Grant, Contribution or Other Financial Benefit, Policies or Program
The Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy (CEWS). Participation in the consultation with respect to the potential changes to the Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy (CEWS) program
Legislative Proposal, Bill or Resolution
CANADA-JAPAN ECONOMIC PARTNERSHIP AGREEMENT - Relating to the need for fair, equitable and transparent trade agreements on a multi-lateral basis.
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.
TAX CUTS AND JOBS ACT (U.S.A) - Identifying, monitoring, and mitigating risks associated with U.S. tax reform.
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.
Policies or Program
CHEMICAL MANAGEMENT PLAN - Clarifying ongoing use of substances in Canada.
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, 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.
Regulation
HARMONIZED GHG REGULATION - Ensuring one national GHG standard aligned with the U.S.