Simon-Pierre Savard-Tremblay

Normes de composition - Représentations auprès du gouvernement du Canada afin que les lois, règlements et pratiques protégeant l'intégrité des produits laitiers (ex. normes de composition), soient non seulement maintenues, mais qu'elles soient respectées. Maintien et protection de la gestion de l'offre - Représentations auprès du gouvernement du Canada afin que l'Agence canadienne d'inspection des aliments et l'Agence des services frontaliers du Canada soient doter des ressources et formation nécessaires pour appliquer adéquatement les normes de production circonscrites dans les règlements (ex. norme de composition des produits laitiers). Maintien et protection de la gestion de l'offre - Représentations auprès du Gouvernement du Canada afin qu'il protège et défende son droit souverain pour déterminer et administrer ses propres politiques nationales telles que celles ayant une incidence sur la gestion de l'offre, y compris l'attribution des contingents tarifaires dans le cadre du PTPGP et de l'ACEUM. Maintien et protection de la gestion de l'offre - Représentations afin que le gouvernement du Canada n'accorde aucun accès supplémentaire au marché laitier intérieur dans un accord commercial permanent avec le Royaume-Uni ou dans tout autre accord commercial, y compris le MERCOSUR, l'Alliance pacifique ou le PTPGP Maintien et protection de la gestion de l'offre - Représentations afin que le cadre législatif requis pour une application uniforme de la politique laitière canadienne, soit mis en place promptement. Développement durable - Représentations auprès du gouvernement du Canada afin qu'il soutienne les investissements en recherche, transfert et innovation de manière à favoriser la mise en place d'initiatives structurantes en matière de développement durable permettant d'assurer la pérennité et la résilience des fermes laitières. Développement durable - Représentations auprès du gouvernement du Canada afin de développer conjointement, avec les instances provinciales, un programme soutenant les investissements requis qui permettront aux fermes laitières canadiennes de mettre en œuvre le Code de pratiques pour le soin et la manipulation des bovins laitiers. Code de conduite de l'industrie de l'épicerie - Représentations afin que les pratiques de l'industrie de l'épicerie soient encadrées par un code obligatoire, lequel permettra un partage équitable des marges bénéficiaires entre les épiciers, les transformateurs et les détaillants.

Développement durable - Représentations auprès du gouvernement du Canada afin qu'il assure la continuité du financement actuel dans le prochain cadre stratégique agricole. Normes de composition - Représentations auprès du gouvernement du Canada afin que les lois, règlements et pratiques protégeant l'intégrité des produits laitiers (ex. normes de composition), soient non seulement maintenues, mais qu'elles soient respectées. Maintien et protection de la gestion de l'offre - Représentations auprès du gouvernement du Canada afin que l'Agence canadienne d'inspection des aliments et l'Agence des services frontaliers du Canada soient doter des ressources et formation nécessaires pour appliquer adéquatement les normes de production circonscrites dans les règlements (ex. norme de composition des produits laitiers). Maintien et protection de la gestion de l'offre - Représentations auprès du Gouvernement du Canada afin qu'il protège et défende son droit souverain pour déterminer et administrer ses propres politiques nationales telles que celles ayant une incidence sur la gestion de l'offre, y compris l'attribution des contingents tarifaires dans le cadre du PTPGP et de l'ACEUM. Maintien et protection de la gestion de l'offre - Représentations afin que le gouvernement du Canada n'accorde aucun accès supplémentaire au marché laitier intérieur dans un accord commercial permanent avec le Royaume-Uni ou dans tout autre accord commercial, y compris le MERCOSUR, l'Alliance pacifique ou le PTPGP Maintien et protection de la gestion de l'offre - Représentations afin que le cadre législatif requis pour une application uniforme de la politique laitière canadienne, soit mis en place promptement. Développement durable - Représentations auprès du gouvernement du Canada afin qu'il soutienne les investissements en recherche, transfert et innovation de manière à favoriser la mise en place d'initiatives structurantes en matière de développement durable permettant d'assurer la pérennité et la résilience des fermes laitières. Développement durable - Représentations auprès du gouvernement du Canada afin de développer conjointement, avec les instances provinciales, un programme soutenant les investissements requis qui permettront aux fermes laitières canadiennes de mettre en œuvre le Code de pratiques pour le soin et la manipulation des bovins laitiers. Code de conduite de l'industrie de l'épicerie - Représentations afin que les pratiques de l'industrie de l'épicerie soient encadrées par un code obligatoire, lequel permettra un partage équitable des marges bénéficiaires entre les épiciers, les transformateurs et les détaillants.

