PolitiKit

Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) - CAAIN's Research and Innovation Stream Accelerator Pilot, supported by the AAFC ACT program, strengthens the national smart farm network and accelerates adoption of energy-efficient, emissions-reducing, and precision agriculture technologies.

Lobbying to ensure that low-income households can continue to live affordably in federally-administered housing co-operatives after their operating agreements end with Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC).

Explore funding and/or grant opportunities within the Federal Government as they align with Memorial University strategic initiatives and Federal Government strategic initiatives, especially those related to Science and Technology, Innovation, Arctic and Northern Development, Defence and Ocean and Marine development.

Income Tax Act with respect to corporate income tax, capital tax, international taxation, personal taxation, and registered saving products

Providing input on the development of the Consumer-Driven Banking Framework

Discussion relating to housing finance framework, including reforms to expand housing supply, mortgage underwriting regulations and covered bonds

Proceeds of Crime (Money Laundering) and Terrorist Financing Act and Regulations with respect to a number of issues including identification requirements

Providing input on federal budget measures that may impact the banking sector

Work with the government to protect Canadians against fraud and scams

Discussions with government about federal climate and environmental policies, legislation and regulations, such as but not limited to the Emission Cap, the Clean Fuel Regulations, the Output Based Pricing System, the ZEV mandate and the Multi-Sector Air Pollutants Regulations.

Discussions with government on regulatory frameworks to enable successful closure & reclamation of oil sands mines, including regulations and practices that enable water release.

Expand funding for community efforts to address homelessness through Reaching Home and make changes to the National Housing Strategy, Reaching Home, and federal housing policy to support ending homelessness and the implementation of the right to housing in Canada.

Implementation of the Homelessness Reduction Innovation Fund

Canadian Environmental Protection Act with respect to the regulatory framework for greenhouse gas emissions and criteria for air contaminants and air pollutant regulations

Policies and frameworks to accelerate access to innovative medicines post-Health Canada approval, including efforts to reduce time to reimbursement and streamline federal/provincial listing processes.

Infrastructure - Expand opportunities for long-term investors to support infrastructure investment, including opportunities to support investment in housing.

Federal Fiscal Measures: Taxation, fiscal policy and financial measures administered by the Department of Finance, including clean energy investment tax credits, capital cost allowance, pension related policies, and other federal fiscal measures relevant to major infrastructure and energy projects.

Clean Electricity, Electrification & Energy Security: Policies, programs and regulatory frameworks related to clean electricity, electrification and energy security, including the role of nuclear energy in Canada’s net-zero objectives, emissions-free baseload electricity, grid readiness, electrification initiatives, and energy affordability and reliability.

Nuclear Safety, Environmental & Liability Frameworks: Legislation and regulations governing the safety, licensing, operation and environmental oversight of nuclear facilities, including the Canadian Nuclear Safety and Control Act, the Nuclear Liability and Compensation Act, the Fisheries Act, the Species at Risk Act, and associated regulations.

International Trade & Nuclear Exports: Trade, export and international cooperation policies affecting Canadian nuclear technologies, services and fuels, including export financing, international agreements and strategic trade alignment.

Indigenous Partnership & Reconciliation: Federal policies, programs and frameworks related to Indigenous consultation, participation, equity ownership, economic reconciliation, capacity building and long term partnerships in the nuclear and clean energy sectors.

Impact Assessment & Federal Permitting: Legislative and regulatory matters related to the Impact Assessment Act and the Canadian Environmental Assessment Act, including federal review processes, permitting requirements, timelines, and coordination for nuclear life extension, refurbishment and new nuclear projects.

National caregiving strategy including necessary policy, program, and budgetary allocations.

The impact that food insecurity is having on the health of Canadians and what policies or programs the government should implement to help address this issue

Advocating for policies that increase investment in privately protected areas and nature based solutions, and maximize biodiversity outcomes.

Seeking funding from various departments, including Environment and Climate Change Canada, Fisheries and Oceans Canada and Natural Resources Canada, for initiatives related to conservation, stewardship and research.