Raphaël Beauchamp

Recherche d'une subvention d'un montant et d'une enveloppe à déterminer pour la construction d'une installation d'extraction de magnésium de phase 1 à Danville.

Demande d'aide financière d'un montant et d'une enveloppe à déterminer afin de construire une installation d'extraction de phase 1 de magnésium à Danville au Québec.

The legislative review of the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act and potential development of regulations and/or guidelines in that respect. Seeking procurement opportunities pertaining to land-based systems including light utility vehicles, logistic vehicles and ancillaries including supporting infrastructure, and other requirements of the Canadian Armed Forces Recommendations on the development and implementation of the Clean Fuel Standard related to credit generation and associated regulatory requirements. Provide input to government on COVID border measures to facilitate business essential travel Obtain contributions from Strategic Innovation Fund for investment in Canadian facilities/initiatives. Obtain contributions from Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council for research partnerships. Obtain contributions from Automotive Partnership Council (APC) New regulations pertaining to the implementation of the Prohibition of the Purchase of residential real estate by Non-Canadians New regulations or policies related to Chemical Management Program and their impacts on manfacturing or vehicle importation New regulations and amendments to existing Vehicle Safety standards and regulations New regulations and amendments to existing Vehicle GHG Emission standards and regulations New regulations and amendments to existing Vehicle energy efficiency standards and regulations New regulations and amendments to existing Vehicle Criteria Emission standards and regulations New regulations and amendments to existing regulations pertaining to consumer protection and electronic commerce New legislation and/or revisions to existing legislation in the area of Vehicle Emissions, Vehicle Safety and Vehicle Efficiency International Trade Agreements in respect of fairness and access to markets for automotive industry. discussions regarding the development of future vehicle purchase programs to support military operations. Discussions regarding consultation and outreach related to investment and development. Design and implementation of policies related to plastics as they pertain to vehicle manufacturing and vehicle importation Design and implementation of policies/programs associated with the federal carbon backstop and the output based pricing system as it impacts our manufacturing facilities Consumer privacy policy development, trademark and copyright law, as related to emerging auto cyber security and autonomous vehicle development Canadian Environmental Protection Act (CEPA) in respect of impacts on automotive industry Budget recommendations in respect to existing and proposed automotive R & D, Innovation Development and Innovation Commercialization support programs Budget recommendations in respect of removing ecoAUTO levies Budget recommendations in respect of automotive investment fund Budget recommendations in respect of alternative fuel and refueling infrastructure support tax policies and support programs Budget recommendations in respect of advanced vehicle technology consumer incentives

The application of regulations under the Canadian Net-Zero Emissions Accountability Act, Greenhouse Gas Pollution Pricing Act, Canadian Environmental Assessment Act, Fisheries Act, Species at Risk Act, National Energy Board Act, and Canadian Environmental Protection Act. Tax incentives for clean energy sectors. Phasing out tax preferences for fossil fuel sector. Future federal greenhouse gas regulations. Federal support for clean energy, electricity, energy efficiency, building retrofits, sustainable transportation, carbon sequestration and/or removal, and sustainable jobs.

Advocate for better access to whole-building data that will enable energy efficiency outcomes and in support of benchmarking, disclosure or labelling standards/guidelines. Support the continuity of ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager as a foundational tool supporting the real estate sector. Raise awareness of voluntary standards and certifications, such as the Zero Carbon Building Standard and LEED, to support government objectives and outcomes to scale up high-performing buildings for the Department of National Defence and housing for the Canadian Forces. Advocate to include stronger energy efficiency, carbon emissions and resiliency performance measures or the use of voluntary standards in Canada's housing policies and in the policies of Build Canada Homes. Support the development of the "Made-in-Canada Investment guidelines" with a green and transition taxonomy for buildings as announced by the federal government. Support the greening government strategy and the operations to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from the federal buildings portfolio. Support the implementation of Buy Clean principles in federal procurements that will require to reduce embodied carbon. Support the integration of carbon emissions (operational and embodied) in National Energy Code of Canada for Buildings and National Building Code of Canada.

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

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.

