Sarah Manney

WTO (World Trade Organization) Negotiations on Agriculture as it relates to supply management. Use of Veterinary Natural Health Products in dairy livestock production - Veterinary Drugs Directorate of Health Canada. Trans fats, Saturated fats, Sodium and Sugar as it relates to dairy products, Food Guide recommendations and nutritional labelling. Traceability Under "Agricultural Partnership", the establishment of regulations for traceability. Collaborating with provincial and federal governments in the determination of private and public interests and in discussions with Ministers re government/industry share of costs. Research Under "Canadian Agricultural Partnership", the federal Minister of Agriculture and Agri-food announced a research cluster, in cooperation with Dairy Farmers of Canada, worth $12M. Quality Milk Program - Implementation and administration of the Quality Milk Program under the Canadian On-Farm Food Safety Program of AAFC. Product of Canada consultations Dairy Farmers of Canada participated in federal government consultations on regulations pertaining to "Product of Canada". proAction - implementation and administration of the proAction program. Mitigation measures for Trade Agreements. Ingredients Industry stakeholders discussion on domestic ingredient strategy, pricing of components, marketing of ingredients. Involves discussions with the Canadian Dairy Commission. Implementation of Special Agricultural Safeguard for supply-managed products, dairy products in particular. Implementation of new tariff rate quotas for milk protein isolates as per GATT Article XXVIII, Amendment to Customs Tariff (tariff line 3504). Work with Finance Canada, AAFC and DFAIT on implementation and allocation of said TRQ. Implementation of a Grocers Code of Conduct. Guide for Food labelling and Advertising in respect of all dairy products and use of dairy terminology (modifiers, highlighted ingredients). Growing Forward. This is a federal-provincial agreement with oversight for many of our issues (Business Risk Management, Research, etc.) Food and Drug Act and its accompanying regulations as they apply to all dairy product compositional standards, in particular those on cheese and yogourt. Food and Drug Act and its accompanying regulations as it applies to the labelling and advertising of dairy products Federal framework and action plan on antimicrobial us and antimicrobial resistance. Explicit and implied Health Claims related to dairy and non-dairy products Ensure the appropriate allocation of the Tariff Rate Quotas under the Comprehensive Review of the Allocation and Administration of Tariff Rate Quotas for Dairy, Poultry and Egg Products. Discretionary Food Fortification policy of Health Canada. DFC has particular interest in the discretionary food fortification of non-nutritious foods and vitamin fortification of dairy products. Discretionary Food Fortification Governed by Food and Drug Act and the Agricultural Products Marketing Act. Development of the Code of Practice for the Care and handling of Dairy Cattle in cooperation with CFIA's activities in OIE (Organisation mondiale de la Santé Animale). Contribute to a Vision Exercise on the future of dairy with AAFC. Consultations on supplemented foods. Consultation on Vitamin D fortification. Climate Change / Environment Farm practices for greenhouse gas mitigation; documenting programs that exist provincially and federally that are available to dairy producers; promoting best management practices. Canadian Agricultural Products Act with respect to standards for ice cream and yogurt. Canada-EU Trade Agreement, CUSMA, CPTTP and Canada-UK. The components within these agreements that we are interested in are agriculture and protection/exemption of supply management. Canada's position on agriculture at the UN Food System Summit. Animal Health - development of the Animal Health Canada with CFIA and AAFC. Agriculture, Canadian Dairy Farming, and Supply Management issues in Bill C-282

