Vincent Millette

Reduction in federal taxation regarding the collection of airport rents, aeronautical fees, aviation fuel excise taxes, air navigation charges and the Air Transport Security Charge. Labour laws and regulations, health and occupational safety standards impacting the airline industry, including collective bargaining and labour relations. COVID-19 Pandemic: Communications and interactions regarding potential economic and financial assistance / relief in the context of the revenue collapse resulting from the COVID-19 crisis and post-pandemic recovery. Competitiveness of Canada's air transportation network and underlying infrastructure including airports, air traffic control, customs and security pre-screening services. Canada's post-pandemic strategy as it relates to travel and tourism, including financial support for Transat. Canada's national tourism strategy and enhancement of the overall competitiveness of Canada's travel and tourism industry. Canada's international air policy (Blue Sky) and resulting negotiating mandates extended to the Chief Air Negotiator in establishing international air transport framework. Designation and allocation of frequencies to Air Transat under applicable air agreements. Aviation environmental policy concerning the application of emissions trading schemes, carbon taxes and domestic policies related to aviation, including sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). Air transportation policies, legislation and regulations. Accessibility-related policies, laws and regulations as they relate to the airline industry and all related standards and regulations.

Assisting the client in securing support from Government for in reaching out to, engaging and training new Aircraft Maintenance Engineers/Techs (AME/Ts) ahead of a serious lack of qualified professionals by 2030. Working on behalf of the AMFA - a professional union for aircraft maintenance professionals - to build and improve relationships with relevant government officials as they work to expand their presence in Canada.

Engagement on planning for FIFA related to tourism, economic development, and opportunities to pilot programs at Toronto Pearson to improve passenger experience. Canada's international relations, as it relates to Toronto Pearson International Airport. Engagement with respect to planning, development and construction of Pearson LIFT National Airports Policy with respect to airport development in Greater Toronto Area Understanding obligations under the Official Languages Act Regulations with respect to the Aeronautics Act, particularly updating Pearson's Airport Zoning Regulations Regulations with respect to data sharing, aviation performance reporting, Customs Act, Canadian Transportation Act Proposal related to the implementation of Arrivals Duty Free to permit the sale of duty free goods at Canadian airports to international travellers upon arrival National Airports Policy with respect to responsibility for aviation security National Airports Policy, with respect to increasing access to capital funding National Airports Policy, related to potential impacts of industry labour issues National Airports Policy, regarding implementation of workplace programs and investment in local transit for better access to airport jobs and regarding Toronto Pearson's role as a mobility hub National Airports Policy, regarding federal minimum wage National Airport Policy with regards to the Ground Lease, and amendments to support growth and sector recovery International Air Policy, regarding liberalization of air policy and bilateral air service agreements Climate Change, examining opportunities with regards to reductions of greenhouse gas emissions, and development of alternative fuel sources Canadian Aviation Security Measures, regarding implementation of airport security Border Enforcement policy, regarding implementation of passenger facilitation to improve customer service Border Enforcement Policy, enhancing digitalization of border processing to enhance passenger experience

• Share information regarding Lynx’s operations in Canada • Share information on the positive impact ultra low-cost carriers have to the Canadian economy • Explore funding opportunities for infrastructure and training, to expand operations and increase staffing • Engage government officials regarding budget implementation on new rules for airlines

Se positionner sur des projets de loi et des règlements. Échanger avec des fonctionnaires et élus pour apporter le point de vue des consommateurs et intérêts des consommateurs dans toutes les sphères de la consommation allant de vie privée, à l'énergie, au commerce intérieur etc... Rarement, nous faisons des représentations pour aider les associations de consommateurs au niveau de leur financement. Augmenter l'enveloppe du programme de contribution du Bureau de la consommation pour toutes les associations de consommateurs. Nous faisons déjà des demandes de subvention depuis 1998 à ce programmes. Lorsque le législateur fait un projet de loi, nous sommes interpellés ou nous réagissions afin de modifier ou proposer des amendements. Par exemple C27 (Projet de loi C-27 : une atteinte à l’accès à la justice des consommateurs), C56 (Projet de loi C-56 – Loi modifiant la Loi sur la taxe d’accise et la Loi sur la concurrence), ombudsman des services bancaires et d'investissement afin qu'il y ait un organismes etc... Dépôt de mémoires et discussions avec les élus et fonctionnaires. Défendre les consommateurs canadiens afin de s'assurer que les canadiens soient bien représentés et que leurs droits soient respectés.

Development of policies and programs - or if required, regulatory amendments - to support skills, training and job growth in the aviation sector. Development of funding and policy to support inbound tourism to Canada and support market entry for WestJet's growth strategy. Accessibility policy, laws and regulations as they relate to the airline industry, including the Accessible Canada Act and all related standards and regulations. Competitiveness of the airline industry with respect to reduction in federal taxation of Air Transport Security Charge, airport ground rent, fuel excise tax, foreign ownership regulations, competition policy and all government/3rd party fees. Competitiveness of the airline industry and consumer protection policy, with specific regard to air passenger protection regulations (APPR) and cost recovery proposals Canada's international trade policy and bilateral aviation agreements and market access to and from other nations Aviation environmental policy with regard to development of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), clean fuel standard, carbon pricing for aviation and green capital expenditures. Labour, as regards to the Canada Labour Code and the collective bargaining process In regard to the approval of proposed transactions under the Competition Act and the Canada Transportation Act