Tasha Hanes

Policy development activities and outreach to Government of Canada representatives related to Global Container Terminals’ current operations, future corporate development plans and matters impacting the Canadian marine transportation sector.

Promotion de l'avancement de la cybersécurité dans les transports publiques. Advocating for the rail sector in relation to changes to clean technology investment tax credit. Recherche de financement via le programme de fonds stratégiques pour l'innovation (FSI) afin d'offrir des solutions ferroviaires innovantes. Establishment or modification of appropriate regulations regarding trade. Research and Development funding for advanced manufacturing and developing mobility low to zero carbon technologies. Infrastructure projects related to transit systems, including rolling stocks and signalling. Establishment or modification of appropriate regulations regarding public transportation.

Seeking to liberalize air policy and bilateral air transportation agreements. Seeking to change border facilitation processes and policies. Seeking to amend security screening policies, regulations and resourcing. Seeking to amend proposed changes to airport policies. Advocate for the development of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) in Canada. Collaboration to support efforts to strengthen workforce development for continued economic growth and resilience. Collaboration to support efforts to diversify market opportunities through air connectivity. Seeking to enable opportunities for future infrastructure development. Seeking to amend existing airport lease agreements. Seeking to enable technology and innovative solutions to maximize efficiency and safe movement of goods and people. Seeking to amend and expand electronic travel authorization programs. Seeking to amend aviation policies and regulations to protect the current and future viability and accessibility of an airport. Canadian Aviation Regulations (CARs), associated standards, Advisory Circulas and Notice of Proposed Amendments with respect to Aerodromes, Airports and Heliports.

Seeking to liberalize air policy and bilateral air transportation agreements Seeking to enable technology and innovative solutions to maximize efficiency and safe movement of goods and people. Seeking to enable opportunities for future infrastructure development. Seeking to change border facilitation processes and policies Seeking to amend security screening policies, regulations and resourcing Seeking to amend proposed changes to airport policies Seeking to amend existing airport lease agreements. Seeking to amend aviation policies and regulations to protect the current and future viability and accessibility of an airport. Seeking to amend and expand electronic travel authorization programs. Collaboration to support efforts to strengthen workforce development for continued economic growth and resilience. Collaboration to support efforts to diversify market opportunities through air connectivity. Canadian Aviation Regulations (CARs), associated standards, Advisory Circulas and Notice of Proposed Amendments with respect to Aerodromes, Airports and Heliports. Advocate for the development of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) in Canada and the safe import of abroad.

Federal appointments to the boards of directors of Canadian Port Authorities and Crown corporations. Issues concerning railway safety, operations and investment. Regulatory and policy alignment between Canada, the U.S., and Mexico. Changes to, or pursuant to, the Canada Transportation Act, Railway Safety Act, or other acts impacting railway operations, including with respect to regulations, rules, and exemptions. International trade and tariff policies, including implications from related government support programs. Infrastructure funding and projects that support Canada’s supply chains, enable trade, and improve safety. Changes to, or government actions pursuant to, the Canada Labour Code respecting labour stability in Canadian supply chains or otherwise affecting federally regulated employees. Tax policies to improve the competitiveness of the Canadian economy and support trade diversification.

Engage the government about regulations under the Copyright Act relating to breach of notice obligations. Engage the government about changes to breach of notice obligations under the Copyright Act.

Seek to strengthen and accelerate transportation-focused government research investment by creating or adapting programs encouraging technology development for security, emissions reduction, and other rail technologies including for safety. Seek to develop infrastructure support program for shortline railways. Provide an essential link between federal regulators and RAC members, and work collaboratively with departments and agencies to provide government with input on the feasibility and impact of regulatory policies. Legislative changes pertaining to the Canada Transportation Act, Railway Safety Act, Transportation of Dangerous Goods Act, and other railway-related proposals, bills, or resolutions. Issues affecting railway safety, operations, and investments. Encourage trade-enabling, safety-related, and other railway funding support through existing and/or new programs or policies. Discussions related to passenger bill of rights. Discussions related to Enhanced Train Control. Discussions related to broadband communications for critical infrastructure operators. Critical infrastructure protection and cybersecurity. Canada-U.S. policy and regulatory alignment. Anti-replacement workers legislation and other labour matters affecting railways.