Health Canada's consultation and next steps around regulation of foods derived from somatic cell nuclear transfer clones. Agriculture and dairy farming (Farm Management and Technology and Social/Policy Challenges) International trade negotiations and ensuring mitigation measures for existing/future trade agreements. WTO (World Trade Organization) Negotiations on Agriculture as it relates to supply management. Use of Veterinary Natural Health Products in dairy livestock production - Veterinary Drugs Directorate of Health Canada. Trans fats, Saturated fats, Sodium and Sugar as it relates to dairy products, Food Guide recommendations and nutritional labelling. Traceability Under "Agricultural Partnership", the establishment of regulations for traceability. Collaborating with provincial and federal governments in the determination of private and public interests and in discussions with Ministers re government/industry share of costs. Research Under "Canadian Agricultural Partnership", the federal Minister of Agriculture and Agri-food announced a research cluster, in cooperation with Dairy Farmers of Canada, worth $12M. Quality Milk Program - Implementation and administration of the Quality Milk Program under the Canadian On-Farm Food Safety Program of AAFC. Product of Canada consultations Dairy Farmers of Canada participated in federal government consultations on regulations pertaining to "Product of Canada". proAction - implementation and administration of the proAction program. Ingredients Industry stakeholders discussion on domestic ingredient strategy, pricing of components, marketing of ingredients. Involves discussions with the Canadian Dairy Commission. Implementation of Special Agricultural Safeguard for supply-managed products, dairy products in particular. Implementation of new tariff rate quotas for milk protein isolates as per GATT Article XXVIII, Amendment to Customs Tariff (tariff line 3504). Work with Finance Canada, AAFC and DFAIT on implementation and allocation of said TRQ. Implementation of a Grocers Code of Conduct. Guide for Food labelling and Advertising in respect of all dairy products and use of dairy terminology (modifiers, highlighted ingredients). Growing Forward. This is a federal-provincial agreement with oversight for many of our issues (Business Risk Management, Research, etc.) Food and Drug Act and its accompanying regulations as they apply to all dairy product compositional standards, in particular those on cheese and yogourt. Food and Drug Act and its accompanying regulations as it applies to the labelling and advertising of dairy products Federal framework and action plan on antimicrobial us and antimicrobial resistance. Explicit and implied Health Claims related to dairy and non-dairy products Ensure the appropriate allocation of the Tariff Rate Quotas under the Comprehensive Review of the Allocation and Administration of Tariff Rate Quotas for Dairy, Poultry and Egg Products. Discretionary Food Fortification policy of Health Canada. DFC has particular interest in the discretionary food fortification of non-nutritious foods and vitamin fortification of dairy products. Discretionary Food Fortification Governed by Food and Drug Act and the Agricultural Products Marketing Act. Development of the Code of Practice for the Care and handling of Dairy Cattle in cooperation with CFIA's activities in OIE (Organisation mondiale de la Santé Animale). Contribute to a Vision Exercise on the future of dairy with AAFC. Consultations on supplemented foods. Consultation on Vitamin D fortification. Climate Change / Environment Farm practices for greenhouse gas mitigation; documenting programs that exist provincially and federally that are available to dairy producers; promoting best management practices. Canadian Agricultural Products Act with respect to standards for ice cream and yogurt. Canada-EU Trade Agreement, CUSMA, CPTTP and Canada-UK. The components within these agreements that we are interested in are ag

Discussions regarding digital policy and legislation, including as it relates to artificial intelligence (AI) and data protection, privacy and reduction of online harms. AI adoption including updating procurement policies. Discuss issues related to international competitiveness of the domestic AI industry. Provide subject matter (AI) expertise to the Canadian AI Safety Institute team where it might be helpful across a number of areas including opportunities for research and safety practices. Discussions with officials regarding the Canada-US bilateral relationship.

INTERNATIONAL TRADE: Legislative proposals, regulations, policies or programs related to Canada's international trading and investment relationship with foreign markets. WORLD TRADE ORGANIZATION: Input to federal deliberations regarding international negotiations to implement the Doha Round of trade liberalization U.N. CONVENTION ON CLIMATE CHANGE: Input to federal deliberations on ongoing international negotiations respecting the Convention, as well as decisions about implementation of Convention provisions in Canada TRANS-PACIFIC PARTNERSHIP: Input to federal consultations re Canada's entry into the Trans-Pacific Partnership; and consideration of Canadian interests with respect to increasing economic ties with several nations of the Asia-Pacific, including trade in goods and services, foreign investment protections, intellectual property, immigration, labour mobility, etc. TELECOMMUNICATIONS POLICY: Federal policy and rules related to provision of telecommunications services in Canada, including competition among service providers, access to wireless spectrum, ownership and foreign investment, and access by new entrants SECURITY AND PROSPERITY IN NORTH AMERICA, with respect to rules governing the flow of goods, services and people across the border; cooperation among agencies in the three countries to streamline and harmonize rules and regulations governing the conduct of business; policies to enhance energy trade and energy security SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY POLICY: Input regarding policies that can support research and development of new science and technology and the broader adaptation of advanced technologies across the Canadian economy PUBLIC SERVICE: Rules and regulations governing the conduct of public servants in their relations with corporations and business associations, processes for consulting with business on the impact of new laws and regulations governing the conduct of business in Canada POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION: Rules governing federal-provincial financing arrangements for post-secondary education; and development of acceptable national standards for graduate degrees in various disciplines PARLIAMENTARY REFORM: Input regarding changes to rules governing Parliament; Senate reform NORTH AMERICAN LEADERS' SUMMIT: Input to the federal government regarding policy priorities for the annual summit of the leaders of Canada, the United States and Mexico NORTH AMERICAN FREE TRADE AGREEMENT: Amendments, sub-agreements and regulations governing trade relations between Canada, the United States and Mexico; with respect to the enhanced trade in goods and services, regulation of investment between countries, admittance of qualified immigrants and recognition of professional credentials for employment purposes NORTH AMERICAN DEFENCE: Input regarding the North American Aerospace Defence Command (NORAD) and other means to enhance collaboration among governments regading defence of the North American continent NORTH AMERICAN COMMISSION ON ENVIRONMENTAL COOPERATION: Input to federal deliberations regarding possible enhancement and coordination of environmental standards among Canada, the United States and Mexico NATIONAL SECURITY POLICY: Input regarding policies that Canada's national security policies and regulations impacting the private sector. NATIONAL SECURITIES REGULATOR: Supporting efforts by the federal government to work with the provinces and establish a single national regulatory authority for the regulation of corporations which issues shares to the public LOBBYING ACT: Regulations governing the conduct of lobbyists and their relations with the federal government with respect to the rules regarding communications and meetings between senior public office holders and corporations and organizational lobbyists INVESTMENT CANADA ACT: Regulations and policies with respect to the foreign ownership of Canadian companies; takeovers of Canadian companies by foreign corporations or state entities, thresholds that trigger review

