Shamali Gupta

System Performance, Supply Chain Resiliency with respect to policies and programs that affect rail fright services and performance, port services and performance and other components of Canada's supply chain network that may affect shipment of agricultural commodities from Canada to export markets. Legislation Regulation with respect to rail freight services, port operation and services Labour Disruptions with respect to rail freight services, transloading services, and port operations. Canadian Agricultural Program ( CAP), Consultations with respect to scope and funding of Canadian Agricultural Program development and funding and support of Pulse Canada activities under this program Working to maintain and strengthen market access for Canadian pulses and special crops in China and India. Working to maintain and strengthen market access for Canadian pulses and special crops. World Trade Organization negotiations with respect to tariffs and subjects regarding pulses. The Canadian Food Aid Program with respect to Canadian government contributions tied to Canadian origination. Rail Freight Service Review. With respect to concerns and interests of the Canadian Special Crop Industry. International Bi-Lateral trade agreement with Morocco with respect to tariff levels for Canadian pulses. International Bi-Lateral trade agreement with Japan with respect to tariff levels for Canadian pulses. International Bi-lateral trade agreement with European Union with respect to tariff levels for Canadian pulses. International Bi-Lateral trade agreement with Dominican Republic with respect to tariff levels for Canadian pulses. International Bi-Lateral trade agreements with Trans-Pacific partnership with respect to tariff levels for Canadian Pulses. Food Labeling and Food & Drug Regulations with respect to the need for changes to food labeling related to the health benefits of pulses. Food and Drug Act with respect to the need for clearer regulations regarding the registration of novel food products and opportunities for health claims for foods to accommodate new research findings on the health benefits of pulses. Canada Grain Commission with respect to proposed changes to user fees for services. Canada's Food Guide with respect to representation of pulses within the guide and accuracy of information. Bill C-30, formally known as an Act to amend Canada Grain Act and Canada Transportation Act with respect to provisions that affect shippers

Monitor and engage on developments that could impact the apparel industry and e-retailers like: Consumer protection, competition, and privacy Environmental policies like: net-zero targets, textile waste, and plastic packaging Monitor any customs and trade regulatory amendments that could impact SHEIN’s operations in Canada. Including: Customs Accounting and Revenue Management (CARM): Monitoring the development of the CARM program and potential impact on their supply chain. Valuation for Duty Regulations: Monitor and engage on the impact of regulations on SHEIN’s business. Monitor and engage on legislation about supply chain labour that has yet to be introduced and educate on the robust measures already in place to address concerns. Introduce SHEIN to public officeholders and educate them on its economic impact on Canada, including current operations, employees, and future plans.

General education regarding SHEIN’s presence, operating footprint, and economic impact in Canada. Legislative and regulatory issues impacting the fashion and on-demand apparel industry, e-retailing and sustainability.

Portfolio des Chaires de recherche-Innovation Journée du comité de la recherche du BCI à Ottawa Journée de rencontre entre les responsables de la recherche des universités québécoises et différents responsables gouvernementaux. Les thèmes abordés seront: réseau des universités québécoises, période post budgétaire et préélectorale, organisation des conseils de recherche, interface des conseils de recherche, initiatives d'innovation entre Sciences et Développement économique Canada et le FCI, initiative fédérale des sciences et de la technologie. Journée de dialogue et de sensibilisation aux enjeux des établissements universitaires québécois à l’aube des élections générales fédérales Cette rencontre a pour objectif d’en connaître davantage sur la vision des partis politiques et parlementaires de l’enseignement supérieur. Bien que les discussions soient larges, les thèmes suivants ont été proposé aux participants: 1) Formation: Adéquation de la main œuvre qualifiée avec les besoins du marché du travail, à l'aube de la 4e révolution industrielle, notamment avec avènement de l'intelligence artificielle. Comment les universités devraient-elles aider le gouvernement à anticiper et affronter les changements majeurs qui se profilent en ce domaine? 2) Recherche: Priorités des partis en recherche et en innovation 3) Le rôle des universités dans leur communauté: Comment comptez-vous mobiliser l’apport des universités dans l’élaboration et la mise en œuvre des politiques publiques prioritaires pour votre parti?