PolitiKit

Engaging with Canada’s regional development agencies (e.g. ACOA, CanNor, PrairiesCan, FedNor, FedDev Ontario) to explore regionally tailored initiatives that strengthen the youth talent pipeline, support youth mental health and leadership, and contribute to the growth of local businesses by equipping young people with the skills, resilience, and capacity to participate in and lead regional economic development.

Advocating for the recapitalization of the Youth Employment and Skills Strategy (YESS) and allocation of $3 million over three years to Jack.org to fund 420 paid, peer-led youth mental health leadership positions—delivering mentorship, Jack Talks, and outreach that will reach 200,000 youth across Canada by 2028.

Seeking a federal investment of $2.5 million over three years through the Public Health Agency of Canada or the Youth Mental Health Fund to scale Jack.org’s Be There Certificate and edHub, reaching 75,000 youth by 2028 with evidence-informed mental health literacy tools in both digital and school-based formats.

Build Canada Homes – Program Design and Implementation: Engagement with federal departments, agencies, ministers’ offices, and senior officials regarding the development, design, and implementation of Build Canada Homes, including program objectives, eligibility criteria, timing, and structure, as they relate to the advancement of 2B Developments’ housing project portfolio.

Affordable Housing (including within Build Canada Homes) by incorporating youth housing, homelessness prevention, and wraparound supports. 360°kids will communicate with federal officials regarding the design and implementation of Build Canada Homes alongside the important goals of federal departments (including Finance, PSPC, and Health) and agencies, and related federal housing measures. Advocate to ensure youth supportive/transitional housing and homelessness prevention are incorporated into program objectives, eligible activities, and funding criteria. Recognize the role of wraparound supports (mental health, employment, family/natural supports) in stabilizing youth housing outcomes. Advance pilot opportunities with community partners such as 360°kids to demonstrate scalable approaches and measurable outcomes.

Integrate funded mental health, mentorship, and early intervention supports into YESS-funded placements. 360°kids will communicate with federal officials regarding the redesign and delivery of the Youth Employment and Skills Strategy (YESS), to ensure that funded mental health and wraparound supports are embedded alongside employment placements. Advocate for including dedicated federal funding (through contribution agreements and/or program requirements) for counselling, mentorship, early intervention, literacy and peer supports delivered by community partners. Ensure supports are available for youth facing barriers such as homelessness, disability, newcomer status, and Indigenous identity. Improve outcomes such as training completion, job retention, well-being, and reduced crises or program dropouts.

Modernize and recapitalize YESS into a year-round Youth Hiring Incentive (YHI). 360°kids will communicate with federal officials regarding modernization and recapitalization of the Youth Employment and Skills Strategy (YESS), including changes to the Canada Summer Jobs (CSJ) program. Advocate to expand short, time-limited placements into a year-round Youth Hiring Incentive for youth aged 18-29 who are not in full-time study. Support longer, more stable placements that reflect current labour-market realities and enable retention and progression. Structure delivery through multi-year contribution agreements with community partners and predictable incentives for employers, with enhanced supports/top-ups for barriered youth (e.g., homelessness, disability, newcomer and Indigenous youth).

Sector-specific youth pathways, train-the-trainer models, and employer partnerships. 360°kids will communicate with federal officials regarding funding streams and program models that strengthen youth workforce pathways and employer partnerships. Advocate for funding streams that invest in train-the-trainer programs and sector-specific youth pathways (including trades, technology, culinary, PSW/social work, environment). Promote models that link employment and skills development to mental health and housing stability supports for older youth with barriers and those underrepresented in the job market. Encourage stable, outcomes-based funding that supports onboarding and retention, particularly for equity-deserving youth.

Data and outcomes reporting capacity – support to expand tracking and align reporting with federal priorities. 360°kids will communicate with federal officials regarding resources and supports to expand data tracking capacity and outcomes reporting, including where such capacity can be supported through program funding. Will advocate to increase support to expand data tracking capacity for housing and employment outcomes. Aligning reporting with federal priorities and program reporting templates to demonstrate measurable results for youth, communities, and the broader economy.