research into blockchain technology in traceability programs, Business risk management programs, Livestock Tax Deferral, Livestock Price Insurance, Agristability, Animal Health programs. Regulations and legislation related to beef cattle and meat production, exports and imports. Market access for beef and cattle, achieving new and defending existing trade agreements. Farm policy and programs with respect to business risk management, innovation, environment, etc. "Taxation policies and programs related to farm income, capital gains, generational transfer of assets, family income sharing, investment income, and tax deferrals for extraordinary revenue due to inventory liquidation during a declared disaster."

Advancing biofuels policy and the benefits of biofuels for canola farmers, processors, and rural communities. Working to secure market access for Canadian canola products Working on sustainability and biodiversity policy as it relates to the Canadian canola industry and agriculture sector. Working on rail and labour policy as it relates to the movement and export of canola and canola products. Working on innovation policy to drive growth and investment in the Canadian canola industry. Supporting multi-lateral and bi-lateral trade negotiations and the implementation of existing agreements to reduce tariffs and non-tariff trade barriers on canola and its products. Implementing a national water monitoring program that supports the environmental safety of plan protection products. Ensuring that the regulation of crop protection products and seed innovations are made using the best available science. Encouraging the development of an Agriculture Policy Framework that supports the competitiveness and growth of the canola sector, including support for the federal and shared funded programs through the Agricultural Policy Framework. Encouraging health/safety/environment approval framework for Plants with Novel Traits and plant breeding innovations that support innovation. Continue obtaining support to resolve market access issues and enhance canola utilization from Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada's "Agri-Marketing" Program. Continue obtaining support for federal and jointly funded research programs though the Agricultural Policy Framework such as the AgriScience Cluster. The Cluster is a partnership between Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada and the canola industry to produce research that reduces production risk, improves yield, increases market demand and enhances focus on sustainability.

Ensuring a consistent, national approach to inspection of processing plants and regulatory compliance by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency. Federal Food Security Immigration Stream: the Dairy Processors Association of Canada is advocating for a dedicated program for food processors employing foreign nationals who arrive to fill permanent, year-round positions and who have the intention of becoming permanent Canadian residents. Proposed Regulatory Framework for Recycled content and labelling rules for plastics. Proposed policy on Restricting food advertising primarily directed at children. Notice of intent regarding the Minister of Health’s intention to publish marketing authorizations to permit vitamin D fortification of yogurt and kefir and expand the eligibility for the dairy-related exemption from the front-of-package nutrition labelling requirement. Mitigating the impact of current and future trade agreements on the Canadian dairy processing sector, including the Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement (CUSMA), the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) and the Comprehensive and Progressive Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP). Measures to stabilize food prices including the establishment of a Grocery Task Force and a food data hub, and additional initiatives being contemplated by the government. Development and adoption of a Grocery Code of Conduct by industry. Components of Health Canada’s Healthy Eating Strategy. Canada’s trade policy and Tariff Rate Quota allocation and administration regarding dairy products. Bill C-252 – An Act to amend the Food and Drugs Act (prohibition of food and beverage marketing directed at children)

