Legislation, regulation, policies, and programs concerning the federal governments future pandemic preparedness and personal protective equipment supply chain management. Activities around amending the Hazardous Product Regulations (HPR), VOC, and Pest Control acts. Confidential Business Information to harmonize with other jurisdictions. The creation of tax reform to support Canadian manufacturers Technology improvements and processes for Defence procurement programs including soldier safety, Shipbuilding, Aerospace technology and Army Equipment. Addressing proposals surrounding tariffs and trade policy Recommendations for policies addressing labour shortages in skilled trades,supporting STEM education and training, and worker safety 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 creation of a 'Watch List' for chemical substances; and the protection of confidential business information. National Shipbuilding Strategy Programs with respect to technology around advanced materials Legislation and regulation with respect to the creation of a plastics registry, plastic labelling or recycled content for plastic products. GHG reduction measures, in respect to the Clean Fuel Standard, Carbon Pricing, Out-Based Pricing System and other GHG reduction policies and regulations. Chemicals Management Plan under Environmental Protection Act 1999 regarding the review of substances, which may be used in consumer products. Canadian Chemical Management Plan under Environmental Protection Act 1999, with respect to schedule 1 of the act. Interact with Health and Environment and Climate Change Canada for impacted reviewed Chemicals as appropriate. Canada's Implementation of the Globally Harmonized System of Classifications and Labelling of Chemicals mainly as it relates to regulatory and implementation alignment with the US Budget recommendations in respect to use of tax relief and fiscal incentives to drive meaningful innovation and promote commercialization Budget recommendations in respect of creating a federal innovation agenda with tools aimed at enhancing Canadian industry performance Budget recommendations in respect of developing a Climate Change policy in a manner promoting innovation and economic development Budget recommendations in respect of reducing impediments to trade and flow of people Better alignment of regulatory requirements between Canada and US to streamline regulatory approvals and avoid duplication.
Monitoring funding and policy from Health Canada, Innovation, Science and Economic Development and other departments, relating to personal protective equipment (PPE) supply chain and availability Monitoring and providing feedback on the implementation of Bill S-5, Strengthening Environmental Protection for a Healthier Canada Act and the Canadian Environmental Protection Act Registry Monitoring and providing feedback on policy and funding related to manufacturing Monitoring and providing feedback government policy on plastics and textiles regulations Monitor and provide feedback on the government's innovation agenda
Monitoring and providing feedback on the implementation of Bill S-5, Strengthening Environmental Protection for a Healthier Canada Act and the Canadian Environmental Protection Act Registry Monitoring funding and policy from Health Canada, Innovation, Science and Economic Development and other departments, relating to personal protective equipment (PPE) supply chain and availability. Discussions with government and opposition on PPE and emergency preparedness. Monitor and provide feedback on the government's innovation agenda Monitoring and providing feedback on policy and funding related to manufacturing Monitoring and providing feedback on government policy on plastics and textiles regulations