Youth mental health and addictions – community capacity and operating funding 360°kids will communicate with federal decision-makers regarding youth mental health and addictions priorities, with a focus on expanding access and community capacity. Will seek to help identify and shape upcoming federal youth mental health funding mechanisms (including how community-based organizations can access health-specific funding streams). Advocate for operating funding models that enable youth-serving organizations to deliver prevention, early intervention, and wraparound supports. Position 360°kids' integrated prevention and wraparound model as a value-for-money investment that reduces downstream costs in emergency care, policing, and social services. Ensure youth voice and equity perspectives are incorporated into youth mental health and addictions policy and funding approaches.

Align youth employment and housing policy to reduce downstream pressure on shelters, emergency rooms, and the justice system. 360°kids will communicate with federal officials regarding integrated approaches that align housing, health, and labour priorities to improve outcomes for vulnerable youth. Will promote integrated program design that connects employment placements with stable housing supports and mental health interventions. Advance prevention and early-intervention models that reduce reliance on emergency rooms, shelters, and the justice system. Support federal investment in the capacity (including data tracking) needed to measure outcomes across housing stability, employment retention, and well-being.

Affordable Housing (including within Build Canada Homes) by incorporating youth housing, homelessness prevention, and wraparound supports. 360°kids will communicate with federal officials regarding the design and implementation of Build Canada Homes alongside the important goals of federal departments (including Finance, PSPC, and Health) and agencies, and related federal housing measures. Advocate to ensure youth supportive/transitional housing and homelessness prevention are incorporated into program objectives, eligible activities, and funding criteria. Recognize the role of wraparound supports (mental health, employment, family/natural supports) in stabilizing youth housing outcomes. Advance pilot opportunities with community partners such as 360°kids to demonstrate scalable approaches and measurable outcomes.

Sector-specific youth pathways, train-the-trainer models, and employer partnerships. 360°kids will communicate with federal officials regarding funding streams and program models that strengthen youth workforce pathways and employer partnerships. Advocate for funding streams that invest in train-the-trainer programs and sector-specific youth pathways (including trades, technology, culinary, PSW/social work, environment). Promote models that link employment and skills development to mental health and housing stability supports for older youth with barriers and those underrepresented in the job market. Encourage stable, outcomes-based funding that supports onboarding and retention, particularly for equity-deserving youth.

Integrate funded mental health, mentorship, and early intervention supports into YESS-funded placements. 360°kids will communicate with federal officials regarding the redesign and delivery of the Youth Employment and Skills Strategy (YESS), to ensure that funded mental health and wraparound supports are embedded alongside employment placements. Advocate for including dedicated federal funding (through contribution agreements and/or program requirements) for counselling, mentorship, early intervention, literacy and peer supports delivered by community partners. Ensure supports are available for youth facing barriers such as homelessness, disability, newcomer status, and Indigenous identity. Improve outcomes such as training completion, job retention, well-being, and reduced crises or program dropouts.

Youth mental health and addictions – community capacity and operating funding 360°kids will communicate with federal decision-makers regarding youth mental health and addictions priorities, with a focus on expanding access and community capacity. Will seek to help identify and shape upcoming federal youth mental health funding mechanisms (including how community-based organizations can access health-specific funding streams). Advocate for operating funding models that enable youth-serving organizations to deliver prevention, early intervention, and wraparound supports. Position 360°kids' integrated prevention and wraparound model as a value-for-money investment that reduces downstream costs in emergency care, policing, and social services. Ensure youth voice and equity perspectives are incorporated into youth mental health and addictions policy and funding approaches.

Resimate proposes a rules-based per-home contribution paid at permit (with adders for speed and affordability), plus a narrow installation backstop. The program would de-risk homeowner and lender participation, reduce execution risk for manufacturers, and accelerate conversion from permits to built units.

Resimate proposes a single, multi-city approval process to deliver 5,000–10,000 small-scale infill homes (Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) and multiplexes) across 12–18 cities. The model uses standardized plan sets, reserved factory slots, and a simple loan/contribution mechanism to accelerate delivery, cut costs, and strengthen Canadian off-site manufacturing capacity.

