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.
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Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999 (1999, c. 33 ): Promoting practical vehicle emission standards, greenhouse gas standards and facility environmental requirements in effort to reduce emissions and greenhouse gases.
Bilateral and plurolateral trade agreements comprehend the North American integration of the Automotive industry
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 consultation, outreach, policies and opportunities related to investment, development, export/import of critical minerals
Auto Innovation Fund, Strategic Innovation 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.
USMCA: Participation in consultation group in the renegotiation of the United States, Mexico, Canada agreement, administered by Global Affairs Canada.
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