Chemistry Industry Association of Canada

What they're asking for

In the registry's own words. Descriptions are only filed for meetings since mid-2024.

1. General introduction to the chemistry and plastics industries and their role in Canada’s economy and sustainability objectives.

   June 10, 2026 · Branden Leslie · Conservative · Energy; Environment; Health; Industry; Climate

2. International Trade Issues associated with cross border trade between Canada and the USA. This includes negotiations with the USA on the implementation of the Canada, US, Mexico Agreement (CUSMA) and other trade agreements. Impact of US Tariffs on Canadian industry.

   April 23, 2026 · David McKenzie · Conservative · International Trade

3. Implementation of Bill S-5 An Act to Amend the Canadian Environmental Protection Act Respecting proposed changes to the assessment and management of Chemicals and Products; the Right to a Healthy Environment; the protection of Vulnerable Populations; the creation of a 'Watch List' for chemical substances; and the protection of confidential business information.

   April 23, 2026 · Yasir Naqvi · Liberal · Environment; Health

4. Advocating for CIAC’s pre-budget recommendations to strengthen investment attraction, advance climate policy, and improve plastics sector competitiveness. Addressed the impacts of rail labour disruptions on supply chain efficiency and overall industry performance.

   February 24, 2026 · Dan Albas · Conservative · Industry; Labour; Transportation; Budget; Climate

5. Make the Accelerated Capital Cost Allowance (ACCA) measure permanent to provide long-term capital certainty for investments.

   November 19, 2025 · Greg McLean · Conservative · Taxation and Finance

6. Environmental Policy in terms of providing input concerning chemical manufacturing operations and the substances produced and used by the industry

   November 18, 2025 · Ziad Aboultaif · Conservative · Environment; Health

7. Bill S-5 An Act to Amend the Canadian Environmental Protection Act 1999, to make related amendments to the Food and Drugs Act and to repeal the Perfluorooctane Sulfonate Virtual Elimination Act (CEPA Modernization). Key areas: changes to the assessment and management of Chemicals and Products; the Right to a Healthy Environment; the protection of Vulnerable Populations; the creation of a "Watch List" for chemical substances; and the protection of confidential business information.

   October 15, 2025 · Eric St-Pierre · Liberal · Environment; Health; Industry

8. Economic and Fiscal Policy: input on federal financial and tax issues

   March 6, 2025 · Gérard Deltell · Conservative · Taxation and Finance; Budget; Economic Development

9. International Trade Issues associated with cross border trade between Canada and the USA. This includes negotiations with the USA on the implementation of the Canada, US, Mexico Agreement (CUSMA) and other trade agreements including the Trans Pacific Partnership (TPP).

   January 14, 2025 · Philip Lawrence · Conservative · International Trade; Small Business; Taxation and Finance; Transportation; Economic Development

10. Amendments to the Canadian Environmental Protection Act to delete plastic manufactured items from the list of toxic substances in Schedule 1 – Bill C-380

    December 10, 2024 · Corey Tochor · Conservative · Environment; Health; Industry

Full meeting log

54 MP-directed communications since January 2024, from the Registry of Lobbyists.