Resimate urges Build Canada Homes to use federal buying power to secure standing offers for shell kits, Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP) pods, stair systems, foundations, windows/doors, and crane/set services. Linking these orders to passport plan IDs would lower costs, shorten lead times, and stabilize Canadian factory capacity.

Resimate recommends creating a national catalogue of factory-ready ADU and multiplex designs tied to the Housing Design Catalogue. Cities adopting these plans would commit to 10-day plan checks and 15-day site permits, allowing rapid, repeatable approvals across jurisdictions.

Data and outcomes reporting capacity – support to expand tracking and align reporting with federal priorities. 360°kids will communicate with federal officials regarding resources and supports to expand data tracking capacity and outcomes reporting, including where such capacity can be supported through program funding. Will advocate to increase support to expand data tracking capacity for housing and employment outcomes. Aligning reporting with federal priorities and program reporting templates to demonstrate measurable results for youth, communities, and the broader economy.

Align youth employment and housing policy to reduce downstream pressure on shelters, emergency rooms, and the justice system. 360°kids will communicate with federal officials regarding integrated approaches that align housing, health, and labour priorities to improve outcomes for vulnerable youth. Will promote integrated program design that connects employment placements with stable housing supports and mental health interventions. Advance prevention and early-intervention models that reduce reliance on emergency rooms, shelters, and the justice system. Support federal investment in the capacity (including data tracking) needed to measure outcomes across housing stability, employment retention, and well-being.

Youth mental health and addictions – community capacity and operating funding 360°kids will communicate with federal decision-makers regarding youth mental health and addictions priorities, with a focus on expanding access and community capacity. Will seek to help identify and shape upcoming federal youth mental health funding mechanisms (including how community-based organizations can access health-specific funding streams). Advocate for operating funding models that enable youth-serving organizations to deliver prevention, early intervention, and wraparound supports. Position 360°kids' integrated prevention and wraparound model as a value-for-money investment that reduces downstream costs in emergency care, policing, and social services. Ensure youth voice and equity perspectives are incorporated into youth mental health and addictions policy and funding approaches.

Integrate funded mental health, mentorship, and early intervention supports into YESS-funded placements. 360°kids will communicate with federal officials regarding the redesign and delivery of the Youth Employment and Skills Strategy (YESS), to ensure that funded mental health and wraparound supports are embedded alongside employment placements. Advocate for including dedicated federal funding (through contribution agreements and/or program requirements) for counselling, mentorship, early intervention, literacy and peer supports delivered by community partners. Ensure supports are available for youth facing barriers such as homelessness, disability, newcomer status, and Indigenous identity. Improve outcomes such as training completion, job retention, well-being, and reduced crises or program dropouts.

Apply an equity and housing-stability lens across YESS and align it with federal housing investments. 360°kids will communicate with federal officials regarding the objectives, eligibility criteria, and reporting requirements for YESS-funded programming, to better integrate equity and housing stability outcomes. Recognize housing stability, homelessness prevention, and equitable access to opportunity as core objectives within YESS frameworks, calls for proposals, and reporting templates. Advocate for the inclusion of outcome measures and equity benchmarks for rural/remote, Indigenous, newcomer, racialized, and disabled youth. Align youth employment programming with federal housing and health investments so that youth-focused prevention, housing, and wraparound supports are eligible and/or prioritized where appropriate.

Sector-specific youth pathways, train-the-trainer models, and employer partnerships. 360°kids will communicate with federal officials regarding funding streams and program models that strengthen youth workforce pathways and employer partnerships. Advocate for funding streams that invest in train-the-trainer programs and sector-specific youth pathways (including trades, technology, culinary, PSW/social work, environment). Promote models that link employment and skills development to mental health and housing stability supports for older youth with barriers and those underrepresented in the job market. Encourage stable, outcomes-based funding that supports onboarding and retention, particularly for equity-deserving youth.