Développement durable - Représentations auprès du gouvernement du Canada afin qu'il assure la continuité du financement actuel dans le prochain cadre stratégique agricole. Normes de compositions - Représentations auprès du gouvernement du Canada afin que les lois, règlements et pratiques protégeant l'intégrité des produits laitiers (ex. normes de composition), soient non seulement maintenues, mais qu'elles soient respectées. Maintien et protection de la gestion de l'offre - Représentations auprès du gouvernement du Canada afin que l'Agence canadienne d'inspection des aliments et l'Agence des services frontaliers du Canada soient doter des ressources et formation nécessaires pour appliquer adéquatement les normes de production circonscrites dans les règlements (ex. norme de composition des produits laitiers). Maintien et protection de la gestion de l'offre - Représentations auprès du Gouvernement du Canada afin qu'il protège et défende son droit souverain pour déterminer et administrer ses propres politiques nationales telles que celles ayant une incidence sur la gestion de l'offre, y compris l'attribution des contingents tarifaires dans le cadre du PTPGP et de l'ACEUM. Maintien et protection de la gestion de l'offre - Représentations afin que le gouvernement du Canada n'accorde aucun accès supplémentaires au marché laitier intérieur dans un accord commercial permanent avec le Royaume-Uni ou dans tout autre accord commercial, y compris le MERCOSUR, l'Alliance pacifique ou le PTPGP Maintien et protection de la gestion de l'offre - Représentations afin que le cadre législatif requis pour une application uniforme de la politique laitière canadienne, soit mis en place promptement. Développement durable - Représentations auprès du gouvernement du Canada afin qu'il soutienne les investissements en recherche, transfert et innovation de manière à favoriser la mise en place d'initiatives structurantes en matière de développement durable permettant d'assurer la pérennité et la résilience des fermes laitières. Développement durable - Représentations auprès du gouvernement du Canada afin de développer conjointement, avec les instances provinciales, un programme soutenant les investissements requis qui permettront aux fermes laitières canadiennes de mettre en œuvre le Code de pratiques pour le soin et la manipulation des bovins laitiers. Code de conduite de l'industrie de l'épicerie - Représentations afin que les pratiques de l'industrie de l'épicerie soient encadrées par un code obligatoire, lequel permettra un partage équitable des marges bénéficiaires entre les épiciers, les transformateurs et les détaillants.

Valorisation des solides non gras du lait - Représentations auprès du gouvernement du Canada pour créer des programmes permettant d'augmenter les capacités de transformation des usines laitières, et de valoriser les solides non gras du lait domestiques. Normes de composition - Représentations auprès du gouvernement du Canada afin que les lois, règlements et pratiques protégeant l'intégrité des produits laitiers (ex. normes de composition), soient non seulement maintenues, mais qu'elles soient respectées. Maintien et protection de la gestion de l'offre - Représentations auprès du gouvernement du Canada afin que l'Agence canadienne d'inspection des aliments et l'Agence des services frontaliers du Canada soient doter des ressources et formation nécessaires pour appliquer adéquatement les normes de production circonscrites dans les règlements (ex. norme de composition des produits laitiers). Maintien et protection de la gestion de l'offre - Représentations auprès du Gouvernement du Canada afin qu'il protège et défende son droit souverain pour déterminer et administrer ses propres politiques nationales telles que celles ayant une incidence sur la gestion de l'offre, y compris l'attribution des contingents tarifaires dans le cadre du PTPGP et de l'ACEUM. Maintien et protection de la gestion de l'offre - Représentations auprès de la chambre des communes et du Sénat aux fins de l'adoption, dans les meilleurs délais, du projet de loi C-282, Loi modifiant la Loi sur le ministère des Affaires étrangères, du Commerce et du Développement (gestion de l’offre). Maintien et protection de la gestion de l'offre - Représentations afin que le gouvernement du Canada n'accorde aucun accès supplémentaire au marché laitier intérieur dans un accord commercial permanent avec le Royaume-Uni ou dans tout autre accord commercial, y compris le MERCOSUR, l'Alliance pacifique ou le PTPGP Maintien et protection de la gestion de l'offre - Représentations afin que le cadre législatif requis pour une application uniforme de la politique laitière canadienne, soit mis en place promptement. Étiquetage - Représentations afin que les produits laitiers nutritifs bénéficient d'une exemption dans le cadre de la réglementation relative à la stratégie de Santé Canada en matière de saine alimentation. Développement durable - Représentations auprès du gouvernement du Canada afin qu'il soutienne les investissements en recherche, transfert et innovation de manière à favoriser la mise en place d'initiatives structurantes en matière de développement durable permettant d'assurer la pérennité et la résilience des fermes laitières. Développement durable - Représentations auprès du gouvernement du Canada afin de développer conjointement, avec les instances provinciales, un programme soutenant les investissements requis qui permettront aux fermes laitières canadiennes de mettre en œuvre le Code de pratiques pour le soin et la manipulation des bovins laitiers. Code de conduite de l'industrie de l'épicerie - Représentations afin que les pratiques de l'industrie de l'épicerie soient encadrées par un code obligatoire, lequel permettra un partage équitable des marges bénéficiaires entre les épiciers, les transformateurs et les détaillants.

