Stéphane Lauzon

Obtaining federal funding and program support to enable Digital Trust Canada to establish, coordinate and scale national demonstrators and infrastructure enabling capabilities that strengthen trusted digital infrastructure, data sovereignty and interoperability across the economy, public services and critical infrastructure sectors. This includes enablement of GAIA-X Hub Canada as a national coordination and ecosystem alignment function supporting Canada’s participation in global trusted data and interoperability frameworks. Activities include convening industry and public sector stakeholders, accelerating implementation readiness through pilot deployments and testing environments, and building shared capacity for dual purpose digital capabilities and future adoption of emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence and data driven systems. Act as an independent, technology agnostic national advisor and neutral ecosystem convenor supporting governments in strengthening Canada’s federated and secure digital infrastructure across the economy, public services and critical infrastructure sectors. Activities focus on enabling secure and sovereign data sharing, trusted access and governance approaches that protect privacy, support resilience and reinforce trust. The organization contributes to coordination and scaling of demonstrators and infrastructure enabling functions that support adoption of emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence and digital credential ecosystems, while advancing interoperability across standards and enabling Canada’s participation in international trusted data infrastructure frameworks, including GAIA-X Hub Canada.

Obtaining recurring core operational funding for the Laboratory, shared among Federal - Provincial - Territorial (FPT) government jurisdictions, for a yearly total of at least 3M per year starting in fiscal year 2024-25. Act as a national strategic advisor to all Federal, Provincial and Territorial jurisdictions in relation to strenghtening cybersecurity with safe and seamless digital credentials, ultimately de-risking, right-scoping and accelerating the implementation and coordination of all government digital credentials and identity programs and projects.

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.

Work with the Government of Canada on international engagements as it relates to the digital economy and Internet connectivity. Work with government to promote and support Canada's digital economy, specifically in regards to advancing rural broadband. Work with Government of Canada to promote and support Canada's space economy Providing input to discussions or proceedings regarding support for expansion of broadband service to rural areas. Providing industry input to the Government on the Canadian Space Agency regarding the future of the Agency. Provide input to Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada regarding spectrum and orbital slot allocation procedures, as well as spectrum fees. Engage with the Strategic Innovation Fund regarding communication technologies. Engage with the government of Canada on funding programs aimed at advancing the deployment of rural broadband Engage with the government of Canada on federal funding programs aimed at supporting communication technologies. Engage in discussions with the Government of Canada on the creation of a National Space Council Encourage the Government of Canada to fulfill unique communications, scientific or military requirements through new satellite programs Discussions with the Government of Canada on immigration as it relates to attracting and retaining a highly skilled workforce Changes to the regulatory fees charged by government for spectrum and orbital slots

Hydrogen, Heavy-Duty freight, transportation, emissions reduction. Goals: Create a dedicated hydrogen freight infrastructure funding stream. Strengthen clean hydrogen tax incentives for transportation with clear eligibility for heavy-duty transportation, refuelling infrastructure, and downstream hydrogen applications. Close the early commercialization gap to improve the financial viability of early hydrogen freight projects and accelerate market adoption. Streamline approvals and regulatory alignment for hydrogen freight deployment Developing regulatory and fiscal framework for enable ammonia exports of Canada's West Coast to overseas markets. Advocacy also includes infrastucture investments to facilitate this emerging sector. Advocating for Investment Tax Credits or other incentives that help level the investment attraction playing field with competing jurisdictions around the world. Working with Transport Canada to explore means in which to improve rail reliability and safety to Canada's West Coast. Working with Global Affairs Canada (GAC - including Invest in Canada), Innovation, Science and Industry (ISI), Western Economic Diversification (WD), and Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) to jointly promote investment opportunities in Alberta's Industrial Heartland. Grant programs under the Innovation, Science and Industry Ministry that may apply to the petrochemical and hydrocarbon processing sector such as the Strategic Innovation Fund and Western Economic Diversification initiatives. Engaging with Natural Resources Canada, Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC), the Impact Assessment Agency of Canada (IAAC) and Canada Energy Regulator (CER) regarding Nova Gas Transmission Ltd. (NGTL) expansion regulatory timelines. Encouraging regulatory, policy, program, or financial support for carbon capture, utilization, and storage (CCUS) infrastructure. Clean Fuel Standard guidelines and implementation.