Affordable Housing (including within Build Canada Homes) by incorporating youth housing, homelessness prevention, and wraparound supports. 360°kids will communicate with federal officials regarding the design and implementation of Build Canada Homes alongside the important goals of federal departments (including Finance, PSPC, and Health) and agencies, and related federal housing measures. Advocate to ensure youth supportive/transitional housing and homelessness prevention are incorporated into program objectives, eligible activities, and funding criteria. Recognize the role of wraparound supports (mental health, employment, family/natural supports) in stabilizing youth housing outcomes. Advance pilot opportunities with community partners such as 360°kids to demonstrate scalable approaches and measurable outcomes.

Secure federal funding to support Wabigoon Lake Ojibway Nation’s development of data centres on Nation land through existing and forthcoming programs through Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada, Natural Resources Canada, Indigenous Services Canada, and the Regional Development Agency for Northern Ontario.

Secure federal funding commitment of the remaining needed to complete Wabigoon Lake Ojibway Nation’s critical water treatment plant upgrade.

Engaging with Indigenous Services Canada, Natural Resources Canada, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED), and FedNor to explore federal support for Wabigoon to lead the modernization and expansion of on-reserve and regional infrastructure, specifically focused on energy systems and digital connectivity, to advance community well-being, regional economic development, and Indigenous-led infrastructure delivery.

Formally recognize Wabigoon Lake Ojibway Nation’s Regulatory Assurance and Accountability Protocol (RAAP) as a binding oversight framework in all federal permitting, review, and regulatory processes in relation to the Nation's existing agreement to act as a willing host to Canada's Deep Geological Repository for nuclear waste on their traditional lands.

Develop a joint Wabigoon Lake Ojibway Nation–federal infrastructure strategy to support the Nation’s role as host of the DGR, including investment in housing, roads, utilities, broadband, and emergency services.

Establish a technical table between the Government of Canada and the Wabigoon Lake Ojibway Nation to work towards a treaty table to resolve longstanding jurisdictional ambiguity affecting the Nation’s ability to fully engage in planning for the Deep Geological Repository (DGR).

Secure federal funding to support Wabigoon Lake Ojibway Nation’s development of data centres on Nation land through existing and forthcoming programs through Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada, Natural Resources Canada, Indigenous Services Canada, and the Regional Development Agency for Northern Ontario.

Secure federal funding commitment of the remaining needed to complete Wabigoon Lake Ojibway Nation’s critical water treatment plant upgrade.

Formally recognize Wabigoon Lake Ojibway Nation’s Regulatory Assurance and Accountability Protocol (RAAP) as a binding oversight framework in all federal permitting, review, and regulatory processes in relation to the Nation's existing agreement to act as a willing host to Canada's Deep Geological Repository for nuclear waste on their traditional lands.

Develop a joint Wabigoon Lake Ojibway Nation–federal infrastructure strategy to support the Nation’s role as host of the DGR, including investment in housing, roads, utilities, broadband, and emergency services.

Fund and prioritize Wabigoon Lake Ojibway Nation’s Indigenous-led modular housing strategy as part of Build Canada Homes, with pre-development support and alignment with Indigenous procurement and workforce plans.

Engaging with Indigenous Services Canada, Natural Resources Canada, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED), and FedNor to explore federal support for Wabigoon to lead the modernization and expansion of on-reserve and regional infrastructure, specifically focused on energy systems and digital connectivity, to advance community well-being, regional economic development, and Indigenous-led infrastructure delivery.

Develop a joint Wabigoon Lake Ojibway Nation–federal infrastructure strategy to support the Nation’s role as host of the DGR, including investment in housing, roads, utilities, broadband, and emergency services.

Establish a technical table between the Government of Canada and the Wabigoon Lake Ojibway Nation to work towards a treaty table to resolve longstanding jurisdictional ambiguity affecting the Nation’s ability to fully engage in planning for the Deep Geological Repository (DGR).

Prioritize One Bowl’s Indigenous-led “Tree to Home” timber-to-housing supply chain in federal procurement to support housing delivery and economic reconciliation.

Prioritize One Bowl’s Indigenous-led “Tree to Home” timber-to-housing supply chain in federal procurement to support housing delivery and economic reconciliation.

Obtain $6 million in federal funding for One Bowl’s Indigenous-led housing manufacturing facility to create 100+ jobs, deliver training, and supply modular homes for Build Canada Homes.

