PolitiKit

*Canadian Environmental Protection Act with respect to On-Road Vehicle and Engine Emission Regulations & Passenger Automobile and Light Truck Greenhouse Gas Emission Regulations.

*Incentives for Zero-Emission Vehicles (iZEV) Program Kia Canada Inc. Sells a number of Electric Vehicles (EV) in the Canadian market. We are required to provide the products under Canada’s Electric Vehicle Availability Standard this incetive program allows Canadians to access these vehicles.

Canada, US and Mexico trade agreement (CUSMA). Kia Canada Inc. is vehicle Manufacturer that imports vehicles into Canada from the US, Mexico and Republic of Korea for sale in Canada. We are directly impacted by these agreements. Impacts include access to product, increase costs to consumers and could impact jobs in Canada.

*Motor Vehicle Safety Act with respect to Motor Vehicle Safety Regulations.

Discussions with government on reducing GHG emissions from the housing sector.

Discussions with government about the proposed GST cut on new build homes.

Work with the government to explore advanced manufacturing and clean technology tax credits, grants and/or subsidies to support employment and growth.

Discuss Buy Canadian Policies through the use of forestry products.

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

Engagement with government through consultations and meetings related to emissions standards, electric vehicle strategies and battery material supply chain with respect to the design of policy and regulatory frameworks to ensure: barriers to electric vehicle adoption are being addressed; an effective battery material supply chain for the North American industry is being established; effective and strong vehicle greenhouse gas standards are in place; and that attention is being paid to barriers facing the adoption of electric trucks.

Engage with government and provide guidance with regard to policy responses to international trade practices, in an effort to protect Canada's battery and automotive sector, ensure the achievement of Canada's greenhouse gas reduction objectives.

NATIONAL ZERO-EMISSIONS VEHICLE STRATEGY: Communicating with government officials about the National Zero-Emissions Vehicle Strategy, more specifically (i) providing expert industry input on the strategy, (ii) participating in various advisory groups and (iii) participating in the government review. These communications will involve discussions about design, infrastructure, incentives, supply, and public awareness.

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

Customs Act/Customs Tariff - with regard to customs duties on tobacco products.

Excise Tax Act - Part IX - with regard to tobacco products (within the meaning assigned by section 2 of the Excise Act, 2001)

Excise Act, 2001 -with regard to tobacco duties, stamps or collection.

Discussions with government officials concerning veterinary medicine as it relates to workforce shortages and mental health of veterinarians.

Temporary Foreign Worker (TFW) program and immigration changes, with respect to effects on construction sector.

Participation in pre-budget consultations, advocating for the removal of GST on all pet food and the inclusion of pets in the National Adaptation Strategy.

Pets in emergency planning. Requested that the federal government allocate funding and resources within its emergency programs to support pet-inclusive evacuation and sheltering, ensuring pets are considered in federal response measures and in support provided to provinces and municipalities.

Providing input on the development of the Consumer-Driven Banking Framework

Work with the government to protect Canadians against fraud and scams

Work with the government to protect Canadians against fraud and scams.

The Proceeds of Crime (Money Laundering) and Terrorist Financing Act, initiatives for enhancement of reporting mandatory information, and risk assessment methodology.

Seeking an amendment to the criminal code to strengthen penalties for assaults on transit workers and expand the current definition of transit operators to include all transit workers.