Valerie Bradford

Increases to the International Assistance Envelope Allocations of the International Assistance Envelope Advocating spending priorities related to the dissemination of Canada's Official Development Assistance envelope to ensure that aid is targetted at initiatives that serve the world's poorest. Advocating for increased investment toward tuberculosis elimination, specifically through the creation of a national tuberculosis elimination strategy.

Temporary Foreign Worker Program - with respect to meeting the needs of Canada's emerging technology-based businesses. National Research Council Canada – Industrial Research Assistance Program – with respect to funding programs supporting small-medium and large sized (SMEs) enterprises Invest Canada - with respect to attracting foreign investors in digital media, information, communications and technology companies International Science and Technology Partnership Program – with respect to exchanging knowledge between Canadian companies and foreign countries Income Tax Act - Amendment to the Income Tax Act with respect to angel investors Global Opportunites for Associations - with respect to facilitating SME experience aboard FedDev Ontario - Regional Innovation Ecosystem Program – with respect to scaleup platform work Employment and Social Development Canada - Opportunities to fund skills and training programs in Waterloo Region Centre of Excellence in Research and Commercialization - with respect to bringing new technologies to market to create more companies, jobs and wealth in Canada. Building in Canada Fund - with respect to Two-way Go Train service linking Waterloo Region to the Greater Toronto Area

Discussions with government officials concerning carbon emissions from fertilizer as it relates to municipalities and efforts to reduce carbon emissions. Rail, Airports and Ports: Federal policies and programs with regard to access to national and international markets for trade, intra-city movement of people and goods and sustainability of small and rural communities. Municipal role in the G-7 & G-20, and trade negotiations with foreign countries surrounding tarrifs. Federal policies and programs with regard to improving accesses to affordable housing, reducing homelessness, increasing social infrastructure required for immigration and refugee settlement and integration support. Homelessness; Encampments; Affordable housing; Housing supply; Refugee and asylum seeker settlement; Housing Accelerator Fund; Reaching Home; Rapid Housing Initiative; Housing-enabling infrastructure; Federal policies and programs with regard to improving accesses to affordable housing, reducing homelessness, increasing social infrastructure required for immigration and refugee settlement and integration support. Homelessness; Encampments; redevelopment of public lands required to support communities that support the Canadian Armed Forces and its members. Affordable housing; Housing supply; Refugee and asylum seeker settlement; Housing Accelerator Fund; Rapid Housing Initiative; Housing-enabling infrastructure; Redevelopment of public lands; Emergency preparedness and security measures: Emergency preparedness policies and programs with regard to the cost and implementation of emergency equipment and first responder support; Disaster Mitigation and Adaptation Fund; Disaster Financial Assistance Arrangements (DFAA); Wildfire response; Flood mapping; Environmental and sustainable development policies and programs with regard to local climate change mitigation and adaptation; Disaster mitigation and adaptation; Capacity building for sustainable community planning; Greenhouse gas (GHG) reductions; Water management, watershed planning, wastewater, and stormwater policy; Urban forest management and stewardship; Brownfield redevelopment; National Adaptation Strategy; Greener Homes Grant; Green Building Strategy; Green Municipal Fund. Federal infrastructure program funding, including (but not limited to) Infrastructure Canada Canada Community Building Fund; Infrastructure programs and funding; Permanent Public Transit Fund; Canada Infrastructure Bank (CIB) financing; Investing in Canada infrastructure Plan; Universal Broadband; Rural, remote and northern infrastructure; Telecommunications and Technology: Telecommunications policies with regard to universal broadband access throughout Canadian communities, antenna tower and municipal rights-of-ways. Municipal-aboriginal relations issues: Federal policies and programs with regard to municipal-aboriginal relations, resources to meet the needs of the aboriginal population living in municipalities, municipal consultation and communication regarding land management and additions to reserve. Urban and Rural Indigenous Housing; Municipal-aboriginal relations International municipal development; Canadian foreign policy with regard to Global Affairs Canada (GAC) funded programs overseas in various countries. Support for farmer-centric policies and strategies that improve resiliency in the face of extreme weather, mitigate against rising costs and inflation, support food security, improve access to new markets while partnering to share the costs of reaching Canada's climate targets; Carbon emission-reduction targets related to fertilizer Guidelines for urban transit, intra and extra urban transit systems: Infrastructure and Transportation policy with regard to the development of guidelines, policy and dedicated funding for urban, intra and extra urban transit systems; Intercommunity bus; Aerodromes and airports; Intra and extra urban transit systems; Municipal/railway proximity issues; Trade corridors; Shipping routes an