Développement durable - Représentations auprès du gouvernement du Canada afin qu'il assure la continuité du financement actuel dans le prochain cadre stratégique agricole. Normes de compositions - Représentations auprès du gouvernement du Canada afin que les lois, règlements et pratiques protégeant l'intégrité des produits laitiers (ex. normes de composition), soient non seulement maintenues, mais qu'elles soient respectées. Maintien et protection de la gestion de l'offre - Représentations auprès du gouvernement du Canada afin que l'Agence canadienne d'inspection des aliments et l'Agence des services frontaliers du Canada soient doter des ressources et formation nécessaires pour appliquer adéquatement les normes de production circonscrites dans les règlements (ex. norme de composition des produits laitiers). Maintien et protection de la gestion de l'offre - Représentations auprès du Gouvernement du Canada afin qu'il protège et défende son droit souverain pour déterminer et administrer ses propres politiques nationales telles que celles ayant une incidence sur la gestion de l'offre, y compris l'attribution des contingents tarifaires dans le cadre du PTPGP et de l'ACEUM. Maintien et protection de la gestion de l'offre - Représentations afin que le gouvernement du Canada n'accorde aucun accès supplémentaire au marché laitier intérieur dans un accord commercial permanent avec le Royaume-Uni ou dans tout autre accord commercial, y compris le MERCOSUR, l'Alliance pacifique ou le PTPGP Maintien et protection de la gestion de l'offre - Représentations afin que le cadre législatif requis pour une application uniforme de la politique laitière canadienne, soit mis en place promptement. Développement durable - Représentations auprès du gouvernement du Canada afin qu'il soutienne les investissements en recherche, transfert et innovation de manière à favoriser la mise en place d'initiatives structurantes en matière de développement durable permettant d'assurer la pérennité et la résilience des fermes laitières. Développement durable - Représentations auprès du gouvernement du Canada afin de développer conjointement, avec les instances provinciales, un programme soutenant les investissements requis qui permettront aux fermes laitières canadiennes de mettre en œuvre le Code de pratiques pour le soin et la manipulation des bovins laitiers. Code de conduite de l'industrie de l'épicerie - Représentations afin que les pratiques de l'industrie de l'épicerie soient encadrées par un code obligatoire, lequel permettra un partage équitable des marges bénéficiaires entre les épiciers, les transformateurs et les détaillants.