Economic, energy security, and climate action fiscal tax policies and programs with respect to the design and implementation of public investment programs to support capital investments, jobs, and competitive operation of non-fossil, low carbon, sustainable fuels production and use in Canada. International trade, with respect to agreements and policies to enable the import and export and reporting of non-fossil clean fuels, and fuel quality standards related to such fuels. Government procurement, with respect to general policies to procure and use non-fossil clean fuels across government fleets. Fuel tax, with respect to design and application of fuel excise taxes on transportation fuels. Canadian Environmental Protection Act, with respect to guidance and implementation of the new Clean Fuel Regulations.

Représentations afin de faire valoir les intérêts commerciaux de l'industrie canadienne de la production primaire d'aluminium dans le cadre des relations commerciales entre le Canada et les États-Unis, plus précisément afin que le gouvernement canadien prenne position auprès des autorités gouvernementales américaines afin que les sociétés canadiennes de production d’aluminium puissent maintenir l’exportation de leur production vers les États-Unis, incluant notamment en ce qui concerne la situation tarifaire. Représentations en appui au Conseil du Patronat du Québec, afin d'obtenir du gouvernement canadien un appui financier, en dehors du cadre d'un programme, afin de financer une initiative en ligne visant à diffuser une plateforme Web faisant la promotion des retombées positives d’accords commerciaux avec les États-Unis et le Mexique. Les sommes pourraient servir à payer des salaires pour réaliser le projet. Les programmes visés, la forme du soutien financier et les montants sont inconnus à ce jour. Participation à une table de concertation sectorielle d'Environnement et Changement climatique Canada au sujet du nouveau cadre réglementaire entourant les émissions de gaz à effet de serre à être introduit. Les représentations visent, aux fins de l’adoption des nouveaux règlements, l’adoption de critères spécifiques au secteur de l’aluminium pour les niveaux d’émissions et les activités visées. Les représentations visent également les mécanismes d’application et de suivi de la conformité pour ces règlements. Participation à une table de concertation sectorielle d'Environnement et Changement climatique Canada au sujet de l’adoption de nouvelles normes nationales de qualité de l’air ambiant à être introduites. Les représentations visent à ce que ces nouvelles normes tiennent compte des particularités du secteur de l’aluminium, incluant notamment celles ayant trait aux émissions de dioxyde de soufre. Participation à un comité de travail créé par Environnement et Changement climatique Canada concernant le nouveau système de gestion de la qualité de l'air à être introduit. Les représentations visent, aux fins des nouvelles ententes de performance environnementales, l'élaboration de normes quantitatives et qualitatives propres au secteur de l'aluminium, ainsi que l'élaboration d'un code de bonnes pratiques pour les particules fines qui tient comptes des particularités du secteur de l'aluminium.

Communicating with the Government of Canada about Bill C-8 (An Act respecting cyber security, amending the Telecommunications Act and making consequential amendments to other Acts). Communicating with the Government of Canada about Bill C-22 (An Act respecting lawful access) Communicating with the Government of Canada about Bill formerly known as C-27 (Digital Charter Implementation Act, 2022), more specifically the creation of the Artificial Intelligence and Data Act. Communicating with the Government of Canada about Bill C-2 (An Act respecting certain measures relating to the security of the border between Canada and the United States and respecting other related security measures). Work with government to promote and support Canada’s digital economy, including ensuring the availability of a high-skilled tech workforce. Seeking to influence policy direction related to cloud based services. Seeking government contract with multiple government departments and institutions with regards to Amazon Cloud based solutions and related support services.

Discussions with officials on the audit of CPA infrastructure. Discussions with officials with regards to cruise tourism. Seeking changes to the Canada Marine Act. Discussions with officials with regards to the Ports Canada Conference. Discussions with officials with regards to Canada and U.S. trade and Trump trade measures. Discussions with officials with regards to border security. Discussions with officials with regards to trade relations between Canada and the United States of America. Supply chain fluidity and the role of the National Supply Chain Office in supply chain challenges. The provision of border services by CBSA at sufficient levels to support new and existing trade. Meeting Canada's supply chain infrastructure deficit and how it will be financed and funded. Seeking funding from Transport and Finance. Influencing the National Supply Chain Strategy by submitting detailed recommendations. Seeking changes to the Marine Transportation Security Regulations (MTSR) to improve security capabilities of port authorities. Privacy and Access to Information: Ensuring a fair and competitive framework for ports as commercially viable entities. National Trade Corridors Fund: Seeking funding for port infrastructure needs, also seeking funding under NTCF or other programs for decarbonization and deferred maintenance of infrastructure. Impact assessments: seeking clarity and precision on timelines for reviews. Environment and Energy: promoting ports as an environmentally progressive transport hubs integral to global supply chains and regional economic development.