Telecommunications and Technology: Telecommunications policies with regard to universal broadband access throughout Canadian communities, antenna tower and municipal rights-of-ways. Rural, remote and northern municipal issues: Federal policies and programs with regard to delivering infrastructure funding in rural, remote and northern communities, trade irritants effecting rural, remote and northern communities, the development and implementation of the northern strategy in the three territories and the development of a rural champion at the federal cabinet level. Rail, Airports and Ports: Federal policies and programs with regard to access to national and international markets for trade, intra-city movement of people and goods and sustainability of small and rural communities Municipal Finance and Intergovernmental Arrangements Revenue sharing with the federal and provincial governments: Federal policies and programs with regard to the payments in lieu of taxes (PILTs) system, intergovernmental partnerships, recognition of municipal governments contributions to economic growth, the fiscal imbalance between each order of governments revenues options and their responsibilities to provide services and programs to Canadians. Municipal Growth Framework. Municipal-aboriginal relations issues: Federal policies and programs with regard to municipal-aboriginal relations, resources to meet the needs of the aboriginal population living in municipalities, municipal consultation and communication regarding land management and additions to reserve. Urban and Rural Indigenous Housing; Municipal-aboriginal relations International municipal development; Canadian foreign policy with regard to Global Affairs Canada (GAC) funded programs overseas in various countries. Guidelines for urban transit, intra and extra urban transit systems: Infrastructure and Transportation policy with regard to the development of guidelines, policy and dedicated funding for urban, intra and extra urban transit systems; Intercommunity bus; Aerodromes and airports; Intra and extra urban transit systems; Municipal/railway proximity issues; Trade corridors; Shipping routes and sea ports; Federal policies and programs with regard to improving accesses to affordable housing, reducing homelessness, increasing social infrastructure required for immigration and refugee settlement and integration support. Homelessness; Encampments; Affordable housing; Housing supply; Refugee and asylum seeker settlement; Housing Accelerator Fund; Reaching Home; Rapid Housing Initiative; Housing-enabling infrastructure; Federal infrastructure program funding, including (but not limited to) infrastructure Canada Canada Community Building Fund; Infrastructure programs and funding; Permanent Public Transit Fund; Canada Infrastructure Bank (CIB) financing; Investing in Canada infrastructure Plan; Universal Broadband; Rural, remote and northern infrastructure; Environmental and sustainable development policies and programs with regard to local climate change mitigation and adaptation; Disaster mitigation and adaptation; Capacity building for sustainable community planning; Greenhouse gas (GHG) reductions; Water management, watershed planning, wastewater, and stormwater policy; Urban forest management and stewardship; Brownfield redevelopment; National Adaptation Strategy; Greener Homes Grant; Green Building Strategy; Green Municipal Fund. Emergency preparedness and security measures: Emergency preparedness policies and programs with regard to the cost and implementation of emergency equipment and first responder support; Disaster Mitigation and Adaptation Fund; Disaster Financial Assistance Arrangements (DFAA); Wildfire response; Flood mapping; Community safety and crime prevention. National/contract policing; Community-based mental health and substance use care; Opioids and harm reduction; Auto thefts; Crime prevention through social development; Community corrections; Federal and municipal roles a

