PolitiKit

Promote free trade in automotive sector in North American Free Trade Agreement

Increasing or maintaining limits on automotive technician under temporary foreign workers rules

Ongoing communication regarding trade-related issues, particularly free trade agreements such as the Canada-US-Mexico Agreement (CUSMA), the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP), and other import quota systems, as it related to the automotive industry

Engage the federal government in discussions about the automotive import credit remissions framework and other issues related to the federal automotive strategy

On-Road Vehicle and Emissions Regulations - ensure ongoing competitiveness of Canada's automotive sector.

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

Vehicle Emissions Standards - Ensuring achievable standards support the competitiveness of the Canadian automotive industry and support a unified national approach to vehicle emissions standards and sales.

Elimination of tariff on finished vehicles

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

Federal Luxury Tax and Implementation of same and ensuring the electric vehicles are exempted from the legislation

Ensure connected vehicle security and national security activities meet the intended objectives in a manner that is efficient with fully aligned outcomes with the U.S.

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

Policy development that mitigates inter-provincial trade barriers; regulatory divergences.

Bilateral and plurilateral trade agreements that comprehend the North American integration of the automotive industry.

Discussions regarding existing and updates to existing Canada Free Trade Agreements and the trade agenda with additional countries such as CUSMA, TPP, Japan, China, ASEAN, UK and the impacts on the auto industry.

Ongoing National ZEV strategy discussions National ZEV sales mandate requirements for automotive sales in Canada. National ZEV charging infrastructure discussions National GHG emissions credit requirements for automotive sales in Canada.

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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.

Discussion concerning policies that relate to import and export of vehicles and parts, including impact on Canada's automotive sector and national security.

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

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

Bilateral and plurilateral trade agreements that comprehend the North American integration of the automotive industry.

Trade agreement negotiation and implementation that maximizes commercial benefits and export opportunities.

Promote the renewal of the Incentives for the Zero-Emission Vehicles (iZEV) Program in 2025 Federal Budget.

Oppose a luxury tax on cars over $100,000

Consumer Issues: Policies with respect to fuel prices

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 and any future activities related to this topic. These communications will involve discussions about design, infrastructure, incentives, supply, and public awareness.

COMPETITIVENESS AND ECONOMIC & TRADE UNCERTAINTY: Communicating with government officials about potential support, policies and programs, including but not limited to the Auto Strategy and its pillars, Employment Insurance (EI), preventing labour disruptions (and to re-train employees) and maintain manufacturing competitiveness given the current economic and trade uncertainty.

STRATEGIC RESPONSE FUND (SRF) AND STRATEGIC INNOVATION FUND ("SIF"): Communicating with government officials about funding under the Strategic Innovation Fund and the newly created Strategic Response Fund, to ensure and maintain the competitiveness of automobile manufacturing in Canada.

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

NEW MARKET ENTRANTS: Communicating with government officials about new market entrants into Canada, including ensuring there is a level playing field with automakers regarding the sale and assembly of vehicles in Canada.

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.

Federal Fiscal Measures: Taxation, fiscal policy and financial measures administered by the Department of Finance, including clean energy investment tax credits, capital cost allowance, pension related policies, and other federal fiscal measures relevant to major infrastructure and energy projects.

Clean Electricity, Electrification & Energy Security: Policies, programs and regulatory frameworks related to clean electricity, electrification and energy security, including the role of nuclear energy in Canada’s net-zero objectives, emissions-free baseload electricity, grid readiness, electrification initiatives, and energy affordability and reliability.

Science, Research & Medical Isotopes: Federal science, research and innovation policies and programs related to nuclear research and development, technology innovation, and the production and supply of medical isotopes, including collaboration with industry, research institutions and Indigenous partners.

Impact Assessment & Federal Permitting: Legislative and regulatory matters related to the Impact Assessment Act and the Canadian Environmental Assessment Act, including federal review processes, permitting requirements, timelines, and coordination for nuclear life extension, refurbishment and new nuclear projects.

Indigenous Partnership & Reconciliation: Federal policies, programs and frameworks related to Indigenous consultation, participation, equity ownership, economic reconciliation, capacity building and long term partnerships in the nuclear and clean energy sectors.

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

Industry: The adoption of innovation in the food and beverage sector in the context of the Strategic Innovation Fund.