Discussions concerning policies, that relate to Canadian defense spending, including opportunities to Canada's automotive sector Auto Innovation Fund, Strategic Innovation Fund, Strategic Response Fund, and R&D/Innovation Funds: Financial assistance and funding with ongoing manufacturing investments in Canada for vehicle and engine manufacturing facilities and R&D centres. Discussions about federal efforts to address automotive theft as they relate to vehicle tracking, law enforcement collaboration, and regulatory measures. Discussions about Transport Canada’s connected vehicle security policies as they relate to industry standards, cybersecurity risks and regulatory compliance Review of Canada's Bank Act and financial regulations in Canada U.S. policies regarding the auto sector as it relates to Canadian automotive, steel, aluminum and critical mineral exports and imports. U.S. policies regarding tariffs as it relates to Canadian automotive, steel, aluminum and critical mineral exports. U.S. policies regarding trade as it relates to Canadian automotive, steel, aluminum and critical mineral exports. Provide an overview of Canada's integrated auto sector and Canada's role in the global auto sector Promote investments and improvements to new and existing trade infrastructure to support the automotive manufacturing supply chain. Ensure an automotive strategy provides for a competitive environment that encourages maintenance of current and new automotive investment. Discussion concerning policies that relate to import and export of vehicles and parts, including impact on Canada's automotive sector and national security. Discussions concerning investments in Canada as it relates to automotive and automotive parts manufacturing, EV battery and EV battery supply chain manufacturing, critical minerals, including incentive support and taxation. Budget recommendations related to attracting investment to Canada, business competitiveness, taxation, grants and incentives, and any other policies or regulations related to automotive sector, advanced manufacturing and R&D Discussions regarding transportation, vehicle electrification and reducing greenhouse gas emissions, including the government's light-duty Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) sales mandate regulation, ZEV charging and refueling infrastructure development, and consumer issues. Discussions related to the broad range of electrified vehicles and multi-energy technologies Discussions regarding consultations, policies and regulations related to technology and IT Communications Discussions regarding consultation, outreach, policies and opportunities related to investment, development, export/import of critical minerals Transportation system policies and disruptions, CBSA Assessment & Revenue Management (CARM); Beyond the Border; Trusted Trader; Customs Self Assessment (CSA); support border policies and administration by CBSA supports and enhances trans-border shipments of goods, cross-border movement of workers who perform essential services, and security. Trade agreement negotiation and policies/regulations/tariffs related to import/exports to support the Canadian automotive sector Bilateral and plurolateral trade agreements comprehend the North American integration of the Automotive industry USMCA: Participation in consultation group in the renegotiation of the United States, Mexico, Canada agreement, administered by Global Affairs Canada. Technology Partnerships Canada (PSIP Project 494063 - Government Support to Renew Oakville Assembly Complex) Section 232 - Participating in discussions to highlight impact of steel and aluminum tariffs on Canadian automotive industry Pan Canadian Framework on Clean Growth and Climate Change: Participation in working groups (ZEV strategy) administered by various ministries including ISED, Natural Resources Canada and Transport Canada. Other trade agreements (ie: Mercosur, China) - Participating in working groups to promote fair trade agreement supportin

La Kuujjuaraapik Whapmagoostui Renewable Energy Corporation (KWREC) vise l’implantation d’un projet d’éolienne pour la communauté Cri et Inuit de Kuujjuaraapik Whapmagoostui. La pandémie a occasionné un grand retard et une augmentation significative des coûts. Notre mandat consiste à faire valoir le bienfondé du projet, sa perspective environnementale, et son importance pour les communautés Cri et Inuit, ainsi que de la nécessité d’accroître la contribution financière du Gouvernement du Canada afin de pouvoir concrétiser le projet.

