Automotive Innovation Fund - application submitted to AIF with respect to funding of projects.
Legislative Proposal, Bill or Resolution
Budget Implementation Act and changes being made to SR&ED tax credit with respect to the elimination of capital expenditures from the base for R&D tax credits.
Canada's Clean Air Regulatory Agenda (CARA) regarding Air Quality Management System with respect to compliance of our manufacturing facilities.
Extension of Accelerated Capital Cost Allowance for investments in manufacturing machinery and equipment in the next budget.
Motor Vehicle Fuel Consumption Act with respect to its relevancy or redundancy.
Policies or Program
Chemical Management Plan re Section 71 notices
Customs Release Service Options for emply racks/containers, A49 elimination and Customs Self-Assessment Offshore
Discussions regarding Canada Free Trade Agreement with the EU, TPP, Japan and South Korea and its impact on the auto industry.
Eco-Rebate Program and the continued implementation of levies on new vehicle purchases while the government terminated the rebate portion of the program. Will continue to pursue elimination of the levy portion of the program.
Extended Producer Responsibility initiatives affecting the auto industry (refrigerants and mercury containing products)
Vehicle Fuel Consumption Labelling with respect to harmonizing with the U.S. standard.
Regulation
Courier Imports Remission Order for low de minimis threshold and seeking to increase the current value to match that of the United States.
Motor Vehicle Safety Act and harmonizing safety regulations between Canada and US through Regulatory Cooperation Council
Passenger Automobile and Light Truck GHG Emission regulation with respect to consulting with government on an amendment to the regulation and to align with the United States.