Maintien et protection de la gestion de l'offre - Représentations afin que le gouvernement du Canada n'accorde aucun accès supplémentaire au marché laitier intérieur dans un accord commercial permanent avec le Royaume-Uni ou dans tout autre accord commercial, y compris le MERCOSUR, l'Alliance pacifique ou le PTPGP Développement durable - Représentations auprès du gouvernement du Canada afin de développer conjointement, avec les instances provinciales, un programme soutenant les investissements requis qui permettront aux fermes laitières canadiennes de mettre en œuvre le Code de pratiques pour le soin et la manipulation des bovins laitiers. Développement durable - Représentations auprès du gouvernement du Canada afin qu'il soutienne les investissements en recherche, transfert et innovation de manière à favoriser la mise en place d'initiatives structurantes en matière de développement durable permettant d'assurer la pérennité et la résilience des fermes laitières. Développement durable - Représentations auprès du gouvernement du Canada afin qu'il assure la continuité du financement actuel dans le prochain cadre stratégique agricole. Normes de composition - Représentations auprès du gouvernement du Canada afin que les lois, règlements et pratiques protégeant l'intégrité des produits laitiers (ex. normes de composition), soient non seulement maintenues, mais qu'elles soient respectées. Maintien et protection de la gestion de l'offre - Représentations auprès du gouvernement du Canada afin que l'Agence canadienne d'inspection des aliments et l'Agence des services frontaliers du Canada soient doter des ressources et formation nécessaires pour appliquer adéquatement les normes de production circonscrites dans les règlements (ex. norme de composition des produits laitiers). Maintien et protection de la gestion de l'offre - Représentations auprès du Gouvernement du Canada afin qu'il protège et défende son droit souverain pour déterminer et administrer ses propres politiques nationales telles que celles ayant une incidence sur la gestion de l'offre, y compris l'attribution des contingents tarifaires dans le cadre du PTPGP et de l'ACEUM. Maintien et protection de la gestion de l'offre - Représentations afin que le cadre législatif requis pour une application uniforme de la politique laitière canadienne, soit mis en place promptement. Code de conduite de l'industrie de l'épicerie - Représentations afin que les pratiques de l'industrie de l'épicerie soient encadrées par un code obligatoire, lequel permettra un partage équitable des marges bénéficiaires entre les épiciers, les transformateurs et les détaillants.

Representations regarding Canadian and international defence procurement. The protection and promotion of Canada's access to global markets. Tax regime for large corporations under Part VI.1 (Tax on Corporations Paying Dividends on Taxable Preferred Shares) of the Income Tax Act. Spectrum Utilization Policies and Radio System Policies affecting frequency bands Bombardier operates in or in equipment built by Bombardier. Representations regarding the draft Select Luxury Items Tax Act and its impact on business aircraft manufacturers Obtain support from Canada to enable Export Development Canada (EDC) to provide customer financing of aircraft. Obtain financial support from Industry Canada under the Strategic Aerospace and Defence Initiative for research and development. Obtain financial support from Canada with respect to the development of aerospace technology. Management of ongoing projects entered into under the Technology Partnership Canada Program with respect to research and development initiatives. Expansion of various air services agreements under Canada's Blue Sky Policy Establish appropriate regulations for export permits and controlled goods. Enhance Research and Development tax incentives under the Income Tax Act, including Investment Tax Credit (ITC) Economic and Trade Agreements with respect to equal market access to other countries. Define appropriate level for aircraft certification at Transport Canada. Deductibility of interest payable to controlled foreign affiliates under the article 18.4 of the Income Tax Act. Collaboration with National Research Council (NRC) with respect to various research and development initiatives Changes to the civil aviation regulations with respect to private operators. Canada’s participation in the Organisation for Economic Co-Operation Development consensus financing guidelines pertaining to sales financing framework. Canada's support of the development of the aerospace industry. Canada's support of the development of a skilled workforce. Canada's participation in a potential pluri-lateral discussion around WTO on aerospace and ways to strengthen them.

Ensuring a fair and open competition in defence procurements Contract with the Department of National Defence for Canada's Multi-Mission Aircraft (CMMA)