Discussions with government officials concerning carbon emissions from fertilizer as it relates to municipalities and efforts to reduce carbon emissions. Rail, Airports and Ports: Federal policies and programs with regard to access to national and international markets for trade, intra-city movement of people and goods and sustainability of small and rural communities. Municipal role in the G-7 &G-20 and trade negotiations with foreign countries surrounding tarrifs. Support for farmer-centric policies and strategies that improve resiliency in the face of extreme weather, mitigate against rising costs and inflation, support food security, improve access to new markets while partnering to share the costs of reaching Canada's climate targets; Carbon emission-reduction targets related to fertilizer Federal policies and programs with regard to improving accesses to affordable housing, reducing homelessness, increasing social infrastructure required for immigration and refugee settlement and integration support. Homelessness; Encampments; redevelopment of public lands required to support communities that support the Canadian Armed Forces and its members. Affordable housing; Housing supply; Refugee and asylum seeker settlement; Housing Accelerator Fund; Rapid Housing Initiative; Housing-enabling infrastructure; Redevelopment of public lands; Environmental and sustainable development policies and programs with regard to local climate change mitigation and adaptation; Disaster mitigation and adaptation; Capacity building for sustainable community planning; Greenhouse gas (GHG) reductions; Water management, watershed planning, wastewater, and stormwater policy; Urban forest management and stewardship; Brownfield redevelopment; National Adaptation Strategy; Greener Homes Grant; Green Building Strategy; Green Municipal Fund. Community safety and crime prevention. National/contract policing; Community-based mental health and substance use care; Opioids and harm reduction; Auto thefts; Crime prevention through social development; Community corrections; Federal and municipal roles and responsibilities regarding policing duties and funding Telecommunications and Technology: Telecommunications policies with regard to universal broadband access throughout Canadian communities, antenna tower and municipal rights-of-ways. Rural, remote and northern municipal issues: Federal policies and programs with regard to delivering infrastructure funding in rural, remote and northern communities, trade irritants effecting rural, remote and northern communities, the development and implementation of the northern strategy in the three territories and the development of a rural champion at the federal cabinet level. Municipal Finance and Intergovernmental Arrangements Revenue sharing with the federal and provincial governments: Federal policies and programs with regard to the payments in lieu of taxes (PILTs) system, intergovernmental partnerships, recognition of municipal governments contributions to economic growth, the fiscal imbalance between each order of governments revenues options and their responsibilities to provide services and programs to Canadians. Municipal Growth Framework. Municipal-aboriginal relations issues: Federal policies and programs with regard to municipal-aboriginal relations, resources to meet the needs of the aboriginal population living in municipalities, municipal consultation and communication regarding land management and additions to reserve. Urban and Rural Indigenous Housing; Municipal-aboriginal relations International municipal development; Canadian foreign policy with regard to Global Affairs Canada (GAC) funded programs overseas in various countries Guidelines for urban transit, intra and extra urban transit systems: Infrastructure and Transportation policy with regard to the development of guidelines, policy and dedicated funding for urban, intra and extra urban transit systems; Intercommunity bus; Aerodromes and airport

Engaging federal officials on support for transmission infrastructure support for rural and remote communities in northern B.C. Discussions with government on the design of a potential emissions cap for the oil and gas sector Discussing carbon abatement pathways for the natural gas sector through the adoption new technologies

The development of economic and environmental policies for the production of natural gas as well as access to export markets. Innovation policies and clean technology funding initiatives that affect the upstream petroleum industry like CCUS Investment Tax Credit. Indigenous Constitutional and Treaty Rights in relation to consultation policy pertaining to resource management. Climate change policies and regulations and associated greenhouse gas emissions policies and pricing mechanisms that affect the upstream petroleum industry.

Discuss Defence Industrial Strategy emphasizes using Canadian resources such as steel, aluminum, critical minerals, and manufacturing to drive Canadian defence procurement. Vehicle Fuel Consumption Labelling with respect to harmonizing with the U.S. standard. Strategic Innovation Fund- application submitted to SIFwith respect to funding of projects. Passenger Automobile and Light Truck GHG Emission regulation with respect to consulting with government on an amendment to the regulation and to align with the United States. Ongoing National ZEV strategy discussions National ZEV sales mandate requirements for automotive sales in Canada. National ZEV charging infrastructure discussions National GHG emissions credit requirements for automotive sales in Canada. Motor Vehicle Safety Act and harmonizing safety regulations between Canada and US through Regulatory Cooperation Council Motor Vehicle Fuel Consumption Act with respect to its relevancy or redundancy. Labour Mobility discussions concerning the integration of the North American manufacturing footproint and impact with border delays Extension of Accelerated Capital Cost Allowance for investments in manufacturing machinery and equipment in the next budget. Extended Producer Responsibility initiatives affecting the auto industry Discussions regarding existing and updates to existing Canada Free Trade Agreements and the trade agenda with additional countries such as CUSMA, TPP, Japan, China, ASEAN, UK and the impacts on the auto industry. Discuss Federal Carbon Pricing - Output Based Pricing System (OBPS) for Canadian based facilities in relation to automotive production. Reduce economic rish and mitiage competitiveness factors, request carbon pricing be revenue neutral and reinvestment in energy efficiencies, product development and cost contaimination Courier Imports Remission Order for low de minimis threshold and seeking to increase the current value to match that of the United States. Chemical Management Plan Section 71 Notices, requirements to report specific substances - discussions to understand requirements and processes. PFAS regulations Stockholm Convention / POPRC address persistent organic pollutants, evaluate new substances for potential listing under the convention, affecting automotive materials Canada's Clean Air Regulatory Agenda (CARA) regarding Air Quality Management System with respect to compliance of our manufacturing facilities. Budget Implementation Act and changes being made to SR&ED tax credit with respect to the elimination of capital expenditures from the base for R&D tax credits.

