Rahul Walia

Impact of work stoppages in Canadian supply chains. Implementation of Transportation Modernization Act including development of regulations relating to transportation data reporting; amendments to shipper remedies; response to recommendations of the National Supply Chain Task Force; response to Transport Canada internal rail freight review. governance and regulation of ports and port charges - Canada Marine Act, Canada Transportation Act

Regulations, policies and programs to support chain efficiency and resiliency in Canada. Discussing with government the Canadian Transportation Act with respect to potential changes that have a direct impact on rail/trucking transportation along with port activities. Discussing with government the Shipping Conference Exemption Act - in Budget 2023 released on March 28, 2023 the federal government committed to launching a review of SCEA to improve marine shipping competition. Discussing with government review of the Canadian Transportation Act and impact on both domestic and international trade. Discussing with government the Rail Passenger Priority Act - this enactment amends the Canada Transportation Act to require that railway companies give priority to passenger rail service over the movement of freight and to provide for administrative monetary penalties for contraventions of this requirement. Discussing with government the Ports Modernization Review - increased accountability of Canadian Port Authorities is required, including introducing potential regulations to challenge excessive fees, charges, common use of the facilities, and protect users from unfair competition by the port against its tenants. Discussing with government Bill C-49, Transportation Modernization Act with respect to potential changes that have a direct impact on rail/trucking transportation along with port activities.

To receive federal funding for a runway refurbishment/upgrade.

Funding assistance for the rehabilitation of the Fredericton International Airport's primary runway to begin in the summer of 2026.

Connect representatives in the CEIC with government officials to discuss the regulatory processes, tax treatment, and infrastructure funding related to a new Indigenous-owned natural gas pipeline and LNG terminal that is being constructed in British Columbia.

Seeking repayable and non-repayable contributions towards the development of the Kivalliq Hydro-Fibre Link.

Ongoing communications with federal government officials to raise awareness about the Kivalliq Hydro-Fibre Link (a major inter-tie green infrastructure project to connect Nunavut to Canada's national electricity grid and bring fibre-optic to the region) and to secure the necessary funding for this nation-building project to proceed.

Seeking repayable and non-repayable contributions towards the development of its Hydro-Fiber link.

Seeking to liberalize air policy and bilateral air transportation agreements. Seeking to change border facilitation processes and policies. Seeking to amend security screening policies, regulations and resourcing. Seeking to amend proposed changes to airport policies. Advocate for the development of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) in Canada. Collaboration to support efforts to strengthen workforce development for continued economic growth and resilience. Collaboration to support efforts to diversify market opportunities through air connectivity. Seeking to enable opportunities for future infrastructure development. Seeking to amend existing airport lease agreements. Seeking to enable technology and innovative solutions to maximize efficiency and safe movement of goods and people. Seeking to amend and expand electronic travel authorization programs. Seeking to amend aviation policies and regulations to protect the current and future viability and accessibility of an airport. Canadian Aviation Regulations (CARs), associated standards, Advisory Circulas and Notice of Proposed Amendments with respect to Aerodromes, Airports and Heliports.

Seeking to liberalize air policy and bilateral air transportation agreements Seeking to enable technology and innovative solutions to maximize efficiency and safe movement of goods and people. Seeking to enable opportunities for future infrastructure development. Seeking to change border facilitation processes and policies Seeking to amend security screening policies, regulations and resourcing Seeking to amend proposed changes to airport policies Seeking to amend existing airport lease agreements. Seeking to amend aviation policies and regulations to protect the current and future viability and accessibility of an airport. Seeking to amend and expand electronic travel authorization programs. Collaboration to support efforts to strengthen workforce development for continued economic growth and resilience. Collaboration to support efforts to diversify market opportunities through air connectivity. Canadian Aviation Regulations (CARs), associated standards, Advisory Circulas and Notice of Proposed Amendments with respect to Aerodromes, Airports and Heliports. Advocate for the development of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) in Canada and the safe import of abroad.