Discussing the development and implementation of measures to eliminate forced labour in supply chains. Discussing aerospace industry skilled labour requirements, including government immigration and employment support programs. Strategic Response Fund (SRF) – this program administered by ISED Canada co-invests with Canadian aerospace companies in funding their Research & Development (R&D) projects. AIAC advocates to ensure that the program’s mandate, funding level, and investment terms and conditions align to the R&D financing needs of Canadian aerospace companies and that they are equivalent to what other countries provide their aerospace companies. Strategic Response Fund (SRF) - proposal to support the development of an ecosystem in Canada by providing an environment for the pursuit of collaborative projects. Industrial and Technological Benefits (ITB) Policy – AIAC advocates to the government for a policy framework and eligibility rules that ensure high quality industrial benefits are placed into Canada by the primes. Discussing regional development in the province of British Columbia. Discussing the aerospace industry perspective on international trade negotiations and agreements to ensure their effectiveness. Discussing Canadian export controls and trade measures, including the Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement, to provide the industry’s perspective and ensure their effectiveness. Discussing how Transport Canada can improve its resources and governance structure for civil aviation, including improvements to certification processes and alignment with bilateral partners. Communications regarding the implementation of the Defence Industrial Strategy, including related policies, programs, regulations and legislation which support production capacity of the aerospace industry in Canada, increase supports for export opportunities and development of international markets. Ensuring the Defence Industrial Strategy implementation, including related policies, programs, regulations and legislation supports the growth of the aerospace industry in Canada. Advocate on current or future environmental, legislation, policy or regulations of potential impact. The Aeronautics Act and Canadian Aviation Regulations (CARs) - AIAC advocates for internationally harmonized implementation of regulations to get the highest practical level of safety and to keep Canadian industry economically competitive. Taxation Policy – AIAC advocates for a taxation policy regime that strengthens Canada as a place for new aerospace investment and for growing existing aerospace businesses. e.g. lowering of corporate taxation rates, allowing for greater and accelerated write-up of the purchase of new capital and equipment. Scientific Research & Experimental Development (SRED) Tax Credit – this program administered by Revenue Canada provides a tax credit to companies in proportion to their investments in Research & Development. AIAC advocates for eligibility rules and terms and conditions that meet the needs of Canadian aerospace companies regardless of their public or private ownership. Safety Management System (SMS) - The development of an internationally-recognized SMS Standard consistent with Annex 19. Obtain support from relevant government departments in dealing with the European Union Emissions Trading Scheme to ensure fairness to Canadian companies. Export Financing – Export Development Canada provides financing assistance to foreign buyers of Canadian products and systems. AIAC advocates for adequate financing support of aerospace exports and that the program's terms and conditions are aligned to market circumstances as well as keeping Canada's industry competitive internationally. Enhancement and growth of the Canadian Aviation Maintenance Council to cover all aviation human resource issues with particular focus on aerospace manufacturing, human resource issues; to include possible funding and activities Employment Insurance Policy – administered by Emp

Advocating for the creation an independent Ombudsperson for the international extractive-sector in Canada. Introducing mechanisms to ensure government support to Canadian mining, oil and gas companies overseas is conditioned on their respect of international human rights and environmental standards, including the right of indigenous peoples to free prior and informed consent. Introducing regulatory mechanisms in Canada, such as mandatory corporate accountability standards, to ensure respect of human rights by Canadian extractive companies in overseas operations. Introducing reforms to facilitate access to Canadian courts by foreign plaintiffs alleging serious harm associated with Canadian companies operating overseas. Discussing with public officer holders to ensure the application of the United Nation’s Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights and fulfillment of Canada's international human rights obligations.

Introducing regulatory mechanisms in Canada, such as mandatory corporate accountability standards, to ensure respect of human rights by Canadian extractive companies in overseas operations. Introducing reforms to facilitate access to Canadian courts by foreign plaintiffs alleging serious harm associated with Canadian mining companies operating overseas. Introducing mechanisms to ensure government support to Canadian mining, oil and gas companies overseas is conditioned on their respect of international human rights and environmental standards, including the right of indigenous peoples to free prior and informed consent. Discussing with public officer holders to ensure the application of the United Nation’s Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights and fulfillment of Canada's international human rights obligations. Advocating for the creation an independent Ombudsperson for the international extractive-sector in Canada.

Representations to inform the government of opportunities for new aluminum production technologies that could be developed in Canada through the Strategic Innovation Fund. Meetings with the federal government on the various trade agreements (North American Free Trade Agreement, Canada-China bilateral trade)

Discussions on measures to support the competitiveness of the Canadian aluminum industry in the current trade climate. Propose changes to the Clean Technology Investment Tax Credit to support green transition projects in the manufacturing sector. Promouvoir le développement de nouvelles technologies de production d'aluminium au Canada. Discussion on the design of potential future carbon border adjustment mechanism in Canada. Discussion on CUSMA implementation and impacts of trade barriers (ie 232 tariffs) for market access to the US of Canadian aluminum Démarche avec le Fonds Stratégique pour l’Innovation concernant le projet de technologie avancée de fusion d’aluminium. Demande de financement pour le développement de nouvelles technologies de production d'aluminium au Canada. Sources de financement à déterminer.