Démarches réalisées auprès des décideurs publics pour présenter l’Association Pour la Santé Publique du Québec (ASPQ) et son expertise en santé durable et pour les sensibiliser aux solutions possibles afin que les réseaux de santé du Canada se dotent d’objectifs concrets en matière de carboneutralité.

Discussions related to airport governance, airport fees, service levels and the fiscal relationship between the federal government and the airport.

Seek increased funding for type 1 diabetes research Discussions and information sharing on improving regulatory pathways for cell and gene therapy Discussions and information sharing around: Procurement and tariffs impact Insulin production Stock piles To seek funding to expand the foundation's educational program to raise awarenes of type 1 diabetes and diabetes management in Canada. Ensuring Bill C-64, the National Pharmacare Act, meets the needs of Canadians living with type 1 diabetes by having adequate insulin and diabetes devices coverage, while respecting patient choice. Seek an increase funding for the Canadian Clinical Trial Network to find a cure for Type 1 Diabetes (T1D). Ongoing conversation with Health Minister's Office regarding JDRF-CIHR Partnership to Defeat Diabetes renewal funding. Meeting with Juvenile Diabetes Caucus Co-Chairs to discuss strategies and tactics to move JDRF Canada Pre-Budget Submission priorities forward including additional funding for research towards a cure for type 1 diabetes Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) and the Strategy for Patient-Orientated Research (SPOR) Discussions with CIHR and SPOR Network about collaboration towards the creation of a type 1 diabètes registry

CFIB supports the principle behind the Canada Jobs Grant but encourages flexibility in its implementation and consideration of small and medium-size enterprises (SMEs)' needs. For example, introducing a permanent refundable tax credits for co-op and internship hires and reducing red tape from programs like Canada Summer Jobs to make it easier for small businesses to continue hiring youth. Advocating on behalf of small and medium-sized businesses to facilitate trade between Canada and other countries (CAN-US tariffs, the Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement, Chinese tariffs). Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) shares its suggestions for Budget 2026 focusing on: reducing the small business tax rate from 9% to 6% and increasing the small business deduction (SBD) threshold to $700,000 and index it to inflation going forward. Canada is experiencing an “entrepreneurial drought”: a sustained period where business closures consistently outpace new business starts, leading to a shrinking entrepreneurial base and declining confidence in entrepreneurship. CFIB recommends that reversing this trend should be treated as a national economic priority. Sharing small businesses' views on Labour Code changes, impact on small businesses and the need to ensure the fluidity of the supply chain. Sharing survey results on improving CFIA customer service to encourage the review of their operations to better meet the needs of small and medium-size enterprises (SMEs) - reducing red tape and facilitating food mobility within Canada. Sharing data information and recommendations related to the state of small and medium-size enterprises (SMEs) overall and for specific sectors which could also include provincial data. Promoting reforms to the Competition Act that will ensure small businesses have an equitable opportunity to compete in today’s economy, especially as small and medium-size enterprises (SMEs) have noted an increase in large corporate giants within Canada. Shipping costs pose a significant barrier for small business, as such we continue to advocate for favourable shipping rates with carriers (including the cost of shipping along with better service levels and addressing the work stoppage at Canada Post). Presenting the views of small business owners based on our survey data to the Canada Revenue Agency to share ways of improving customer service interactions with small and medium-size enterprises (SMEs) and suggest ways to ease the tax burden on small business owners as well as increase accountability within the agency. CFIB continues to monitor the effects of the Consumer Product Safety Act on small and medium-size enterprises (SMEs) and other issues raised related to the mandate of Health Canada. We also continue to monitor customer service interactions between our members and Health Canada. Any issues are raised with officials. CFIB advocates for simplification to the federal procurement process on behalf of small and medium-size enterprises (SMEs). Lobbying to reduce Red Tape by focusing on removing interprovincial trade barriers, facilitating labour mobility and improving government customer service. This includes providing input for the consultations on the Annual Regulatory Modernization Bill. Goods and Services Tax/ Harmonized Sales Tax Administration with regards to Transitional Rules, Out of Province Sales Rules, Point-of-Sale Rebate, and fillings. Retirement Income Policies, and proposed Canada Pension Plan increases. CFIB is against mandatory increases in Canada Pension Plan, and has provided alternative approaches. CFIB has also shared recommendations to reduce disincentives to work for older workers. Presenting the views of small business owners on infrastructure spending through member survey results, mandate votes and other CFIB research. Offering funding solutions and alternatives to government proposals on transit and infrastructure expansion. Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA)

