Rodger Cuzner

Discussion relating to Canada’s COVID-19 economic response plan to provide credit through the Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC) and Export Development Canada (EDC) under the Loan Guarantee for Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises, the Co-Lending Program for Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises. Discussion relating to Canada's COVID-19 economic response plan. The Income Tax Act and Excise Tax Act as they relate to the taxation of credit unions, cooperatives and small business. Winding-up Restructuring Act and applicability to credit unions and credit union centrals. The Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act with respect to impact on credit unions and credit union centrals. The Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) Common Reporting Standards and potential impacts on credit unions. The Canada Anti-Spam Law as it relates to contraventions under the Act and general impact on credit union operations. Proceeds of Crime (Money Laundering) and Terrorist Financing Act with respect to reporting and compliance obligations of credit unions and credit union centrals. Participated in the Department of Finance consultation on the development of a financial consumer code. Continue to monitor its development. Monitor the financial powers and operations of the Business Development Bank of Canada as being considered during the current statutory Parliamentary Review of the Business Development Bank of Canada. Monitoring housing finance policy as it relates to data collection by the Government, Regulatory Burden and how policy will affect consumers. Issues that impact the competitiveness of credit unions including: Accessibility to Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation’s (CMHC) default management tools, federal credit union legislation; CMHC's mortgage insurance policies; and anti-money laundering and anti-terrorist financing legislation; social finance and social innovation; financial literacy International Monetary Fund (IMF) - Financial Sector Assessment Program (FSAP) and Article 4 consultations. Income Tax Act - any provision applicable to credit unions including but not limited to (Part XVIII and Part XIX) pertaining respectively to the automatic exchange of financial account information with the United States under the intergovernmental agreement to facilitate compliance with the "The Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act (FATCA) and the automatic exchange of financial account information with jurisdictions other than the US in accordance with the Common Reporting Standard. Financial Action Task Force (FATF) - mutual evaluations of Canada Engaging with all Government stakeholders that are investigating the implementation of an open-banking framework in Canada and how that will affect credit unions and their members. Discussion relating to a national strategy on financial literacy, with respect to the work of the credit unions on financial literacy. Co-operative Credit Associations Act scheduled review of federal financial institutions legislative review due in 2023. Competition Act - merger review standards, performance and fees of the Competition Bureau as they affect credit unions, compliance programs. Canadian Payments Act - Monitor work by the Department of Finance, Bank of Canada and the Canadian Payments Association related to any amendments to CPA Act and proposed modernization initiatives. Canada Deposit Insurance Corporation (CDIC) Act. Monitor the progress of the CDIC review of deposit insurance and participate in any consultations or research initiatives Monitor any resulting changes to the CDIC Act. Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act as it relates to lending practices and priority of security. Monitor and participate in the review of the Act. Bank Act - federal credit union provisions. Competitiveness of credit unions, Section 983 Bank Act - Section 427-429 Bank Act security. The 2025 review of federal financial institutions legislative review. Aboriginal reconciliation- Discussion on

Agriculture inputs into egg supply chain, in respect to pricing and availability for farmers Availability of animal health products and tools, in respect to disease response and preparedness in Canada Trade policy, in respect of supply management and international and domestic trade Sustainability initiatives as they relate to agriculture, including emissions reduction programs and on-farm green transition Programming to mitigate the impacts caused by trade agreements Private sector risk management program, in respect of insurance Policy on Salmonella Enteritidis in Canadian shell eggs, in respect of on-farm testing and table eggs Growing forward, in respect of suite of business risk management and supply management Egg regulations, in respect of egg grades, weights and labelling Consumer Packaging and Labelling Regulations with respect to production claims on labels Canadian Food Inspection Agency On-Farm Food Safety Recognition Program, in respect to program development for pre-lay sectors Agriculture international development projects, in respect to supporting vulnerable communities and empowering egg farmers around the world

Regulatory approval process, in respect to the egg supply management system Agriculture as a strategic priority, in respect to economic growth and tools to support the agriculture sector and support food security. Policy on Salmonella Enteritidis in Canadian shell eggs, in respect of on-farm testing and vaccination pilot program Availability of animal health products and tools, in respect to disease response and preparedness in Canada Agriculture inputs into egg supply chain, in respect to pricing and availability for farmers Sustainability initiatives as they relate to agriculture, including emissions reduction programs and on-farm green transition Trade policy, in respect of supply management and international and domestic trade Programming to mitigate the market impacts caused by trade agreements Private sector risk management program, in respect of insurance Growing forward, in respect of suite of business risk management and supply management Egg regulations, in respect to egg grades, weights and labelling Consumer Packaging and Labelling Regulations with respect to production claims on labels Canadian Food Inspection Agency On-Farm Food Safety Recognition Program, in respect to program development for pre-lay sectors Agriculture international development projects, in respect to supporting vulnerable communities and empowering egg farmers around the world

Federal appointments to the boards of directors of Canadian Port Authorities and Crown corporations. Issues concerning railway safety, operations and investment. Regulatory and policy alignment between Canada, the U.S., and Mexico. Changes to, or pursuant to, the Canada Transportation Act, Railway Safety Act, or other acts impacting railway operations, including with respect to regulations, rules, and exemptions. International trade and tariff policies, including implications from related government support programs. Infrastructure funding and projects that support Canada’s supply chains, enable trade, and improve safety. Changes to, or government actions pursuant to, the Canada Labour Code respecting labour stability in Canadian supply chains or otherwise affecting federally regulated employees. Tax policies to improve the competitiveness of the Canadian economy and support trade diversification.