Discussions on measures to support the competitiveness of the Canadian aluminum industry in the current trade climate. Representations to inform the government of opportunities for new aluminum production technologies that could be developed in Canada through the Strategic Innovation Fund. Meetings with the federal government on the various trade agreements (North American Free Trade Agreement, Canada-China bilateral trade)

Work with law makers to update chapter 16 of the North American Free Trade Agreement which deals with the barriers currently facing workers form working in each country. Work with law makers to protect shared ecosystems between Canada and the United States including acid rain, air quality, joint watershed and water way management, and sustainable development of resources. Work with lawmakers to institutionalize cross-border programs like the Regulatory Cooperation Council and the Beyond Border Initiative. Work with law makers to have mutual recognition of skills certifications between Canada and the United States. Work with law makers to harmonize regulations between Canada and the United States to create a more business friendly environment that encourages cross country cooperation. Work with law makers to encourage that Canadians can be appointed to US technical advisory groups as well as Americans being appointed to Canadian technical advisory groups. Creation of a North American Standards Strategy based on the international principles of standardization as endorsed by the World Trade Organization. Creation of a bilateral, government-sanctioned border committee to identify ways make cross border commerce more efficient from a public and private point of view.

Encourage government to bolster regulatory cooperation and alignment through streamlining and modernizing framework and reducing duplicative red tape; promoting harmonization between Canada and the United States to facilitate cross border trade. Advocate for interoperability with regards to artificial intelligence and cyber between Canada, the United States, and other allies. Promote the usage of responsible AI in business and competitive advantage and support SMEs in undertaking secure digitization. Advocate for bilateral energy security, including advocating for effective permitting, cross border partnerships, and effective incentives Promote collaboration between Canada and the United States on joint security. Encourage cross border industrial strategy that facilitates mutual defence and ensure industry collaboration. Work with lawmakers to institutionalize cross-border programs like the Regulatory Cooperation Council and the Beyond Border Initiative. Creation of a North American Standards Strategy based on the international principles of standardization as endorsed by the World Trade Organization. Creation of a bilateral, government-sanctioned border committee to identify ways make cross border commerce more efficient from a public and private point of view. Working with policymakers on keeping trade flowing between Canada and the United States, and working to remove barriers such as tariffs Work with Government on trade polices focused on securing critical mineral supply chains Work with Government officials to focus on CUSMA/USMCA review to modernize our border crossings and help support labor mobility, create more regulatory cohesion and mutual recognition, as well as strengthen energy security. Work with law makers to protect shared ecosystems between Canada and the United States including acid rain, air quality, joint watershed and water way management, and sustainable development of resources. Work with law makers to have mutual recognition of skills certifications between Canada and the United States. Work with law makers to harmonize regulations between Canada and the United States to create a more business friendly environment that encourages cross country cooperation.

Policy and regulatory improvements aimed at supporting research & development, innovation, decarbonization, productivity, and expansion of mining activities within the mining sector under various Government programs and frameworks. Trade Canadian trade relations with respect to implementation of Comprehensive Economic Trade Agreement (CETA) between Canada and the EU, CUSMA, Indo-Pacific strategy, Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) negotiations between Canada and Indonesia Pursuing opportunities for partnership under the Strategic Innovation Fund and other programs to promote innovation to meet Canada's climate change commitments Export Reporting: Export Reporting requirements of Canadian Nuclear Safety Commissions, Canadian Border Services Agency and Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade with respect to the shipment of Nickel Powder Environmental Impact Asessment: Long Harbour Commercial Processing Plant in Newfoundland Eligibility criteria for activities related to mining under the federal clean technology manufacturing investment tax credit regime contained in the Budget Implementation Act, 2024. Canadian Environmental Protection Act: Regulatory Framework for regulating greenhouse gas emissions by Large Final Emitters; and air pollutants

Federal funding programs aimed at supporting research & development, innovation, decarbonization within the mining sector and low carbon initiatives under the Strategic Innovation Fund.

Federal funding programs, investment tax credits, policy and regulatory improvements aimed at supporting research & development, innovation, decarbonization, productivity, and expansion of mining activities within the mining sector under various Government programs and frameworks.