Ensuring a consistent, national approach to inspection of processing plants and regulatory compliance of the Canadian Food inspection Agency Maintaining funding for programs under the next Agricultural Policy Framework (e.g. programs that support sustainability, emergency management, regulatory reform, etc). Discussing Health Canada's next steps around the regulation of foods derived from somatic cell nuclear transfer clones and their offspring, and any implications for dairy farmers. Collaborating with officials on the prevention, preparedness, response, and recovery relating to animal health emergencies, such as disease events or natural disasters. Implementation of a Grocery Code of Conduct by industry. Federal Food Security Immigration Stream: Advocating for a dedicated program for food processors employing foreign nationals who arrive to fill permanent, year-round positions and who have the intention of becoming permanent Canadian residents. Proposed Regulatory Framework for Recycled content and labelling rules for plastics. Proposed policy on restricting food advertising primarily directed at children. HEALTH OF ANIMALS REGULATIONS - regarding proposed amendment of the humane transport requirements. FOOD AND DRUG REGULATIONS -- regarding dairy standards of identity and labelling. DAIRY POLICY -- role and responsibilities of Canadian Dairy Commission and the Canadian Milk Supply Management Committee. Components of Health Canada’s Healthy Eating Strategy. Canadian Food Inspection Agency Regulatory Modernization Initiative with respect to food safety. Canadian Food Inspection Agency Labelling Modernization Initiative with respect to food. Canadian Food Inspection Agency Guidelines for Labelling of Highlighted Ingredients and Flavours with respect to clarity. Canadian Food Inspection Agency Food Inspection Modernization Initiative with respect to food safety and consistent delivery. Canadian Food Inspection Agency Feed Regulatory Renewal, project to modernize the Feed Regulations. Canada’s trade policy and Tariff Rate Quota allocation and administration regarding dairy products.

Discussions with federal officials on issues related to international trade tariffs including Canadian and foreign government tariffs impacting Michelin North America (Canada) Inc.'s production, imports, and sales in Canada.

Exploring opportunities with Strategic Innovation Fund to facilitate the evolution to lower GHG emissions in the mobility sector Engaging with the Government of Canada to explore the possibility of future potential investments in Canada Meetings with Government of Canada representatives with regard to securing and promoting Michelin North America's business operations in Canada and highlighting its work in the areas of technology and innovation. Enhance understanding of new defence policies and programs. Meeting with Government of Canada representatives with regard to the Work Sharing program as it may potentially apply to Michelin Canada's operations.

Coordination of meetings with Government of Canada representatives with regard to promoting Michelin North America's business operations in Canada, and highlighting its work in the areas of technology and innovation, as it relates to federal technology and innovation priorities.

Discussion regarding government’s policies towards mining and critical minerals development. Discussions on the government's trade diversification policy changes and how best to operationalize for international capital flows. Discussions regarding how pension plans can help crowd in private sector investments in Canada. Impact of Bill C-5 on Canada’s economy, infrastructure, and investment environment. Discussion on how the government is using AI technology to improve processes. Discussions on regulatory approvals process for Canadian financial institutions. Discussion on importation of oyster seed to support Canadian oyster industry. Discussions regarding Brazil-Canada relations, the Brazil-Canada tax treaty, and its impact on investors. Discussions regarding Australia-Canada relations, the Australia-Canada tax treaty, and its impact on investors. Discussions regarding impact of changes to Government debt issuances on investors as it relates to the Government’s cancellation of the real return bonds program. Discussions regarding Canada’s global trade relations and impact on investors, as it relates to potential trade missions planned to Europe, Asia, and South America, and the Government’s approach to trade agreements. Discussions regarding investment in Canada’s transportation infrastructure. Impact of Bill C-281 on institutional investors as it relates to investing in the United States equity and sovereign bond markets. Discussions with the federal government concerning trade and investment relationships with the United States and Mexico as it relates to the risk and impact on the Canadian investors in those countries. Seeking to provide perspectives from Canadian institutional investors concerning Government policies to create greater investible opportunities to improve productivity and growth in Canada’s economy and infrastructure. Federal Investment Regulations and Rules with respect to permitted investments

Copyright law and regulation with respect to potential government legislation modernizing copyright law BIll C-11: An Act to amend the broadcasting act with respect to implications on online audio distribution services

Copyright law and regulation with respect to potential government legislation modernizing copyright law BIll C-10: An Act to amend the broadcasting act with respect to implications on online audio distribution services

To advise the government of Canada on matters related to a foreign strategic investment with regard to the acquisition of a private Canadian-based company owned by a UAE based company.