PolitiKit

Support for the transformation of the forest sector, including any impact on current or future regulations or policy initiatives. .

Advocating for improved implementation of the federal Species at Risk Act that will encourage stewardship and support leadership initiatives.

Support for the transformation of the forest sector, including any impact on current or future regulations or policy initiatives. .

Working with Fisheries and Oceans Canada on effective implementation of the Fisheries Act.

Work with federal government on climate change regulations, policies and programs as they relate to the forest products industry. The industry is keen to be a solution provider to help Canada address climate change.

Advocating for improved implementation of the federal Species at Risk Act that will encourage stewardship and support leadership initiatives.

Amendments to the Pulp and Paper Effluent Regulations including the Environmental Effects Monitoring (EEM) program.

Work with government to increase the number of good quality, permanent jobs for younger workers.

Advocating for forest sector partnership opportunities for Indigenous communities, forest industry and government, in terms of business relationships, investment, procurement, employment, education, and training.

Support measures to strengthen Canada's infrastructure.

Work with federal government to support forest sector mitigation of and adaptation to climate change and more broadly movement towards a low carbon economy.

General review of all forest sector files and update on state of the industry to give public officials a better understanding of recent industry developments and key issues.

Support for the transformation of the forest sector, including any impact on current or future regulations or policy initiatives. .

Challenge federal initiatives that may increase members' transportation costs (e.g. Canadian Coast Guard ice-breaking fees, Canadian Transport Agency's cost of capital methodology).

Discussing trade challenges affecting countries around the world in relation to Canada's trade interests with focus on the enhancement of the forest sector (e.g. tariff and non-tariff measures).

Tracking bilateral and multilateral trade agreements, to ensure forest sector views are understood and reflected accordingly. .

Support changes to the federal tax system, such as the Accelerated Capital Cost Allowance and the Scientific Research and Experimental Development (SR and ED) program, to encourage greater capital investment in the Canadian forest sector.

Motor Carrier/Road - To promote harmonization of vehicle weights and dimensions across Canada and throughout North America and to ensure that cargo securement regulations for transporting forest products are the same throughout North America so that a mill can load a trailer of forest products in Nova Scotia and know that it in compliance with all regulations across the Continent.

Challenge federal initiatives that may increase members' transportation costs (e.g. Canadian Coast Guard ice-breaking fees, Canadian Transport Agency's cost of capital methodology).

Creating greater competition in the transportation sector so as to improve the efficiency of the transportation system in Canada especially in relation to rail freight transportation.

Presenting views on enhancing existing rail regulations on matters including: ancillary/fuel charges; interswitching; running rights; final offer arbitration; captivity; demurrage; limited distribution tariffs.

Possible rail transportation regulations related to safety and insurance and the transportation of dangerous goods.

Support for the transformation of the forest sector, including any impact on current or future regulations or policy initiatives. .

General review of all forest sector files and update on state of the industry to give public officials a better understanding of recent industry developments and key issues.

Possible rail transportation regulations related to safety and insurance and the transportation of dangerous goods.

Motor Carrier/Road - To promote harmonization of vehicle weights and dimensions across Canada and throughout North America and to ensure that cargo securement regulations for transporting forest products are the same throughout North America so that a mill can load a trailer of forest products in Nova Scotia and know that it in compliance with all regulations across the Continent.

Support for the transformation of the forest sector, including any impact on current or future regulations or policy initiatives. .

Presenting views on enhancing existing rail regulations on matters including: ancillary/fuel charges; interswitching; running rights; final offer arbitration; captivity; demurrage; limited distribution tariffs.

Challenge federal initiatives that may increase members' transportation costs (e.g. Canadian Coast Guard ice-breaking fees, Canadian Transport Agency's cost of capital methodology).

Support for the transformation of the forest sector, including any impact on current or future regulations or policy initiatives. .

Support measures to strengthen Canada's infrastructure.

General review of all forest sector files and update on state of the industry to give public officials a better understanding of recent industry developments and key issues.

Support for the transformation of the forest sector, including any impact on current or future regulations or policy initiatives. .

Support measures to strengthen Canada's infrastructure.

Work with government to increase the number of good quality, permanent jobs for younger workers.

Work with federal government to support forest sector mitigation of and adaptation to climate change and more broadly movement towards a low carbon economy.

General review of all forest sector files and update on state of the industry to give public officials a better understanding of recent industry developments and key issues.

Support for the transformation of the forest sector, including any impact on current or future regulations or policy initiatives. .