Trade Policy -- Special Import Measures Act (SIMA) and Possible new policies or regulations, and international negotiations, affecting Canada's international trade regime and consequences for the steel industry. Fiscal, program, policies, and other measures important to the Canadian manufacturing sector's international competitiveness, trade policies, innovation, including investment support for the steel sector. Federal Budgets as they relate to the steel sector, including measures associated with economic development, industrial competitiveness, innovation, and improving the climate for investment, including tax incentives. Climate change and air pollutant policies and regulations, particularly the development of government regulations pursuant to the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, in relation to climate change/greenhouse gas emissions and air pollutant regulations for industrial sectors. Regulations regarding the management and shipment of waste materials, including the transportation of dangerous goods. Programs and/or fiscal measures to support industrial workforce skills developmant

Trade Policy - Possible new policies or regulations, and international negotiations, affecting Canada's international trade regime and consequences for the steel industry. Special Import Measures Act (SIMA) - procedures and information on administration of the SIMA in respect of the application of trade remedy measures available to Canadian producers; implementation and procedures for the Administrative Tribunals Support Services Canada agency; Canadian International Trade Tribunal advisory committee and similar entities Regulations regarding the management and shipment of waste materials. Programs and/or fiscal measures to support industrial workforce skills development Policies and programs of the federal government that are significant to the business operating and investment climate facing Canadian manufacturers in general and the steel industry in particular. This includes spending, legislative, or regulatory proposals, and legislation respecting the filing and disclosure of business information. North American Steel Trade Committee - Government policies and programs in relation to international steel trade and measures to improve the competitiveness of the domestic steel industry, principally Canada's trade rules under the World Trade Organization and the NAFTA. Implementation of new temporary entry requirements for business visitors to Canada. Fiscal, program and other measures important to the Canadian manufacturing sector's international competitiveness and innovation Federal Budgets as they relate to infrastructure, including measures associated with economic stimulus spending as well as ongoing infrastructure spending programs. Economic and Fiscal Policy - Corporate tax provisions in support of Canadian industrial competitiveness, particularly those that are important to improving the climate for investment in Canadian manufacturing, innovation, and workforce development. Economic and business conditions affecting the steel industry globally as well as in Canada, including monetary and fiscal policies. Climate change and air pollutant policies and regulations, particularly the development of government regulations pursuant to the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, in relation to climate change/greenhouse gas emissions and air pollutant regulations for industrial sectors. Regulations regarding the management and shipment of waste materials.

Advocacy to design and fund a summer food program in Canada Updating Canadian regulations for flooding, wildfires and more including insurance for natural disasters Truth and Reconciliation Commission's Call to Action 66, with respect to equitable funding and implementation. The renewal of the Canada Water Act legislation, including the practice of co-governance and co-creation with Indigenous Governments The prioritization of British Columbia River Basins for investments through the Freshwater Action Plan The need for the Federal government to invest $1Billion in the Freshwater Action Plan Seeking strengthening of fish habitat protections and implementation of the Wild Salmon Policy and Pacific Salmon Strategy Initiative (PSSI). Regulatory development for the implementation of the modernized Fisheries Act, including the creation of Ecologically Significant Areas and rebuilding plans Regulation of genetically engineered organisms including regulatory guidance on novel foods and which plants are subject to Part 5 of the Seeds Regulations. Policies relating to the use of genetically engineered organisms in food and agriculture, in particular environment health and human safety, and public transparency. Increased support for expanding birthwork (e.g., midwifery, doula, and abortion) services in the Northwest Territories Discussing government decisions around the release of the Athabasca oil sands tailing ponds into the Athabasca River (Alberta, Northwest Territories and Federal governments) Discussing financial investment by the federal government through economic stimulus in watershed projects in British Columbia and beyond as opportunity for economic recovery and employment generation. Discussing engaging pension fund beneficiaries and supporting pension fund managers to be a part of the transition to a low-carbon economy to achieve the inextricably linked goals of pension wealth and planet health. Sharing research and discussing new laws and programs that various states and governments have been passing related to this area. Creating guidelines/adaptation strategies/resilience strategies for wildfires, droughts, flooding and climate-related disasters Advocating for Canada-USA international waters relationships and problem-solving, notably in BC, Alberta and the Great Lakes regions. Advocating establishment of a Canada Water Agency before 2023, and working with government to create a successful, meaningful Agency both at its headquarters in Winnipeg and other branches (Montreal, Burlington) Advocacy for a Federal government investment in the BC Watershed Security Fund. Advance robust policy and law reform to end Canada’s public finance for the fossil fuel sector, including by providing analysis on, the Export Development Act, Bill S-243 (An Act to enact the Climate-Aligned Finance Act and to make related amendments to other Acts), the Guidelines for Canada’s International Support for the Clean Energy Transition, and the Inefficient Fossil Fuel Subsidies: Government of Canada Guidelines. Advance robust policy and law reform to address human rights and environmental abuse in Canadian business activity abroad, including by providing analysis on, the Fighting Against Forced Labour and Child Labour in Supply Chains Act, the Customs Tariff, Bill C-262 (An Act respecting the corporate responsibility to prevent, address and remedy adverse impacts on human rights occurring in relation to business activities conducted abroad), Bill C-263 (An Act to establish the Office of the Commissioner for Responsible Business Conduct Abroad and to make consequential amendments to other Acts), and the Responsible Business Conduct Abroad strategy (2022-2027).