Vehicle Fuel Consumption Labelling with respect to harmonizing with the U.S. standard. Strategic Innovation Fund- application submitted to SIFwith respect to funding of projects. Response to COVID-19 pandemic - programs and related policy initiatives and measures Passenger Automobile and Light Truck GHG Emission regulation with respect to consulting with government on an amendment to the regulation and to align with the United States. Ongoing National ZEV strategy discussions Motor Vehicle Safety Act and harmonizing safety regulations between Canada and US through Regulatory Cooperation Council Motor Vehicle Fuel Consumption Act with respect to its relevancy or redundancy. Labour Mobility discussions concerning the integration of the North American manufacturing footproint and impact with border delays Extension of Accelerated Capital Cost Allowance for investments in manufacturing machinery and equipment in the next budget. Extended Producer Responsibility initiatives affecting the auto industry Discussions regarding existing and updates to existing Canada Free Trade Agreements and the trade agenda with additional countries such as CUSMA, TPP, Japan, China, ASEAN, and the impacts on the auto industry. Discuss Federal Carbon Pricing - Output Based Pricing System (OBPS) for Canadian based facilities in relation to automotive production. Reduce economic rish and mitiage competitiveness factors, request carbon pricing be revenue neutral and reinvestment in energy efficiencies, product development and cost contaimination Customs Release Service Options for emply racks/containers, A49 elimination and Customs Self-Assessment Offshore Courier Imports Remission Order for low de minimis threshold and seeking to increase the current value to match that of the United States. Chemical Management Plan Canada's Clean Air Regulatory Agenda (CARA) regarding Air Quality Management System with respect to compliance of our manufacturing facilities. Budget Implementation Act and changes being made to SR&ED tax credit with respect to the elimination of capital expenditures from the base for R&D tax credits.

Vehicle Fuel Consumption Labelling with respect to harmonizing with the U.S. standard. Strategic Innovation Fund- application submitted to SIFwith respect to funding of projects. Response to COVID-19 pandemic - programs and related policy initiatives and measures Passenger Automobile and Light Truck GHG Emission regulation with respect to consulting with government on an amendment to the regulation and to align with the United States. Ongoing National ZEV strategy discussions Motor Vehicle Safety Act and harmonizing safety regulations between Canada and US through Regulatory Cooperation Council Motor Vehicle Fuel Consumption Act with respect to its relevancy or redundancy. Labour Mobility discussions concerning the integration of the North American manufacturing footproint and impact with border delays Extension of Accelerated Capital Cost Allowance for investments in manufacturing machinery and equipment in the next budget. Extended Producer Responsibility initiatives affecting the auto industry Discussions regarding existing and updates to existing Canada Free Trade Agreements and the trade agenda with additional countries such as CUSMA, TPP, Japan, China, ASEAN, UK and the impacts on the auto industry. Discuss Federal Carbon Pricing - Output Based Pricing System (OBPS) for Canadian based facilities in relation to automotive production. Reduce economic rish and mitiage competitiveness factors, request carbon pricing be revenue neutral and reinvestment in energy efficiencies, product development and cost contaimination Customs Release Service Options for emply racks/containers, A49 elimination and Customs Self-Assessment Offshore Courier Imports Remission Order for low de minimis threshold and seeking to increase the current value to match that of the United States. Chemical Management Plan Canada's Clean Air Regulatory Agenda (CARA) regarding Air Quality Management System with respect to compliance of our manufacturing facilities. Budget Implementation Act and changes being made to SR&ED tax credit with respect to the elimination of capital expenditures from the base for R&D tax credits.

