PolitiKit

Increasing the Federal Government's programming and funding allocated for training and retaining Canada's skilled trades workforce.

Air transportation policies, legislation and regulations.

Canada's economic development policies and sustainable trade enabling infrastructure capacity planning as it relates to GCT Global Container Terminals’ current operations, future corporate development plans and matters impacting the Canadian marine transportation sector.

Port Modernization Review implementation through re-introduction of Bill C-52 equivalent or similar; Transport Canada is undertaking a review of Canada Port Authorities to optimize their current and future role in the transportation system as innovative assets that support inclusive growth and trade.

Communicating with government officials about the National Supply Chain Task Force Report (2022), more specifically those sections that relate to port operations.

Advocating for increased funding to the apprenticeship incentive grant and completion grant and the Union Innovation Training Program (UTIP)

Federal Budget - with respect to infrastructure funding, tax incentives for skilled labour and funding for union training centres.

Federal public service payroll and compensation systems including Phoenix pay system; damages/compensation in connection with Phoenix pay system (including the taxability of such damages/compensation); all other matters related to Phoenix and pay; the development of a new generation pay system.?

Increased funding for Canadian Faculties of Dentistry with regard to dental education. Increased investment and improved regulations to protect and enhance the oral health of Canadians Indigenous Children. Investment from the Government of Canada in order to regulate and facilitate the development of Electronic Health Records (EHRs).

DENTAL EDUCATION: Increase funding for Canadian Faculties of Dentistry

HEALTH HUMAN RESOURCES: discussions on addressing health human resources challenges within dentistry, including challenges in remote areas, the Canada student loan forgiveness, internationally trained dentists, administrative staffing.

DENTAL EDUCATION: Increase funding for Canadian Faculties of Dentistry

HEALTH HUMAN RESOURCES: discussions on addressing health human resources challenges within dentistry, including challenges in remote areas, the Canada student loan forgiveness, internationally trained dentists, administrative staffing.

Discussions with government officials on policies with respect to mining industry operations, innovation, corporate social responsibility, environmental permitting, sustainability and climate change, and to provide updates on Newmont's Canadian operations and projects.

Canadian position with respect to implementation of MARPOL Annex V, the regular updating of changes to the International Maritime Solid Bulk Cargoes Code

Air Quality Management System as it affects the mineral industry

Canadian Metals and Minerals Plan as it relates to NRCan's development of the plan and as it relates to the mining industry

Canadian Navigable Waters Act in respect to compliance for projects in the mineral industry

Critical Minerals Strategy as it relates to the Government of Canada's policies and/or programs in support of critical mineral development

Canadian Environmental Protection Act as it applies to substances produced by or used by the mineral industry

Doing Business the Canadian Way: A Strategy to Advance Corporate Social Responsibility in Canada's Extractive Sector Abroad in respect to Canadian mining companies operating abroad.

Canadian Environmental Protection Act in respect to: Chemicals Management Plan; implementation of the Minamata Convention on Mercury; and the National Pollutant Release Inventory.

Clean Electricity and Fuel Regulations

Climate Change policies and/or programs as they relate to addressing greenhouse gas emissions and the decarbonization of the mining sector

INCREASE INFRASTRUCTURE INVESTMENT: CCA has been working to help shape a long-term plan for sustainable infrastructure investment. We need to move from quick fixes to a strategy that focuses on long-term solutions. More consultation and early engagement need to happen. The funds must be predictable, flow quickly, and be aligned with provincial, municipal, and Indigenous needs. Setting national goals around building sustainability into our infrastructure and promoting investments in trade-enabling infrastructure are just two of the significant opportunities for Canada. An investment in infrastructure is an investment in Canada’s growth economy and the health, safety and well-being of Canadians.

MODERNIZE PUBLIC PROCUREMENT: The federal government’s procurement strategy is outdated, leaving little room for creative solutions and fair risk sharing. Contactors shouldering the majority of project risk is becoming an untenable model for many smaller companies who already navigate a long list of red tape and challenges. The reluctance to bid on federal projects because of this heightened risk is becoming a real issue and is impacting progress on public projects. With productivity issues on the rise, now is the time to modernize procurement practices. Innovative procurement and delivery methods can improve productivity, enable cost savings, and shorten the timeline for construction projects. To build the infrastructure needed across the country, federal procurement strategies need to adapt to account for long-term value and sustainability, promote the use of alternative delivery models, and support shared risk.

Policy, regulatory proposals and potential legislation dealing with ballast water and aquatic invasive species.

Canada Marine Act: working towards an efficient, safe, cost-effective marine transportation system, especially regarding Canada's ports and Seaway systems.

Immigration and Refugee Protection Act: working towards changes that might make it less difficult and restrictive for more skilled shipping industry labour to work in the Great Lakes - Seaway marine transportation industry.

Canada Labour Code: working towards ensuring Canadian labour laws are as pluralistic and democratic as possible, especially insofar as providing openness and fair competition to labour markets affecting shipping.

Encourager le gouvernement fédéral à mettre en place des mesures favorisant le commerce inter-provinces et l'harmonisation des réglementations concernant le transport maritime entre ces mêmes provinces, notamment l'acceptation des normes des navires spécialisées en voyages à proximité du littoral, classe 2 à travers l'entiereté des agences réglementaires des Grands Lacs.