments that represent the Métis Nation within Ontario, Saskatchewan, Alberta and British Columbia. We will be speaking to government officials with respect to the client's priorities such as reconciliation and self-governance.