Canadian Environmental Assessment Act (CEAA): Seek clarification of proposed changes to CEAA and advocate for greater coordination and alignment between the federal and provincial environmental assessment processes.
Nuclear Liability and Compensation Act: Advocate for the re-introduction and passage of a bill regarding the civil liability and compensation for damage in case of a nuclear incident, which would update and clarify the financial obligations of various parties in the event of a nuclear incident.
Transportation of Dangerous Goods Act, 1992: Seek clarification on amendments made to the Act regarding security clearances.
Policies or Program
Canada Eldor Inc.: Advocate for the resolution of legacy issues at sites formerly owned by federal crown corporation Eldorado Nuclear Ltd. and now operated by Cameco.
Canada's International Trade Policy: Encourage the completion and successful implementation of Nuclear Co-operation Agreements with countries that currently do not have such an agreement fully implemented with Canada. Encourage interim bilateral protocols to be established in the meantime that would facilitate safeguarded uranium trade to occur while permanent arrangements remain under negotiation.
Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC): Seek clarification on the CNSC's interpretation of the Canadian Environmental Assessment Act (CEAA) and its application to projects that require CNSC approval. Advocate for CEAA to be applied by the CNSC in a manner consistent with other federal authorities overseeing other sectors where the legislation is applied.
Clean Energy and Climate Change: Advocate for the federal government to include nuclear power as a major plank in Canada's greenhouse gas reduction strategy and to promote nuclear technology on the global stage as a positive option for combating climate change.
Duty to Consult: Encourage greater clarity in the requirements and responsibilities of the various parties involved in resource land development as it pertains to the Crown's Duty to Consult and other aboriginal-based rights.
International Investment Protection: Encourage the negotiation and implementation of Foreign Investment Promotion and Protection Agreements and/or other bilateral investment treaties with countries that currently do not have such agreements in place with Canada to better protect the investments and holdings of Canadian companies and individuals in foreign jurisdictions.
Major Project Management Office: Seek clarification with respect to the reporting matrix and advocate on the importance of a streamlined, well-coordinated federal approvals process to avoid excessive project delays.
National recovery strategy for the woodland caribou pursuant to the Species at Risk Act (SARA): Advocate for the federal government to incorporate additional science-based data and information into the finalized national recovery strategy for the woodland caribou.
Non-Resident Ownership Policy: Advocate for the implementation of the policy changes recommended for uranium mining in the final report of the Competition Policy Review Panel.
Nuclear Energy: Advocate for nuclear energy to be a cornerstone policy of the government to limit greenhouse gas emission targets.