Politiques et réglementations en matière de large bande, y compris les politiques et réglementations relatives au déploiement de la large bande en milieu rural, à la mesure des performances de l'internet, à la dynamique concurrentielle de la large bande, à la disponibilité de l'accès à l'internet en gros et à la disponibilité de l'internet à un prix abordable Démarches visant l’adoption d’une orientation gouvernementale à soutenir l’industrie radiophonique canadienne locale, notamment par des crédits d’impôt, programmes et/ou par un soutien financier, cela dans le but de préserver la qualité de l’information locale pour la population

Implementation of S-5 An Act to Amend the Canadian Environmental Protection Act and other Acts. Respecting proposed changes to the assessment and management of Chemicals and Products; the Right to a Healthy Environment; the protection of Vulnerable Populations; the creation of a 'Watch List' for chemical substances; and the protection of confidential business information. Transportation Concern associated with rail transportation in Canada in particular rail car standards and liability. The development of Emergency Response Action Plans under the Transportation of Dangerous Goods Regulations. The risk assessment and potential risk management of zinc oxide and other zinc based substances Taxation and Finance Concern about the level of corporate taxation in Canada and the trend for higher corporate taxes. Registration of treated articles under the Pest Control Products Regulations promulgated under the Pest Control Products Act. Rail service review with respect to level of service, and load safe and security. Concern with the potential transfer of liability from carrier to shipper. Notice of intent to regulate air pollutants and greenhouse gases, pertaining to draft regulations for off-sets and credit for early action. International Trade Issues associated with cross border trade between Canada and the USA. This includes potential negotiations with the United States on the implementation of the Canada, US, Mexico Agreement (CUSMA) and other trade agreements including the Trans Pacific Partnership (TPP). Impact of the Clean Fuel Standard (CFS) on industrial operations in Canada. Concern with the impact on the availability of renewable natural gas as a result of the CFS being applied to gaseous fuels. Concern with the availability of offset credits for obligated parties and the impact of the cost of carbon. Federal government plan to set explicit targets for diverting plastic waste and eliminate the unnecessary use of single-use plastics in government operations. Federal government policy to leverage procurement practices to focus on sustainable plastic products Environment Concern with Climate Change and any impact on industry associated with a tax on Carbon or emission criteria. Questions with the release on the Federal governments carbon pricing and potential fuel surcharges Creation of Investment Tax Credits for Carbon Capture Utilization and Storage in Bill C-59 entitled - An Act to implement certain provisions of the fall economic statement tabled in Parliament on November 21, 2023 and certain provisions of the budget tabled in Parliament on March 28, 2023 Consideration of an application for funding under the Net-Zero Accelerator Fund which is administered as part of the Strategic Innovation Fund Concern with capital cost allowance credits, and creation of value-added natural resource manufacturing strategy. Looking at the classes of industry that qualify for capital cost allowance credits. Looking at moving to a 100% Accelerated Capital Cost Allowance in line with the US.