PolitiKit

Support for new research and campus infrastructure.

Ensure an understanding of the transportation network factors and issues facing export-dependent potash in a global marketplace.

Communicating with the Government of Canada, in general, about opportunities and challenges facing the oil and gas sector in Canada, including as it relates to investor confidence, competitiveness and export market development. The goal of these communications is to increase investment in Canada.

Discussions regarding support for the development of clean hydrogen and net-zero technology through the Strategic Innovation Fund.

Engage with federal government to support biomass and pellet sector development to fight climate change and more broadly movement towards a low carbon economy.

Policy and program recommendations related to increased utilization of forest biomass, including opportunities to collect biomass from harvesting and rehab sites.

Discussions regarding market access for biomass products, including impacts of present and future trade agreements

To introduce the nucleon energy technology and influence federal policy and regulatory support to advance clean technology initiatives in Alberta.

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.

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

Amendments to the Pulp and Paper Effluent Regulations including the Environmental Effects Monitoring (EEM) program.

Work with government to increase the number of good quality, permanent jobs for younger workers.

Advocating for forest sector partnership opportunities for Indigenous communities, forest industry and government, in terms of business relationships, investment, procurement, employment, education, and training.

Support measures to strengthen Canada's infrastructure.

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

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.

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

Challenge federal initiatives that may increase members' transportation costs (e.g. Canadian Coast Guard ice-breaking fees, Canadian Transport Agency's cost of capital methodology).

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).

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

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.

Communicating with government officials about reductions in methane emissions, including federal methane regulations and provincial equivalency agreements.

Communicating with government officials, in general, about the exportation of Canadian natural gas to global markets.

Communicating with government officials about the Emissions Reduction Plan, more specifically the proposed cap on greenhouse gas emissions (GHGs) from the oil and gas industry.

Communicating with government officials about collaboration between the Government of Canada and Tourmaline Oil Corp. on the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions (GHGs), including methane emissions.

Communicating with government officials about reductions in methane emissions, including federal methane regulations and provincial equivalency agreements.

Representing AFPA-member company interests on the softwood lumber file and working with the Government of Canada to achieve a resolution to outstanding trade disputes with the United States.

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

Participate in all relevant policy discussions and consultations about academic research funding, business innovation and applied research; how businesses, non-profits and other enterprises benefit from innovation supports from academic institutions/polytechnics.

Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council, College and Community Innovation Program; tri-council structure and funding; eligibility of polytechnics and colleges for research funding and research support; Horizon Europe and opportunities for polytechnics to engage in international research partnerships.

Communicating regarding the Government of Canada's proposed enhanced methane regulations, "Regulations Amending the Regulations Respecting Reduction in the Release of Methane and Certain Volatile Organic Compounds (Upstream Oil and Gas Sector)."