Requesting $500,000 over two years to formally integrate youth mental health leadership and lived experience into federal workforce, health, and education strategies, by funding partnerships with Jack.org to support youth co-design, policy consultation, and evaluation initiatives with departments like Health Canada, ESDC, and PHAC.

Seeking federal funding and/or adoption of BuildingIN’s Low-Rise Infill Enablement Toolkit, developed through field-tested municipal partnerships, so that the Toolkit would serve as core delivery infrastructure for Build Canada Homes—standardizing zoning, mapping, and feasibility tools to accelerate modular infill housing delivery across Canadian municipalities.

Seeking federal investment to fund the design and delivery of modular, small-scale infill housing demonstration projects, using BuildingIN’s prefabricated design prototypes and technical expertise to demonstrate cost-based, community-compatible housing delivery across at least 50 municipalities as part of Build Canada Homes.

Engaging with Indigenous Services Canada, Natural Resources Canada, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED), and FedNor to explore federal support for Wabigoon to lead the modernization and expansion of on-reserve and regional infrastructure, specifically focused on energy systems and digital connectivity, to advance community well-being, regional economic development, and Indigenous-led infrastructure delivery.

Secure federal funding commitment of the remaining needed to complete Wabigoon Lake Ojibway Nation’s critical water treatment plant upgrade.

Secure federal funding to support Wabigoon Lake Ojibway Nation’s development of data centres on Nation land through existing and forthcoming programs through Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada, Natural Resources Canada, Indigenous Services Canada, and the Regional Development Agency for Northern Ontario.

Fund and prioritize Wabigoon Lake Ojibway Nation’s Indigenous-led modular housing strategy as part of Build Canada Homes, with pre-development support and alignment with Indigenous procurement and workforce plans.

Develop a joint Wabigoon Lake Ojibway Nation–federal infrastructure strategy to support the Nation’s role as host of the DGR, including investment in housing, roads, utilities, broadband, and emergency services.

Establish a technical table between the Government of Canada and the Wabigoon Lake Ojibway Nation to work towards a treaty table to resolve longstanding jurisdictional ambiguity affecting the Nation’s ability to fully engage in planning for the Deep Geological Repository (DGR).

Position LEC as a lead delivery partner in the National Workforce Strategy to develop Skilled Trades Talent Hubs serving racialized, newcomer, youth, and women-led communities

Launch an LEC-led pilot program funded by the Foreign Credential Recognition Program to help newcomers prepare for skilled trades certification and employment.

Create a $2 million annual federal fund administered by CPRA to improve disaster readiness and economic resilience of recreation facilities in rural and remote areas.

Seeking federal investment of $1,000,000 in 2025–26 and $500,000 annually thereafter to support CPRA in designing and delivering a national Collective Impact model for the recreation and parks sector. The model would position CPRA as the backbone organization, coordinating multi-sectoral efforts to advance public health, equity, climate resilience, and national unity through inclusive, community-based recreation spaces and services.

Positioning CPRA as a delivery partner in the Government of Canada's workforce strategy, with a focus on expanding access to youth employment through the Youth Employment and Skills Strategy (YESS). CPRA seeks federal investment to grow sector capacity, address labour shortages, and create meaningful youth employment opportunities that improve public health, promote inclusion, and reduce risk factors such as justice system involvement.

Formally recognize Wabigoon Lake Ojibway Nation’s Regulatory Assurance and Accountability Protocol (RAAP) as a binding oversight framework in all federal permitting, review, and regulatory processes in relation to the Nation's existing agreement to act as a willing host to Canada's Deep Geological Repository for nuclear waste on their traditional lands.

Establish a technical table between the Government of Canada and the Wabigoon Lake Ojibway Nation to work towards a treaty table to resolve longstanding jurisdictional ambiguity affecting the Nation’s ability to fully engage in planning for the Deep Geological Repository (DGR).

Engaging with Indigenous Services Canada, Natural Resources Canada, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED), and FedNor to explore federal support for Wabigoon to lead the modernization and expansion of on-reserve and regional infrastructure, specifically focused on energy systems and digital connectivity, to advance community well-being, regional economic development, and Indigenous-led infrastructure delivery.