The Bank Act as it relates to the Department of Finance's Consultation on Proposals to Strengthen Canada’s Financial Sector. Communication regarding trade related issues, including free trade agreements such as the Canada-US-Mexico Free Trade Agreement, as it relates to the auto industry. Regulation and legislation related to reporting on labour practices in the supply chain to ensure that industry has the appropriate time and information to be compliant. The Energuide labels for vehicles inclusive of label design and required information to be displayed. Communication regarding vehicle repair related issues, including the Consumer Protection Act, as it relates to the auto industry. The Canadian Environmental Protection Act as it relates to various regulations and policies regarding zero-emissions sales mandates. The Canadian Environmental Protection Act as it relates to various regulations and policies regarding the prohibition of toxic substances. The Canadian Environmental Protection Act as it relates to various regulations and policies regarding the Passenger Vehicle and Light Truck Greenhouse Gas Emissions related to fleet average greenhouse gas emission standards for vehicles, testing procedures and credit system. The Canadian Environmental Protection Act as it relates to various regulations and policies regarding the On-Road Vehicle and Engine and Emissions Regulations, related to light duty vehicle fleet average emissions standards, certification and reporting requirements. Public safety with respect to the illegal export of stolen vehicles through Canadian Ports. Natural Resources Canada’s Fuel Consumption Guide as it deals with Fuel consumption used to generate the Natural Resources Canada’s Fuel Consumption Guide. Federal Budget policies as they relate to implementation of consumer and business incentives for electrified light duty passenger vehicles, and other initiatives to promote electrified vehicle uptake. Communication regarding the adoption of hydrogen technologies in transportation, including hydrogen fueling infrastructure development. Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety Act as it relates to various technical safety standards and ministerial authority to recall. Communication regarding transportation, vehicle electrification and reducing carbon emissions, as it relates to the government's light-duty Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) sales mandate regulation for new vehicle purchases and other related policies and programs, including ZEV charging and refueling infrastructure development.

Enabling government communication of Nuclear Energy Policy. Increase government's awareness of business activities' alignment with nuclear energy policy. Request feedback and insight into government's policy on nuclear energy.

Border/port security policy, capacity, and federal-provincial coordination to combat auto theft. Ensure connected vehicle security and national security activities meet the intended objectives in a manner that is efficient with fully aligned outcomes with the U.S. Competitive industrial policies and supports such as the Strategic Innovation Fund. Revisions to the Workplace Hazardous Materials information system and inclusion of globally Harmonized System clarification and labelling of chemicals must recognize the integration production facilities and processes in Canada and the U.S. Regulatory requirements for conventional alternative and renewable fuels and associated fuel quality standards to support vehicle emission control technology and vehicle performance. Promote transportation infrastructure and policies to support testing and deployment of evolving vehicle technologies such as connected vehicles and automated vehicles aligned across Canada and with the U.S.; ensure efficient cross-border movement of vehicles for testing. Promote trade infrastructure to support the automotive manufacturing supply chain. Promote enhancements to highway infrastructure, including that for connected vehicle and automated vehicle technologies; transportation and border infrastructure that support the efficient movement of goods in a just-in-time supply chain environment. Ensure efficiencies in reporting fuel consumption data for the annual fuel consumption guide; ensure website and fuel economy labels are consistent with those in the U.S. Trade agreement negotiation and implementation that maximizes commercial benefits and export opportunities. Federal privacy, AI, cybersecurity-related legislation and regulation; Canadian Anti-spam legislation and regulation; Competition Act amendments; related to the development of new advancements in vehicle technology and in-vehicle communication. Ensure regulatory requirements for vehicle safety and supporting programs and policies meet the intended safety objectives and are aligned and synchronized with the U.S. Ensure the requirements of the Chemical Management plan are developed and applied in a manner that achieves the government's objectives and does not disrupt vehicle manufacturing operations and vehicles and new vehicle battery operations. Ensure the implementation of the new Canadian Environmental Protection Act is applied in a manner that does not disrupt manufacturing operations, vehicles, and vehicle battery operations. Ensure the alignment of Canada and U.S. vehicle emission and greenhouse gas standards, for light duty (2025 and beyond), and heavy duty vehicles (2019 and beyond) under the Canadian Environmental Protection Act. Ensure that federal ZEV policies support consumer uptake and demand, and comprehend the integrated nature of the auto industry and the need for alignment with U.S. federal ZEV policies and programs. Ensure that the proposed Clean Electricity Regulations do not impede the uptake and adoption of ZEVs and building out ZEV charging infrastructure. Ensure low EI rates are maintained and do not unreasonable raise the cost of doing business in Canada, or negatively impact competitiveness for new investment Ensure any further review of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act is applied in a manner that achieves the governments objectives and does not disrupt manufacturing operations and vehicles. Ensure an automotive strategy provides for a competitive environment that encourages maintenance of current and new automotive investment. Ensure alignment of Canada U.S. harmonized Tier 3 and beyond vehicle criteria air emission standards and supporting fuel quality requirements Employment and Training maintaining a strong apprenticeships system across Canada for a skilled workforce. Ensure there is an efficient temporary international worker process to allow for specialized expertise that is required for company-specific tasks. Data privacy framework that comprehends the develop

