PolitiKit

Discussing climate, environmental, and sustainable finance policies, including the incorporation of climate-related and transition-related risks into government policy and frameworks, and factors influencing institutional investor capital allocation decisions.

PRI actively engages with public policy makers where relevant to our Mission and Principles. PRI also encourages its membership to participate in policy activity to ensure institutional investors are able to generate sustainable returns and create value.

Federal Government policies impacting social impact investment models between the federal government and the private sector.

Requesting financial support for transmission infrastructure that supports renewable energy development in Alberta from the Canada Infrastructure Bank.

Engaging government stakeholders in discussions regarding wildfire risk in Alberta, including the development of a mitigation and response strategy and the use of artificial intelligence for monitoring in collaboration with affected or at-risk communities.

Requesting funding under the Smart Renewables and Electrification Pathways Program to be used towards a high voltage, grid-connected energy storage system, and transmission infrastructure that supports renewable energy development in Alberta.

Advancing climate transition plans across the economy, requiring federally regulated financial institutions and large companies to develop and implement plans that align their business with the goals of the Paris Agreement.

Supporting a Climate-Aligned Finance Act, that would include enforcing science-based targets and holding financial institutions accountable to them.

Public awareness of celiac disease in Canada to help improve diagnosis rates and improve quality of life.

National School Food Program, inclusive food policies for people with celiac disease.

Research to help find, treat and cure celiac disease to improve quality of life of those afflicted.

Seniors health, access to safe food in long term care and assisted living facilities

Monitoring access to safe gluten-free food for Canadians with celiac disease.

Request amendments to the Income Tax Act to help remove the administrative barriers preventing Canadians affected by celiac disease from claiming the excess (incremental) cost of gluten-free products as a medical expense under section 118.2(2)(r) of the Act.

Seeking federal partnership in social impact investment opportunities involving indigenous communities in Canada

Industrial carbon pricing in Canada. Industrial carbon pricing gives large industrial emitters an incentive to reduce emissions that cause climate change. Points of discussion: commitment to annual price increases, periodic review of provincial and territorial systems, oversupply of emission reduction credits, offset credits, transparency, expanded scope of the federal Benchmark, potential conflicts with the Alberta-Canada MOU.

Communicating with the Government of Canada about the creation of investment tax credits for capital invested in carbon capture, utilization and storage (CCUS) projects and for capital invested in enhanced oil recovery (EOR) projects.

Communicating with the Government of Canada about Bill C-30 (“An Act to implement certain provisions of the spring economic update tabled in Parliament on April 28, 2026”), colloquially referred to as the 2026 Spring Economic Update, including those provisions that impact the oil and gas sector.

Federal Government policies impacting social impact investment models between the federal government and the private sector.

Discussion in regards to the legal and regulatory framework for governing charities, and grant contribution reform initiatives and ensuring that funding is allocated to these areas

Discussion in regards to the development and implementation of the Housing Builds including prevention strategies for homelessness, innovation, and programmatic supports.

Discussions on financial measures, policies, programs and sectoral tables to help the the charitable sector and community service charities to adapt and modernize. Funding to support the charitable sector including service continuity and adaption, and labour shortages.

Emerging policies and regulation of the financial technology or "fintech" sector to allow for greater innovation and competition.

Discuss policy options and industry trends in regards to the Consumer Driven Banking Act and The Stablecoin Act (C-15 Budget Implementation Act 1)

Open dialogue with relevant public office holders to emphasize Capital One's important role in Canada’s financial landscape and the unique business conditions of small and medium banks in Canada.

The Bank Act and various associated regulations, in particular those pertaining to Schedule III banks.

Contribute to the development and implementation of a Canadian consumer driven banking framework and the development of associated regulation.

Policies and programs relating to the efficiency and effectiveness of the financial sector regulatory system, specifically the red tape reduction review.

The government's review of the financial sector legislative framework with a focus on the digitalization of money

Work with the federal government to develop policies that seek greater transparency and a frictionless experience for Canadian consumers, promoting greater competition in the financial sector.