Agriculture industry as it relates to growth. Supply management system as it relates to the chicken sector. Environment initiatives as they relate to the chicken industry. Chicken Farmers of Canada’s Raised by a Canadian Farmer Animal Care Program. World Trade Organization agreements (WTO) as they relate to the negotiations on agriculture. The Agreement on Internal Trade (AIT) as it relates to supply management. Regional and Bilateral Trade Negotiations with regard to possible impact on the Canadian chicken sector. Meat Inspection Regulations with respect to poultry processing. Health of Animals Act and Regulations dealing with the development and refinement of animal disease preparedness and response protocols. Funding for the development and implementation of on-farm programs. Tariff classifications, Tariff enforcement, Duties Deferral and Drawback Programs. Consumer Packaging and Labeling Regulations with respect to production claims on labels. Administration and allocation of the Tariff Rate Quota. Canadian Food Inspection Agency programs related to the chicken industry. Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement related to chicken products and the chicken sector. Animal Health Products (antimicrobials, vaccines, feed/water additives) availability in Canada.

Fisheries: The object of the lobbying is to promote the benefits of Grieg Seafood's salmon farming investments in Canada and seek a positive path forward for continued investments, job creation, food security, exports, and economic reconciliation with First Nations.

Fisheries: The object of the lobbying is to promote the benefits of Grieg Seafood's salmon farming investments in Canada and seek a positive path forward for continued investments, job creation, food security, exports, and economic reconciliation with Nation(s).

Build Communities Strong Funding with respect to program implementation. Impact Assessment Act Consultation with respect to removing obstacles to getting projects approved and built. Supporting PCA's submission on the public consultations on updating the Canada Labour Code Non-restrictive tendering, labour conditions, and workforce development, with respect to the Major Projects Office Interprovincial trade barriers with respect to labour mobility. Fair and open tendering, with respect to government infrastructure spending. Clean Economy Investment Tax Credit (ITC), with respect to the labour requirements for the ITC. Temporary Foreign Worker (TFW) program and immigration changes, with respect to effects on construction sector.

Fair and open tendering, with respect to government infrastructure spending. Policies and programs, including the Temporary Foreign Worker program, as they relate to the acute shortage of workers in construction and infrastructure.

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) and Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA), as relates to admissibility requirements and seafarer identity documents (including visas and work permits) that enable foreign seafarers to travel to Canada to work on foreign fag ships Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) with respect to governance and financing of container examination centers. Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) and Transport Canada (TC) with respect to implementation of maritime single window concept in Canada. Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA), with respect to the assignment of a carrier code to foreign ocean carriers and issuance of bonds. Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA), with respect to the ability of vessels destined to the Arctic to report cargo and conveyance information electronically rather than having to deviate to a designated CBSA port Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA), with respect to enforcement of the requirement that all ships with import containers on board must stop at one of five designated container ports in order to have the containers scanned for radiation. Supply chain efficiency, with respect to working with the Supply Chain Office to make Canada's supply chains more fluid, reliable and resilient. Strengthening the Port System and Railway Safety in Canada, with respect to increasing the efficiency, resilience and security of the marine transportation system. Shipping Conference Exemption Act, with respect to the role that shipping alliances and vessel sharing agreements play in Canada's international trade. Providing users and tenants a mechanism for challenging new or revised port fees through the Canadian Transportation Agency, amongst other items. Labour Minister's review of the structural issues underlying port labour disputes on the west coast, with respect to comments on the terms of reference developed by the Industrial Inquiry Commission leading the review International trade agreements negotiated by Canada, with respect to internatonal shipping services. International Maritime Satellite Organization (IMSO) Amendments 2006: support for ratification by Canada Amend the Canada Labour Code and the Canada Industrial Relations Board Regulations, 2012 with respect to the use of temporary replacement workers during a strike or lockout in federally regulated industries.

Advocate for the renewed and long-term funding of the Canada Black Justice Strategy.

Amendments and enforcement of the Canadian Aviation Regulations, including but not limited to the implementation of updated fatigue rules. Discussions concerning pilot shortages and solutions to ensure a greater domestic supply of new pilots via student financial aid support for pilot training. Potiential airline transactions such as mergers or joint ventures. Ensuring that any exemptions for pilots from the recently amended provisions of the Canada Labour Code are appropriate. Ensuring that Canadian aviation policy adheres to the highest international safety standards. Discussions around pilot certification and re-certification processes and procedures.

Engage on and better understand regulations pertaining to current and future Marine Protected Areas in the Cape Breton region. Green energy export policy, programs, and initiatives. Engage on the details of green energy investment tax credits established through Budget 2023, including the Clean Hydrogen Investment Tax Credit Potential funding under either the Net Zero Accelerator Fund, The Strategic Innovation Fund, or other funding programs or mechanisms as appropriate. Policy framework for the construction and operation of a green hydrogen and green ammonia production, storage, and transportation facility in Canada.