British Columbia Trucking Association
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Advocating for policy measure changes that the Ministry of Energy, Mines and Low Carbon Innovation is proposing which seeks to implement emission reduction targets on the medium- and heavy-duty (MHD) commercial transportation sector in BC.
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Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity
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Environment, Industry, Transportation
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Discussed the transitioning of the medium to heavy duty transportation sector towards low to zero-emission vehicles with ministry of transportation and infrastructure as well as ministry of Energy and Mines. Specifically related to proposals for B.C.’s MHD ZEV requirements to implement a phased-in approach of emission reduction targets, with requirements starting in 2026 rather than 2024.
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Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity
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Environment, Industry, Transportation
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Discussed the transitioning of the medium to heavy duty transportation sector towards low to zero-emission vehicles with ministry of transportation and infrastructure as well as ministry of Energy and Mines. Specifically related to proposals for B.C.’s MHD ZEV requirements to implement a phased-in approach of emission reduction targets, with requirements starting in 2026 rather than 2024.
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Introduction, amendment, passage or defeat of any Bill or resolution in or before the Legislative Assembly, Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity
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Environment, Industry, Transportation
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Discussed the transition of the transportation industry to low and zero-emission vehicles
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Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity
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Energy, Environment, Industry, Transportation
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Drafted a letter addressed to the Federal Government of Canada requesting for funding to support with flood mitigation and also included- Premier Eby, Minister(s) Fleming, Ma, and Alexis; MLA(s) Banman and de Jong.
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Awarding, amendment or termination of any contract, grant or financial benefit by or on behalf of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity
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Emergency Preparedness
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Drafted a letter to Minister Fleming requesting for stronger coordination of National Safety Code Enforcement within the commercial transportation sector.
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Development or enactment of any regulation, including the enactment of a regulation for the purposes of amending or repealing a regulation
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Transportation
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Email invitation sent to Minister Osborne's Chief of Staff, Andrew Cuddy, and Minister Fleming's Chief of Staff, Veronica Harrison, requesting for Ministers participation in a scheduled Earth Day announcement about the success of the CleanBC Heavy-duty Vehicle Efficiency Program administered by the BCTA.
Letter sent on March 22nd to Minister Fleming requesting project support for a snowplow road clearing update system so that BC commercial trucks can move goods safely during winter months.
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Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity
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Environment, Transportation
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Follow-up discussion on potential modifications to the BC Special Use Vehicle Incentive Program
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Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity
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Energy, Industry, Infrastructure, Transportation
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July 15th 2024- Phone call with Kay Krishna, DM MOTI, to continue discussing regulatory change to permit 6X2 drivetrain configuration pilot program mandated approval within BC's Commercial Transportation Regulations
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Development or enactment of any regulation, including the enactment of a regulation for the purposes of amending or repealing a regulation
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Infrastructure, Transportation
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July 17, 2024- Request for a meeting with Minister Fleming, MoTI to discuss approval of 6X2 drivetrain configuration for Hydrogen Fuel Cell Vehicles within BC's Commercial Transportation Regulations.
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Development or enactment of any regulation, including the enactment of a regulation for the purposes of amending or repealing a regulation
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Infrastructure, Transportation
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July 4th, 2024 - Messaged Minister Fleming, MoTI to discuss regulatory change to permit hydrogen fuel cell trucks to be able to move on BC highways.
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Development or enactment of any regulation, including the enactment of a regulation for the purposes of amending or repealing a regulation
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Infrastructure, Transportation
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July 9th 2024- Phone call with Kay Krishna, DM MOTI, to discuss regulatory change to permit 6X2 drivetrain configuration pilot program mandated approval within BC's Commercial Transportation Regulations
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Development or enactment of any regulation, including the enactment of a regulation for the purposes of amending or repealing a regulation
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Infrastructure, Transportation
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June 17, phone call to Veronica Harrison, Senior Ministerial Advisor, Min Fleming’s office, to discuss regulatory change to permit 6X2 drivetrain configuration.
