PolitiKit

The appropriate metrics and implementation for a zero emission vehicle mandate

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

On-Road Vehicle and Emissions Regulations - ensure alignment of standards with the United States

Potential changes and future viability of the government's Incentives for Zero-Emission Vehicles (iZEV) program.

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

Vehicle Theft has risen exponentially over the course of the last 2 years. To address vehicle theft we seek stronger sentencing provisions for those stealing vehicles, export controls on used vehicles exiting Canada through our ports and increased inspection of containers in particular through the Port of Montreal by CBSA

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.

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

VEHICLE THEFT: Communicating with government officials about vehicle thefts across Canada, including measures to limit vehicle theft. The goal of these communications is, in part, to ensure cross-departmental coordination in addressing the issue.

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

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

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

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

Discussions about federal efforts to address automotive theft as they relate to vehicle tracking, law enforcement collaboration, and regulatory measures.

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

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.

Discussions regarding transportation, vehicle electrification and reducing greenhouse gas emissions, including the government's light-duty Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) sales mandate regulation, ZEV charging and refueling infrastructure development, and consumer issues. Discussions related to the broad range of electrified vehicles and multi-energy technologies

Communication regarding transportation, vehicle electrification and reducing carbon emissions, as it relates to the government's light-duty Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) sales mandate regulation for new vehicle purchases and other related policies and programs, including ZEV charging and refueling infrastructure development.

Public safety with respect to the illegal export of stolen vehicles through Canadian Ports.

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

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

Discuss policies and programs relating to tourism funding.?

Discuss policies and programs relating to removing barriers to travel as it relates to travel permits and other regulation.

Increase enforcement action against organized crime involvd in auto theft

Maintain Bank Act provisions that restrict chartered banks' ability to enter the leasing market.

Proposals related to the Customs Act and Duty Free Regulations as it applies to the licensing of land border duty free stores, including a Ministerial Directive to reinforce and recognize land border duty free stores as an export industry across all departments.

Financial support program during tariff crisis

Alignment of tobacco excise tax with other export industries

Support for plans to restore and expand the Royal George Theatre and repurpose five adjacent buildings and their associated outdoor spaces into housing, engagement, and training spaces; significantly expand arts and culture programming for the benefit of local schools, universities, colleges, and the broader community

Conversations with government officials related to online travel corporations and tourism in Canada.

Employment and Training - Support for the Temporary Foreign Workers Program.

Enhance tourism infrastructure and funding for Destination Canada

Access to CMHC financing for mixed use hotel/housing developments

Youth workforce proposal and connecting newcomers to hotel careers

Immigration Canada - Support for Temporary Foreign Workers Program.

Youth workforce proposal and connecting newcomers to hotel careers

Enhance tourism infrastructure and funding for Destination Canada

Discussions around pilot certification and re-certification processes and procedures.

Discussions concerning pilot shortages and solutions to ensure a greater domestic supply of new pilots via student financial aid support for pilot training.

Potiential airline transactions such as mergers or joint ventures.

Ensuring that any exemptions for pilots from the recently amended provisions of the Canada Labour Code are appropriate.

Amendments and enforcement of the Canadian Aviation Regulations, including but not limited to the implementation of updated fatigue rules.

Seeking funding to maintain and improve the Trans Canada Trail

Seeking funding to allow for the promotion of the Trail to Canadians and visitors