PolitiKit

Communicating with government officials about emissions reductions initiatives, including carbon capture, utilization, and storage (CCUS) initiatives.

Communicating with government officials about proposed federal investment tax credits under the Income Tax Act for carbon capture, utilization and storage (CCUS) initiatives.

Support forest sector's current and future employment needs. (e.g. E.I., Immigration, Mobility, Skilled Trades, Accreditation Policy, Labour Market Information, Apprenticeship, training)

Advocating for improved implementation of the federal Species at Risk Act that will encourage stewardship and support leadership initiatives.

Support changes to the federal tax system, such as the Accelerated Capital Cost Allowance and the Scientific Research and Experimental Development (SR and ED) program, to encourage greater capital investment in the Canadian forest sector.

Work with federal government on climate change regulations, policies and programs as they relate to the forest products industry. The industry is keen to be a solution provider to help Canada address climate change.

General review of all forest sector files and update on state of the industry to give public officials a better understanding of recent industry developments and key issues.

Work with federal government to support forest sector mitigation of and adaptation to climate change and more broadly movement towards a low carbon economy.

Tracking bilateral and multilateral trade agreements, to ensure forest sector views are understood and reflected accordingly. .

Support for the transformation of the forest sector, including any impact on current or future regulations or policy initiatives. .

Discussing trade challenges affecting countries around the world in relation to Canada's trade interests with focus on the enhancement of the forest sector (e.g. tariff and non-tariff measures).

Advocacy and information sharing on opportunities for fostering a collaborative and impactful innovation ecosystem that supports researchers, the institutions they represent, and commercialization of ideas and property.

Advocacy for support for Manitoba’s rail network to maximize import/export times of goods and services.

Interactions with Government Officials on draft legislation related to Investment Tax Credits.

Advocate for the cancellation and remedy of all unjust and unsustainable debts held by Canada without conditions. Use our position within the G7 and G20 to advocate for further debt cancellation measures and financial reforms. For Canada to advocate for the establishment of a transparent, binding, representative and inclusive UN body for debt resolution: a UN Framework Convention on Sovereign Debt.

Advocate for Bill S-243 The Climate-Aligned Finance Act. This legislation would guide Canada’s financial sector through an orderly transition to a low-carbon economy while safeguarding the financial system from the systemic risks posed by climate change by increasing coherence, transparency, and accountability.

Flow-through shares and the Mineral Exploration Tax Credit / Critical Mineral Exploration Tax Credit

Discussions concerning potential research and development initiatives and investments related to clean energy, environmental research and climate change policy.

Budget bills in support of federal funding for post-secondary education, research, innovation, science and technology.

Discussions regarding possible research and development initiatives for, and investments in, partnerships with the University of Calgary.

Advocacy to advance Canadian leadership in priority areas to support world class research, talent attraction and retention, and knowledge mobilization.

Advocacy to secure federal support to develop and upgrade university infrastructure, including but not limited to research and learning facilities, digital infrastructure, and transit infrastructure.

Advocacy to improve immigration policies and programs for prospective and current university students, faculty, and staff.

Discussions with Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada and other relevant departments and agencies regarding the role of universities in supporting federal innovation initiatives, policies and programs.

Discussions regarding policy developments on Indigenous engagement, consultation and economic inclusion.

Discussions regarding climate policies and initiatives, including the federal carbon charge, the Clean Fuel Standard, methane regulations, and the output-based pricing system, as well as policy supports for innovations that reduce greenhouse gas emissions (including Renewable Natural Gas, Compressed Natural Gas, CCUS, hydrogen and power-to-gas).

Discussions regarding Canadian competitiveness, including on regulatory efficiency, as it pertains to environmental assessments and climate policies and taxation.

Discussions regarding market access for energy products, maintaining the integrated North American energy market, Canada-U.S. trade and cross-border issues and Canadian energy exports to other jurisdictions.

Canadian Environmental Protection Act with respect to the regulatory framework for greenhouse gas emissions and criteria for air contaminants and air pollutant regulations

Canadian Energy Regulator as it relates to regulatory oversight of upstream interprovincial pipelines.

Federal Budget; in relation to protected areas and conservation of terrestrial and marine areas

Carbon Removal Canada advocates for the recognition of permanent carbon removal as critical to Canada's economic and environmental future.

Carbon Removal Canada advocates to develop a permanent carbon removal procurement program that enables the Government of Canada to catalyze the growth of Canadian carbon removal technologies, while meaningfully dealing with its own emissions, such as the Canadian military, without impacting necessary operational flexibility.