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Development or enactment of any regulation, including the enactment of a regulation for the purposes of amending or repealing a regulation
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Infrastructure, Transportation
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Meeting with Minister Rob Fleming on January 18th discussed de-carbonization of BC's commercial transportation sector and advocacy for increasing road safety enforcement.
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Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity, Development or enactment of any regulation, including the enactment of a regulation for the purposes of amending or repealing a regulation
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Environment, Industry, Transportation
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Met with Deputy Minister of Jobs, Economic, Development and Innovation to discuss the transitioning of the medium to heavy duty transportation sector towards low to zero-emission vehicles. Specifically related to proposals for B.C.’s MHD ZEV requirements to implement a phased-in approach of emission reduction targets, with requirements starting in 2026 rather than 2024, need for government support for innovative MHD ZEV pilot projects, and path to 2030 climate action targets including extending the CleanBC Heavy-duty Vehicle Efficiency Program for an additional two years.
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Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity, Awarding, amendment or termination of any contract, grant or financial benefit by or on behalf of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity, Development or enactment of any regulation, including the enactment of a regulation for the purposes of amending or repealing a regulation
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Economic Development and Trade, Environment
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On February 15th I met with Minister Josie Osborne to discuss policy measure changes that the Ministry of Energy, Mines and Low Carbon Innovation is proposing which seeks to implement emission reduction targets on the medium- and heavy-duty (MHD) commercial transportation sector in BC. At the meeting Minister Osborne was accompanied by: Andrew Cuddy, Chief of Staff – EMLI, Shannon Baskerville, DM EMLI, Kay Krishna, DM MOTI
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Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity
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Environment, Industry, Transportation
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On July 14thmet with deputy minister of Infrastructure and transportation to discuss the policy recommendations proposed within Clean Energy Canada's On the Road to Net Zero June 2023 Report. Specifically related to how government can effectively move the commercial vehicle transportation industry towards net zero.
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Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity
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Infrastructure, Transportation
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On May 23, 2023 I reached out to Minister Fleming's office to set up a meeting to discuss the zero emission vehicle mandate for the drayage sector . No meeting has been scheduled nor a response to the request has been provided as of date.
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Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity
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Transportation
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Phone call on June 7th 2024 to Kay Krishna, DM MOTI, to discuss regulatory change to permit 6X2 drivetrain configuration mandated within BC's Commercial Transportation Regulations
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Development or enactment of any regulation, including the enactment of a regulation for the purposes of amending or repealing a regulation
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Infrastructure, Transportation
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Policy recommendations made in response to the Ministry of Energy, Mines and Low Carbon Innovation's recent proposal to establish regulated zero-emission vehicle (ZEV) requirements for medium- and heavy-duty (MHD) vehicles in line with California and other leading jurisdictions. The objective of the proposal is to achieve 27-32% emission reduction targets for the transportation by year 2030.
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Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity, Development or enactment of any regulation, including the enactment of a regulation for the purposes of amending or repealing a regulation
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Environment, Industry, Insurance
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Reform of extraordinary load permit program for oversize-overweight vehicles in BC to promote efficiency and economic growth.
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Development or enactment of any regulation, including the enactment of a regulation for the purposes of amending or repealing a regulation, Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity
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Economic Development and Trade, Environment, Industry, Small Business, Transportation
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Requested a meeting with deputy minister at energy, mines and low carbon innovation (EMLI) to discuss the transitioning of the medium to heavy duty transportation sector towards low to zero-emission vehicles as it relates to the ministry's proposed phased in MHD ZEV requirements. The meeting with the Deputy Minister never occurred but spoke with deputy minister's staff member instead.
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Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity
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Environment, Industry, Transportation
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Spoke with MoTI- Deputy Minister, Kaye Krishna, about commercial vehicle weight allowance and regulation change for fuel cell vehicles.
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Development or enactment of any regulation, including the enactment of a regulation for the purposes of amending or repealing a regulation
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Transportation
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