Introduce time-limited accelerated depreciation regime for businesses in construction-critical sectors investing in productivity-enhancing equipment and technologies; temporarily suspend the accompanying half-year rule. Expand the Tradesperson’s Tool Deduction to explicitly include properly fitting PPE required by your employer as an eligible expense. Increase the maximum deduction to $1500 and index the benefit to inflation. Expand the Workforce Alliance on Housing and Construction to serve as both a workforce development forum and an operational coordination mechanism - aligning labour supply with project timelines, geographic demand and infrastructure priorities. Align prompt payment legislation with provincial best practices by requiring annual release of holdback on long-term contracts (over one year). Improve interprovincial mobility by establishing: A national safety certification verification database A harmonization and mutual recognition framework Federal procurement guidance to encourage acceptance of equivalent certifications and verified safety data across projects Unlocking Immediate Productivity Gains 1. Introduce a targeted, time-limited exemption on overtime earnings for certified skilled tradespeople in construction-critical sectors. 2. Introduce time-limited accelerated depreciation regime for businesses in construction-critical sectors investing in productivity-enhancing equipment and technologies; temporarily suspend the accompanying half-year rule. need for the federal government to implement programs that would offset the additional costs incurred for the purchase of women-specific PPE. Much like the federal tradesperson's tools expenses deduction, a similar program specifically aimed at women in the skilled trades would help improve occupational health and safety, while at the same time removing a barrier to entry for those seeking careers in the trades. That the Federal Govt increase the amount of funding committed in Budget 2024 to promote the skilled trades for housing construction and focus the additional funds on promotion of the "Infrastructure Criterial Trades" That the federal government establishes a construction secretariat that will coordinate activities and strive for alignment across departments whose work affects the skilled trades and building, and with the industries on-the-ground Prompt Payment Legislation: Lobbying for a federal Prompt Payment Act that would apply to federal government contracts for the construction of federal buildings and projects.

Advancing policies and programs that support mechanical contractors and mechanical trades for sector-wide benefit.

Representation regarding Canada's actions in respect of US tariffs and retaliation efforts. Loi canadienne sur la responsabilité en matière de carboneutralité enchâsse dans la loi canadienne l'engagement du gouvernement du Canada à atteindre la carboneutralité d'ici 2050; Loi sur les espèces en péril; L.C. 2002, ch. 29- Le CIFQ souhaite maximiser le rôle de l'industrie forestière et de la gestion de la forêt dans la lutte au changements climatiques et au maintien de la biodiversité. Représentations visant à obtenir l'adoption de mesures de protection des populations de caribous forestiers et montagnards permettant de concilier la vitalité de cette espèce avec celle de l'industrie forestière. Sensibiliser le gouvernement à l’accès limité aux services ferroviaires au Québec pour l’exportation de produits du bois vers les États-Unis. Représentations visant à harmoniser les pratiques et les méthodes d'intervention contre le fulgore tacheté adoptées dans les juridictions voisines. Le tout afin de mettre en place des mesures et des outils de prévention de son apparition sur le territoire permettant la libre circulation des biens. Représentations concernant le règlement du différend commercial entre le Canada et les États-Unis, portant sur les exportations de bois d'œuvre résineux. Discussions avec le gouvernement visant à identifier les sources de financement disponibles pour la recherche et le développement permettant notamment de valoriser le bois issu des perturbations dans des matériaux de construction. Discussions avec le gouvernement concernant l’adoption de matériaux à faible teneur en carbone, comme le bois, dans le secteur de la construction.

Représentations visant à harmoniser les pratiques et les méthodes d'intervention contre le fulgore tacheté adoptées dans les juridictions voisines. Le tout afin de mettre en place des mesures et des outils de prévention de son apparition sur le territoire permettant la libre circulation des biens. Loi sur les transports au Canada (L.C. 1996, ch. 10) Sensibiliser le gouvernement à l’accès limité aux services ferroviaires au Québec pour l’exportation de produits du bois vers les États-Unis Loi canadienne sur la responsabilité en matière de carboneutralité enchâsse dans la loi canadienne l’engagement du gouvernement du Canada à atteindre la carboneutralité d’ici 2050 ; Loi sur les espèces en péril; L.C. 2002, ch. 29- Le CIFQ souhaite maximiser le rôle de l'industrie forestière et de la gestion de la forêt dans la lutte aux changements climatiques et au maintien de la biodiversité Collaborer avec le gouvernement au sujet du renouvellement et de la bonification du financement des programmes d'appui au secteur forestier visant à développer le marché des constructions non résidentielles et multiétages en bois au Canada. Accord sur le bois d'oeuvre résineux. Dispositions de l'entente concernant l'industrie forestière du Québec.