Develop a joint Wabigoon Lake Ojibway Nation–federal infrastructure strategy to support the Nation’s role as host of the DGR, including investment in housing, roads, utilities, broadband, and emergency services.

Fund and prioritize Wabigoon Lake Ojibway Nation’s Indigenous-led modular housing strategy as part of Build Canada Homes, with pre-development support and alignment with Indigenous procurement and workforce plans.

Secure federal funding commitment of the remaining needed to complete Wabigoon Lake Ojibway Nation’s critical water treatment plant upgrade.

Engaging with Indigenous Services Canada, Natural Resources Canada, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED), and FedNor to explore federal support for Wabigoon to lead the modernization and expansion of on-reserve and regional infrastructure, specifically focused on energy systems and digital connectivity, to advance community well-being, regional economic development, and Indigenous-led infrastructure delivery.

Develop a joint Wabigoon Lake Ojibway Nation–federal infrastructure strategy to support the Nation’s role as host of the DGR, including investment in housing, roads, utilities, broadband, and emergency services.

Secure federal funding commitment of the remaining needed to complete Wabigoon Lake Ojibway Nation’s critical water treatment plant upgrade.

Secure federal funding to support Wabigoon Lake Ojibway Nation’s development of data centres on Nation land through existing and forthcoming programs through Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada, Natural Resources Canada, Indigenous Services Canada, and the Regional Development Agency for Northern Ontario.

Secure federal funding commitment of the remaining needed to complete Wabigoon Lake Ojibway Nation’s critical water treatment plant upgrade.

Engaging with Indigenous Services Canada, Natural Resources Canada, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED), and FedNor to explore federal support for Wabigoon to lead the modernization and expansion of on-reserve and regional infrastructure, specifically focused on energy systems and digital connectivity, to advance community well-being, regional economic development, and Indigenous-led infrastructure delivery.

Develop a joint Wabigoon Lake Ojibway Nation–federal infrastructure strategy to support the Nation’s role as host of the DGR, including investment in housing, roads, utilities, broadband, and emergency services.

Establish a technical table between the Government of Canada and the Wabigoon Lake Ojibway Nation to work towards a treaty table to resolve longstanding jurisdictional ambiguity affecting the Nation’s ability to fully engage in planning for the Deep Geological Repository (DGR).

Develop a joint Wabigoon Lake Ojibway Nation–federal infrastructure strategy to support the Nation’s role as host of the DGR, including investment in housing, roads, utilities, broadband, and emergency services.

Establish a technical table between the Government of Canada and the Wabigoon Lake Ojibway Nation to work towards a treaty table to resolve longstanding jurisdictional ambiguity affecting the Nation’s ability to fully engage in planning for the Deep Geological Repository (DGR).

Secure federal funding to support Wabigoon Lake Ojibway Nation’s development of data centres on Nation land through existing and forthcoming programs through Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada, Natural Resources Canada, Indigenous Services Canada, and the Regional Development Agency for Northern Ontario.

Develop a joint Wabigoon Lake Ojibway Nation–federal infrastructure strategy to support the Nation’s role as host of the DGR, including investment in housing, roads, utilities, broadband, and emergency services.

Seeking federal investment to fund the design and delivery of modular, small-scale infill housing demonstration projects, using BuildingIN’s prefabricated design prototypes and technical expertise to demonstrate cost-based, community-compatible housing delivery across at least 50 municipalities as part of Build Canada Homes.

Seeking federal endorsement and adoption of forecast-based municipal housing delivery plans as a condition of Build Canada Homes funding, using BuildingIN’s data-driven tools—including zoning overlays, uptake modeling, and servicing analysis—as a standardized methodology to ensure funding is tied to buildable, market-ready outcomes.

Seeking federal funding and/or adoption of BuildingIN’s Low-Rise Infill Enablement Toolkit, developed through field-tested municipal partnerships, so that the Toolkit would serve as core delivery infrastructure for Build Canada Homes—standardizing zoning, mapping, and feasibility tools to accelerate modular infill housing delivery across Canadian municipalities.