Policy recommendations with regard to programs that support the deployment of electric vehicle (EV) charging stations that facilitate the movement of goods and people with electricity across Canada. Policy recommendation related to Canada Zero Emission Vehicle Availability Standard. Recommendations for how connected electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure can be used to create widespread electric grid benefits by leveraging the embedded metrology of a connected charging station in lieu of deploying additional electricity meters Policy recommendations regarding Canada's Greening Government Strategy. Recommendations related to the implementation of requirements for electric vehicle (EV) charging stations under Electricity and Gas Inspection Act and Regulation Policy recommendations with regard to the Clean Fuel Regulation. Policy recommendations to develop federal Electric Vehicle (EV) Ready requirements.

Policy recommendations related to the implementation and application of Buy Canada policies to electric vehicle charging grants or financing programs. Policy recommendation related to vehicle tailpipe emissions standards. Policy recommendations regarding Canada's Greening Government Strategy. Recommendations for how connected electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure can be used to create widespread electric grid benefits by leveraging the embedded metrology of a connected charging station in lieu of deploying additional electricity meters Recommendations related to the implementation of requirements for electric vehicle (EV) charging stations under Electricity and Gas Inspection Act and Regulation Policy recommendations with regard to the Clean Fuel Regulation. Policy recommendations with regard to programs that support the deployment of electric vehicle (EV) charging stations that facilitate the movement of goods and people with electricity across Canada. Policy recommendations to develop federal Electric Vehicle (EV) Ready requirements.

Engaging on the development of Federal policy to address street disorder and drug-related crime Seeking Tourism Relief Funding Opportunties for Infrastructure Funds for Municipalities Opportunities for innovation, green technology, and economic development funds for municipalities Opportunities for climate change prevention and adaptation funds and green technology funds for municipalities Opportunities for Affordable Housing Funds pertaining to Muncipalities Engaging on the development of the Blue Economy Strategy. Advocating for protections for the Southern Resident Orca Pod.

Policy development activities and outreach to Government of Canada representatives related to Global Container Terminals’ current operations, future corporate development plans and matters impacting the Canadian marine transportation sector.

Advancing Roberts Bank terminal expansion as a project of national significance and inclusion in the One Canadian Economy: An Act to enact the Free Trade and Labour Mobility in Canada Act and the Building Canada Act appendix A project list. Port Modernization Review implementation through re-introduction of Bill C-52 equivalent or similar; Transport Canada is undertaking a review of Canada Port Authorities to optimize their current and future role in the transportation system as innovative assets that support inclusive growth and trade. Canada's international trade policy with respect to demand, capacity forecasting and supply chains between Canada and the Asia-Pacific and how it relates to GCT Global Container Terminal's current operations as a majority Canadian-owned terminal operator and future corporate development and investment plans. Canada's economic development policies and sustainable trade enabling infrastructure capacity planning as it relates to GCT Global Container Terminals’ current operations, future corporate development plans and matters impacting the Canadian marine transportation sector.

Seeking opportunities to grow commercial shipping at Victoria, BC and mitigate environmental, cultural, and social impacts. Policy development activities and outreach to Government of Canada representatives related to the Greater Victoria Harbour Authority's current operations and future corporate development plans. Develop marine reception facilities at the GVHA deep-water terminal.

Policy development activities and outreach to Government of Canada representatives related to the Greater Victoria Harbour Authority's current operations, future corporate development plans and matters impacting the Canadian marine transportation sector.

Discuss the impacts rising industrial gas and power rates have on the competitiveness of Canada's potash industry. Monitoring for any changes to the Federal output-based pricing system and its provincial equivalency in Saskatchewan, and any related programs that advance or impede emissions-reducing technologies. Monitoring for the proposed Clean Electricity Regulations. Ensure recognition and understanding of the global marketplace in which Saskatchewan potash industry remains competitive, while providing awareness of tax, financial and regulatory factors that affect potash and mining globally. Ensure an understanding of the transportation network factors and issues facing export-dependent potash in a global marketplace.