Sylvain Blais

Housing and modular construction -- opportunities, policies/programs or legislations to increase the use of steel in housing. Sustainability; emissions reduction; transition to greener economy - material neutral procurement policies - considerations for circular economy, reuse and reduce Free and Fair Trade through: - Federal government enforcement and support of the Canadian International Trade Tribunal (CITT) rulings for the benefit of Canadian companies and their employees - Increased penalties, boarder resources and enforcement to prevent trade circumvention - International and Canadian tariffs - CUSMA renegotiations Fair & Equitable Access for Canadian Companies to Canadian Infrastructure Construction Projects: - Minimum Canadian Content - Procurement Bid Balancing - Climate/carbon procurement - Procurement Reciprocity

Arranging meeting between an individual and a public office holders to introduce Future of Infrastructure Group and discuss collaborative ways to promote best practices around procurement policy and innovation, life-cycle thinking, infrastructure funding and community benefits.