BILL C-244: Communicating with government officials about Bill C-244 (“An Act to amend the Copyright Act (diagnosis, maintenance and repair)”), more specifically about the impact of the right to repair provisions on the auto sector and vehicle security.
CANADA-JAPAN ECONOMIC PARTNERSHIP AGREEMENT - Relating to the need for fair, equitable and transparent trade agreements on a multi-lateral basis.
Inflation Reduction Act (IRA, U.S.A.) - Providing industry’s views on the effect of the IRA on Canada’s competitive landscape to attract investments and on the potential responses by the Canadian Government.
Introduction of back-to-work legislation for Honda Canada related shipping and transportation services.
Luxury tax - Understanding the rationale behind and providing the industry input
MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY ACT - Alignment with U.S. safety standards, flexibility on regulations for vehicles, target setting for greenhouse gases, and improved recall completion rates.
NORTH AMERICAN FREE TRADE AGREEMENT - Relating to the need to ensure protection of the integrated nature of auto industry and supplier network in North America.
TRANS-PACIFIC PARTNERSHIP AGREEMENT - Relating to the need for fair, equitable and transparent trade agreements on a multi-lateral basis.
U.S. Infrastructure and Reconciliation bills, namely the EV tax credit provisions that would make only vehicles made in the US by union labour eligible for the tax credits. This would impact Canadian manufacturing and make Canadian-made EVs uncompetitive.
Legislative Proposal, Bill or Resolution, Regulation
Measures against forced and child labour – Monitoring the legislative and regulatory developments to increase supply chain transparency and ensuring industry has enough time to comply with any existing and future obligations.
Policies or Program
Analysis of Companies’ Technical Information for Vehicles and Equipment (ACTIVE) – Participating in government consultations and providing expert input on the U.S. requirements to ensure alignment between the U.S. and Canada and avoid a more burdensome Canadian-unique requirement.
CHEMICAL MANAGEMENT PLAN - Clarifying ongoing use of substances in Canada and participating in relevant government consultations.
Communicating about the processing of travel documents, more specifically visas.
NATURAL RESOURCES CANADA (NRCan) - Support for Alternative Fuel Vehicle Infrastructure. Consultation on the Clean Fuels Standard.
National Zero-Emissions Vehicle Strategy: Providing expert industry input related to a federal ZEV strategy as it relates to mandates and voluntary programs, infrastructure, incentives, supply, and public awareness. Participation in various Advisory Groups.
Output Based Pricing System - Providing expert industry input on development of program
Provide update to the Government about the Canadian Automotive Service Information Standard
STRATEGIC INNOVATION FUND - Ensuring competitiveness of automobile manufacturing in Canada.
Scrappage program - Discussions about a potential scrappage program to encourage Canadians to replace their older vehicles with new and cleaner options.
VEHICLE THEFT - Communicating with the Government of Canada about vehicle thefts across Canada, including measures to limit vehicle theft. Working with the Government of Canada for cross-departmental coordination in addressing the issue.
Regulation
HARMONIZED GHG REGULATION - Ensuring one national GHG standard aligned with the U.S.