Amending the Canada Transportation Act rail freight service provisions.
Canadian Environmental Assessment Act as it relates to cumulative effects and interaction with provincial environmental assessment.
Development of legislative proposals as related to Corporate Social Responsibility.
Discuss work stoppage legislation
The Canada Transportation Act with regard to international shipping.
The Canada Transportation Act with regard to railway operations and infrastructure.
The Species at Risk Act as related to the statutory review of the Act
Policies or Program
Discuss Temporary Foreign Workers Program and access to high skilled labour pool
Discuss advancement of free trade agreements with key markets with a focus on the Asia-Pacific region
Discuss climate change policy and effective and efficient carbon pricing
Discuss corporate structure of Ridley Terminals Inc., a Canadian Crown Corporation governed by the Financial Administration Act.
Discuss policy scope of Extractive Industries Consultations as it relates to International Trade
Discuss port capacity at Ridley Terminals, a Canadian Crown Corporation governed by the Financial Administration Act.
Discuss scope of the future review of: Building the Canadian Advantage: A Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Strategy for the Canadian International Extractive Sector
Discuss the development of mandatory reporting standards for Canadian extractive companies
Human resources and skills development and training for Aboriginals and under-represented groups in mining.
The Fisheries Act with regards to fish habitat protection.
Zinc Micronutrient Initiative, as it relates to the Canadian International Development Agency's policies and objectives on food security, sustainable growth, child health, nutrition and partnerships.
Regulation
Discuss Canada's implementation of the International Maritime Organization's MARPOL Annex V regulation
Discuss Railway Third Party Liability Regulations
Discuss development of GHG emissions regulations for the base metal smelting sector
Fisheries Act in respect of the Metal Mining Effluent Regulations (MMER) and regulation for coal, and requirements for Environmental Effects Monitoring (EEM)
