Current and potential Trade Agreements including but not limited to Canada Europe Trade Agreement (CETA), United States Mexico Canada Agreement (USMCA) (replacing North America Free Trade Agreement) and the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP). Monitor progress and provide input as required regarding automotive supply base concerns. Critical minerals, battery materials and strategic resource policies, programs and initiatives, including but not limited to critical mineral exploration, recovery, processing, refining, recycling, commercialization and supply chain development. Monitor progress and provide input as required regarding automotive supply base concerns, battery manufacturing requirements, domestic supply chain security, investment attraction, advanced manufacturing competitiveness and resource development opportunities. Seeking Government grants from Natural Resources Canada would include the following funding programs: Critical Minerals Infrastructure Fund, Strategic Response Fund (SRF)
Input into trade agreements under negotiation, monitor implementation of signed agreements and provide input into the potential new discussions. Current and potential Trade Agreements including but not limited to Canada Europe Trade Agreement (CETA), United States Mexico Canada Agreement (USMCA) (replacing North America Free Trade Agreement) and the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP). Monitor progress and provide input as required regarding automotive supply base concerns.