Supply Chain Management Association / Association de la Gestion de la Chaîne d’Approvisionnement
Registration:
11
of
23
(2021-03-23
to
2021-04-06)
Grant, Contribution or Other Financial Benefit
- Seeking a grant from Public Safety Canada through its Cyber Security Cooperation Program (CSCP) to fund cyber security and risk management training for supply chain workforce.
- Seeking sponsorship from government institutions for planned Supply Chain Management Association initiatives and events, including the 2020 National Conference.
Legislative Proposal, Bill or Resolution
- Bill S-216 An Act to enact the Modern Slavery Act and to amend the Customs Tariff Act: Communicating with the Government of Canada regarding the potential effects of Bill S-216 on Canadian companies, particularly agricultural and food processing companies.
Policies or Program
- Consultation and advocacy related to the education, training and re-training of supply chain management professionals.
- Participation in government consultations on preclearance in Canada regulations and modern slavery in supply chains.
- To discuss policies focused on emergency management and responses, protection of public health and supply chain coordination during the COVID-19 emergency. Coordination of supply chains supporting the public sector, including the delivery of critical goods to government entities such as provincial health authorities. Coordination of supply chains supporting the private sector, including the delivery of essential goods to retailers and major grocers. Consultation and advocacy on demand modelling, inventory levels of critical supplies and changes to the manufacturing sector.