Advocacy for the use of re-mining as part of the Canadian Critical Minerals Strategy. Advocacy for Federal Investments in BC Freshwater and Watershed Security projects to Grow the Watershed workforce. Advocacy for the transition to Heat Pumps in Low-Rise Multi-Unit Residential Properties (MURBs). Advocacy to design and fund a summer food program in Canada. Updating Canadian regulations for flooding, wildfires and more including insurance for natural disasters Truth and Reconciliation Commission's Call to Action 66, with respect to equitable funding and implementation. The renewal of the Canada Water Act legislation, including the practice of co-governance and co-creation with Indigenous Governments The prioritization of British Columbia River Basins for investments through the Freshwater Action Plan The need for the Federal government to invest $1Billion in the Freshwater Action Plan Seeking strengthening of fish habitat protections and implementation of the Wild Salmon Policy and Pacific Salmon Strategy Initiative (PSSI). Regulatory development for the implementation of the modernized Fisheries Act, including the creation of Ecologically Significant Areas and rebuilding plans Regulation of genetically engineered organisms including regulatory guidance on novel foods and which plants are subject to Part 5 of the Seeds Regulations. Policies relating to the use of genetically engineered organisms in food and agriculture, in particular environment health and human safety, and public transparency. Increased support for expanding birthwork (e.g., midwifery, doula, and abortion) services in the Northwest Territories Discussing government decisions around the release of the Athabasca oil sands tailing ponds into the Athabasca River (Alberta, Northwest Territories and Federal governments) Discussing financial investment by the federal government through economic stimulus in watershed projects in British Columbia and beyond as opportunity for economic recovery and employment generation. Discussing engaging pension fund beneficiaries and supporting pension fund managers to be a part of the transition to a low-carbon economy to achieve the inextricably linked goals of pension wealth and planet health. Sharing research and discussing new laws and programs that various states and governments have been passing related to this area. Creating guidelines/adaptation strategies/resilience strategies for wildfires, droughts, flooding and climate-related disasters Advocating for Canada-USA international waters relationships and problem-solving, notably in BC, Alberta and the Great Lakes regions. Advocating establishment of a Canada Water Agency before 2023, and working with government to create a successful, meaningful Agency both at its headquarters in Winnipeg and other branches (Montreal, Burlington) Advocacy for a Federal government investment in the BC Watershed Security Fund. Advance robust policy and law reform to end Canada’s public finance for the fossil fuel sector, including by providing analysis on, the Export Development Act, Bill S-243 (An Act to enact the Climate-Aligned Finance Act and to make related amendments to other Acts), the Guidelines for Canada’s International Support for the Clean Energy Transition, and the Inefficient Fossil Fuel Subsidies: Government of Canada Guidelines. Advance robust policy and law reform to address human rights and environmental abuse in Canadian business activity abroad, including by providing analysis on, the Fighting Against Forced Labour and Child Labour in Supply Chains Act, the Customs Tariff, Bill C-262 (An Act respecting the corporate responsibility to prevent, address and remedy adverse impacts on human rights occurring in relation to business activities conducted abroad), Bill C-263 (An Act to establish the Office of the Commissioner for Responsible Business Conduct Abroad and to make consequential amendments to other Acts), and the Responsible Business Conduct Abroad strategy (2022-2027).

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.