Discussions concerning policies, that relate to Canadian defense spending, including opportunities to Canada's automotive sector Auto Innovation Fund, Strategic Innovation Fund, Strategic Response Fund, and R&D/Innovation Funds: Financial assistance and funding with ongoing manufacturing investments in Canada for vehicle and engine manufacturing facilities and R&D centres. Discussions about federal efforts to address automotive theft as they relate to vehicle tracking, law enforcement collaboration, and regulatory measures. Discussions about Transport Canada’s connected vehicle security policies as they relate to industry standards, cybersecurity risks and regulatory compliance Review of Canada's Bank Act and financial regulations in Canada U.S. policies regarding the auto sector as it relates to Canadian automotive, steel, aluminum and critical mineral exports and imports. U.S. policies regarding tariffs as it relates to Canadian automotive, steel, aluminum and critical mineral exports. U.S. policies regarding trade as it relates to Canadian automotive, steel, aluminum and critical mineral exports. Provide an overview of Canada's integrated auto sector and Canada's role in the global auto sector Promote investments and improvements to new and existing trade infrastructure to support the automotive manufacturing supply chain. Ensure an automotive strategy provides for a competitive environment that encourages maintenance of current and new automotive investment. Discussion concerning policies that relate to import and export of vehicles and parts, including impact on Canada's automotive sector and national security. Discussions concerning investments in Canada as it relates to automotive and automotive parts manufacturing, EV battery and EV battery supply chain manufacturing, critical minerals, including incentive support and taxation. Budget recommendations related to attracting investment to Canada, business competitiveness, taxation, grants and incentives, and any other policies or regulations related to automotive sector, advanced manufacturing and R&D Discussions regarding transportation, vehicle electrification and reducing greenhouse gas emissions, including the government's light-duty Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) sales mandate regulation, ZEV charging and refueling infrastructure development, and consumer issues. Discussions related to the broad range of electrified vehicles and multi-energy technologies Discussions regarding consultations, policies and regulations related to technology and IT Communications Discussions regarding consultation, outreach, policies and opportunities related to investment, development, export/import of critical minerals Transportation system policies and disruptions, CBSA Assessment & Revenue Management (CARM); Beyond the Border; Trusted Trader; Customs Self Assessment (CSA); support border policies and administration by CBSA supports and enhances trans-border shipments of goods, cross-border movement of workers who perform essential services, and security. Trade agreement negotiation and policies/regulations/tariffs related to import/exports to support the Canadian automotive sector Bilateral and plurolateral trade agreements comprehend the North American integration of the Automotive industry USMCA: Participation in consultation group in the renegotiation of the United States, Mexico, Canada agreement, administered by Global Affairs Canada. Technology Partnerships Canada (PSIP Project 494063 - Government Support to Renew Oakville Assembly Complex) Section 232 - Participating in discussions to highlight impact of steel and aluminum tariffs on Canadian automotive industry Pan Canadian Framework on Clean Growth and Climate Change: Participation in working groups (ZEV strategy) administered by various ministries including ISED, Natural Resources Canada and Transport Canada. Other trade agreements (ie: Mercosur, China) - Participating in working groups to promote fair trade agreement supportin