Discussing trade challenges affecting countries around the world in relation to Canada's trade interests with focus on the enhancement of the forest sector (e.g. tariff and non-tariff measures).

Tracking bilateral and multilateral trade agreements, to ensure forest sector views are understood and reflected accordingly. .

Support changes to the federal tax system, such as the Accelerated Capital Cost Allowance and the Scientific Research and Experimental Development (SR and ED) program, to encourage greater capital investment in the Canadian forest sector.

Work with federal government on climate change regulations, policies and programs as they relate to the forest products industry. The industry is keen to be a solution provider to help Canada address climate change.

Support for the transformation of the forest sector, including any impact on current or future regulations or policy initiatives. .

Work with federal government to support forest sector mitigation of and adaptation to climate change and more broadly movement towards a low carbon economy.

General review of all forest sector files and update on state of the industry to give public officials a better understanding of recent industry developments and key issues.

Support for the transformation of the forest sector, including any impact on current or future regulations or policy initiatives. .

Work with government to increase the number of good quality, permanent jobs for younger workers.

Support forest sector's current and future employment needs. (e.g. E.I., Immigration, Mobility, Skilled Trades, Accreditation Policy, Labour Market Information, Apprenticeship, training)

Support for the transformation of the forest sector, including any impact on current or future regulations or policy initiatives. .

Advocating for forest sector partnership opportunities for Indigenous communities, forest industry and government, in terms of business relationships, investment, procurement, employment, education, and training.

Support changes to the federal tax system, such as the Accelerated Capital Cost Allowance and the Scientific Research and Experimental Development (SR and ED) program, to encourage greater capital investment in the Canadian forest sector.

Discussing trade challenges affecting countries around the world in relation to Canada's trade interests with focus on the enhancement of the forest sector (e.g. tariff and non-tariff measures).

Support for the transformation of the forest sector, including any impact on current or future regulations or policy initiatives. .

Tracking bilateral and multilateral trade agreements, to ensure forest sector views are understood and reflected accordingly. .

General review of all forest sector files and update on state of the industry to give public officials a better understanding of recent industry developments and key issues.

Support for the transformation of the forest sector, including any impact on current or future regulations or policy initiatives. .

Tracking bilateral and multilateral trade agreements, to ensure forest sector views are understood and reflected accordingly. .

Support for the transformation of the forest sector, including any impact on current or future regulations or policy initiatives. .

Work with federal government on climate change regulations, policies and programs as they relate to the forest products industry. The industry is keen to be a solution provider to help Canada address climate change.

General review of all forest sector files and update on state of the industry to give public officials a better understanding of recent industry developments and key issues.

Tracking bilateral and multilateral trade agreements, to ensure forest sector views are understood and reflected accordingly. .

Discussing trade challenges affecting countries around the world in relation to Canada's trade interests with focus on the enhancement of the forest sector (e.g. tariff and non-tariff measures).

Support for the transformation of the forest sector, including any impact on current or future regulations or policy initiatives. .

Discussing trade challenges affecting countries around the world in relation to Canada's trade interests with focus on the enhancement of the forest sector (e.g. tariff and non-tariff measures).

Tracking bilateral and multilateral trade agreements, to ensure forest sector views are understood and reflected accordingly. .

General review of all forest sector files and update on state of the industry to give public officials a better understanding of recent industry developments and key issues.

Discussing trade challenges affecting countries around the world in relation to Canada's trade interests with focus on the enhancement of the forest sector (e.g. tariff and non-tariff measures).

Tracking bilateral and multilateral trade agreements, to ensure forest sector views are understood and reflected accordingly. .

General review of all forest sector files and update on state of the industry to give public officials a better understanding of recent industry developments and key issues.

Tracking bilateral and multilateral trade agreements, to ensure forest sector views are understood and reflected accordingly. .

Discussing trade challenges affecting countries around the world in relation to Canada's trade interests with focus on the enhancement of the forest sector (e.g. tariff and non-tariff measures).

General review of all forest sector files and update on state of the industry to give public officials a better understanding of recent industry developments and key issues.

Support for the transformation of the forest sector, including any impact on current or future regulations or policy initiatives. .

Support forest sector's current and future employment needs. (e.g. E.I., Immigration, Mobility, Skilled Trades, Accreditation Policy, Labour Market Information, Apprenticeship, training)

Support for the transformation of the forest sector, including any impact on current or future regulations or policy initiatives. .

General review of all forest sector files and update on state of the industry to give public officials a better understanding of recent industry developments and key issues.