PolitiKit

Trade policy and regulations as it relates to import and export of cattle to the United States and increased market access to global markets for Canadian beef products.

Temporary Foreign Workers Program - National Occupation Codes for herd persons, development of new agriculture and fisheries labour program, housing requirements for TFW.

Canadian Agriculture Policy - business risk management programming, environmental programming, Canada Food Policy

Regulatory Cooperation Council Agenda - alignment of Canada/ US regulations for livestock transport, product approval and border livestock inspection requirement

Trade policy and regulations as it relates to import and export of cattle to the United States and increased market access to global markets for for Canadian beef products

Temporary Foreign Workers Program - National Occupation Codes for herds person. Development of new agriculture and fisheries labour program. Housing requirements for TFW.

Regulatory Cooperation Council Agenda - alignment with US regulations for livestock transport, product approval and border livestock inspection requirements

Advocating government for appropriate preparedness for animal disease outbreaks including Food and Mouth Disease.

AGRICULTURE AND AGRI-FOOD CANADA, Market Access, with respect to access for Canadian horticultural products to international markets.

CANADIAN FOOD INSPECTION AGENCY - Plant Breeders' Rights Act, with respect to the length of time for retaining material rights and owner/agent ability to collect.

Oppose a luxury tax on cars over $100,000

Potential new federal regulations requiring mandatory vehicle fuel economy labels

The appropriate metrics and implementation for a zero emission vehicle mandate

Review of the Canada-US-Mexico Agreement - Supporting continued competitiveness and investment in an integrated North American automotive industry.

On-Road Vehicle and Emissions Regulations - ensure alignment of standards with the United States

Potential changes and future viability of the government's Incentives for Zero-Emission Vehicles (iZEV) program.

Canada's response to potential changes to U.S. treatement of Canadian imports.

Vehicle Theft has risen exponentially over the course of the last 2 years. To address vehicle theft we seek stronger sentencing provisions for those stealing vehicles, export controls on used vehicles exiting Canada through our ports and increased inspection of containers in particular through the Port of Montreal by CBSA

CANADA-UNITED STATES-MEXICO AGREEMENT ("CUSMA"): Communicating with government officials about CUSMA, previously known as the North American Free Trade Agreement ("NAFTA"), more specifically about the need to ensure protections for North America's integrated automobile industry and supplier network.

INTERNATIONAL TRADE: Communicating with government officials about international trade, more specifically trade issues related to the automotive industry and automotive manufacturing, including potential tariffs on automobiles, automotive parts and batteries.

VEHICLE THEFT: Communicating with government officials about vehicle thefts across Canada, including measures to limit vehicle theft. The goal of these communications is, in part, to ensure cross-departmental coordination in addressing the issue.

U.S. policies regarding the auto sector as it relates to Canadian automotive, steel, aluminum and critical mineral exports and imports.

U.S. policies regarding trade as it relates to Canadian automotive, steel, aluminum and critical mineral exports.

Provide an overview of Canada's integrated auto sector and Canada's role in the global auto sector

U.S. policies regarding tariffs as it relates to Canadian automotive, steel, aluminum and critical mineral exports.

Discussions about federal efforts to address automotive theft as they relate to vehicle tracking, law enforcement collaboration, and regulatory measures.

Section 232 - Participating in discussions to highlight impact of steel and aluminum tariffs on Canadian automotive industry

USMCA: Participation in consultation group in the renegotiation of the United States, Mexico, Canada agreement, administered by Global Affairs Canada.

Ensure an automotive strategy provides for a competitive environment that encourages maintenance of current and new automotive investment.

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

Communication regarding transportation, vehicle electrification and reducing carbon emissions, as it relates to the government's light-duty Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) sales mandate regulation for new vehicle purchases and other related policies and programs, including ZEV charging and refueling infrastructure development.

Public safety with respect to the illegal export of stolen vehicles through Canadian Ports.

Ensure that the ZEV federal objectives support consumer uptake and demand, and comprehends the integrated nature of the auto industry and need for alignment with the U.S. federal ZEV policies and programs.

- Bilateral and plurolateral trade agreements comprehend the North American integration of the Automotive industry

Increase enforcement action against organized crime involvd in auto theft

Maintain Bank Act provisions that restrict chartered banks' ability to enter the leasing market.

Proposals related to the Customs Act and Duty Free Regulations as it applies to the licensing of land border duty free stores, including a Ministerial Directive to reinforce and recognize land border duty free stores as an export industry across all departments.

Financial support program during tariff crisis

Alignment of tobacco excise tax with other export industries

AGRICULTURE AND AGRI-FOOD CANADA - Production Insurance Program, ensuring affordable insurance for horticultural producers.

House of Commons - Direct communication with MPs on FVGC's activities and initiatives.

AGRICULTURE AND AGRI-FOOD CANADA - AgriStability, AgriRecovery, AgriRisk and AgriInvest, with respect to helping Canadian horticultural producers obtain funds for production loss, and business risk management programs.

AGRICULTURE AND AGRI-FOOD CANADA - Advance Payments Program (APP), with respect to working to ensure horticultural producers receive cash advances without issue or delay.

AGRICULTURE AND AGRI-FOOD CANADA - User Requested Minor Use Pesticide Program, with respect to registration of new active ingredients and products already registered in another country.

Employment and social development Canada (ESDC) - Seasonal Agricultural Workers Program (SAWP), with respect to ensuring adequate seasonal labour.

Employment and social development Canada (ESDC) - Temporary Foreign Worker Program, to ensure adequate work force for horticulture in Canada.

Promoting the adoption of recommendations made by the Senate Special Committee on the Charitable Sector.

Immigration Canada - Support for Temporary Foreign Workers Program.

Youth workforce proposal and connecting newcomers to hotel careers

Enhance tourism infrastructure and funding for Destination Canada

Advocating spending priorities related to the dissemination of Canada's Official Development Assistance envelope to ensure that aid is targetted at initiatives that serve the world's poorest.

Food and Drugs Act, labeling and ingredients, supplemented foods

Trade, tariff and import issues related to caffeinated energy drinks. Business supply chain and manufacturing expansion.

Federal policies and programs with regard to improving accesses to affordable housing, reducing homelessness, increasing social infrastructure required for immigration and refugee settlement and integration support. Homelessness; Encampments; Affordable housing; Housing supply; Refugee and asylum seeker settlement; Housing Accelerator Fund; Reaching Home; Rapid Housing Initiative; Housing-enabling infrastructure;

Municipal Finance and Intergovernmental Arrangements Revenue sharing with the federal and provincial governments: Federal policies and programs with regard to the payments in lieu of taxes (PILTs) system, intergovernmental partnerships, recognition of municipal governments contributions to economic growth, the fiscal imbalance between each order of governments revenues options and their responsibilities to provide services and programs to Canadians. Municipal Growth Framework.