International Trade Agreements in respect of fairness and access to markets for automotive industry, including development of reciprocal tariffs. The legislative review of the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act and potential development of regulations and/or guidelines in that respect. Seeking procurement opportunities pertaining to land-based systems including light utility vehicles, logistic vehicles and ancillaries including supporting infrastructure, and other requirements of the Canadian Armed Forces Recommendations on the development and implementation of the Clean Fuel Standard related to credit generation and associated regulatory requirements. Provide input to government on COVID border measures to facilitate business essential travel Obtain contributions from Strategic Innovation Fund for investment in Canadian facilities/initiatives. Obtain contributions from Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council for research partnerships. Obtain contributions from Automotive Partnership Council (APC) New regulations pertaining to the implementation of the Prohibition of the Purchase of residential real estate by Non-Canadians New regulations or policies related to Chemical Management Program and their impacts on manfacturing or vehicle importation New regulations and amendments to existing Vehicle Safety standards and regulations New regulations and amendments to existing Vehicle GHG Emission standards and regulations New regulations and amendments to existing Vehicle energy efficiency standards and regulations New regulations and amendments to existing Vehicle Criteria Emission standards and regulations New regulations and amendments to existing regulations pertaining to consumer protection and electronic commerce New legislation and/or revisions to existing legislation in the area of Vehicle Emissions, Vehicle Safety and Vehicle Efficiency discussions regarding the development of future vehicle purchase programs to support military operations. Discussions regarding consultation and outreach related to investment and development. Design and implementation of policies related to plastics as they pertain to vehicle manufacturing and vehicle importation Design and implementation of policies/programs associated with the federal carbon backstop and the output based pricing system as it impacts our manufacturing facilities Consumer privacy policy development, trademark and copyright law, as related to emerging auto cyber security and autonomous vehicle development Canadian Environmental Protection Act (CEPA) in respect of impacts on automotive industry Budget recommendations in respect to existing and proposed automotive R & D, Innovation Development and Innovation Commercialization support programs Budget recommendations in respect of removing ecoAUTO levies Budget recommendations in respect of automotive investment fund Budget recommendations in respect of alternative fuel and refueling infrastructure support tax policies and support programs Budget recommendations in respect of advanced vehicle technology consumer incentives

The legislative review of the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act and potential development of regulations and/or guidelines in that respect. Seeking procurement opportunities pertaining to land-based systems including light utility vehicles, logistic vehicles and ancillaries including supporting infrastructure, and other requirements of the Canadian Armed Forces Recommendations on the development and implementation of the Clean Fuel Standard related to credit generation and associated regulatory requirements. Provide input to government on COVID border measures to facilitate business essential travel Obtain contributions from Strategic Innovation Fund for investment in Canadian facilities/initiatives. Obtain contributions from Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council for research partnerships. Obtain contributions from Automotive Partnership Council (APC) New regulations pertaining to the implementation of the Prohibition of the Purchase of residential real estate by Non-Canadians New regulations or policies related to Chemical Management Program and their impacts on manfacturing or vehicle importation New regulations and amendments to existing Vehicle Safety standards and regulations New regulations and amendments to existing Vehicle GHG Emission standards and regulations New regulations and amendments to existing Vehicle energy efficiency standards and regulations New regulations and amendments to existing Vehicle Criteria Emission standards and regulations New regulations and amendments to existing regulations pertaining to consumer protection and electronic commerce New legislation and/or revisions to existing legislation in the area of Vehicle Emissions, Vehicle Safety and Vehicle Efficiency International Trade Agreements in respect of fairness and access to markets for automotive industry. discussions regarding the development of future vehicle purchase programs to support military operations. Discussions regarding consultation and outreach related to investment and development. Design and implementation of policies related to plastics as they pertain to vehicle manufacturing and vehicle importation Design and implementation of policies/programs associated with the federal carbon backstop and the output based pricing system as it impacts our manufacturing facilities Consumer privacy policy development, trademark and copyright law, as related to emerging auto cyber security and autonomous vehicle development Canadian Environmental Protection Act (CEPA) in respect of impacts on automotive industry Budget recommendations in respect to existing and proposed automotive R & D, Innovation Development and Innovation Commercialization support programs Budget recommendations in respect of removing ecoAUTO levies Budget recommendations in respect of automotive investment fund Budget recommendations in respect of alternative fuel and refueling infrastructure support tax policies and support programs Budget recommendations in respect of advanced vehicle technology consumer incentives